Lithium-ion batteries, simply known as lithium batteries, are distinct among high energy
density charge-storage devices. The power delivery of batteries depends upon the …

A considerable amount of research is being directed towards improving lithium-ion batteries
in order to meet today's market demands. In particular in situ investigations of Li-ion batteries …

Electro-mechanical degradation is commonly observed in various battery electrode
materials, which are often prepared as polycrystalline particles consisting of nanoscale …

Rapid charging of Li-ion batteries is limited by lithium plating on graphite anodes, whereby
Li+ ions are reduced to Li metal on the graphite particle surface instead of inserting between …

Lithium-ion batteries have been used in many applications owing to their high energy
density and rechargeability. It is very important to monitor the internal physical parameters of …

Currently, the demand for clean energy to replace fossil energy is increasing dramatically,
which is driving the fast development of lithium batteries and other advanced battery …

Mechanical degradation of electrode active materials (“electrochemical shock”) contributes
to impedance growth of battery electrodes, but relatively few design criteria have been …

Chemical and morphological structure of solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) plays a vital role
in lithium-ion battery (LIB), especially for its cyclability and safety. To date, research on SEI is …

This review discusses a range of in situ/operando techniques based on optical microscopy
reported in literatures for studying electrochemical energy systems. Compared to other …

A new in situ optical microscopy set-up is introduced which allows direct observation of
cross-sections of Li-ion full cells in combination with simultaneous recording of …