Process and Material Analysis of Laser- and Convection-Dried Silicon–Graphite Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries

Autor: Sebastian Wolf, Laura Garbade, Vinzenz Göken, Rebekka Tien, Markus Börner, Daniel Neb, Heiner Hans Heimes
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: World Electric Vehicle Journal, Vol 14, Iss 4, p 87 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2032-6653
DOI: 10.3390/wevj14040087
Popis: Drying electrodes is very cost-intensive as it is characterized by high energy and space consumption. Laser drying is considered a promising alternative process due to direct energy input and lower operating costs. However, it is unclear whether the same product and process quality can be achieved with laser drying. Silicon–graphite anodes with different silicon contents were processed using either a high-power diode laser or a convection oven. The laser-drying process was investigated using thermography, and the effect of laser drying on the electrode quality was examined using adhesion and residual moisture measurements. Furthermore, thermogravimetric analysis, SEM images and electrical conductivity were used to analyse the laser- and convection-dried anodes. It was shown that silicon–graphite anodes can also be manufactured using laser drying, with a significant reduction in drying time of over 80%.
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