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Germanium Nanowires As Anode Material for Lithium‐Ion Batteries With Ability To Charge At Subzero Temperatures

von Ilya Gavrilin et al.

· 11.08.2025

Li-ion batteries with a Ge NWs-based anode have the unique ability to fully charge and discharge at relatively high current at temperatures significantly below zero. Abstract The aim of this work is to study of germanium nanowires as low temperatu...

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Improving Gr/SiO Negative Electrode Formulations: Effect of Active Material, Binders, and Single‐Walled Carbon Nanotubes

von Andreas Röck et al.

· 11.08.2025

The study examines Gr/SiO negative electrode formulations utilizing prelithiated SiO (Li–SiO) and single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs), demonstrating reduced irreversible losses and enhanced electrochemical performance. By reducing binder content...

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Toward Suppressing Hydrogen Evolution with Enhanced Performance for Bi‐Modified NaTi2(PO4)3 Anodes in Aqueous Na‐Ion Batteries

von Fengting Cao et al.

· 11.08.2025

The modified NBTP-0.01 anode has the highest cycle life and best rate performance in this work. Furthermore, the expansion of the charge cut-off voltage resulted from the inhibition of the hydrogen evolution reaction by the Bi doping can greatly inc...

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Polyacrylic Acid‐Modified Gel Electrolytes for Enhanced Electrochemical Performance in Aqueous Zinc Batteries

von Yuguo Zheng et al.

· 11.08.2025

This study introduces a polyacrylic acid (PAA) additive to gel electrolytes in aqueous zinc batteries, improving ionic diffusion and enabling uniform Zn deposition, which enhances battery reversibility. Zn||Mg_0.1V₂O₅ batteries with the modified elec...

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On the Description of Electrode Materials in Lithium Ion Batteries Based on the Quantification of Work Functions

von Johanna Schepp et al.

· 11.08.2025

Ionic and electronic work functions of prototypical electrode materials, i. e. Li_xFePO₄ and Li_xMn₂O₄, in lithium ion batteries have been measured as a function of x, i. e., the state of charge. The results are discussed in the context of thermodynam...

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New Non‐Invasive Method to Monitor and Reverse Faradaic Imbalance in Redox Flow Batteries

von Miguel Cantera et al.

· 11.08.2025

State-of-health monitoring is key for the correct operation of redox flow batteries, which are affected by parasite reactions like Faradaic imbalance. This work proposes a new non-invasive monitoring method based on the minimum derivative of the cel...

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Glyme‐based Localized High Concentration Electrolytes Improve the Stability of Na‐ion Battery Materials in Half‐cells

von Meena Ghosh et al.

· 11.08.2025

Diglyme-based localized high concentration electrolyte (LHCE/G2) enhances the cycling stability of layered oxide cathodes against Na metal counter electrode. This study demonstrates the superior performance of LHCE/G2 over the dilute carbonate elect...

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Acoustic Particle Patterning Aided by Phase‐inversion for Efficient Structuring of Low‐Tortuosity Battery Electrodes

von Yifan Zhang et al.

· 11.08.2025

Synergy of manufacturing methods: In this work, a strategy is introduced to fabricate low-tortuosity thick electrodes for lithium-ion batteries with the combination of acoustic-field particle patterning (AP) and phase-inversion (PI) methods. The APP...

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A Reductive Environment‐Assisted Dealloying Approach for Hierarchical Porous Metals in Efficient Magnesium Metal Batteries

von Jun‐Won Lee et al.

· 11.08.2025

Magnesium (Mg) foil and three-dimensional nanoporous Mg (3D-NPMg) as anodes in Mg metal batteries (MMBs). The left side shows how the Mg foil leads to uneven Mg deposition, which results in dendritic growth and poor cycling stability. The right side...

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Investigating Lithium Segregation in Nickel‐Rich Layered Oxides via Atom Probe Tomography and its Impact on Performance

von Peddi Mahender et al.

· 11.08.2025

This study examines how excess lithium during synthesis affects surface impurity formation and lithium segregation within NCA particles. Excess lithium leads to the formation of residual compounds on the NCA particle surface. Atom Probe Tomography (...

