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We are pleased to share the following 12 papers with excellent graphical abstracts published in Batteries (ISSN: 2313-0105). These papers were selected as they were of particular interest and importance to our readers and well received by researchers in Q3 of 2024. It is therefore believed that they will continue to capture readers’ attention and provide invaluable opportunities for follow-up research. We hope you will find something of interest among these exceptional publications.

1. “Selective Separation of Lithium from Leachate of Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries by Zirconium Phosphate/Polyacrylonitrile Composite: Leaching and Sorption Behavior”
by Baffa Haruna, Zhongyan Luo, Mujtaba Aminu Muhammad, Jinfeng Tang, Jukka Kuva, Risto Koivula, Hongli Bao and Junhua Xu
Batteries 2024, 10(7), 254; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10070254
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/7/254

2. “Environmental Aspects and Recycling of Solid-State Batteries: A Comprehensive Review”
by Abniel Machín, María C. Cotto, Francisco Díaz, José Duconge, Carmen Morant and Francisco Márquez
Batteries 2024, 10(7), 255; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10070255
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/7/255

3. “Review of Lithium-Ion Battery Internal Changes Due to Mechanical Loading”
by Maria Cortada-Torbellino, David Garcia Elvira, Abdelali El Aroudi and Hugo Valderrama-Blavi
Batteries 2024, 10(7), 258; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10070258
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/7/258

4. “Binders for Li-Ion Battery Technologies and Beyond: A Comprehensive Review”
by Muskan Srivastava, Anil Kumar M. R. and Karim Zaghib
Batteries 2024, 10(8), 268; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10080268
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/8/268

5. “A Physics–Guided Machine Learning Approach for Capacity Fading Mechanism Detection and Fading Rate Prediction Using Early Cycle Data”
by Jiwei Yao, Qiang Gao, Tao Gao, Benben Jiang and Kody M. Powell
Batteries 2024, 10(8), 283; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10080283
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/8/283

6. “Advancements and Challenges in Perovskite-Based Photo-Induced Rechargeable Batteries and Supercapacitors: A Comparative Review”
by Anil Kumar M. R., Atiyeh Nekahi, Mohamed Djihad Bouguern, Dongling Ma and Karim Zaghib
Batteries 2024, 10(8), 284; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10080284
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/8/284

7. “Life Cycle Assessment and Costing of Large-Scale Battery Energy Storage Integration in Lombok’s Power Grid”
by Mohammad Hemmati, Navid Bayati and Thomas Ebel
Batteries 2024, 10(8), 295; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10080295
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/8/295

8. “Anion Intercalation/De-Intercalation Mechanism Enabling High Energy and Power Densities of Lithium-Ion Capacitors”
by Yang Zhang, Junquan Lao and Ping Xiao
Batteries 2024, 10(9), 296; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10090296
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/9/296

9. “Improving Lithium-Ion Battery Performance: Nano Al₂O₃ Coatings on High-Mass Loading LiFePO₄ Cathodes via Atomic Layer Deposition”
by Pejman Salimi, Gloria Gottardi, William G. Morais, Ruben Bartali, Nadhira Laidani and Edoardo Gino Macchi
Batteries 2024, 10(9), 304; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10090304
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/9/304

10. “A Review on Design Parameters for the Full-Cell Lithium-Ion Batteries”
by Faizan Ghani, Kunsik An and Dongjin Lee
Batteries 2024, 10(10), 340; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10100340
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/10/340

11. “Enhanced Electrochemical Performance of Lithium Iron Phosphate Cathodes Using Plasma-Assisted Reduced Graphene Oxide Additives for Lithium-Ion Batteries”
by Suk Jekal, Chan-Gyo Kim, Jiwon Kim, Ha-Yeong Kim, Yeon-Ryong Chu, Yoon-Ho Ra, Zambaga Otgonbayar and Chang-Min Yoon
Batteries 2024, 10(10), 345; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10100345
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/10/345

