Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries and beyond with High Energy Density and Enhanced Safety

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, commercial lithium-ion batteries have been adopted in many of today’s technological applications, such as portable electronic devices and electric vehicles. However, state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries with a graphite anode and lithium transition metal oxide cathode are unable meet the ever-increasing market demands. Recently, next-generation lithium batteries, such as lithium metal batteries and lithium–chalcogen batteries, have shown great potential in practical applications, for example, in long-range electric vehicles and ultra-lightweight consumable electronics. Many efforts have thus been devoted to developing high energy density lithium batteries with enhanced safety. Therefore, we propose a Special Issue on “Next-Generation Lithium Batteries and Beyond with High Energy Density and Enhanced Safety” as a timely reference for related research.

In this Special Issue, we aim to provide a platform for researchers to share their latest research works regarding next-generation lithium batteries and beyond with high energy density and enhanced safety. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to publish their original research articles and reviews.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Lithium-ion batteries;
• Next-generation batteries such as lithium metal batteries and lithium–chalcogen batteries;
• Solid-state batteries;
• High-performance cathode and anode materials;
• Solid-state electrolytes such as solid polymer electrolytes and inorganic electrolytes;
• Highly concentrated liquid electrolytes such as ionic-liquid-based electrolytes and deep eutectic electrolytes;
• Protection of metal anodes;
• Interfacial characterizations;
• Rational design of cell configuration;
• Functional separators;
• Flexible battery.

Dr. Bingqing Xu
Dr. Jianneng Liang
Dr. Panpan Dong
Guest Editors

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