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Saccharinate‐Based Ionic Liquids and Lithium Battery Electrolytes

von Mukhtiar Ahmed et al.

· 11.08.2025

Fluorine-free ionic liquids (ILs) with saccharinate anion coupled to ether-functionalized pyrrolidinium/imidazolinium cations exhibit promising thermal, transport, and electrochemical properties. The imidazolinium-based ILs offer higher electrochemi...

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High Shear Dispersion Techniques for Up‐Scaling and Controllable Cathode Morphology in High Performance Li−S Pouch Cells

von Ralf Schmidt et al.

· 11.08.2025

The effect of the blending procedure on the C−S suspension and therefore, on the Li−S battery performance is investigated. By comparing a common laboratory blender with a high shear mixing device, the higher shear forces result in a lower porosity a...

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Preparation and Lithium Storage Properties of MOF‐DerivedBimetallic Sulfide ZnxInyS/MXene Composites

von Yinghui Xue et al.

· 11.08.2025

The reasonable construction of Zn_xIn_yS/MXene heterostructures, combined with the unique advantages of 2D Ti₃C₂T_X nanosheets and bimetallic MOF structures, was employed for morphological analysis and electrochemical performance tests. The results une...

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Ru‐Based Catalysts Deposited by Atomic Layer Deposition for Non‐Alkaline Zn‐Air Batteries

von Amit Ohayon et al.

· 11.08.2025

This study investigates the use of atomic layer deposition (ALD) to introduce ruthenium (Ru) catalysts on carbon supports, aiming to enhance the performance of non-alkaline zinc-air batteries (ZABs). The Ru-coated cathodes show improved oxygen evolu...

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Multichannel Electrochemical Cell and Liquid‐Handling Dispenser for High‐Throughput Combinatorial Screening of Multicomponent Electrolytes for Advanced Lithium‐Ion Batteries

von Shoichi Matsuda et al.

· 11.08.2025

A high-throughput experimental setup, which includes a (i) closed-type 36-well multichannel electrochemical cell module, (ii) noncontact liquid-handling dispenser, and (iii) multielectrochemical analyzer installed within a temperature-controlled cha...

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Composite (bi‐)metallic oxides with heterostructure and heteroatom‐doped porous carbon as advanced potassium‐ion battery anodes

von Junqi Wang et al.

· 11.08.2025

A two-step synthesis method is developed to create advanced anode materials for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs). The method combines a metal-organic framework precursor with molecular clusters during thermal conversion, resulting in a composite with ...

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Synergy in Commercial Brass Reinforced Carbon Hybrids Interlayer towards Highly Reversible Zn Anodes

von Kun Rui et al.

· 11.08.2025

The well-defined conductive carbon hybrid matrix is established featuring prominent interfacial charge transfer, which is induced by intense interaction between the interconnected CNT network and uniformly dispersed Cu−Zn brass alloy particles. This...

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Modeling Oxygen Loss and Phase Transformation in Ni‐Rich Cathode Materials: Impact of Electrode Microstructure

von Svenja Both et al.

· 11.08.2025

In this contribution we present a multi-scale modeling approach to describe oxygen release and phase transformation in Ni-rich cathode materials. By combining a homogenized 1+1D modeling approach informed by atomistic simulations with 3D microstruct...

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Correlating Self‐Discharge and Cycling Performance of Batteries to Fasten Electrolytes Development

von Jiayi Zhang et al.

· 11.08.2025

Gathering high-quality data from experimental procedures to train ML models is a laborious process, especially when the problem statements cross over to device-level applications. Here, we demonstrate that self-discharge performance and cycling perf...

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Investigation of Electrolyte Decomposition Byproducts in Gas and Liquid Phases Due to Water Impurities in Large‐Scale Acetonitrile‐Based Supercapacitors

von Jiraporn Phojaroen et al.

· 11.08.2025

This study reveals that water impurities significantly accelerate ACN-based electrolyte decomposition in supercapacitors, producing various byproducts. Controlling water content is crucial for enhancing supercapacitor longevity and efficiency, guidi...

