Fundamental scientific aspects of lithium batteries (IV) --Phase transition and phase diagram (2)

doi:10.3969/j.issn.2095-4239.2013.04.007

Abstract

Abstract: Phase transitions during charging/discharging processes are highly relevant to lithium storage mechanism, capacity range, voltage profiles, kinetic properties, volume variation and heat production. This article summarizes briefly research activities on phase transition during lithium extraction/insertion, and introduces calculation and experimental methods for phase diagram of Li-ion batteries.

Key words: lithium ion batteries, phase transition, phase diagram, lithium insertion/extraction

CLC Number:

O646.21

GAO Jian, LV Yingchun, LI Hong. Fundamental scientific aspects of lithium batteries (IV) --Phase transition and phase diagram (2)[J]. Energy Storage Science and Technology, 2013, 2(4): 383-401.

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