Lithium-ion Batteries

This invaluable book focuses on the mechanisms of formation of asolid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) on the electrode surfaces oflithium-ion batteries. The SEI film is due to electrochemicalreduction of species present in the electrolyte. It is widelyrecognized that the presence of the film plays an essential role inthe battery performance, and its very nature can determine an extended(or shorter) life for the battery. In spite of the numerous relatedresearch efforts, details on the stability of the SEI composition andits influence on the battery capacity are still controversial. Thisbook carefully analyzes and discusses the most recent findings andadvances on this topic.