Simulating Electrolyte Aging for Battery R&D | QuantistryLab Multiscale Simulations
August 21, 2024
As a battery operates, the electrolyte undergoes chemical reactions that gradually alter its original formulation. This aging process, which accelerates at high temperatures, can significantly impact the performance of the battery cell.
Studying the effects of electrolyte aging on a battery’s performance is a major challenge in R&D, as it involves a complex process with multiple interdependent reactions influenced by the numerous chemicals present in the electrolyte and environmental conditions such as temperature.
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