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How does the self-discharge rate affect battery capacity?

The inconsistency of the self-discharge rate of each cell in series has an impact on the capacity of the battery pack, which is one of the best interpretations of the Cannikin Law. The cells with high self-discharge rate in series determine the pack capacity.

Does self discharge affect lithium-ion batteries?

Self discharge plays a crucial role in maintaining the lifespan and capacity of lithium-ion batteries. This study investigated the effects of storage conditions

Do lithium ion batteries self-discharge?

Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) are the dominant electrochemical storage technology used in electric vehicles due to their high energy and power densities, as well as their long cycle life (Li et al., 2023). However, LiBs gradually self-discharge over time, which depends on temperature and state of charge (SoC).

Do lithium-ion cells self-discharge?

Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed. Self-discharge of lithium-ion cells leads to voltage decay over time. In this work, the self-discharge was measured at 30 °C for three cell types at various voltage levels for about 150 days in a constant voltage mode determining the current at a high precision (float current).

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