The most important ones are probably solid state batteries, flow batteries, lithium metal batteries (Li/O 2 and Li/S), as well as sodium ion and dual-ion insertion batteries. The present Research Topic aims at reflecting on the recent advances in batteries and supercapacitors based on inorganic materials.
In summary, the exploration of ‘Beyond Lithium-ion’ signifies a crucial era in the advancement of energy storage technologies. The combination of solid-state batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, alternative chemistries, and renewable energy integration holds promise for reshaping energy generation, storage, and utilization.
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with layered oxide cathodes have seen widespread success in electric vehicles (EVs) and large-scale energy storage systems (ESSs) owing to their high energy and cycle stability. The rising demand for higher-energy LIBs has driven the development of advanced, cost-effective cathode materials with high energy density.
The environmental concerns start with the materials used in these batteries (Wentker et al., 2019). Traditional lithium-ion batteries have been criticized for their use of lithium, cobalt, and nickel, which require significant mining and processing (Llamas-Orozco et al., 2023).
Lithium-sulfur batteries (Figure 2), like solid-state batteries, are poised to overcome the limitations of traditional lithium-ion batteries (Wang et al., 2023). These batteries offer a high theoretical energy density and have the potential to revolutionize energy storage technologies (Wang et al., 2022).
Overall, the abundance, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced safety profile of sodium- and potassium-ion batteries position them as promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries for the next-generation of energy storage technologies.
These emerging frontiers in battery technology hold great promise for overcoming the limitations of conventional lithium-ion batteries. To effectively explore the latest developments in battery technology, it is important to first understand the complex landscape that researchers and engineers are dealing with.
The most important ones are probably solid state batteries, flow batteries, lithium metal batteries (Li/O 2 and Li/S), as well as sodium ion and dual-ion insertion batteries. The present Research Topic aims at reflecting on the recent advances in batteries and supercapacitors based on inorganic materials.
5 · Lithium (Li) metal anode is considered as one of the most promising anode materials for next-generation energy storage systems due to its ultrahigh theoretical specific capacity (3860 mA h g-1) and the lowest redox potential (-3.04 V versus the standard hydrogen electrode). [1] Replacing the graphite anode by Li metal can raise the energy density of the state-of-the-art Li …
This review aimed to emphasize the intergrown structure as the most promising lithium-ion battery cathode material that can achieve harmonious symbiosis with high capacity …
This review provides a comprehensive summary of the latest applications of inorganic nanofibers/nanowires in SSEs for high-performance lithium-metal batteries, focusing …
5 · Lithium (Li) metal anode is considered as one of the most promising anode materials for next-generation energy storage systems due to its ultrahigh theoretical specific capacity …
Frontier Lithium is a preproduction business that is targeting to become a manufacturer of battery-quality lithium salts to support electric vehicle and battery supply chains in North America. Frontier is developing the PAK Lithium …
Although the organic battery was first reported in 1969 [], the research declined drastically with the commercialization of lithium-ion battery (LIB) based on the inorganic LiCoO 2 cathode by Sony Corporation from 1991 pared with the organic conductive polymer-based battery, much more appealing performance of LIB at that time drove the whole research and …
Schematic overview of beyond LIBs: (left) chemistries deploying Li-metal anodes (Li-S, Li-O 2, Li-SS) and (right) those substituting Li ions (Na, K, Al, Mg, Zn, Ca), with their global abundance, standard redox potential, and expected years to market. The main advantages and challenges are outlined alongside (center) their currently achievable ...
This review provides a comprehensive summary of the latest applications of inorganic nanofibers/nanowires in SSEs for high-performance lithium-metal batteries, focusing on the basic principles of lithium-ion transport, high-voltage and high-pressure resistance stability and anode protection in SSEs for lithium-metal batteries ...
Researchers are exploring alternative materials (Peng et al., 2016), solid-state electrolytes (Bates et al., 2022), and new chemistries/technologies, such as lithium-sulfur (Guo et al., 2024) and lithium …
Nickel-rich layered oxides are envisaged as key near-future cathode materials for high-energy lithium-ion batteries. However, their practical application has been hindered by …
We hope that this can promote the advancement of both MOF materials and lithium-ion batteries. This review comprehensively summarizes recent research reports on MOFs-based materials in the realm of energy storage. It primarily delves into the advancements in the application of MOFs, their composites, and derived materials in LIB electrode materials and separators. …
This review aimed to emphasize the intergrown structure as the most promising lithium-ion battery cathode material that can achieve harmonious symbiosis with high capacity and high stability. The current research status of intergrown cathodes was reviewed, including their synthesis and preparation methods, as well as the design ...
