Non-linear electric analogues of the current distribution in porous electrodes

Abstract

Porous battery electrodes can, with respect to their volumetric current distribution, be regarded as electrical networks. Linear, time-independent networks again can be treated by analytical methods. In some practical cases, however, deviations have to be considered: non-linear overvoltage functions, changing conductivities. Current distribution in such non-linear and time-dependent systems can be evaluated either by numerical computor calculations, or by the application of corresponding electrical analogues. The latter way is fairly simple and will be treated here.