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On the basis of a lot of investigation on the spectral sensitivity of photo degradation of plastics and on the underestimated influence of temperature and relative humidity on degradation processes a new type of weathering device was presented at the end of the seventies:
It was a combination of a radiation source with fluorescent UV lamps and a precise climatic cabinet.
The radiation emission from a combination of four different types of fluorescent UV lamps was superimposed on the specimen surfaces in the climatic cabinet to match the UV part of solar radiation as closely as possible. Air temperature was controlled to within ± 1 °C, and relative humidity to within ± 5 %RH.
As the lamps’ emission is focussed on the UV range almost no radiation heating of the sample occurs. Therefore, the temperature of the sample, which is the quantity of consideration for the degradation, is nearly identical with the chamber’s air temperature, which is the quantity to be controlled. Also, therefore, high humidity can be obtained on the sample surface. The limitation of the emission to the UV range is sufficient for the study of the polymer matrix.
This type of weathering device offers an exactness of microclimatic control of the sample’s surface, which should be a standard for weathering devices. Even now it is the only weathering device which generates pure relative humidity (without aerosol).
Carbons doped with iron and nitrogen (Fe–N–Cs) are highly promising electrocatalysts for energy conversion reactions in the oxygen, nitrogen and carbon cycles. Containing no platinum group metals, they nevertheless compete with platinum-based catalysts in crucial fuel cell reactions, such as oxygen reduction in acid. Yet deployment of Fe–N–Cs in fuel cells requires also a flow-enhancing pore structure, and a scalable synthesis procedure – a rarely-met combination of requirements. We now report such a simple synthesis of over 10 g of an Fe–N–C catalyst with high activity towards oxygen reduction in acid. Atomically-dispersed Fe–N4 active sites were designed orthogonally and simultaneously with hierarchical micro-, meso- and macroporosity, by exploiting a dual role of magnesium ions during pyrolysis. Combining the “active site imprinting” and “self-templating” strategies in a single novel magnesium iminodiacetate precursor yielded a catalyst with high specific surface area (SSA > 1600 m2 g−1), a flow-enhancing hierarchical porosity, and high relative abundance of the most desirable D1-type Fe–N4 sites (43%, by Mössbauer spectroscopy at 4.2 K). Despite the relatively low iron contents, the catalysts feature halfwave potentials up to 0.70 V vs. RHE at pH 1 and a mass activity of 1.22 A g−1 at 0.8 V vs. RHE in RDE experiments. Thanks to the simple and scalable synthesis, this active and stable catalyst may serve as a workhorse in academic and industrial research into atomically-dispersed ORR electrocatalysis.
Aktuelle Versuche der BAM
(2021)
Sicherheitskonzepte werden für die verschiedenen Szenarien für Lithiumakkus benötigt: Vor allem für den Bereich der Lagerung gibt es im Moment nur wenige Vorgaben. Im Vortrag werden verschiedene Brandschutzkonzepte vorgestellt. Für die Lagerung werden Empfehlungen ausgesprochen, die teilweise an die Vorgaben der Transportvorschriften anknüpfen.
