Modelling the effect of anode particle radius and anode reaction rate constant on capacity fading of Li-ion batteries

Abstract

This paper investigates the effect of anode particle radius and anode reaction rate constant on the capacity fading of lithium-ion batteries. It is observed through simulation results that capacity fade will be lower when the anode particle size is smaller. Simulation results also show that the reaction rate constant for the anode reaction has a good impact on the capacity loss of a lithium-ion battery. The potential drop across the SEI layer (solid electrolyte interphase) is studied as a function of the anode particle radius and anode reaction rate constant. Modelling results are compared with experimental data and found to compare well.