Differential voltage analyses of
high-power lithium-ion cells
3. Another anode phenomenon
Ira Bloom,a Jon P. Christophersenb, Daniel P. Abrahama
and Kevin L. Geringb
aElectrochemical Technology Program, Argonne National Laboratory,
9700 South Cass Avenue, Argonne, IL 60439, USA
bIdaho National Laboratory, P.O. Box 1625, Idaho Falls, ID 83415, USA
Abstract
We characterized high-power lithium-ion cells in terms of performance and
cycle and calendar life at 45 °C. Among other parameters, we measured the C/25
capacity every 4 weeks during the test. Differentiation of the C/25 voltage
versus capacity data with respect to capacity (dV/dQ) has been used to elucidate
another type of side reaction at the anode. In cycle-life cells, with their
higher capacity throughput, the analysis showed that one phase transition (a
peak in the profile) was disappearing with time. In contrast, this effect was
not seen in calendar-life cells.
Journal of Power Sources 157:537-542 (2006)
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