New applications such as hybrid electric vehicles and power backup require rechargeable batteries that combine high energy density with high charge and discharge rate capability. Using ab initio computational modeling, we identified useful strategies to design higher rate battery electrodes and tested them on lithium nickel manganese oxide [Li(Ni(0.5)Mn(0.5))O2], a safe, inexpensive material th...

The growing number of decarbonization standards in the transportation sector has resulted an increase demand for electric cars. Renewable energy sources have ability to bring fossil fuel age end. Electrochemical storage devices, particularly lithium-ion batteries, are critical this transition’s success. This is owing a combination favorable characteristics such as high density and minimal self-...

Processes for recycling lithium ion batteries (LIB), in particular complex chemistries such as those containing nickel-manganese-cobalt oxide (NMC) cathodes are hindered by tradeoffs between capital cost, process sustainability, and materials recovery. Most metal separations primary secondary production of critical elements rely on anion exchange chemistries. Herein, we explore the application ...

We report the creation of a nanoscale electrochemical device inside a transmission electron microscope--consisting of a single tin dioxide (SnO(2)) nanowire anode, an ionic liquid electrolyte, and a bulk lithium cobalt dioxide (LiCoO(2)) cathode--and the in situ observation of the lithiation of the SnO(2) nanowire during electrochemical charging. Upon charging, a reaction front propagated progr...

Improving cathode materials is mandatory for next-generation Li-ion batteries. Exploring polyanion compounds with high theoretical capacity such as the lithium metal orthosilicates, Li2MSiO4 is of great importance. In particular, mixed silicates represent an advancement with practical applications. Here we present results on a rapid solid state synthesis of mixed Li2(FeMnCo)SiO4 samples in a wi...

34 T he materials in anodes and cathodes within a lithium-ion battery affect voltage, capacity, and battery life. When a battery is discharging, the lithium ions move from the anode into the cathode. During the charging process, that movement is reversed. Electrolytes conduct the lithium ions and serve as a carrier between the cathode and the anode when electric currents pass through an externa...

Lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) cathode has been widely applied in 3C products (computer, communication, and consumer), LCO films are currently the most promising materials for thin-film lithium batteries (TFBs) due to their high volumetric energy density favorable durability. Most thin fabricated by physical vapor deposition (PVD) techniques, while influence of preparation on materials’ properties ...

Developments of large-scale energy storages with not only low cost and high safety but also abundant metals are significantly demanded. While lithium ion batteries are the most successful method, they cannot satisfy all conditions. Here we show the principle of novel lithium-free secondary oxygen rocking aqueous batteries, in which oxygen shuttles between the cathode and anode composed of iron-...