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Clean Energy Capability Portfolio | Storage Technologies

Safety of Lithium-Ion

Batteries

With the rapidly increasing number of lithium-ion batteries in society , there is also a growing concern surrounding their safety . An in-depth understanding of how batteries may fail , and what can be done to mitigate the risks , is paramount to further reduce the risks associated with this critical technology .

Competitive Advantage

• Expertise in lithium-ion battery operation and safety
• Experience investigating the mechanisms that lead to failure

Impact

• Increased safety and reliability of lithium-ion batteries
• Improved understanding of potential issues and mitigation strategies
• Inform best practice and provide knowledge to various stakeholders

Successful Applications

• Identified battery degradation mechanisms
• Identified important factors causing battery safety incidents

More Information

Dr Wesley Dose School of Chemistry T : + 61 2 9348 1577 E : wesley . dose @ unsw . edu . au

Capabilities and Facilities

• Battery fabrication and testing under standard and harsh conditions
• Access to X-ray computed tomography for nondestructive imaging and analysis of cells
• Comprehensive post-mortem analysis of battery materials

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