Research on Advanced Battery Materials

Dear Colleagues,

Ever-increasing environmental problems and energy challenges have created urgent demand for utilizing green, efficient, and sustainable energy, thus promoting the development of advanced energy storage technologies. Among the various energy storage devices, Li/Na/K/Zn/Mg-ion and metal–air batteries have evoked a plethora of research owing to their attractive features, including high energy density, long life cycle, and good rate capability. The development of advanced battery systems relies heavily on advances in materials chemistry innovation. Understanding the controlled synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and structure–performance relationships of electrode materials is of great significance to boost battery research and has inspired this Special Issue. We cordially invite investigators to contribute original research articles or review articles that will stimulate further research activities in this area and improve our understanding of the key scientific and technological problems in advanced battery materials.

Dr. Yongchang Liu
Guest Editor

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• Li/Na/K/Zn/Mg-ion batteries
• metal–air batteries
• nanomaterials
• reaction mechanisms
• interfaces