Toward Next-Generation Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries: Current Status and Future Prospects—2nd Edition
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: 16 July 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editor
Interests: lithium-ion batteries; high-performance fibers for lithium batteries; application of fiber materials in the field of new energy
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
For significant areas of industry, such as electrified transportation, consumer electronics, and stationary energy storage, lithium batteries (including lithium-ion, lithium–sulfur, and lithium–air cells) are regarded as a key enabling technology; therefore, the development of a next-generation of rechargeable Li-ion batteries with higher energy densities, enhanced safety features, reduced costs, and longer cycle lives is critical.
In this Special Issue, we aim to address areas of interest including, but not limited to, the following topics:
- Novel LIB electrode materials;
- The replacement of traditional liquid electrolytes—e.g., ionic liquids, high-salt-content electrolytes, and solid-state batteries;
- High-performance and functional separators;
- Advanced fabrication technologies;
- Performance improvement or mechanism under extreme environments or conditions;
- Advanced flexible lithium-ion batteries;
- Degradability or sustainability of lithium-ion batteries;
- New battery chemistries;
- Technologies and functionalities of battery management systems.
Dr. Zhenzhen Wei
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- lithium batteries
- electrodes
- electrolyte
- separator
- performance
- chemistry
- protection
- functionality
- battery management
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