The role of superstructure in first-cycle voltage loss in lithium-ion batteries
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 - 10:10
in Physics & Chemistry
The 2019 Nobel Prize for Chemistry was awarded for the development of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Akira Yoshino created the first commercially viable lithium-ion battery in 1985, and since they first entered the market in 1991, they have revolutionized our lives. Non-rechargeable batteries are based on chemical reactions that break down the electrodes. In lithium-ion cells, lithium ions flow reversibly between the anode and the cathode.