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The “EU Batteries and Waste Battery Regulations”(hereinafter referred to as the “New Battery Law”) officially came into effect on August 17. The new regulations will have a profound impact on all aspects of the entire life cycle of the battery industry chain including custom lithium battery pack design, production, and recycling in the EU.

Among them, the release of battery passport information has particularly attracted industry attention. According to the battery passport concept proof released by the Global Battery Alliance (GBA), product information has four important components: battery information (Battery), material information (Material), environmental social responsibility and corporate governance information (ESG), data source information (Data).

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So, will the information required to be released by the battery passport bring intellectual property protection challenges to custom lithium battery pack design?

Extending to the impact on battery design, the application of battery passport will put forward new requirements for battery design; Will the battery cell design configuration in the European market tend to be diversified or more single; What changes can companies make on the R&D side to cope with this? Meet new challenges and seize new opportunities.

At the same time, the battery passport contains information about some manufacturing segments, which poses more challenges or opportunities for battery production; how equipment companies should help battery companies improve their carbon footprint is currently a hot topic in the industry.

Recently, Hu Ke, general manager of Elacode Europe, had an in-depth discussion and communication with Li Zhe, associate professor and doctoral supervisor of Tsinghua University, and Yang Rukun, chairman of Jiyang Intelligent, on the application of battery passports in the new battery law in the field of custom lithium battery pack design and battery manufacturing. This helps the industry gain a deeper understanding of the impact of battery passports on the industry and how companies can respond to future opportunities and challenges.

 

The impact of new battery law on battery design

Will the information required to be published in the battery passport bring intellectual property protection challenges to battery design?

According to several Pilot (verification) cases on battery passports given by GBA (Global Battery Alliance, International Battery Alliance), some information related to the design of battery packs and battery cells is indeed announced, such as the design of the entire battery pack. Energy grade, the quality of key metals used in them, etc.

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However, judging from the current three Pilot (verification) cases, the published information is relatively information that needs to be disclosed in the process of supplying battery cells or custom lithium battery pack to vehicle companies. The GBA Battery Passport does not require manufacturers to publish confidential information, such as trace amounts of metal doping, unique processes used in battery design and manufacturing, etc. Therefore, the current scope of battery passport disclosure will not affect the intellectual property protection of battery companies.

The Pilot sample of Battery Passport contains some battery performance information, such as cycle life, but some companies choose not to publish it. What are the reasons? Can share the latest research results of forward R&D and simulation-driven design in battery life prediction and failure analysis?

The issue of battery cycle life is a topic of great concern. In the case of the Battery Passport Pilot, Tesla is one of the few companies to announce battery cycle life. However, the cycle life figures it publishes are relatively low, even more so compared with the battery life figures claimed by some domestic vehicle companies. Much lower than the figures for energy storage batteries.

In fact, judging from the actual life of power batteries and energy storage batteries, the distribution range of cycle life is quite wide. A typical private car is charged and discharged twice a week, and its service life is about 10 years. In this case, the power battery is not required to have a cycle life of more than 5,000 times.

In contrast, energy storage batteries are required to have a cycle life of close to 7,000 to 12,000 times within a 10- or even 20-year warranty period. This wide range of life is mainly affected by the construction of the battery, the materials used, and key processes.However, many companies face specific pressures in practical applications, especially in energy storage batteries.

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The fiercely competitive energy storage market forces companies to seek breakthroughs in low-cost, long-life batteries. This has led to some high cycle life figures on the market, sometimes as high as 14,000 to 12,000 cycles. However, many companies have found that under laboratory conditions, There is a gap between observed longevity and user expectations.

As for why some companies choose not to publish performance information such as cycle life, firstly, there are currently no mandatory regulations. Secondly, it may depend on the promotion of battery passports among companies. To solve this problem, some solutions have emerged in the long-life battery design and manufacturing field.

Regarding the basic materials and formulas of batteries, there are already formulation solutions for long-life energy storage batteries. These solutions help increase the cycle life from two or three thousand times to the expected five or six thousand cycles of iron lithium. In addition, some new electrolytes, additives, lithium salts, and other solutions also provide more possibilities for custom lithium battery pack design and manufacturing. These solutions mainly involve using new additives, material selection, and process improvements.

In this process, modeling and simulation methods play an essential role in developing long-life batteries. Modern battery models can already simulate the internal aging mechanism of the battery so that the impact of materials, formulations, design, and manufacturing characteristics on life can be predicted from a mechanistic perspective.

In addition, reasonable modeling methods can reduce the need for long-life multiple-cycle experiments and accelerate the battery development process oriented to life indicators, thus significantly shortening the development cycle.

In short, the issue of battery cycle life involves the broad application of power and energy storage batteries, which differs from a single application requirement, making the cycle life distribution range wider. When enterprises face competition and market pressure, seeking long-life, low-cost battery solutions is critical. Modeling and simulation methods play an essential role in this process, accelerating the process of battery research and development.

What new requirements will the application of battery passport bring to battery design?

Battery passport requires disclosing battery materials, energy, life, and other information, which poses many challenges during the custom lithium battery pack design stage. To achieve goals such as vehicle driving range, it is necessary to increase the energy density of batteries under the constraints of quality and capacity, which is also the focus of enterprises. At the same time, the use of environmentally friendly materials and cost reduction are also design considerations, among which cobalt-free technology has become a representative innovation in the industry.

The European Battery Act has attracted widespread attention and requires the local recycling of battery materials, highlighting the importance of battery sustainability. This impacts battery material selection and manufacturing processes, requiring sustainability considerations to be considered throughout the entire life cycle. Batteries have a long life cycle, and sustainability needs to be viewed from design and manufacturing to multiple uses, disassembly, and recycling. For example, the welding and glue inside the battery are not friendly to disassembly, so design solutions for easy recycling will bring about design changes.

