Performance and degradation characterization of electrochemical power sources using thermodynamics

This study demonstrates a thermodynamics-based instantaneous characterization of electrochemical power sources (EPSs) of various chemistries, sizes, scales and configurations, cycled at different rates. Recently proposed Degradation-Entropy Generation (DEG) methodology is reviewed and characteristic...

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Published in:Electrochimica acta 2021-01, Vol.365, p.137337, Article 137337
Main Authors: Osara, Jude A., Bryant, Michael D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Degradation
Dissipation factor
Electrochemical analysis
Electrolytic double-layer capacitor
Fuel cell
Fuel cells
Lead acid batteries
Lead-acid battery
Lithium
Lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion battery
Metal hydrides
Nickel-metal hydride battery
Optimization
Performance degradation
Power management
Power sources
Rechargeable batteries
Thermodynamics
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Summary:This study demonstrates a thermodynamics-based instantaneous characterization of electrochemical power sources (EPSs) of various chemistries, sizes, scales and configurations, cycled at different rates. Recently proposed Degradation-Entropy Generation (DEG) methodology is reviewed and characteristic DEG elements are generalized to all electrochemical power sources, experimentally verified via uncontrolled cycling of nickel-metal hydride batteries, lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries, supercapacitors and fuel cells. Dissipation factor and entropic efficiency are introduced as new performance/degradation characterization factors in addition to existing DEG geometric and parametric elements. While data arise from several different power source types and process rates, results are similar and characteristic of system type and performance, consistently verifying and further elucidating anticipated system behaviors. Previously observed near-100% fit of experimental data to theoretical formulations persists in this study. A normalized DEG domain is introduced and compared to Voltage–Charge curves and Ragone plots in simultaneous comparative analysis of the various systems under different operational conditions. DEG methods can be used to adequately quantify the dissipative and degradation tendencies of electrochemical power sources for performance analysis and optimization.
ISSN:0013-4686
1873-3859
DOI:10.1016/j.electacta.2020.137337