Nanotechnology for Lithium-Ion Batteries [Paperback]

This book combines two areas of intense interest: nanotechnology, and energy conversion and storage devices. In particular, Li-ion batteries have enjoyed conspicuous success in many consumer electronic devices and their projected use in vehicles that will revolutionize the way we travel in the near future. For many applications, Li-ion batteries are the battery of choice. This book consolidates the scattered developments in all areas of research related to nanotechnology and lithium ion batteries.

This unique combined analysis of two scientific success storieslithium-ion batteries and nanotechnologyhas contributions from leading international experts who analyze the positive interplay between them, as well as future developments in energy storage.

Introduction.- Inverse opal nanoarchitectures as Lithium-ion battery materials.- Nano-engineered silicon anodes for Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries.- Tin-based anode materials for Li-ion batteries.- Beyond intercalation: Nanoscaled enabled conversion anode materials for Li-ion batteries.- Graphene-based composite anodes for Lithium-ion batteries.- Nano-sized and nano-structured cathode materials for Li-ion batteries.- Design and properties of LiFePO_4?nano-materials for high power applications.- Effect of nanoparticles on electrolytes and electrode/electrolyte interface.- Micro scaled three dimensional architectures for battery applications.

From the reviews:

A recommended addition to every library serving researches and engineers active in the field of electrochemical energy conversion and storage. (Rudolf Holze, Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, Vol. 17, 2013)

Dr. Yaser Abu-Lebdeh is a research officer and group leader at the National Research Council of Canada in Ottawa. His research focuses on energy storage and conversion materials and devices including lithium batteries and has co-authored over 40 publications and 4 patents in the lcc