Battery particles lit up while charging (VIDEO)

Purdue University

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The individual metal-oxide particles of a lithium-ion battery become visibly brighter as they charge. By analyzing the patterns of how these particle groups become brighter, researchers can extrapolate the behavior of an entire battery.

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Purdue University/Kejie Zhao research group

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