In addition to performance and cost, today’s businesses must consider sustainability an important metric. Launching the battery passport will increase the transparency of battery cell design and promote cooperation and experience sharing within the industry, thereby comprehensively considering energy efficiency, environmental impact, material sources, and life cycle management in the design and achieving a more sustainable battery design.

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Will the battery cell design configurations in the European market tend to be diversified or more uniform?

There has long been a structural controversy in the battery field, especially in large-scale batteries. People often hear discussions about the Unified Cell (unified cell) or 46 system. The area of energy storage batteries is relatively harmonious, with most batteries adopting a square winding hard shell system, especially the 71173 standard.

However, the diversity of structures is even more significant when it comes to power batteries. The structures of power batteries include square rolls, soft bags, blades cylinders, etc., with different shapes. Although the square roll configuration is still the mainstream, the other three structures also have their advantages. Especially for large cylindrical structures, such as the 46 series, the specifications continue to expand from 80, 95, 120, etc., and the capacity of a single battery develops from 3Ah to more than 30Ah or even higher. This structure is famous in the European market, and some OEMs support related power battery companies to create large cylindrical configurations.

The reason why the sizeable cylindrical configuration is popular is mainly reflected in two aspects: first, it continues the high efficiency of the winding production method; Secondly, when using the twisted cylindrical structure, it can better control the silicon content, The influence of factors such as high volume expansion materials on internal stress.

On the market, various configurations go hand in hand. Although some European and American companies have invested in Chinese power battery companies in the early stages, such as Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz, there has yet to be a clear winner. Some companies have chosen soft-pack configurations, while others are moving towards large cylinders. Some companies have even proposed the concept of Unified Cell, which has the same appearance but different internal structure. This approach can reduce production diversity, such as coil production, casings, mechanical parts, etc.

To sum up, the choice of battery structure is still changing dynamically, and there is no clear winner yet. Similar to the situation in the Chinese market, this “let the bullets fly for a while” problem also exists in the European market. European and American companies’ investment and development strategies in Chinese battery companies and structure selection show that the market has not yet formed a clear consensus.

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What changes can companies make on the R&D side to cope with new challenges and seize new opportunities?

The future development of the power battery industry will mainly focus on the two themes of reducing costs and improving efficiency. This is not a simple relationship from zero to one, but a process from one to one hundred about how to do better and faster based on the existing foundation. China is at the forefront in this regard, and the battery industry has entered a stage of high-quality development with an absolute size, slowing relative growth, but still full of vitality.

This also means the battery industry will maintain solid growth for some time. At this stage, accelerated development and cost reduction are crucial to the fate of the enterprise.

Among them, intelligent technology will bring revolutionary changes in the battery design and manufacturing field. Traditional battery design methods usually involve diverse sample preparation and testing processes, which wastes battery materials, staffing, and time.

Is there a new battery design method and corresponding design tools that can significantly shorten the design cycle from the traditional one year or even two years to a few weeks or months? A similar situation exists in battery manufacturing. Various wastes in the manufacturing process, such as yield issues, energy consumption, emissions, etc., must be addressed. Even when exploring new configurations, such as tab welding for large cylindrical batteries, long pole blades, etc., these problems still need to be faced.

Therefore, intelligent new design and manufacturing technologies will be the key to solving these challenges. From a design perspective, innovative technology can significantly shorten the design cycle and reduce waste. On the manufacturing side, intelligent technology can optimize factory management, improve production efficiency, reduce energy consumption and emissions, and even move towards the goal of green and zero-carbon factories.

In short, as China’s battery industry is about to enter a stage of high-quality development, intelligent technology will be a powerful tool to help companies accelerate growth and reduce costs. The introduction of this technology will have a positive impact in the field of battery design and manufacturing, pushing the industry towards a more efficient and sustainable direction.

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The impact of the new battery law on battery manufacturing

The battery passport contains information about some manufacturing segments. Does it pose more challenges or opportunities for battery production?

The newly promulgated battery passport regulations, involving battery labels and manufacturing information, provide a situation where opportunities and challenges coexist. Implementing a battery passport will help standardize the entire battery manufacturing, use, and recycling process and improve the regulation and efficiency of battery use. This will help monitor various parameters during custom lithium battery pack use, improving battery quality. This will have positive significance for regulating and developing the entire industry.

Are there any obvious differences in carbon emission performance between the front, middle and back stages of battery production?

Carbon emissions are relatively evenly distributed among the front, middle, and rear sections. The energy consumption involved in the entire manufacturing process, such as heating, cooling, chemical formation, or liquid injection, consumes energy. The continuity of the battery manufacturing process, from material design to manufacturing process, requires the control of energy consumption. Therefore, achieving improvements in carbon footprint requires a concerted effort from both battery materials and manufacturing technologies.

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Technical approaches to improve carbon footprint

Manufacturing technology has a significant impact on carbon footprint, especially in terms of improvements in manufacturing processes and processes. In a short time, energy consumption can be reduced by improving manufacturing processes and processes. At the same time, in the long term, it is necessary to optimize the entire manufacturing process, starting from the battery design and material system. For example, changing and optimizing the battery material system can reduce the energy consumption of the manufacturing process and thereby improve the carbon footprint.

The help and role of lithium battery equipment companies

From the perspective of custom lithium battery pack equipment manufacturers, equipment plays a vital role as executors and controllers in battery manufacturing. By establishing digital control and data systems, the equipment can help manufacturers optimize the manufacturing process and improve quality while also helping to solve the challenges of the new battery passport regulations.

 

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This article will tell you some relevant knowledge about low-temperature li ion customized battery packs.

In our daily life, the most battery we use are the common battery. But in some special field, the low-temperature custom lithium battery pack  is also used.

