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High Performance Lithium Batteries: Prospects, Theories and Key Technologies

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "D2: Electrochem: Batteries, Fuel Cells, Capacitors".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 February 2026 | Viewed by 1837

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Dr. Chengyi Lu

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School of Marine Science and Technology, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi'an 710072, China
Interests: lithium-ion batteries; fuel cell; energy management

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Efficient and clean lithium-ion energy storage technology has become one of the core requirements for the sustainable development of modern society. An efficient energy storage lithium battery system can effectively improve the utilization rate of renewable energy and promote the transformation of the energy structure towards a more clean and sustainable direction. Over the past few decades, lithium battery technology has witnessed rapid development and has been widely applied in various fields such as portable electronic devices, electric vehicles, and energy storage systems. Therefore, conducting research on high-performance lithium batteries, breaking through existing technical bottlenecks, and developing new lithium battery systems with a higher energy density, longer life cycle, and an excellent safety performance is of the utmost importance, practical significance, and urgency. This is not only related to the technological upgrading and industrial development of various application fields but also plays a crucial supporting role in the realization of the global energy transition and sustainable development goals.

This Special Issue aims to showcase and disseminate the latest advancements related to the theory, design, modeling, application, control, and monitoring of high-performance lithium-ion batteries. The topics of interest for publication include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Exploration of new electrode materials;
  • Research on solid-state electrolyte materials;
  • Multi-scale battery modeling;
  • High-precision battery state monitoring algorithms;
  • Fault diagnosis;
  • Balancing control strategies;
  • Thermal management.

Dr. Chengyi Lu
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • electrode material
  • solid electrolytes
  • battery model
  • BMS
  • state estimates
  • troubleshooting

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H1.07Ti1.73O4-Derived Porous Plate-like TiO2 as High-Performance Bifunctional Anodes for Lithium- and Sodium-Ion Batteries
by Yabei Su, Juchen Li, Siyuan Liu, Silun Luo, Yuhan Li, Shaowei Zhang, Xingang Kong, Qiaogao Huang and Chengyi Lu
Energies 2025, 18(19), 5077; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18195077 - 24 Sep 2025
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Porous plate-like anatase TiO2 particles were synthesized through a direct calcination approach using layered titanate H1.07Ti1.73O4 as a precursor. By controlling the calcination temperature (400 °C, 500 °C, and 600 °C), the morphology [...] Read more.
Porous plate-like anatase TiO2 particles were synthesized through a direct calcination approach using layered titanate H1.07Ti1.73O4 as a precursor. By controlling the calcination temperature (400 °C, 500 °C, and 600 °C), the morphology and electrochemical properties of the TiO2 samples were effectively tuned. When evaluated as anodes for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), the porous TiO2 materials demonstrated markedly improved rate performance compared to commercial nano-TiO2 (n-TiO2). Specifically, at a high current density of 5.0 A/g, p-TiO2-500 and p-TiO2-600 delivered discharge capacities of 70.5 mAh/g and 87.5 mAh/g, respectively, far exceeding the 27.7 mAh/g achieved by n-TiO2. The corresponding capacity retention rates at this rate were 30.1% for p-TiO2-500, 41.2% for p-TiO2-600, and only 16.4% for n-TiO2. The enhancement in kinetics is ascribed to the unique porous plate-like architecture, which promotes efficient ion transport and introduces significant pseudocapacitive contributions. When applied as anodes for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), p-TiO2-600 exhibited the most promising performance. This study underscores the potential of porous plate-like TiO2 as a high-performance bifunctional anode material suitable for both LIBs and SIBs. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue High Performance Lithium Batteries: Prospects, Theories and Key Technologies)
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Preparation and Electrochemical Performance of Zinc-Doped Copper Fluoride
by Peng Dou, Pengcheng Liu and Zhiyong Yu
Energies 2025, 18(14), 3752; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18143752 - 15 Jul 2025
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To enhance the specific energy and rate performance of lithium primary batteries, the development of advanced cathode materials with superior electrochemical properties is essential. Fluorides, composed of light fluorine elements and multivalent cations, exhibit multi-electron reaction characteristics, possess a high theoretical voltage, and [...] Read more.
To enhance the specific energy and rate performance of lithium primary batteries, the development of advanced cathode materials with superior electrochemical properties is essential. Fluorides, composed of light fluorine elements and multivalent cations, exhibit multi-electron reaction characteristics, possess a high theoretical voltage, and demonstrate high discharge-specific energy. However, owing to fluorine’s high electronegativity, which leads to the formation of strong ionic bonds with other elements, most fluorides exhibit poor electronic conductivity, thereby constraining their electrochemical performance when used as cathode materials. Copper fluoride (CuF2) exhibits a high theoretical specific capacity and discharge voltage but is constrained by its large bandgap, poor electronic conductivity, and difficulties in synthesizing anhydrous CuF2 materials, which significantly limit its electrochemical activity. In this study, zinc (Zn) was chosen as a dopant for copper fluoride. By combining theoretical calculations with experimental validation, the impacts of Zn doping on the structural stability and electrochemical performance of copper fluoride were comprehensively analyzed. The resultant highly active Zn-doped copper fluoride achieved a discharge specific capacity of 528.6 mAh/g at 0.1 C and 489.1 mAh/g at 1 C, showcasing superior discharge-specific energy and good rate performance. This material holds great potential as a promising cathode candidate for lithium batteries, providing both high specific energy and power density. Full article
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Electrostatic Dual-Layer Solvent-Free Cathodes for High-Performance Lithium-Ion Batteries
by Haojin Guo, Chengrui Zhang, Yujie Ma, Ning Liu and Zhifeng Wang
Energies 2025, 18(12), 3112; https://doi.org/10.3390/en18123112 - 12 Jun 2025
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Slurry-cast (SLC) electrode manufacturing faces problems such as thickness limitation and material stratification, which are caused by applying toxic organic solvents. Solvent-free electrode technology, as a sustainable alternative, could get rid of issues generated by solvents. In this study, dual-layer NCM811 solvent-free electrodes [...] Read more.
Slurry-cast (SLC) electrode manufacturing faces problems such as thickness limitation and material stratification, which are caused by applying toxic organic solvents. Solvent-free electrode technology, as a sustainable alternative, could get rid of issues generated by solvents. In this study, dual-layer NCM811 solvent-free electrodes (DLEs) are fabricated via an electrostatic powder deposition method with an active material-rich upper layer to provide high energy output, while the more binder–conductor content base layer improves conductivity and contact with current collectors. The dual-layered structure overwhelms the single-layer electrode (SE) with stable cycling performance caused by more regulated pore structures. DLE maintains 74% capacity retention after 100 cycles at 0.3 C, while the SLC shows only 60% capacity retention. Additionally, DLE shows excellent rate performance at various rates, with 207.3 mAh g−1, 193.9 mAh g−1, 173.9 mAh g−1, 157.3 mAh g−1, and 120.4 mAh g−1 at 0.1 C, 0.2 C, 0.5 C, 1.0 C, and 2.0 C, respectively. The well-designed DLE cathodes exhibit superior discharge-specific capacities, rate performance, and improved cycling stability than traditional SLC cathodes. It enlightens the path toward new structure innovations of solvent-free electrodes. Full article
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