Batteries, Volume 11, Issue 2

Lithium-ion cells are increasingly being used as central power storage systems for modern applications, i.e., e-bikes, electric vehicles (EVs), satellites, and spacecraft, and they face significant and constant vibrations. This review examines how th...

With the rapid development of the Internet of Things (IoT), there is an increasing demand for batteries with high energy and power densities. Three-dimensional microstructures present a promising approach for achieving high areal mass loading and an...

The adoption rate of battery electric vehicles (EVs) is rapidly increasing. Electric vehicles differ significantly from conventional internal combustion engine vehicles and vary widely across different manufacturers. Emergency responders (ERs) and re...

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology has been widely applied in recent years. Under the time-of-use pricing, users independently decide the charging and discharging behavior to maximize economic benefits, charging during low-price periods, discharging du...

Redox flow batteries (RFBs) are known for their exceptional attributes, including remarkable energy efficiency of up to 80%, an extended lifespan, safe operation, low environmental contamination concerns, sustainable recyclability, and easy scalabili...

With the increasing number of batteries integrated into the grid, the electrification of transportation, and the importance of reusing secondary batteries to preserve natural resources, active balancing techniques are becoming critical for optimizing...

The increase in battery demand, particularly from the mobility sector, has resulted in a significant increase in the required production capacities. Europe is facing a large-scale expansion of production capacities. Currently, the battery cell demand...

Due to the large-scale use of renewable energy generation and its lack of inertia, the frequency of the grid is extremely unstable. At the same time, with the vigorous development of new energy vehicles, large-scale power batteries have huge potentia...

Cathodes undergo unavoidable lithium loss due to the formation of a solid electrolyte interface (SEI), which seriously affects the energy density of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. To compensate for the initial capacity loss, we introduced an...

X-ray characterization is broadly used in battery research, development, manufacturing, and quality control. However, the impact of lab-scale X-ray exposure on battery performance and lifetime is not well understood. In this work, we evaluate the imp...

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of the synthesis techniques and the effects of aluminum doping on nickel-manganese-cobalt (NMC) 811 cathode materials. Our research focuses on the comparison of two different synthesis methods. Hydroxide c...

Since their discovery over two decades ago, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) have captivated researchers due to their exceptional electrical, optical, mechanical, and thermal properties, making them versatile candidates for various advanced applications. CNTs...

Alkali metal-ion capacitors (AMICs) combine the advantages of the high specific energy of alkali metal-ion batteries (AMIBs) and the high power output of supercapacitors (SCs), which are considered highly promising and efficient energy storage device...

Currently, the electrical supply in stand-alone systems is usually composed of renewable sources with fossil-fuel generators and battery storage. This study shows a novel model for the metaheuristic–stochastic optimization (minimization of the...

The rapid increase in use of lithium-ion batteries in energy storage together with limited supply of critical metals used in batteries and environmental concerns have led to the urgent need for sustainable recycling technologies for these batteries....

This study experimentally assesses the thermal performance of a proposed phase change material (PCM)-based battery pack under elevated ambient temperatures. In addition, the novel approach of the research addresses scenarios where the ambient tempera...

Retired batteries are approaching the recycling peak, and their secondary utilization can prevent resource waste and environmental pollution from battery retirement. Evaluating the state of health (SOH) of retired batteries is crucial for secondary u...

By employing electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, we performed an impedance analysis of three commercial Li-ion Panasonic NCR18650B cells in order to investigate the direct effects of their internal impedance on the operating voltage, rate capabil...

A hybrid cooling method for 18650 lithium-ion batteries has been investigated using both experimental and numerical approaches for electric vehicle applications. The experimental setup includes a heater section, a phase change material (PCM) reservoi...

Attention to electrochemical energy storage (EES) devices continues to grow as the demand increases for energy storage systems in the storage and transmission of renewable energy. The expanded market requirement for mobile electronics devices and fle...

The accurate prediction of lithium-ion battery capacity is crucial for the safe and efficient operation of battery systems. Although data-driven approaches have demonstrated effectiveness in lifetime prediction, the acquisition of lifecycle data for...

With the growing interest in reducing CO₂ emissions to combat climate change, humanity is turning to green or renewable sources of electricity. There are numerous issues associated with the development of these sources. One of the key aspects of rene...