Derzeit existieren für Gefahrgutverpackungen in den internationalen Gefahrgutvorschriften keine Festlegungen für quantitative Grenzleckageraten, die sich an Sicherheitsbetrachtungen während der Beförderung orientieren. Für die Dichtheitsprüfung im Rahmen der Bauartzulassung von Gefahrgutverpackungen für flüssige Füllgüter ist das Standardprüfverfahren das Eintauchverfahren in Wasser („Bubble Test“). Hierbei handelt es sich um ein lokalisierendes Prüfverfahren. Seine Anwendung lässt keine quantitative Aussage darüber zu, ob unter Beförderungsbedingungen aufgrund von strömungsbedingter Stofffreisetzung durch Leckstellen der Gefahrgutverpackungen die Gefahr der Bildung einer explosionsfähigen Atmosphäre besteht. Zentrales Ziel der vorliegenden Arbeit ist daher, zunächst quantitative Dichtheitsanforderungen an Gefahrgutverpackungen im Hinblick auf die Entstehung explosionsfähiger Dampf-Luft-Gemische während des Transports zu entwickeln. Im Anschluss werden strömungsbedingte Leckageraten der Verschlüsse verschiedener Bauarten von Gefahrgutverpackungen gemessen. Der Vergleich der Messwerte mit den berechneten Grenzwerten ermöglicht die Einschätzung hinsichtlich der Bildung einer explosionsfähigen Atmosphäre. Dieser quantitative Ansatz zur Beurteilung der Dichtheit ist für Gefahrgutverpackungen derzeit noch nicht etabliert. Die Grenzleckageraten werden für das Szenario des interkontinentalen Transports von Gefahrgutverpackungen in einem 20-Fuß-Frachtcontainer im Hinblick auf die untere Explosionsgrenze abgeleitet. Dies geschieht unter Annahme einer Worst-Case-Betrachtung für Beförderungsdauer, Beladung und Luftwechselrate. Als mittlere Beförderungstemperatur wird 30 °C angesetzt. Eine vollständige Durchmischung im freien Luftraum des Containers wird angenommen. Es werden drei repräsentative Baugrößen von Gefahrgutverpackungen gewählt, mit einem Volumen von ca. 6 L, ca. 60 L und ca. 220 L. Als Füllgüter werden die 23 meistbeförderten flüssigen Gefahrgüter betrachtet. Die treibende Kraft für die Strömung durch Leckstellen ist der sich in der Verpackung ausbildende Überdruck. Die Berechnung des Überdrucks erfolgt durch analytische Modellgleichungen in Abhängigkeit der spezifischen Stoffdaten, Füllgrad, Befülltemperatur, Transporttemperatur und Nachgiebigkeit der Verpackungsbauart. Die quantitative Leckageratenmessung der Gefahrgutverpackungen wird mit dem Überdruckverfahren mit Ansammlung (Akkumulationsverfahren) unter Verwendung von Helium als Prüfgas vorgenommen. Zusätzlich erfolgt die Detektion weiterer potentieller Leckstellen außerhalb des Verschlussbereiches mit dem Schnüffelverfahren. Bei allen untersuchten Bauarten, mit Ausnahme des 6 L-Feinstblechkanisters, ist der Verschluss die einzige systematische Leckstelle der Verpackung. Die Messung der Helium-Leckageraten und der anschließende Vergleich mit den berechneten Helium-Grenzleckageraten zeigt, dass folgende Bauarten hinsichtlich des Erreichens der unteren Explosionsgrenze (UEG) durch eine Leckageströmung als kritisch einzuschätzen sind: Kunststoffverpackungen mit Schraubverschlüssen mit Flachdichtung, wenn bei diesen bestimmte Schädigungsmuster im Verschlussbereich vorliegen; Feinstblechkanister, da bei ihnen nicht nur der Verschlussbereich eine Leckstelle darstellt; Kunststoffverpackungen mit Schraubverschlüssen mit Flachdichtung, wenn diese auch für Füllgüter der Verpackungsgruppe I zugelassen sind. Als Konsequenz sollten bei diesen kritischen Bauarten entweder Modifikationen in Bezug auf die Verpackung selbst oder auf die Transportbedingungen im Frachtcontainer vorgenommen werden. Bei Kunststoffverpackungen ist auch die Füllgutpermeation als Freisetzungsmechanismus relevant. Es wird der prinzipielle Rechenweg zur Berücksichtigung dieses Quellterms exemplarisch gezeigt. Diese Arbeit leistet einen grundlegenden Beitrag für die Etablierung einer systematischen quantitativen Dichtheitsbetrachtung von Gefahrgutverpackungen mit dem Ziel der Verbesserung der Sicherheit beim interkontinentalen Gefahrguttransport im Frachtcontainer.
