Lithium-Ion Battery Chemistries

Lithium-Ion Battery Chemistries: A Primer offers a simple description on how different lithium-ion battery chemistries work, along with their differences. It includes a refresher on the basics of electrochemistry and thermodynamics, and an understanding of the fundamental processes that occur in the lithium-ion battery. Furthermore, it reviews each of the major chemistries that are in use today, including Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP), Lithium-Cobalt Oxide (LCO), Lithium Manganese Oxide (LMO), Lithium-Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC), Lithium-Nickel Cobalt Aluminium (NCA), and Lithium-Titanate Oxide (LTO) and outlines the different types of anodes, including carbon (graphite, hard carbon, soft carbon, graphene), silicon, and tin. In addition, the book offers performance comparisons of different chemistries to help users select the right battery for the right application and provides explanations on why different chemistries have different performances and capabilities. Finally, it offers a brief look at emerging and beyond-lithium chemistries, including lithium-air, zinc-air, aluminum air, solid-state, lithium-sulfur, lithium-glass, and lithium-metal. - Presents a refresher on the basics of electrochemistry and thermodynamics, along with simple graphics and images of complex concepts - Provides a clear-and-concise description of lithium-ion chemistries and how they operate - Covers the fundamental processes that occur in lithium-ion batteries - Includes a detailed review of current and future chemistries

John T. Warner is a recognized battery industry expert and experienced business, sales, marketing, and product management executive with more than 35 years of experience in the automotive and battery industries. Currently, Dr. Warner serves as the Chief Customer Officer at American Battery Solutions, an EV battery pack engineering and manufacturing company. He is the Founder of Warner Energy Consulting LLC and has led the sales and marketing functions for several major battery manufacturers and start-ups. Dr. Warner also serves as an advisory and an independent board member for several advanced technology start-up companies in the battery space.