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Battery engineering is still stuck in build-test-iterate cycles. The simulation tools that transformed other industries haven't worked for batteries, because the hard part isn't the geometry. It's the physics.

Lithium iron phosphate (LFP) has become the backbone of stationary energy storage. Grid-scale containers lined up alongside transmission lines symbolize its role in delivering safe, long-lasting, and cost-effective power. The chemistry’s stability, long cycle life, and affordability make it the preferred choice for utilities and developers alike—while new entrants like LMFP and sodium-ion promise to expand the landscape further.

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Ionworks is pleased to announce the appointment of Liam Cooney as its Founding Commercial Officer. Liam brings a distinguished track record of leadership across the energy technology and enterprise software sectors, with nearly 20 years of experience spanning commercial strategy, customer success, and technical deployment.

Mechanics is a critical factor influences degradation mechanisms. Unlike SEI formation or lithium plating, mechanical effects do not directly degrade the battery. Instead, they create the conditions that accelerate other degradation pathways, making them a crucial aspect of battery modeling.

While SEI growth is an inevitable part of battery aging, another degradation mechanism can lead to even more severe consequences: lithium plating. In this post, we’ll take a closer look at lithium plating, the conditions that cause it, and how it can be modeled.