For next generation battery applications demanding long life, high energy density and high power, new strategies are needed for the rational design of electroactive materials.  Low electrical conductivities are among the biggest challenges for some classes of battery cathode materials including phosphate and oxide based materials.  Material concepts are presented here for the development of advanced lithium batteries: use of bimetallic materials to achieve multiple electron transfers per formula unit, in-situ generation of conductive nanoparticles on discharge, and material property control via chimie douce synthesis.

Electroactive materials for energy storage

244th National Meeting (2012)

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