Themed collection EES Batteries Recent HOT Articles, 2025


Approaching convergence in the electrochemical mechanism of aqueous Zn–MnO2 sustainable batteries
Manganese oxide cathodes are quite appealing when considering aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (ARZIBs) and long-term cycling for stationary energy storage systems.
EES Batteries, 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5EB00069F

Review on interface issues of Li-argyrodite-based solid-state Li-metal batteries
EES Batteries, 2025, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5EB00101C

Beyond Lithium Lanthanum Titanate: Metal-Stable Hafnium Perovskite Electrolytes for Solid-State Batteries
EES Batteries, 2025, Accepted Manuscript
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5EB00089K

Molecular dynamics of the coordination effect and ionic transport in TiO2-filled poly(ethylene carbonate)-based electrolytes
TiO2 addition alters the Li+ transport pathway in PEC-based electrolytes. In highly concentrated SCEs, Li+ hopping involves only 1 or 2 TFSI− ions.
EES Batteries, 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5EB00078E

Current distribution simulation of parallel-connected modules using degraded lithium-ion battery cells
This study introduces a method for determining current distribution during the charging of modules composed of parallel-connected lithium-ion battery cells exhibiting varying levels of degradation.
EES Batteries, 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5EB00103J

Probing the electrochemical behaviour of lithium imide as an electrolyte for solid-state batteries
Lithium imide is an underexplored candidate for an all-solid-state battery electrolyte. Here it is shown to possess many desirable properties and unusual electrochemical behaviour, alongside its first operation in two lithium metal batteries.
EES Batteries, 2025,1, 527-540
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5EB00058K

Interphase design from ionic liquid cation mixtures and multi-mode surface analysis for safe and stable Na metal batteries
Mixed-cation ILs containing P1444+ significantly improve sodium cycling stability, revealed through in situ techniques studying interfacial nano-structuring.
EES Batteries, 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5EB00052A

Small changes, big gains: standardizing non-electrode coin cell components in aqueous zinc battery research
We talk about standardization of coin cell design and how small changes in the coin cell assembly make big impacts in its' performance.
EES Batteries, 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5EB00084J

Multifunctional scavengers in an MOF-Al2O3-based Janus separator for high-voltage lithium batteries
The scavenging mechanism for H2O and HF by HKUST-1 and Al2O3 nanoparticles, respectively, in a double-scavenger Janus separator.
EES Batteries, 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5EB00017C

Operando quantification of diffusion-induced stresses in O3-type NaNi1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3O2 sodium-ion battery electrode during electrochemical cycling
The novelty of this study includes correlating stress with the complex structural transformation and volume changes in sodium-ion battery cathodes.
EES Batteries, 2025, Advance Article
https://doi.org/10.1039/D5EB00044K