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Title: Next Generation Anodes for Lithium-ion Batteries: Thermodynamic Understanding and Abuse Performance

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1462818· OSTI ID:1462818
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  1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

As we develop new materials to increase performance of lithium ion batteries for electric vehicles, the impact of potential safety and reliability issues become increasingly important. In addition to electrochemical performance increases (capacity, energy, cycle life, etc.), there are a variety of materials advancements that can be made to improve lithium-ion battery safety. Issues including energetic thermal runaway, electrolyte decomposition and flammability, anode SEI stability, and cell-level abuse tolerance behavior. Introduction of a next generation materials, such as silicon based anode, requires a full understanding of the abuse response and degradation mechanisms for these anodes. This work aims to understand the breakdown of these materials during abuse conditions in order to develop an inherently safe power source for our next generation electric vehicles.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Sustainable Transportation Office. Vehicle Technologies Office
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
1462818
Report Number(s):
SAND-2018-3949R; 666350
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English