Current Progress and Challenges of Aqueous Batteries
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 118
Special Issue Editors
Interests: electrochemistry; energy storage; thermistor; battery safety
2. Qingyuan Innovation Laboratory, Quanzhou, China
Interests: electrochemistry; materials chemistry; nanotechnology
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Dear Colleagues,
Aqueous batteries have emerged as a promising alternative to conventional organic electrolyte-based systems, offering enhanced safety, lower cost, and environmental benignity. However, their widespread application is still hindered by fundamental challenges, including a narrow electrochemical stability window, limited energy density, and electrode material instability. Current research focuses on advancing novel electrode materials, optimizing electrolyte formulations, and understanding interfacial phenomena to overcome these barriers. This Special Issue, "Current Progress and Challenges of Aqueous Batteries," aims to highlight the latest breakthroughs and persistent hurdles in the field. We invite contributions addressing innovative designs, in-depth characterizations, theoretical modeling, and performance evaluations that push the boundaries of aqueous battery technology. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
- Advanced electrode materials for aqueous batteries.
- Electrolyte engineering and interfacial stabilization.
- Device design, prototyping, and performance optimization.
- Mechanistic insights through experimental and theoretical studies.
We welcome original research and review articles that contribute to the development of efficient, durable, and scalable aqueous energy storage systems.
Dr. Yi Liu
Dr. Huibo Wang
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- aqueous batteries
- energy storage and conversion
- metal-ions
- ammonium-ions
- flow batteries
- electrocatalysis
- fuel cells
- lead-acid
- cathode modification
- anode modification
- electrolyte
- electrode protection
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