A continuum model for lithium plating and dendrite formation in lithium-ion batteries: Formulation and validation against experiment

This work presents a novel physics-based model for lithium plating and dendrite formation in lithium-ion batteries. The formation of Li metal is an undesirable side-effect of fast charging and a primary contributor to cell degradation and failure. The model distinguishes between three types of plated Li metal, namely: (a) Li metal plated within the pores of the solid electrolyte interphase (assumed to be electronically connected to the anode …