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A special issue of Batteries (ISSN 2313-0105). This special issue belongs to the section "Battery Modelling, Simulation, Management and Application".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 April 2024) | Viewed by 7217

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Prof. Dr. Xianzhong Sun

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Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
Interests: lithium-ion batteries; supercapacitors; lithium-ion capacitors

Prof. Dr. Changzhou Yuan

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School of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Jinan, Jinan 250022, China
Interests: supercapacitors; lithium-ion capacitors; rechargeable batteries

Prof. Dr. Xiong Zhang

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Institute of Electrical Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
Interests: supercapacitors; lithium-ion capacitors; lithium-ion batteries; graphene; MXene

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Dear Colleagues,

Hybrid supercapacitors are an emerging class of energy storage devices that combine the high power density of supercapacitors with the high energy density of batteries, offering a unique set of advantages that make them ideal for a wide range of applications. These devices are designed to provide a high level of power output in short bursts, making them well-suited for applications that require rapid charging and discharging, such as those related to electric vehicles or power tools.

This Special Issue is focused on the recent advances in the field of hybrid supercapacitors, covering topics such as electrode materials, electrolytes, current collectors, device designs, modeling and simulations, energy management systems, applications, and safety issues.

Contributions may cover, but are not limited to:

Metal-ion hybrid supercapacitors;
Battery-type supercapacitors;
Aqueous hybrid supercapacitors
Pb-carbon batteries;
Ammonium ion capacitors;
Oxide-based pseudocapacitors;
Asymmetric supercapacitor.

Dr. Xianzhong Sun
Prof. Dr. Changzhou Yuan
Prof. Dr. Xiong Zhang
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Keywords

supercapacitors
pseudocapacitors
lithium-ion capacitors
sodium-ion capacitors
potassium-ion capacitor
ammonium-ion hybrid supercapacitors
device design
electrode materials
electrolytes
interfaces
electrochemical performances
thermal behaviors
safety issues
formation process
degradation and aging
thermoelectric coupling
thermal and electric abuse

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[SBP]BF₄ Additive Stabilizing Zinc Anode by Simultaneously Regulating the Solvation Shell and Electrode Interface

by Xingyun Zhang, Kailimai Su, Yue Hu, Kaiyuan Xue, Yan Wang, Minmin Han and Junwei Lang

Batteries 2024, 10(3), 102; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10030102 - 14 Mar 2024

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The zinc anode mainly faces technical problems such as short circuits caused by the growth of dendrite, low coulomb efficiency, and a short cycle life caused by side reactions, which impedes the rapid development of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). Herein, a common ionic liquid, 1,1-Spirobipyrrolidinium tetrafluoroborate ([SBP]BF₄), is selected as a new additive for pure ZnSO₄ electrolyte. It is found that this additive could regulate the solvation sheath of hydrated Zn²⁺ ions, promote the ionic mobility of Zn²⁺, homogenize the flux of Zn²⁺, avoid side reactions between the electrolyte and electrode, and inhibit the production of zinc dendrites by facilitating the establishment of an inorganic solid electrolyte interphase layer. With the 1% [SBP]BF₄-modified electrolyte, the Zn||Zn symmetric cell delivers an extended plating/stripping cycling life of 2000 h at 1 mA cm⁻², which is much higher than that of the cell without additives (330 h). As a proof of concept, the Zn‖V₂O₅ battery using the [SBP]BF₄ additive shows excellent cycling stability, maintaining its specific capacity at 97 mAh g⁻¹ after 2000 cycles at 5 A g⁻¹, which is much greater than the 46 mAh g⁻¹ capacity of the non-additive battery. This study offers zinc anode stabilization through high-efficiency electrolyte engineering. Full article

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Hierarchical CaMn₂O₄/C Network Framework toward Aqueous Zn Ion Hybrid Capacitors as Competitive Cathodes

by Lifen Ding, Qingchao Gao and Changzhou Yuan

Batteries 2023, 9(12), 586; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9120586 - 12 Dec 2023

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Manganese-based materials have received more attention as cathodes for aqueous zinc ion hybrid capacitors (AZIHCs) due to their advantages such as abundant reserves, low cost, and large theoretical capacity. However, manganese-based materials have the disadvantage of poor electrical conductivity. Herein, a solid-phase method was used to synthesize a hierarchical carbon-coated calcium manganate (CaMn₂O₄/C) network framework as the cathode for AZIHCs. Thanks to the unique structural/componential merits including conductive carbon coating and hierarchical porous architecture, the achieved CaMn₂O₄/C cathode shows an exceptionally long life of close to 5000 cycles at 2.0 A g⁻¹, with a reversible specific capacity of 195.6 mAh g⁻¹. The assembled CaMn₂O₄/C-based AZIHCs also display excellent cycling stability with a capacity retention rate of 84.9% after 8000 cycles at 1.0 A g⁻¹, and an energy density of 21.3 Wh kg⁻¹ at an output power density of 180.0 W kg⁻¹. Full article

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Analysis of the Energy Efficiency of a Hybrid Energy Storage System for an Electric Vehicle

by Florin Mariasiu and Edmond A. Kelemen

Batteries 2023, 9(8), 419; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9080419 - 11 Aug 2023

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The large-scale introduction of electric vehicles into traffic has appeared as an immediate necessity to reduce the pollution caused by the transport sector. The major problem of replacing propulsion systems based on internal combustion engines with electric ones is the energy storage capacity of batteries, which defines the autonomy of the electric vehicle. Furthermore, considering the high cost of the battery, it is necessary to consider the implementation of command-and-control systems that extend the life of a battery for as long as possible. The topic covered in this article refers to the analysis by modeling and simulation of the efficiency of a hybrid energy storage system (battery–supercapacitor) adapted for an electric vehicle (e-Golf). Based on the simulations carried out, considering that the operating mode corresponds to the WLTP test cycle, the major conclusion was reached that the use of such a system leads to a decrease in energy consumption by 2.95% per 100 km. Simulations of the model were also carried out to obtain the variation in electricity consumption and vehicle autonomy depending on the number of passengers. Electricity consumption if the vehicle is equipped with a hybrid energy storage system increases by 0.67% on average for each passenger (of 75 kg) added and by 0.73% on average if the vehicle is not equipped with supercapacitors. Moreover, the use of the supercapacitor’s properties leads to the reduction in the peaks in energy taken/given by the battery with a direct effect on extending its life. Full article

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Tuning of Ionic Liquid–Solvent Electrolytes for High-Voltage Electrochemical Double Layer Capacitors: A Review

by Yan Wang, Kaiyuan Xue, Changzeng Yan, Yuehui Li, Xingyun Zhang, Kailimai Su, Pengjun Ma, Shanhong Wan and Junwei Lang

Batteries 2024, 10(2), 54; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries10020054 - 2 Feb 2024

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Electrochemical double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) possess extremely high-power density and a long cycle lifespan, but they have been long constrained by a low energy density. Since the electrochemical stability of electrolytes is essential to the operating voltage of EDLCs, and thus to their energy density, the tuning of electrolyte components towards a high-voltage window has been a research focus for a long time. Organic electrolytes based on ionic liquids (ILs) are recognized as the most commercially promising owing to their moderate operating voltage and excellent conductivity. Despite impressive progress, the working voltage of IL–solvent electrolytes needs to be improved to meet the growing demand. In this review, the recent progress in the tuning of IL- based organic electrolyte components for higher-voltage EDLCs is comprehensively summarized and the advantages and limitations of these innovative components are outlined. Furthermore, future trends of IL–solvent electrolytes in this field are highlighted. Full article

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