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• 2010

P. Nesvadba, L. Bugnon, P. Maire, and P. Novák: Synthesis of a Novel Spirobisnitroxide Polymer and its Evaluation in Organic Radical Battery. Chem. Mater. 22, 783-788 (2010).

D. Cericola, P. W. Ruch, R. Kötz, P. Novák, and A. Wokaun: Simulation of a Supercapacitor/Li-Ion Battery Hybrid for Pulsed Applications. J. Power Sources 195, 2731-2736 (2010).

P. Novák, D. Goers, and M. E. Spahr: Carbon Materials in Lithium-Ion Batteries (Review Chapter). Book Carbon Materials for Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems (F. Béguin and E. Frackowiak, Eds.), CRC Press - Taylor and Francis Group, Boca Raton-New York (2010), pp. 263-328. - ISBN: 978-1-4200-5307-4

• 2009

A. Hintennach and P. Novák: Influence of Surfactants and Viscosity in the Preparation Process of Battery Electrodes Containing Nanoparticles. Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 11, 9484-9488 (2009).

J. L. Gómez Cámer, J. Morales, L. Sánchez, P. Ruch, S. H. Ng, R. Kötz and P. Novák: Nanosized Si/Cellulose Fiber/Carbon Composites as High Capacity Anodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Galvanostatic and Dilatometric Study. Electrochim. Acta 54, 6713-6717 (2009).

F. La Mantia, F. Rosciano, N. Tran, and P. Novák: Quantification of Oxygen Loss from Li_1+x(Ni_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3)_1-xO₂ at High Potentials by Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometry. J. Electrochem. Soc. 156, A823-A827 (2009)

S. Y. Chew, S. H. Ng, J. Wang, P. Novák, F. Krumeich, S. L. Chou, J. Chen, and H. K. Liu: Flexible Free-Standing Carbon Nanotube Films for Model Lithium-Ion Batteries. Carbon 47, 2976-2983 (2009).

I. Bilecka, A. Hintennach, I. Djerdj, P. Novák, and M. Niederberger: Efficient Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of LiFePO4 Mesocrystals with High Cycling Stability. J. Mater. Chem. 19, 5125-5128 (2009)

W. Märkle, N. Tran, D. Goers, M. E. Spahr, and P. Novák: The Influence of Electrolyte and Graphite Type on the PF6- Intercalation Behavior at High Potentials. Carbon 47, 2727-2732 (2009).

F. Rosciano, J. F. Colin, F. La Mantia, N. Tran, and P. Novák: Electrochemical Stress at High Potential to Investigate Phase Transitions in Li1+x(Ni1/3Mn1/3Co1/3)1-xO2. Electrochem. Solid-State Lett. 12, A140-A144 (2009).

S.-H. Ng, T. J. Patey, R. Büchel, F. Krumeich, J.-Z. Wang, H.-K. Liu, S. E. Pratsinis, and P. Novák: Flame Spray-Pyrolyzed Vanadium Oxide Nanoparticles for Lithium Battery Cathodes. Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 11, 3748-3755 (2009).

T.J. Patey, R. Büchel, M. Nakayama, and P. Novák: Electrochemistry of LiMn2O4 Nanoparticles Made by Flame Spray Pyrolysis. Phys. Chem. Chem. Phys. 11, 3756-3761 (2009).

T. J. Patey, A. Hintennach, F. La Mantia, and P. Novák: Electrode Engineering of Nanoparticles for Lithium-Ion Batteries - Role of Dispersion Technique. J. Power Sources 189, 590-593 (2009).
 
S. Y. Chew, T. J. Patey, O. Waser, S. H. Ng, R. Büchel, A. Tricoli, F. Krumeich, J. Wang, H. K. Liu, S. E. Pratsinis, and P. Novák: Thin Nanostructured LiMn2O4 Films by Flame Spray Deposition and In Situ Annealing Method. J. Power Sources 189, 449-453 (2009).
 
