Performance Optimization and Structural Regulation of Cathode Energy Materials for Lithium/Sodium-Ion Batteries
A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 July 2025 | Viewed by 30
Special Issue Editors
Interests: energy material; battery
Interests: active materials and electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries for energy storage systems; solid-state batteries
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As the demand for efficient and sustainable energy storage systems continues to grow, lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries have emerged as leading technologies, playing a pivotal role in portable electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy integration. Among their components, cathode materials are particularly critical, as they dictate the energy density, rate capability, cycle life, and overall stability of these systems. Improving the performance and structural properties of cathode materials is essential in meeting the increasing energy demands of modern society.
This Special Issue of Energies, “Performance Optimization and Structural Regulation of Cathode Energy Materials for Lithium-Ion and Sodium-Ion Batteries”, will provide a platform for the dissemination of the latest research findings and innovations in this field. The focus will be on novel techniques, materials, and applications that enhance the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of cathode materials.
We invite submissions on a wide range of topics, including, but not limited to, the following:
- The development of novel cathode materials for lithium-ion or sodium-ion batteries;
- Structural regulation techniques to improve electrochemical performance;
- Optimization methods for energy density and cycle stability;
- Defect engineering and surface modification strategies;
- Advanced characterization techniques for cathode materials;
- Multiscale modelling and simulation of energy materials;
- The integration of cathode materials into full-cell configurations;
- The thermal and mechanical stability of cathode materials.
Original research articles, review articles, and short communications are welcome. This Special Issue will foster interdisciplinary collaborations and provide a comprehensive overview of current trends and future directions in cathode material development.
Dr. Rui Wang
Dr. Jun Wang
Dr. Ziwei Chen
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- lithium-/sodium-ion batteries
- cathode materials
- structural regulation
- electrochemical performance
- defect engineering
- advanced characterization techniques
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