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Cross-scale modeling and experimental integration for advancing cathode electrolyte interphase studies in high energy density lithium-ion batteries
Abstract
Electrochemical interfaces are critical to the performance and durability of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The solid electrode-electrolyte interphase (SEI and CEI) structures that form during cycling can passivate reactive surfaces, ensuring safe operation, but also may contribute to performance degradation. Understanding the microscopic factors influencing interphase formation, growth, and evolution is essential for balanced battery design. While significant research has focused on the anode-electrolyte interphase (SEI), the cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI) remains less explored, despite its importance in high-voltage and advanced battery technologies. Challenges in conducting in-situ or operando experiments arise from the occluded nature of these interfaces and the long timescales involved, often leading to biased interpretations. A validated multi-scale, multi-physics modeling approach, integrated with advanced characterization techniques, can effectively elucidate the intrinsic stability of electrolyte and cathode surfaces, the impact of chemical heterogeneity, and the role of microstructural features on CEI performance. In conclusion, this article reviews current modeling and simulation strategies for studying CEI in advanced LIBs and highlights opportunities for future methodological advancements and experimental integration.
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Weitzner, Stephen E. [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000292785073), Wang, Bo [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)], Rampal, Nikhil [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000321435874), Jeong, Wonseok [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000188941857), Yuan, Suyue [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000302659549), Zhang, Shenli [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000199079967), Bucci, Giovanna [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000173188225), Adelstein, Nicole [San Francisco State Univ., CA (United States)], Yan, Shan [Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States); Stony Brook Univ., NY (United States)] (ORCID:0000000297159100), Marschilok, Amy C. [Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY (United States); Stony Brook Univ., NY (United States)] (ORCID:0000000191740474), Wan, Liwen F. [Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)] (ORCID:0000000253910804). 2025-06-01. Cross-scale modeling and experimental integration for advancing cathode electrolyte interphase studies in high energy density lithium-ion batteries. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ensm.2025.104368
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