화학공학소재연구정보센터
Journal of Power Sources, Vol.80, No.1-2, 116-118, 1999
Electrical and electrochemical performance characteristics of large capacity lithium-ion cells
We are currently evaluating large capacity (20-40 Ah) Bluestar (cylindrical) and Yardney (prismatic) lithium-ion cells for their electrical and electrochemical performance characteristics at different temperatures, The cell resistances were nearly constant from room temperature down to -20 degrees C, but increased by over 10 times at -40 degrees C. The specific energies and powers, as well as the energy densities and power densities are high and did not reach a plateau even at the highest discharge rates tested. For example, the prismatic lithium-ion cells gave close to 280 Wh dm(-3) from a 4 A discharge and 249 Wh dm(-3) at 20 A, both at room temperature. For the same current range the specific energy values were 102 Wh kg(-1) and 91 Wh kg(-1). Cycle life and other electrical and electrochemical properties of the cells will be presented.