METAL-CARBON AND CARBON-CARBON NANOCOMPOSITES FOR LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES AND STRUCTURAL APPLICATIONS

摘要

Magnesium-carbon, aluminum-carbon and carboncarbon (nano)composites are attractive lightweight materials for both structural aircraft components and Li-ion battery anodes. This multi-functionality may allow the airframe to serve as a power/energy source for a variety of applications, including hybrid and electrical engines for aerial vehicles. Improving fundamental understanding of the complex structure-property relationships of these composites at the nano-scale will open new avenues in fine tuning their microstructure and chemistry to achieve high strength-to-weight ratio and high power characteristics and long cycle life when used as battery electrodes.