Aqueous Metal-Ion Batteries: Present Challenges and Developing Strategies
A special issue of Batteries (ISSN 2313-0105). This special issue belongs to the section "Aqueous Energy Storage Devices and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2027 | Viewed by 8
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Interests: electrocatalysis; photocatalysis; metal-ion battery; zinc-ion battery; supercapacitor; energy storage and conversion
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The large-scale development of renewable energy sources is creating an urgent demand for safe, efficient, cost effective and sustainable energy storage technologies to support the realization of carbon neutrality goals. Aqueous metal ion batteries (AMIBs) have attracted widespread attention in recent years due to their high safety, abundant resources, environmental friendliness and potential for large-scale energy storage. However, significant challenges remain for the practical development of AMIBs, including insufficient structural stability, dendrite growth, complex electrolyte/interfacial regulation, limited cycling stability and energy density. Therefore, advanced electrode design, interfacial engineering strategies and battery system optimization are highly desirable to accelerate the transition of AMIBs from fundamental research toward practical applications.
This Special Issue aims to present and disseminate the latest advances in AMIBs, with particular focus on advanced electrode materials, interfacial regulation mechanisms, electrolyte engineering and device construction strategies. We welcome original research articles, reviews and perspectives that address key scientific challenges, innovative material systems and emerging technologies in AZIBs.
Topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Cathode material design and energy storage mechanisms for AMIBs
- Anode interfacial regulation and dendrite free deposition strategies
- Electrolyte optimization and interfacial chemistry regulation in aqueous batteries
- Artificial protective layers and solid state/gel electrolyte design
- Multi-ion regulation, defect engineering and structural stabilization strategies
- In situ/advanced characterization techniques and energy storage mechanisms
- AMIBs toward low temperature, high rate and long life
Prof. Dr. Xiang Wu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aqueous metal ion batteries
- electrode materials
- electrolyte engineering
- interfacial regulation
- artificial protective layers
- defect and multi-ion engineering
- energy storage mechanisms
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