Lithium-Ion Batteries: Latest Advances, Challenges and Prospects, Volume II

Dear Colleagues,

We invite researchers to contribute original research articles to this Special Issue, focusing on the latest advancements in all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs). This Special Issue aims to present state-of-the-art knowledge and technology in the field, covering a wide range of topics. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

1. Solid electrolytes for ASSLBs:

• Polymer-based/flexible solid electrolytes;
• Ceramic-based solid electrolytes;
• Argyrodite/sulfide solid electrolytes;
• Composite solid electrolytes.

2. Electrode materials for ASSLBs:

• High-voltage electrode materials;
• Low-level cobalt electrode materials;
• Novel electrode materials and structures.

3. Interface of electrode and electrolyte of ASSLBs:

• Interface engineering strategies;
• Interfacial stability and reactivity.

4. Degradation mechanisms of ASSLBs:

• Cycle and shelf aging;
• Capacity and power fading mechanisms;
• Environmental stability;
• Dendrite formation.

5. New inactive battery materials:

• Protective coatings and additives;
• Lightweight casing materials;
• New current collectors;
• New binders and conductive materials.

6. Material characterization:

• Structural, morphological, and chemical analysis techniques;
• Electrochemical characterization methods.

7. Modeling and simulation:

• Atomistic-level modeling;
• Continuum-level modeling;
• Cell-level, pack-level, and system-level modeling.

8. Solid-state battery manufacturing:

• Fabrication techniques and processes;
• Scalable manufacturing approaches.

9. Thermal management of ASSLBs:

• Thermal properties and characterization;
• Heat transfer and thermal regulation strategies.

10. Battery management systems (BMS):

• State-of-charge estimation and control;
• Fault diagnosis and prognosis.

11. Safety analysis of ASSLBs:

• Electrochemical and mechanical stability considerations;
• Thermal runaway prevention and mitigation.

12. Economical and market analysis:

• Cost analysis and optimization;
• Market trends and commercialization prospects.

13. Environmental analysis:

• Life cycle assessment of ASSLBs;
• Sustainability considerations of ASSLBs.

Authors are encouraged to submit their original research for possible publication in this Special Issue of Energies.

Dr. Siamak Farhad
Guest Editor

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• all-solid-state lithium batteries
• solid electrolytes
• electrode active materials
• inactive battery materials
• modeling and computer simulation