Experimental Investigation of a 64 Ah Lithium-Ion Pouch Cell

Abstract

This study presents a meticulous investigation and characterization of a 64 Ah commercial lithium-ion pouch cell. Notably, an exhaustive analysis of the cell's open-circuit voltage and kinetics attributes is conducted, with particular emphasis on the temperature-dependent dynamics. Subsequently, a teardown experiment is performed, offering an incisive insight into the macro-geometrical properties underpinning the cell's architecture. Further details about the microstructural features and formulation inherent to the cathode and anode are revealed after image processing of the electrodes' cross sections. The details of cell balancing and cycling window of the electrodes in the pouch cell are determined and discussed based on the open-circuit-voltage measurements of the individual electrodes and a simple optimization algorithm. The methodologies presented in this work are insightful on the characterization and model parametrization of the high-capacity commercial lithium-ion cells.