12. “A Comprehensive Flow–Mass–Thermal–Electrochemical Coupling Model for a VRFB Stack and Its Application in a Stack Temperature Control Strategy”
by Chen Yin, Mengyue Lu, Qiang Ma, Huaneng Su, Weiwei Yang and Qian Xu
Batteries 2024, 10(10), 347; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10100347
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/10/347

We are pleased to share the following 11 papers with excellent graphical abstracts published in Batteries (ISSN: 2313-0105). These papers were selected as they were of particular interest and importance to our readers and well received by researchers in Q4 of 2024. It is therefore believed that they will continue to capture readers’ attention and provide invaluable opportunities for follow-up research. We hope you will find something of interest among these exceptional publications.

1. “Improving the Performance of LiFePO₄ Cathodes with a Sulfur-Modified Carbon Layer”
by Su-hyun Kwak and Yong Joon Park
Batteries 2024, 10(10), 348; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10100348
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/10/348

2. “A Novel Paraffin Wax/Expanded Graphite/Bacterial Cellulose Powder Phase Change Materials for the Dependable Battery Safety Management”
by Jiajun Zhao, Yin Chen, Yan Gong and Mingyi Chen
Batteries 2024, 10(10), 363; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10100363
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/10/363

3. “Quantifying Lithium-Ion Battery Rate Capacity, Electrode Structuring, and Transport Phenomena Using E-I Measurements”
by Ronan N. Dunne, Simon B. B. Solberg, Mahsid N. Amiri, Ejikeme Raphael Ezeigwe, Jacob J. Lamb and Odne Burheim
Batteries 2024, 10(10), 364; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10100364
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/10/364

4. “Transformations of Critical Lithium Ores to Battery-Grade Materials: From Mine to Precursors”
by Sabbir Ahmed, Anil Kumar Madikere Raghunatha Reddy and Karim Zaghib
Batteries 2024, 10(11), 379; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10110379
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/11/379

5. “Stabilizing the Solid Electrolyte Interphase of SiOx Negative Electrodes: The Role of Fluoroethylene Carbonate in Enhancing Electrochemical Performance”
by Paul Maldonado Nogales, Sangyup Lee, Seunga Yang, Inchan Yang, Soen Hui Choi, Sei-Min Park, Jae Ho Lee, Chan Jung Kim, Jung-Chul An and Soon-Ki Jeong
Batteries 2024, 10(11), 385; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10110385
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/11/385

6. “Evaluating a Nickel–Metal Hydride (NiMH) Battery Regeneration Patent Based on a Non-Intrusive and Unsupervised Prototype”
by Rafael Martínez-Sánchez, Angel Molina-García, Antonio Mateo-Aroca and Alfonso P. Ramallo-González
Batteries 2024, 10(11), 402; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10110402
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/11/402

7. “Using Reinforcement Learning in a Dynamic Team Orienteering Problem with Electric Batteries”
by Majsa Ammouriova, Antoni Guerrero, Veronika Tsertsvadze, Christin Schumacher and Angel A. Juan
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 411; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120411
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/411

8. “Recent Advances in Lithium Iron Phosphate Battery Technology: A Comprehensive Review”
by Tao Chen, Man Li and Joonho Bae
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 424; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120424
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/424

9. “Beyond Organic Electrolytes: An Analysis of Ionic Liquids for Advanced Lithium Rechargeable Batteries”
by Karthik Vishweswariah, Anil Kumar Madikere Raghunatha Reddy and Karim Zaghib
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 436; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120436
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/436

10. “A Polymer-Binder-Free Approach to Creating Functional LiFePO₄ Cathodes by Organic Ionic Plastic Crystal-Derived Ion-Conductive Binders”
by Daniela M. Josepetti, Maria Forsyth, Patrick C. Howlett and Hiroyuki Ueda
Batteries 2025, 11(1), 3; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries11010003
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/11/1/3

11. “Nanoporous Carbon Coatings Direct Li Electrodeposition Morphology and Performance in Li Metal Anode Batteries”
by Katharine L. Harrison, Subrahmanyam Goriparti, Daniel M. Long, Rachel I. Martin, Benjamin Warren, Laura C. Merrill, Matthaeus A. Wolak, Alexander Sananes and Michael P. Siegal
Batteries 2025, 11(1), 10; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries11010010
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/11/1/10

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ottorino Veneri as the new Section Editor-in-Chief of Batteries (ISSN: 2313-0105).

