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Are lattice materials suitable for battery protection and lightweight design?

Studies addressing both integrated battery protection and lightweight design are limited though in high demand. Lattice materials are ordered cellular materials and synthetic mechanical metamaterials with mechanical properties tailored by their architecture.

What is a lattice-based structural battery system?

An optimized lattice arrangement featuring varying density is identified via topology optimization. Then, a lattice-based structural battery system with a single 18650 cylindrical battery is printed and compressed to determine the protective capability of the structure for the battery.

Can lattices be used in lightweight applications incorporating multiphysics?

This study identifies the potential of lattices in lightweight applications incorporating multiphysics and offers an efficient lattice design framework readily extended to other engineering challenges. Electric vehicles (EVs) contribute to a reduction in emissions, promoting environmentally sustainable transportation.

Can surface-based TPMS lattice structures be used to design battery housing?

This study, for the very first time, tackled the challenge of designing the battery housing of EVs using lattice structures, considering multidisciplinary requirements. A multi-objective TO-based framework is proposed that utilises surface-based TPMS lattices to identify solutions with competing mechanical and thermal requirements.

Can a lattice structure protect a battery from ground impact?

Therefore, the proposed lattice structure configuration can potentially be implemented for electric vehicle applications to protect the battery from ground impact. Numerical simulation model. Battery (a) module model and (b) 18650 model dimensions.

Will non-uniform lattices improve electric vehicle design?

The proposed structural battery systems featuring non-uniform lattices will shed light on the next generation of lightweight and impact-resistant electric vehicle designs. The development of electric vehicles (EVs) has rapidly increased in the past decade, but challenges remain associated with battery safety and driving range.

Structural Lattice Topology and Material Optimization …

The appropriate lattice structure was selected through topology and material optimization using an artificial neural network (ANN), genetic algorithms (GA), and multi-objective optimization with...

Batteries

A battery is a device that stores energy in chemical form and can convert it into electric energy through electrochemical reactions. Using focused ion-beam milling and …

Advanced battery management system enhancement using IoT …

Over the last few years, an increasing number of battery-operated devices …

A new way to find better battery materials

Diagram illustrates the crystal lattice of a proposed battery electrolyte material called Li3PO4. The researchers found that measuring how vibrations of sound move through the lattice could reveal how well ions – …

Material Choice and Structure Design of Flexible …

The flexible structure design plays an important role in improving the mechanical properties of flexible batteries and broadening the application range. The research on flexible battery electrodes will promote the innovation of flexible …

Comprehensive Review of Electric Vehicle Technology …

The charging infrastructure is considered as a key element of EV technology where the recent research is mostly focused. ... provides an outlook for future research directions and describes possible research applications. ...

Unleashing the potential of Li–O

Introduction Lithium–oxygen (Li–O 2) batteries have garnered significant attention as a promising "beyond lithium-ion battery" technology for next-generation energy …

Latticed-Confined Conversion Chemistry of Battery Electrode

The electrochemical conversion reaction, usually featured by multiple redox processes and high specific capacity, holds great promise in developing high-energy rechargeable battery …

Novel Lightweight and Protective Battery System Based on …

This study proposes a multifunctional structural battery system comprising …

Multidisciplinary design optimisation of lattice-based battery …

This study identifies the potential of lattices in lightweight applications incorporating multiphysics and offers an efficient lattice design framework readily extended to …

Research and applications of rechargeable seawater battery

It has broad application development potential and is a promising battery system for future green energy storage applications. Although now SWBs have been initially used in …

The 2021 battery technology roadmap

This roadmap presents an overview of the current state of various kinds of batteries, such as the Li/Na/Zn/Al/K-ion battery, Li–S battery, Li–O 2 battery, and flow battery. …

Practical application of graphite in lithium-ion batteries ...

This review aims to inspire new ideas for practical applications and rational design of next-generation graphite-based electrodes, contributing to the advancement of …

Rechargeable batteries: Technological advancement, challenges, …

Increased demand of LiBs commercially in mid 80s resulted in attracting …

Structural Lattice Topology and Material Optimization for Battery ...

The appropriate lattice structure was selected through topology and material optimization using an artificial neural network (ANN), genetic algorithms (GA), and multi …

Novel Lightweight and Protective Battery System Based on …

This study proposes a multifunctional structural battery system comprising cylindrical battery cells and a surrounding lightweight lattice metamaterial. The lattice density …

A new way to find better battery materials

Diagram illustrates the crystal lattice of a proposed battery electrolyte material called Li3PO4. The researchers found that measuring how vibrations of sound move through …

Practical application of graphite in lithium-ion batteries ...

This review aims to inspire new ideas for practical applications and rational …

Elevating the Practical Application of Sodium-Ion Batteries …

Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have emerged as promising alternatives to their lithium-ion counterparts due to the abundance of sodium resources and their potential for cost …

Material Choice and Structure Design of Flexible Battery Electrode ...

The flexible structure design plays an important role in improving the mechanical properties of flexible batteries and broadening the application range. The research on flexible battery …

Multidisciplinary design optimisation of lattice-based battery …

This study identifies the potential of lattices in lightweight applications …