Electrochemical Energy Storage [Paperback]

The electrochemical storage of energy has become essential in assisting the development of electrical transport and use of renewable energies. French researchers have played a key role in this domain but Asia is currently the market leader. Not wanting to see history repeat itself, France created the research network on electrochemical energy storage (RS2E) in 2011. This book discusses the launch of RS2E, its stakeholders, objectives, and integrated structure that assures a continuum between basic research, technological research and industries. Here, the authors will cover the technological advances as well as the challenges that must still be resolved in the field of electrochemical storage, taking into account sustainable development and the limited time available to us.

INTRODUCTION vii

CHAPTER 1. BATTERIES AND SUPERCAPACITORS: SOME REMINDERS 1

1.1. Main evolution of batteries from the 1980s to now 1

1.2. Supercapacitors: recent developments 8

CHAPTER 2. ADVANCED LI-ION 11

2.1. Positive electrode materials for Li-ion technology 11

2.2. Negative electrode materials for Li-ion technology 14

2.3. The question of electrolytes for Li-ion technology 15

CHAPTER 3. CAPACITIVE STORAGE 17

3.1. Carbonated materials for capacitive storage 17

3.2. Pseudocapacitive materials 18

3.3. Electrolytes for supercapacitors 20

3.4. Hybrid systems and middle-term goals 21

CHAPTER 4. NEW CHEMISTRIES 23

4.1. Li-air technology 24

4.2. Li-S technology 27

4.3. Na-ion technology 29

4.4. Redox-flow technology 32

4.5. All-solid state batteries 36