Name: Dr. Ottorino Veneri
Affiliation: Institute of Sciences and Technologies for Sustainable Energy and Mobility (STEMS), National Research Council of Italy (CNR), Naples, Italy
Interests: electric vehicle; smart grid; sustainable mobility; power converters; storage systems

Dr. Ottorino Veneri graduated in electrical engineering from the University of Naples “Federico II” in 1996. From the same university in March 2000, he was awarded his Ph.D. in electrical engineering. From 1999 to 2001 he received a research grant provided by the Department of Electrical Engineering of the University of Naples “Federico II”. Since 2002 he has worked with the National Research Council (CNR) of Italy in Naples, initially as a Researcher, then as a Senior Researcher, and finally as a Research Director. At the same time, he has become a Full Professor at the International Telematic University UNINETTUNO. His main fields of interest are electric drives for transportation systems, electric energy converters, electric energy storage systems, power sources with hydrogen fuel cells, and hybrid propulsion architecture.

He is the co-author and editor of two books published by Springer, two chapters of books, and more than one hundred papers published in international journals and the proceedings of conferences. He is a subject editor and reviewer of various scientific international journals that publish material in the area of energy and power conversion. He is also a technical reviewer of Italian research and development projects.

He has served as a Collection Editor for the following Topical Collection in Batteries “Advances in Battery Energy Storage and Applications”. Submissions are welcomed.

The following is a short Q&A with Dr. Ottorino Veneri, who shared his vision for the journal with us, as well as his views of the research area and open access publishing:

Nowadays, the development of alternative energy sources and storage technologies represents a great opportunity for the reduction of fossil fuel dependency, in particular in the sectors of renewable sources and sustainable transportation. The journal Batteries, published by MDPI, is well known in the scientific community for its commitment to high-quality, open access, and peer-reviewed research in the field of energy storage. The opportunity to lead a Section that reports cutting-edge findings in rapid evolution and brings together researchers from all around the world appeared incredibly appealing to me.

My vision for Batteries is to attract innovative research and support interdisciplinary collaboration from all around the world through the rapid and clear dissemination of scientific methodologies and results. In this way, I aim to increase the number of submissions and, as a consequence, the number of downloads and readers from academia and industry.

The field of research on energy storage and energy transition has been exceptionally promising in recent years. In particular, supercapacitors represent a bridge between traditional capacitors and batteries, and for this reason, they have gained significant attention from the scientific community, thanks to their exceptional power density and rapid charge-discharge capabilities, showing great ability to support future technological advancements, specifically in the sectors of renewable sources and sustainable transportation. From this perspective, innovations in materials, electrochemistry, energy management, manufacturing, and hybridization will drive the next engineering solutions to be more efficient, durable, and environmentally friendly.

Open access represents a transformative advancement in the academic publishing field. In fact, this is a means to democratize knowledge, because it makes research accessible to a broader audience, including scientists, industry professionals, policymakers, and the public. This increased accessibility accelerates the dissemination of scientific discoveries and promotes greater collaboration across disciplines. It aligns with the principles of transparency, inclusivity, and the widespread sharing of knowledge, which are essential for the progress of science and society.

We wish Dr. Ottorino Veneri every success in his new position, and we look forward to his contributions to the journal.

We are delighted to present 15 selected papers published in Batteries (ISSN: 2313-0105) Volume 10, Issue 12. These high-quality papers cover a wide range of topics, including lithium-ion batteries, zinc ion batteries, supercapacitors, battery recycling, and li-metal batteries, to name a few. We hope you will find something of interest among these exceptional publications.

