From the reviews: "Among the various successful developments in electrochemical energy technology ... there is hardly any match for lithium batteries. ... the editor's expertise both as actual researcher in the area and as consultant provide a solid foundation. ... this book has a very logical and evident structure providing easy access for anybody interested in this area of research and technology. ... the book is carefully prepared." (Rudolf Holze, Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, Vol. 9 (11), 2005)

• Fundamentals.- Materials Aspects: An Overview.- The Role of Electronic Properties in the Electrochemical Behavior of Intercalation Compounds From a First Principles Vantage Point.- Synthesis of Battery Materials.- Anode Materials.- Anodes and Composite Anodes: An Overview.- Carbonaceous and Graphitic Anodes.- Graphite-Electrolyte Interface in Lithium-Ion Batteries.- The Key Role of Nanoparticles in Reactivity of 3D Metal Oxides Toward Lithium.- Nitride and Silicide Negative Electrodes.- Alloys and Intermetallic Anodes.- Current Issues of Metallic Lithium Anode.- Cathode Meterials.- Trends in Cathode Materials for Rechargeable Batteries.- Spinel Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries.- Layered Manganese Oxides as Cathodes.- Cathodes Based on Lico02 and Lini02.- Polyanion-Based Positive Electrode Materials.- Understanding Phase Transformations in Lithium Battery Materials by Transmission Electron Microscopy.- Electrolytes.- Liquid Electrolytes: Some Theoretical and Practical Aspects.- Advanced Liquid Electrolyte Solutions.- Polymeric Electrolytes: An Overview.- Glass and Ceramic Electrolytes for Lithium and Lithium-Ion Batteries.- Battery Systems and Applications.- Lithium-Ion Batteries for Ev, Hev and other Industrial Applications.- Lithium Batteries for Medical Applications.- Current Issues and Market Trends of Li-Ion Batteries for Consumer Applications.

From the reviews: "Among the various successful developments in electrochemical energy technology ... there is hardly any match for lithium batteries. ... the editor's expertise both as actual researcher in the area and as consultant provide a solid foundation. ... this book has a very logical and evident structure providing easy access for anybody interested in this area of research and technology. ... the book is carefully prepared." (Rudolf Holze, Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, Vol. 9 (11), 2005)

• Fundamentals.- Materials Aspects: An Overview.- The Role of Electronic Properties in the Electrochemical Behavior of Intercalation Compounds From a First Principles Vantage Point.- Synthesis of Battery Materials.- Anode Materials.- Anodes and Composite Anodes: An Overview.- Carbonaceous and Graphitic Anodes.- Graphite-Electrolyte Interface in Lithium-Ion Batteries.- The Key Role of Nanoparticles in Reactivity of 3D Metal Oxides Toward Lithium.- Nitride and Silicide Negative Electrodes.- Alloys and Intermetallic Anodes.- Current Issues of Metallic Lithium Anode.- Cathode Meterials.- Trends in Cathode Materials for Rechargeable Batteries.- Spinel Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries.- Layered Manganese Oxides as Cathodes.- Cathodes Based on Lico02 and Lini02.- Polyanion-Based Positive Electrode Materials.- Understanding Phase Transformations in Lithium Battery Materials by Transmission Electron Microscopy.- Electrolytes.- Liquid Electrolytes: Some Theoretical and Practical Aspects.- Advanced Liquid Electrolyte Solutions.- Polymeric Electrolytes: An Overview.- Glass and Ceramic Electrolytes for Lithium and Lithium-Ion Batteries.- Battery Systems and Applications.- Lithium-Ion Batteries for Ev, Hev and other Industrial Applications.- Lithium Batteries for Medical Applications.- Current Issues and Market Trends of Li-Ion Batteries for Consumer Applications.

From the reviews: "Among the various successful developments in electrochemical energy technology ... there is hardly any match for lithium batteries. ... the editor's expertise both as actual researcher in the area and as consultant provide a solid foundation. ... this book has a very logical and evident structure providing easy access for anybody interested in this area of research and technology. ... the book is carefully prepared." (Rudolf Holze, Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry, Vol. 9 (11), 2005)

• Fundamentals.- Materials Aspects: An Overview.- The Role of Electronic Properties in the Electrochemical Behavior of Intercalation Compounds From a First Principles Vantage Point.- Synthesis of Battery Materials.- Anode Materials.- Anodes and Composite Anodes: An Overview.- Carbonaceous and Graphitic Anodes.- Graphite-Electrolyte Interface in Lithium-Ion Batteries.- The Key Role of Nanoparticles in Reactivity of 3D Metal Oxides Toward Lithium.- Nitride and Silicide Negative Electrodes.- Alloys and Intermetallic Anodes.- Current Issues of Metallic Lithium Anode.- Cathode Meterials.- Trends in Cathode Materials for Rechargeable Batteries.- Spinel Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries.- Layered Manganese Oxides as Cathodes.- Cathodes Based on Lico02 and Lini02.- Polyanion-Based Positive Electrode Materials.- Understanding Phase Transformations in Lithium Battery Materials by Transmission Electron Microscopy.- Electrolytes.- Liquid Electrolytes: Some Theoretical and Practical Aspects.- Advanced Liquid Electrolyte Solutions.- Polymeric Electrolytes: An Overview.- Glass and Ceramic Electrolytes for Lithium and Lithium-Ion Batteries.- Battery Systems and Applications.- Lithium-Ion Batteries for Ev, Hev and other Industrial Applications.- Lithium Batteries for Medical Applications.- Current Issues and Market Trends of Li-Ion Batteries for Consumer Applications.