Advanced Rechargeable Lithium Sulfur Dioxide Cell
Abstract
The electrochemical performance and safety of the rechargeable lithium sulfur dioxide system has been investigated in laboratory cells and in high rate D cells. Small design and active materials were optimized to that cathode utilization of 1.6Ah/gram of carbon and 0.19Ah/cm3 of cathode were achieved with 100-200 cycles. Discharge and charge of cells at temperatures down to -30 deg C were examined, as were pulse discharge, storage, high temperature, and voltage delay. Analytical techniques were developed for determination Of S02 electrolyte phase behavior and analysis of lithium dithionate degradation product. Cell venting, shorting, and over-heating remain persistent problems as the testing proceeds to the larger spiral-wound cell. Cell venting seems to occur the most on charge, or shortly thereafter, and is associated with accumulation of reactive side-products. Large cell electrodes are pyrophoric when examined in air after extensive cycling.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA250027
Entities
People
- C. Todino
- F. Goebel
- M. Guentert
- P. Harris
- R. C. Mcdonald
- R. Vierra
- S. Hossain