Advances in Structure, Characterization and Failure Mechanism of Key Materials for High-Energy Density Rechargeable Batteries

Dear Colleagues,

Rechargeable batteries have become one of the necessities in our daily life. Continuously developing electrical devices for energy storage, transportation, communication, etc. pushes one to increase the energy density and safety of rechargeable batteries, which relies on the revolution of the key materials used in batteries. Of particular significance is probing the structure and failure mechanism of the electrode and electrolyte materials and interphases by using different characterization tools, and to correlate the materials design with the performance of batteries. This fundamental understanding is important to improve the performance of current batteries and to develop the next-generation high-energy density batteries for practical use. 

In this Special Issue, advances in structure, characterization, and failure mechanism of key materials for high-energy density rechargeable batteries, are highlighted and discussed.

It is my pleasure to invite you to submit a manuscript to this Special Issue. Full papers, communications, and reviews are all welcome.

Dr. Xuefeng Wang
Guest Editor

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