Abstract

Despite the proposal of numerous advanced materials for batteries, there remains a notable lack of comprehensive assessment protocols that facilitate direct comparisons between laboratory-scale research and industrial trials. Here, we introduce a standardized method coined as extremely lean electrolytic testing (ELET), designed as a uniform framework for evaluating the performance across different battery systems. This approach replicates the cycling behaviour of larger pouch cells within the more manageable format of coin cells under ELET conditions. Employing ELET, we develop quantitative models to create contour maps that standardize cell performance metrics. To demonstrate the ELET efficacy, we explore the mitigation of electrolyte decomposition in lithium-ion batteries through applying polydopamine coatings on silicon/carbon composite anodes, achieving a 150% decrease in electrolyte decomposition compared to uncoated ones. Additionally, we employ the ELET method to compare the performance of various post-secondary and commercial batteries, demonstrating its full utility in battery evaluation.

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