The Solid Electrolyte Interphase (SEI) forms in most Li-ion batteries, but properties such as its formation mechanism are a mystery. The goal of this dissertation …
Oxide materials have been a focus of recent thermoelectric research due to their thermal and chemical stability as well as cost effectiveness. In this thesis …
Whiskers are conductive filaments that spontaneously form on Sn-based coatings. They are a critical reliability issue as they can cause short circuits in electronic systems. …