Fundamental degradation mechanisms of layered oxide Li-ion battery cathode materials: Methodology, insights and novel approaches

- Description of recent in operando and in situ analysis methodology.
- Surface science approach using photoemission for analysis of cathode surfaces and interfaces.
- Ageing and fatigue of layered oxide Li-ion battery cathode materials from the atomistic point of view.
- Defect formation and electronic structure evolution as causes for cathode degradation.
- Significance of interfacial energy alignment and contact potential for side reactions.