Microscopy and Microanalysis for Lithium Ion Batteries

<p>The past three decades have witnessed the great success of lithium-ion batteries, especially in the areas of 3C products, electrical vehicles, and smart grid applications. However, further optimization of the energy/power density, coulombic efficiency, cycle life, charge speed, and environmental adaptability are still needed. To address these issues, a thorough understanding of the reaction inside a battery or dynamic evolution of each component is required. <i>Microscopy and Microanalysis for Lithium-Ion Batteries </i>discusses advanced analytical techniques that offer the capability of resolving the structure and chemistry at an atomic resolution to further drive lithium-ion battery research and development. </p><p>• Provides comprehensive techniques that probe the fundamentals of Li-ion batteries. </p><p>• Covers the basic principles of the techniques involved as well as its application in battery research. </p><p>• Describes details of experimental set-ups and procedure for successful experiments. </p><p>This reference is aimed at researchers, engineers, and scientists studying lithium-ion batteries including chemical, materials, and electrical engineers, as well as chemists and physicists.</p><p> </p>