Emerging scanning probe approaches to the measurement of ionic reactivity at energy storage materials

Zachary J. Barton, Joaquín Rodríguez-López

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Abstract

Many modern energy storage technologies operate via the nominally reversible shuttling of alkali ions between an anode and a cathode capable of hosting them. The degradation process that occurs with normal usage is not yet fully understood, but emerging progress in analytical tools may help address this knowledge gap. By interrogating ionic fluxes over electrified surfaces, scanning probe methods may identify features that impact the local cyclability of a material and subsequently help inform rational electrode design for future generations of batteries. Methods developed for identifying ion fluxes for batteries show great promise for broader applications, including biological interfaces, corrosion, and catalysis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2707-2715
Number of pages9
JournalAnalytical and bioanalytical chemistry
Volume408
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2016

Keywords

  • Electroanalytical methods
  • Electrochemical sensors
  • Li-ion batteries
  • SECCM
  • SECM
  • SICM
  • Stripping analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Biochemistry

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