Exploring particle-current collector contact damage in Li-ion battery using DEM-FEM scheme

Yanjie Song, Kai Gao, Chunwang He*, Yikun Wu, Shuangquan Yang, Na Li, Le Yang, Yiqi Mao, Wei Li Song, Haosen Chen

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Abstract

Calendering is an essential step in the manufacturing process of lithium-ion batteries. However, the intrusion of active particles into metal foil can damage the current collector during calendering. Here, we investigate the changes in surface morphology and the tensile properties of current collector after calendering. The damage mechanisms of tensile strength reduction for current collector due to compressive pressure are revealed by combining the calendering tests, tensile experiments, and simulations. Specifically, the DEM-FEM scheme is proposed, which combines the discrete element method (DEM) with the finite element method (FEM) to characterize the mechanical behavior of current collectors after the intrusion of active particles. The results show that the current collectors become more brittle and vulnerable with the increase of compressive pressure. Finally, the failure phase diagrams are presented during the winding and electrochemical processes. This study can reveal the failure behavior of current collectors and guides the electrode manufacturing optimization.

Original languageEnglish
Article number121904
JournalApplied Energy
Volume351
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2023

Keywords

  • Calendering
  • Current collector
  • Lithuim-ion battery
  • Mechanical damage

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Song, Y., Gao, K., He, C., Wu, Y., Yang, S., Li, N., Yang, L., Mao, Y., Song, W. L., & Chen, H. (2023). Exploring particle-current collector contact damage in Li-ion battery using DEM-FEM scheme. Applied Energy, 351, Article 121904. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121904