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Issues and challenges facing rechargeable lithium batteries
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A brief historical review of the development of lithium-based rechargeable batteries is presented, ongoing research strategies are highlighted, and the challenges that remain regarding the synthesis, characterization, electrochemical performance and safety of these systems are discussed.Abstract:
Technological improvements in rechargeable solid-state batteries are being driven by an ever-increasing demand for portable electronic devices. Lithium-ion batteries are the systems of choice, offering high energy density, flexible and lightweight design, and longer lifespan than comparable battery technologies. We present a brief historical review of the development of lithium-based rechargeable batteries, highlight ongoing research strategies, and discuss the challenges that remain regarding the synthesis, characterization, electrochemical performance and safety of these systems.read more
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Ab Initio Prediction and Characterization of Mo2C Monolayer as Anodes for Lithium-Ion and Sodium-Ion Batteries.
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3D nitrogen-doped graphene foam with encapsulated germanium/nitrogen-doped graphene yolk-shell nanoarchitecture for high-performance flexible Li-ion battery
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An Organic Pigment as a High‐Performance Cathode for Sodium‐Ion Batteries
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The potential application of phosphorene as an anode material in Li-ion batteries
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Nanocomposite polymer electrolytes for lithium batteries
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Tin-Based Amorphous Oxide: A High-Capacity Lithium-Ion-Storage Material
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