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[1H06]Energy Conversion at Electrode–Electrolyte Interfaces: Insights from Scanning Probe Microscopy
*Taketoshi Minato1 (1. Institute for Molecular Science, National Institutes of Natural Sciences)
Global demand for sustainable energy storage is rising due to climate change and fossil fuel reduction. Rechargeable batteries are key, and further advances require understanding electrode–electrolyte interfaces. Our research uses scanning probe microscopy (SPM) to study these phenomena. We examined next-generation batteries beyond lithium-ion, showing how electrolyte composition and electrode structure affect ion transport and redox reversibility. Local reaction uniformity strongly impacts performance, guiding practical design. SPM-based image-processing quantifies nanoscale heterogeneity, enabling dynamic interfacial analysis. Combining nanoscale experiments with electrochemistry and modeling will build predictive frameworks, accelerating sustainable, high-performance energy technologies.