Degradation of lithium iron phosphate batteries in energy storage power stations

Does a lithium iron phosphate battery lose capacity?

A lithium iron phosphate battery has superior rapid charging performance and is suitable for electric vehicles designed to be charged frequently and driven short distances between charges. This paper describes the results of testing conducted to evaluate the capacity loss characteristics of a newly developed lithium iron phosphate battery.

What factors affect the performance degradation of lithium-ion batteries?

Table 6. Various test conditions under 25 °C. Fig. 11 (c) shows that the main factors affecting the performance degradation of lithium-ion batteries are environmental temperature (T), charge voltage limit (Vchg), and charging current (Ichg).

Do lithium-ion batteries deteriorate over time?

However, lithium-ion batteries undergo capacity degradation and performance decline over time, which limits their practical applications. Battery performance degradation manifests as a loss of available capacity, decreased power capability, and other related issues.

What happens if a lithium phosphate battery is overcharged?

In the context of the growing prevalence of lithium iron phosphate batteries in energy storage, the issue of gas production during overcharge is of utmost importance. Thermal runaway, often initiated by excessive gas generation, can lead to catastrophic battery failures in energy storage power stations.

What is the nominal capacity of a lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery?

The test subjects are the 18,650 lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with a nominal capacity of 1.1 Ah. The information about the batteries is provided in Table 2. Fig. 2.

What happens if a LFP battery loses active lithium?

During the long charging/discharging process, the irreversible loss of active lithium inside the LFP battery leads to the degradation of the battery's performance. Researchers have developed several methods to achieve cathode material recovery from spent LFP batteries, such as hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy, and direct regeneration.