Derzeit existieren für Gefahrgutverpackungen in den internationalen Gefahrgutvorschriften keine Festlegungen für quantitative Grenzleckageraten, die sich an Sicherheitsbetrachtungen während der Beförderung orientieren. Für die Dichtheitsprüfung im Rahmen der Bauartzulassung von Gefahrgutverpackungen für flüssige Füllgüter ist das Standardprüfverfahren das Eintauchverfahren in Wasser („Bubble Test“). Hierbei handelt es sich um ein lokalisierendes Prüfverfahren. Seine Anwendung lässt keine quantitative Aussage darüber zu, ob unter Beförderungsbedingungen aufgrund von strömungsbedingter Stofffreisetzung durch Leckstellen der Gefahrgutverpackungen die Gefahr der Bildung einer explosionsfähigen Atmosphäre besteht. Ziel der vorliegenden Untersuchungen ist daher, zunächst quantitative Dichtheitsanforderungen an Gefahrgutverpackungen im Hinblick
auf die Entstehung explosionsfähiger Dampf-Luft-Gemische während des
Transports zu entwickeln. Im Anschluss werden strömungsbedingte Leckageraten der Verschlüsse verschiedener Bauarten von Gefahrgutverpackungen gemessen. Der Vergleich der Messwerte mit den berechneten Grenzwerten ermöglicht die Einschätzung hinsichtlich der Bildung einer explosionsfähigen Atmosphäre. Dieser quantitative Ansatz zur Beurteilung der Dichtheit ist für Gefahrgutverpackungen derzeit noch nicht etabliert.
Die quantitative Leckageratenmessung der Gefahrgutverpackungen wird mit dem Überdruckverfahren mit Ansammlung (Akkumulationsverfahren) unter Verwendung von Helium als Prüfgas vorgenommen. Zusätzlich erfolgt die Detektion weiterer potentieller Leckstellen außerhalb des Verschlussbereiches mit dem Schnüffelverfahren. Bei allen untersuchten Bauarten, mit Ausnahme des 6 L-Feinstblechkanisters, ist der Verschluss die einzige systematische Leckstelle der Verpackung. Die Messung der Helium-Leckageraten und der anschließende Vergleich mit den berechneten Helium-Grenzleckageraten zeigt, dass folgende Bauarten hinsichtlich des Erreichens der unteren Explosionsgrenze (UEG) durch eine Leckageströmung als kritisch einzuschätzen sind: Kunststoffverpackungen mit Schraubverschlüssen mit Flachdichtung, wenn bei diesen bestimmte Schädigungsmuster im Verschlussbereich vorliegen; Feinstblechkanister, da bei ihnen nicht nur der Verschlussbereich eine Leckstelle darstellt; Kunststoffverpackungen mit Schraubverschlüssen mit Flachdichtung, wenn diese auch für Füllgüter der Verpackungsgruppe I zugelassen sind. Als Konsequenz sollten bei diesen kritischen Bauarten entweder Modifikationen in Bezug auf die Verpackung selbst oder auf die Transportbedingungen im Frachtcontainer vorgenommen werden.
To improve on the classic radiometric sensor with radiometric measurement [ ] here a new UV-sensor characteristic for effective UV is proposed that no longer applies equal weighting of spectral irradiation into the UV irradiance value but rather aims at approaching a weighting according to a typical spectral sensitivity curve of polymers. This curve resembles the erythema curve of the skin which is the basis of the UV-index.
For the use of the sensor it would be desirable to keep it in the artificial weathering device for the complete weathering test (including rain phases) while the same sensor should also be applicable for the monitoring of outdoor weathering exposures.
A first application of this kind of weighted measurement and a comparison with radiometric measurements accompanied with polymer ageing results will be presented together with conclusions for a future effective UV irradiance sensor.
Für den Transport von Lithium-Batterien sind verschiedene Vorschriften des Transportrechts zu beachten. Insbesondere für defekte und beschädigte Lithium-Batterien, die beim Transport gefährlich reagieren, in Brand geraten oder giftige Gase freisetzen können, werden in 2019 neue Regelungen anwendbar sein. Die BAM ist in Deutschland zuständige Behörde für deren Umsetzung.
