Advanced Electrode Materials for Aqueous Batteries
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Materials Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 5
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Interests: materials science; chemistry; supercapacitor
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Dear Colleagues,
Aqueous batteries have emerged as a cornerstone for safe and sustainable energy storage, leveraging non-flammable electrolytes and cost-effective manufacturing. Despite their advantages, challenges such as limited energy density and life cycles persist, driven by the inherent limitations of electrode materials. Recent advancements highlight the potential of innovative material design to overcome these barriers, enabling high-performance aqueous battery systems.
This Special Issue focuses on advanced electrode materials for aqueous batteries, inviting original research and reviews on novel synthesis methods, material architectures, and mechanistic studies. Topics include nanostructured/composite materials, surface/interface engineering, ion storage mechanisms, and strategies to enhance electrochemical stability and conductivity. Submissions exploring Li/Na/Zn-ion, multivalent-ion, and hybrid aqueous batteries are encouraged, alongside computational insights guiding material development. By compiling cutting-edge research, this Special Issue will foster interdisciplinary collaboration and accelerate the transition toward durable, high-energy aqueous batteries for applications in grid storage, electric vehicles, and portable electronics.
Dr. Feng Yu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- aqueous batteries
- electrode materials
- energy storage
- electrochemical stability
- ion intercalation
- nanostructured materials
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