Solid-State Batteries: Materials Design and Optimization
A special issue of Crystals (ISSN 2073-4352). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials for Energy Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 June 2026 | Viewed by 40
Special Issue Editors
2. Institute of Nuclear and New Energy Technology, Tsinghua University, Beijing 100084, China
Interests: solid-state electrolyte; solid-state lithium batteries; energy storage
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Solid-state batteries (SSBs) have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their potential to revolutionize energy storage. These batteries, which utilize solid electrolytes instead of liquid ones, offer several advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries. They provide higher energy density, improved safety, and enhanced thermal stability, making them a promising candidate for various applications, including electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage.
Despite the progress made, the field of solid-state batteries still faces several challenges. For example, one of the main issues is the need to improve the ionic conductivity of solid electrolytes to match or exceed that of liquid electrolytes. Additionally, the interfacial stability between the electrode and electrolyte remains a critical concern, as it can lead to poor cycling performance and safety risks. The design and optimization of materials for solid-state batteries are crucial to overcoming these challenges. Additionally, crystalline materials are crucial for both solid electrolytes and cathode materials in solid-state batteries. Their structure and properties directly influence the battery's ionic conductivity, interfacial resistance, and overall performance.
This Special Issue welcomes submissions that focus on the design and optimization of materials for solid-state batteries, including electrode materials, solid electrolytes, interface engineering, and cell design. Potential topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Electrode Materials;
- Solid Electrolytes;
- Interface Engineering;
- Cell Design;
- Advanced testing and characterization methods.
Dr. Sijie Liu
Dr. Le Zhou
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- solid-state batteries
- crystalline materials
- electrode materials
- solid electrolytes
- interface engineering
- cell design
- energy storage
- lithium-ion batteries
- thermal stability
- ionic conductivity
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