Themed collection Electric vehicles and batteries

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Open Access Perspective

Constructing nitrided interfaces for stabilizing Li metal electrodes in liquid electrolytes

In this perspective, we make a systematic summary and give out our comments on constructing nitrided interfaces for stabilizing Li metal electrodes.

Graphical abstract: Constructing nitrided interfaces for stabilizing Li metal electrodes in liquid electrolytes
Open Access Feature Article

Surface chemistry and structure manipulation of graphene-related materials to address the challenges of electrochemical energy storage

An overview of the strategies developed in our research to create graphene-based electrodes with better ionic conductivity, electron mobility, specific surface area, mechanical properties, and device performance than state-of-the-art electrodes.

Graphical abstract: Surface chemistry and structure manipulation of graphene-related materials to address the challenges of electrochemical energy storage
From the themed collection: Electric vehicles and batteries
Analysis

Food waste valorization to green energy vehicles: sustainability assessment

Our work aims to identify critical factors that could become equally important in a coincident sustainability assessment of new green energy vehicle technologies with utilization of food waste as an alternative renewable resource to fossil fuels.

Graphical abstract: Food waste valorization to green energy vehicles: sustainability assessment
From the themed collection: Electric vehicles and batteries
Communication

The advent of membrane-less zinc-anode aqueous batteries with lithium battery-like voltage

A 2.5 to 3.4 V Zn|MnO2 membrane-less solid-state battery accessing the 617 mA h g−1 theoretical capacity of MnO2 and its application in e-mobility is reported. This concept is made possible by a buffering layer that regulates the battery’s pH.

Graphical abstract: The advent of membrane-less zinc-anode aqueous batteries with lithium battery-like voltage
From the themed collection: Electric vehicles and batteries
Open Access Edge Article

Ion correlation and negative lithium transference in polyelectrolyte solutions

We demonstrate that contrary to previous reports, transference number decreases with increasing degree of polymerization in non-aqueous lithium-bearing polyelectrolyte solutions that have been proposed as next-generation battery electrolytes.

Graphical abstract: Ion correlation and negative lithium transference in polyelectrolyte solutions
From the themed collection: 2023 Chemical Science HOT Article Collection
Paper

Energy management strategy of a novel electric–hydraulic hybrid vehicle based on driving style recognition

Driving style is one of the typical factors that impact vehicle energy management during real-world vehicular operation.

Graphical abstract: Energy management strategy of a novel electric–hydraulic hybrid vehicle based on driving style recognition
Open Access Paper

Unravelling and quantifying the aging processes of commercial Li(Ni0.5Co0.2Mn0.3)O2/graphite lithium-ion batteries under constant current cycling

Constant current charging and discharging is widely used nowadays for commercial lithium (Li) ion batteries (LIBs) in applications of portable electronic devices and electric vehicles.

Graphical abstract: Unravelling and quantifying the aging processes of commercial Li(Ni0.5Co0.2Mn0.3)O2/graphite lithium-ion batteries under constant current cycling
From the themed collection: Journal of Materials Chemistry A HOT Papers
Open Access Paper

Can vehicle-to-grid facilitate the transition to low carbon energy systems?

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) allows electric vehicles to provide power and services to the grid. At scale, V2G can bolster renewable energy growth and eliminate storage and displace firm generators traditionally used to balance wind and solar intermittency.

Graphical abstract: Can vehicle-to-grid facilitate the transition to low carbon energy systems?
From the themed collection: Energy Advances: Highlight USA & Canada
Open Access Paper

A shear-thickening colloidal electrolyte for aqueous zinc-ion batteries with resistance on impact

A bifunctional electrolyte was developed for aqueous zinc-ion batteries, which embeds impact resistance in the aqueous electrolyte and maintains a high-performance for full batteries.

Graphical abstract: A shear-thickening colloidal electrolyte for aqueous zinc-ion batteries with resistance on impact
From the themed collection: Nanoscale 2023 Emerging Investigators
Paper

Criteria and design guidance for lithium-ion battery safety from a material perspective

The ISC criteria at the component level which can provide guidance for battery safety design.

Graphical abstract: Criteria and design guidance for lithium-ion battery safety from a material perspective
From the themed collection: Electric vehicles and batteries
Paper

Preventing lithium plating under extremes: an untold tale of two electrodes

Fast charging of lithium-ion cells is key to alleviate range anxiety and improve the commercial viability of electric vehicles, which is, however, limited by the propensity of lithium plating.

Graphical abstract: Preventing lithium plating under extremes: an untold tale of two electrodes
From the themed collection: Electric vehicles and batteries
Paper

External vibrations can destroy the specific capacitance of supercapacitors – from experimental proof to theoretical explanations

External vibrations can destroy the specific capacitance in supercapacitors. Carbon based supercapacitors show a higher ability to absorb the impacts of external vibrations, in comparison to metal oxide based pseudocapacitors.

Graphical abstract: External vibrations can destroy the specific capacitance of supercapacitors – from experimental proof to theoretical explanations
From the themed collection: Electric vehicles and batteries
Open Access Paper

Self-supporting V2O5 nanofiber-based electrodes for magnesium–lithium-ion hybrid batteries

This work shows the feasibility of a self-supporting V2O5 nanofiber-based cathode for magnesium–lithium-ion batteries reaching an energy density of 280 W h kg−1.

Graphical abstract: Self-supporting V2O5 nanofiber-based electrodes for magnesium–lithium-ion hybrid batteries
From the themed collection: Electric vehicles and batteries
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Electric vehicles are part of the answer to shift our reliance on fossil fuels. By improving electric vehicle range and battery life and reducing charge times, the speed of this transition will undoubtedly increase.

The chemical sciences community is already improving existing technologies.  This collection of research showcases some of the innovative approaches to improving electric vehicles and battery technologies being tackled by teams around the world.

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