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Editor’s choice articles are selected based on suggestions from the academic editors of Batteries (ISSN: 2313-0105). The editors select a small number of recently published articles that they consider particularly interesting to our readers or important in their respective fields of research. You are therefore invited to read the editor’s choice articles, a curated list of high-quality articles published in Batteries. The full list of editor’s choice articles can be viewed via the following link: https://www.mdpi.com/journal/batteries/editors_choice.

1. “Experimental Investigation on Thermal Runaway of Lithium-Ion Batteries under Low Pressure and Low Temperature”
by Di Meng, Jingwen Weng and Jian Wang
Batteries 2024, 10(7), 243; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10070243
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/7/243

2. “Development of Printed Pouch Film and Flexible Battery”
by Gyeongseok Oh, Snigdha Paramita Mantry, Jae Ho Sim, Hyeon Woo Cho, Mijin Won, Hwamok Park, Jiyoung Park, Juhwan Lee and Dong Soo Kim
Batteries 2024, 10(7), 244; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10070244
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/7/244

3. “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

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. “Sustainable Battery Lifecycle: Non-Destructive Separation of Batteries and Potential Second Life Applications”
by Gernot Schlögl, Stefan Grollitsch, Christian Ellersdorfer, Florian Feist, Christoph Kirschner, Josef Ecker and Franz Haas
Batteries 2024, 10(8), 280; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10080280
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/8/280

6. “Experimental Study on Thermal Runaway Characteristics of High-Nickel Ternary Lithium-Ion Batteries under Normal and Low Pressures”
by Ye Jin, Di Meng, Chen-Xi Zhao, Jia-Ling Yu, Xue-Hui Wang and Jian Wang
Batteries 2024, 10(8), 287; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10080287
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/8/287

7. “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

8. “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

9. “Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries via Electrochemical Recovery: A Mini-Review”
by Lu Yu, Yaocai Bai and Ilias Belharouak
Batteries 2024, 10(10), 337; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10100337
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/10/337

We are excited to join the global community in celebrating International Day of Clean Energy on 26 January. This year’s theme, “Clean Energy for People and Planet”, highlights the urgent need to transition to sustainable, renewable energy sources to combat climate change and promote environmental resilience.

As part of the observance of this international day, we have curated a list of publications on topics related to clean energy to raise awareness about the importance of reducing reliance on fossil fuels, increasing energy efficiency, and ensuring equitable access to clean energy worldwide.

Although we still have ways to go to achieve Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG7), which aims to ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all by 2030, this day also provides an opportunity to celebrate the progress made and inspire further action and greater responsibility towards ensuring a clean planet. Join us to celebrate the progress towards a cleaner planet and future.

Applied Science Applied Nano Batteries Catalysts Challenges Clean Technol.	Electricity Energies Energy Storage & Applications Environments Fire Forecasting	Fuels Journal of Composites Science Materials Membranes Nanomaterials	Separations Solar Vehicles WEVJ World

“The Role of Renewable Energy Sources and Industry 4.0 Focus for Africa: A Review”
by Kingsley Ukoba, Thokozani Justin Kunene, Pieter Harmse, Valantine Takwa Lukong and Tien Chien Jen
Appl. Sci. 2023, 13(2), 1074; https://doi.org/10.3390/app13021074

“Simulation and Optimisation of Utility-Scale PV–Wind Systems with Pumped Hydro Storage”
by Rodolfo Dufo-López and Juan M. Lujano-Rojas
Appl. Sci. 2024, 14(16), 7033; https://doi.org/10.3390/app14167033

“Renewable Electricity and Green Hydrogen Integration for Decarbonization of “Hard-to-Abate” Industrial Sectors”
by Alessandro Franco and Michele Rocca
Electricity 2024, 5(3), 471-490; https://doi.org/10.3390/electricity5030024

“Electric Vehicles Charged with Solar-PV: A Brazilian Case Study for 2030”
by Danilo da Costa and Vladimir Rafael Melian Cobas
Vehicles 2023, 5(4), 1743-1759; https://doi.org/10.3390/vehicles5040095

“Life Cycle Assessment in Renewable Energy: Solar and Wind Perspectives”
by Francisco Portillo, Alfredo Alcayde, Rosa Maria Garcia, Manuel Fernandez-Ros, Jose Antonio Gazquez and Nuria Novas
Environments 2024, 11(7), 147; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11070147

