The performance of advanced new materials such as batteries depends a lot on their structure. Imaging techniques like electron microscopy and CT are effective methods to capture information about the structure of different battery components at multiple scales. Imaging analysis software can then turn the image into data for researchers to quantitatively interpret the structure–performance correlation.
At the macro level, Thermo Scientific Avizo Software can be used to assess the quality of the manufacturing process by allowing you to look into packaging, check solder points, and detect leakage or porosity and delamination. You can also examine the aging process and investigate foil, cathode, and anode morphological changes or core leakage.
At the microscopic level, Avizo Software allows you to estimate the tortuosity and permeability of the porosity structure of electrode and separator; you can then use effective transport parameters in the electrochemical performance simulation. You can characterize the cell’s performance by quantifying the triple phase boundary (TPB), phase distribution, and connectivity.
