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Novel Materials for Rechargeable Batteries

A special issue of Batteries (ISSN 2313-0105). This special issue belongs to the section "Battery Materials and Interfaces: Anode, Cathode, Separators and Electrolytes or Others".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 November 2025 | Viewed by 1979

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Jicheng Zhang

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Center of Materials Science and Optoelectronics Engineering, College of Materials Science and Optoelectronic Technology, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China
Interests: advanced energy storage and conversion materials; advanced chemical power devices
Dr. Junkai Wang

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College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shantou University, Shantou 515000, China
Interests: lithium–air battery; lithium–sulfur battery; electrocatalysts
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Dr. Qian Guo

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Department of Physics and Astronomy, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
Interests: intercalation of 2D materials and van der Waals heterostructures for ion battery applications; (photo)electrocatalysis; solar fuels

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Sustainable solutions to producing and storing energy are in high demand to ensure our world’s sustainable development. Therefore, energy storage and conversion have been witnessing a surge in interest in recent years. So far, significant progress has been made in high-performance batteries. New materials and mechanisms have paved a solid foundation for improvements.

This Special Issue focuses on the intrinsic structural characteristics of the novel materials that determine battery performance. Specifically, the band structure, coordination environment, electron spin, and lattice stress of active materials play key roles in redox or catalytic reactions. Simultaneously, advanced characterization techniques are essential in revealing the complicated chemical processes in these new mechanisms. This Special Issue will provide insights into new materials and mechanisms that are driving the development of advanced batteries.

In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Alkali-ion batteries;
  • Zn-ion batteries;
  • Al-ion batteries;
  • Mg-ion batteries;
  • Metal–air batteries;
  • Li–S batteries;
  • Solid-state batteries;
  • Aqueous batteries;
  • Redox flow batteries.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Jicheng Zhang
Dr. Junkai Wang
Dr. Qian Guo
Guest Editors

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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Batteries is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

Please visit the Instructions for Authors page before submitting a manuscript. The Article Processing Charge (APC) for publication in this open access journal is 2700 CHF (Swiss Francs). Submitted papers should be well formatted and use good English. Authors may use MDPI's English editing service prior to publication or during author revisions.

Keywords

  • intrinsic structural characteristics
  • redox
  • cathode and anode
  • batteries
  • catalytic reactions
  • mechanisms
  • advanced characterization techniques
  • novel materials

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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 - 25 Nov 2024
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Flexible electrodes are highly desirable for next-generation wearable lithium-ion batteries. To achieve high-capacity flexible electrode materials, SnO2 with high theoretical capacity has been introduced into electrodes and shows promising capacity. However, the electrodes are still confronted with major challenges in terms of [...] Read more.
Flexible electrodes are highly desirable for next-generation wearable lithium-ion batteries. To achieve high-capacity flexible electrode materials, SnO2 with high theoretical capacity has been introduced into electrodes and shows promising capacity. However, the electrodes are still confronted with major challenges in terms of inferior rate capability and cycling stability, which are caused by large volume changes of SnO2 during the lithiation/delithiation process. Here, we adopt an adsorption assembly strategy to fabricate a flexible carbon fiber/SnO2@rGO electrode that effectively stabilizes the volume changes of SnO2 and enhances the charge transport kinetics in electrodes. The sandwich-like structure endows the electrode’s high flexibility and succeeds in improving both rate capability and cycling stability. The flexible carbon fiber/SnO2@rGO electrode delivers a high capacity of 453 mAh g−1 at 50 mA g−1 and outstanding capacity retention of 88% after 1000 cycles at 2 A g−1. Full article
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Advances in Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) for Rechargeable Batteries and Fuel Cells
by Christos Argirusis, Niyaz Alizadeh, Maria-Εleni Katsanou, Nikolaos Argirusis and Georgia Sourkouni
Batteries 2025, 11(5), 192; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries11050192 - 14 May 2025
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The growing demand for energy, coupled with the unsustainable nature of fossil fuels due to global warming and the greenhouse effect, have led to the advancement of renewable energy production concepts. Innovations such as photovoltaics, wind energy, and infrared energy harvesters are emerging [...] Read more.
The growing demand for energy, coupled with the unsustainable nature of fossil fuels due to global warming and the greenhouse effect, have led to the advancement of renewable energy production concepts. Innovations such as photovoltaics, wind energy, and infrared energy harvesters are emerging as viable solutions. The challenge lies in the stochastic nature of renewable energy sources, which necessitates the implementation of electrical energy storage solutions, whether through batteries, supercapacitors, or hydrogen production. In this regard, innovative materials are essential to address the questions associated with these technologies. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are crucial for achieving clean and efficient energy conversion in fuel cells and storage in batteries and supercapacitors. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) can be used as electrocatalytic materials, membranes for electrolytes, and energy storage materials. They exhibit exceptional design versatility, large surface, and can be functionalized with ligands with several charges and metallic centers. This article offers an in-depth examination of materials and devices utilizing metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for electrochemical processes concerning the generation, transformation, and storage of electrical energy. This review specifically focuses on rechargeable batteries and fuel cells that incorporate MOFs. Finally, an outlook on the potential applications of MOFs in electrochemical industries is presented. Full article
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