Solid-State Electrolytes for Next-Generation Batteries: Materials, Performance and Design Challenges
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 August 2026 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is dedicated to showcasing the latest advances in materials for all-solid-state battery systems, establishing an international forum for high-level scholarly exchange. We invite submissions on materials and devices for all-solid-state batteries, emphasizing electrolyte design and advanced interface characterization techniques. Through this curated collection, we aim to accelerate the development of next‑generation materials essential for future energy technologies.
We are delighted to invite you to submit your latest findings in this crucial field. This Special Issue seeks to showcase research that will advance the development of solid-state electrolytes for next-generation battery materials, thereby contributing to more powerful, efficient, and sustainable energy technologies. Submissions from the global research community are welcome across key topics, including, the following:
- design and synthesis of novel solid-state electrolyte materials;
- ion transport mechanisms and interfacial stability;
- performance optimization and integration for all-solid-state batteries;
- electrode–electrolyte compatibility and interface engineering;
- high-throughput computation and AI-driven development of solid electrolytes;
- low-cost and sustainable manufacturing processes.
Contributions featuring advanced characterization methods, such as three-dimensional non‑destructive imaging and interfacial cryo‑electron microscopy, are especially welcome.
Both original research articles and reviews are welcome for consideration.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Wei Chen
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- sulfide electrolyte
- halide electrolyte
- polymer electrolyte
- oxide electrolyte
- all-solid-state batteries
- advanced characterization
- energy materials
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