Introduction
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are one key technology to overcome the climate crisis and energy transition challenges. Demands of electric vehicles on higher capacity and power drives research on innovative cathode and anode materials. These high energy-density LIBs are operated at higher voltages, leading to increased electrolyte decay and the current collectors' degradation. Even though this fundamental corrosion process significantly affects battery performance, insufficient research is being done on the aluminum current collector. Fast and convenient analytical methods are needed for monitoring the aging processes in LIBs.
Methods
In this work glow-discharge optical emission spectrometry (GD-OES) was used for depth profile analysis of aged cathode material. The measurements were performed in pulsed radio frequency mode. Under soft and controlled plasma conditions, high-resolution local determination (in depth) of the elemental composition is possible. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) combined with a focused ion beam (FIB) cutting and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) was used to confirm GD-OES results and obtain additional information on elemental distribution.
Results
The aging of coin cells manufactured with different cathode materials (LCO, LMO, NMC111, NMC424, NMC532, NMC622, and NMC811) was studied. GD-OES depth profiling of new and aged cathode materials was performed. Quantitative analysis was possible through calibration with synthetic standards and correction by sputter rate. Different amounts of aluminum deposit on the cathode surface were found for different materials. The deposit has its origin in the corrosion of the aluminum current collector. The results are compatible with results from FIB-EDX. However, GD-OES is a faster and less laborious analytical method. Therefore, it will accelerate research on corrosion processes in high energy-density batteries.
Innovative aspects
- Quantitative depth profiling of cathode material
-Monitoring of corrosion processes in high energy-density lithium-ion batteries
- Systematic investigation of the influence of different cathode materials
A damaging action of HNO3-55% only occurs in combination with its decomposition into nitrous gases, which can be caused by UV radiation. In a laboratory test, transparent HDPE jerrycans have been exposed to both UV radiation and 55 wt-% nitric acid solution at (41 ± 2)°C, for up to 20 days. For comparison, UV radiant exposure (21 days) and nitric acid exposure (up to 6 weeks) were performed separately, at nearly equal temperatures. The respective damages are compared with FTIR spectroscopy in ATR and HT-gel permeation chromatography (GPC) on a molecular level and with hydraulic internal pressure testing as a component test. For the used jerrycans, relevant oxidation can only be found after the combined exposure. The gradual increase in oxidative damage shows the good reproducibility of the lab exposure. The decomposition of nitric acid into nitrous gases by UV radiation – as well as the jerrycan oxidation – is also observed at lower HNO3 concentration (28 wt- %). Similar results are obtained after outdoor tests. Again, the damage occurs only after combined exposure, in contrast to the exposures to UV only and to HNO3 only, which were conducted in parallel. Outdoor exposures are most readily accepted as they represent possible end-use conditions. However, the reproducibility of these exposures is poor due to the large temporal variations in weather. There are also several safety risks, which is why the number of replicates remains limited. Since the outdoor and lab exposure tests show the same qualitative results, it is appropriate to conduct systematic studies in the laboratory. After 6 days of lab exposure, the oxidation damage is rated as critical, which corresponds to about 1/10 year in Central Europe, according to the UV radiant exposure. It should be noted that this amount can also occur in two sunny weeks.
