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The Breakthrough of Traditional Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems

A special issue of Batteries (ISSN 2313-0105). This special issue belongs to the section "Battery Materials and Interfaces: Anode, Cathode, Separators and Electrolytes or Others".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 June 2025 | Viewed by 7320

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Xiaoyuan Shi

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Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China
Interests: dual-ion batteries; porous matarials; novel energy storage devices
Prof. Dr. Hengguo Wang

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Guest Editor
Faculty of Chemistry, Northeast Normal University, Changchun 130024, China
Interests: advanced organic batteries; electrocatalysis

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

There has been imperious demand for high energy densities and long life cycles in order to satisfy the ever-growing requirements of next-generation energy storage systems. Novel-concept battery systems, such as dual-ion batteries, halogen batteries, ammonium-ion batteries, decoupled design batteries and others, have emerged in the past few years in an attempt to overcome the shortcomings of traditional battery systems or to achieve superior performance over them. In this Special Issue, entitled "Breakthroughs in Traditional Electrochemical Energy Storage Systems", various types of novel battery systems, their development history, reaction mechanism, and the electrodes and electrolytes involved will be summarized, aiming to a provide reference for new researchers entering this field. Moreover, the relevant optimization strategies, including the modification of electrodes, electrolytes and the configuration design, will be reported. Furthermore, the research challenges and possible development directions of novel-concept battery systems will be defined. This Special Issue provides an opportunity for researchers in the field to exchange ideas, to solve problems collaboratively, stimulate ideas and strengthen cooperation. Our aim is to contribute to the further development of novel-concept batteries.

Dr. Xiaoyuan Shi
Prof. Dr. Hengguo Wang
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • novel-concept battery systems
  • dual-ion batteries
  • halogen batteries
  • ammonium-ion batteries
  • decoupled design batteries
  • high energy
  • long lifetime

