Battery Abuse System that Facilitates In-Situ X-Ray Imaging and Multi-Modal Measurements and Methods Thereof

Abstract

Systems and methods that facilitate X-ray imaging of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries during mechanical, thermal, and/or electrical abuse are disclosed. In addition to facilitating X-ray imaging, the system also facilitates the simultaneous collection of thermal, electrical, force, and displacement data during the abuse-testing of Li-ion batteries. Materials that are within the field of view of X-ray imaging are highly transparent to X-rays. The system also contains a mechanical indentation apparatus that facilitates high force indentation, compression, or penetration tests of batteries to induce mechanical failure or thermal runaway within the Li-ion battery.

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