T. J. Patey, R. Büchel, S. H. Ng, F. Krumeich, S. E. Pratsinis, and P. Novák: Flame Co-Synthesis of LiMn2O4 and Carbon Nanocomposites for High Power Batteries. J. Power Sources 189, 149-154 (2009).

F. Simmen, T. Lippert, P. Novák, B. Neuenschwander, M. Döbeli, M. Mallepell, and A. Wokaun: Influence of the Substrate Material on the Properties of Pulsed Laser Deposited Thin Li_1+xMn₂O_4-d Films. Appl. Surf. Sci. 255, 5303-5306 (2009).

S. H. Ng, C. Vix-Guterl, Ph. Bernardo, N. Tran, J. Ufheil, H. Buqa, J. Dentzer, R. Gadiou, M. E. Spahr, D. Goers, and P. Novák: Correlations between Surface Properties of Graphite and the First Cycle Specific Charge Loss in Lithium-Ion Batteries. Carbon 47, 705-712 (2009).

S. H. Ng, F. La Mantia, and P. Novák: A Multiple Working Electrode for Electrochemical Cells: A Tool for Current Density Distribution Studies. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 48, 528-532 (2009); Angew. Chem. 121, 536-540 (2009).

• 2008

S. H. Ng, N. Tran, K. G. Bramnik, H. Hibst, and P. Novák: A Feasibility Study on the Use of Li₄V₃O₈ as a High Capacity Cathode Material for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Chem. Eur. J. 14, 11141-11148 (2008).

F. Simmen, T. Lippert, P. Novák, B. Neuenschwander, M. Döbeli, M. Mallepell, and A. Wokaun: The Influence of Lithium Excess in the Target on the Properties and Compositions of the Li1+xMn2O4-d Thin Films Prepared by PLD. Appl. Phys. A 93, 711-716 (2008).

P. Maire, A. Evans, H. Kaiser, W. Scheifele, and P. Novák: Colorimetric Determination of Lithium Content in Electrodes of Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Electrochem. Soc. 155, A862-A865 (2008).

F. P. Campana, H. Buqa, P. Novák, R. Kötz, and H. Siegenthaler: In Situ Atomic Force Microscopy Study of Exfoliation Phenomena on Graphite Basal Planes. Electrochem. Commun. 10, 1590-1593 (2008).

F. Rosciano, M. Holzapfel, W. Scheifele, and P. Novák: A Novel Electrochemical Cell for In Situ Neutron Diffraction Studies of Electrode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Appl. Cryst. 41, 690-694 (2008).

M. Hahn, H. Buqa, P. W. Ruch, D. Goers, M. E. Spahr, J. Ufheil, P. Novák, and R. Kötz: A Dilatometric Study of Lithium Intercalation into Powder-Type Graphite Electrodes. Electrochem. Solid-State Lett. 11, A151-A154 (2008).

F. La Mantia, F. Rosciano, N. Tran, and P. Novák: Direct Evidence of Oxygen Evolution from Li_1+x(Ni_1/3Mn_1/3Co_1/3)_1-xO₂ at High Potentials. J. Appl. Electrochem. 38, 893-896 (2008).

L. J. Hardwick, P. W. Ruch, M. Hahn, W. Scheifele, R. Kötz, and P. Novák: In Situ Raman Spectroscopy of Insertion Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries and Supercapacitors: First Cycle Effects. J. Phys. Chem. Solids 69, 1232-1237 (2008).

A. R. Armstrong, D. W. Tee, F. La Mantia, P. Novák, and P. G. Bruce: Synthesis of Tetrahedral LiFeO₂ and its Behavior as a Cathode in Rechargeable Lithium Batteries. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 130, 3554-3559 (2008).

