Batteries, Volume 11, Issue 3

Silicon-based anode materials are used to improve the performance of next-generation high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, the inherent limitations and cost of these materials are hindering their mass production. Commercial graph...

Despite their high specific capacity, magnetron-sputtered Si/Al thin films face rapid capacity decay due to stress-induced cracking, delamination, and detrimental electrolyte reactions. This study introduces a carbon-coated composite anode that overc...

This study investigates a hybrid-battery thermal management system (BTMS) integrating air-cooling, a cold plate, and porous materials to optimize heat dissipation in a 20-cell battery pack during charging and discharging cycles of up to 5C. A computa...

Research on the thermal safety of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is crucial for supporting their large-scale application [...]

A priority area for low-cost LIBs is the commercial production of electrodes with a high cycle life and efficiency in an environmentally benign fashion and a cost-effective manner. We demonstrate the use of undoped/untreated, flexible, stand-alone, m...

The massive production and utilization of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has intensified concerns about raw material shortage and end-of-life battery management. The development of effective recycling/reusing strategies, especially for the valuable act...

The thermal runaway propagation (TRP) model of energy storage batteries can provide solutions for the safety protection of energy storage systems. Traditional TRP models are solved using the finite element method, which can significantly consume comp...

This paper proposes an early warning method for thermal runaway in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) based on multidimensional signal analysis and redundancy optimization. By analyzing signals such as voltage, temperature, strain, and gas concentrations, P...

Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) improve battery management in electric vehicles (EVs) by enhancing the safety, durability, and reliability of electrochemical batteries, particularly through improvements in the State of Charge (SOC) estimation. EV b...

The development and electrochemical characteristics of ionic liquid crystal elastomers (iLCEs) are described for use as electrolyte components in lithium-ion batteries. The unique combination of elastic and liquid crystal properties in iLCEs grants t...

The performance of lithium-ion batteries deteriorates significantly under extreme-cold conditions due to increased internal resistance and decreased electrochemical activity. This study presents an experimental analysis of a battery thermal managemen...

The electricity landscape is constantly evolving, with intermittent and distributed electricity supply causing increased variability and uncertainty. The growth in electric vehicles, and electrification on the demand side, further intensifies this is...

The persistent emphasis on safety issues in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with organic liquid electrolytes revolves around thermal runaway and dendrite formation. The high thermal stability and non-leakage properties of polymer electrolytes (PEs) make...

Hard carbon (HC), which is one of the anode materials widely used in commercial sodium-ion batteries at present, suffers from a thick and unstable solid electrolyte interface (SEI) layer formed by the self-reduction in traditional carbonate-based ele...

K–Se batteries offer high energy density and cost-effectiveness, making them promising candidates for energy storage systems. However, their practical applications are hindered by Se aggregation, sluggish ion diffusion, and significant volumetr...

Doping lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO₂) cathode materials is an effective strategy for mitigating the detrimental phase transitions that occur at high voltages. A deep understanding of the relationships between cycle capacity and the design elements of...

While the effect of ageing has been thoroughly analysed, to improve the cycle life of lithium-ion batteries, its impact on safety in case of a mechanical loading is still a new field of research. It has to be found out how mechanical properties, such...

This study investigated the impact of pouch cell design on energy density, both volumetric and gravimetric, through the development of accurate 3D models of small-format (<5 Ah) pouch cells. Various configurations were analysed, considering materi...

Ethylene carbonate is, among other applications, used in Li-ion batteries as an electrolyte solvent to dissociate Li-salt. Supercritical CO₂ extraction is a promising method for the recycling of electrolyte solvents from spent batteries. To design an...

Thermal runaway (TR) has become a critical safety concern with the widespread use of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) as an energy storage solution to meet the growing global energy demand. This issue has become a significant barrier to the expansion of...

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The growing demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), driven by their use in portable electronics and electric vehicles (EVs), has led to an increasing volume of spent batteries. Effective end-of-life (EoL) management is crucial to mitigate environmen...

This study explores the preparation of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) electrodes for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), focusing on electrode loadings, dispersion techniques, and drying methods. Using a three-roll mill for LFP slurry dispersion, good electr...

Organic electroactive materials (OEMs) offer advantages such as cost-effectiveness, environmental sustainability, and simplified end-of-life processing compared to inorganic electrode materials. Aqueous electrolytes further enhance sustainability and...

To address the limitations of conventional electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) testing, we propose an efficient rapid EIS testing system. This system utilizes an AC pulse excitation signal combined with an “intelligent fast fourier tra...

Lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) are considered candidates for next-generation energy storage systems due to their high theoretical energy density and low cost. However, their practical applications are constrained by the shuttle effect, lithium...

Solid-state lithium-ion batteries are gaining attention as a promising alternative to traditional lithium-ion batteries. By utilizing a solid electrolyte instead of a liquid, these batteries offer the potential for enhanced safety, higher energy dens...

Aqueous zinc batteries are emerging technologies for energy storage, owing to their high safety, high energy, and low cost. Among them, the development of low-cost and long-cycling cathode materials is of crucial importance. Currently, Zn-ion cathode...

Optimizing the control of the battery temperature ($T_b$), while minimizing the pressure drop ($∆P$) in air-cooled thermal management systems (TMSs), is an indispensable target for researchers. The Z-type battery thermal management system’s (B...

The prediction of remaining useful life (RUL) of lithium–ion batteries is key to the reliability assessment of batteries and affects safe application of batteries. This article introduces a CEEMDAN-RF-MHA-ED-LSTM method. Using CEEMDAN, the batt...

Accurate estimation of the capacity of lithium-ion batteries is crucial for battery management and secondary utilization, which can ensure the healthy and efficient operation of the battery system. In this paper, we propose multiple machine learning...

The accurate estimation of lithium-ion cell internal temperature is crucial for the safe operation of battery packs, especially during high discharge rates, as operating outside the safe temperature range can lead to accelerated degradation or catast...

It is crucial for energy storage devices to construct electrode materials with excellent performance. However, enhancing energy density and cycling stability for supercapacitors is a significant challenge. We successfully synthesized CoNi₂S₄@Ni(OH)₂...