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Title: Molecular Layer Deposition for Surface Modification of Lithium-Ion Battery Electrodes

Journal Article · · Advanced Materials Interfaces
 [1];  [2]
  1. National Renewable Energy Lab. (NREL), Golden, CO (United States). Center for Chemistry and Nanoscience
  2. Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, CO (United States). Dept. of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Dept. of Mechanical Engineering

This review presents the MLD process and its outstanding attributes for electrochemical applications and is inspired by recent successes in applying molecular layer deposition (MLD) to stabilize lithium-ion (Li-ion) electrodes. Furthermore, this review discusses various MLD materials and their implementation in Li-ion electrodes. The rationale behind these emerging uses of MLD is examined to motivate future efforts on the fundamental understanding of interphase chemistry and the development of new materials for enhanced electrochemical performance.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)
Grant/Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308; DE‐AC‐36‐08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1332484
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1401248
Report Number(s):
NREL/JA-5900-66900
Journal Information:
Advanced Materials Interfaces, Vol. 3, Issue 21; ISSN 2196-7350
Publisher:
Wiley-VCHCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 50 works
Citation information provided by
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