Emerging Nanotechnologies in Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems

Chapter One: Electrolytes for Li- and Na-Ion Batteries: Concepts, Candidates, and the Role of Nanotechnology

• Abstract
• 1. Introduction and Electrolyte Concept
• 2. Liquid Electrolytes
• 3. Solid Electrolytes
• 4. Conclusions
• Glossary

Chapter Two: Review of Nanotechnology for Anode Materials in Batteries

• Abstract
• 1. A High-Performance Anode
• 2. Benefits of a Nanostructured Anode
• 3. Geometrical Aspects and Design of Nanostructured Anodes
• 4. Carbon-Based Anodes
• 5. Silicon-Based Anodes
• 6. Metal Alloy Anodes
• 7. Metal Oxide–Based Anodes
• 8. Metal Phosphide and Sulfide Anodes
• 9. Summary and Conclusions
• Glossary

Chapter Three: Review of Nanotechnology for Cathode Materials in Batteries

• Abstract
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Nanostructural Design and Synthesis of Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries
• 3. Nanoscale Surface Modification on Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries
• 4. Conclusions
• Glossary

Chapter Four: Nanotechnology in Electrochemical Capacitors

• Abstract
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Basic Principles and Classification of Electrochemical Capacitors
• 3. Parameters Governing Supercapacitor Performance
• 4. Nanotechnology in Electrical Double Layer Capacitors
• 5. Pseudocapacitive Materials
• 6. Conclusions and Perspectives
• Glossary

Chapter Five: Characterization of Nanomaterials for Energy Storage

• Abstract
• 1. Macro- and Microscale Characterization
• 2. Ex Situ, “Postmortem” Analysis Versus in Situ Electrochemistry
• 3. Structural Analysis
• 4. Chemical Analysis (Spectroscopic Techniques)
• 5. Nanoscale Characterization
• 6. Electron Microscopy
• 7. Improved Instrumentation and Inspirations for New Methods
• 8. Summary
• Glossary

Chapter Six: Electrochemical–Thermal Characterization and Thermal Modeling for Batteries

• Abstract
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Heat Generation in Lithium-Ion Batteries
• 3. Electrochemical–Calorimetric Measurements on Lithium-Ion Batteries
• 4. Thermal Modeling of Lithium-Ion Batteries
• 5. Simulations With COMSOL Multiphysics
• 6. Conclusions
• Glossary

Chapter Seven: Life Cycle Assessment of Nanotechnology in Batteries for Electric Vehicles

• Abstract
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Case Study: Use of Nanomaterials in Li-Ion Battery Anodes
• 3. Life Cycle Impact Assessment
• 4. Discussion and Conclusions
• Glossary

Chapter Eight: Safety of Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems with a focus on Li-ion Technology

• Abstract
• 1. Introduction
• 2. Hazards
• 3. Failure Scenarios
• 4. Risk Mitigation
• 5. Safety Tests
• 6. Conclusions and Outlook
• Glossary

Chapter Nine: Application of the Energy Storage Systems

• Abstract
• 1. Introduction: Energy Storage Systems and Their Application
• 2. Characterization of Storage Cells and Devices, Parameters, and Features
• 3. Overview of Storage Cells, Modules, and Systems
• 4. Applications That Use Storage Facilities
• 5. Conclusions
• Glossary