Assessing spatial non-uniformities in lithium-ion battery state of charge using ultrasound immersion testing

Enhancing the performance, safety and reliability of battery management systems is crucial for advancing the state of the art in battery electric vehicles. Current research explores the potential of ultrasound to monitor state of charge (SoC) changes in individual batteries. Understanding spatial variations in SoC is essential, as nonuniformities could lead to sub-optimal performance, premature ageing, and possible safety risks. This study uses ultrasound immersion testing to map wave speed and attenuation at different SoC levels during battery discharging. Results indicate nonuniform wave speed and attenuation suggestive of SoC spatial variations within single cells. Future work will include acoustic measurements under various discharge rates and relaxation periods to provide further insights into SoC inhomogeneities. Potential causes of structure and manufacturing variations of the battery are discussed, highlighting the need to address these issues to prevent over-charging/overdischarging in specific battery areas.

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Work Title Assessing spatial non-uniformities in lithium-ion battery state of charge using ultrasound immersion testing
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  1. Mac Geoffrey Obinna Ajaereh
  2. Olivia J Cook
  3. Haley N Jones
  4. Nathan Kizer
  5. Lauren Katch
  6. Christopher S Wheatley
  7. Christopher Vagg
  8. Charles Courtney
  9. C Kube
  10. Andrea Paola Arguelles
Keyword
  1. lithium-ion battery
  2. state of charge
  3. wave speed
  4. attenuation
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Work Type Article
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  1. Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics
Publication Date January 1, 2024
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  1. https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0027316
Deposited June 03, 2025

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  • Added Creator Mac Geoffrey Obinna Ajaereh
  • Added Creator Olivia J Cook
  • Added Creator Haley N Jones
  • Added Creator Nathan Kizer
  • Added Creator Lauren Katch
  • Added Creator Christopher S Wheatley
  • Added Creator Christopher Vagg
  • Added Creator Charles Courtney
  • Added Creator C Kube
  • Added Creator Andrea Paola Arguelles
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    • lithium-ion battery , state of charge , wave speed, attenuation
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    • https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0027316