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Surface Sulfurization and Self‐Reconstruction Strategy for Decorating Carbon Nanofibers to Fabricate Sheet‐Like NiCo2S4 Grown on Ni3S2 Electrode for High‐Energy Density Asymmetric Supercapacitor

von T. Arun et al.

· 11.08.2025

In this paper, the critical role of binder-free Ni₃S₂ based hybrid nanostructured electrodes, aided by the hybrid composition and incorporation of NiCo₂S₄ and CNF, is discussed as a battery-type material for supercapacitor applications. The well-des...

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Engineering Current Collector with 2D TiO2 Nanosheets for Stable Lithium Metal Batteries

von Jun Seo et al.

· 11.08.2025

This study introduces 2D TiO₂ nanosheets as an effective protective layer to stabilize the cycling performance of lithium metal batteries. The nanosheet coating reduces the surface roughness and uniformly regulates lithium-ion flux, resulting in lit...

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Tailoring the Composition of Ternary NiCoFe Layered Double Hydroxide with Graphitic Carbon Nitride as a Positive Electrode Material for High‐Performance Hybrid Supercapacitors

von Elaiyappillai Elanthamilan et al.

· 11.08.2025

HSC device shows an impressive energy density of 76.44 Wh kg⁻¹ and a power density of 1279.9 W kg⁻¹. The as-fabricated NiCoFe LDH/g-C₃N₄//AC HSC has significant promise for practical use in the near future. Abstract This work reports a simple hydr...

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Boosting the Mechanical and Electrochemical Performance of MnO2 Dry Electrode with Bentonite for Ampere‐Hour Aqueous Zn‐ion Batteries

von Haitao Zhou et al.

· 11.08.2025

Sodium-based bentonite, a natural layered silicate, primarily consists of montmorillonite with a 2 : 1 phyllosilicate structure. Surface Na⁺ cations form stable Na−F bonds with PTFE via ion-dipole interactions. This optimizes structure enhance adsor...

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Revitamize LFP! Ascorbic Acid‐Assisted Direct Regeneration of Spent LiFePO4 for Li‐Ion Batteries

von Tassadit Ouaneche et al.

· 11.08.2025

This study presents a one-step, environmentally friendly lithiation process for regenerating spent LFP cathodes under ambient conditions using low-cost reagents, including ascorbic acid. A simplified scheme of the green lithiation process in aqueous...

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Stabilizing Cathode‐Electrolyte Interface by Low‐Cost Ethyl Methylsulfone Co‐Solvent for High‐Voltage Sodium‐ion Batteries

von Xinran Hu et al.

· 11.08.2025

A low-cost co-solvent, Ethyl Methylsulfone (EMS), is selected to design the high voltage electrolyte by forming an inorganic-rich CEI layer. The stable interface effectively protects the cathode by preventing the leaching of transition metal ions, e...

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Bolstering the Rate Performance of Co‐Free Ni‐Rich Layered Oxide Cathode through a Rapid Heating Method

von Soumyadip Mitra et al.

· 11.08.2025

The microwave annealing approach produces a Co-free, Ni-rich layered oxide cathode with the composition LiNi_0.9Fe_0.05Al_0.05O₂ in substantially less time (2 h) than conventional annealing (24 h). The cathode provides better rate capability and cycle ...

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One‐Step Recovery and Regeneration Technology for Discarded Lithium‐Ion Battery Cathode Materials

von Hong Chen et al.

· 11.08.2025

Fossil fuel combustion poses environmental challenges, while new energy vehicles reduce fuel consumption and promote sustainability. However, rising lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) underscores the need for efficient recycling. This review explores LIBs...

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The Value Chain of Sustainable Dual Carbon Sodium Ion Capacitors

von Roman Mysyk et al.

· 11.08.2025

Sodium-ion capacitors (SICs) bridge the energy-power gap between batteries and supercapacitors, offering sustainable and scalable energy storage solutions. This review provides a 360-degree perspective on SIC technology, covering material choices, p...

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Electrolyte Strategies at Extreme Temperatures for Aqueous Zinc Batteries

von Xingtai Liu et al.

