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Next-Generation Lithium-Ion Batteries and beyond with High Energy Density and Enhanced Safety

A special issue of Batteries (ISSN 2313-0105).

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 June 2023) | Viewed by 7998

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Bingqing Xu

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School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Nanjing University of Science and Technology, Nanjing 210094, China
Interests: energy storage materials; covalent organic frameworks; lithium-ion batteries; solid-state batteries; structural batteries; composite functional materials
Dr. Jianneng Liang

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College of Chemistry and Environmental Engineering, Shenzhen University, Shenzhen 518071, China
Interests: solid-state batteries; solid-state electrolytes; interface design; lithium metal protection; Li–S batteries
Dr. Panpan Dong

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School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, USA
Interests: next-generation lithium batteries (lithium–sulfur and lithium–selenium batteries); electrolyte engineering; solid-state electrolytes; silicon-based anodes; nanomaterials
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

In recent decades, commercial lithium-ion batteries have been adopted in many of today’s technological applications, such as portable electronic devices and electric vehicles. However, state-of-the-art lithium-ion batteries with a graphite anode and lithium transition metal oxide cathode are unable meet the ever-increasing market demands. Recently, next-generation lithium batteries, such as lithium metal batteries and lithium–chalcogen batteries, have shown great potential in practical applications, for example, in long-range electric vehicles and ultra-lightweight consumable electronics. Many efforts have thus been devoted to developing high energy density lithium batteries with enhanced safety. Therefore, we propose a Special Issue on “Next-Generation Lithium Batteries and Beyond with High Energy Density and Enhanced Safety” as a timely reference for related research.

In this Special Issue, we aim to provide a platform for researchers to share their latest research works regarding next-generation lithium batteries and beyond with high energy density and enhanced safety. Therefore, researchers are encouraged to publish their original research articles and reviews.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Lithium-ion batteries;
  • Next-generation batteries such as lithium metal batteries and lithium–chalcogen batteries;
  • Solid-state batteries;
  • High-performance cathode and anode materials;
  • Solid-state electrolytes such as solid polymer electrolytes and inorganic electrolytes;
  • Highly concentrated liquid electrolytes such as ionic-liquid-based electrolytes and deep eutectic electrolytes;
  • Protection of metal anodes;
  • Interfacial characterizations;
  • Rational design of cell configuration;
  • Functional separators;
  • Flexible battery.

Dr. Bingqing Xu
Dr. Jianneng Liang
Dr. Panpan Dong
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • lithium-ion batteries
  • lithium metal batteries
  • lithium–chalcogen batteries
  • high energy density
  • electrode design
  • highly concentrated liquid electrolytes
  • ionic liquid electrolytes
  • deep eutectic electrolytes
  • electrolyte additives
  • solid-state electrolytes
  • interfacial electrochemistry
  • ionic conductivity
  • ionic transport mechanism
  • cell configuration
  • enhanced safety
  • flexible battery
  • theoretical calculations

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Improvement of Cycle Stability for Graphite-Based Lithium-Ion Batteries via Usage of Phenyl Methanesulfonate as an Electrolyte Additive
by Behrooz Mosallanejad, Mehran Javanbakht, Zahra Shariatinia and Mohammad Akrami
Batteries 2022, 8(10), 152; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries8100152 - 2 Oct 2022
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In this work, phenyl methanesulfonate (PMS) is evaluated as an additive to enhance the cyclic stability of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) based on a graphite electrode. According to the theoretical results obtained from density functional theory (DFT) calculations, PMS possesses a lower reduction potential [...] Read more.
In this work, phenyl methanesulfonate (PMS) is evaluated as an additive to enhance the cyclic stability of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) based on a graphite electrode. According to the theoretical results obtained from density functional theory (DFT) calculations, PMS possesses a lower reduction potential compared to the cyclic carbonate electrolyte solvent. Hence, this compound is foreseen to be reduced before ethylene carbonate (EC) and form a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer on the graphite electrode. The cyclic stability of Li/graphite battery is promoted considerably by adding a low dose of PMS to the electrolyte. The capacity retention of the Li/graphite half-cell is incredibly improved to about 100% after 35 cycles at room temperature. The results acquired from the electrochemical and surface characterization tests corroborate that an electrolyte with PMS is capable of forming a thinner SEI layer compared to the electrolyte devoid of an additive, which can dramatically lessen the interfacial resistance. Moreover, the results show that the graphite sheets are disguised under a myriad of PMS reductive deposits, which can neutralize the catalytic activity of prismatic surfaces. Full article
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Low-Cost Mn-Based Cathode Materials for Lithium-Ion Batteries
by Hongming Yi, Ying Liang, Yunlong Qian, Yuchuan Feng, Zheng Li and Xue Zhang
Batteries 2023, 9(5), 246; https://doi.org/10.3390/batteries9050246 - 26 Apr 2023
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Due to a high energy density and satisfactory longevity, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been widely applied in the fields of consumer electronics and electric vehicles. Cathodes, an essential part of LIBs, greatly determine the energy density and total cost of LIBs. In order [...] Read more.
Due to a high energy density and satisfactory longevity, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have been widely applied in the fields of consumer electronics and electric vehicles. Cathodes, an essential part of LIBs, greatly determine the energy density and total cost of LIBs. In order to make LIBs more competitive, it is urgent to develop low-cost commercial cathode materials. Among all cathode materials, Mn-based cathode materials, such as layered LiNi0.5Mn0.5O2 and Li-rich materials, spinel LiMn2O4 and LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4, olivine-type LiMnPO4 and LiMn0.5Fe0.5PO4, stand out owing to their low cost and high energy density. Herein, from the perspective of industrial application, we calculate the product cost of Mn-based cathode materials, select promising candidates with low cost per Wh, and summarize the structural and electrochemical properties and improvement strategies of these low-cost Mn-based cathode materials. Apart from some common issues for Mn-based cathode materials, such as Jahn–Teller distortions and Mn dissolution, we point out the specific problems of each material and provide corresponding improvement strategies to overcome these drawbacks. Full article
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