Advances in Battery Discharging and Charging Characteristics

Dear Colleagues,

Given the challenges of global climate change and environmental pollution, the shift toward a low-carbon society is now imperative. Batteries, as the primary energy storage solution for electrified transportation systems and renewable energy systems, play a pivotal role in advancing decarbonization efforts. However, as batteries undergo repetitive charging and discharging cycles, their electrochemical performance and energy storage capacity gradually degrade. Exploring the intricate dynamics of battery charging and discharging behaviors holds immense potential in enhancing battery health management and facilitating battery reliability. Furthermore, such exploration provides invaluable insights into the formulation of optimal charging strategies and the provision of user guidance for the efficient utilization of battery resources.

This Special Issue aims to publish the latest research achievements in the analysis, design, and optimization of battery systems in terms of various charging and discharging characteristics. The potential topics of interest for this Special Issue include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Battery degradation mechanism analysis and modeling;
• Battery state-of-charge (SOC) and state-of-health (SOH) estimation;
• Battery end-of-life or remaining useful life (RUL) prediction;
• Battery charging and discharging control;
• Optimal charging strategies;
• Fast-charging optimization;
• Battery fault prognosis and diagnosis.

We invite researchers and industry experts to contribute their original research to this Special Issue, ensuring a comprehensive coverage of the aforementioned topics and providing valuable insights into the development of battery systems.

Prof. Dr. Zijun Zhang
Dr. Zicheng Fei
Dr. Huan Long
Guest Editors

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• battery degradation modeling
• electrochemical mechanism
• state estimation
• lifetime prediction
• fault diagnosis
• optimal charging design
• charging and discharging control