Effects of High-Temperature Preconditioning on Li Plating During Low-Temperature Cycling of the COTS LG Chem HG2 Cell

Abstract

Commercial off-the-shelf~(COTS) Li ion cells offer an attractive and rechargeable power source for spacecraft applications. However, since these cells are typically designed for charging above 0\,\textdegree C, challenging sub-zero temperatures could inflict irreversible degradation and safety hazards during in-flight operation. To address these challenges, this work explores strategies affecting their low-temperature performance. Specifically, we investigate the Li plating behavior of the COTS~LG~Chem~18650~HG2 cell during galvanostatic cycling at $-20$\textdegree C and its dependence on prior high-temperature preconditioning protocols, involving either two-week galvanostatic cycling or storage at 30\,\textdegree C, as well as a reference case without preconditioning, i.e., direct cycling at $-20$\textdegree C. Experimental cycling tests reveal distinct differences in Li metal deposition between cells subjected to these conditions. To identify the origin of these discrepancies, we combine computed tomography of the electrode microstructure with three-dimensional, spatially resolved cell modeling and analyze the simulation results.

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