[Case Study] Reduction of Electrolyte and Formation of SEI Film in MaterialsStudio

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『Materials Studio』

last updated：Mar 26, 2026

"Materials Studio" can perform battery property calculations [Case Study Introduction].

◇Introduction of examples of electrolyte reduction and SEI film formation - The SEI film refers to the film formed by the decomposition products of the electrolyte on the electrode surface. - Its role includes preventing excessive decomposition of the electrode liquid and regulating the ions absorbed by the electrode; however, an increase in the SEI film can lead to increased electrical resistance and a decline in battery performance. ◆Details of the case - A Li / Li2CO3 / EC model was created. - The energy barrier of the SEI film, which plays a role in preventing excessive ion supply to the electrode, can be observed. - The charge transfer coefficient α, calculated from the Butler-Volmer equation, is approximately 0.22, which matches the experimental value. - This report has enabled a bottom-up modeling approach for battery design. 【Product Features】 ■ Also optimal for "Materials Informatics" ■ Simulation software that streamlines material development It can be used by those engaged in research, development, design, and manufacturing across various industry sectors. ■ Helps in the development of new materials more efficiently and easily. *For more details, please feel free to contact us. Wavefront Inc. Sales Department MAIL: sales@wavefront.co.jp

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Materials Studio provides a graphical user environment called Materials Studio Visualizer, which can be used to create, manipulate, and display models of molecules, crystals, surfaces, polymers, and mesoscale structures.
Multiscale Simulation of Materials 'Materials Studio' is a comprehensive modeling/simulation platform equipped with: - Quantum mechanics (Density Functional Theory) - Classical mechanics (Molecular Dynamics Calculations) - Mesoscale (Dissipative Particle Dynamics Calculations, etc.) along with statistical, analytical/crystallization tools.
The SEI film refers to the film formed on the electrode surface by the decomposition products of the electrolyte. For the model of the SEI film, we are referring to a model like this one.
Results of the SEI case this time ▶ A model for Li / Li2CO3 / EC has been created ▶ The energy barrier in the part of the SEI film that serves to prevent excessive ion supply to the electrode can be observed ▶ The charge transfer coefficient α calculated from the Butler-Volmer equation is approximately 0.22, which matches the experimental value ▶ This report has enabled a bottom-up modeling approach for battery design