Imaging of the Li spatial distribution within V2O5 cathode in a coin cell by neutron computed tomography

Zhang, Yuxuan; Chandran, K. S.  Ravi; Bilheux, Hassina Z.

doi:10.1016/j.jpowsour.2017.11.080

Title: Imaging of the Li spatial distribution within V₂O₅ cathode in a coin cell by neutron computed tomography

Journal Article · Thu Nov 30 00:00:00 EST 2017 · Journal of Power Sources

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpowsour.2017.11.080· OSTI ID:1411445

^[1]; Chandran, K. S. Ravi ^[1]; Bilheux, Hassina Z. ^[2]

Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT (United States). Dept. of Metallurgical Engineering
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States). Neutron Scattering Division

An understanding of Lithium (Li) spatial distribution within the electrodes of a Li-ion cell, during charge and discharge cycles, is essential to optimize the electrode parameters for increased performance under cycling. In this work, it is demonstrated that the spatial distribution of Li within Vanadium Pentoxide (V₂O₅) electrodes of a small coin cell can be imaged by neutron computed tomography. The neutron attenuation data has been used to construct the three-dimensional Li spatial images. Specifically, it is shown that there is sufficient neutron imaging contrast between lithiated and delithiated regions of V₂O₅ electrode making it possible to map Li distributions even in small electrodes with thicknesses <1 mm. The images reveal that the Li spatial distribution is inhomogeneous and a relatively higher C-rate leads to more non-uniform Li distribution after Li insertion. The non-uniform distribution suggests the limitation of Li diffusion within the electrode during the lithiation process under the relatively high cycling rates.

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Research Organization:: Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Science (SC), Basic Energy Sciences (BES)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725; FG02-12ER46891; FG0212ER46891

OSTI ID:: 1411445

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1549193

Journal Information:: Journal of Power Sources, Vol. 376, Issue C; ISSN 0378-7753

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Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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