Heating of Li-Ion Battery and Visualization of Electrolyte Dynamics

Lithium-ion batteries play a critical role in electric vehicles, energy storage systems, medical devices, and portable electronics. Understanding how electrolyte movement, gas formation, and internal structural changes occur during heating and cooling is essential for improving battery performance, safety, and reliability. However, capturing these dynamic processes non-destructively remains a significant challenge for battery researchers and manufacturers.  

Discover how Tescan UniTOM XL combines dynamic micro-CT imaging, temperature-controlled in-situ experimentation, and automated acquisition workflows to visualize electrolyte dynamics inside a cylindrical Li-ion battery. By integrating temperature control directly into Acquila™ acquisition software, researchers can perform fully automated heating protocols and time-lapse imaging, providing valuable insight into electrolyte movement, gas pocket formation, and battery behavior under changing thermal conditions.