Innovative Research on Lithium-Ion Battery Materials for Sustainable Applications
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 July 2026 | Viewed by 82
Special Issue Editors
Interests: lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries; beyond lithium-ion battery technology; energy storage
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue, entitled “Innovative Research on Lithium-Ion Battery Materials for Sustainable Applications”, published in the “Energy Sustainability” section of Sustainability, invites contributions addressing the pressing global need for clean energy solutions. This issue focuses on cutting-edge developments in lithium-ion battery technology and beyond, as a key enabler in transitioning to low-CO₂ energy systems.
The issue emphasizes safety, performance, and sustainability in battery materials' design, recycling, and application. Contributions may cover innovative electrode and electrolyte chemistries, advanced characterization and diagnostic techniques, and circular economy strategies for battery reuse and recycling. Moreover, the Special Issue encourages submissions that explore the integration of batteries with renewable energy systems, grid storage applications, and strategies to enhance energy efficiency and life cycle sustainability.
Led by Dr. Kenza Maher (Qatar Environment and Energy Research Institute) with Guest Editor Assistant Prof. Dr. Mohamed Aklalouch (University Cadi Ayyad, Morocco), this Special Issue offers a platform for researchers to disseminate recent advances and promote international collaboration in the field of sustainable energy storage.
Dr. Kenza Maher
Guest Editor
Prof. Dr. Mohamed Aklalouch
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- lithium-ion batteries
- sodium-ion batteries
- battery materials design
- battery safety and reliability
- thermal management of batteries
- battery degradation mechanisms
- battery diagnostics and testing
- battery recycling and second life
- sustainable electrode materials
- solid-state electrolytes
- desert climate battery performance
- renewable energy integration
- energy storage systems
- circular economy in energy storage
- energy storage for electric vehicles
- grid-scale battery storage
- accelerated aging and thermal abuse
- electrochemical performance evaluation
- material recovery from spent batteries
- techno-economic analysis of recycling
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