Nanostructured Transition Metal Oxides for Electrochemical Energy Storage

In this chapter, we discuss the electrochemical energy storage properties of nanostructured transition metal oxides. First, we review the thermodynamic and kinetic effects that arise in nanostructured electrode materials versus their bulk equivalents. Then, we review emerging nanostructured materials used in electrochemical energy storage with a focus on representative materials for three main application types: nanostructured cathodes in Li-ion batteries, nanostructured binary transition metal oxides conversion-type charge storage, and nanostructured binary transition metal oxides in intercalation-type charge storage. Finally, we discuss the challenges of implementing nanostructured oxides into electrodes and strategies for electrode architecture design.