Rechargeable Ion Batteries explores the concepts of rechargeable ion batteries, including their materials, applications, stability, and novel developments, focusing on state-of-the-art Li-based batteries used for portable electronics and electric vehicles, while also covering emerging ion-battery technologies. The text addresses innovative approaches by reviewing nanostructured and thin film anodes and cathodes that pave new ways of performance enhancements. The first three chapters, co-authored by Prof. Kumar (with Prof Thapanee Saronski) are dedicated to the general concepts of electrochemical cells, enabling readers to understand all necessary concepts for batteries from a single book. The following chapter covers the exciting new applications of Li-ion batteries in the automotive industry, while the subsequent chapters on Li-battery components include new types of anodes, cathodes, and electrolytes that have been developed recently, complemented by an overview of designing mechanically stable ion-battery systems. The last three chapters deal with novel developments in Li-S batteries (authored by Prof Kumar and Prof Kai Xi - past member of the MCG group), Na-ion batteries and give an outlook towards emerging ion-battery technologies.
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