Known load test
Apply a fixed, known load and record voltage over time. This is the primary performance check and the most direct way to compare cells under the same conditions.
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Measured under load, then examined directly.
The near-term work is intentionally narrow: apply a known load, record voltage response, inspect the resulting cells with SEM, and use EIS only where it helps interpret the final results.
Testing methodology
Experimental verification of modeled limits.
The core philosophy is that modeled equations only represent hypotheses. True performance is verified through physical disassembly and electrochemical characterization.
Voltage trace review
Measure the voltage curve during the load test and compare the shape, stability, and cutoff point against the expected behavior of the cell chemistry.
SEM analysis
Use SEM on selected samples after testing to inspect morphology, surface change, and any failure signatures that show up at the electrode level.
Optional EIS
Run EIS only where it adds value to the final interpretation, mainly to help explain interface behavior or resistance changes seen in the load test.
Repeat comparison
Repeat the same load and measurement setup across multiple cells so the results are comparable and not tied to a single sample.
Result filtering
Keep the final claims limited to the measurements that are actually supported by the test data, especially the load response and SEM findings.