A team of scientists from the United States, Canada, and Germany, led by researchers from Texas A&M University, have combined powerful imaging techniques and large data sets to better understand why lithium-ion batteries fail and how they can be improved.
The team was able to visualize the flaws and map defects that occur within the batteries using the SM beamline at Canadian Light Source (CLS), a research facility located at the University of Saskatchewan.
By identifying real time flaws that occur, the team seeks to measure the complex relationship between the battery’s materials, its shape, and chemical reactions that occur within. As a result, the researchers will be able to proactively locate design failures. More efficient batteries also reduce the risk of safety hazards and limits their environmental impact.
