Nanotechnology in the Development of Battery Materials
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Nanochemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 36
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Dear Colleagues,
Since the beginning of the 21st century, with the rapid development of science and technology and the widespread popularity of various electronic devices and electric vehicles, the limitations of traditional battery materials in terms of energy density, charging and discharging speed, and life cycle have become increasingly prominent. Traditional battery materials, having gone through decades of development and application, once played an important role in the scientific and technological progress of humanity. However, they have proven to be inadequate in meeting the urgent needs of today for efficient energy utilization and sustainable development.
Therefore, the application and development of nanotechnology in the field of battery materials has become an inevitable for driving innovations in battery technology. Nanotechnology enables precise control over the microstructure and surface properties of materials, providing a brand new approach for the design of high-performance battery materials. The unique size and surface effects of nanomaterials endow battery materials with numerous excellent characteristics.
In terms of electrode materials, nanotechnology endows electrode materials with a larger specific surface area, which can significantly increase the contact area between the electrode and the electrolyte, thus accelerating the ion transport speed and improving the charging and discharging efficiency of the battery. For example, nanostructured electrode materials can effectively shorten the diffusion path of lithium ions, greatly enhancing the rate performance of the battery during charging and discharging.
In addition, nanotechnology can also enhance the structural stability of battery materials. By constructing nanocomposite structures or coating nanolayers, it is possible to effectively suppress the volume change and structural damage of electrode materials during the charging and discharging process, thereby extending the life cycle of the battery.
Nanotechnology also shows great application potential in the field of battery electrolytes. Nanoscale solid-state electrolytes have high ionic conductivity and good safety performance, and they are expected to solve the problems of liquid leakage and flammability that exist in traditional liquid electrolytes, laying the foundation for the development of batteries with high energy density and safety.
The application and development of nanotechnology in battery materials have become the focus of attention for researchers worldwide. This Special Issue sincerely welcomes scholars to actively contribute papers on their latest research progress, innovative applications, and future development trends of nanotechnology in the field of battery materials.
Dr. Tao Wang
Dr. Xiaoli Fan
Prof. Dr. Xianguang Meng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- nanotechnology
- batteries
- Li/Na/K/Ca/Mg/Al battery
- fuel cell
- metal-air battery
- solar cell
- solid-state battery
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