Lithium-Ion Battery Operation, Degradation, and Aging Mechanism in Electric Vehicles: An Overview

Understanding the aging mechanism for lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) is crucial for optimizing the battery operation in real-life applications. This article gives a systematic description of the LiBs aging in real-life electric vehicle (EV) applications. First, the characteristics of the common EVs an...

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Main Authors: Jia Guo, Yaqi Li, Kjeld Pedersen, Daniel-Ioan Stroe
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/17/5220
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description Understanding the aging mechanism for lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) is crucial for optimizing the battery operation in real-life applications. This article gives a systematic description of the LiBs aging in real-life electric vehicle (EV) applications. First, the characteristics of the common EVs and the lithium-ion chemistries used in these applications are described. The battery operation in EVs is then classified into three modes: charging, standby, and driving, which are subsequently described. Finally, the aging behavior of LiBs in the actual charging, standby, and driving modes are reviewed, and the influence of different working conditions are considered. The degradation mechanisms of cathode, electrolyte, and anode during those processes are also discussed. Thus, a systematic analysis of the aging mechanisms of LiBs in real-life EV applications is achieved, providing practical guidance, methods to prolong the battery life for users, battery designers, vehicle manufacturers, and material recovery companies.
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spelling doaj.art-4ee7e8e5d1d64a17be32b691a6ea1b962023-11-22T10:31:32ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732021-08-011417522010.3390/en14175220Lithium-Ion Battery Operation, Degradation, and Aging Mechanism in Electric Vehicles: An OverviewJia Guo0Yaqi Li1Kjeld Pedersen2Daniel-Ioan Stroe3Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Material Production, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg, DenmarkDepartment of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, 9220 Aalborg, DenmarkUnderstanding the aging mechanism for lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) is crucial for optimizing the battery operation in real-life applications. This article gives a systematic description of the LiBs aging in real-life electric vehicle (EV) applications. First, the characteristics of the common EVs and the lithium-ion chemistries used in these applications are described. The battery operation in EVs is then classified into three modes: charging, standby, and driving, which are subsequently described. Finally, the aging behavior of LiBs in the actual charging, standby, and driving modes are reviewed, and the influence of different working conditions are considered. The degradation mechanisms of cathode, electrolyte, and anode during those processes are also discussed. Thus, a systematic analysis of the aging mechanisms of LiBs in real-life EV applications is achieved, providing practical guidance, methods to prolong the battery life for users, battery designers, vehicle manufacturers, and material recovery companies.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/17/5220lithium-ion batteryelectric vehiclesaging mechanismbattery degradation
spellingShingle Jia Guo
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Energies
lithium-ion battery
electric vehicles
aging mechanism
battery degradation
title Lithium-Ion Battery Operation, Degradation, and Aging Mechanism in Electric Vehicles: An Overview
title_full Lithium-Ion Battery Operation, Degradation, and Aging Mechanism in Electric Vehicles: An Overview
title_fullStr Lithium-Ion Battery Operation, Degradation, and Aging Mechanism in Electric Vehicles: An Overview
title_full_unstemmed Lithium-Ion Battery Operation, Degradation, and Aging Mechanism in Electric Vehicles: An Overview
title_short Lithium-Ion Battery Operation, Degradation, and Aging Mechanism in Electric Vehicles: An Overview
title_sort lithium ion battery operation degradation and aging mechanism in electric vehicles an overview
topic lithium-ion battery
electric vehicles
aging mechanism
battery degradation
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