Conductive Additives for Li-ion Batteries: From Powder Resistivity to Battery Rate Capability
Abstract Conductive additives are essential components in lithium-ion battery electrodes, typically added at 1–3 wt%…
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Power Battery vs. Energy Storage Battery Testing: A Comprehensive Comparison of Standards, Materials, and Methods
Abstract Power battery vs. energy storage battery testing differs fundamentally in test objectives, charge/discharge protocols,…
Lithium Battery Failure Analysis: A 7-Dimensional Characterization Guide for Root Cause Identification
Abstract Lithium battery failure analysis is a systematic, multi-scale diagnostic process that identifies the root…
Advanced Powder Materials: IEST SPFT Enable B/Zr Co‑Doping for Lattice Regulation and Internal Stress Relief in Ultra‑High‑Nickel Single‑Crystal Cathodes
Abstract B/Zr co-doping is a lattice-bulk regulation strategy for stabilizing ultra-high-nickel single-crystal cathodes by coordinating…
Nature Energy: Xueliang Sun’s Team Reveals Solid Electrolyte Electronic Conductivity as the Root Cause of Self-Discharge in ASSBs
Abstract Solid electrolyte electronic conductivity has received far less attention than ionic conductivity, but even…
Advanced Materials: IEST SPFT2000 Quantitatively Stress-Chemical Coupling Drives Multi-Step Phase Transition Degradation in Single-Crystal Ultra-High-Nickel Cathodes
Abstract A research team led by Prof. Fan Xinming at Central South University and Prof.…
Crushing Strength Evolution of NCM Cathode Particles at Different SOC
Abstract The effect of SOC on NCM cathode particle crushing strength is both dramatic and…
Correlation Between Separator Ionic Conductivity and Battery Cycle Stability
Abstract Separator ionic conductivity — a quantitative metric (mS cm⁻¹) describing lithium-ion transport through the…
Advanced Materials: Stress-Lensed Electrochemical Sintering Enables Fast and Stable Lithium-Silicon Alloy Chemistry in All-Solid-State Batteries — Validated by IEST SPFT2000
Abstract Silicon anodes for all-solid-state batteries must accommodate large volume changes while maintaining stable solid-solid…
Multi‑Level Mechanical Property Testing Series: Key Technical Analysis of Powder Compression Testing
Abstract A powder compression test is a mechanical characterization method that applies stepwise pressure to…
