Next-Generation Battery Technologies: Advanced Materials and Interfaces
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Green Sustainable Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2025 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The demand for high-performance batteries has reached unprecedented levels due to the global shift towards renewable energy sources and the rapid expansion of electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and grid storage systems. This special issue focuses on the latest advancements in battery technology, particularly the development of next-generation materials and interfaces that enhance performance, safety, and sustainability. With lithium-ion technology approaching its theoretical limits, there is a growing need for novel chemistries, including lithium-sulfur, solid-state, sodium-ion, zinc and aluminium batteries, and multivalent systems, which promise higher energy densities, faster charging rates, and longer lifespans.
Key topics in this issue include innovative cathode and anode materials, solid and liquid electrolytes, and advanced manufacturing processes that allow for safer and more efficient batteries. Additionally, the interface between different battery components remains a critical factor affecting battery life and efficiency, requiring insights into interfacial stability, degradation mechanisms, and ion transport.
We invite original research and review articles that explore breakthroughs in material design, computational modeling, interface engineering, and diagnostic techniques for next-generation batteries. Studies examining the environmental impact of battery production and recycling are also welcome, as sustainability becomes increasingly essential in energy storage solutions. This special issue aims to provide a comprehensive look at the latest scientific and technological developments that will drive the future of energy storage systems, from fundamental science to practical applications.
Prof. Dr. Chuang Peng
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- energy efficiency
- life cycle assessment
- recycling
- new electrolyte and battery chemistry
- sustainability
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