Recent progress on mechanism and detection of internal short circuit in lithium-ion batteries

doi:10.12028/j.issn.2095-4239.2018.0163

Abstract

Abstract: Internal short circuit (ISC) is one of the most common causes of thermal runaway accidents in lithium-ion batteries, as a potential safety threat. It is also a common link between mechanical abuse, electrical abuse and thermal abuse. In this review, the research progress of ISC mechanism is summarized including the substitute triggering approaches and the ISC evolution process. It is proposed that the ISC detection needs to be achieved in the early and middle stages. Furthermore, a variety of ISC detection methods are summarized. Finally, the perspective of ISC is discussed.

Key words: lithium-ion battery, internal short circuit, substitute triggering approach, internal short circuit detection

CLC Number:

TM911

LIU Lishuo, ZHANG Mingxuan, LU Languang, OUYANG Minggao, FENG Xuning, ZHENG Yuejiu, HAN Xuebing, PAN Yue. Recent progress on mechanism and detection of internal short circuit in lithium-ion batteries[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2018, 7(6): 1003-1015.

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