HIMAX is the manufacturer focusing on the li-ion battery pack manufacturing and Li ion customized battery manufacturing. We can provide the low-temperature 18650 battery pack and 12v lead acid replacement battery.

Li Ion Customized Battery Packs

 

Special low-temperature li ion customized battery packs are rechargeable battery suitable for low-temperature environments of-40°C. The battery is required to reach more than 80% of the rated capacity when discharged at 0.2C. The main feature is that it has sufficient capacity at low temperature and can work normally.

Generally, lithium-ion battery cannot be used normally when the ambient temperature is -20°C, while low-temperature lithium-ion battery can still be used normally at -50°C.

In addition to communication power supplies, mobile power supplies, signal power supplies, and small EV power supplies also require low-temperature battery when working in the field.

Low-temperature li ion customized battery packs have the advantages of light weight, high density and long life, and are widely used in various electronic devices. Among them, low-temperature polymer lithium-ion battery also have the advantages of simple packaging, easy to change the geometric shape, ultra-light and ultra-thin, and high safety, becoming the power source of many mobile electronic products.

Currently, the low-temperature lithium-ion battery with better performance on the market is lithium cobalt oxide lithium-ion battery. Low-temperature li ion customized battery packs have the following advantages:

(1) High discharge performance, with a minimum discharge rate of 0.2C at -50°C and an efficiency of over 60%; and a discharge capacity of 80% at a discharge rate of 0.2C at -40°C;

(2) Wide operating temperature range, -50°C to 50°C;

(3) Excellent low-temperature cycle performance, charge and discharge at -30°C at 0.5C, and the capacity remains above 85% after 300 cycles;

(4) The size is flexible and can be customized in size and shape according to customer needs.

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HIMAX can make custom lithium battery pack, let me introduce the lithium-ion battery materials:

Cathode material

Lithium cobalt oxide: 4.2V, 4.35V, 4.45V

Ternary materials (single crystal/polycrystal/precursor): NCM900505, NCM811, NCM622, NCM613, NCM523, NCM111, NCA, lithium niobate-coated NCM811

Lithium iron phosphate: P198, DY-3, XDNP01-2

Lithium iron manganese phosphate: LFMP64, LFMP73, M70 Lithium manganate, lithium vanadium phosphate, spinel lithium nickel manganate 5.0V and other materials

Structure Of Custom Lithium Battery Pack

Negative Electrode Material

Silicon carbon anode: Si/C-400, Si/C-500, Si/C-600, Si/C-650

Silicone carbon anode: SiO/C-420, SiO/C-450

Silica: 1580 capacity

Graphite negative electrode: artificial graphite AGP, artificial graphite S360, artificial graphite FSN-1, natural graphite 918-II, power type artificial graphite QE-1, power type artificial graphite QCG-X9, energy fast charging type artificial graphite QC8, low expansion rate Artificial graphite G49, etc.

Hard carbon anode: hard carbon for custom lithium battery pack, Kureray chemical hard carbon, Kuraray 509-5 (D50=5um), Kuraray 510-5 (D50=5um), spherical hard carbon, Kuraray type1, Kuraray type2

Lithium titanate, soft carbon, nano silicon 50nm, zinc foil and other materials

 

Electrolyte

Various electrolytes such as ternary material electrolyte, lithium-rich manganese-based electrolyte, lithium iron phosphate electrolyte, lithium cobalt oxide electrolyte, high voltage electrolyte, etc. can be prepared according to the specified formula or battery system.

 

Separator

Temini Super P Li, Japan Lion Ketjen Black ECP-600JD, Japan Lion Ketjen Black EC-300J, Temini KS-6, Temini SFG-6, acetylene black, single wall carbon nanotube slurry materials (water system/oil system), multi-walled carbon nanotube slurry, multi-walled carbon nanotube powder and other materials

 

Adhesive

American Solvay PVDF 5130, French Arkema PVDF HSV900, Japanese Daicel CMC 2200, Nippon Paper CMC MAC500LC, Japanese Zeon SBR BM-451b, JSR TRD104A, LA132, LA133, LA136D, LA136DL (lithiated polyacrylic acid bonded Agent PAA Li), PVP K30, PTFE and other materials

 

Current collector

Copper foil (single-gloss/double-gloss/double-coated), carbon-coated copper foil (single-sided/double-sided coating), aluminum foil (single-gloss/double-gloss), carbon-coated aluminum foil (single-sided/double-sided coating), microporous Copper foil, microporous aluminum foil, porous copper foil, porous aluminum foil, nickel foam, copper foam and other materials

 

Shells and other materials and tools

Button battery shell, aluminum plastic film, tabs, N-methylpyrrolidone (battery grade), asphalt, high temperature tape, cutting tools, soft pack battery test fixture, etc.

 

Sodium ion battery materials

Cathode material

Sodium vanadium phosphate, sodium nickel manganese oxide, sodium nickel ferromanganate 424, sodium nickel ferromanganate 111, sodium nickel ferromanganate O3A, sodium nickel ferromanganate P2B and other materials.

 

Negative electrode material

Kuraray Type2 hard carbon, Kuraray Type1 hard carbon, Kureha Chemical hard carbon, spherical hard carbon, NHC-B1, BSHC-300 and other materials

 

Electrolyte

Sodium vanadium phosphate electrolyte, sodium nickel ferromanganate semi-electrolyte, sodium nickel ferromanganate-hard carbon full electrolyte, sodium electrohard carbon electrolyte and other electrolytes can be prepared according to the specified formula or battery system

 

Separators

Whatman fiberglass separators (various specifications), special separators for sodium-ion batteries, etc.

