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Record W4410733733 · doi:10.1016/j.ensm.2025.104348

Carbon in lithium-ion battery technology and beyond; Tribute to Kim Kinoshita

2025· article· en· W4410733733 on OpenAlex

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Bibliographic record

VenueEnergy storage materials · 2025
Typearticle
Languageen
FieldEngineering
TopicAdvancements in Battery Materials
Canadian institutionsConcordia University
FundersNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of CanadaConcordia University
KeywordsMaterials scienceLithium (medication)IonCarbon fibersTributeBattery (electricity)Engineering physicsNanotechnologyChemical engineeringThermodynamicsPhysicsComposite materialEngineeringQuantum mechanicsArt history

Abstract

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Carbon is essential for advancing battery materials in energy storage research. Its superior conductivity, chemical stability, and adaptability significantly enhance the performance of devices like lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). The rising need for sustainable energy solutions has heightened interest in Carbon's potential for electrochemical applications. Kim Kinoshita is a prominent scientist whose innovative research on carbon materials has substantially progressed lithium-ion battery technology, among other domains. Over many decades, his study has significantly influenced our comprehension of carbon electrode behavior in energy storage technologies. In the early 1980s, Kinoshita made foundational contributions to understanding carbon's function in electrochemical systems, establishing the basis for its extensive use in LIBs. His book Carbon: Electrochemical and Physicochemical Properties is a key reference in the field. Kinoshita's work on characterizing carbon materials for LIBs was crucial for improving anode performance and significantly advancing the understanding of lithium-ion intercalation in various carbon structures . His work on forming the solid electrolyte interphase on carbon electrodes provided great insight into battery life and safety. Beyond LIBs, Kinoshita explored using carbon material in supercapacitors , fuel cells, and metal-air batteries. His works on nanostructured carbons, including carbon nanotubes and graphene, developed novel paths for next-generation energy storage technology. Published over 200 peer-reviewed publications, the research work of Kinoshita bridges the gap between fundamental science and practical applications. This work highlights his contributions to electrochemical energy storage, particularly his research on carbon materials in LIBs. We also explore potential pathways for advancing rechargeable battery technology inspired by his innovative vision.

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Consensus categoriesnone
DomainCandidate signal: none · Consensus signal: none
Study designCandidate signal: Bench or experimental · Consensus signal: Bench or experimental
GenreCandidate signal: Empirical · Consensus signal: Empirical
Teacher disagreement score0.031
Threshold uncertainty score1.000

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Teacher spread0.211 · how far apart the two teachers sit on this one work
Validation statusscore_only:v0-immature-baseline · verbatim from the scoring run: score_only means the number may rank works, and no category label ships from it