Reliable and robust tab joints in pouch cells are key to the functional reliability and durability of lithium-ion batteries. In this study, a novel solder-reinforced adhesive (SRA) bonding technology is applied to lithium-ion battery tab joining, and its feasibility is explored by the application of simplified specimens. The three main components involved in the implementation of the SRA process are the substrate, solder ball, and adhesive system. The application of flux to the solder balls and the size of the adhesive application area are the two main process variables. Results showed that both the flux and adhesive area have positive correlation with the mechanical performance due to the formation of a robust connection of the solder and the substrate. In addition, the SRA joints have a relatively lower resistivity than joints fabricated by conventional ultrasonic welding (USW) technology. Thus, there is significant potential for this process to be applied for joining of battery tabs.
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April 2019
Research-Article
Joining Lithium-Ion Battery Tabs Using Solder-Reinforced Adhesive
Qingxin Zhang,
Qingxin Zhang
Shanghai Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacture for Thin-walled Structures,
School of Mechanical Engineering,
Shanghai 200240,
e-mail: zhangqingxin@sjtu.edu.cn
School of Mechanical Engineering,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
,Shanghai 200240,
P.R. China
e-mail: zhangqingxin@sjtu.edu.cn
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Ryan C. Sekol,
Ryan C. Sekol
Manufacturing Systems Research Lab,
30470 Harley Earl Boulevard,
Warren, MI 48092
e-mail: Ryan.sekol@gm.com
General Motors Research & Development Center
,30470 Harley Earl Boulevard,
Warren, MI 48092
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Chaoqun Zhang,
Chaoqun Zhang
Shanghai Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacture for Thin-walled Structures,
Shanghai 200240,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
,Shanghai 200240,
P.R. China
;State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration,
School of Mechanical Engineering,
Shanghai 200240,
e-mail: chaoqunzhang@sjtu.edu.cn
School of Mechanical Engineering,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
,Shanghai 200240,
P.R. China
e-mail: chaoqunzhang@sjtu.edu.cn
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Yongbing Li,
Yongbing Li
1
Shanghai Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacture for Thin-walled Structures,
Shanghai 200240,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
,Shanghai 200240,
P.R. China
;State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration,
School of Mechanical Engineering,
Shanghai 200240,
e-mail: yongbinglee@sjtu.edu.cn
School of Mechanical Engineering,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
,Shanghai 200240,
P.R. China
e-mail: yongbinglee@sjtu.edu.cn
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Blair E. Carlson
Blair E. Carlson
Manufacturing Systems Research Lab,
30470 Harley Earl Boulevard,
Warren, MI 48092
e-mail: blair.carlson@gm.com
General Motors Research & Development Center
,30470 Harley Earl Boulevard,
Warren, MI 48092
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Qingxin Zhang
Shanghai Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacture for Thin-walled Structures,
School of Mechanical Engineering,
Shanghai 200240,
e-mail: zhangqingxin@sjtu.edu.cn
School of Mechanical Engineering,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
,Shanghai 200240,
P.R. China
e-mail: zhangqingxin@sjtu.edu.cn
Ryan C. Sekol
Manufacturing Systems Research Lab,
30470 Harley Earl Boulevard,
Warren, MI 48092
e-mail: Ryan.sekol@gm.com
General Motors Research & Development Center
,30470 Harley Earl Boulevard,
Warren, MI 48092
e-mail: Ryan.sekol@gm.com
Chaoqun Zhang
Shanghai Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacture for Thin-walled Structures,
Shanghai 200240,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
,Shanghai 200240,
P.R. China
;State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration,
School of Mechanical Engineering,
Shanghai 200240,
e-mail: chaoqunzhang@sjtu.edu.cn
School of Mechanical Engineering,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
,Shanghai 200240,
P.R. China
e-mail: chaoqunzhang@sjtu.edu.cn
Yongbing Li
Shanghai Key Laboratory of Digital Manufacture for Thin-walled Structures,
Shanghai 200240,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
,Shanghai 200240,
P.R. China
;State Key Laboratory of Mechanical System and Vibration,
School of Mechanical Engineering,
Shanghai 200240,
e-mail: yongbinglee@sjtu.edu.cn
School of Mechanical Engineering,
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
,Shanghai 200240,
P.R. China
e-mail: yongbinglee@sjtu.edu.cn
Blair E. Carlson
Manufacturing Systems Research Lab,
30470 Harley Earl Boulevard,
Warren, MI 48092
e-mail: blair.carlson@gm.com
General Motors Research & Development Center
,30470 Harley Earl Boulevard,
Warren, MI 48092
e-mail: blair.carlson@gm.com
1Corresponding author.
Manuscript received September 24, 2018; final manuscript received February 6, 2019; published online March 2, 2019. Assoc. Editor: Wayne Cai.
J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. Apr 2019, 141(4): 044502 (7 pages)
Published Online: March 2, 2019
Article history
Received:
September 24, 2018
Revision Received:
February 6, 2019
Accepted:
February 7, 2019
Citation
Zhang, Q., Sekol, R. C., Zhang, C., Li, Y., and Carlson, B. E. (March 2, 2019). "Joining Lithium-Ion Battery Tabs Using Solder-Reinforced Adhesive." ASME. J. Manuf. Sci. Eng. April 2019; 141(4): 044502. https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042842
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