Next-Generation Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery

Dear Colleagues,

Among rechargeable batteries, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have garnered intensive research interest due to their unmatched combination of high-energy and power density, making them a technology of choice for mobile electronics and electric vehicles (EVs). Despite several improvements in LIB that have been made, with the rapid pace of modern electrification and the need to create a carbon-neutral society, there is an unprecedented need to increase battery performances. Furthermore, as LIBs begin occupying more and more modern technologies, their safety in the engaged devices will play a very vital role in their future adoption. In addition, as EVs would gradually replace fossil fuel-based vehicles, production of LIB precursors tied with their geographical abundance is another critical aspect to examine. Therefore, this Special Issue is dedicated to bringing new insights into designing novel cathodes/electrodes to improve electrochemical performances. Potential topics include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Designing next-generation cathode materials based on density functional theory (DFT)/machine learning (ML) prediction for LIBs.
• Synthesizing/characterization of novel electrodes using state-of-the art techniques.
• Understanding and revealing the fading mechanism.
• Designing novel electrolytes for better performances.
• High entropy cathodes for advanced LIBs.
• Partial materials (partial spinels/layered/olivine) for LIBs.
• Solid–electrolyte-interphase (SEI) studies in the advanced cathode.
• Novel design strategies to cater cost reduction.

Dr. Aditya N. Singh
Guest Editor

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