Internal resistance is one of the limiting factors for the output power of lithium-ion batteries. When the internal resistance of the battery is high, the current passing through the battery will result in a significant voltage drop, leading to a reduction in the battery’s output power. b. Internal resistance leads to self-discharge in batteries.
a. Internal resistance is one of the limiting factors for the output power of lithium-ion batteries. When the internal resistance of the battery is high, the current passing through the battery will result in a significant voltage drop, leading to a reduction in the battery’s output power.
Internal resistance can be thought of as a measure of the “quality” of a battery cell. A low internal resistance indicates that the battery cell is able to deliver a large current with minimal voltage drop, while a high internal resistance indicates that the battery cell is less able to deliver a large current and experiences a larger voltage drop.
Temperature plays a substantial role in influencing internal resistance. Generally, higher temperatures lead to lower internal resistance. To enhance the performance of lithium-ion cells/batteries, various measures can be employed to reduce internal resistance. Here are some common methods: 1. Optimization of Battery Materials
For example, a high-performance lithium-ion cell designed for high-rate discharge applications may have an internal resistance of around 50 mΩ, while a lower-performance cell designed for low-rate discharge applications may have an internal resistance of around 200 mΩ.
However, the SOC has a higher influence on the internal resistance under low temperatures, because SOC affects the resistance value of the battery by influencing the disassembly and embedding speed of lithium ions in anode and cathode as well as the viscosity of electrolyte (Ahmed et al., 2015).
A low internal resistance indicates that the battery cell is able to deliver a large current with minimal voltage drop, while a high internal resistance indicates that the battery cell is less able to deliver a large current and experiences a larger …