Studying Lithium Ion Intercalation Properties Using Nanostructures, Vanadium Pentoxide and Lithium Titanate

The University of Washington used vanadium pentoxide and lithium titanate as model electrode materials in studying factors that influence lithium-ion intercalation properties. This research was presented at a meeting of the American Chemical Society as part of the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society.

Abstract: Nanostructured electrodes for lithium ion batteries

Guozhong Cao, University of Washington
Phone: 206-616-9084
Email: gzcao@u.washington.edu

Ultrathin Coating of Aluminum Oxide As Negative Electrode for Lithium Ion Batteries

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology reports on its research on aluminum oxide (Al2O3) and its use as an ultrathin coating on patterned silicon wafer (p-Si) as a negative electrode for lithium ion batteries by surface sol-gel method. This research was presented at a meeting of the American Chemical Society as part of the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society.

Abstract: Ultrathin coating of Al2O3 on negative electrode for lithium ion batteries

Minho Yang, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Phone: 82-42-350-1152
Email: minho.yang@kaist.ac.kr

Rochester Institute of Technology Abstract on Replacing Metal Current Collectors with Carbon Nanotubes

Rochester Institute of Technology presented its research on replacing metal current collectors with carbon nanotubes in battery electrodes. The research was presented at a meeting of the American Chemical Society as part of the 245th National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society. The abstract of the research on CNT follows:

Enhanced lithium ion battery energy density with carbon nanotube current collectors

Matthew J Ganter, Rochester Institute of Technology
Phone: 315-778-1465
Email: mjg9074@rit.edu