Vanadium-Based Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Storage

This book presents a comprehensive review of recent developments in vanadium-based nanomaterials for next-generation electrochemical energy storage. The basic electrochemical energy storage and conversion equipment are elaborated, and the vanadium-based nanomaterials of the synthesis approaches, characterizations, electrochemical storage mechanisms, and performance optimization tactics are discussed. Examples are taken from various chemical energy storage devices to expound the functions of advanced vanadium-based nanomaterials for specific applications. Finally, various challenges and perspectives on vanadium-based nanomaterial development as an emerging energy storage solution are considered.

Chapter 1. Fundamentals of Vanadium-Based Nanomaterials.- Chapter 2. Basic Information of Electrochemical Energy Storage.- Chapter 3. Synthesis of Vanadium-Based Nanomaterials.- Chapter 4. In Situ Characterizations of Vanadium-Based Nanomaterials.- Chapter 5. Performance Optimization of Vanadium-Based Nanomaterials.- Chapter 6. Vanadium Oxide Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Storage.- Chapter 7. Vanadate Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Storage.- Chapter 8. Vanadium Phosphate Nanomaterials for Electro-chemical Energy Storage.- Chapter 9. Oxygen-Free Vanadium-Based Nanomaterials for Electrochemical Energy Storage.- Chapter 10. Vanadium-Based Nanomaterials for Micro-Nano and Flexible Energy Storage Device.- Chapter 11. Conclusion and Outlook.

Liqiang Mai is a chair professor at the State Key Lab of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, the Dean for the School of Materials Science and Engineering, Wuhan University of Technology, China. His research focuses on nanomaterials and nanodevices for electrochemical energy storage.

Lin Xu is a professor at the State Key Lab of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, China. His research focuses on electrochemical energy storage materials and devices.

Wei Chen is an associate professor at the State Key Lab of Advanced Technology for Materials Synthesis and Processing, Wuhan University of Technology, China. His research focuses on functional nanomaterials and electrochemical energy storage.