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Quantitative predictions of the Li intercalation voltage and of the electronic properties of rechargeable battery cathode materials are a substantial challenge for first-principles theory due to the possibility of (1) strong correlations…

Li-Ion Solid-State Electrolytes (Li-SSEs) are a promising solution that resolves the critical issues of conventional Li-Ion Batteries (LIBs) such as poor ionic conductivity, interfacial instability, and dendrites growth. In this study, a…

Accurate identification of chemical phases associated with the electrode and solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is critical for understanding and controlling interfacial degradation mechanisms in lithium containing battery systems. To study…

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Core-shell electrode particle designs offer a route to improved lithium-ion battery performance. However, they are susceptible to mechanical damage such as fracture and debonding, which can significantly reduce their lifetime. Using a…

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Amorphous silicon is a highly promising anode material for next-generation lithium-ion batteries. Large volume changes of the silicon particle have a critical effect on the surrounding solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) due to repeated…

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Density functional theory and ab initio molecular dynamics simulations are applied to investigate the initial steps of ethylene carbonate (EC) decomposition on spinel Li(0.6)Mn(2)O(4) (100) surfaces. EC is a key component of the electrolyte…