Application of Electron Paramagnetic Resonance in an Electrochemical Energy Storage System

Abstract

The improvement of our living standards puts forward higher requirements for energy storage systems, especially rechargeable batteries. Unfortunately, phenomena such as capacity failure, etc. have been major difficulties in the field of energy storage. Therefore, we need some advanced means to explore the reaction process and mechanisms of the cell. Electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) has the advantages of a high sensitivity to electrons, lack of damage to samples, quantitative analysis, etc., which can make for a more in-depth exploration of most paramagnetic electrode materials and metal electrode materials. After a brief description of the principle of EPR, this review briefly summarizes the application of EPR to the characterization of transition metal oxide cathode and lithium metal anode electrode materials in recent years, such as showing how to study electrode materials by using EPR in situ and operando.

Keywords

• electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR)
• rechargeable battery
• electrode material
• lattice oxygen
• metal anode