Related papers: Influence of Electrode Structuring Techniques on t…
The argyrodite sulfides are getting more and more attractive as highly promising solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) for high-performance all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs), owing to their high ionic conductivity, adequate plasticity, and decent…
Solid-state lithium batteries (SLBs) offers a promising avenue for the development of next-generation lithium-ion batteries with ultrahigh energy density and safety performance. This review provides a quick overview of the state-of-the-art…
Rechargeable lithium metal batteries (LMBs) with an ultrahigh theoretical energy density have attracted more and more attentions for their crucial applications of portable electronic devices, electric vehicles, and smart grids. However, the…
Thin film solid state lithium-based batteries (TSSBs) are increasingly attractive for their intrinsic safety due to the use of a nonflammable solid electrolyte, cycling stability, and ability to be easily patterned in small form factors.…
Solid-state batteries (SSBs) can offer a paradigm shift in battery safety and energy density. Yet, the promise hinges on the ability to integrate high-performance electrodes with state-of-the-art solid electrolytes. For example, lithium…
The performance of all-solid-state battery (ASSB) cathodes strongly depends on their microstructure. Optimizing the cathode morphology can therefore enhance effective macroscopic properties such as ionic and electronic conductivity. The…
Solid state battery technology has recently garnered considerable interest from companies including Toyota, BMW, Dyson, and others. The primary driver behind the commercialization of solid state batteries (SSBs) is to enable the use of…
As all-solid-state batteries (SSBs) develop as an alternative to traditional cells, a thorough theoretical understanding of driving forces behind battery operation is needed. We present a fully first-principles-informed model of potential…
Silicon (Si) anodes attract a lot of research attention for their potential to enable high energy density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Many studies focus on nanostructured Si anodes to counteract deterioration. In this work, we model LIBs…
This manuscript explores recent advancements in solid-state sodium-based battery technology, particularly focusing on electrochemical performance and the challenges associated with developing efficient solid electrolytes. The replacement of…
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are cost-effective alternatives to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), but their low energy density remains a challenge. Current electrode designs fail to simultaneously achieve high areal loading, high active content,…
Recently some critical problems and challenges have been exposed, hindering the development and practical application of SSLBs, such as the low room temperature ionic conductivity of solid electrolyte, the risk of short circuit caused by…
Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) represent one of the most promising next-generation energy storage technologies, offering exceptionally high energy densities. However, their widespread adoption remains hindered by challenges such as…
A thick electrode with high areal capacity has been developed as a strategy for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries, but thick electrodes have difficulties in manufacturing and limitations in ion transport. Here, we reported a new…
Natural abundance of sodium and its similar behavior to lithium triggered recent extensive studies of cost-effective sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) for large-scale energy storage systems. A challenge is to develop electrode materials with a…
Liquid metal batteries (LMBs) are a promising grid-scale storage device however, the scalability of this technology and its electrochemical performance is limited by mass transport overpotentials. In this work, a numerical model of a…
Silicon offers great promise as a potential anode active material and the optimum alternative to lithium metal in all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries. However, its practical application is limited by severe volume expansion (~300%) during…
Silicon is a promising anode material for next-generation lithium-ion batteries due to its exceptionally high specific capacity (3600 mAh g$^{-1}$), significantly exceeding that of conventional graphite. However, its practical application…
Lithium-Sulfur batteries (LSBs) are believed to have a high potential for aerospace applications due to their high gravimetric energy density. However, despite decades of research and advances, they still suffer from poor rate capability…
Understanding how to structure a porous electrode to facilitate fluid, mass, and charge transport is key to enhance the performance of electrochemical devices such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, and redox flow batteries (RFBs). Using a…