Battery Degradation
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Batteries and Fuel Cells
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2020
A battery is a galvanic cell that is used as a source of electrical power for specific applications. Modern batteries exist in a multitude of forms to accommodate various applications, from tiny button batteries such as those that power wristwatches to the very large batteries used to supply backup energy to municipal power grids. Some batteries are designed for single-use applications and cannot be recharged (primary cells), while others are based on conveniently reversible cell reactions that...
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Characterization of Electrode Materials for Lithium Ion and Sodium Ion Batteries Using Synchrotron Radiation Techniques
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2013
We describe the use of synchrotron X-ray absorption spectroscopy (XAS) and X-ray diffraction (XRD) techniques to probe details of intercalation/deintercalation processes in electrode materials for Li-ion and Na-ion batteries. Both in situ and ex situ experiments are used to understand structural behavior relevant to the operation of...
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Making Sense of Listening: The IMAP Test Battery
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2010
A test battery (IMAP) for performing an in-depth assessment of auditory and cognitive abilities contributing to listening skills is described. It is quick to administer, child-friendly and free from linguistic confounds. Stimulus generation and protocol management are controlled via a software platform (IHR-STAR) to ensure replicable procedures.
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Regulated Protein Degradation
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2020
It is vital to regulate the activity of enzymatic as well as non-enzymatic proteins inside the cell. This can be achieved either through creating a balance between their rate of synthesis and degradation or regulating the intrinsic activity of the protein. Both these regulation mechanisms play an essential role in the normal functioning of cells. Protein degradation plays two important roles in the cells. It helps to protect cells from misfolded or damaged proteins before they lead to a...
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Proteins: From Genes to Degradation
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2020
Within a biological system, the DNA encodes the RNA, and the nucleotide sequence in the RNA further defines the amino acid sequence in the protein. This is referred to as “The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology” - a term coined by Francis Crick. Central dogma is a firm principle in biology that defines the flow of genetic information within any life form. The two fundamental steps in central dogma are - transcription and translation. Transcription is the synthesis of RNA molecules by RNA...
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Electrolyte decomposition and solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) growth consume cyclable lithium. As these reactions progress, less lithium remains available for reversible cell operation, reducing usable capacity and efficiency. Their continued growth also changes electrode interfaces, showing why degradation reflects ongoing chemical reactions within the cell rather than only mechanical wear.
Lithium plating occurs when unfavorable charging conditions promote lithium deposition instead of normal reversible storage in the electrode. This pathway makes charging conditions a central chemical variable in degradation control. Chemists therefore examine how charging contributes to cell changes and use that information to establish safer operating conditions that limit performance loss.
Calendar aging develops while a battery is stored or held over time, whereas cycle aging is associated with repeated charge-discharge operation. Separating these contributions helps chemists determine whether storage conditions or cycling produces the larger change. Temperature can accelerate the underlying reactions, while deep cycling increases the severity of operating demands.
Electrode cracking is a structural change that can affect the cell’s power capability as well as its capacity. This distinction matters because a battery may retain some ability to store charge while becoming less capable of delivering or accepting power efficiently. Degradation analysis therefore considers structural condition alongside electrochemical performance measurements.
Chemists can follow changes in capacity, power capability, and efficiency during storage and repeated charge-discharge testing. Comparing cells under different storage histories, cycling patterns, temperatures, and cycling depths helps distinguish calendar aging from cycle aging. Diagnostics and degradation models then organize these observations and support predictions of service-life changes.
Researchers apply degradation knowledge in three main ways: improving electrode and electrolyte formulations, setting operating conditions that reduce harmful reactions, and developing diagnostics and models for monitoring. These approaches support practical decisions for electric vehicles, electronics, and grid storage, where maintaining capacity, power capability, and efficiency is important throughout service.