Development of Stainless Steel Laminate Li-Ion Pouch Cell for Space Application
Abstract
This paper describes the development of stainless steel laminate Li-ion pouch battery cells for space application. Currently, the cells have a high specific energy of 118 Wh/kg for 10-Ah cells at the moment. Unlike conventional Li-ion pouch cells for terrestrial use, where the casing is made of aluminum laminate, Li-ion pouch cells made with stainless steel laminate neither expand nor lose their capacity after charge/discharge cycles in vacuum. The results of a mechanical environment test show that the cell also meet the requirements for vibration and pyroshock tolerance during launch.
- Publication:
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ESA Special Publication
- Pub Date:
- August 2014
- Bibcode:
- 2014ESASP.719E..97O