2025 April - 51 articles
To improve the flow mass transfer inside the electrodes and the efficiency of an all-iron redox flow battery, a semi-solid all-iron redox flow battery is presented experimentally. A slurry electrode is designed to replace the traditional porous elect...
Li-ion batteries (LIBs) are one of the most deployed energy storage technologies worldwide, providing power for a wide range of applications—from portable electronic devices to electric vehicles (EVs). The growing demand for LIBs, coupled with...
The purpose of this study is to examine the performance of a new cooling system whose mechanism is integrated with an immersion cooling system and a heat pipe mechanism. The study comprises an experimental test and a numerical analysis using the 1-D...
The performance and scalability of energy storage systems play a key role in the transition toward intermittent renewable energy systems and the achievement of decarbonization targets through means of resilient electrical grids. Despite significant r...
Knowledge of battery health and its degradation has been a research focus since it enables users to use batteries optimally. The dynamic electrochemical properties within a cell can be represented by an equivalent circuit to observe the impedance ove...
Accurate and reliable estimation of the state of charge (SOC) of lithium-ion batteries is essential for the performance and safety of battery management systems (BMS) in applications such as electric vehicles and energy storage systems. However, ther...
Thermal management is pivotal for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of LIBs under dynamic conditions. Accurate core temperature monitoring remains a key BTMS challenge for predicting thermal distributions and mitigating TR risks. This study p...
The development of efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective catalysts is crucial for energy storage technologies, such as zinc–air batteries (ZABs). These batteries require bifunctional catalysts capable of efficiently and selectively catalyz...
The increasing concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere necessitates the development of efficient carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies. Among these, adsorption-based methods using porous carbon (PC) have attracted considerable...
Standardised battery tests are essential for evaluating the safety, reliability, and performance of modern battery technologies, especially with the rapid emergence of innovations such as solid-state and lithium–sulphur batteries. This review r...
Localized high-concentration electrolytes (LHCEs) are promising systems for improving the high-voltage performance and interfacial stability of lithium-metal batteries (LMBs). Unfortunately, they are always challenged by liquid–liquid phase sep...
The development of bifunctional air electrodes with high activity and durability is essential for advancing flexible zinc–air batteries. Herein, a hierarchical electrode structure is designed by growing N-doped carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on copper...
Grid-connected battery energy storage systems are usually used 24/7, which could prevent the utilization of typical diagnosis and prognosis techniques that require controlled conditions. While some new approaches have been proposed at the laboratory...
Solid-state batteries (SSBs) present a promising advancement in energy storage technology, with the potential to achieve higher energy densities and enhanced safety compared to conventional lithium-ion batteries. However, their commercialisation is h...
Gas evolution in lithium-ion batteries represents a pivotal yet underaddressed concern, significantly compromising long-term cyclability and safety through complex interfacial dynamics and material degradation across both normal operation and extreme...
A Si/SiC/SiO2 (53/44/3 wt.%) composite is evaluated as an anode material for Li-ion batteries. This material, a result of the high-energy ball-milling of a by-product of the carbothermal reduction of silica (Si slag), is predominantly made up of micr...
This study investigates the temperature increase characteristics of lithium-ion batteries under various states of health (SOHs) and proposes an aging assessment method based on temperature increase. The analysis of experimental data reveals that temp...
The paper presents two approaches to generating load cycles for electrical energy storage systems. A load cycle is described as the operation of an energy storage system. The cycles can include different metrics depending on the storage application....
This study establishes a standardized framework for thermal propagation test in nickel-7 lithium-ion battery systems through a high-frequency electromagnetic induction heating method. The non-intrusive triggering mechanism enables precise thermal run...
This review aims to provide an up-to-date report on the state of the art of electrolytes based on (quasi-)ionic liquids for sodium batteries. Electrolytes based on conventional ionic liquids are classified into one-anion- and two-anion-type electroly...
With the growing demand for electric vehicles and consumer electronics, lithium-ion batteries with a high energy density are urgently needed. Lithium-rich manganese-based materials (LRMs) are known for their high theoretical specific capacity, rapid...
The rapid development of lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries has raised requirements for cycle life prediction to ensure safety and reliability. However, the intricate and nonlinear behavior of the battery degradation process poses significant challenges...
The extensive use of lithium-ion batteries and other energy storage systems (ESS) in recent years has resulted in a critical need for effective thermal management solutions that ensure safe and reliable operations. Carbon-based materials (C-bMs) are...
Based on the safety monitoring requirements of power batteries for new energy commercial vehicles, this study proposes a battery insulation detection method utilizing the bridge method in combination with existing insulation detection techniques. Thr...
The development of a simple and reliable strategy to synthesize cathode materials is crucial for achieving the overall high performance of rechargeable lithium batteries, which has proved to be quite challenging. Herein, we report a simple sol–...
