Advanced Electrode Materials for Lithium-Ion and Sodium-Ion Secondary Batteries
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Materials".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 July 2025 | Viewed by 469
Special Issue Editors
Interests: lithium-ion batteries; sodium-ion batteries; cathode materials; anode materials; electrochemical
Interests: lithium metal batteries; cathode material; solid-state lithium-ion batteries; electrochemical; lithium-ion batteries
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Electrode materials for lithium-ion and sodium-ion secondary batteries are essential in achieving higher efficiency and reliability in energy storage systems, which are critical in modern technology. For this Special Issue, we invite contributions on novel electrode materials and approaches that drive enhancements in lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries. We encourage submissions that explore new classes of materials, including nanostructured alloys, high-entropy oxides, transition metal sulfides, and carbon materials. Key focus areas include innovative electrode materials capable of higher energy densities and advanced separator technologies to improve cycle stability. Additionally, we invite studies on interface engineering, ionic conductivity optimization, and degradation resistance, aiming for breakthroughs at the material level to support efficient charge/discharge cycles and extended battery life. We welcome all types of manuscripts, including research articles, reviews, perspectives, and communications, that offer insights into the material-level advancements that are driving the next generation of lithium-ion and sodium-ion rechargeable battery technologies.
Dr. Qi Liu
Dr. Zhikun Zhao
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- lithium-ion batteries
- sodium-ion batteries
- cathode materials
- anode materials
- solid-state batteries
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