Alkali metal batteries based on lithium, sodium, and potassium anodes and sulfur-based
cathodes are regarded as key for next-generation energy storage due to their high …

With the rapid increase in electric vehicle (EV) ownership, battery-related safety accidents
caused by thermal runaways occur more frequently. Mechanical abuse-related factors are …

Separators play a vital role within Li-ion batteries. Separators allow rapid Li-ion transport
while isolating the cathode and anode to prevent electrical short circuits. Herein, the effects …

Lithium-ion batteries cause serious safety concerns subjected to extreme mechanical loads.
Large deformation and fracture can trigger an internal short circuit that may end up with …

The safety of lithium-ion batteries under mechanical crush loading is an important issue, as
excessive loads can trigger internal short circuits and even thermal runaway. Discrete …

Battery safety is a critical factor in the design of electrified vehicles. As such, understanding
the battery responses under extreme conditions have gained a lot of interest. Previously …

Fused deposition modelling (FDM) has emerged as an economical additive manufacturing
method having the potential to fabricate functional components. Dynamic behaviour of FDM …

As the most important component in a rechargeable battery, the mechanical behaviors of
separator play a crucial role in the overall safety of the battery. However, there is still a lack …

In the present study, the mechanical properties of a dry-processed polyethylene (PE)
separator are investigated in terms of deformation and failure limits. The focus is set on the …

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are susceptible to mechanical failures that can occur at various
scales, including particle, electrode and overall cell levels. These failures are influenced by …