Interfacial Engineering with Advanced Materials and Coatings for Lithium Batteries
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: 10 November 2026 | Viewed by 179
Special Issue Editor
Interests: functional thin film coatings for electrochemical energy storage; MXene and graphene-based nanomaterials; carbonaceous nanomaterials for electrochemical applications; surface and interface modification strategies; battery component functionalization and integration
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Lithium batteries still present several interfacial challenges. In practice, resistive losses at interfaces, imperfect electrode–electrolyte contact, and mechanically induced degradation continue to limit stable operation, while chemical reactions at these interfaces further complicate long-term performance. These ongoing issues have driven growing interest in the use of tailored interfacial materials and coating approaches as practical routes to stabilize interfaces and maintain reliable charge transport during cycling. Therefore, this Special Issue provides a platform for showcasing current developments in functional materials and surface and interface modification strategies aimed at improving performance, safety, and cycle life in lithium-ion and solid-state lithium batteries.
Studies involving in situ and operando characterization, theoretical modeling, and simulation approaches to understand and monitor interfacial phenomena are also welcome. We particularly encourage interdisciplinary studies that focus on materials science, nanotechnology, electrochemistry, and engineering disciplines, offering fresh perspectives on interface-oriented battery design. We invite authors to submit their latest research on this topic in the form of original full articles, communications, or reviews.
Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Novel materials enabling improved electrode–electrolyte interfaces;
- Surface and interface engineering in lithium-based batteries;
- MXene, graphene, and carbon-based nanomaterials for electrochemical performance;
- Advanced coating techniques for battery components.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Hazal Gergeroglu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- interfacial stability
- surface modification
- advanced coatings
- lithium-ion batteries
- electrode–electrolyte interfaces
- novel nanomaterials
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