The present Thesis concerns with the synthesis of novel functionalized 2D materials for applications as cathodes in lithium-ion batteries. It... Show moreThe present Thesis concerns with the synthesis of novel functionalized 2D materials for applications as cathodes in lithium-ion batteries. It further concerns with the role of porosity in these novel cathode materials to achieve simultaneously high energy and power density. Examples of the novel cathode materials synthesized here include several functionalized hexagonal boron nitride (hBN) and graphene (G) species. hBN was functionalized with Li₂C₂O₄, LiBF₄, -OBF₂ groups, NOBF₄, etc. The color of the functionalized hBN species ranges from white through brown to black indicating drastic changes in the band structure of hBN due to functionalization. Functionalized G species include Li₂C₂O₄ and -OBF₃ functionalized ones. Preliminary electrochemical tests were carried out for an initial assessment of the properties of these materials. Additionally, the role of the DOL solvent was also investigated in high power CFx batteries Show less
