Simulation of bi-layer cathode materials with experimentally validated parameters to improve ion diffusion and discharge capacity
Ridwanur Chowdhury, Aayan Banerjee, Yan Zhao, Xinhua Liu, Nigel P. Brandon
Abstract
Simulation shows that higher electrode utilization (next to current collector) and first discharge capacity can be achieved at high C-rates with bi-layer design compare to conventional electrodes, alongside an increase in energy-power density.
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