Advanced Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage

Advanced Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage covers recent progress made in the rational design and engineering of functional nanomaterials for battery and supercapacitor applications in the forms of electrode materials, separators and electrolytes. The book includes detailed discussions of preparation methods, structural characterization, and manipulation techniques. Users will find a comprehensive illustration on the close correlation between material structures and properties, such as energy density, power density, cycle number and safety.

• Provides an overview on the application of nanomaterials for energy storage and power systems
• Includes a description of the fundamental aspects of the electrochemical process
• Explores the new aspects of electrolyte and separator systems

Dr. Ran holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Sichuan University, and is currently associated with the State Key Advanced Laboratory of Advanced Processing and Recycling of Non-Ferrous Metals, Lanzhou University of Technology

Shaowei Chen finished his undergraduate studies in China in 1991 with a BS degree in Chemistry from the University of Science and Technology of China, and then went to Cornell University receiving his MS and PhD degrees in 1993 and 1996 respectively. He is currently a Professor of Chemistry and the Faculty Director of the UCSC COSMOS program. In addition, he serves as the Associate Editor of Energy and Environment Focus and Science of Advanced Materials; as well as being a member of the Editorial Boards for the Journal of Nanoengineering and Nanosystems and Journal of Electrochemistry.