Abstract
The implementation of reference electrodes (RE) in lithium-ion battery cells represents a promising way to optimize fast-charging, evaluate the C-rate capability of new electrode materials, and monitor cell aging more precisely. However, their design and material choice are under debate. Recently, lithium titanate oxide (LTO, Li4Ti5O12) and lithium iron oxide (LFP, LiFePO4) have been dip-coated onto wide-meshed metal nets to reduce the blocking effect. Still, this process is elaborate and not common in electrode manufacturing.In this study, we show a new post-processing method to fabricate user-defined REs based on LFP via an ultrashort pulse laser. The REs were designed in such a way that the blocking of the Li+ ion pathways should be as small as possible. Testing these special REs in NMC811/graphite full pouch cells revealed slim to no influence on the cell capacity while delivering reproducible voltages, even at high C-rates. Moreover, cell thickness change measurements at the RE site during cycling and post-mortem analysis showed no sign of blocking.
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