Essay on the Lithium ion battery

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The discussion focuses on the Extended Essay topic of Lithium-ion batteries within the context of electrochemistry for the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Isaac seeks to narrow down his broad topic to specific, experiment-based aspects of Lithium-ion technology. Suggestions include exploring lithium iron phosphate electrodes developed by A123 Systems, which utilize nanosized particles for enhanced conductivity, and investigating the ultrathin plating of these particles with electroless gold to improve performance.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electrochemistry principles
  • Familiarity with Lithium-ion battery technology
  • Knowledge of nanoscale materials and their applications
  • Experience with experimental design in chemistry
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  • Research the properties and applications of lithium iron phosphate electrodes
  • Investigate the process and benefits of electroless gold plating on battery materials
  • Explore experimental methods for measuring electrical conductivity in battery components
  • Study the impact of nanosized materials on battery performance and efficiency
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Chemistry students, particularly those in the IB program, researchers in electrochemistry, and anyone interested in the experimental aspects of Lithium-ion battery technology.

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Hi all,

I'm currently in the works of experimenting and writing up my Extended Essay on Chemistry for the IB (it is basically a very long lab report). I have chosen to do the sub-topic of electrochemistry, within which I am interested to do something on the Lithium-ion battery. However, this topic is currently too broad.

Keeping in mind this has to be related to the chemistry side of things and not physics, what kind of specifics can I possibly go into related to the Li-ion batteries? The single requirement is that it my essay must be experiment-based.

Thanks for your help,
Isaac.
 
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You could look at the new lithium iron phosphate (olivine structure) electrodes that A123 Systems has employed. The technology uses nanosized lithium iron phosphate particles in a conductive carbon matrix to achieve increased electrical conductivity.

Why don't you look into ultrathin plating of these particles with electroless gold instead?
 

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