 

Conductive agent

Temini Super P Li, Japan Lion Ketjen Black ECP-600JD, Japan Lion Ketjen Black EC-300J, Temini KS-6, Temini SFG-6, acetylene black, single wall carbon nanotube slurry materials (water system/oil system), multi-walled carbon nanotube slurry, multi-walled carbon nanotube powder and other materials

 

Adhesive

American Solvay PVDF 5130, French Arkema PVDF HSV900, Japanese Daicel CMC2200, Nippon Paper CMC MAC500LC, Japanese Zeon SBR BM-451b, JSR TRD104A, LA132, LA133, LA136D, LA136DL (lithiated polyacrylic acid binder PAA Li), PVP K30, PTFE and other materials

 

Current collector

Aluminum foil (single light/double light), carbon-coated aluminum foil (single-sided coating/double-sided coating) and other materials

 

Shells and other materials and tools

Button battery case, aluminum plastic film, tabs, N-methylpyrrolidone (battery grade), high temperature tape, cutting tools, soft pack battery test fixture, etc.

 

Nano-iron trioxide for batteries, nano-silica for batteries, nano-zinc oxide for custom lithium battery pack, nano-titanium dioxide for custom lithium battery pack, high-purity ultra-fine alumina for custom lithium battery pack, nano-aluminum hydroxide for lithium batteries, nano-alumina for lithium batteries, Nano-magnesium oxide for lithium batteries, nano-zirconia for lithium batteries.

 

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Custom lithium battery pack is becoming increasingly popular in today’s technology-driven world. The Custom Lithium Battery Pack ese packs are designed and built to meet the specific needs of individual customers, providing them with a custom-made solution for their specific application. Custom lithium battery packs offer a number of advantages over traditional battery packs, Custom Lithium Battery Pack including higher energy density, longer lifespan, and better safety performance. In this article, we will explore the benefits of custom lithium battery packs and how they can be used to meet the unique needs of individual customers.

Custom Lithium Battery Pack

 

 

One of the primary benefits of custom lithium battery packs is their high energy density. These packs typically provide Custom Lithium Battery Pack higher energy output than traditional battery packs, making them well-suited for applications that require a large amount of power, such as electric vehicles and power tools. Additionally, custom lithium battery packs also provide excellent performance in terms of power output and rechargeability, making them a cost-effective solution for meeting the power needs of various applications.

Another advantage of custom lithium battery packs is their long lifespan. These packs typically offer a longer lifespan than traditional battery packs, providing users with a long-term solution for their application. Additionally, custom lithium battery packs also provide excellent safety performance, making them a safer option for use in various applications.

Custom lithium battery packs are also designed to meet the specific needs of individual customers. These packs can be custom-built to meet the power requirements of various applications, including electric vehicles, power tools, and other consumer electronics. Additionally, custom lithium battery packs can also be designed to meet the specific needs of industrial applications, such as wind turbines and other large-scale energy systems.

In conclusion, custom lithium battery packs provide a number of advantages over traditional battery packs, including higher energy density, longer lifespan, and better safety performance. These packs are designed to meet the specific needs of individual customers, making them a cost-effective and safer option for meeting the power needs of various applications. As technology continues to advance and demand for energy-efficient solutions increases, custom lithium battery packs are expected to become even more popular in the future.

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As technology and device performance continue to advance, our need for power is also growing. However, for many devices, battery life and performance are still major factors limiting their overall user experience. In this regard, 12V lead acid replacement battery is emerging as a potential solution that provides customers with reliable and long-lasting portable power.

It is a high-quality replacement designed specifically for standard 12V lead acid batteries. This new battery not only fits into the same size category as a standard lead acid battery but also provides unparalleled performance and extended runtime without sacrificing stability or dependability.

12V Lead Acid Replacement Battery

Apart from its enhanced performance, It also boasts higher efficiency. This new battery has a power output of up to 60%, which is significantly higher than standard batteries. This means that users can rely on this new battery for longer runtimes, improved performance, and less frequent replacements.

It is worth mentioning that the 12V lead acid replacement battery not only breaks new ground in performance and lifespan but also focuses on environmental friendliness. The packaging of this battery is fully recyclable, and the battery itself is made from recyclable materials. This not only ensures that the battery performs well but also meets the increasing demands for greener electronics solutions.

Moreover, the 12V lead acid replacement battery has excellent compatibility. It can be used in a wide range of devices that support 12V lead acid batteries. Whether it’s a car, motorcycle, or any other device that requires a 12V power source, this new battery can provide reliable power supply. This makes it an ideal portable power solution for various devices.

Overall, the 12V lead acid replacement battery represents a significant advancement in our portable power solutions. This new technology addresses the issues of limited battery life and performance while also aligning with environmental trends for a greener and more sustainable future. It will undoubtedly enhance the overall user experience and convenience of our daily lives.

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Lithium (Li), as the charge carrier in traditional li ion customized battery packs and emerging lithium metal batteries, has always been an indispensable medium to ensure battery operation. However, battery energy, longevity, and safety improvements are urgently needed in various applications, including electric vehicles and grid energy storage. Currently, inactive lithium (dead lithium) in the form of a solid electrolyte interface phase (SEI) and metallic lithium that loses contact with the electrode and loses the conductive path are considered to be the main reasons for capacity fading and insufficient life. It depends largely on the nature of SEI on the negative electrode surface for these unfavorable factors.he volume change of lithium during cycling causes the SEI to rupture, fresh lithium is exposed to the electrolyte again to form a new SEI. Such repeated damage/repair of the SEI makes the previously used strategies to improve SEI stability unavailable. In addition, the potential relationship between SEI film fragments (dead SEI) and metallic lithium due to electrode disengagement and loss of conductive pathways is unclear, making clarifying strategies to suppress dead lithium to prevent battery failure more challenging.

