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Characterization of Electrode Materials for Lithium Ion and Sodium Ion Batteries Using Synchrotron Radiation Techniques
Published on: November 11, 2013
Beyond imaging: Applications of atomic force microscopy for the study of Lithium-ion batteries
Weidong Zhao1, Wentao Song2, Ling-Zhi Cheong3
1Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology & Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 1219 West Zhongguan Road, Ningbo, China.
Abstract:
Research and development of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) require powerful characterization approaches. Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a multifunctional method that allows investigation of the topography, the electrochemical reactions, the ion transport phenomena, and the surface potential of samples at high resolution. Thus, this technique plays an increasingly important role in the study of LIBs. Herein, the progresses made in the application of AFM for the study of LIBs are reviewed and discussed.
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