Lithium-Ion Batteries and Solar Cells

Lithium-Ion Batteries and Solar Cells: Physical, Chemical, and Materials Properties presents a thorough investigation of diverse physical, chemical, and materials properties and special functionalities of lithium-ion batteries and solar cells. It covers theoretical simulations and high-resolution experimental measurements that promote a full understanding of the basic science to develop excellent device performance. - Employs first-principles and the machine learning method to fully explore the rich and unique phenomena of cathode, anode, and electrolyte (solid and liquid states) in lithium-ion batteries - Develops distinct experimental methods and techniques to enhance the performance of lithium-ion batteries and solar cells - Reviews syntheses, fabrication, and measurements - Discusses open issues, challenges, and potential commercial applications This book is aimed at materials scientists, chemical engineers, and electrical engineers developing enhanced batteries and solar cells for peak performance.

Ming-Fa Lin is NCKU Distinguished Professor of Physics, National Cheng Kung University. Wen-Dung Hsu is Associate Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Cheng Kung University. Jow-Lay Huang is Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, National Cheng Kung University.

1. Introduction. 2. Diverse Phenomena in Stage-n Graphite Alkali-Intercalation Compounds. 3. Effect of Nitrogen Doping on the Li Storage Capacity of Graphene Nanomaterials: A First-Principles Study. 4. Fundamental Properties of Li+-Based Battery Anode: Li4Ti5O12. 5. Diversified Properties in 3D Ternary Oxide Compound: Li2SiO3. 6. Electrolytes for High-Voltage Lithium-Ion Battery: A New Approach With Machine Learning. 7. Geometric and Electronic Properties of Li+-based Battery Cathode: LixCo/NiO2 Compounds. 8. Graphene as an Anode Material in Lithium Ion Battery. 9. Liquid Plasma: A Synthesis of Carbon/Functionalized Nanocarbon for Battery, Solar Cell and Capacitor Applications. 10. Ionic Liquid-Based Electrolytes: Synthesis, Characteristic and Potential Application in Rechargeable Batteries. 11. Imidazolium-Based Ionogels via Facile Photopolymerization as Polymer Electrolytes for Lithium Ion Batteries. 12. Back-Contact Perovskite Solar Cells. 13. Engineering of Conductive Polymer Using Simple Chemical Treatment in Silicon-Nanowire Based Hybrid Solar Cells. 14. Concluding Remarks. 15. Open Issues and Potential Applications. 16. Problems.