Advances in Lithium-Ion Batteries for Energy Storage Applications
A special issue of Applied Sciences (ISSN 2076-3417). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Science and Technology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 March 2026 | Viewed by 41
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) remain at the forefront of energy storage technology, powering applications from portable electronics to electric vehicles and grid-scale systems. Ongoing advances in materials design, interfacial engineering, and diagnostic methods are critical for meeting demands for higher energy density, longer cycle life, faster charging, and enhanced safety. This Special Issue of Applied Sciences focuses on cutting-edge developments in LIB science and technology, spanning novel electrode and electrolyte materials, solid–electrolyte interphase optimization, and next-generation cell architectures. We welcome original research and reviews on advanced characterization techniques, modeling and simulation of electrochemical processes, and AI-assisted materials discovery. Studies addressing safety, recycling, and sustainable manufacturing are particularly encouraged. By uniting contributions from materials scientists, electrochemists, engineers, and data scientists, this Special Issue aims to accelerate innovation in lithium-ion battery research and support the transition toward a low-carbon, electrified future.
Dr. Progna Banerjee
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- lithium-ion batteries
- solid-state electrolytes
- interfacial engineering
- battery diagnostics
- AI in battery research
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