“Impact of PV and EV Forecasting in the Operation of a Microgrid”
by Giampaolo Manzolini, Andrea Fusco, Domenico Gioffrè, Silvana Matrone, Riccardo Ramaschi, Marios Saleptsis, Riccardo Simonetti, Filip Sobic, Michael James Wood, Emanuele Ogliari et al.
Forecasting 2024, 6(3), 591-615; https://doi.org/10.3390/forecast6030032

“Floating Photovoltaics: A Review”
by Laura Essak and Aritra Ghosh
Clean Technol. 2022, 4(3), 752-769; https://doi.org/10.3390/cleantechnol4030046

“Forecasting Hydropower with Innovation Diffusion Models: A Cross-Country Analysis”
by Farooq Ahmad, Livio Finos and Mariangela Guidolin
Forecasting 2024, 6(4), 1045-1064; https://doi.org/10.3390/forecast6040052

“Environmental Management and Decarbonization Nexus: A Pathway to the Energy Sector’s Sustainable Futures”
by Abdel-Mohsen O. Mohamed, Dina Mohamed, Adham Fayad and Moza T. Al Nahyan
World 2025, 6(1), 13; https://doi.org/10.3390/world6010013

“Hardware-in-the-Loop Emulation of a SEPIC Multiplier Converter in a Photovoltaic System”
by Johnny Posada Contreras and Julio C. Rosas-Caro
Electricity 2024, 5(3), 426-448; https://doi.org/10.3390/electricity5030022

“Hydrogen Impact: A Review on Diffusibility, Embrittlement Mechanisms, and Characterization”
by Qidong Li, Hesamedin Ghadiani, Vahid Jalilvand, Tahrim Alam, Zoheir Farhat and Md. Aminul Islam
Materials 2024, 17(4), 965; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17040965

Special Issues:

“Advances in New Sources of Energy and Fuels”	“Sustainability Assessment of Renewable Fuels Production”
“Renewable Energy System Technologies: 2nd Edition”	“Clean and Renewable Hydrogen Fuel”

“Design of a Fuel Cell/Battery Hybrid Power System for a Micro Vehicle: Sizing Design and Hydrogen Storage Evaluation”
by Zayd Aslam, Adrian Felix, Christos Kalyvas and Mahmoud Chizari
Vehicles 2023, 5(4), 1570-1585; https://doi.org/10.3390/vehicles5040085

“Recent Developments in Materials for Physical Hydrogen Storage: A Review”
by Thi Hoa Le, Minsoo P. Kim, Chan Ho Park and Quang Nhat Tran
Materials 2024, 17(3), 666; https://doi.org/10.3390/ma17030666

“Highly Stable and Enhanced Performance of p–i–n Perovskite Solar Cells via Cuprous Oxide Hole-Transport Layers”
by Tung-Han Chuang, Yin-Hung Chen, Shikha Sakalley, Wei-Chun Cheng, Choon Kit Chan, Chih-Ping Chen and Sheng-Chi Chen
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(8), 1363; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13081363

“Comprehensive Analysis of Parametric Effects on the Specific Heat Capacity of Pristine and Aged Lithium-Ion Cells”
by Luca Tendera, Gerrit Karl Mertin, Carlos Gonzalez, Dominik Wycisk, Alexander Fill and Kai Peter Birke
Energy Storage Appl. 2024, 1(1), 35-53; https://doi.org/10.3390/esa1010004

“Development of a Mechanical Vehicle Battery Module Simulation Model Combined with Short Circuit Detection”
by Klemens Jantscher, Heimo Kreimaier, Alem Miralem and Christoph Breitfuss
Energy Storage Appl. 2024, 1(1), 19-34; https://doi.org/10.3390/esa1010003

“Global Atlas of Marine Floating Solar PV Potential”
by David Firnando Silalahi and Andrew Blakers
Solar 2023, 3(3), 416-433; https://doi.org/10.3390/solar3030023

“An Assessment of Liquid Biofuel Value Chains from Heavy-Metal Contaminated Feedstock”
by Dimitrios Giannopoulos, Ilias Katsifis, Dimitrios Katsourinis, Athanasios Rentizelas and Maria Founti
Fuels 2022, 3(3), 509-532; https://doi.org/10.3390/fuels3030031

