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SUMMARY:“Genetically” Modifying the Chemistry of Non-aqueous Lithium-a
 ir Batteries to Make It Closer to Reality - Dr Tao Liu
DTSTART:20161110T131000Z
DTEND:20161110T140000Z
UID:TALK69082@talks.cam.ac.uk
CONTACT:Janet Gibson
DESCRIPTION:Global warming is considered one of the greatest threats facin
 g mankind in the 21st century.  To address this pressing issue\, we need t
 o reform\, with certain urgency\, the ways we are using energy\, i.e.\, en
 ergy generation\, storage and conversion.  In this talk\, I will highlight
  the important bridging role of energy storage to energy generation and co
 nversion.  Then I will give an overview of the various battery technologie
 s under intense research and compare the principles of the currently comme
 rcialized lithium ion batteries and a next generation Li battery\, the lit
 hium air battery.  A few key challenges associated with lithium air batter
 ies will be discussed.  Finally\, I will demonstrate\, with experimental e
 vidence\, the ideas/concepts of how these problems may be solved by modify
 ing the reaction mechanism.
LOCATION:The Richard King Room\, Darwin College
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