Functional and Smart Materials

5   Energy Materials and Energy Harvesting

K.S. Smaran

Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

S.G. Patnaik

Laboratory for Analysis and Architecture of Systems: LAAS-CNRS

V. Raman

International Advanced Research Centre for Powder Metallurgy and New Materials: ARCI

N. Matsumi

Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology

CONTENTS

5.1     Introduction

5.2     Cathodes

5.3     Separators

5.4     Anodes

5.5     Binders: Properties and Functions

5.5.1     Chemical and Electrochemical Stability

5.5.2     Electrical and Ionic Conductivity

5.5.3     Adherence/Mechanical Stability

5.5.4     SEI Formation and Electrolyte Interaction

5.6     Electrolytes

5.6.1     Organic Liquid Non-Aqueous Electrolytes

5.6.2     Ionic Liquids As Liquid/Quasi-Solid ...