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A Guide to Making Highly Reproducible Li-Ion Single-Layer Pouch Cells for Academic Researchers Publication Details Title: A Guide to Making Highly Reproducible Li-Ion Single-Layer Pouch Cells for Academic Researchers Journal: Journal of The Electrochemical Society (Impact Factor: 3.9) DOI: 10.1149/1945-7111/aceffc Research Team: Department of Physics and Atmospheric Science, Dalhousie University, Canada; NOVONIX Battery Technology Solutions. Research Summary: To address the performance gap between the coin cells commonly used in academia and industrial-grade multilayer pouch cells, this study proposes a fabrication method for single-layer pouch cells (SLPs) featuring a no-overhang design. By optimizing electrode alignment and packaging processes, this approach significantly enhances the reliability and industrial relevance of battery testing.  

Why is your CV curve asymmetrical? This article provides a detailed introduction to the fundamental principles and applications of Cyclic Voltammetry (CV). It analyzes the symmetry of CV curves, specifically focusing on peak potential separation and peak current ratios, while exploring the underlying causes of asymmetry—such as quasi-reversible and irreversible reactions, coupled chemical reactions, and diffusion- versus adsorption-controlled processes. Finally, the article discusses the practical applications of CV curve asymmetry in evaluating catalyst activity, battery rate performance, and the capacitive characteristics of supercapacitors. What is cyclic voltammetry (CV)? Neware battery cyclers 8002 with CV Cyclic Voltammetry (CV) involves applying a cyclic potential that varies linearly with time to a working

Prof. Yunhui Huang’s Group Leads the Way in Battery Innovation: Key Research Highlights (2025)-3     21. eScience: Electron beam irradiation for spent LiFePO4 recycling The research team led by Prof. Yunhui Huang and Prof. Yue Shen proposed a direct recycling strategy for lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4, LFP) based on electron beam irradiation (EBI). The electron beam irradiation selectively degrades the polymeric binders, enabling the highly efficient delamination of LFP from the current collectors. Electron beam irradiation for spent LiFePO4 recycling eScience     22. Electrochemical Energy Reviews: Advancements, Challenges, and Future Trajectories in Advanced Battery Safety Detection The review presented by the research team of Prof. Yunhui Huang and Prof. Ming

Prof. Yunhui Huang’s Group Leads the Way in Battery Innovation: Key Research Highlights (2025)-2 11. Journal of the American Chemical Society: Kinetics Compensation Mechanism in Cosolvent Electrolyte Strategy for Aqueous Zinc Batteries Professor Yunhui Huang’s team from Huazhong University of Science and Technology has addressed the inevitable kinetic losses associated with the introduction of co-solvents. They proposed a kinetic compensation mechanism designed to weaken cation-anion interactions and increase the Zn2+ transference number, thereby partially offsetting the kinetic degradation caused by co-solvents. Using an Zn(OTf)2 based aqueous electrolyte containing ethylene carbonate (EC) as a model system, the team demonstrated the effectiveness of this strategy in achieving kinetic compensation and enhancing the

Prof. Yunhui Huang’s Group Leads the Way in Battery Innovation: Key Research Highlights (2025) Professor Yunhui Huang | Academic Biography Yunhui Huang is a Professor at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (HUST), where he also serves as the Vice Chair of the University Academic Committee. He is a recipient of several of China’s most prestigious academic honors, including the Changjiang Distinguished Professorship, the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars, and the National Talent Project of the New Century. He is also a recipient of the State Council Special Allowance. Professor Huang’s expertise is recognized at the national policy level, having served as a subject expert for the “863”

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