Applications of Advanced Imaging Technologies for Critical Issues of All-Solid-State Lithium Battery Studies

Authors

Yi-bo ZHAO, UM-SJTU Joint Institutee, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China;
Hui-hui LIU, UM-SJTU Joint Institutee, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China;
Song-liang CHEN, UM-SJTU Joint Institutee, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China;Follow
Shou-hang BO, UM-SJTU Joint Institutee, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200240, China;Follow

Corresponding Author

Song-liang CHEN(sungliang.chen@sjtu.edu.cn);
Shou-hang BO(shouhang.bo@sjtu.edu.cn)

Abstract

All-solid-state lithium batteries have attracted much attention for their high energy density and good safety. To increase their efficiency and prolong their service life, it is necessary to achieve high ion conductivity at the electrode/electrolyte interface and in the electrolyte, as well as to eliminate dendrites growth in the battery. Based on the critical requirements outlined above, this paper discusses the applications of advanced imaging technologies in relevant studies. Recent progresses in investigations of all-solid-state lithium batteries by imaging techniques including electron microscopy, scanning probe microscopy, X-ray tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and optical microscopy are summarized.

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Keywords

lithium batteries, all solid-state, imaging, dendrite, interface

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.13208/j.electrochem.180545

Publication Date

2019-02-28

Online Available Date

2018-07-23

Revised Date

2018-07-10

Received Date

2018-06-19

Recommended Citation

Yi-bo ZHAO, Hui-hui LIU, Song-liang CHEN, Shou-hang BO. Applications of Advanced Imaging Technologies for Critical Issues of All-Solid-State Lithium Battery Studies[J]. Journal of Electrochemistry, 2019 , 25(1): 17-30.
DOI: 10.13208/j.electrochem.180545
Available at: https://jelectrochem.xmu.edu.cn/journal/vol25/iss1/2

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