Lithium Iron Phosphate

Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) is a cathode material used in rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, valued for its thermal stability, long cycle life, and durable electrochemical performance. Its olivine crystal structure enables lithium ions to reversibly intercalate and deintercalate during charging and discharging, while iron changes oxidation state to support electron transfer. In engineering, this chemistry underpins batteries for electric vehicles, portable systems, and stationary energy storage. Its stable structure can improve safety and service life, although its lower energy density than some competing cathode materials influences battery-pack design, weight, and application selection.

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The Effect of Charging and Discharging Lithium Iron Phosphate-graphite Cells at Different Temperatures on Degradation

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2018

This article describes the effect of dissimilar charging/discharging temperatures on the degradation of lithium iron phosphate-graphite pouch cells, aiming at simulating close to real case scenarios. In total, 10 temperature combinations are investigated in the range -20 to 30 °C in order to analyze the impact of temperature on degradation.

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Solid-state Graft Copolymer Electrolytes for Lithium Battery Applications

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2013

Lithium ion batteries employ flammable and volatile organic electrolytes that are suitable for ambient temperature applications. A safer alternative to organic electrolytes are solid polymer batteries. Solid polymer batteries operate safely at high temperatures (>120 °C), thus making them applicable to high temperature applications such as deep oil drilling and hybrid electric vehicles. This paper will discuss (a) the polymer synthesis, (b) the polymer conduction mechanism, and (c) provide...

Quantitating Iron Transport Across the Mouse Placenta In Vivo Using Nonradioactive Iron Isotopes

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2022

This article demonstrates how to prepare and administer transferrin-bound nonradioactive isotopic iron for studies of iron transport in mouse pregnancy. The approach for quantifying isotopic iron in fetoplacental compartments is also described.

Construction and Testing of Coin Cells of Lithium Ion Batteries

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2012

A protocol to construct and test coin cells of lithium ion batteries is described. The specific procedures of making a working electrode, preparing a counter electrode, assembling a cell inside a glovebox and testing the cell are presented.

Staphylococcus aureus Growth using Human Hemoglobin as an Iron Source

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2013

Here we describe a growth assay for Staphylococcus aureus using hemoglobin as the sole source of available nutrient iron. This assay establishes the role of bacterial factors involved in hemoglobin-derived iron acquisition.

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