A damaging action of HNO3-55% only occurs in combination with its decomposition into nitrous gases, which can be caused by UV radiation. In a laboratory test, transparent HDPE jerrycans have been exposed to both UV radiation and 55 wt-% nitric acid solution at (41 ± 2)°C, for up to 20 days. For comparison, UV radiant exposure (21 days) and nitric acid exposure (up to 6 weeks) were performed separately, at nearly equal temperatures. The respective damages are compared with FTIR spectroscopy in ATR and HT-gel permeation chromatography (GPC) on a molecular level and with hydraulic internal pressure testing as a component test. For the used jerrycans, relevant oxidation can only be found after the combined exposure. The gradual increase in oxidative damage shows the good reproducibility of the lab exposure. The decomposition of nitric acid into nitrous gases by UV radiation – as well as the jerrycan oxidation – is also observed at lower HNO3 concentration (28 wt- %). Similar results are obtained after outdoor tests. Again, the damage occurs only after combined exposure, in contrast to the exposures to UV only and to HNO3 only, which were conducted in parallel. Outdoor exposures are most readily accepted as they represent possible end-use conditions. However, the reproducibility of these exposures is poor due to the large temporal variations in weather. There are also several safety risks, which is why the number of replicates remains limited. Since the outdoor and lab exposure tests show the same qualitative results, it is appropriate to conduct systematic studies in the laboratory. After 6 days of lab exposure, the oxidation damage is rated as critical, which corresponds to about 1/10 year in Central Europe, according to the UV radiant exposure. It should be noted that this amount can also occur in two sunny weeks.
Unpigmented HDPE jerrycans filled with nitric acid (55%) and water respectively had been exposed to outdoor conditions for one Berlin summer season. As both liquids underwent equal temperature progression, exposure effects of UV radiation and nitric acid as well as of their combination can be separated and compared. On the basis of various property changes after these exposures, synergistic action is evaluated and compared to a damaged Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) from a transport accident.
It is found that carbonyl formation goes along with lightness increase in color measurement due to microcracking and with a worsening in mechanical behavior, all of them showing synergistic effects of UV and nitric acid exposure. In contrast, embedding nitrogen compounds goes along with yellowing of the material but cannot be correlated to oxidation.
The reason for intensified damaging is the decomposition of the 55-percent nitric acid and formation of nitrogen oxides even at ambient temperatures, caused by UV radiation. Thus, damaging effects become similar to those caused by fuming nitric acid exposure at temperatures above 60 °C, with the result of strong oxidative degradation of the polyethylene.
In contrast, exclusive exposure to the 55-percent nitric acid at 40 °C does not cause any failure.
It can therefore be assumed that also the damaged IBC had been exposed to both UV radiation and nitric acid, probably outdoors.
In a laboratory test, transparent high‐density polyethylene (HDPE) jerrycans have been exposed to both UV radiation and 55 wt‐% nitric acid solution at (41 ± 2)°C, for up to 20 days. For comparison, UV radiant exposure (21 days) and nitric acid exposure (up to 6 weeks) were performed separately, at nearly equal temperatures. The damages are compared with FTIR spectroscopy in ATR and HT‐gel permeation chromatography(GPC) on a molecular level and with hydraulic internal pressure testing as a component test. For the used jerrycans, relevant oxidation can only be found after the combined exposure. This is caused by the decomposition of nitric acid into nitrous gases by UV radiation, which is also observed at lower concentrations (28 wt‐%). After 6 days of laboratory exposure, this is rated as critical, which corresponds to about 1/10 year in Central Europe, according to the UV radiant exposure. The gradual increase in oxidative damage shows the reproducibility of the test.
Due to the high damping mechanical properties of fibreboard materials, corrugated fibreboard boxes are widely used as transport packages of dangerous goods.
Since there is a hazard of vertical impact within the distribution system, drop tests are performed as design type tests to assess the package’s ability to withstand damage. However, there is little information in this context regarding the mechanical response of a filled fibreboard box.
This work aims to propose a concept utilizing experimental drop test results by means of finite-element (FE) analyses in order to predict the damage resistance of complete, filled corrugated fibreboard boxes which are ready for transportation.
Due to the high damping mechanical properties of fiberboard materials, corrugated fiberboard boxes are widely used as transport packagings of dangerous goods. Since there is risk of vertical impact within the distribution system, drop tests are performed as design type tests to assess a package’s ability to withstand damage. In this context, however, little is known regarding the transient mechanical response of a filled fiberboard box. The reason is that the nature of the packaging material presents challenges in identifying the deformation mechanisms experimentally. The aim of this work is to provide a framework for predicting the damage resistance of complete, filled corrugated fiberboard boxes which are ready for transportation. Therein, drop test finite-element simulations are used and validated by experimental results. These numerical calculation models are a valuable tool for virtual product development and contribute to the optimization of the design cycle.