Li Ion Customized Battery Packs

 

In view of this, the team of Professor Tao Xinyong of Zhejiang University of Technology and Professor Lu Jun of Argonne National Laboratory (co-corresponding author) quantified the Li2O content in the SEI layer based on the recent understanding that Li2O dominates SEI on lithium metal anodes. More importantly, the team revealed the correlation between SEI film fragmentation and dead lithium and showed that lithium loss in the SEI and dead lithium fragmentation are major causes of expected performance degradation in lithium metal batteries.

 

Based on such findings, the team proposed a method to reduce SEI fragment content through the redox reaction of iodine mediator (I3-/I-), which can effectively activate electrochemistry in dead SEI and Inactive lithium. The proposed Li2O transfer from the dead SEI to the newly exposed lithium surface not only effectively eliminates the accumulation of dead SEI and lithium metal fragments during lithium deposition/stripping cycles but also significantly suppresses the highly active metal-induced electrolyte decomposition in batteries.

 

The team used biomass materials as carbon sources to prepare carbon-loaded iodine capsules (ICPC) and found that I3-/I- spontaneous redox can effectively restore dead lithium to compensate for lithium loss. Notably, the deactivated lithium in LiO of dead SEI and deceased lithium metal fragments are transferred to the high-voltage cathode and subsequently recycled to compensate for the loss of lithium, thereby significantly improving the cycle reversibility of lithium metal batteries. The electrochemical performance shows that lithium metal total cells based on limited li ion customized battery packs exhibit ultrahigh performance (1000 cycle life and high Coulombic efficiency of 99.9%); using this strategy to match LiFePO4 (LFP) and LiNi0.8Co0.1Co0.1Mn0 .1O2 (NCM811) and other commercial cathode-assembled button and pouch batteries have shown very encouraging cycle performance and ultra-high efficiency. Therefore, this strategy opens up new avenues for mitigating the capacity fading caused by inactive lithium supply of lithium metal batteries and improving their cycle life, and also for other anode materials challenged by dead SEI and dead lithium, such as silicon, tin, alloys, etc., providing the possibility of large-scale application. Related research results, “Rejuvenating dead lithium supply in lithium metal anodes by iodine redox,” were published in Nature Energy.

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Himax - 14.8v-2500mAh 18650 battery pack

Currently, lithium-ion batteries are used in industrial equipment in various industries. Since there are no fixed custom lithium battery pack specifications and size requirements in various industrial fields. Therefore, there are no conventional lithium batteries for industrial equipment and they all need to be customized. So how long does it take to make li ion customized battery packs?

 

Under normal conditions, it takes about 15 days to custom lithium battery pack;

  • Day 1: After receiving the order requirements, the R&D personnel evaluate the order requirements, quote samples and establish customized product projects.
  • Day 2: Selection and circuit design for product battery cells
  • Day 3: Make a structural drawing and confirm with the customer, and conduct business negotiations
  • Day 4: Start material selection, BMS protection board design, battery assembly, cycle charge and discharge, circuit and other tests and debugging verification

 

Then the packaging, warehousing, quality inspection, outbound delivery, and transportation to the customer are carried out, and the customer conducts sample testing and other work. Under normal circumstances, it takes about 15 working days.

Li Ion Customized Battery Packs

Our lithium battery assembly is not like a small workshop where unknown batteries and BMS protection boards are directly packaged in series and parallel and shipped without testing and verification. This kind of battery is generally a price war. The price of the battery is very low and there is no after-sales guarantee. Basically, it is a one-time business. We will conduct strict testing on all materials, including battery cells, BMS, power harnesses and plugs. All materials must pass the inspection before they can be used to make li ion customized battery packs .

 

HIMAX is a manufacturer specializing in Li-ion Battery Pack Manufacturing. The batteries are widely used in special equipment, medical equipment, emergency firefighting, security communications, exploration and mapping, instrumentation and other fields. With more than 12 years of manufacturer production experience, Reliable quality.

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With the  development of custom lithium battery pack , the cause of lithium polymer battery bulge has many reasons. According to experimental research and development experience, researchers has concluded 3 major reasons :

  • . During battery cycling, the battery electrode expansion caused the battery thickness increased.
  • . Due to the gas production from electrolyte oxidation and decomposition cause battery bulge.
  • . Bulging caused by production process defects, such as sealing of the battery not tight enough cause the introduced moisture and damaged corners.

 

At the different custom lithium battery pack systems, the main reason of battery thickness change is different, such as the negative system of LTO battery, the bulge main reason is gas bulge; at graphite negative system, the thickness of the electrode and production of the gas all have a promoting effect.

Custom Lithium Battery Pack

  • Electrode thickness change

During charge battery pack cell thickness increase is mainly attribute to the expansion of negative, positive bulge rate is only 2% to 4%, negative electrode normally assemble by composition of graphite, adhesive, and conductive carbon, among them graphite itself bulge rate reached 10%, the reason that cause of graphite electrode bulge are mainly included : SEI film formation, State of Charge, Production process parameters and other influencing factors.

(1) SEI film formation; During the first charging and discharging process of li ion customized battery packs, the electrolyte undergoes a reduction reaction at the solid-liquid phase interface of the graphite particles, forming a passivation layer (SEI film) covering the surface of the electrode material. The generation of the SEI film cause the thickness of the anode is significantly increased, and the thickness of the cell is increased by about 4% due to the formation of the SEI film. From the perspective of the long-term cycle process, according to the physical structure and specific surface of different graphites, the dissolution of SEI and the dynamic process of new SEI production will occur during the cycle process. For example, flake graphite has a greater expansion rate than spherical graphite.

