Solid-state batteries (SSBs) represent a significant advancement in the field of energy storage, particularly for applications in electric vehicles and aircraft. These next-generation batteries promise superior energy density, power output, and cycle life, coupled with enhanced safety due to their non-flammable, solid-state electrolytes. Recent studies have demonstrated the potential of SSBs using various materials, such as lithium metal, silicon, and sulfur, for both cathodes and anodes. Despite these promising developments, several challenges persist, including issues related to material stability, interface compatibility, and manufacturing scalability. Addressing these challenges is crucial for the practical deployment of SSBs, and ongoing research is focused on overcoming these barriers to enable this technology.
This Research Topic will explore and address the critical challenges and opportunities in the development of solid-state batteries. The primary objectives include investigating the synthesis and properties of novel solid electrolytes, enhancing the performance of lithium metal and other anodes, and developing high-energy, high-power cathodes. Additionally, the research will delve into advanced characterization techniques, computational methods for performance prediction, and engineering solutions for scaling up SSB components. By answering these questions and testing these hypotheses, the research aims to engender the commercialization of SSBs.
We will accept all article types. To gather further insights into the boundaries of solid-state battery research, we welcome articles addressing, but not limited to, the following themes: • Synthesis, processing, and properties of solid electrolytes • High voltage, high power, and high-energy solid-state battery cathodes • Improving Li metal anode performance with solid electrolytes • Anode-free solid-state batteries • Li alloy and non-Li anodes for solid-state batteries • Thin-film microbatteries • Surface coating technology • Experimental and computational mechanistic studies of battery chemistries and mechanics • In-situ and operando characterizations • Machine learning in materials discovery and performance prediction • Scale-up manufacturing of large-format solid-state cells
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Article types
This Research Topic accepts the following article types, unless otherwise specified in the Research Topic description:
Brief Research Report
Data Report
Editorial
FAIR² Data
FAIR² DATA Direct Submission
General Commentary
Hypothesis and Theory
Methods
Mini Review
Opinion
Original Research
Perspective
Policy and Practice Reviews
Review
Technology and Code
Keywords: Solid state batteries, solid state electrolytes, energy storage materials, beyond lithium ion, safe batteries
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