N. Tran, K. G. Bramnik, H. Hibst, J. Prölß, N. Mronga, M. Holzapfel, W. Scheifele and P. Novák: Spray-Drying Synthesis and Electrochemical Performance of Lithium Vanadates as Positive Electrode Materials for Lithium Batteries. J. Electrochem. Soc. 155, A384-A389 (2008).

F. La Mantia and P. Novák: Online Detection of Reductive CO₂ Development at Graphite Electrodes in the 1 M LiPF₆, EC:DMC Battery Electrolyte. Electrochem. Solid-State Lett. 11, A84-A87 (2008).

F. La Mantia, J. Vetter, and P. Novák: Impedance Spectroscopy on Porous Materials: A General Model and Application to Graphite Electrodes of Lithium-Ion Batteries. Electrochim. Acta 53, 4109-4121 (2008).

T. J. Patey, S. H. Ng, R. Büchel, N. Tran, F. Krumeich, J. Wang, H. K. Liu, and P. Novák: Electrochemistry of LiV₃O₈ Nanoparticles Made by Flame Spray Pyrolysis. Electrochem. Solid-State Lett. 11, A46-A50 (2008).

• 2007

J. Reim, H. Rentsch, W. Scheifele, and P. Novák: Synthesis and Characterization of Doped Li[Mn_{0.5 x/2}Ni_{0.5 x/2}Co_x]O₂ Positive Electrode Materials. J. Power Sources 174, 584-587 (2007).

M. Holzapfel, A. Würsig, W. Scheifele, J. Vetter, and P. Novák: Oxygen, Hydrogen, Ethylene, and CO₂ Development in Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Power Sources 174, 1156-1160 (2007).

P. Novák, J. Ufheil, H. Buqa, F. Krumeich, M. E. Spahr, D. Goers, H. Wilhelm, J. Dentzer, R. Gadiou, and C. Vix-Guterl: The Importance of the Active Surface Area of Graphite Materials in the First Lithium Intercalation. J. Power Sources 174, 1082-1085 (2007).

J. Vetter, L. J. Hardwick, A. Würsig, M. Holzapfel, O. D. Schneider, J. Ufheil, and P. Novák: Application of In Situ Techniques for Investigations in Lithium-Ion Battery Materials. ECS Transactions 3 (27), 29-43 (2007).

P. W. Ruch, M. Hahn, F. Rosciano, M. Holzapfel, H. Kaiser, W. Scheifele, B. Schmitt, P. Novák, R. Kötz, and A. Wokaun: In Situ X-Ray Diffraction of the Intercalation of (C2H5)4N+ and BF4- into Graphite from Acetonitrile and Propylene Carbonate Based Supercapacitor Electrolytes. Electrochim. Acta 53, 1074-1082 (2007).

F. Rosciano, M. Holzapfel, H. Kaiser, W. Scheifele, P. Ruch, M. Hahn, R. Kötz, and P. Novák: A Multi-Sample Automatic System for In Situ Electrochemical X-Ray Diffraction Synchrotron Measurements. J. Synchrotron Rad. 14, 487-491 (2007).

L. Bugnon, C. J. H. Morton, P. Novák, J. Vetter, and P. Nesvadba: Synthesis of Poly(4-Methacryloyloxy-TEMPO) via Group Transfer Polymerization and Its Evaluation in Organic Radical Battery. Chem. Mater. 19, 2910-2914 (2007).

L. J. Hardwick, M. Holzapfel, P. Novák, L. Dupont, and E. Baudrin: Electrochemical Lithium Insertion into Anatase-Type TiO₂: An In Situ Raman Microscopy Investigation. Electrochim. Acta 52, 5357-5367 (2007).

L. J. Hardwick, H. Buqa, M. Holzapfel, W Scheifele, F. Krumeich, and P. Novák: Behavior of Highly Crystalline Graphitic Materials in Lithium-Ion Cells with Propylene Carbonate Containing Electrolytes: An In Situ Raman and SEM Study. Electrochim. Acta 52, 4884-4891 (2007).

