Lithium ion batteries are one of the most widespread energy storage systems, but they still
suffer some weak points, such as safety, limited energy density, and cycle life. The latter is …

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are now widely exploited for multiple applications, from portable
electronics to electric vehicles and storage of renewable energy. Along with improving …

The efficient operation of metal-ion batteries in harsh environments, such as at temperatures
below− 20° C or at high charge/discharge rates required for EV applications, calls for a …

The stress intensity factor is a widely used parameter in linear elastic fracture mechanics to
assess the stress field near the crack tip, and it is usually defined as the product between the …

Mechanical degradation is a significant cause of battery aging: the stress arising in the
electrode microstructure during operation causes fractures, leading to capacity and power …

Lithium-ion batteries undergo structural deformation during operation because of the
electrochemical-induced strain caused by the insertion of lithium ions inside the active …

This work sheds the light on the stress amplification in active material particles of electrodes
caused by the localized lithium concentration inhomogeneity due to phase transitions. This …

Mechanical damage of LiMn2O4 active material caused by volume change, phase
transition, and lithium diffusion-induced stress is the main degradation mechanism in lithium …

Modern society is making numerous efforts to reduce reliance on carbon-based energy
systems. A notable solution in this transition is the adoption of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) as …

Developing a high-energy-density cathode material (LiNi1–x–y Co x Mn y O2, NCM) for
lithium-ion batteries is crucial to the electric vehicle and energy storage industries. However …