1. “Flexible Carbon Fiber/SnO₂@rGO Electrode with Long Cyclability for Lithium-Ion Batteries”
by Wenjie Zhang, Yongqi Liu, Zhouyang Qin, Lingxiao Yu, Jiabiao Lian, Zhanliang Tao and Zheng-Hong Huang
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 412; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120412
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/412

2. “Manganese-Coordinated Cellulose Based-Separator for Efficient and Reliable Zn-Ion Transport”
by Jiazhe Cheng, Kai Wang, Xiaoyu Ning, Jichao Zhang, Hao Jia, Benjamin Tawiah and Shouxiang Jiang
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 416; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120416
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/416

3. “Dendrite-Free Zn Anode Modified by Organic Coating for Stable Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries”
by Fujie Li, Hongfei Zhang, Xuehua Liu, Binghui Xu and Chao Wang
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 420; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120420
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/420

4. “Critical Review of Temperature Prediction for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Electric Vehicles”
by Junting Bao, Yuan Mao, Youbing Zhang, Hao Xu, Yajie Jiang and Yun Yang
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 421; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120421
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/421

5. “Experimental Research on the Ignition Characteristics and Inhibition Strategy for Venting Emissions Mixture of Failure LiFePO₄ Battery”
by Yan Wang, Zhaozhi Zhang, Ruiguang Yu, Yalun Li, Hewu Wang, Languang Lu, Xuning Feng and Minggao Ouyang
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 423; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120423
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/423

6. “Sequential Multi-Scale Modeling Using an Artificial Neural Network-Based Surrogate Material Model for Predicting the Mechanical Behavior of a Li-Ion Pouch Cell Under Abuse Conditions”
by Alexander Schmid, Christian Ellersdorfer, Eduard Ewert and Florian Feist
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 425; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120425
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/425

7. “Optimising Grid-Connected PV-Battery Systems for Energy Arbitrage and Frequency Containment Reserve”
by Rodolfo Dufo-López, Juan M. Lujano-Rojas, Jesús S. Artal-Sevil and José L. Bernal-Agustín
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 427; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120427
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/427

8. “Synthesis of Three Ternary NiPP@PDA@DTA by Bridging Polydopamine and Its Flame Retardancy in Epoxy Resin”
by Wenxin Zhu, Huiyu Ch, Yue Lu, Wang Zhan and Qinghong Kong
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 428; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120428
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/428

9. “Lithium-Ion Battery Life Prediction Using Deep Transfer Learning”
by Wen Zhang, R. S. B. Pranav, Rui Wang, Cheonghwan Lee, Jie Zeng, Migyung Cho and Jaesool Shim
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 434; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120434
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/434

10. “Application of Defect Engineering via ALD in Supercapacitors”
by Tiange Gao, Xiaoyang Xiao, Zhenliang Dong, Xilong Lu, Liwen Mao, Jinzheng Wang, Yiming Liu, Qingmin Hu and Jiaqiang Xu
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 438; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120438
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/438

11. “Comparative Analysis of Computational Times of Lithium-Ion Battery Management Solvers and Battery Models Under Different Programming Languages and Computing Architectures”
by Moin Ahmed, Zhiyu Mao, Yunpeng Liu, Aiping Yu, Michael Fowler and Zhongwei Chen
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 439; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120439
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/439

12. “Recent Advancements in Artificial Intelligence in Battery Recycling”
by Subin Antony Jose, Connor Andrew Dennis Cook, Joseph Palacios, Hyundeok Seo, Christian Eduardo Torres Ramirez, Jinhong Wu and Pradeep L. Menezes
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 440; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120440
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/440

13. “A Comprehensive Review of Multiple Physical and Data-Driven Model Fusion Methods for Accurate Lithium-Ion Battery Inner State Factor Estimation”
by Junjie Tao, Shunli Wang, Wen Cao, Carlos Fernandez and Frede Blaabjerg
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 442; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120442
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/442