“Review on Conductive Polymer Composites for Supercapacitor Applications”
by Melkie Getnet Tadesse, Abdella Simegnaw Ahmmed and Jörn Felix Lübben
J. Compos. Sci. 2024, 8(2), 53; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8020053

Special Issues:

“Advanced Energy Storage Materials: Preparation, Characterization and Applications (3rd Edition)”	“Polymer Electrolyte Membranes in Energy Conversion and Storage”
“Advanced Carbon-Based Nanostructures for Energy Storage and Clean Energy Technologies”	“Advancements in Composite Materials for Energy Storage Applications”

“A Brief Review of Hydrogen Production Methods and Their Challenges”
by Santanu Kumar Dash, Suprava Chakraborty and Devaraj Elangovan
Energies 2023, 16(3), 1141; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16031141

“Analysis of PEM Water Electrolyzer Failure Due to Induced Hydrogen Crossover in Catalyst-Coated PFSA Membranes”
by Eveline Kuhnert, Mathias Heidinger, Daniel Sandu, Viktor Hacker and Merit Bodner
Membranes 2023, 13(3), 348; https://doi.org/10.3390/membranes13030348

“Selective H₂ Evolution and CO₂ Absorption in Electrolysis of Ethanolamine Aqueous Solutions”
by Satoshi Fukada, Ryosuke Sakai, Makoto Oya and Kazunari Katayama
Separations 2023, 10(11), 578; https://doi.org/10.3390/separations10110578

“Critical Review of Life Cycle Assessment of Hydrogen Production Pathways”
by Manfredi Picciotto Maniscalco, Sonia Longo, Maurizio Cellura, Gabriele Miccichè and Marco Ferraro
Environments 2024, 11(6), 108; https://doi.org/10.3390/environments11060108

“A Comparative Analysis of Different Hydrogen Production Methods and Their Environmental Impact”
by Somtochukwu Godfrey Nnabuife, Caleb Kwasi Darko, Precious Chineze Obiako, Boyu Kuang, Xiaoxiao Sun and Karl Jenkins
Clean Technol. 2023, 5(4), 1344-1380; https://doi.org/10.3390/cleantechnol5040067

“Steam Reforming of Tar Impurities from Biomass Gasification with Ni-Co/Mg(Al)O Catalysts—Operating Parameter Effects”
by Ask Lysne, Ida Saxrud, Kristin Ø. Madsen and Edd A. Blekkan
Fuels 2024, 5(3), 458-475; https://doi.org/10.3390/fuels5030025

“Synergistic Integration of Hydrogen Energy Economy with UK’s Sustainable Development Goals: A Holistic Approach to Enhancing Safety and Risk Mitigation”
by He Li, Mohammad Yazdi, Rosita Moradi, Reza Ghasemi Pirbalouti and Arman Nedjati
Fire 2023, 6(10), 391; https://doi.org/10.3390/fire6100391

Special Issues:

“Catalytic Reforming and Hydrogen Production: From the Past to the Future, 2nd Edition”	“Composite Materials for Hydrogen Storage”
“Catalytic Energy Conversion and Catalytic Environmental Purification”	“Nanomaterials for Green and Sustainable World”

“Electrodialysis Processes an Answer to Industrial Sustainability: Toward the Concept of Eco-Circular Economy?—A Review”
by Aurore Cournoyer and Laurent Bazinet
Membranes 2023, 13(2), 205; https://doi.org/10.3390/membranes13020205

“Review on Modeling and SOC/SOH Estimation of Batteries for Automotive Applications”
by Pierpaolo Dini, Antonio Colicelli and Sergio Saponara
Batteries 2024, 10(1), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10010034

“Summary of Pretreatment of Waste Lithium-Ion Batteries and Recycling of Valuable Metal Materials: A Review”
by Linye Li, Yuzhang Li and Guoquan Zhang
Separations 2024, 11(7), 196; https://doi.org/10.3390/separations11070196

