Author:
Apostolova R D,Markevych O V,Shembel E M
Abstract
In this work, we explored the possibilities of network thermodynamics to determine the most important kinetic parameter of the diffusion process, the diffusion coefficient of lithium ions (DLi) in iron sulfide. Iron sulfides have been electrolytically synthesized in thin aluminum-based layers for implementation in miniature lithium batteries. A comparison is made of the results obtained by the method of network thermodynamics and the method of potentiostatic pulse titration PITT. The theoretical aspects of both methods are presented. The task was reduced to obtaining curves I (current) - time (t), their analysis and calculation of coefficient values (DLi), using the theoretical foundations of diffusion and the methods used. At the early stages of applying the method of network thermodynamics to the study of diffusion in lithium current sources, it was not clear why the method is suitable for determining DLi not in the entire working range of potentials. A wide range of studies using the PITT method helps to answer questions related to the application of the network thermodynamic method. When using both methods, it is important to establish the potential range with diffusion kinetics and to reveal the accompanying electrode processes. Thus, it was found that both methods used are unable to provide reliable results in the FexSy electrode potential range of 2.8–1.8 V, since the diffusion nature of the electrode process is not a priority in this potential range.
Subject
General Physics and Astronomy