14. “Li Chemical and Tracer Diffusivities in LiCoO₂ Sintered Pellets”
by Erwin Hüger and Harald Schmidt
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 446; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120446
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/446

15. “Concentrated, Gradient Electrolyte Design for Superior Low-Temperature Li-Metal Batteries”
by Jason S. Packard, Ethan A. Adams and Vilas G. Pol
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 448; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120448
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/448

We are pleased to share the following 10 papers with excellent graphical abstracts published in Batteries (ISSN: 2313-0105). These papers were selected as they were of particular interest and importance to our readers and well received by researchers in Q2 of 2024. It is therefore believed that they will continue to capture readers’ attention and provide invaluable opportunities for follow-up research. We hope you will find something of interest among these exceptional publications.

1. “Poly(vinyl benzoate)-b-poly(diallyldimethyl ammonium TFSI)-b-poly(vinyl benzoate) Triblock Copolymer Electrolytes for Sodium Batteries”
by Pierre L. Stigliano, Antonela Gallastegui, Carlos Villacis-Segovia, Marco Amores, Ajit Kumar, Luke A. O’Dell, Jian Fang, David Mecerreyes, Cristina Pozo-Gonzalo and Maria Forsyth
Batteries 2024, 10(4), 125; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10040125
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/4/125

2. “Thermal Analysis of a Fast Charger for Public Service Electric Vehicles Based on Supercapacitors”
by Joaquín F. Pedrayes, María F. Quintana, Gonzalo A. Orcajo, Enrique E. Valdés Zaldivar, Manuel G. Melero and Manés F. Cabanas
Batteries 2024, 10(4), 128; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10040128
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/4/128

3. “Influence of Solid Fraction on Particle Size during Wet-Chemical Synthesis of β-Li₃PS₄ in Tetrahydrofuran”
by Aurelia Gries, Frederieke Langer, Julian Schwenzel and Matthias Busse
Batteries 2024, 10(4), 132; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10040132
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/4/132

4. “Behavior of NO₃⁻-Based Electrolyte Additive in Lithium Metal Batteries”
by Jeongmin Kim, Taeho Yoon and Oh B. Chae
Batteries 2024, 10(4), 135; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10040135
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/4/135

5. “Energy Storage Systems: Technologies and High-Power Applications”
by Ahmed Aghmadi and Osama A. Mohammed
Batteries 2024, 10(4), 141; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10040141
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/4/141

6. “Welding Challenges and Quality Assurance in Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Manufacturing”
by Panagiotis Stavropoulos, Kyriakos Sabatakakis and Harry Bikas
Batteries 2024, 10(5), 146; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10050146
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/5/146

7. “Electric Vehicle Battery Disassembly Using Interfacing Toolbox for Robotic Arms”
by Alireza Rastegarpanah, Carmelo Mineo, Cesar Alan Contreras, Ali Aflakian, Giovanni Paragliola and Rustam Stolkin
Batteries 2024, 10(5), 147; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10050147
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/5/147

8. “Biomass-Derived Carbon Materials for Advanced Metal-Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors: A Step Towards More Sustainable Energy”
by Syed Shaheen Shah
Batteries 2024, 10(5), 168; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10050168
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/5/168

9. “Modelling Li-V₂O₅ Batteries Using Galvanostatic Intermittent Titration Technique and Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy: Towards Final Applications”
by Johanna Naranjo-Balseca, Cynthia Martínez-Cisneros and Alejandro Várez
Batteries 2024, 10(6), 172; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10060172
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/6/172

10. “Design Principles and Development Status of Flexible Integrated Thin and Lightweight Zinc-Ion Batteries”
by Xuxian Liu, Yongchang Jiang, Yaqun Wang and Lijia Pan
Batteries 2024, 10(6), 200; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10060200
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/6/200

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We are delighted to share some highly viewed papers on battery design and manufacturing that were published in Batteries (ISSN: 2313-0105) in 2023 and 2024. In addition, some Special Issues on this topic are open for submission. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will interest you.