Defective or damaged Lithium batteries may react dangerously during transport. Requirements for the safe transport of such batteries have been developed at UN level. They are adopted in the respective transport regulations. BAM as competent authority has the task to interpret those regulations and has developed procedures for testing and approval.
Deconvoluting the impact of early-life abuse conditions on the degradation of lithium-ion cells
(2023)
The successful repurposing of degraded lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries in second-life applications is a vital step towards achieving a circular economy. While reusing aged Li-cells is a promising way of mitigating their overall environmental footprint, it is crucial to anticipate their future safety and performance characteristics . Unfortunately, predicting these properties is a cumbersome task, essentially caused by limited knowledge of the interference of different degradation modes in the cells’ first life.
To still enable estimating of these parameters from a current state, the present study systematically investigates the impacts of abusive conditions in an early phase of the cells’ life on their subsequent degradation behavior. For this purpose, individual Li-cells are initially stressed by different measures such as overcharging, deep-discharging, plating, and deliberate combinations of the aforementioned methods. Electrochemical performance indicators are monitored during subsequent cycling of the cells which provides insights into the interdependencies of different degradation modes induced by specific stress conditions. In this manner, it is clarified whether or not the total degradation can be determined by a convolution or a superposition of individual deterioration effects and, thus, be described as a multidimensional state function.
This knowledge will finally contribute to a better understanding of the performance and safety behavior of degraded Li-ion batteries which can help to successfully implement them into second-life applications.
Lithium batteries are the key technology for the successful implementation of the energy transition. Nevertheless, the consequences of thermal runaway of lithium batteries pose the greatest safety risk. In particular, the transport of damaged lithium batteries poses special challenges in order to minimize the effects of thermal runaway. By developing a precision nail test rig, the positive effects of cooling damaged lithium batteries can be investigated and safe transport temperatures identified.
The mechanical and geometrical properties of impact targets greatly influence the outcome of a drop test. The International Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) as well as ISO 2248 describe the characteristics of impact targets for drop tests of dangerous goods packagings.
According to these regulations, the impact target’s surface needs to be unyielding, under testing conditions non-deformable, flat, and integral with a mass at least 50 times that of the heaviest packaging to be tested. The problem is that many production facilities, especially manufacturers of corrugated fibreboard boxes, do not have their own testing device with the required 50 times mass ratio of the impact target for a regulation compliant drop test during series production. Furthermore, at UN level it is considered necessary to revise these requirements.
In the present paper, the impact target requirements are examined in detail and compared with those in other technical areas (e.g., impact target for container for the transport of radioactive materials). A research method is being developed to investigate the dependency between the mass ratio of the packaging and the target as well as the damage resistance of a drop tested package in relation to specific design characteristics. The results are of high relevance for industry purposes and intended to ensure a uniform level of safety assessment for the mechanical testing of dangerous goods packagings.
The mechanical and geometrical properties of impact targets greatly influence the outcome of a drop test. The International Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) as well as ISO 2248 describe the characteristics of impact targets for drop tests of dangerous goods packagings.
According to these regulations, the impact target’s surface needs to be unyielding, under testing conditions non-deformable, flat, and integral with a mass at least 50 times that of the heaviest packaging to be tested. The problem is that many production facilities, especially manufacturers of corrugated fibreboard boxes, do not have their own testing device with the required 50 times mass ratio of the impact target for a regulation compliant drop test during series production. Furthermore, at UN level it is considered necessary to revise these requirements.
In the present paper, the impact target requirements are examined in detail and compared with those in other technical areas (e.g., impact target for container for the transport of radioactive materials). A research method is being developed to investigate the dependency between the mass ratio of the packaging and the target as well as the damage resistance of a drop tested package in relation to specific design characteristics. The results are of high relevance for industry purposes and intended to ensure a uniform level of safety assessment for the mechanical testing of dangerous goods packagings.