In this study, the particle swarm optimization (PSO) and back propagation neural network (BPNN) surrogate model in combination with a multi-objective genetic algorithm are developed for the design optimization of a bionic liquid cooling plate with a...
This review explores the structural and electrochemical characteristics of carbon materials derived from polybenzoxazines, emphasizing their potential in supercapacitors. A detailed analysis of thermal degradation by-products during carbonization rev...
Lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs), with a high energy density (2600
Zirconium sulfide nanoparticles (ZrxSy) are prepared on a flexible substrate of carbon cloth (CC) via a one-step synthesis approach using the low-pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD) technique. The scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image revea...
Flooded lead–acid batteries start producing oxygen and hydrogen during the final stages of charge and subsequent overcharge. The collection of the hydrogen produced allows for an increase in overall energy efficiency and transforms the system i...
This study investigates advanced strategies for r regenerating and recycling lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4, LFP) materials from spent lithium-ion batteries. Recovery techniques are categorized into direct regeneration, which restores positive elect...
We investigated the electrochemical performance of undoped artificial graphene-based material (UAG) and N-doped graphene-based material (NAG, ~3.5% nitrogen doping), synthesized by the arc-discharge method, for sodium-ion battery anodes. The NAG demo...
The proton exchange membrane (PEM) is a critical component of fuel cells, responsible for controlling the flow of protons while minimizing fuel crossover through its channels. The commercial membrane commonly used in fuel cells is made of Nafion, whi...
This paper presents data-driven impedance-based state of health (SOH) estimation for commercial lithium-ion batteries across an SOH range of ~96% to ~60%. Battery health indicators at the transition frequency of the battery impedance Nyquist plot are...
During the charging and discharging process of lithium-ion batteries, lithium-ions are embedded and removed from the active particles, leading to volume expansion and contraction of the active particles, and hence diffusion-induced stress (DIS) is ge...
Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) are often used in partial-state-of-charge (PSOC) operation due to the desire for flexibility of charge and discharge. Lead–acid batteries are a good candidate to be used in battery energy storage due to th...
The fixed battery model parameters result in poor real-time state of charge (SOC) estimation, and the model-based estimation method of lithium battery SOC ignores the consequences of various working conditions and temperatures with the battery, resul...
This study presents a comprehensive comparative analysis of the operational strategies for multi-microgrid systems that integrate battery energy storage systems and electric vehicles. The analyzed strategies include individual operation, community-ba...
Laser material processing is emerging as a critical manufacturing technology in the advancement of solid-state lithium batteries (SSLBs), offering numerous advantages in precision, efficiency, and versatility. This mini-review explores the applicatio...
Lithium-ion batteries experience degradation with each cycle, and while aging-related deterioration cannot be entirely prevented, understanding its underlying mechanisms is crucial to slowing it down. The aging processes in these batteries are comple...
Mechanically improved polymeric membranes with high ionic conductivity (IC) and good permeability are highly desired for next-generation anion exchange membranes (AEMs) in order to reduce Ohmic losses and enhance water management in alkaline membrane...
This paper presents a novel sorting algorithm for modular multilevel inverters (MMCs) with integrated batteries, designed to ensure the uninterrupted operation of electric vehicles (EVs) under post-fault conditions. The proposed system structure cons...
This study explored the selective recovery of Co, La, and Sr from end-of-life solid oxide cells (SOCs) using ultrasound-assisted leaching in HCl. HCl concentration (1, 5, and 10 M) and solid-to-liquid ratio (S/L, 100 and 200 g/L) were varied to optim...
The increasing global population and, thus, energy demand have made research into renewable energy sources more critical. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have been recognized as the most promising technologies for storing...
The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is a crucial component for ensuring the safe and long-term cycling of graphite-based Li-ion batteries. Traditionally, SEI formation requires a low current rate (0.05C–0.1C) and a moderate temperature (25&n...
Silicon materials have been widely investigated as anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. However, they are typically processed as fine powders into composite electrodes. Towards potentially repurposing silicon wafers as battery anodes, in this w...
Electrolytes play a vital role in the performance and safety of electrochemical energy storage devices, such as lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). While traditional LIBs rely on organic electrolytes, these flammable solutions pose safety risks and require...
Li ion batteries are emerging as the mainstream source for propulsion in the automotive industry. Subjecting a battery to extreme conditions of charging and discharging can negatively impact its performance and reduce its cycle life. Assessing a batt...
Supercapacitors have a better power density than batteries; however, there is room for improvement in energy density. Co3V2O8 nanoparticles were synthesized using the hydrothermal approach, with the reaction duration tuned to enhance energy density....
Its crucial importance to the long-term operation of lithium-ion batteries has made the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) the subject of intensive research efforts. These investigations are challenging, however, due to the very complex and fragile n...
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