The Latest Trends in Electric Vehicles Batteries

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2021

Authors

Rui Martim Salgado (Author) Other; Federico Danzi (Author) FEUP; Joana C. R. E. Oliveira (Author) FEUP; Anter El-Azab (Author) Other; Pedro Ponces Camanho (Author) FEUP; Maria Helena Braga (Author) FEUP

Journal

Title: Molecules

Vol. 26 No. 17

Final page: 3188

ISSN: 1420-3049

Publisher: MDPI

Indexing

ISI Web of Knowledge - 24 Citations

ISI Web of Science

Scopus - 26 Citations

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Technological sciences

Associated Projects

MatER - MatER - Materials for Energy Research Group

ALBATTS - Alliance for Batteries, Training and Skills

LAETA2023 - Programático - ET - Emerging Technologies - LAETA2023 - Programático - ET - Emerging Technologies

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00T-Z29

DOI: 10.3390/molecules26113188

Abstract (EN): Global energy demand is rapidly increasing due to population and economic growth, especially in large emerging countries, which will account for 90% of energy demand growth to 2035. Electric vehicles (EVs) play a paramount role in the electrification revolution towards the reduction of the carbon footprint. Here, we review all the major trends in Li-ion batteries technologies used in EVs. We conclude that only five types of cathodes are used and that most of the EV companies use Nickel Manganese Cobalt oxide (NMC). Most of the Li-ion batteries anodes are graphite-based. Positive and negative electrodes are reviewed in detail as well as future trends such as the effort to reduce the Cobalt content. The electrolyte is a liquid/gel flammable solvent usually containing a LiFeP6 salt. The electrolyte makes the battery and battery pack unsafe, which drives the research and development to replace the flammable liquid by a solid electrolyte.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 41