Lithium Batteries: Theory, Design, and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Lithium-based batteries, including lithium-ion batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, lithium-oxygen batteries, and beyond, have drawn intensive attention in the last few decades. These battery systems are deemed the best energy storage devices for portable electronic devices and electric vehicles. In particular, the already-commercialized lithium-ion batteries have been widely applied in various applications, owing to their high energy density, high battery power, and long battery life. Lithium-metal-based batteries, which directly employ lithium metal as the anode, can provide even higher energy density and power than lithium-ion batteries. Therefore, it is necessary to have a clear overview of the development of current lithium-based batteries. This Special Issue is intended to bring the latest updates and future prospects of lithium-based batteries. Potential topics include but are not limited to:

• The design of materials for lithium batteries, including anode materials, cathode materials, electrolyte materials, and separators;
• The theoretical understanding of mechanisms in lithium batteries;
• Lithium metal anode stabilization and protection;
• Battery life and safety;
• Battery degradation analysis;
• Design of flexible and wearable batteries;
• Applications for electric vehicles.

Dr. Jinqiang Zhang
Guest Editor

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