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The unified 3D phase-field model for the description of the lithium-ion cell as a whole is developed. The model takes into account the realistic distribution of particles in porous electrodes, percolative transport of ions, and the…
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We present a novel laboratory setup for studying the fluid dynamics in liquid metal batteries (LMBs). LMBs are a promising technology suited for grid-scale energy storage, but flows remain a confounding factor in determining their…
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In this article we discuss the well-posedness of a mathematical model that is used in the literature for the simulation of Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. First, a mathematical model based on a macro-homogeneous approach is presented,…
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