Integrated adsorption–catalysis design enabling high-performance sodium–sulfur batteries
This review details the working mechanism of adsorption–catalysis synergy in RT Na–S batteries and systematically discusses the latest progress and strategies in enhancing adsorption–catalysis synergistic effects in RT Na–S batteries.
Improving Cycle Stability and Kinetics of Rechargeable Aluminum-CO2 Batteries using Functional Cathode Materials
Eco-friendly, transparent, flexible and aqueous sodium-ion battery
Novel all solid state, transparent, flexible, aqueous sodium-ion battery device, prepared by assembling thin films of nanostructured materials.
A high-performance chloride-ion battery based on MnO2@V2O5@C cathode synergy
A new type of aqueous chlorine-ion battery with a discharge capacity of 457.4 mA h g−1 and a stable cycle life of over 600 was fabricated. This battery was thin, lightweight, and extremely safe and used only few materials.
In situ composite solid electrolyte interphases enabling dendrite-free sodium metal batteries
Artificial SEI with NaF/Na2S ensures high ionic conductivity, while organic amide groups regulate Na+ flux via polar adsorption, enhancing sodium metal anode stability.
Analyses of vanadium carbide as an anode for post-lithium batteries
Most rechargeable batteries are currently lithium based, but lithium production is both expensive and environmentally detrimental. We studied here a few potential ions to replace Li in Li-ion batteries without sacrificing performance on a V2C anode.
Ba0.6Sr0.4TiO3 ferroelectric filler-reinforced poly(vinylidene fluoride) polymer electrolytes for dendrite-free solid-state Li metal batteries
Enhanced electrochemical performance of PVDF-based composite solid-state electrolytes with Ba0.6Sr0.4TiO3 ferroelectric fillers for high-performance solid-state lithium batteries.
Substitution of magnesium towards stabilizing low-nickel layered oxides for high voltage and cost-effective sodium-ion batteries
The NMNFM obtained by Mg doping through NNFM exhibits a high reversible capacity of 153 mAh g−1 at 0.1C, with excellent capacity retention after 100 cycles, achieving a capacity retention rate of 82.1%.
About this collection
Guest edited by Guillermo Alvarez Ferrero (Humboldt University), Chunmei Ban (University of Colorado Boulder), Marta Sevilla (Instituto Nacional del Carbón – CSIC) and Feixiang Wu (Central South University), this collection highlights alternatives to lithium-based battery designs and technologies.
Lithium-ion based batteries are an essential part of the world’s energy infrastructure, however lithium-based energy storage systems have challenges in terms of safety, global demand for lithium, energy intensive production and ease of recycling. This collection showcases alternative materials, electrolytes and technologies to develop the next generation of non-lithium batteries.