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Sustainable Materials and Technologies for Battery Manufacturing

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Materials".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 October 2025 | Viewed by 727

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Materials Science & Engineering Program and Texas Materials Institute, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78721, USA
Interests: Li-ion batteries; Li/Na-S batteries; silicon anodes; polymer binders; polymer electrolytes
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School of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Zhejiang University, China
Interests: biomimetic superwetting interface functional materials; nonfouling and fouling-release biocompatibility materials; lithium (sulfur) battery electrolyte/membrane materials; intelligent responsive and self-repairing materials

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School of Resources, Environment and Materials, Guangxi University , Nanning, China
Interests: lithium/sodium ion batteries; hydrogen production from water electrolysis; graphene material preparation and application

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue delves into the critical intersection of sustainability and battery manufacturing, addressing pressing environmental concerns and technological advancements in the field. Articles submitted here will explore various aspects of these topics, including the sourcing of eco-friendly materials, efficient manufacturing processes, and waste reduction strategies in battery production. Contributions will highlight innovative approaches such as recycling and the reuse of materials, novel electrode materials derived from renewable sources, solid-state batteries without a liquid electrolyte, and the development of greener manufacturing techniques. By fostering discussions on sustainable practices, this Special Issue aims to accelerate the transition towards environmentally conscious battery manufacturing, which is crucial for the advancement of renewable energy technologies and the mitigation of environmental impacts.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Biyu Jin
Prof. Dr. Qinghua Zhang
Dr. Jinliang Zhu
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Keywords

  • eco-friendly materials
  • battery recycling
  • Li-ion batteries
  • Na-ion batteries
  • Li-air batteries
  • K-ion batteries
  • cathode materials
  • anode materials
  • solid-state electrolytes
  • green manufacturing

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Eco-Friendly Gallic Acid-Tailored Binder with Synergistic Polarity Sites for High-Loading Lithium–Sulfur Batteries
by Xulong Jing, Shuyu Liu, Jiapei Wang, Chao Wan, Juan Zhu, Xiaojun He and Biyu Jin
Sustainability 2025, 17(12), 5240; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17125240 - 6 Jun 2025
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The development of polymer binders with tailored functionalities and green manufacturing processes is highly needed for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries. In this study, a readily hydrolyzable 3,9-divinyl-2,4,8,10-tetraoxaspiro-[5.5]-undecane is utilized to prepare a water-based binder. Specifically, the acrolein produced by hydrolysis undergoes in situ polymerization [...] Read more.
The development of polymer binders with tailored functionalities and green manufacturing processes is highly needed for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries. In this study, a readily hydrolyzable 3,9-divinyl-2,4,8,10-tetraoxaspiro-[5.5]-undecane is utilized to prepare a water-based binder. Specifically, the acrolein produced by hydrolysis undergoes in situ polymerization to form a linear polymer, while the other hydrolyzed product, pentaerythritol, physically crosslinks these polymer chains via hydrogen bonding, generating a network polymer (BTU). Additionally, gallic acid (GA), a substance derived from waste wood, is further introduced into BTU during slurry preparation, forming a biphenol-containing binder (BG) with a multi-hydrogen-bonded structure. This resilience and robust cathode framework effectively accommodate volumetric changes during cycling while maintaining efficient ion and electron transport pathways. Furthermore, the abundant polar groups in BG enable strong polysulfide adsorption. As a result, sulfur cathode with a high mass loading of 5.3 mg cm−2 employing the BG (7:3) binder still retains an areal capacity of 4.7 mA h cm−2 after 50 cycles at 0.1 C. This work presents a sustainable strategy for battery manufacturing by integrating renewable biomass-derived materials and eco-friendly aqueous processing to develop polymer binders, offering a green pathway to high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries. Full article
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