Advanced Solid-State Batteries: Materials, Interfaces, Technologies, and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, solid-state batteries (SSLBs) have attracted extensive attention due to their potential to address safety issues via the replacement of liquid electrolytes with non-flammable solid counterparts. Solid-state electrolytes with a high modulus are theoretically expected to inhibit dendrite growth and penetration. Furthermore, electrochemically stable solid-state electrolytes enable the integration of high-voltage cathodes with metal anodes. The lamination configuration allows for a bipolar structure and highly stacked unit cells. Therefore, solid-state batteries are also able to boost energy density. However, several critical issues associated with the development of SSLBs remain, including the preparation of high-stability solid-state electrolytes, the improvement of long-life cycling stability, advanced characterization, the research of interfacial chemistry, the actual realization of high energy densities, analyses of the failure mechanism, and compatibility with current industrial technology.

Therefore, this Special Issue, entitled “Advanced Solid-State Batteries: Materials, Interfaces, Technologies, and Applications”, aims to gather recent research, reviews and perspectives related to solid-state batteries.

Dr. Zhijie Bi
Guest Editor

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