Fast Charging and Optimal Design of Li-ion batteries

Fast charging of Li-ion battery considering various fade mechanisms such as: 

1. Plating reaction
2. SEI reaction
3. Thermal degradation

Following publication covers our effort in fast charging algorithms using detailed electrochemical models. 

1. B. Suthar, V. Ramadesigan, S. De, R. D. Braatz, V. R. Subramanian, Optimal charging profiles for mechanically constrained lithium-ion batteries. Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 16, 277-287 (2014).

2. B. Suthar, P. W. C. Northrop, R. D. Braatz, V. R. Subramanian, Optimal Charging Profiles with Minimal Intercalation-Induced Stresses for Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Reformulated Pseudo 2-Dimensional Models. J. Electrochem. Soc. 161, F3144-F3155 (2014).

Conference Proceedings 

1. B. Suthar et al. (2013) Optimal control and state estimation of lithium-ion batteries using reformulated models. in 2013 American Control Conference, pp 5350-5355.

2. B. Suthar, D. Sonawane, R. D. Braatz, V. R. Subramanian, Optimal Low Temperature Charging of Lithium-ion Batteries. IFAC-PapersOnLine 48, 1216-1221 (2015).