Functional Polymers for Metal-Ion Batteries

Prof. Shanqing Zhang obtained his PhD degree in electrochemistry in 2001 at Griffith University, Australia. Since then, he has worked as a research fellow during 2001-2006, senior research fellow during 2007-2009 and associate professor at Centre for Clean Environment and Energy and School of Environment and Science, Griffith University during 2010-2015. As a core inventor, Dr. Zhang has developed a series of patented and commercialized technologies for environmental monitoring based on functional nanomaterials. He was awarded Australia Research Council Future Fellow for 2009-2013. Currently, Prof. Zhang is mainly engaged in the research on synthesis of functional nanomaterials and modification of environmentally friendly natural polymers for energy conversion and storage devices, as well as the development of intelligent online and/or onsite sensors for environmental monitoring. He has published 250 reputable papers and delivered numerous plenary, keynotes and invited lectures.

This book provides a comprehensive understanding of the role of polymers in the whole configuration of metal-ion batteries from electrodes to electrolytes.

1 Polymeric electrode materials in modern metal-ion batteries
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Classification of PEMs
1.3 Molecular Engineering of PEMs
1.4 Morphological engineering of PEMs
1.5 Applications of PEMs
1.6 Conclusion and perspectives
 
2. Polymeric binders in modern metal-ion batteries
2.1 Introduction
2.2 General binding mechanisms
2.3 Classification of binders
2.4 Strategies of binder design
2.5 Application of binders for different energy materials
2.6 Conclusion and perspective
 
3 Polymeric separator in modern metal-ion batteries
3.1 Abstract
3.2 Introduction
3.3 Functions of polymeric separators in metal ion batteries
3.4 Classification of polymeric separators
3.5 Functional polymeric separators for modern metal ion batteries
3.6 Manufacturing techniques of polymeric separators
3.7 Conclusion and perspectives
 
4. Polymeric electrolytes in modern metal-ion batteries
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Ion transport in polymeric electrolytes
4.3 Property study
4.4 Classifications of polymeric electrolytes
4.5 Strategies in designing solid-state electrolytes
4.6 Application of polymer electrolytes in all-solid-state batteries