Christian Julien – författare

This monograph overviews cutting-edge advances in lithium metal batteries, showcasing a significant breakthrough in solving the longstanding issue of lithium dendrites. The key revelation is that this breakthrough paves the way for the development of lithium metal batteries, incorporating lithium metal anodes. The authors illustrate how overcoming the dendrite challenge leads to batteries with higher energy densities, enhanced safety, and further present a special focus on the development of all-solid-state batteries. This book not only highlights the scientific progress in solid-state batteries but also positions them as the next generation of rechargeable batteries. With a focus on bridging the gap from laboratory research to industrial development, the authors explain the profound implications of these advancements. Targeting a diverse audience, including PhD students aspiring to focus on future energy storage research and engineers involved in the transition from laboratory-scale prototypes to large-scale industrial development, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to the forefront of lithium battery technology.

The book focuses on the solid-state physics, chemistry and electrochemistry that are needed to grasp the technology of and research on high-power Lithium batteries. After an exposition of fundamentals of lithium batteries, it includes experimental techniques used to characterize electrode materials, and a comprehensive analysis of the structural, physical, and chemical properties necessary to insure quality control in production. The different properties specific to each component of the batteries are discussed in order to offer manufacturers the capability to choose which kind of battery should be used: which compromise between power and energy density and which compromise between energy and safety should be made, and for which cycling life. Although attention is primarily on electrode materials since they are paramount in terms of battery performance and cost, different electrolytes are also reviewed in the context of safety concerns and in relation to the solid-electrolyte interface. Separators are also reviewed in light of safety issues. The book is intended not only for scientists and graduate students working on batteries but also for engineers and technologists who want to acquire a sound grounding in the fundamentals of battery science arising from the interaction of electrochemistry, solid state materials science, surfaces and interfaces.