Journal
BATTERIES-BASEL
Volume 5, Issue 1, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/batteries5010012
Keywords
reference electrode; lithium-ion battery; batteries; impedance; EIS; two-electrode; three-electrode; geometry; composition; electrolyte
Funding
- National Measurement System of the UK Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
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Use of a reference electrode (RE) in Li-ion batteries (LIBs) aims to enable quantitative evaluation of various electrochemical aspects of operation such as: (i) the distinct contribution of each cell component to the overall battery performance, (ii) correct interpretation of current and voltage data with respect to the components, and (iii) the study of reaction mechanisms of individual electrodes. However, care needs to be taken to ensure the presence of the RE does not perturb the normal operation of the cell. Furthermore, if not properly controlled, geometrical and chemical features of the RE can have a significant influence on the measured response. Here, we present a comprehensive review of the range of RE types and configurations reported in the literature, with a focus on critical aspects such as electrochemical methods of analysis, cell geometry, and chemical composition of the RE and influence of the electrolyte. Some of the more controversial issues reported in the literature are highlighted and the benefits and drawbacks of the use of REs as an in situ diagnostic tool in LIBs are discussed.
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