Experimental Studies of Electrode Particles

Experimental efforts to understand the mechanics in single-particle electrodes are twofold. One group of studies has attempted to find evidence to connect failure mechanisms and mechanics. Mechanical failure of battery materials (i.e., particle fracture) has been considered to be one of the major failure mechanisms of Li-ion batteries, causing loss of electrical contact through separated electrodes. 

Another group of studies on micro-scale battery materials have attempted to find a hnk between stractural characteristics and electrochemical performance. The most common experimental method is to use thin-film electrodes. Defined by a thickness of less than a few microns, thin films have some advantages for 

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