(2) State of charge; During the cycle of the custom lithium battery pack cell, the volume expansion of the graphite anode has a good periodic function relationship with the SOC of the cell, that is, with the continuous insertion of lithium ions in the graphite (the increase of the SOC of the cell) the volume Gradually expand, when li ion customized battery packs are released from the graphite anode, the SOC of the cell gradually decreases, and the volume of the corresponding graphite anode gradually shrinks.

(3) Process parameters; From the perspective of process parameters, the compaction density has a great influence on the graphite anode. During the cold pressing process of the pole piece, a large compressive stress is generated in the graphite anode film layer, and this stress is baked at high temperature in the subsequent pole piece. It is difficult to completely release the waiting process. When the battery cell is being charged and discharged cyclically, due to the joint action of multiple factors such as the insertion and extraction of lithium ions, and the swelling of the electrolyte on the adhesive, the diaphragm stress is released during the cycle and the expansion rate increases. On the other hand, the size of the compaction density determines the void capacity of the anode film layer. The large pore capacity in the film layer can effectively absorb the expanded volume of the pole piece. The small void capacity means that when the pole piece expands, there is not enough space to absorb the expansion. The generated volume, at this time, can only expand to the outside of the film layer, which is manifested as the volume expansion of the anode sheet.

(4) Other factors The bonding strength of the adhesive (adhesive strength of the adhesive, graphite particles, conductive carbon and the interface between the current collectors), charge and discharge rate, swelling of the adhesive and electrolyte, graphite particles The shape and bulk density of the anode, as well as the increase in the volume of the electrode piece caused by the failure of the adhesive during the cycle, all have a certain degree of influence on the expansion of the anode.

  • Expansion rate calculation:

The calculation of the expansion rate uses the quadratic element to measure the dimensions of the anode sheet in the X and Y directions, and the micrometer to measure the thickness in the Z direction. They are measured after the sheet is punched and the battery is fully charged.

  • Effect of compaction density and coating quality on negative electrode expansion

Taking compaction density and coating quality as factors, three different levels were selected for each, and a full factorial orthogonal experimental design was carried out (as shown in Table 1), and the other conditions of each group were the same.

It can be seen from Figure 2(a) and (b) that after the cell is fully charged, the expansion rate of the anode sheet in the X/Y/Z direction increases with the increase of the compaction density. When the compacted density increases from 1.5g/cm3 to 1.7g/cm3, the expansion rate in the X/Y direction increases from 0.7% to 1.3%, and the expansion rate in the Z direction increases from 13% to 18%. It can be seen from Figure 2(a) that under different compaction densities, the expansion rate in the X direction is greater than that in the Y direction. The reason for this phenomenon is mainly caused by the cold pressing process of the pole piece. When rolling, according to the law of least resistance, when the material is subjected to external force, the material particles will flow along the direction of least resistance.

When the anode sheet is cold-pressed, the direction with the least resistance is the MD direction (the Y direction of the pole piece, as shown in Figure 3). The stress is easier to release in the MD direction, while the TD direction (the X direction of the pole piece) has greater resistance, and the roller The stress is not easy to release during the compression process, and the stress in the TD direction is larger than that in the MD direction. Therefore, after the electrode sheet is fully charged, the expansion rate in the X direction is greater than the expansion rate in the Y direction. On the other hand, the compaction density increases and the pore capacity of the electrode sheet decreases (as shown in Figure 4). When charging, there is no There is enough space to absorb the expanded volume of graphite, and the external manifestation is that the entire pole piece expands in the three directions of X, Y, and Z. It can be seen from Figure 2(c) and (d) that the coating mass increases from 0.140g/1,540.25mm2 to 0.190g/1,540.25mm2, and the expansion rate in the X direction increases from 0.84% ​​to 1.15%, Y The directional expansion rate increased from 0.89% to 1.05%, and the Z-direction expansion rate trend was opposite to the X/Y direction change trend, showing a downward trend, decreasing from 16.02% to 13.77%. It shows that the expansion of graphite anode presents one after another in the three directions of X, Y and Z, and the change of coating quality is mainly reflected in the significant change of film thickness. The above anode change rule is consistent with the literature results, that is, the smaller the ratio of the current collector thickness to the film thickness, the greater the stress in the current collector.

  • Effect of Copper Foil Thickness on Negative Electrode Expansion

Two influencing factors are selected: copper foil thickness and coating quality. The copper foil thickness levels are 6 and 8 μm respectively. The anode coating qualities are 0.140g/1, 540.25mm2 and 0.190g/1, 540.25mm2 respectively. The compacted densities are all 1.6g/cm3, other experimental conditions in each group are the same, and the experimental results are shown in Figure 5. It can be seen from Figure 5(a) and (c) that under two different coating qualities, the expansion rate of the 8 μm copper foil anode sheet in the X/Y direction is less than 6 μm, indicating that the thickness of the copper foil increases due to the increase in its elastic modulus. (See Figure 6), that is, the resistance to deformation is enhanced, the constraint on the expansion of the anode is enhanced, and the expansion rate is reduced. According to the literature, under the same coating quality, when the thickness of the copper foil increases, the ratio of the current collector thickness to the film thickness increases, the stress in the current collector becomes smaller, and the expansion rate of the pole piece becomes smaller. In the Z direction, the change trend of the expansion rate is completely opposite. It can be seen from Figure 5(b) that as the thickness of the copper foil increases, the expansion rate increases. From the comparison of Figure 5(b) and (d), it can be seen that when the coating quality When increasing from 0.140g/1 and 540.25mm2 to 0.190g/1 and 540.25mm2, the copper foil thickness increases and the expansion rate decreases. Although the increase in the thickness of the copper foil is beneficial to reducing its own stress (high strength), it will increase the stress in the film layer, resulting in an increase in the Z-direction expansion rate, as shown in Figure 5(b); as the coating quality increases, thick copper Although the foil promotes the increase in the stress of the film layer, it also enhances the restraint ability of the film layer. At this time, the restraint force is more obvious and the expansion rate in the Z direction decreases.

