Lithium air rechargeable batteries are the best candidate for a power source for electric vehicles, because of their high specific energy density. In this book, the history, scientific background, status and prospects of the lithium air system are introduced by specialists in the field. This book will contain the basics, current statuses, and prospects for new technologies. This book is ideal for those interested in electrochemistry, energy storage, and materials science.

InhaltsangabeChapter 1.  Introduction   Chapter 2.  Non-aqueous ElectrolytesChapter 3.  Cathode Electrochemistry in Non-aqueous Li-air BatteriesChapter 4.  The Kinetics and Product Characteristics of Oxygen Reduction and Evolution in Li-O2 Batteries                                             Chapter 5.  Atomistic and First Principles -Computational Studies of Li-O2 BatteriesChapter 6.  Lithium-air Batteries Based on Protected Lithium ElectrodesChapter 7.  Air Electrodes for Aqueous Li-air BatteriesChapter 8.  Solid Electrolytes for Aqueous Lithium-air BatteriesChapter 9.  A Solid State, Rechargeable Lithium-Oxygen BatteryChapter 10.  Primary Lithium-Air BatteriesChapter 11.  Overview of Li/O2 Battery Systems, with a Focus on Oxygen Handling Requirements and Technologies