Fluorinated Materials for Energy Conversion

Fluorinated Materials for Energy Conversion offers advanced information on the application of fluorine chemistry to energy conversion materials for lithium batteries, fuel cells, solar cells and so on. Fluorine compounds and fluorination techniques have recently gained important roles in improving the electrochemical characteristics of such energy production devices. The book therefore focuses on new batteries with high performance, the improvements of cell performance and the improvement of electrode and cell characteristics. The authors present new information on the effect of fluorine and how to make use of fluorination techniques and fluorine compounds. With emphasis on recent developments, this book is suitable for students, researchers and engineers working in chemistry, materials science and electrical engineering.

Contains practical information, supported by examplesProvides an update on recent developments in the fieldWritten by specialists working in fluorine chemistry, electrochemistry, polymer and solid state chemistry

Selected contents

Experimental and theoretical aspects of the fluorine evolution reaction on carbon anodes in molten KF-2HF.

Applications of fluorinated carbon materials to primary and secondary lithium batteries.

Synthesis of fluorinated cathodes and fluoride electrolytes for lithium ion battery.

Electrolytes for lithium batteries.

Room temperature molten salts as new electrolytes.

Battery application of graphite intercalation compounds.

The use of Nafion in fuel cells.