Research on Aqueous Rechargeable Batteries—2nd Edition
A special issue of Batteries (ISSN 2313-0105). This special issue belongs to the section "Aqueous Batteries".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 September 2025 | Viewed by 1076
Special Issue Editor
Interests: aqueous batteries; solid-state batteries; Li-ion batteries
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Dear Colleagues,
The use of aqueous rechargeable batteries for energy storage has attracted growing interest due to their advantages of being inexpensive and highly safety. The ionic conductivity of aqueous electrolytes is generally one order of magnitude higher than that of non-aqueous electrolytes, which endows aqueous batteries with high power capabilities. Furthermore, aqueous batteries can also demonstrate high voltage and high energy density, thanks to the development of highly concentrated electrolytes and aqueous–non-aqueous hybrid electrolytes.
To date, substantial progress has been made in the field of aqueous battery development, including on their reaction mechanisms, electrode materials, electrolytes, and full-cell assembly. However, there exist certain pitfalls and many challenges in aqueous battery research. To better promote the development of aqueous batteries, we invite research articles, reviews, and perspectives from researchers all over the world.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
Aqueous batteries with various charge carriers (monovalent, multivalent, and anions);
Novel working mechanisms or configurations of aqueous batteries;
Electrode materials, electrolytes, separators, etc.;
The differences between non-aqueous and aqueous batteries;
Pitfalls in aqueous battery research;
Challenges that hinder aqueous battery development.
Dr. Xianyong Wu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- energy storage
- aqueous rechargeable batteries
- charge carriers
- reaction mechanisms
- electrode materials
- aqueous electrolytes
- pitfalls and challenges
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