When cycled to high voltage cutoffs, Li-rich materials such as Li [Li 1−x−y Ni x Mn y]O 2 exhibit gravimetric energies of >900 Wh kg −1. However, the high voltages at which …
Organic cathode materials for lithium batteries are becoming increasingly popular because they have high theoretical redox voltage, high gravimetric capacity, low cost, easy processing and ...
Schematic overview of beyond LIBs: (left) chemistries deploying Li-metal anodes (Li-S, Li-O 2, Li-SS) and (right) those substituting Li ions (Na, K, Al, Mg, Zn, Ca), with …
In the search for novel anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), organic electrode materials have recently attracted substantial attention and seem to be the next preferred candidates for use as high-performance anode materials in rechargeable LIBs due to their low cost, high theoretical capacity, structural diversity, environmental friendliness, and facile …
With the rapid development of electronic devices and electric vehicles, people have higher requirements for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Fast-charging ability has become one of the key indicators for LIBs. However, working under high current density can cause lithium dendrite growth, capacity decay, and thermal runaway. To solve the problem, it is necessary to …
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Jiang, Y. et al. Amorphous Fe 2 O 3 as a high-capacity, high-rate and long-life anode material for lithium ion batteries. Nano Energy 4, 23–30 (2014). Article CAS Google …
In this review, we delve into the field of eco-friendly lithium-ion battery separators, focusing on the potential of cellulose-based materials as sustainable alternatives to traditional polyolefin separators.
We hope that this can promote the advancement of both MOF materials and lithium-ion batteries. This review comprehensively summarizes recent research reports on MOFs-based materials …
In this review, we delve into the field of eco-friendly lithium-ion battery separators, focusing on the potential of cellulose-based materials as sustainable alternatives to traditional polyolefin separators.
Nickel-rich layered oxides are envisaged as key near-future cathode materials for high-energy lithium-ion batteries. However, their practical application has been hindered by their inferior cycle stability, which originates from chemo-mech. failures. Here we probe the solid-state synthesis of LiNi0.6Co0.2Mn0.2O2 in real time to better ...
Frontier Lithium''s objective is to become a strategic supplier of battery-grade lithium hydroxide and lithium salts to the growing electric vehicle and energy storage markets in North America. Frontier Lithium aims to complete final …
Organic active electrode materials for metal-ion batteries hold the promise of sustainability and scalability; they are also promising for post-lithium batteries. Given the practically inexhaustible space of possible organic electrode materials, ab initio modeling is critically important to understand the mechanism and to be able to design rationally more …
When cycled to high voltage cutoffs, Li-rich materials such as Li [Li 1−x−y Ni x Mn y]O 2 exhibit gravimetric energies of >900 Wh kg −1. However, the high voltages at which they must be cycled result in large voltage fade and in significant capacity loss during early cycling making these materials difficult to commercialize. 10, 13.
Researchers are exploring alternative materials (Peng et al., 2016), solid-state electrolytes (Bates et al., 2022), and new chemistries/technologies, such as lithium-sulfur (Guo et al., 2024) and lithium-air batteries (Bai et al., 2023), to overcome these challenges and develop the next frontier in energy storage.
As global energy priorities shift toward sustainable alternatives, the need for innovative energy storage solutions becomes increasingly crucial. In this landscape, solid-state batteries (SSBs) emerge as a leading contender, offering a significant upgrade over conventional lithium-ion batteries in terms of energy density, safety, and lifespan. This review provides a …
Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers. A compact silicon–carbon composite with an embedded structure for high cycling coulombic efficiency anode materials in lithium-ion batteries† Wei Zhang, abc Sheng Fang, ab Ning Wang, ab Jianhua Zhang, abc Bimeng Shi, ab Zhanglong Yu ab and Juanyu Yang * abcd Author affiliations * Corresponding authors a National Power Battery …
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