Principles and Applications of Lithium Secondary Batteries

With its cohesive and systematic coverage of fundamentals, battery chemistry, analytical techniques, materials, manufacturing technologies, design, evaluation methods, and applications, this is an ideal introduction to lithium battery science and technology. A strong editorial hand ensures a consistent style, level, and philosophy throughout, while a close knit group of experts with diverse backgrounds authoritatively covers all aspects of this interdisciplinary field. They cover a wide range of topics, including principles and technologies of key materials such as the cathode, anode, electrolyte, and separator, as well as design, manufacturing processes, and evaluation methods. In addition, analytical methods for determining electrochemical and other properties of batteries are also included. The applications covered include electric vehicles, large batteries for efficient storage and utilization of renewable energy, and for electrical components -- of direct relevance to the automobile, electronics and semiconductor industries Written in a straightforward style suitable for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as scientists, and engineers starting out in the field, this indispensible resource helps readers quickly grasp the key concepts.

Jung-Ki Park is a Professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at KAIST in South Korea. He has 20 years lithium battery research experience in which area he has published over 100 papers and delivered more than 50 international invited talks. He was Director of the Advanced Secondary Batteries Education Centre supported by the Korean government (Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Energy) from 2003 to 2009. Prof. Park is President of the Korean Electrochemical Society, a founder of the International Conference on Polymer Batteries and Fuel Cells and chairman of IMLB 2012 (International Conference on Lithium Batteries).

INTRODUCTION
The History of Batteries
The Development of Battery Technology
Overview of Lithium Secondary Batteries
The Future of Lithium Secondary Batteries

THE BASIC OF BATTERY CHEMISTRY
Components of Batteries
Voltage and Current of Batteries
Characteristics of Batteries

MATERIALS FOR LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERIES
Cathode Materials
Anode Materials
Electrolytes
Interface Reactions and Properties

ELECTROCHEMICAL AND MATERIAL PROPERTY ANALYSIS
Electrochemical Analysis
Material Property Analysis

BATTERY DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING
Battery Design
Battery Manufacturing Processes

BATTERY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Charge and Discharge Curves of Cells
Cycle Life of Batteries
Battery Capacity
Discharge Characteristics by Discharge Rate
Temperature Characteristics
Energy Density (Mass/Volume)
Applications