The Role of Materials and Microstructures in Electrochemical Energy Storage

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