  • Effect of graphite type on negative electrode expansion

Five different types of graphite were used for experiments (see Table 2). The coating mass was 0.165g/1, 540.25mm2, the compaction density was 1.6g/cm3, and the copper foil thickness was 8μm. Other conditions were the same. The experimental results are shown in Figure 7 . As can be seen from Figure 7(a), the expansion rates of different graphites in the X/Y direction vary greatly, with a minimum expansion rate of 0.27% and a maximum of 1.14%. The Z-direction expansion rate has a minimum expansion rate of 15.44% and a maximum of 17.47%. , the expansion in the Z direction is small, consistent with the results analyzed in Section 2.2. Among them, the battery core using A-1 graphite showed serious deformation, with a deformation ratio of 20%. The other groups of battery cores did not show deformation, indicating that the X/Y expansion rate has a significant impact on the battery core deformation.

  •  In conclusion

(1) When the compaction density is increased, the expansion rate of the anode sheet increases along the X/Y and Z directions during the full charging process, and the expansion rate in the X direction is greater than the expansion rate in the Y direction (the X direction is the cold pole plate The direction of the roller axis during the pressing process, and the Y direction is the direction of the machine belt).

(2) When the coating quality is increased, the expansion rate in the X/Y direction increases, and the expansion rate in the Z direction decreases; increasing the coating quality will lead to an increase in the tensile stress in the current collector.

(3) Improving the strength of the current collector can suppress the expansion of the anode sheet in the X/Y direction.

(4) Different types of graphite have large differences in expansion rates in the X/Y and Z directions, and the expansion in the X/Y direction has a greater impact on the deformation of the battery.

  • Bulging caused by battery gas

The internal gas production of the custom lithium battery pack is another important cause of battery bulging. Whether the custom lithium battery Pack is cycled at normal temperature, cycled at high temperature, or left at high temperature, it will produce gas bulging to varying degrees. During the first charge and discharge process of the battery, an SEI (Solid Electrolyte Interface) film will be formed on the surface of the electrode. The formation of the negative SEI film mainly comes from the reduction and decomposition of EC (Ethylene Carbonate). While alkyl lithium and Li2CO3 are generated, a large amount of CO and C2H4 will be generated. DMC (Dimethyl Carbonate) and EMC (Ethyl Methyl Carbonate) in the solvent will also form RLiCO3 and ROLi during the film formation process, accompanied by the production of CH4, C2H6, C3H8 and other gases and CO gas. In the PC (Propylene carbonate)-based electrolyte, relatively more gas is produced, mainly C3H8 gas generated by the reduction of PC. The lithium iron phosphate soft pack battery swells most severely after charging at 0.1C during the first cycle. It can be seen from the above that the formation of SEI will be accompanied by the generation of a large amount of gas, which is an inevitable process. The presence of H2O in impurities will destabilize the P-F bond in LiPF6 and generate HF. HF will cause instability in the battery system and produce gas. The presence of excess H2O will consume Li+ and generate LiOH, LiO2 and H2, resulting in gas generation. Gas will also be produced during storage and long-term charging and discharging. For sealed lithium-ion batteries, the occurrence of a large amount of gas will cause the battery to swell, thereby affecting the performance of the battery and shortening the service life of the battery. The main reasons why batteries produce gas during storage are as follows: (1) The H2O present in the battery system will cause the generation of HF, causing damage to the SEI. O2 in the system may cause oxidation of the electrolyte, resulting in the generation of a large amount of CO2; (2) If the SEI film formed for the first time is unstable, the SEI film will be destroyed during the storage stage, and the repair of the SEI film will release hydrocarbons. Class-based gases. During the long-term charge and discharge cycle of the battery, the crystal structure of the positive electrode material changes. Factors such as uneven point potential on the electrode surface cause the potential of some points to be too high. The stability of the electrolyte on the electrode surface decreases, and the electrode surface film continues to thicken. This increases the electrode interface resistance and further increases the reaction potential, causing the electrolyte to decompose on the electrode surface to produce gas, and the positive electrode material may also release gas.

In different systems, the degree of custom lithium battery pack bulging is different. In graphite anode system batteries, the main reasons for gas bulging are SEI film formation, excessive moisture in the cell, abnormal formation process, poor packaging, etc. As mentioned above, in the lithium titanate anode system, the industry generally believes that Li4Ti5O12 The swelling of batteries is mainly caused by the material itself easily absorbing water, but there is no definite evidence to prove this speculation. Xiong et al. from Tianjin Lishen Battery Company pointed out in the abstract of the paper of the 15th International Electrochemistry Conference that the gas components include CO2, CO, alkanes and a small amount of olefins, but no data support was given for their specific composition and proportion. Belharouak et al. used gas chromatography-mass spectrometry to characterize battery gas production. The main component of gas is H2, as well as CO2, CO, CH4, C2H6, C2H4, C3H8, C3H6, etc.

Gas composition of Li4Ti5O12/LiMn2O4 battery cycled at 30, 45, 60 ℃ for 5 months

The electrolyte system generally used in lithium-ion batteries is LiPF6/EC:EMC, where LiPF6 has the following balance in the electrolyte.

PF5 is a strong acid that easily causes the decomposition of carbonates, and the amount of PF5 increases with temperature. PF5 helps the electrolyte decompose to produce CO2, CO and CxHy gases. Calculations also show that the decomposition of EC produces CO and CO2 gases. C2H4 and C3H6 are generated by the redox reaction of C2H6 and C3H8 with Ti4+ respectively, while Ti4+ is reduced to Ti3+. According to relevant research, the generation of H2 comes from trace amounts of water in the electrolyte, but generally the water content in the electrolyte is about 20×10-6, which is harmful to the production of H2 gas. Wu Kai of Shanghai Jiao Tong University’s experiment chose graphite/NCM111 as a battery with very low contribution, and concluded that the source of H2 is the decomposition of carbonate under high voltage.

