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We investigate the interfacial wave coupling dynamics in liquid metal batteries and their effects to the battery's operation safety. Similar to aluminum reduction cells, liquid metal batteries can be highly susceptible to…
Lithium-ion batteries have found their way into myriad sectors of industry to drive electrification, decarbonization, and sustainability. A crucial aspect in ensuring their safe and optimal performance is monitoring their energy levels. In…
We propose fabrication of the fiber-shaped lithium ion batteries assembled by twisting a cathode filament together with an anode filament. The cathode filament is fabricated by depositing a LiFePO4 (LFP)-composite layer onto a steel-filled…
Lithium-ion battery (Li-ion) is becoming the dominant energy storage solution in many applications such as hybrid electric and electric vehicles, due to its higher energy density and longer life cycle. For these applications, the battery…
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Electrodynamic balances (EDBs) have been widely used to investigate reactions between levitated particles and background gases. In this paper, we report the development of an EDB that exposes trapped particles to alkali-metal vapor. The…