Hybrid supercapacitors (HSCs) have garnered growing interest for their ability to combine the high energy storage capability of batteries with the rapid charge–discharge characteristics of supercapacitors. This review examines the evolution of...

In this study, the efficiency of an immersion cooling system for controlling the temperature of 5S7P battery modules at high charge and discharge C-rates was experimentally evaluated. The study was conducted in three main stages including the evaluat...

Kalman filter (KF) is an effective way to estimate the state-of-charge (SOC), but its performance is heavily dependent on the state-space model parameters. One of the factors that causes the model parameters to change is battery aging, which is indiv...

The sustainable development of high-performance micro-batteries, characterized by miniaturized size, portability, enhanced safety, and cost-effectiveness, is crucial for the advancement of wearable and smart electronics. Zinc-ion micro-batteries (ZIM...

Discharge treatment is a vital process in the pretreatment of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). This paper focuses on the effects of ultrasonic pretreatment on the discharge of spent LIBs from the perspective of electrolyte concentration and ultras...

The transport sector is responsible for nearly a quarter of global CO₂ emissions annually, underscoring the urgent need for cleaner, more sustainable alternatives such as electric vehicles (EVs). However, the electrification of heavy goods vehicles (...

With the growing market of secondary batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) and grid-scale energy storage systems (ESS), driven by environmental challenges, the commercialization of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) has emerged to address the high price of...

Transition metal oxides (TMOs) occupy an increasing share in the search for new electrode materials for Li-Ion batteries. Despite promising electrochemical performances (up to 1000 mAh g⁻¹ in the case of conversion), these materials have poor c...

With the rapid global increase in the use of digital devices and electric vehicles, solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have emerged as promising candidates for all-solid-state batteries. They are expected to resolve safety concerns and overcome the li...

This strategic review examines the pivotal role of sustainable methodologies in battery recycling and the recovery of critical minerals from waste batteries, emphasizing the need to address existing technical and environmental challenges. Through a s...

Pure phase change materials (PCMs) have drawbacks such as low thermal conductivity and poor physical properties like flammability, which limit their further application in battery thermal management systems. This paper introduces an innovative flame-...

An accurate state of health (SOH) assessment of lithium-ion batteries is essential for ensuring the reliability and safety of electric vehicles (EVs). Data-driven SOH estimation methods have shown promise but face challenges in generalizing across di...

Electric vehicle (EV) batteries play a crucial role in sustainable transportation, with reliability being pivotal to their performance, longevity, and environmental impact. This study explores battery reliability from micro (individual user), meso (i...

This study investigated the electrochemical properties of supercapacitors by pre-modifying thick birch biochar monoliths with FeCl₃ or C₆H₅FeO₇ solutions prior to wood pyrolysis. The pre-modification introduced iron species to the surface, promoting...

Silicon-based anodes suffer from the loss of physical integrity due to large volume changes during alloying and de-alloying processes with electrolytes. By integrating electrochemically inert, physically strong, ductile nickel layers with a multi-lay...

The impetus to study and develop polymer electrolytes for metal-ion batteries is due to their enhanced safety compared to flammable organic liquid electrolytes, promising ionic conductivity, and broad electrochemical stability window, making them to...

Lithium-ion battery (LIB) electrolytes are generally composed of a mixture of organic hydrocarbons and lithium salt (e.g., LiPF₆). Experimental density data for basic and realistic multicomponent mixtures are scarce in the literature, and a predictiv...

With the growing adoption of lithium-ion batteries, the risk of battery thermal runaway is increasing, so effective temperature regulation for battery systems is essential. The air cooling system for battery thermal management offers advantages such...

Composite solid electrolytes are gaining interest regarding their use in Li-metal solid-state batteries. Although high ceramic content improves the electrochemical stability of ceramic-rich composite separators (C-SCE), the polymeric matrix also play...

Electric vehicles play a pivotal role in the decarbonization of the mobility sector. However, their success depends on low-cost, high-performance batteries, requiring continuous optimization of their production processes. Electrolyte filling is a cri...

The knowledge of Li diffusivities in electrode materials of Li-ion batteries (LIBs) is essential for a fundamental understanding of charging/discharging times, maximum capacities, stress formation and possible side reactions. The literature indicates...

Solution combustion synthesis (SCS) is often utilized to prepare crystalline nanoparticles of transition metal oxides, in particular Mn oxides. The structure and composition of the final product depend on the conditions of the synthesis, in particula...