Infrared Optical Measurements of Thermal Breakdown in Battery Electrolytes

Authors

Jason M. Porter, Brigham Young UniversityFollow
Jeffrey Lee Wheeler, Colorado School of Mines

Keywords

Electrolyte thermal stability, Battery safety, Electrolyte decomposition, Battery fires, Ion conductivities

Abstract

Electrolyte thermal stability is critical for both battery safety and extending battery life. Battery fires are often the result of thermal breakdown of the liquid electrolyte leading to a flammable mixture of volatile products. Even in the absence of fire, electrolyte decomposition leads to battery swelling, harmful precipitates, reduced ion conductivities, and undesirable battery chemistry.

Original Publication Citation

Jason M Porter, Jeffrey L. Wheeler, Infrared Optical Measurements of Thermal Breakdown in Battery Electrolytes, 231st ECS Meeting, May 28-June 1 (2017), New Orleans, LA

BYU ScholarsArchive Citation

Porter, Jason M. and Wheeler, Jeffrey Lee, "Infrared Optical Measurements of Thermal Breakdown in Battery Electrolytes" (2017). Faculty Publications. 7122.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/facpub/7122

Document Type

Presentation

Publication Date

2017

Publisher

The Electrochemical Society

Language

English

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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