Lithium plating happens when lithium deposits as a metal on the anode instead of properly intercalating into the electrode material. This can lead to some serious safety issues.
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Preventing Lithium Plating Issues
March 4, 2025
Lithium plating can lead to capacity loss, performance degradation and serious safety risks, including internal short circuits and thermal runaway.
At TWAICE, we’ve tackled this challenge with our latest Anode Potential Simulation Model, which enables fast and reliable lithium plating prediction to optimize charging strategies.
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