Next-Generation Solid-State and Semi-Solid-State Batteries

Dear Colleagues,

The development of next-generation solid-state and semi-solid-state batteries represents a critical frontier in energy storage technology. As we face increasing demands for safer, more efficient, and higher-capacity energy storage solutions, these advanced battery technologies offer promising alternatives to conventional liquid electrolyte systems. Solid-state and semi-solid-state batteries have the potential to significantly enhance energy density, improve safety, and extend battery life, making them crucial for applications ranging from electric vehicles to grid-scale energy storage.

We are pleased to invite you to contribute to our upcoming Special Issue on "Next-Generation Solid-State and Semi-Solid-State Batteries" in Applied Sciences. This Special Issue aims to showcase cutting-edge research, innovative approaches, and critical reviews that advance our understanding and development of solid-state and semi-solid-state battery technologies.

Original research articles and reviews are welcome for submission to this Special Issue. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Novel solid and semi-solid electrolyte materials with enhanced ionic conductivity and stability;
• Interface engineering strategies to mitigate electrode–electrolyte interfacial resistance;
• Advanced characterization techniques for solid-state battery components and interfaces;
• Scalable manufacturing processes for solid-state battery production;
• Lithium metal anode protection and dendrite suppression in solid-state systems;
• High-voltage cathode materials compatible with solid electrolytes;
• Fast-charging capabilities and mechanisms in solid-state batteries;
• Modelling and simulation of solid-state battery performance and degradation;
• Safety and thermal stability enhancements in all-solid-state batteries;
• Comparative studies between solid-state, semi-solid-state, and conventional liquid electrolyte batteries.

We encourage submissions that address fundamental scientific challenges, propose innovative solutions, or demonstrate practical applications of solid-state and semi-solid-state battery technologies. Both experimental and theoretical studies are welcome.

We look forward to your contributions to this exciting and rapidly evolving field of energy storage research.

Dr. Zuchang Gao
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

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• solid electrolytes
• lithium metal anodes
• all-solid-state batteries
• fast-charging