title: Electrode Nanostructures in Lithium-Based Batteries.
abstract: Lithium-based batteries possessing energy densities much higher than those of the conventional batteries belong to the most promising class of future energy devices. However, there are some fundamental issues related to their electrodes which are big roadblocks in their applications to electric vehicles (EVs). Nanochemistry has advantageous roles to overcome these problems by defining new nanostructures of electrode materials. This review article will highlight the challenges associated with these chemistries both to bring high performance and longevity upon considering the working principles of the various types of lithium-based (Li-ion, Li-air and Li-S) batteries. Further, the review discusses the advantages and challenges of nanomaterials in nanostructured electrodes of lithium-based batteries, concerns with lithium metal anode and the recent advancement in electrode nanostructures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Materials Science and Engineering College of Engineering, Peking University Beijing 100871 China.
authors.forename: Nasir
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mahmood
authors.affiliation: Department of Materials Science and Engineering College of Engineering, Peking University Beijing 100871 China.
authors.forename: Yanglong
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Hou
keywords: electrode nanostructures; lithium air battery; lithium ion battery; lithium metal anode; lithium sulfur battery