  • Abnormal processes lead to gas generation and expansion

Poor encapsulation, the proportion of flattened battery cells caused by poor encapsulation has been greatly reduced. We have already introduced the causes of poor sealing on the three sides of Top sealing, Side sealing and Degassing. Poor sealing on any side will cause battery cells. Most of them are Top sealing and Degassing. Top sealing is mainly caused by poor sealing of the Tab position, and Degassing is mainly caused by delamination. (Including the separation of PP and Al due to the influence of electrolyte and gel). Poor packaging causes moisture in the air to enter the battery core, causing the electrolyte to decompose and generate gas.

The surface of the Pocket is damaged, and the custom lithium battery pack core is abnormally damaged or artificially damaged during the flow-drawing process, resulting in damage to the Pocket (such as pinholes), allowing moisture to enter the interior of the battery core.

Corner damage, due to the special deformation of aluminum at the folded corners, the shaking of the air bag will distort the corners and cause Al damage (the larger the custom lithium battery pack core, the larger the air bag, the easier it is to be damaged), and lose the barrier effect on water. Wrinkle glue or hot melt glue can be added to the corners to alleviate the problem. In addition, it is forbidden to use air bags to move the battery cells during the various processes after top sealing. Pay more attention to the operation method to prevent the battery cells from swinging on the aging board.

The water content inside the battery cell exceeds the standard. Once the water content exceeds the standard, the electrolyte will fail and generate gas after formation or degassing. The main reasons for excessive water content inside the battery include: excessive water content in the electrolyte, excessive water content in the bare battery core after baking, and excessive humidity in the drying room. If it is suspected that excessive water content is causing flatulence, a retrospective inspection of the process can be carried out.

The formation process is abnormal, and the wrong formation process will cause the battery core to bloat.

The SEI film is unstable, and the battery cell’s emission function is slightly bloated during the charge and discharge process of the capacity test.

Overcharge and overdischarge, due to the abnormality of the process or machine or protection board, the battery core will be overcharged or over-discharged, and the battery core will be severely inflated.

Short circuit. Due to operational errors, the two tabs of the charged battery cell are in contact with each other and short circuit occurs. The custom lithium battery pack cell will inflate and the voltage will drop rapidly, and the tab will be burned black.

Internal short circuit, the short circuit of cathode and anode inside the battery core causes the battery core to discharge rapidly and heat up, and at the same time, it is severely gassed. There are many reasons for internal short circuit: design problems; isolation film shrinkage, curling, damage; Bi-cell misalignment; burrs piercing the isolation film; excessive clamp pressure; For example, due to insufficient width, the ironing machine excessively squeezed the battery body, resulting in short-circuiting of the cathode and anode, and flatulence.

Corrosion, the battery core corrodes, the aluminum layer is consumed by the reaction, loses its barrier effect on water, and flatulence occurs.

Vacuum pumping is abnormal, and the vacuum degree is abnormal due to system or machine reasons. Degassing is not thorough; the heat radiation area of Vacuum Sealing is too large, causing the degassing bayonet to be unable to effectively pierce the pocket bag, resulting in unclean vacuuming.

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  • Measures to suppress abnormal gas production

Suppressing abnormal gas production needs to start from two aspects: material design and manufacturing process.

First of all, it is necessary to design and optimize the material and electrolyte system to ensure the formation of a dense and stable SEI film, improve the stability of the cathode material, and suppress the occurrence of abnormal gas production.

For the treatment of electrolyte, the method of adding a small amount of film-forming additives is often used to make the SEI film more uniform and dense, and to reduce the SEI film shedding during battery use and the custom lithium battery pack bulging caused by gas production during regeneration. Related studies have been reported and used in practice. For example, Cheng Su from Harbin University of Science and Technology reported that the use of film-forming additive VC can reduce battery bloating. However, most studies have focused on single-component additives, and the effect is limited. Cao Changhe and others from East China University of Science and Technology used VC and PS as a new type of electrolyte film-forming additive, and achieved good results. The gas production of the battery was significantly reduced during high-temperature storage and cycling. Studies have shown that the SEI film component formed by EC and VC is linear alkyl lithium carbonate, and the alkyl lithium carbonate attached to LiC is unstable at high temperature, and decomposes to generate gas (such as CO2, etc.) to cause battery swelling. The SEI film formed by PS is lithium alkyl sulfonate. Although the film has defects, it has a certain two-dimensional structure and is relatively stable when attached to LiC at high temperatures. When VC and PS are used in combination, PS forms a defective two-dimensional structure on the surface of the negative electrode when the voltage is low, and as the voltage increases, VC forms a linear structure of alkyl lithium carbonate on the surface of the negative electrode, and the alkyl lithium carbonate fills In the defects of the two-dimensional structure, an SEI film with a network structure stably attached to LiC is formed. The SEI membrane with this structure greatly improves its stability and can effectively suppress gas production caused by membrane decomposition.

In addition, due to the interaction between the positive electrode  custom lithium battery Packcobalt oxide material and the electrolyte, the decomposition products will catalyze the decomposition of the solvent in the electrolyte. Therefore, surface coating of the positive electrode material can not only increase the structural stability of the material, but also reduce the interaction between the positive electrode and the electrolyte. The contact with the liquid reduces the gas generated by the catalytic decomposition of the active positive electrode. Therefore, forming a stable and complete coating layer on the surface of cathode material particles is also a major development direction at present.

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