A new study led by Dr. Xuekun Lu from Queen Mary University of London in collaboration with an international team of researchers from the UK and USA has found a way to prevent lithium plating in electric vehicle batteries, which could lead to faster charging times. The paper was published in the journalLithium plating is a phenomenon that can occur in lithium-ion batteries during fast charging.
"Our research has revealed that the lithiation mechanisms of graphite particles vary under distinct conditions, depending on their surface morphology, size, shape and orientation. It largely affects the lithium distribution and the propensity of lithium plating," said Dr. Lu."Assisted by a pioneering 3D battery model, we can capture when and where lithium plating initiates and how fast it grows.