1st Edition

Advanced Materials for Batteries Advantage, Disadvantage, and Future Applications

Edited By Dinesh Kumar, Rekha Sharma, Sapna Nehra Copyright 2025
    356 Pages 37 Color & 2 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    356 Pages 37 Color & 2 B/W Illustrations
    by CRC Press

    The rise of renewable energy responds to global warming, necessitating reliable storage like batteries. Though frequent use can affect their lifespan, these have become smaller, simpler, and more adaptable. Recent technological progress has improved batteries' longevity and efficiency, with costs dropping due to mass production. This book examines different battery types, their evolution, and the cutting-edge materials enhancing their performance, particularly focusing on metal oxides in various battery technologies.

    Exploring advanced materials for batteries is not just a theoretical exercise but a practical journey into the future of energy. This book is an essential guide, tracing the evolution from early battery technology to the latest innovations and equipping researchers, engineers, and students with the practical knowledge to drive the next wave of sustainable energy solutions.

    Key Features:

    • Provides a comprehensive resource for academics, researchers, and engineers in energy storage, with detailed insights into various battery types
    • Discusses advanced materials for smart and small batteries
    • Delves into cutting-edge materials designed for compact and efficient batteries
    • Offers a visionary outlook on the evolution of battery technology and traces historical advances alongside the latest breakthroughs in battery science and future perspectives

    This book serves as a beacon, bridging historical milestones with future goals. It thoroughly explores materials, including lithium-ion and sodium-ion, in a manner accessible to everyone. It lays a robust groundwork for innovators in energy storage, steering us towards a more sustainable tomorrow. This work informs and connects readers to the evolving narrative of battery technology.

    Chapter 1

    Introduction to Batteries and Energy Storage

    Sandeep Yadav, Anirudh Pratap Singh Raman, Prashant Singh, and Pallavi Jain

    Chapter 2

    History and Development of Batteries

    Chetna Kumari, Khushbu Upadhyaya, Bhawana Jangir, Nirmala Kumari Jangid, and Navjeet Kaur

    Chapter 3

    Secondary Uses of Batteries and Recycling of Battery Elements

    W.M. Dimuthu Nilmini Wijeyaratne

    Chapter 4

    Advancement of Materials for Lithium Batteries

    Sunil Kumar Yadav and Pallavi Jain

    Chapter 5

    Metal Oxide-Based Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

    Abubakar Muhd Shafi’i, Sapna Raghav, Sabiu Rabilu Abdullahi, Ma’aruf Abdulmumin Muhammad, and Jyoti Raghav

    Chapter 6           

    Mixed Metal Oxide-Based Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

    Nisha Gill, Sapna Raghav, and Manish Sharma

    Chapter 7

    Silicon-Based Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries

    Anjali Yadav, Bhawana Jangir, Nirmala Kumari Jangid, Anamika Srivastava, Manish Srivastava, and Navjeet Kaur

    Chapter 8

    Prussian Blue Analogues for Lithium-Ion Batteries

    Khushbu Upadhyay, Chetna Yadav, and Shruti Shukla

    Chapter 9

    Exploring Potassium-Ion Batteries: A Promising Candidate for Futuristic Application

    Sakshi Gautam, Agrima Singh, Nirmala Kumari Jangid, Anamika Srivastava, Manish Srivastava, and Navjeet Kaur

    Chapter 10

    Mixed Metal Oxide-Based Materials for Potassium-Ion Batteries

    Sapna Nehra, Rekha Sharma, Ramesh Chandran K., and Dinesh Kumar

    Chapter 11

    Metal Chalcogenides for Potassium-Ion Batteries

    Mansi Sharma, Rekha Sharma, Sapna Nehra, Hari Shanker Sharma, and Dinesh Kumar

    Chapter 12

    Recent Advances in Phosphorous-Based Materials for Potassium-Ion Batteries

    Rekha Sharma, Sapna Nehra, Mansi Sharma, Hari Shanker Sharma, and Dinesh Kumar

    Chapter 13

    Zinc-Air Batteries: An Approach Towards Basics and Recent Advances

    Sapna Nehra, Rekha Sharma, Anusha Srinivas, and Dinesh Kumar

    Chapter 14

    Advanced Materials for Zinc-Air Batteries

    Priyanka Joshi, Reshu Chauhan, Deeksha Shekhawat, Mahi Chaudhary, and Ritu Painuli

