ARCNL, based at Amsterdam Science Park, has uncovered a fundamental mechanism that may significantly improve battery performance. In collaboration with Leiden University, researchers examined the microscopic processes that cause lithium-ion batteries to degrade. Their findings offer new directions for making energy storage systems more durable – a crucial step for electric vehicles, precision equipment, and portable electronics.
The team discovered that charge trapping – the unintended storage of electric charge within electrode materials – is strongly affected by tiny structural variations. Using advanced computational modelling, they were able to simulate this process at the atomic level for the first time. These insights enable the design of materials that can prevent such traps, potentially extending the operational life and reliability of batteries.
This research is highly relevant for industries that rely on high-performance energy systems. Whether it’s for e-mobility, medical technology, or next-gen sensor platforms, the ability to reduce charge trapping could lead to batteries with higher energy density and longer lifespans. For R&D engineers and materials specialists, this opens the door to smarter material design and application-driven innovation.
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