Journal of Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage: Recent submissions
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Thermal Runaway Propagation—Critical Variables and Protocols
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. This study describes the efforts taken to determine the variables that are critical to obtain consistent and repeatable results to initiate thermal runaway in Li-ion multicell packages and modules. In this study, ... -
Are Capacity and Energy Loss Equivalent Metrics for Battery Aging Reporting?
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Battery aging in research publications and manufacturer specification sheets for individual cells is commonly reported as capacity (Ah) versus cycle number. However, the key measured quantity in battery-powered ... -
On Repeatability of Electrochemical Zinc Nucleation and Growth From Aqueous Zinc Sulfate Electrolytes
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Electrodeposition of zinc is critical to enabling rechargeable zinc batteries. Historically, zinc batteries have employed zinc foil or powder zinc anodes, and the anode research has focused on improving the ... -
Structural Integrity of Prismatic Li-Ion Batteries Under Indentation: Influence of Aging and Mechanical Constraints
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The structural integrity of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) under mechanical loading is critical for ensuring safe operation in electric vehicle applications. This study investigates the influence of electrochemical ... -
On the Efficacy of Repeat Voltage Holds for Conditioning and Calendar Life Testing of Graphite and Silicon Cells
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Voltage-hold (V-hold) protocols have shown promise toward calendar lifetime analysis of cells with graphite (Gr) and silicon (Si) anodes. In this work, repeat V-holds are performed on Gr and Si cells paired with ... -
The Effect of Immersion Cooling on Lithium Plating Degradation in Lithium-Ion Batteries
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The objective of this study is to investigate the interaction between immersion cooling and lithium plating as a degradation mechanism in high charge rate Li-ion batteries. Commercial 5 Ah cylindrical cells ... -
Critical Role of Mixing for Dry Processing Sodium Ion Cathodes
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Due to the elimination of solvent removal and recovery, dry electrode processing has enabled significant reductions in energy consumption and cost for lithium-ion battery (LIB) manufacturing. However, transferring ... -
Understanding Pitfalls and Opportunities in Estimating Parameters of a Physics-Based Battery Model Using a Machine Learning Based Method—A Case Study With Long Short-Term Memory Neural Network
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Li-ion batteries' design parameters and material properties, such as porosity, electrode thickness, and solid-phase diffusivities, typically vary substantially due to different design goals as well as variations ... -
Mirrored Stability and Reversibility in the Local Structure of Hydrated ZnxV2O5 for Aqueous Zinc Ion Shuttling
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The hydrated vanadium oxide intercalated with various ions continues to spark interest as a possible candidate for multivalent ion cathode hosts. The zinc vanadium bronze (ZnxV2O5-yH2Oy∼0.25) as a Zn-ion intercalation ... -
Understanding the Electrochemical–Mechanical Coupled Volume Variation of All-Solid-State Lithium Metal Batteries
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Appropriate stack pressure improves the solid-to-solid interfacial stability and prolongs cyclability of the all-solid-state lithium metal batteries (ASSLBs). A low stack pressure is required for the commercialization ... -
Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy for Battery Research
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) provides orders-of-magnitude signal enhancement, making it a highly sensitive technique for identifying chemical species across a wide range of applications. Over the ... -
Revisiting Battery Swelling and the Role of Swelling in Performance and Safety: A Perspective
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Swelling in lithium-ion batteries is a multiscale and multiphysics coupled behavior that persists throughout the entire battery lifecycle, impacting design and operation at both the cell and system levels. This ... -
The Peculiarity of Chemo-Mechanical Instabilities in Na-Based Battery Electrodes
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Rechargeable Na-based batteries have received tremendous attention as a post-lithium energy storage device due to their lower cost and competitive energy density for grid-storage and transportation applications. ... -
Mitigating Cation Contamination in PEMFC Ionomers: Mechanisms and Strategies
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have gained growing attention due to their high energy efficiency and environmental benefits. However, their long-term performance is challenged by cation contaminants ... -
Emerging Investigators in Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage 2025
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)This special issue features the 2025 Emerging Investigators in Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage. Twenty-three emerging investigators were invited to this special issue to showcase up-and-coming scientists and ... -
State-of-Charge Estimation of LiFePO4 Batteries by Voltage–Expansion Force Fusion
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The flat voltage plateau of LiFePO4 batteries limits the accuracy of voltage-based state-of-charge (SOC) estimation. To address this, a method integrating voltage and expansion force is proposed. Experimental ... -
A Systematic Approach on Calibration Reference Electrode to Reversible Hydrogen Electrode Scale
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. The accuracy of the reference electrode potential is critical in electrochemical studies. This work studies the approach to calibrate reference electrodes experimentally to the reversible hydrogen electrode (RHE) ... -
Fault Diagnosis of Internal Short Circuit and Aging in Lithium-Ion Batteries via MCMC-Enhanced Incremental Capacity Curve Reconstruction
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. With the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, early detection of micro-short circuits and aging in lithium-ion batteries has become a critical issue in safety management. To address the problem of insufficient ... -
Preparation of Polyvinylidene Chloride Composite Separator with Flame Retardant Properties
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. In commercialized lithium-ion batteries, polyolefin separators are widely used despite their inherent drawbacks, including poor thermal stability and inadequate electrolyte wettability. These issues prevent them ... -
Enhancing Battery Cooling Efficiency: Topology Optimization and Coolant-Material Synergy in Double-Outlet Cold Plates
(The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), 2026)Abstract. While cooling plates play a pivotal role in battery heat dissipation, existing studies have predominantly focused on parametric optimization of cooling channels, often neglecting comprehensive structural optimization ...