Advances and Challenges in Coating Materials for Battery Cathodes
A special issue of Coatings (ISSN 2079-6412). This special issue belongs to the section "Surface Engineering for Energy Harvesting, Conversion, and Storage".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2026 | Viewed by 18
Special Issue Editors
Interests: semiconductor coatings; renewable energy integration; porous coatings; energy harvesting materials; smart battery management; IoT-compatible coatings; sustainable battery technology; eco-friendly coatings; wireless ANetworks; microbial fuel cell integration
Interests: manufacturing of polycrystals, nanomaterials, and nanostructures by solid-state reaction, dry, wet and green chemistry techniques; superconductivity studies in crystalline materials; nanometric coatings on battery cathodes; experimenting the magnetic behavior of metallic, metallic oxides, and amorphous materials at different crystal size scales; synthesis of hybrid materials, with magnetic and photoluminescent properties; nano-zirconate process, using eggshell as a BioSource; identification of by-products in quarries; rutanates as hydrogen storage; energy from environmental monitoring applied to plant microbial fuel cells
Interests: energy; semiconductors and stimulated luminescence by heat and light; defects in crystalline materials—oxides, perovskites, diamonds, alkali halides, fluorides, and borate compounds; syntheses methods for crystalline and amorphous materials; polycrystalline phosphors and detectors; design of polycrystals doped with rare earth and optical properties
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Special Issue titled “Advances and Challenges in Coating Materials for Battery Cathodes”, to be published in the journal Coatings. As the demand for more efficient and sustainable energy storage solutions increases, the development of advanced coating materials for battery cathodes has become a critical area of research. This Issue will address the pivotal role of batteries in modern energy systems, with a special focus on the sustainability and performance of cathode materials.
The focus of this Special Issue is to explore innovative coating technologies that enhance the electrochemical performance and environmental stability of battery cathodes. In-depth studies cover various deposition techniques, lifecycle analyses, and the environmental impact of these materials. It will highlight practical applications and case studies demonstrating the benefits of these advanced coating technologies in real-world settings.
Topics covered will delve into hybrid materials that combine organic and inorganic components, advances in thin film technologies, nanocomposite coatings, and the development of protective coatings that prevent degradation. Additionally, it will explore the scalability of these technologies from lab to production, computational modeling for design optimization, and the interactions between coatings and electrolytes.
This scope of this Special Issue will serve as a forum for papers on the following concepts:
Hybrid Materials: Exploration of composite coatings that combine organic and inorganic materials to improve electrochemical performance and stability.
Thin Films for Battery Cathodes: Advances in thin film technologies that enhance the interface properties and contribute to the overall battery efficiency and cycle life.
Nanocomposite Coatings: Utilization of nanoscale materials to engineer coatings with superior mechanical and electrical properties.
Protective Coatings: Development of coatings that prevent degradation and improve the environmental stability of cathodes.
Role of Coating Techniques: Comparative studies on various deposition techniques and their impacts on the properties of coated cathodes.
Scalability and Manufacturing: Challenges and solutions in scaling coating technologies from the lab to industrial production.
Modeling and Simulation: Computational approaches for predicting the behavior and optimizing the design of coatings.
Electrolyte Interactions: Investigations on the interaction between coatings and electrolytes to minimize side reactions.
Aging and Lifecycle Analysis: Studies on the aging mechanisms of coatings and their effect on the lifecycle of battery cells.
Innovative Materials: Research on new materials that offer unconventional approaches to coating cathodes.
Performance Enhancements: Enhancements in energy density, charge rates, and thermal management through innovative coatings.
Environmental Impact: Assessments of the environmental impact of coating materials used in battery cathodes.
Commercial Viability: Analysis of cost-effectiveness and commercial viability of new coating materials.
Case Studies and Industrial Applications: Real-world applications and case studies that highlight the practical benefits of advanced coatings.
Dr. Edith Osorio-de-la-Rosa
Dr. Elizabeth Chavira Martínez
Dr. Epifanio Cruz-Zaragoza
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- composite coatings
- nanocomposite materials
- electrochemical performance enhancements
- sustainable manufacturing and lifecycle
- advanced simulation techniques
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