A. Wuersig, W. Scheifele, and P. Novák: CO₂ Gas Evolution on Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Electrochem. Soc. 154, A449-A454 (2007).

F. O. Ernst, H. K. Kammler, A. Roessler, S. E. Pratsinis, W. J. Stark, J. Ufheil, and P. Novák: Electrochemically Active Flame-Made Nanosized Spinels: LiMn₂O₄, Li₄TiO₁₂, and LiFe₅O₈. Materials Chemistry and Physics 101, 372-378 (2007).

L. J. Hardwick, M. Holzapfel, A. Wokaun, and P. Novák: Raman Study of Lithium Coordination in EMI-TFSI Additive Systems as Lithium-Ion Battery Ionic Liquid Electrolytes. J. Raman Spectrosc. 38, 110-112 (2007).

• 2006

L. J. Hardwick, H. Buqa, and P. Novák: Graphite Surface Disorder Detection Using In Situ Raman Microscopy. Solid State Ionics 177, 2801-2806 (2006).

H. Buqa, M. Holzapfel, F. Krumeich, C. Veit, and P. Novák: Study of Styrene Butadiene Rubber and Sodium Methyl Cellulose as Binder for Negative Electrodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Power Sources 161, 617-622 (2006).

L. J. Hardwick, M. Hahn, P. Ruch, M. Holzapfel, W. Scheifele, H. Buqa, F. Krumeich, P. Novák, and R. Kötz: An In Situ Raman Study of the Intercalation of Supercapacitor-Type Electrolyte into Microcrystalline Graphite. Electrochim. Acta 52, 675-680 (2006).

M. Holzapfel, H. Buqa, L. J. Hardwick, M. Hahn, A. Würsig, W. Scheifele, P. Novák, R. Kötz, C. Veit and F-M. Petrat: Nano silicon for lithium-ion batteries. Electrochimica Acta 52 (2006) 973-978

J. Vetter, M. Holzapfel, A. Wuersig, W. Scheifele, J. Ufheil, and P. Novák: In Situ Study on CO2 Evolution at Lithium-Ion Battery Cathodes. J. Power Sources 159, 277-281 (2006).

A. R. Armstrong, M. Holzapfel, P. Novák, C. S. Johnson, S. H. Kang, M. M. Thackeray, and P. G. Bruce: Demonstrating Oxygen Loss and Associated Structural Reorganization in the Lithium Battery Cathode Li[Ni_0.2Li_0.2Mn_0.6]O₂. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 128, 8694-8698 (2006).

Th. Dumont, T. Lippert, M. Döbeli, H. Grimmer, J. Ufheil, P. Novák, A. Würsig, U. Vogt, and A. Wokaun: Influence of Experimental Parameter on the Li-Content of LiMn2O4 Electrodes Produced by Pulsed Laser Deposition. Appl. Surf. Sci. 252, 4902 4906 (2006).

H. Buqa, A. Würsig, J. Vetter, M. E. Spahr, F. Krumeich, and P. Novák: SEI Film Formation on Highly Crystalline Graphitic Materials in Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Power Sources 153, 385-390 (2006).

M. E. Spahr, H. Buqa, A. Würsig, D. Goers, L. Hardwick, P. Novák, F. Krumeich, J. Dentzer, and C. Vix-Guterl: Surface Reactivity of Graphite Materials and their Surface Passivation during the First Electrochemical Lithium Insertion. J. Power Sources 153, 300-311 (2006).

T. Ogasawara, A. Débart, M. Holzapfel, P. Novák, and P. G. Bruce: Rechargeable Li₂O₂ Electrode for Lithium Batteries. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 128, 1390-1393 (2006).

• 2005

J. Ufheil, A. Würsig, O. Schneider, and P. Novák: Acetone as Oxidative Decomposition Product in Propylene Carbonate Containing Battery Electrolyte. Electrochem. Commun. 7, 1380 1384 (2005).

