Guest Researcher | Spring 2025

Comparing Lithium- and Sodium-ion Battery Degradation at Extreme Temperatures

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The objective of this research is to analyze the behavior of lithium- and sodium-ion cells cycled at slow rates in extreme temperatures because cells tend to malfunction in said conditions. The research is performed through a characterization process, analyzing the capacity and charge curves for both cylindrical and coin cells.

Student researcher

Patricio Solana Bustamante

Electrical engineering

Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico

Graduation date: Spring 2027