    Chapter 15

    Advanced Organic Materials for Zinc Batteries

    Sapna Nehra, Rekha Sharma, Anusha Srinivas, and Dinesh Kumar

    Chapter 16

    Progress and Prospects of Materials for High-Performance Zinc Batteries

    Priyanka Joshi, Ritu Painuli, and Dinesh Kumar

    Chapter 17

    Zinc-Ion Batteries: How to Improve Their Cycle Performance

    Naresh A. Rajpurohit, Kausalya Bhakar, and Dinesh Kumar

    Chapter 18

    Advanced Polyanion Materials in Sodium-Ion Batteries

    Kajal Panchal and Dinesh Kumar

    Chapter 19

    Metal Oxide-Based Materials for Sodium-Ion Batteries

    Ma’aruf Abdulmumin Muhammad, Sapna Raghav, Sabiu Rabilu Abdullahi, and Balwant Pratap Singh Rathore

    Chapter 20

    Advanced Materials for Nickel-Cadmium Batteries

    Pragati Chauhan, Rekha Sharma, Sapna Nehra, Hari Shanker Sharma, and Dinesh Kumar

    Biography

    Dinesh Kumar is a distinguished faculty member at the School of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar. He is an alumnus of the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, where he earned his master's and doctoral degrees in Chemistry. Professor Kumar's scholarly achievements have garnered numerous national and international accolades and fellowships, and he has consistently been ranked among the top 2% of scientists globally from 2021 to 2023. His research endeavors are primarily directed toward synthesizing capped magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs), core-shell nanoparticles (NPs), and biopolymers. These include the development of metal oxide-based nanoadsorbents and nanosensors for detecting and removing inorganic toxicants, such as heavy metal ions, from water sources. In the realm of water purification, he has innovated hybrid nanomaterials utilizing various biopolymers—pectin, chitin, cellulose, chitosan—and photocatalytic materials. Additionally, his research extends to creating mixed metal oxide-based hierarchical nanostructures with potential energy applications. Professor Kumar's prolific contributions to science are evidenced by his extensive publication record, which includes over 143 articles in prestigious international journals, four books, more than a hundred book chapters, and approximately 100 presentations at various national and international forums. His work is widely recognized, reflected in his h-index of 38, i10 index of 106, and nearly 5200 citations.

    Rekha Sharma received her BSc from the University of Rajasthan, Jaipur, in 2007. In 2012, she completed her MSc in Chemistry from Banasthali Vidyapith. She was awarded a PhD in 2019 by the same university under the supervision of Professor Dinesh Kumar. Presently, she is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Banasthali Vidyapith, and has entered on a specialized research career focused on developing water purification technology. With four years of teaching experience, she has published thirteen articles in journals of international repute, an authored book with CRC Press, and over 50 book chapters in nanotechnology. She has presented her work at more than 15 national and international conferences. Dr. Sharma has reviewed for many renowned journals, including Trends in Carbohydrate Research and Science Direct and Springer Nature titles. She has been recognized as a Young Women Scientist by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of Rajasthan. Her research interests include developing water purification technology by developing biomaterial-reduced NPs and polymers and biopolymers incorporated metal oxide-based nanoadsorbents and nanosensors to remove and sense health-hazardous inorganic toxicants such as heavy metal ions from aqueous media for water and wastewater treatment.

    Sapna Nehra has been enriching Nirwan University, Jaipur's academic community as an Assistant Professor and Research Coordinator since March 2022. A distinguished alumna of Banasthali Vidyapith, Rajasthan, India, she earned her MSc degree in 2014, followed by a PhD in 2020. Her doctoral research, guided by Professor Dinesh Kumar, School of Chemical Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar, focused on innovative chemical applications. Before her tenure at Nirwan University, Dr. Nehra imparted knowledge at Dr. K. N. Modi University, Newai, Tonk, Rajasthan, from 2020 to 2022. She is a prolific author with 11 research papers and 32 book chapters published by prestigious international publishers. In addition, Dr. Nehra contributes her expertise as a reviewer to esteemed journals under Science Direct, ACS, and Springer Nature. She is a regular participant in national and international conferences, showcasing her research, which primarily revolves around developing advanced materials, including polymers, bionanomaterials, and metal oxides, to enhance water purification technologies.