J. Vetter, H. Buqa, M. Holzapfel, and P. Novák: Impact of Co-Solvent Chain Branching on Lithium-Ion Battery Performance. J. Power Sources 146, 355-359 (2005).

H. Buqa, A. Würsig, D. Goers, L. Hardwick, M. Holzapfel, P. Novák, F. Krumeich, and M. E. Spahr: Behavior of Highly Crystalline Graphites in Lithium-Ion Cells with Propylene Carbonate Containing Electrolytes. J. Power Sources 146, 134-141 (2005).

P. Novák, D. Goers, L. Hardwick, M. Holzapfel, W. Scheifele, J. Ufheil, and A. Würsig: Advanced In Situ Characterization Methods Applied to Carbonaceous Materials. J. Power Sources 146, 15-20 (2005).

L. Hardwick and P. Novák: Detection of Surface Disorder on Graphite Electrodes Using Raman Microscopy. GDCh-Monographie 32, 220-228 (2005).

J. Vetter, P. Novák, M. R. Wagner, C. Veit, K. C. Möller, J. O. Besenhard, M. Winter, M. Wohlfahrt-Mehrens, C. Vogler, and A. Hammouche: Ageing Mechanisms in Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Power Sources 147, 269-281 (2005).

M. Holzapfel, H. Buqa, F. Krumeich, P. Novák, F. M. Petrat, and C. Veit: Chemical Vapor Deposited Silicon/Graphite Compound Material as Negative Electrode for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Electrochem. Solid State Let. 8, A516-A520 (2005).

M. Hahn, A. Würsig, R. Gallay, P. Novák, and R. Kötz: Gas Evolution in Activated Carbon / Propylene Carbonate Based Double-Layer Capacitors. Electrochem. Commun. 5, 925-930 (2005).

M. Holzapfel, C. Jost, A. Prodi-Schwab, F. Krumeich, A. Würsig, H. Buqa, and P. Novák: Stabilization of Lithiated Graphite in an Electrolyte Based on Ionic Liquids: An Electrochemical and Scanning Electron Microscopy Study. Carbon 43, 1488-1498 (2005).

M. Holzapfel, H. Buqa, W. Scheifele, P. Novák, and F. M. Petrat: A New Type of Nano-Sized Silicon/Carbon Composite Electrode for Reversible Lithium Insertion. Chem. Commun., 1566-1568 (2005).

H. Buqa, D. Goers, M. Holzapfel, M. E. Spahr, and P. Novák: High Rate Capability of Graphite Negative Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Electrochem. Soc. 152, A474-A481 (2005).

J. Ufheil, M. C. Bärtsch, A. Würsig, and P. Novák: Maleic Anhydride as an Additive to Gamma-Butyrolactone Solutions for Li-Ion Batteries. Electrochim. Acta 50, 1733-1738 (2005).

F. Campana, R. Kötz, J. Vetter, P. Novák, and H. Siegenthaler: In Situ AFM Study of Dimensional Changes during Li+ Ion Intercalation/De-intercalation in HOPG. Electrochem. Commun. 7, 107-112 (2005).

A. Würsig, H. Buqa, M. Holzapfel, F. Krumeich, and P. Novák: Film Formation at Positive Electrodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries. Electrochem. Solid State Let. 8, A34-A37 (2005).

• 2004

M. Holzapfel, C. Jost, and P. Novák: Stable Cycling of Graphite in an Ionic Liquid Based Electrolyte. Chem. Commun., 2098 - 2099 (2004).

M. E. Spahr, T. Palladino, H. Wilhelm, A. Würsig, D. Goers, H. Buqa, M. Holzapfel, and P. Novák: Exfoliation of Graphite during Electrochemical Lithium Insertion in Ethylene Carbonate-Containing Electrolytes. J. Electrochem. Soc. 151, A1383-A1395 (2004).

