The Role of Materials and Microstructures in Electrochemical Energy Storage

Explore the fundamental role of materials and microstructures in electrochemical energy storage systems through this comprehensive tutorial presented by Katsuyo Thornton from the University of Michigan. Discover how the performance, safety, and durability of batteries and other electrochemical devices depend critically on both material properties and microstructural characteristics. Learn about the key material properties that influence device performance, understand the essential microstructural features that affect battery operation, and gain insights into advanced modeling approaches used to elucidate the relationship between microstructure and device performance. Examine how emerging microstructure-scale and continuum-scale modeling techniques are revolutionizing our understanding of complex electrochemical phenomena, with highlights from recent research findings that demonstrate practical applications. Understand how these advances in materials science and computational modeling are paving the way for more efficient and resilient energy storage systems that power everything from mobile phones to electric vehicles.