Emerging Nanotechnologies in Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems. A volume in Micro and Nano Technologies

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Emerging Nanotechnologies in Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems addresses the technical state-of-the-art of nanotechnology for rechargeable energy storage systems. Materials characterization and device-modeling aspects are covered in detail, with additional sections devoted to the application of nanotechnology in batteries for electrical vehicles. In the later part of the book, safety and regulatory issues are thoroughly discussed. Users will find a valuable source of information on the latest developments in nanotechnology in rechargeable energy storage systems. This book will be of great use to researchers and graduate students in the fields of nanotechnology, electrical energy storage, and those interested in materials and electrochemical cell development. Content: Front matter,Copyright,Contributors,PrefaceEntitled to full textChapter One - Electrolytes for Li- and Na-Ion Batteries: Concepts, Candidates, and the Role of Nanotechnology, Pages 1-43, E. Bekaert, L. Buannic, U. Lassi, A. Llordés, J. Salminen Chapter Two - Review of Nanotechnology for Anode Materials in Batteries, Pages 45-82, S. Goutam, N. Omar, P. Van Den Bossche, J. Van Mierlo Chapter Three - Review of Nanotechnology for Cathode Materials in Batteries, Pages 83-129, S.-J. Cho, M.-J. Uddin, P. Alaboina Chapter Four - Nanotechnology in Electrochemical Capacitors, Pages 131-169, E. Goikolea, R. Mysyk Chapter Five - Characterization of Nanomaterials for Energy Storage, Pages 171-193, A.M. Bittner, V. Koroteev Chapter Six - Electrochemical–Thermal Characterization and Thermal Modeling for Batteries, Pages 195-229, C. Ziebert, A. Melcher, B. Lei, W. Zhao, M. Rohde, H.J. Seifert Chapter Seven - Life Cycle Assessment of Nanotechnology in Batteries for Electric Vehicles, Pages 231-251, L. Oliveira, M. Messagie, S. Rangaraju, M. Hernandez, J. Sanfelix, J. Van Mierlo Chapter Eight - Safety of Rechargeable Energy Storage Systems with a focus on Li-ion Technology, Pages 253-290, A. Pfrang, A. Kriston, V. Ruiz, N. Lebedeva, F. di Persio Chapter Nine - Application of the Energy Storage Systems, Pages 291-319, P.N. Borza Index, Pages 321-331