A. Würsig, H. Buqa, M. E. Spahr, and P. Novák: Exfoliation of Graphite Negative Electrode Material in Lithium-Ion Batteries: The In Situ Approach. GDCh-Monographie 29, 110-119 (2004).

R. Dominko, M. Gaberscek, M. Bele, J. Drofenik, E. M. Skou, A. Würsig, P. Novák, and J. Jamnik: Understanding the Role of Gelatin as a Pretreating Agent for Use in Li-Ion Batteries. J. Electrochem. Soc. 151, A1058-A1062 (2004).

D. Goers, M. Holzapfel, W. Scheifele, E. Lehmann, P. Vontobel, and P. Novák: In Situ Neutron Radiography of Lithium-Ion Batteries: The Gas Evolution on Graphite Electrodes during the Charging. J. Power Sources 130, 221-226 (2004).

• 2003

H. Buqa, D. Goers, M. E. Spahr, and P. Novák: The Influence of Graphite Surface Modification on the Exfoliation during Electrochemical Lithium Insertion. J. Solid State Electrochem. 8, 79-80 (2003).

D. Goers, H. Buqa, L. Hardwick, A. Würsig, and P. Novák: Raman Spectroscopic and Structural Studies of Heat-Treated Graphites for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Ionics 9, 258-265 (2003).

M. Lanz, C. Kormann, and P. Novák: A Procedure for Specific Charge and Cycling Performance Measurements on LiMn₂O₄ Spinels for Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Solid State Electrochem. 7, 658-664 (2003).

J. Vetter and P. Novák: Novel Alkyl Methyl Carbonate Solvents for Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Power Sources 119-121, 338-342 (2003).

M. E. Spahr, H. Wilhelm, T. Palladino, N. Dupont-Pavlovsky, D. Goers, F. Joho, and P. Novák: The Role of Graphite Surface Group Chemistry on the Graphite Exfoliation during Electrochemical Lithium Insertion. J. Power Sources 119-121, 543-549 (2003).

H. Buqa, D. Goers, M. E. Spahr, and P. Novák: Recent Improvements in Electrochemical Performance of Graphite Negative Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries. ITE Letters on Batteries, New Technologies & Medicine 4, 38-43 (2003).

• 2002

M. E. Spahr, H. Wilhelm, F. Joho, J.-C. Panitz, J. Wambach, P. Novák, and N. Dupont-Pavlovsky: Purely Hexagonal Graphite and the Influence of Surface Modifications on Its Electrochemical Lithium Insertion Process. J. Electrochem. Soc. 149, A960-A966 (2002).

F. Joho, P. Novák, and M. E. Spahr: Safety Aspects of Graphite Negative Electrode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Electrochem. Soc. 149, A1020-A1024 (2002).

• 2001

M. Lanz and P. Novák: DEMS Study of Gas Evolution at Thick Graphite Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries: The Effect of g-Butyrolactone. J. Power Sources 102, 277-282 (2001).

E. Deiss, D. Häringer, P. Novák, and O. Haas: Modeling of the Charge-Discharge Dynamics of Lithium Manganese Oxide Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries. Electrochim. Acta 46, 4185-4196 (2001).

J.-C. Panitz, P. Novák and O. Haas: Raman Microscopy Applied to Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Cells - Steps Towards in-Situ Raman Imaging with Increased Optical Efficiency. Appl. Spectrosc. 55, 1131-1137 (2001).

M. Lanz, E. Lehmann, R. Imhof, I. Exnar, and P. Novák: In-Situ Neutron Radiography of Lithium-Ion Batteries during Charge/Discharge Cycling. J. Power Sources 101, 177 (2001)

M. E. Spahr, H. Wilhelm, F. Joho, and P. Novák: Structure, Texture, and Surface Morphology Modifications of Highly Crystalline Graphite and the Consequences for its Electrochemical Lithium Insertion Behavior. ITE Letters on Batteries, New Technologies & Medicine 2, 370-375 (2001).

