Simulating Electrolyte Decomposition for Battery R&D | QuantistryLab Reaction Discovery
August 13, 2024
Over time, the chemicals that make up a battery’s electrolyte will degrade, especially when exposed to high temperatures. This is a major challenge in battery R&D, since electrolyte decomposition can significantly affect a battery’s cycle life and calendar life. In addition, some of the chemical compounds formed as a result of the electrolyte decomposition can be toxic, corrosive, or generate gases that can increase the risk of an explosion.
In the past decade, the demand for batteries with higher energy storage capacity and faster charging rates has grown massively. Lithium-ion batteries are currently the gold standard — they're commonly found in electric vehicles, laptops, smartphones, and many other electronic devices.
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