“Feasible Solutions for Low-Carbon Thermal Electricity Generation and Utilization in Oil-Rich Developing Countries: A Literature Review”
by Danny Ochoa-Correa, Paul Arévalo, Edisson Villa-Ávila, Juan L. Espinoza and Francisco Jurado
Fire 2024, 7(10), 344; https://doi.org/10.3390/fire7100344

“Evaluating Synergies between Electric Vehicles and Photovoltaics: A Comparative Study of Urban Environments”
by Renos Rotas, Petros Iliadis, Nikos Nikolopoulos and Ananias Tomboulides
World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15(9), 397; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15090397

“An Overview of Renewable Energy Technologies in the Eastern Cape Province in South Africa and the Rural Households’ Energy Poverty Coping Strategies”
by Patrick Mukumba and Shylet Y. Chivanga
Challenges 2023, 14(1), 19; https://doi.org/10.3390/challe14010019

“How Economic Growth Contributes to CO₂ Emissions in the Presence of Globalization and Eco-Innovations in South Asian Countries?”
by Usman Mehmood, Salman Tariq, Zia Ul Haq, Muhammad Umar Aslam and Ali Imran
World 2023, 4(1), 202-213; https://doi.org/10.3390/world4010014

“Overview of Sustainable Mobility: The Role of Electric Vehicles in Energy Communities”
by Jozsef Menyhart
World Electr. Veh. J. 2024, 15(6), 275; https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj15060275

“Experimental Characterization of Hydronic Air Coil Performance with Aluminum Oxide Nanofluids of Three Concentrations”
by Roy Strandberg, Dustin Ray and Debendra K. Das
Appl. Nano 2024, 5(2), 84-107; https://doi.org/10.3390/applnano5020008

“A Review on Nano Ti-Based Oxides for Dark and Photocatalysis: From Photoinduced Processes to Bioimplant Applications”
by Christine Joy Querebillo
Nanomaterials 2023, 13(6), 982; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano13060982

“Black TiO₂ and Oxygen Vacancies: Unraveling the Role in the Thermal Anatase-to-Rutile Transformation”
by Mattia Allieta, Mauro Coduri and Alberto Naldoni
Appl. Nano 2024, 5(2), 72-83; https://doi.org/10.3390/applnano5020007

“Shining a Light on Sewage Treatment: Building a High-Activity and Long-Lasting Photocatalytic Reactor with the Elegance of a “Kongming Lantern”
by Xiaohan Xu, Yi Wang, Zhuo Deng, Jin Wang, Xile Wei, Peng Wang and Dun Zhang
Catalysts 2024, 14(9), 645; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal14090645

“Renewable Energy Forecasting: Innovations and Breakthroughs”	Topics: “Sustainable Energy Systems”
“Advances in Photovoltaic Materials and Devices: Preparation, Characterization and Properties”	“Theory, Method and Application of New Energy and Intelligent Transportation”
“Second-Life Batteries”

“A Review of Coal and Biomass Hydrogasification: Process Layouts, Hydrogasifiers, and Catalysts”
by Emilia Saraceno, Concetta Ruocco and Vincenzo Palma
Catalysts 2023, 13(2), 417; https://doi.org/10.3390/catal13020417

“Biochar Production and Its Potential Application for Biocomposite Materials: A Comprehensive Review”
by Guillermina Feliz Florian, Mohamed Ragoubi, Nathalie Leblanc, Bechara Taouk and Lokmane Abdelouahed
J. Compos. Sci. 2024, 8(6), 220; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcs8060220

“Regional Wealth Data Acquisition and Modeling: Innovations Needed for Advancement in Sustainable Wealth in Energy-Rich Regions”
by Jason A. Hubbart and Hodjat Ghadimi
Challenges 2023, 14(4), 51; https://doi.org/10.3390/challe14040051

“A Review of Solar Forecasting Techniques and the Role of Artificial Intelligence”
by Khadija Barhmi, Chris Heynen, Sara Golroodbari and Wilfried van Sark
Solar 2024, 4(1), 99-135; https://doi.org/10.3390/solar4010005

“Steam Reforming of Tar Impurities from Biomass Gasification with Ni-Co/Mg(Al)O Catalysts—Operating Parameter Effects”
by Ask Lysne, Ida Saxrud, Kristin Ø. Madsen and Edd A. Blekkan
Fuels 2024, 5(3), 458-475; https://doi.org/10.3390/fuels5030025