P. Novák, F. Joho, M. Lanz, B. Rykart, J.-C. Panitz, D. Alliata, R. Kötz, and O. Haas: The Complex Electrochemistry of Graphite Electrodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Power Sources 97-98, 39-46 (2001).

F. Joho, B. Rykart, A. Blome, P. Novák, H. Wilhelm, and M. E. Spahr: Relation between Surface Properties, Pore Structure, and First-Cycle Charge Loss of Graphite as Negative Electrode in Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Power Sources 97-98, 78-82 (2001).

J.-C. Panitz and P. Novák: Raman Microscopy as a Quality Control Tool for Electrodes of Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Power Sources 97-98, 174-180(2001).

E. Deiss, D. Häringer, O. Haas, and P. Novák: Modeling of the Charge-Discharge Dynamics of Lithium Manganese Oxide Electrodes. ITE Letters on Batteries, New Technologies & Medicine 2, 15-19 (2001).

• 2000

M. Lanz, C. Kormann, H. Steininger, G. Heil, O. Haas, and P. Novák: Large-Agglomerate-Size Lithium Manganese Oxide Spinel with High Rate Capability for Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Electrochem. Soc. 147, 3997-4000 (2000).

P. Novák, J. C. Panitz, F. Joho, M. Lanz, R. Imhof, and M. Coluccia: Advanced In Situ Methods for the Characterization of Practical Electrodes in Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Power Sources 90, 52-58 (2000).

F. Joho and P. Novák: SNIFTIRS Investigation of the Oxidative Decomposition of Organic-Carbonate-Based Electrolytes for Lithium-Ion Cells. Electrochim. Acta 45, 3589-3599 (2000).

M. Winter, G. H. Wrodnigg, J. O. Besenhard, W. Biberacher, and P. Novák: Dilatometric Investigations of Graphite Electrodes in Nonaqueous Lithium Battery Electrolytes. J. Electrochem. Soc. 147, 2427-2431 (2000).

D. Alliata, R. Kötz, P. Novák, and H. Siegenthaler: Electrochemical SPM investigation of the solid electrolyte interphase film formed on HOPG electrodes. Electrochemistry Communications, 2:6, 436-440 (2000).

• 1999

J.-C. Panitz, F. Joho, and P. Novák: In-situ Characterization of a Graphite Electrode in a Secondary Lithium-Ion Battery Using Raman Microscopy. Appl. Spectrosc. 53, 1188-1199 (1999).

P. Novák, R. Imhof, and O. Haas: Magnesium Insertion Electrodes for Rechargeable Nonaqueous Batteries - A Competitive Alternative to Lithium? (Invited Review Paper). Electrochim. Acta 45, 351-367 (1999).

P. Novák, F. Joho, R. Imhof, J.-C. Panitz, and O. Haas: In-situ Investigation of the Interaction between Graphite and Electrolyte Solutions. J. Power Sources 81-82, 212-216 (1999).

F. Joho, B. Rykart, R. Imhof, P. Novák, M. E. Spahr, and A. Monnier: Key Factors for the Cycling Stability of Graphite Intercalation Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Power Sources 81-82, 243-247 (1999).

M. Winter, R. Imhof, F. Joho, and P. Novák: FTIR and DEMS Investigations on the Electroreduction of Chloroethylene Carbonate Based Electrolyte Solutions for Lithium-Ion Cells. J. Power Sources 81-82, 818-823(1999).

M. E. Spahr, P. Stoschitzki-Bitterli, R. Nesper, O. Haas, and P. Novák: Vanadium Oxide Nanotubes - A New Nanostructured Redox-Active Material for the Electrochemical Insertion of Lithium. J. Electrochem. Soc. 146, 2780-2783 (1999).

D. Häringer, P. Novák, O. Haas, B. Piro, and M.-C. Pham: Poly(5-amino-1,4-naphthoquinone), a Novel Lithium-Inserting Electroactive Polymer with High Specific Charge. J. Electrochem. Soc. 146, 2393-2396 (1999).

