Intelligent Control and Sustainable Optimization of Circular Lithium-Ion Battery Systems
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Energy Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 March 2027 | Viewed by 81
Special Issue Editors
Interests: energy storage systems; lithium-ion batteries; battery thermal modeling; battery management systems (BMS); fault diagnosis and prognostics; electric mobility; second-life batteries; machine learning for energy systems
Interests: heat transfer; transport phenomena; fluid mechanics; thermal and energy systems; heat pipes and thermosyphons; energy storage systems; numerical simulation (ANSYS/Fluent, MATLAB, thermal modeling); solar energy and photovoltaic systems; machine learning applied to thermal and energy problems
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Dear Colleagues,
The rapid global expansion of electric mobility and renewable-based power systems has intensified the demand for efficient, safe, and sustainable lithium-ion battery technologies. As these batteries progress through their life cycle—from material extraction and cell design to end-of-life reuse and recycling—environmental, economic, and technological challenges emerge. Ensuring circularity at each stage is essential for reducing resource dependency, minimizing waste, and supporting resilient, low-carbon energy systems.
This Special Issue invites original research, reviews, case studies, and technological advancements that explore sustainable and circular solutions for lithium-ion batteries. Topics of interest include eco-efficient battery design, lifecycle assessment, green manufacturing, thermal and health management tools, second-life applications, repurposing strategies, recycling innovations, and digital or AI-driven methods for optimization across the battery value chain. Contributions addressing policy frameworks, supply chain sustainability, and the real-world deployment of battery storage in electric vehicles or stationary systems are also welcome.
By integrating interdisciplinary insights from engineering, materials science, energy policy, and environmental analysis, this Special Issue aims to advance the transition toward a circular economy for lithium-ion batteries—supporting cleaner mobility, more reliable energy storage, and sustainable technological progress.
Prof. Dr. Fernanda Corrêa
Prof. Dr. Thiago Antonini Alves
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- lithium-ion batteries
- electric mobility
- energy storage systems
- circular economy
- sustainable battery lifecycle
- second-life batteries
- battery recycling
- battery safety and SOH monitoring
- AI for battery systems
- sustainable energy transitions
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