The list of relevant papers can be seen below: 

1. “Engineering Dry Electrode Manufacturing for Sustainable Lithium-Ion Batteries”
by Mohamed Djihad Bouguern, Anil Kumar Madikere Raghunatha Reddy, Xia Li, Sixu Deng, Harriet Laryea and Karim Zaghib
Batteries 2024, 10(1), 39; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10010039
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/1/39

2. “A Review of 3D Printing Batteries”
by Maryam Mottaghi and Joshua M. Pearce
Batteries 2024, 10(3), 110; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10030110
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/3/110

3. “Trends in Automotive Battery Cell Design: A Statistical Analysis of Empirical Data”
by Steffen Link, Christoph Neef and Tim Wicke
Batteries 2023, 9(5), 261; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9050261
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/9/5/261

4. “Design, Properties, and Manufacturing of Cylindrical Li-Ion Battery Cells—A Generic Overview”
by Sabri Baazouzi, Niklas Feistel, Johannes Wanner, Inga Landwehr, Alexander Fill and Kai Peter Birke
Batteries 2023, 9(6), 309; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9060309
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/9/6/309

5. “Strategies and Challenge of Thick Electrodes for Energy Storage: A Review”
by Junsheng Zheng, Guangguang Xing, Liming Jin, Yanyan Lu, Nan Qin, Shansong Gao and Jim P. Zheng
Batteries 2023, 9(3), 151; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9030151
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/9/3/151

6. “Welding Challenges and Quality Assurance in Electric Vehicle Battery Pack Manufacturing”
by Panagiotis Stavropoulos, Kyriakos Sabatakakis and Harry Bikas
Batteries 2024, 10(5), 146; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10050146
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/5/146

7. “The Impact of Structural Pattern Types on the Electrochemical Performance of Ultra-Thick NMC 622 Electrodes for Lithium-Ion Batteries”
by Penghui Zhu, Benjamin Ebert, Peter Smyrek and Wilhelm Pfleging
Batteries 2024, 10(2), 58; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10020058
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/2/58

8. “Enhancing Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Efficiency: A Comparative Analysis Using DEA Malmquist and Epsilon-Based Measures”
by Chia-Nan Wang, Fu-Chiang Yang, Nhut T. M. Vo and Van Thanh Tien Nguyen
Batteries 2023, 9(6), 317; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9060317
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/9/6/317

9. “Lithium–Ion Battery Data: From Production to Prediction”
by Marwan Hassini, Eduardo Redondo-Iglesias and Pascal Venet
Batteries 2023, 9(7), 385; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9070385
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/9/7/385

10. “A Review on Design Parameters for the Full-Cell Lithium-Ion Batteries”
by Faizan Ghani, Kunsik An and Dongjin Lee
Batteries 2024, 10(10), 340; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10100340
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/10/340

11. “Concentrated, Gradient Electrolyte Design for Superior Low-Temperature Li-Metal Batteries”
by Jason S. Packard, Ethan A. Adams and Vilas G. Pol
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 448; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120448
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/448

12. “Transformations of Critical Lithium Ores to Battery-Grade Materials: From Mine to Precursors”
by Sabbir Ahmed, Anil Kumar Madikere Raghunatha Reddy and Karim Zaghib
Batteries 2024, 10(11), 379; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10110379
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/11/379

Special Issues:

You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the journal Batteries at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/batteries.

Batteries Editorial Office

The year 2025 marks the 10th anniversary of Batteries (ISSN: 2313-0105), a peer-reviewed open access journal on battery technology and materials published monthly online by MDPI. With a current Impact Factor of 4.6 and a CiteScore of 4.0, the journal is indexed within Scopus, SCIE (Web of Science), Inspec, Ei Compendex, CAPlus/SciFinder, and other databases. The journal has published more than 1796 papers from more than 7057 authors. More than 2612 reviewers have reviewed the journal at least once.

We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to our readers, innumerable authors, anonymous peer reviewers, editors, and everyone working in some way for the journal, for their outstanding work in fostering its vision and supporting its mission. Without your support, we would never have achieved this significant milestone.

