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Processes and Advances in Electrode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries
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Processes and Advances in Electrode Materials for Lithium-Ion 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: closed (5 January 2025) | Viewed by 5038

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Gemeng Liang

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School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
Interests: high-energy-density cathode materials; better battery performances; the characterization of the atomic-level structure and dynamics of electrode materials
Dr. Jinshuo Zou

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Guest Editor
School of Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
Interests: material characterization via various advanced characterization techniques

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Lithium-ion batteries are ubiquitous in today’s world and have changed the way that we live since their first commercialization in the 1990s. The development of lithium-ion batteries relies on the advancement of high-performance active materials for batteries. This Special Issue will focus on the recent advances in electrode materials for lithium-ion batteries, aiming to highlight the latest breakthroughs in material science, improve battery efficiency, and promote sustainable energy storage solutions.

This Special Issue will provide a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research that drives the evolution of lithium-ion battery technology and supports the transition to cleaner energy systems.

Topics covered by this Special Issue include but are not limited to the following:

  • Novel anode materials;
  • Advanced cathode materials;
  • Battery materials synthesis;
  • Working mechanism of electrode materials ;
  • Battery material degradation;
  • Performance enhancement strategy.

Dr. Gemeng Liang
Dr. Jinshuo Zou
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • electric vehicles
  • lithium-ion battery
  • anode materials
  • cathode materials
  • characterization techniques
  • modification techniques
  • scaling up and commercialization

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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 - 28 Aug 2024
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Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) is a promising cathode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), but side reactions between the electrolyte and the LFP electrode can degrade battery performance. This study introduces an innovative coating strategy, using atomic layer deposition (ALD) to [...] Read more.
Lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4 or LFP) is a promising cathode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), but side reactions between the electrolyte and the LFP electrode can degrade battery performance. This study introduces an innovative coating strategy, using atomic layer deposition (ALD) to apply a thin (5 nm and 10 nm) Al2O3 layer onto high-mass loading LFP electrodes. Galvanostatic charge–discharge cycling and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) were used to assess the electrochemical performance of coated and uncoated LFP electrodes. The results show that Al2O3 coatings enhance the cycling performance at room temperature (RT) and 40 °C by suppressing side reactions and stabilizing the cathode–electrolyte interface (CEI). The coated LFP retained 67% of its capacity after 100 cycles at 1C and RT, compared to 57% for the uncoated sample. Post-mortem analyses, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), were conducted to investigate the mechanisms behind the improved performance. These analyses reveal that Al2O3 coatings are highly effective in reducing LFP electrode degradation during cycling, demonstrating the potential of ALD Al2O3 coatings to enhance the durability and performance of LFP electrodes in LIBs. Full article
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A Patent Landscape Analysis on the Recycling of Lithium-Ion Battery Positive Electrode Materials: Trends, Technologies, and the Future
by Zhuoya Tong and Xiaobo Zhu
Batteries 2025, 11(3), 110; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries11030110 - 14 Mar 2025
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The massive production and utilization of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has intensified concerns about raw material shortage and end-of-life battery management. The development of effective recycling/reusing strategies, especially for the valuable active positive electrode materials, has attracted much interest from both academia and industry. [...] Read more.
The massive production and utilization of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has intensified concerns about raw material shortage and end-of-life battery management. The development of effective recycling/reusing strategies, especially for the valuable active positive electrode materials, has attracted much interest from both academia and industry. This study presents a comprehensive patent analysis on the recycling technologies of spent LIBs. We screened and examined 672 patent filings associated with 367 application families, covering the period from 1994 to 2024. The analysis reveals an explosive growth in patenting activity since 2020, with China and the United States leading in geographical coverage. Hydrometallurgy continues as the most patented recycling technology, followed by direct regeneration, separation, and pyrometallurgy. Key innovations focus on improving leaching efficiency, developing novel purification methods, and exploring various relithiation strategies. The study also highlights the significant involvement of both companies and academic institutions in driving innovation. Our findings provide insights into the technological landscape, identify emerging trends, and lead to the discussion of potential future developments in LIB positive electrode recycling. This analysis serves as a valuable resource for researchers, industry stakeholders, and policymakers working towards sustainable energy storage solutions and circular economy strategies in the battery sector. Full article
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