Research Advances in Materials for Solid-State Batteries

Dear Colleagues,

While lithium-ion batteries have revolutionized the field of energy storage since their commercialization, next-generation technologies are posing more stringent requirements on energy, power, costs, and sustainability. In pursuit of novel technologies for supplanting lithium-ion batteries, particularly for vehicle electrification, the past decade has witnessed an explosive growth in interest in solid-state batteries. Although numerous classes of electrode and electrolyte materials have been identified and developed, the ideal materials for enabling solid-state batteries able to achieve the necessary performance and costs still remain elusive.

The aim of this Special Issue is to promote discussion and novel perspectives concerning both fundamental and applied research in the area of solid-state battery materials. Consequently, this Special Issue invites original research papers, reviews, perspectives, and communications broadly covering the areas of (but not limited to):

• Solid-state electrolytes;
• Advanced anode and cathode materials;
• Low-cost materials;
• Electrochemical, mechanical, and thermal properties of battery materials;
• Interfaces in solid-state batteries;
• Alternative current collectors, conductive additives, and binders;
• Sustainable materials;
• Materials processing and recycling.

Dr. Michael J. Wang
Guest Editor

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• solid-state batteries
• solid-state electrolytes
• advanced electrode materials
• materials interfaces
• materials processing
• sustainable materials