To celebrate the journal’s 10th anniversary, we are reflecting on our past accomplishments and embarking on an exciting new chapter. We invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone for our journal and to explore the content we have prepared for you: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/batteries/anniversary.

If you have any questions, suggestions, or recommendations, please do not hesitate to contact batteries@mdpi.com.

Batteries Editorial Office

We are delighted to share some highly viewed papers on battery applications in electric vehicles and grid storage that were published in Batteries (ISSN: 2313-0105) in 2023 and 2024. In addition, some Special Issues on this topic are open for submission. The following is a list of articles and Special Issues that we believe will interest you.

The list of relevant papers can be seen below:

1. “Hardware Implementation of Hybrid Data Driven-PI Control Scheme for Resilient Operation of Standalone DC Microgrid”
by Ahmed Aghmadi, Ola Ali, S. M. Sajjad Hossain Rafin, Rawan A. Taha, Ahmed M. Ibrahim and Osama A. Mohammed
Batteries 2024, 10(9), 297; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10090297
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/9/297

2. “Hybrid Energy Storage Systems Based on Redox-Flow Batteries: Recent Developments, Challenges, and Future Perspectives”
by Christina Schubert, Wiem Fekih Hassen, Barbara Poisl, Stephanie Seitz, Jonathan Schubert, Estanis Oyarbide Usabiaga, Pilar Molina Gaudo and Karl-Heinz Pettinger
Batteries 2023, 9(4), 211; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9040211
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/9/4/211

3. “Optimising Grid-Connected PV-Battery Systems for Energy Arbitrage and Frequency Containment Reserve”
by Rodolfo Dufo-López, Juan M. Lujano-Rojas, Jesús S. Artal-Sevil and José L. Bernal-Agustín
Batteries 2024, 10(12), 427; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10120427
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/12/427

4. “Charging Stations for Large-Scale Deployment of Electric Vehicles”
by Amel Benmouna, Laurence Borderiou and Mohamed Becherif
Batteries 2024, 10(1), 33; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10010033
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/1/33

5. “Design and Control of a Modular Integrated On-Board Battery Charger for EV Applications with Cell Balancing”
by Fatemeh Nasr Esfahani, Ahmed Darwish and Xiandong Ma
Batteries 2024, 10(1), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10010017
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/1/17

6. “Battery Energy Storage System Performance in Providing Various Electricity Market Services”
by Hussein Jaffal, Leopoldo Guanetti, Giuliano Rancilio, Matteo Spiller, Filippo Bovera and Marco Merlo
Batteries 2024, 10(3), 69; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10030069
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/3/69

7. “Equivalent Minimum Hydrogen Consumption of Fuzzy Control-Based Fuel Cells: Exploration of Energy Management Strategies for Ships”
by Yubo Sun, Qianming Shang and Wanying Jiang
Batteries 2024, 10(2), 66; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10020066
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/2/66

8. “European Transition to Electric Vehicles: Italy as a Case of Study”
by Mattia Bartoli, Carlo Rosso and Alberto Tagliaferro
Batteries 2024, 10(11), 375; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10110375
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/11/375

9. “A Review of DC Fast Chargers with BESS for Electric Vehicles: Topology, Battery, Reliability Oriented Control and Cooling Perspectives”
by Hakan Polat, Farzad Hosseinabadi, Md. Mahamudul Hasan, Sajib Chakraborty, Thomas Geury, Mohamed El Baghdadi, Steven Wilkins and Omar Hegazy
Batteries 2023, 9(2), 121; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9020121
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/9/2/121

10. “Comprehensive Review of Energy Storage Systems Characteristics and Models for Automotive Applications”
by Armel Asongu Nkembi, Marco Simonazzi, Danilo Santoro, Paolo Cova and Nicola Delmonte
Batteries 2024, 10(3), 88; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10030088
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/3/88

Special Issues:

You are invited to view and submit relevant papers to the journal Batteries at the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/batteries.

Batteries Editorial Office

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