Electrochemical Storage Materials for High-Capacity Batteries

  • Authors

    • Dr. Meena Krishnan Assistant Professor, Anna University, India Author

    DOI:

    https://doi.org/10.67228/3071-6357/IJMRSE-2022PI2L5Q

    Published 01-02-2022

  • Electrochemical Energy Storage, High-Capacity Batteries, Advanced Electrode Materials, Lithium-Ion Batteries, Silicon Anodes, Solid-State Electrolytes, Conversion Reactions, Battery Materials Engineering

    Issue

    Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022)

    Section

    Articles

    How to Cite

    Electrochemical Storage Materials for High-Capacity Batteries. (2022). International Journal of Modern Research in Science & Engineering, 5(1), 01-14. https://doi.org/10.67228/3071-6357/IJMRSE-2022PI2L5Q

  • Abstract

    Electrochemical energy storage technologies play a critical role in portable electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy integration. Among these technologies, rechargeable batteries are essential for providing high energy density, efficiency, and reliability. This paper explores advanced material systems aimed at overcoming the limitations of conventional lithium-ion batteries. Key material classes, including high-nickel layered oxides, lithium-rich cathodes, silicon-based anodes, conversion-type electrodes, and solid-state electrolytes, are examined from structural, thermodynamic, and kinetic perspectives. The study reviews recent developments in materials engineering such as nanoscale design, defect control, surface coatings, and interface engineering to enhance battery performance. Important electrochemical mechanisms, including multi-electron redox reactions, alloying, and reversible conversion processes, are discussed for improving capacity. Challenges such as volumetric expansion, phase instability, interfacial degradation, and transport limitations are also analyzed along with possible mitigation strategies. Performance metrics such as specific capacity, Coulombic efficiency, rate capability, and capacity retention are used to evaluate advanced materials. The results highlight that electronic conductivity, ionic diffusivity, structural stability, and interfacial chemistry are key factors influencing battery capacity improvements. Future research directions include hybrid material systems, machine learning-driven materials discovery, and multi-scale modeling approaches to accelerate the development of next-generation batteries.

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