http://www.mdpi.com/journal/energies/special_issues/lithium-ion-batteries/ Submission All papers should be submitted to energies@mdpi.com with copy to the guest editor. To be published continuously until the deadline and papers will be listed together at the special websites. Submitted papers should not have been previously published nor be currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. All papers are refereed through a peer review process. A guide for authors, sample copies and other relevant information for submitting papers are available on the Instructions for Authors page. Energies is an international peer-reviewed quarterly journal published by MDPI. Article Processing Charges (APC) Article Processing Charges (APC) are 300 CHF per paper and additional English correction fees (250 CHF) will be added in certain cases (550 CHF per paper for those papers that require extensive additional formatting and/or English corrections) for paper submitted before 31 December 2009. Starting 1 January 2010, Article Processing Charges are of 800 CHF per accepted article. http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/3/5/960/ A super-iron Li-ion cathode with a 3-fold higher reversible capacity (a storage capacity of 485 mAh/g) is presented. One of the principle constraints to vehicle electrification is that the Li-ion cathode battery chemistry is massive, and expensive. Demonstrated is a 3 electron storage lithium cathodic chemistry, and a reversible Li super-iron battery, which has a significantly higher capacity than contemporary Li-ion batteries. The super-iron Li-ion cathode consists of the hexavalent iron (Fe(VI)) salt, Na2FeO4, and is formed from inexpensive and clean materials. The charge storage mechanism is fundamentally different from those of traditional lithium ion intercalation cathodes. Instead, charge storage is based on multi-electron faradaic reduction, which considerably enhances the intrinsic charge storage capacity. http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/3/5/960/ Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 CEST Energies 2010-05-06 3 5 Review 960 972 1996-1073 A High Capacity Li-Ion Cathode: The Fe(III/VI) Super-Iron Cathode 2010-05-06 doi: 10.3390/en3050960 Licht http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/3/4/866/ This paper describes the fabrication of novel modified polyethylene (PE) membranes using plasma technology to create high-performance and cost-effective separator membranes for practical applications in lithium-ion polymer batteries. The modified PE membrane via plasma modification process plays a critical role in improving wettability and electrolyte retention, interfacial adhesion between separators and electrodes, and cycle performance of lithium-ion polymer batteries. This paper suggests that the performance of lithium-ion polymer batteries can be greatly enhanced by the plasma modification of commercial separators with proper functional materials for targeted application. http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/3/4/866/ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST Energies 2010-04-23 3 4 Review 866 885 1996-1073 Surface-Modified Membrane as A Separator for Lithium-Ion Polymer Battery 2010-04-23 doi: 10.3390/en3040866 Kim Lim http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/3/4/847/ This paper has been retracted on 31 August 2011. A Retraction note is published in Energies, 2011, 4, 1336 http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/3/4/847/ Wed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 CEST Energies 2010-04-21 3 4 Article 847 865 1996-1073 Optimization and Characterization of Lithium Ion Cathode Materials in the System (1 – x – y)LiNi0.8Co0.2O2 • xLi2MnO3 • yLiCoO2 2010-04-21 doi: 10.3390/en3040847 Venkatesan Manivannan Madhu Chennabasappa Joshua Garrett http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/3/1/135/ Since its appearance in 1991, the Li ion battery has been the major power source driving the rapid digitalization of our daily life; however, much of the processes and mechanisms underpinning this newest battery chemistry remains poorly understood. As in any electrochemical device, the major challenge comes from the electrolyte/electrode interfaces, where the discontinuity in charge distribution and extreme disequality in electric forces induce diversified processes that eventually determine the kinetics of Li+ intercalation chemistry. This article will summarize the most recent efforts on the fundamental understanding of the interphases in Li ion devices. Emphasis will be placed on the formation chemistry of the so-called “SEI” on graphitic anode, the effect of solvation sheath structure of Li+ on the intercalation energy barrier, and the feasibility of tailoring a desired interphase. Biologically inspired approaches to an ideal interphase will also be briefly discussed. http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/3/1/135/ Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 CET Energies 2010-01-26 3 1 Review 135 154 1996-1073 Electrolytes and Interphasial Chemistry in Li Ion Devices 2010-01-26 doi: 10.3390/en3010135 Kang Xu