Overview
- Demonstrates the value of a theoretical approach in battery research
- Includes studies using multiple theoretical tools which provide an introduction to computational materials science
- Deals with next-generation battery electrode materials which addresses the future direction of battery research
Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)
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Table of contents (4 chapters)
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About this book
This thesis describes in-depth theoretical efforts to understand the reaction mechanism of graphite and lithium metal as anodes for next-generation rechargeable batteries. The first part deals with Na intercalation chemistry in graphite, whose understanding is crucial for utilizing graphite as an anode for Na-ion batteries. The author demonstrates that Na ion intercalation in graphite is thermodynamically unstable because of the unfavorable Na-graphene interaction. To address this issue, the inclusion of screening moieties, such as solvents, is suggested and proven to enable reversible Na-solvent cointercalation in graphite. Furthermore, the author provides the correlation between the intercalation behavior and the properties of solvents, suggesting a general strategy to tailor the electrochemical intercalation chemistry. The second part addresses the Li dendrite growth issue, which is preventing practical application of Li metal anodes. A continuum mechanics study considering various experimental conditions reveals the origins of irregular growth of Li metal. The findings provide crucial clues for developing effective counter strategies to control the Li metal growth, which will advance the application of high-energy-density Li metal anodes.
Authors and Affiliations
About the author
Dr. Gabin Yoon received a B.Sc. degree (2013) and Ph.D. degree (2019) in materials science and engineering from Seoul National University.
His research interest lies in the theoretical study of electrode materials for Li and Na rechargeable batteries using density functional theory and continuum mechanics.
​Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Theoretical Study on Graphite and Lithium Metal as Anode Materials for Next-Generation Rechargeable Batteries
Authors: Gabin Yoon
Series Title: Springer Theses
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-8914-6
Publisher: Springer Singapore
eBook Packages: Chemistry and Materials Science, Chemistry and Material Science (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd. 2022
Hardcover ISBN: 978-981-13-8913-9Published: 09 July 2022
Softcover ISBN: 978-981-13-8916-0Published: 06 January 2024
eBook ISBN: 978-981-13-8914-6Published: 08 July 2022
Series ISSN: 2190-5053
Series E-ISSN: 2190-5061
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 65
Number of Illustrations: 4 b/w illustrations, 43 illustrations in colour
Topics: Electrochemistry, Energy Storage, Energy Materials, Nanotechnology and Microengineering