Themed collection Energy storage with rechargeable Li batteries and beyond

This review provides an overview of the research on cation-intercalation and conversion-type cathodes for rechargeable Al batteries. The mechanisms behind the experimental observations are discussed to highlight the complexity of Al electrochemistry.

In this review, a wide range of advanced strategies are discussed and summarized for the development of high performance electrodes for rechargeable batteries.

Sustainable bio-derived materials solve the critical issues of low ionic and electrical conductivity, large volume variation, lithium dendrite formation, and the shuttle effect of the sulfur cathode in lithium-ion batteries.

A comprehensive review of the latest advancements of functional gel polymer electrolytes, focused on the thermal response behavior, metallic lithium anode and cathode in lithium–metal batteries.

The progress of artificial SEI established by precursors with distinguished chemical compositions are summarized, and outlooks are proposed for the lithium-metal anode investigations regarding comprehensive SEI chemistry identifications.

(Scanning) transmission electron microscopy–electron energy loss spectroscopy is used as an advanced nano-scale characterization method to clarify the ion diffusion, charge transfer and structure change occurring in lithium-ion batteries.

We summarized the recent progress of cathode materials used for SIBs and modified strategies, expecting to give an inspiration for the development of high-performance cathode materials.

The development of electric and hybrid electric vehicles has emerged as one of the most promising strategies for solving the global shortage of fossil energy problem.

The obstacles of dendrite growth, hydrogen evolution, corrosion and passivation of the zinc anode seriously restrict the cycling stability of aqueous zinc-ion batteries which possess high safety and low cost.

A dioxolane (DOL)-based electrolyte with dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) additive enabled high performance of lithium metal batteries under extremely cold conditions by constructing a robust solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on the lithium anode.

In this work, the Na⁺ storage mechanism of golden berry leaf-derived hard carbon can be divided into three stages: adsorption, intercalation and filling, and the storage mechanism evolves with the increase of carbonization temperature.

A porous polyimide framework was prepared via condensation between perylenetetracarboxylic dianhydride and triazine and investigated as an electrode material for reversible K⁺-ion storage. It exhibited a large reversible capacity, good rate performance, and long cycling stability up to 1000 cycles at 5 A g⁻¹.

An in situ derived Li⁺-conductive gel polymer interlayer enables intimate solid–solid contact and uniform Li⁺ flux at the Li/Li₁₀GeP₂S₁₂ heterointerface and effectively inhibits interfacial reactions and Li dendrite growth.

Fe/Mg co-doped O3-NaNi_0.35Fe_0.2Mg_0.05Mn_0.4O₂ was prepared as a cathode material for SIBs, and it delivered a decent electrochemical performance for the half and full SIBs due to its suppressed complex monoclinic phase transition.

Chlorine doping is an effective approach for improving performance of Li_1.3Al_0.3Ti_1.7(PO₄)₃ (LATP) electrolyte. Compared with that of the LATP electrolyte, the lithium battery with LATP-0.4Cl exhibits good rate performance and cycling stability.

Solid-state micro-supercapacitor arrays made from porous biochar are integrated on flexible substrates by screen printing and writing, providing new insights into exploring low cost, eco-friendly, large scale integrated micro energy storage devices.

A novel flexible V₂O₃/VN heterostructure was constructed by a facile topochemical nitridation strategy and synergistically promoted the conversion of polysulfides in Li–S batteries.

The K-doped VO₂(B) electrode materials demonstrate enhanced ion diffusion coefficients and superior electrochemical performance both in potassium-ion batteries and zinc-ion batteries (e.g., 122 mA h g⁻¹ at an extremely high rate of 50 A g⁻¹).

A quasi-solid-state sodium-ion battery based on the Na₇Fe_4.5(P₂O₇)₄@C cathode boosts high-rate performance and long lifespan.

Glycolide (GL) is proposed as an electrolyte additive to prolong the cycle life of ultrathin Li metal anodes through the enrichment of the organic components in the working solid electrolyte interphase.

The PAN/EVA@SiO₂/PAN (PESP) separator fabricated by electrospinning approach exhibits a proper shutdown function at approximately 120 °C, which can greatly improve the safety of lithium-ion batteries.

A rational design for a reinforced ceramic-coated separator that has been further modified with polypyrrole is reported. The thermal-dimensional stability of the separator is greatly improved without increasing its thickness.

Poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO)-based polymer electrolytes are extensively investigated, and they have rapidly developed in all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) over recent years for their good interface contact with electrodes, easy shaping and decent flexibility.

A flexible and robust 3D nickel@carbon nanofiber electrode was prepared via modified NIPS-powder metallurgy and CVD method. 3D porous nickel membrane provides more active catalysis sites and confined space for the growth of carbon nanofibers.