Patricio Solana Bustamante
Electrical engineering
Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
Graduation date: Spring 2027
FURI | Fall 2024
Comparing Lithium and Sodium-Ion Battery Degradation Using Non-Destructive X-Ray Scans
The objective of this research is to analyze the behavior of lithium and sodium-ion cells cycled at slow rates in extreme temperatures, since cells tend to malfunction in said conditions. The research is performed through a characterization process, analyzing the capacity and charge curves as well as with the help of CT scans of the cells. CT scans are non-destructive X-rays on the cells that help in understanding the performance of the batteries has applications in repurposing obsolete batteries, comparing sodium-ion battery as a more sustainable alternative to lithium and finding how performance in extreme temperatures could be improved.
Mentor: Nick Rolston
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