Theses and Dissertations
A Lithium-ion Test Cell for Characterization of Electrode Materials and Solid Electrolyte Interphase
Issuing Body
Mississippi State University
Advisor
Wipf, David O.
Committee Member
Beatty, Alicia M.
Committee Member
Gwaltney, Steven
Date of Degree
5-3-2008
Document Type
Graduate Thesis - Open Access
Major
Chemistry
Degree Name
Master of Science
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Department of Chemistry
Abstract
The research discussed is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the background work involved in preparation of the Li-ion cell testing stage. This includes the preparation of anodes using the doctor blade and a calendar mill, electrolyte preparation, test cell assembly, the Li-ion test cell design, and experiments performed to troubleshoot the cell. The second part deals with the cell testing experiments. Li-ion batteries are amongst the most promising rechargeable battery technology because of their high capacity and low weight. Current research aims at improving the anode quality to increase the capacity. The experiments discussed evaluate the traditional anode materials like SFG44 graphite and conducting grade graphite against the novel ones– and tin oxide (SnO2) based and carbon encapsulated tin based anodes. The solid electrolyte interphase formed on each anode was analyzed to understand the initial capacity fade leading to conditioning of the cell thus stabilizing its performance.
URI
https://hdl.handle.net/11668/16167
Recommended Citation
Goel, Ekta, "A Lithium-ion Test Cell for Characterization of Electrode Materials and Solid Electrolyte Interphase" (2008). Theses and Dissertations. 163.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/163