“A Review of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling: Technologies, Sustainability, and Open Issues”
by Alessandra Zanoletti, Eleonora Carena, Chiara Ferrara and Elza Bontempi
Batteries 2024, 10(1), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10010038

“Fundamentals, Operation and Global Prospects for the Development of Biogas Plants-A Review”
by Gulnar Gadirli, Agnieszka A. Pilarska, Jacek Dach, Krzysztof Pilarski, Alicja Kolasa-Więcek and Klaudia Borowiak
Energies 2024, 17(3), 568; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17030568

Special Issues:

“Innovative Approaches to Circular Waste Management: Leveraging Marine and Agricultural Resources for Sustainability”	“Re-imagining Power: A Holistic Examination of Renewable Energy Advancement within Socioeconomic Contexts”
“Nanoscale Solutions: Transformative Applications of Functionalized Nanomaterials in Environmental Remediation”	“Sustainable Management of Energy Resources, Energy Strategies and Climate Change—2nd Edition”
“Innovative Approaches to Sustainable Design, Recovery, and Circular Management of Solid Waste”

The editorial team at Batteries extends our heartfelt thanks to the dedicated reviewers whose expertise and commitment have been key to the journal's success in 2024. Last year, Batteries received 2154 review reports from 976 reviewers representing 57 countries and regions worldwide.

To recognize the invaluable time, effort, and attention to detail that each reviewer dedicates, Batteries expresses its sincere gratitude through an annual acknowledgment of reviewers. As a further token of appreciation, all reviewers are eligible for the Outstanding Reviewer Award, which honors their essential role in enhancing the quality of our publications.

We are honored to recognize the reviewers who allowed us to publish their names each year. The names of these reviewers are listed below in alphabetical order by first name:

Nine new journals covering multiple subjects launched their inaugural issues in December 2024. We are excited to be able to share with you the newest research rooted in the value of open access.

We would like to express our deepest appreciation to all of the Editorial Board Members, and each journal will ensure its high-quality output by using excellent editorial and rigorous peer-review processes, to ensure that the articles achieve high impact and visibility.

Please feel free to browse and discover more about the new journals below.

Journal	Founding Editor-in-Chief	Journal Topics (Selected)
	Prof. Dr. Zhaoyang Dong City University of Hong Kong, China Editorial | View inaugural issue	energy storage technologies; energy storage system management; energy storage applications; strategies in renewable energy generation grid integration; distributed storage systems; economics and markets for energy storage View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Yang-Hui He 1. London Institute for Mathematical Sciences, Royal Institution, UK 2. University of Oxford, UK Editorial | View inaugural issue	Euclidean geometry; differential geometry; algebraic geometry; complex geometry; discrete geometry; computational geometry; geometric group theory;  convex geometry View journal scope | Submit an article
	Dr. Michel Planat Université de Franche-Comté, France Editorial | View inaugural issue	differential topology; algebraic topology; manifold topology; homology theory; low-dimensional topology; fuzzy sets View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Rashid Al Abri 1. Sultan Qaboos University, Oman 2. Oman Medical Association, Oman Editorial | View inaugural issue	clinical practices as well as research and innovation in medical education, risk management in healthcare, and patient safety View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Ecevit Bilgili* New Jersey Institute of Technology, USA *Prof. Dr. Ecevit Bilgili passed away before the completion of the inaugural issue. His dedication and vision for JPBI will always be remembered and serve as a guiding inspiration. Editorial | View inaugural issue	early drug discovery and development; product characterization and pre-clinical testing; drug delivery systems and drug design; active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) production View journal scope | Submit an article
	Dr. Weiyong Liu Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China Editorial | View inaugural issue	theories, methodologies, technologies, and applications in the fields of laboratory medicine and clinical chemistry View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Manuel Pedro Rodríguez Bolívar University of Granada, Spain Editorial | View inaugural issue	scientometrics; informetrics; bibliometrics; altmetrics; webometrics; research evaluation View journal scope | Submit an article
	Prof. Dr. Fei Fan Wuhan University, Wuhan 430072, China Editorial | View inaugural issue	regional growth theory and methods; regional system modeling and optimization; regional development policy; regional spatial evolution; environmental policy and instrument choice View journal scope | Submit an article
	Dr. Kevin Cianfaglione Université Catholique de Lille, France Editorial | View inaugural issue	wild species and their habitats; wild environments and biodiversity; natural environment management; wild land preservation View journal scope | Submit an article

We wish to thank everyone who has supported the development of open access publishing. You are welcome to send an application here, or contact the New Journal Committee (newjournal-committee@mdpi.com) if you would like to create more new journals.

