
How to Ensure the Reliability of Lithium-ion Batteries in Extreme Environments? 2026
Ensuring Lithium-ion Battery Reliability: Safety Mechanisms and Failure Analysis in Extreme Environments With the widespread adoption of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), their safety performance under extreme conditions has become a focal point of industry concern. As the core component of new energy technologies, the reliability of LIBs is directly linked to the safety and efficiency of critical sectors, including electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage systems (ESS). I. Failure Mechanisms in Extreme Environments Lithium-ion batteries undergo complex electrochemical degradation when exposed to thermal extremes: Low-Temperature Environments (e.g., -40°C): At sub-zero temperatures, the electrolyte viscosity increases significantly, leading to higher ionic transport resistance and a sharp decline in discharge capacity. Concurrently, non-uniform





