Principles and applications of lithium secondary batteries [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Jung-Ki Park

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910141250803321
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Weinheim, : Wiley-VCH, 2012
• ISBN: 3-527-65042-3; 1-280-71574-X; 9786613677174; 3-527-65040-7; 3-527-65043-1
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (382 p.)
• Altri autori (Persone): ParkJung-Ki
• Disciplina: 621.312423
• Soggetti: Lithium cells; Storage batteries
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Principles and Applications of Lithium Secondary Batteries; Contents; List of Contributors; Preface; 1 Introduction; 1.1 History of Batteries; 1.2 Development of Cell Technology; 1.3 Overview of Lithium Secondary Batteries; 1.4 Future of Lithium Secondary Batteries; References; 2 The Basic of Battery Chemistry; 2.1 Components of Batteries; 2.1.1 Electrochemical Cells and Batteries; 2.1.2 Battery Components and Electrodes; 2.1.3 Full Cells and Half Cells; 2.1.4 Electrochemical Reaction and Electric Potential; 2.2 Voltage and Current of Batteries; 2.2.1 Voltage; 2.2.2 Current; 2.2.3 Polarization 2.3 Battery Characteristics; 2.3.1 Capacity; 2.3.2 Energy Density; 2.3.3 Power; 2.3.4 Cycle Life; 2.3.5 Discharge Curves; 3 Materials for Lithium Secondary Batteries; 3.1 Cathode Materials; 3.1.1 Development History of Cathode Materials; 3.1.2 Overview of Cathode Materials; 3.1.2.1 Redox Reaction of Cathode Materials; 3.1.2.2 Discharge Potential Curves; 3.1.2.3 Demand Characteristics of Cathode Materials; 3.1.2.4 Major Cathode Materials; 3.1.3 Structure and Electrochemical Properties of Cathode Materials; 3.1.3.1 Layered Structure Compounds; 3.1.3.2 Spinel Composites; 3.1.3.3 Olivine Composites 3.1.3.4 Vanadium Composites; 3.1.4 Performance Improvement by Surface Modification; 3.1.4.1 Layered Structure Compounds; 3.1.4.2 Spinel Compound; 3.1.4.3 Olivine Compounds; 3.1.5 Thermal Stability of Cathode Materials; 3.1.5.1 Basics of Battery Safety; 3.1.5.2 Battery Safety and Cathode Materials; 3.1.5.3 Thermal Stability of Cathodes; 3.1.6 Prediction of Cathode Physical Properties and Cathode Design; 3.1.6.1 Understanding of First-Principles Calculation; 3.1.6.2 Prediction and Investigation of Electrode Physical Properties Using First-Principles Calculation; References 3.2 Anode Materials; 3.2.1 Development History of Anode Materials; 3.2.2 Overview of Anode Materials; 3.2.3 Types and Electrochemical Characteristics of Anode Materials; 3.2.3.1 Lithium Metal; 3.2.3.2 Carbon Materials; 3.2.3.3 Noncarbon Materials; 3.2.4 Conclusions; References; 3.3 Electrolytes; 3.3.1 Liquid Electrolytes; 3.3.1.1 Requirements of Liquid Electrolytes; 3.3.1.2 Components of Liquid Electrolytes; 3.3.1.3 Characteristics of Liquid Electrolytes; 3.3.1.4 Ionic Liquids; 3.3.1.5 Electrolyte Additives; 3.3.1.6 Enhancement of Thermal Stability for Electrolytes; 3.3.1.7 Development Trends of Liquid Electrolytes 3.3.2 Polymer Electrolytes; 3.3.2.1 Types of Polymer Electrolytes; 3.3.2.2 Preparation of Polymer Electrolytes; 3.3.2.3 Characteristics of Polymer Electrolytes; 3.3.2.4 Development Trends of Polymer Electrolytes; 3.3.3 Separators; 3.3.3.1 Separator Functions; 3.3.3.2 Basic Characteristics of Separators; 3.3.3.3 Effects of Separators on Battery Assembly; 3.3.3.4 Oxidative Stability of Separators; 3.3.3.5 Thermal Stability of Separators; 3.3.3.6 Development of Separator Materials; 3.3.3.7 Separator Manufacturing Process; 3.3.3.8 Prospects for Separators
• Sommario/riassunto: Lithium secondary batteries have been key to mobile electronics since 1990. Large-format batteries typically for electric vehicles and energy storage systems are attracting much attention due to current energy and environmental issues. Lithium batteries are expected to play a central role in boosting green technologies. Therefore, a large number of scientists and engineers are carrying out research and development on lithium secondary batteries.The book is written in a straightforward fashion suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as scientists, and engineer