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Core-shell electrode particles are a promising morphology control strategy for high-performance lithium-ion batteries. However, experimental observations reveal that these structures remain prone to mechanical failure, with shell fractures…
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Li-ion batteries gradually lose their capacity with time and use; therefore, ageing forecasts are key to designs of battery powered systems. So far, cell-type-specific studies without standardised testing practices have lead to a variety of…
In this work, we derive analytical expressions governing state-of-charge and current imbalance dynamics for two parallel-connected batteries. The model, based on equivalent circuits and an affine open circuit voltage relation, describes the…
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