Lithium historical perspectives

Historical perspective C. H. Heathcock, Comp. Org. Syn. 2, 133-179 (1991). General review T. Mukaiyama, Org. React. 28,203-331 (1982). Application of lithium and magnesium enolates C. H. Heathcock, Comp. Org. Syn. 2, 181-238 (1991) of boron enolates B. M. Kim etal, ibid. 239-275 of transition metal enolates I. Paterson, ibid. 301-319. Stereoselective reactions of ester and thioester enolates M. Braun, H. Sacha, J. Prakt. Chem. 335,653-668 (1993). Review of asymmetric methodology A. S. Franklin, I. Paterson, Contemp. Org. Syn. 1,317-338 (1994). Cf. Claisen-Schmidt Condensation Henry Reaction Ivanov Reaction Knoevenagel Condensation Reformatskv Reaction Robinson Annulation. 

Prediction of salt electrochemical stability in the context of Li-ion batteries has mainly involved predicting the Eox of novel lithium salt anions, frequently without any focus on the subsequent decomposition reaction products and mechanisms. However, with recent results on oxidation promoted solvent-anion reactions [57] and the rapid development of solvent-free ionic liquid (IL) electrolytes, investigations of both anion and cation decomposition products are foreseen by us to become more frequent and important - particularly in connection with the passivation phenomena at the negative electrode. As for solvents, we will here follow the historical development of studies and methods, followed by some more recent works that together with our remarks outline our perspective on the future. 

Yardney Technical Products, Inc. is a speciality battery manufacturer that figures prominently in this book. This is unsurprising, since the majority of the contributors are either past or present employees of Yardney. The indusbial influence was a welcome addition to the book s perspective since the underlying intention of this publication was to place the selected current topics in lithium-ion battery science and technology within the practical context. This historical note presents a few less known facts from the long and rich history of the company and its founder, Michel Yardney. 

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