We are delighted to present the following 13 papers, which have been published in Batteries (ISSN: 2313-0105) and received significant attention. Since their publication, they have been highly frequented, with some papers having over 20,000 views by readers to date.

1. “Advancements and Challenges in Solid-State Battery Technology: An In-Depth Review of Solid Electrolytes and Anode Innovations”
by Abniel Machín, Carmen Morant and Francisco Márquez
Batteries 2024, 10(1), 29; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10010029
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/1/29

2. “A Review of Lithium-Ion Battery Recycling: Technologies, Sustainability, and Open Issues”
by Alessandra Zanoletti, Eleonora Carena, Chiara Ferrara and Chiara Ferrara
Batteries 2024, 10(1), 38; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10010038
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/1/38

3. “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

4. “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

5. “Recent Advances in Thermal Management Strategies for Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Comprehensive Review”
by Yadyra Ortiz, Paul Arévalo, Diego Peña and Francisco Jurado
Batteries 2024, 10(3), 83; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10030083
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/3/83

6. “Review on Modeling and SOC/SOH Estimation of Batteries for Automotive Applications”
by Pierpaolo Dini, Antonio Colicelli and Sergio Saponara
Batteries 2024, 10(1), 34; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10010034
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/1/34

7. “Review of Thermal Management Strategies for Cylindrical Lithium-Ion Battery Packs”
by Mohammad Ahmadian-Elmi and Peng Zhao
Batteries 2024, 10(2), 50; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10020050
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/2/50

8. “An Overview of the Sustainable Recycling Processes Used for Lithium-Ion Batteries”
by Daniele Marchese, Chiara Giosuè, Antunes Staffolani, Massimo Conti, Simone Orcioni, Francesca Soavi, Matteo Cavalletti and Pierluigi Stipa
Batteries 2024, 10(1), 27; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10010027
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/1/27

9. “Assessment of Run-Off Waters Resulting from Lithium-Ion Battery Fire-Fighting Operations”
by Arnaud Bordes, Arnaud Papin, Guy Marlair, Théo Claude, Ahmad El-Masri, Thierry Durussel, Jean-Pierre Bertrand, Benjamin Truchot and Amandine Lecocq
Batteries 2024, 10(4), 118; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10040118
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/4/118

10. “An Industrial Perspective and Intellectual Property Landscape on Solid-State Battery Technology with a Focus on Solid-State Electrolyte Chemistries”
by Zouina Karkar, Mohamed S. E. Houache, Chae-Ho Yim and Yaser Abu-Lebdeh
Batteries 2024, 10(1), 24; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10010024
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/1/24

11. “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

12. “Direct Recycling Technology for Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries: Limitations of Current Implementation”
by Anna Pražanová, Zbyněk Plachý, Jan Kočí,Michael Fridrich and Vaclav Knap
Batteries 2024, 10(3), 81; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10030081
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/3/81

13. “Spherical Graphite Anodes: Influence of Particle Size Distribution and Multilayer Structuring in Lithium-Ion Battery Cells”
by Laura Gottschalk, Jannes Müller, Alexander Schoo, Ernesto Baasch and Arno Kwade
Batteries 2024, 10(2), 40; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10020040
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/2/40

We are delighted to present the following 10 papers, which have been published in Batteries (ISSN: 2313-0105) and received significant attention. Since their publication, they have been highly frequented, with one paper having over 4000 views by readers to date.

