State-of-the-art and Future Research Needs for Multiscale Analysis of Li-ion Cells

Abstract

The performance, safety and reliability of Li-ion batteries are determined by a complex set of multiphysics, multiscale phenomena that must be holistically studied and optimized. This paper provides a summary of the state-of-the-art in a variety of research fields related to Li-ion battery materials, processes and systems. The material presented here is based on a series of discussions at a recently concluded bilateral workshop in which researchers and students from India and USA participated. It is expected that this summary will help understand the complex nature of Li-ion batteries, and help highlight critical directions for future research