title: Issues and challenges facing rechargeable lithium batteries.
abstract: Technological improvements in rechargeable solid-state batteries are being driven by an ever-increasing demand for portable electronic devices. Lithium-ion batteries are the systems of choice, offering high energy density, flexible and lightweight design, and longer lifespan than comparable battery technologies. We present a brief historical review of the development of lithium-based rechargeable batteries, highlight ongoing research strategies, and discuss the challenges that remain regarding the synthesis, characterization, electrochemical performance and safety of these systems.
authors.affiliation: Université de Picardie Jules Verne, Laboratoire de Réactivité et Chimie des Solides, UMR-6007, 33 rue Saint Leu, 80039, Amiens, France.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Tarascon
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Armand