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Li Chemical and Tracer Diffusivities in LiCoO2 Sintered Pellets
by Erwin Hüger and Harald Schmidt
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 446; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120446 - 16 Dec 2024
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LiCoO2 (LCO) is a crucial active material for positive electrodes of commercial lithium-ion batteries. It is typically present in the form of micrometer-sized LCO particles, which are surrounded by binders and conductive agents with a thickness of tens of microns. In order [...] Read more.
LiCoO2 (LCO) is a crucial active material for positive electrodes of commercial lithium-ion batteries. It is typically present in the form of micrometer-sized LCO particles, which are surrounded by binders and conductive agents with a thickness of tens of microns. In order to determine the intrinsic Li transport parameters of pure crystalline LCO, it is necessary to measure the Li diffusivity at room temperature in sintered LCO pellets free of additives. The LCO sintered bulk material consists of interconnected, about 3 µm clusters, composed of grains of about 70 nanometers in size. The Li chemical and tracer diffusivities are determined using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and potentiostatic intermittent titration technique (PITT), while the latter ones are in the range between 10−9 and 10−28 m2s−1, depending on the application of different relevant formulas and characteristic parameters. Consequently, it is essential to apply a classical non-electrochemical and Li selective method of tracer diffusion determination like 6Li depth profiling and secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) for comparison. Li tracer diffusivities of about 10−22 m2s−1 at room temperature are obtained by the extrapolation of the SIMS results from higher temperatures. This significantly narrows the range of reliable electrochemically determined Li tracer diffusivities to a more limited range, between 10−21 and 10−22 m2s−1. Full article
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Multi-Step Ageing Prediction of NMC Lithium-Ion Batteries Based on Temperature Characteristics
by Abdelilah Hammou, Boubekeur Tala-Ighil, Philippe Makany and Hamid Gualous
Batteries 2024, 10(11), 384; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10110384 - 31 Oct 2024
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The performance of lithium-ion batteries depends strongly on their ageing state; therefore, the monitoring and the prediction of the battery state of health (SoH) is necessary for an optimized and secured functioning of battery systems. This paper evaluates and compares three artificial neural [...] Read more.
The performance of lithium-ion batteries depends strongly on their ageing state; therefore, the monitoring and the prediction of the battery state of health (SoH) is necessary for an optimized and secured functioning of battery systems. This paper evaluates and compares three artificial neural network architectures for multi-step ageing prediction of lithium-ion cells: Recurrent Neural Network (RNN), Gated Recurrent Unit (GRU) and Long short-term memory (LSTM). These models use the features extracted from the cell’s temperature to predict the cell’s capacity. The features are extracted from experimental measurements of the cell’s surface temperature and selected based on Spearman correlation analysis. The prediction results were evaluated and compared considering three different percentages of the training dataset: 60%, 70%, and 80%. Training and testing data were generated experimentally based on accelerated ageing cycling tests. During these experiments, four Nickel Manganese Cobalt/Graphite (NMC) cells were cycled under a controlled temperature environment based on a dynamic current profile extracted from the Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Cycles. Full article
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Revolutionizing Battery Longevity by Optimising Magnesium Alloy Anodes Performance
by Bankole I. Oladapo, Mattew A. Olawumi and Francis T. Omigbodun
Batteries 2024, 10(11), 383; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10110383 - 30 Oct 2024
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This research explores the enhancement of electrochemical performance in magnesium batteries by optimising magnesium alloy anodes, explicitly focusing on Mg-Al and Mg-Ag alloys. The study’s objective was to determine the impact of alloy composition on anode voltage stability and overall battery efficiency, particularly [...] Read more.
This research explores the enhancement of electrochemical performance in magnesium batteries by optimising magnesium alloy anodes, explicitly focusing on Mg-Al and Mg-Ag alloys. The study’s objective was to determine the impact of alloy composition on anode voltage stability and overall battery efficiency, particularly under extended cycling conditions. The research assessed the anodes’ voltage behaviour and internal resistance across magnesium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (Mg(TFSI)2) electrolyte formulations using a systematic setup involving cyclic voltammetry on the anode and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy. The Mg-Al alloy demonstrated superior performance, with minimal voltage drop and lower resistance increase than the Mg-Ag alloy. The results showed that the Mg-Al alloy maintained over 85% energy efficiency after 100 cycles, significantly outperforming the Mg-Ag alloy, which exhibited increased degradation and efficiency reduction to approximately 80%. These findings confirm that incorporating aluminium into magnesium anodes stabilises the anode voltage and enhances the overall battery efficiency by mitigating degradation mechanisms. Consequently, the Mg-Al alloy is identified as an up-and-coming candidate for use in advanced battery technologies, offering energy density and cycle life improvements. This study lays the groundwork for future research to refine magnesium alloy compositions further to boost battery performance. Full article
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Developing a Se Quantum Dots@ CoFeOx Composite Nanomaterial as a Highly Active and Stable Cathode Material for Rechargeable Zinc–Air Batteries
by Donghao Zhang, Yang Wang, Xiaopeng Han and Wenbin Hu
Batteries 2023, 9(11), 561; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9110561 - 17 Nov 2023
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With the urgent demand for clean energy, rechargeable zinc–air batteries (ZABs) are attracting increasing attention. Precious-metal-based electrocatalysts (e.g., commercial Pt/C and IrO2) are reported to be highly active towards the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Nevertheless, the [...] Read more.
With the urgent demand for clean energy, rechargeable zinc–air batteries (ZABs) are attracting increasing attention. Precious-metal-based electrocatalysts (e.g., commercial Pt/C and IrO2) are reported to be highly active towards the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Nevertheless, the limited catalytic kinetics, along with the scarcity of noble metals, still hinder the practical applications of ZABs. Consequently, it is of great importance to explore efficient bifunctional ORR/OER electrocatalysts with abundant reserves. Although iron oxides are considered to have some of the greatest potential as catalysts among the metal oxides, owing to their excellent redox properties, lower toxicity, simple preparation, and natural abundance, their poor electrical conductivity and high agglomeration still limit their development. In this work, we report a special Se quantum dots@ CoFeOx (Se-FeOx-Co) composite material, which exhibits outstanding bifunctional catalytic properties. And the potential gap between ORR and OER is low at 0.87 V. In addition, the ZAB based on Se-FeOx-Co achieves a satisfactory open-circuit voltage (1.46 V) along with an operation durability over 800 min. This research explores an effective strategy to fabricate iron oxide-based bifunctional catalysts, which contributes to the future design of related materials. Full article
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Different Metal–Air Batteries as Range Extenders for the Electric Vehicle Market: A Comparative Study
by Yasmin Shabeer, Seyed Saeed Madani, Satyam Panchal, Mahboubeh Mousavi and Michael Fowler
Batteries 2025, 11(1), 35; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries11010035 - 20 Jan 2025
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Metal–air batteries represent a category of energy storage system that leverages the reaction between metal and oxygen from the atmosphere to produce electricity. These batteries, known for their high energy density, have attracted considerable attention as potential solutions for extending the range of [...] Read more.
Metal–air batteries represent a category of energy storage system that leverages the reaction between metal and oxygen from the atmosphere to produce electricity. These batteries, known for their high energy density, have attracted considerable attention as potential solutions for extending the range of electric vehicles. Understanding the capabilities and limitations of metal-air batteries as range extenders is crucial for advancing electric vehicle technology, as these batteries could offer the additional energy needed to overcome current range limitations. This review paper provides a detailed overview of various metal-air battery technologies, delving into their design, functionality, and inherent challenges. By analyzing key theoretical and practical parameters, the study highlights how these factors influence overall battery performance. Additionally, the review addresses critical cost considerations, particularly the relationship between vehicle cost and driving range, uncovering the significant trade-offs involved in adopting metal-air batteries. Through an examination of nearly all the existing metal-air batteries, this paper sheds light on their potential to serve as effective range extenders, thereby facilitating the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable transportation landscape. Full article
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