Topic Close-up #12
Symposium A05: Lithium Ion Batteries
Symposium focus: Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries have become the technology of choice for rapidly growing markets of wearables, portable electronics, drones, and electric vehicles. This symposium is a forum for discussion on both fundamental and applied aspects of rechargeable Li-ion batteries. Specific areas to be covered include but are not limited to: (1) advanced anode design, characterization, and performance; (2) advanced cathode design, characterization and performance; (3) advanced electrolyte formulations; (4) novel electrode processing and cell design; (5) diagnostic techniques; (6) multiscale – material, electrode, and cell modeling; (7) performance characteristics of cells and battery packs; (8) recycling and life cycle analysis; (9) chemistries and features of future Li-ion batteries in transportation. (more…)