1. “Empowering Electric Vehicles Batteries: A Comprehensive Look at the Application and Challenges of Second-Life Batteries”
by Seyedreza Azizighalehsari, Prasanth Venugopal, Deepak Pratap Singh, Thiago Batista Soeiro and Gert Rietveld
Batteries 2024, 10(5), 161; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10050161
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/5/161

2. “The Long-Term Usage of an Off-Grid Photovoltaic System with a Lithium-Ion Battery-Based Energy Storage System on High Mountains: A Case Study in Paiyun Lodge on Mt. Jade in Taiwan”
by Hsien-Ching Chung
Batteries 2024, 10(6), 202; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10060202
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/6/202

3. “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

4. “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

5. “Sustainable Management of Rechargeable Batteries Used in Electric Vehicles”
by Jay Meegoda, Ghadi Charbel and Daniel Watts
Batteries 2024, 10(5), 167; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10050167
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/5/167

6. “Li-Ion Battery Thermal Characterization for Thermal Management Design”
by Aron Saxon, Chuanbo Yang, Shriram Santhanagopalan, Matthew Keyser and Andrew Colclasure
Batteries 2024, 10(4), 136; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10040136
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/4/136

7. “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

8. “A Comparative Review of Models for All-Solid-State Li-Ion Batteries”
by Erkin Yildiz, Mattia Serpelloni, Alberto Salvadori and Luigi Cabras
Batteries 2024, 10(5), 150; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10050150
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/5/150

9. “Comparative Review of Thermal Management Systems for BESS”
by Nixon Kerwa Mdachi and Chang Choong-koo
Batteries 2024, 10(7), 224; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10070224
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/7/224

10. “Ionic Conductivity Analysis of NASICON Solid Electrolyte Coated with Polyvinyl-Based Polymers”
by Tiago Afonso Salgueiro, Rita Carvalho Veloso, João Ventura, Federico Danzi and Joana Oliveira
Batteries 2024, 10(5), 157; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10050157
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/5/157

We are delighted to present the following 12 papers, which have been published in Batteries (ISSN: 2313-0105) and received significant attention. Since their publication, they have been highly frequented, with some papers having over 5000 views by readers to date.

1. “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

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. “Comparative Issues of Metal-Ion Batteries toward Sustainable Energy Storage: Lithium vs. Sodium”
by Atiyeh Nekahi, Mehrdad Dorri, Mina Rezaei, Mohamed Djihad Bouguern, Anil Kumar Madikere Raghunatha Reddy, Xia Li, Sixu Deng and Karim Zaghib
Batteries 2024, 10(8), 279; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10080279
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/8/279

4. “Recent Advancements in Battery Thermal Management Systems for Enhanced Performance of Li-Ion Batteries: A Comprehensive Review”
by Amin Rahmani, Mahdieh Dibaj and Mohammad Akrami
Batteries 2024, 10(8), 265; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10080265
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/8/265

5. “Review of Energy Storage Capacitor Technology”
by Wenting Liu, Xianzhong Sun, Xinyu Yan, Yinghui Gao, Xiong Zhang, Kai Wang and Yanwei Ma
Batteries 2024, 10(8), 271; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10080271
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/8/271

6. “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

7. “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

8. “Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries Via Electrochemical Recovery: A Mini-Review”
by Lu Yu, Yaocai Bai and Ilias Belharouak
Batteries 2024, 10(10), 337; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10100337
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/10/337

9. “Review of Current Collector-, Binder-, Conductive Additive-Free, and Freestanding Electrodes in Lithium and Related Batteries”
by Futoshi Matsumoto and Mika Fukunishi
Batteries 2024, 10(9), 330; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10090330
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/9/330

10. “Comparative Cost Modeling of Battery Cell Formats and Chemistries on a Large Production Scale”
by Natalia Soldan Cattani, Eduardo Noronha, Jessica Schmied, Moritz Frieges, Heiner Heimes and Achim Kampker
Batteries 2024, 10(7), 252; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10070252
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/7/252

11. “Advancements in Lithium–Oxygen Batteries: A Comprehensive Review of Cathode and Anode Materials”
by Jing Guo, Xue Meng, Qing Wang, Yahui Zhang, Shengxue Yan and Shaohua Luo
Batteries 2024, 10(8), 260; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10080260
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/8/260

12. “Surface Reduction of Li₂CO₃ on LLZTO Solid-State Electrolyte Via Scalable Open-Air Plasma Treatment”
by Mohammed Sahal, Jinzhao Guo, Candace K. Chan and Nicholas Rolston
Batteries 2024, 10(7), 249; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10070249
Available online: https://www.mdpi.com/2313-0105/10/7/249

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