Diagnostic examination of thermally abused high-power lithium-ion cells
Diagnostic examination of thermally abused high-power lithium-ion cells
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DOI:
10.1016/j.jpowsour.2006.04.088
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发表时间:
2006-10-20
影响因子:
9.2
通讯作者:
Doughty, D. H.
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作者:
Abraham, D. P.;Roth, E. P.;Doughty, D. H.
The inherent thermal instability of lithium-ion cells is a significant impediment to their widespread commercialization for hybrid-electric vehicle applications. Cells containing conventional organic electrolyte-based chemistries are prone to thermal runaway at temperatures around 180 degrees C. We conducted accelerating rate calorimetry measurements on high-power 18650-type lithium-ion cells in an effort to decipher the sequence of events leading to thermal runaway. In addition, electrode and separator samples harvested from a cell that was heated to 150 degrees C then air-quenched to room temperature were examined by microscopy, spectroscopy, and diffraction techniques. Self-heating of the cell began at 84 degrees C. The gases generated in the cell included CO2 and CO, and smaller quantities of H-2, CH4, CH4, and C2H6. The main changes on cell heating to 150 degrees C were observed on the anode surface, which was covered by a thick layer of surface deposits that included LiF and inorganic and organo-phosphate compounds. The sources of gas generation and the mechanisms leading to the formation of compounds observed on the electrode surfaces are discussed. (c) 2006 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.