Batteries for Advanced Transportation Technologies http://batt.lbl.gov Just another BERC weblog Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:50:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Call for Papers http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/09/08/call-for-papers/ http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/09/08/call-for-papers/#comments Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:56:27 +0000 kastriebel http://berc.lbl.gov/batt/?p=68

Journal of Materials
Research (JMR)

Call
for Papers–JMR Focus Issue
Materials
for Electrical Energy Storage

Journal of Materials Research announces a special focus issue
for August 2010, featuring the latest materials
developments for batteries, advanced capacitors, and related
technologies, as well as new or emerging materials science challenges.
New solutions for the efficient storage and release of electrical
energy will be specifically targeted.

Submissions are due by December 15, 2009

Focus Issue Guest Editors:

  • Yury Gogotsi, Drexel University
  • M. Stanley Whittingham, Binghamton University

Focus Issue Principal Editors:

  • John R. Miller, JME, Inc.
  • Katsuhiko Naoi, Tokyo University of Agriculture &
    Technology, Japan
  • Yang Shao-Horn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Bruno Scrosati, University of Rome, Italy

The Call for Papers is available
online at www.mrs.org/jmr_aug10
 


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]]> http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/09/08/call-for-papers/feed/ 0 Cathodes http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/cathodes/ http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/cathodes/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:08:25 +0000 kastriebel http://berc.lbl.gov/batt/?p=49 The identification and development of novel cathodes are critical because of the fundamental cost and environmental limitations of CoO2 and VOx materials used in present-day rechargeable Li batteries. An important goal of this effort is to develop a high-rate and stable Mn-based cathode. Although Mn is a low-cost constituent, Mn-based cathodes tend to lose capacity at unacceptable rates. Research is directed at understanding the reasons for the capacity fade and developing methods to stabilize this material, as well as the evaluation of novel forms of Mn-based cathodes.

]]> http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/cathodes/feed/ 0 Anodes http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/anodes/ http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/anodes/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:07:45 +0000 kastriebel http://berc.lbl.gov/batt/?p=47 The goals of this task are to carry out exploratory research on non-carbonaceous anode materials. Present-day Li-ion batteries employ various forms of carbon as their anode materials, and these batteries suffer from safety, cycle life, and storage-life problems. Therefore, this task is focused on non-carbonaceous anodes as possible alternatives. Low-cost metal alloys and oxides with acceptable capacity, rate, cyclability, and calendar life are under investigation.

]]> http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/anodes/feed/ 0 Modeling http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/modeling/ http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/modeling/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:05:38 +0000 kastriebel http://berc.lbl.gov/batt/?p=45 Sophisticated mathematical modeling is required to support the other tasks.
This effort brings physical understanding to complex interactions through the development of comprehensive phenomenological models.

]]> http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/modeling/feed/ 0 Diagnostics http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/diagnostics/ http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/diagnostics/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:04:45 +0000 kastriebel http://berc.lbl.gov/batt/?p=43 Advanced diagnostics are essential to investigate life-limiting and performance-limiting processes in batteries. Powerful analytic methods are used to characterize materials and cell components provided by the four BATT Program areas listed above, and BATT Program diagnostic investigators employ post-test analyses and advanced spectroscopic and microscopic techniques for investigating the morphology, structure, and composition changes of electrode materials that accompany cell cycling.

]]> http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/diagnostics/feed/ 0 Electrolytes http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/electrolytes/ http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/electrolytes/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:01:01 +0000 kastriebel http://berc.lbl.gov/batt/?p=40 BATT Program polymer electrolyte research is focused on designing and developing new electrolytes, understanding polymer electrolyte performance characteristics by detailed studies of electrolyte properties, and characterization of interactions at electrode/electrolyte interfaces.

]]> http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/electrolytes/feed/ 0 Cell Development http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/cell-development/ http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/cell-development/#comments Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:57:07 +0000 kastriebel http://berc.lbl.gov/batt/?p=38 This task comprises cell fabrication, testing and characterization and focuses on three “baseline” low-cost rechargeable lithium cell chemistries:Graphite/LiPF6+EC:DEC/LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2
particularly suited for high-energy applications

Graphite/LiPF6+EC:DEC/LiFePO4
can be designed for either high-energy or high-power applicationsGraphite/LiBOB+gamma-BL:EA/LiMn2O4
particularly suited for high-power applications

]]> http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/26/cell-development/feed/ 0 Employment http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/13/employment/ http://batt.lbl.gov/2009/08/13/employment/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 19:09:42 +0000 kastriebel http://berc.lbl.gov/batt/?p=9 Please consult the Current Job Opportunities for positions available in the battery program at the Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. Select “Search Jobs” and enter 20714 for the Senior level position or 20931 for the Scientist position in the keyword search. Select the “Upload Your Resume” option, and follow the on-line instructions to complete the application process. Berkeley Lab is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce.

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