An overview of degradation phenomena modeling in lithium-ion battery electrodes

The formation of solid electrolyte interphase and diffusion induced microcrack in the lithium-ion battery electrodes are predominant degradation mechanisms, which cause capacity fade and cell impedance rise. Physics-based degradation models reveal new insights and allow fundamental understanding of the transport-chemistry-mechanics interactions. In addition, simulation-based diagnostics (e.g. electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, acoustic emission characteristics) can enable virtual probing and interrogation of electrode degradation behavior. This short perspective highlights the recent progress in physics-based degradation modeling and virtual diagnostics in lithium-ion battery electrodes.