PatentsSamsung SDI aims to identify unusual battery cells from balancing timeA newly published US application evaluates each cell's accumulated balancing time. It could provide a diagnostic signal; detection rates are missing.October 3, 2026·2 min read▲—▼
PatentsToyota filing: manganese at the cathode surface aims to preserve capacitySmall test cells retained 85% versus 66% capacity after 100 cycles, according to the filing. The comparison does not isolate the surface effect, however.September 19, 2026·2 min read▲—▼
PatentsLG/Eatron Patent: Edge AI Detects Lithium PlatingAn edge model aims to detect lithium plating inside an operating battery pack and adjust its operation. The error rate remains decisive.September 5, 2026·1 min read▲—▼