R. Imhof and P. Novák: Oxidative Electrolyte Solvent Degradation in Lithium-Ion Batteries. An In Situ Differential Electrochemical Mass Spectrometry Investigation. J. Electrochem. Soc. 146, 1702-1706 (1999).

• 1998

B. Piro, E. A. Bazzaoui, M.-C. Pham, P. Novák, and O. Haas: Multiple Internal Reflection FTIR Spectroscopic (MIRFTIRS) Study of the Redox Process of Poly(5-Amino-1,4-Naphthoquinone) Film in Aqueous and Organic Media. Electrochim. Acta 44, 1953-1964 (1999).

D. Häringer, P. Novák, O. Haas, and A. Wokaun: The Effect of Ball Milling and Temperature Treatment on the Electrochemical Properties of LiMn₂O₄ Electrodes. The Electrochemical Society Proceedings Series, PV 98-16, 296-305 (1998).

F. Joho, P. Novák, O. Haas, A. Monnier, and F. Fischer: Influence of Graphite Surface Modifications on Lithium Intercalation Properties. Mol. Cryst. Liq. Cryst. 310, 383-388 (1998).

M. Winter, J. O. Besenhard, M. E. Spahr, and P. Novák: Insertion Electrode Materials for Rechargeable Lithium Batteries (Review Paper). Advanced Materials 10, 725-763 (1998).

M. E. Spahr, P. Novák, B. Schnyder, O. Haas, and R. Nesper: Characterization of Layered Lithium Nickel Manganese Oxides Synthesized by a Novel Oxidative Coprecipitation Method and Their Electrochemical Performance as Lithium Insertion Electrode Materials. J. Electrochem. Soc. 145, 1113-1121 (1998).

R. Imhof and P. Novák: In Situ Investigation of the Electrochemical Reduction of Carbonate Electrolyte Solutions at Graphite Electrodes. J. Electrochem. Soc. 145, 1081-1087 (1998).

M. Winter, P. Novák, and A. Monnier: Graphites for Lithium-Ion Cells: The Correlation of the First-Cycle Charge Loss with the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller Surface Area. J. Electrochem. Soc. 145, 428-436 (1998).

M. E. Spahr, P. Novák, W. Scheifele, O. Haas, and R. Nesper: Electrochemistry of Chemically Lithiated NaV₃O₈: A Positive Electrode Material for Use in Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries. J. Electrochem. Soc. 145, 421-427 (1998).

M. Winter and P. Novák: Chloroethylene Carbonate, a Solvent for Lithium-Ion Cells, Evolving CO₂ during Reduction. J. Electrochem. Soc. 145, L27-L30 (1998).

• 1997

M. E. Spahr, P. Novák, O. Haas, and R.Nesper: Cycling Performance of Novel Lithium Insertion Electrode Materials Based on the Li-Ni-Mn-O System. J. Power Sources 68, 629-633 (1997).

P. Novák, W. Scheifele, M. Winter, and O. Haas: Graphite Electrodes with Tailored Porosity for Rechargeable Ion-Transfer Batteries. J. Power Sources 68, 267-270 (1997).

R. Imhof and P. Novák: Degradation of Mixed Carbonate Electrolytes on Li⁺-Ion Battery Graphite Electrodes. An In-situ DEMS Study. The Electrochemical Society Proceedings Series PV 97-18, 313-323 (1997).

O. Haas, E. Deiss, P. Novák, W. Scheifele, and A. Tsukada: Engineering Aspects of Thin Layer Li⁺-Ion Batteries. The Electrochemical Society Proceedings Series PV 97-18, 451-462 (1997).

P. Novák, K. Müller, K. S. V. Santhanam, and O. Haas: Electrochemically Active Polymers for Rechargeable Batteries (Review Paper). Chem. Rev. 97, 207-281 (1997).