· 11.08.2025

This paper reviews the challenges and strategies for improving the performance of water-based zinc-ion batteries under extreme temperature conditions. Four main electrolyte strategies are reviewed: additive/cosolvent, concentrated electrolyte, hydro...

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Unveiling the Electrochemical Versatility of N‐Doped Porous Carbon in Aqueous and Redox Additive Electrolytes

von Karnan Manickavasakam et al.

· 03.09.2025

1) For the first time, a high surface area activated carbon from bread waste (BWC-700) is formulated using a single-step chemical activation method; 2) A high-energy symmetric supercapacitor is fabricated using aqueous and hydroquinone (HQ) redox ad...

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Effect of Anions in Zn‐Based Aqueous Electrolyte on Electrochemical Performance of Prussian Blue Analogue

von Asis Sethi et al.

· 02.09.2025

The solvation structure of the cation is significantly influenced by the nature of the surrounding anions and electrolyte concentration. Herein, different anions such as Cl⁻, SO₄ ²⁻, and NO₃ ⁻ is shown to influence Zn²⁺ solvation structure and other...

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Influence of Salt Concentration on the Electrochemical Performance of Magnesium Hexafluoroisopropoxy Aluminate Electrolyte

von Andrijana Marojević et al.

· 01.09.2025

Salt concentration can have an important effect on the performance of electrolytes. Here, the influence of salt concentration on the physicochemical properties, salt-solvent interactions, and electrochemical performance of [Mg(G1)₃][Al(hfip)₄]₂/G2 e...

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Constructing Rich Crystalline–Amorphous Heterojunction In NiCoMo/Ag Composites for High‐Performance Supercapacitor

von Qing Pang et al.

· 29.08.2025

In this work, a simple one-step hydrothermal method is utilized to synthesize rich crystalline Ag/amorphous NiCoMo (NCM) heterojunction electrode materials. The amorphous NCM phase provides rich unsaturated coordination sites and a shortened ion dif...

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Co‐ and Ni‐Free O3‐Type Layered NaFe0.45Mn0.5Ti0.05O2 Cathode for Sodium‐Ion Batteries

von Nagu Ajmeera et al.

· 29.08.2025

NaFe_0.45Mn_0.50Ti_0.05O₂ is introduced as a sustainable, cobalt- and nickel-free sodium-ion cathode. The Ti⁴⁺ doping enhances cycling stability and structural robustness. Excellent full-cell compatibility and extended pouch cell cycling confirm the pr...

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CoNi‐Layered Double Hydroxides Electrodes with Hierarchical Structure and Dual‐Ion Doping for High‐Performance Asymmetric Supercapacitors

von Mingjiao Shao et al.

· 29.08.2025

Hierarchical CF/CuO@CoNi-layered double hydroxides (LDHs) with synergistic Li⁺/Br⁻ dual-ion doping overcome LDH agglomeration and ion transport limitations. The architecture enhances conductivity, while dual-ion doping optimizes electronic structure...

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Advancements in Electrolytes for Aqueous Zinc–Sulfur Batteries: A Review

von Srishti Kamboj et al.

· 29.08.2025

This review presents a comprehensive analysis of recent advances in electrolyte design for AZSBs, offering detailed insights into reaction mechanisms, current challenges, and the corresponding strategies, while also outlining future directions for e...

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Magnesiated Si‐Rich SiOx Materials for High‐Performance Lithium‐Ion Batteries

von Hyunsik Yoon et al.

· 28.08.2025

Premagnesiated Si-rich SiO_x composite delivers high ICE and reversible capacity. Si/Mg₂SiO₄ composite is synthesized via high-energy mechanical milling followed by MgH₂ treatment. Cycle performance is improved without compromising ICE by formin...

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In Situ Growth of Highly Porous Zeolitic‐Imidazolate Frameworks‐8 on Copolymer Derived Carbon for High‐Performance Supercapacitor

von Pinky Saharan et al.

· 28.08.2025

A zeolitic-imidazolate frameworks (ZIF-8)/copolymer-derived carbon composite is synthesized via in situ growth of porous ZIF-8 on conducting carbon, combining high surface area with efficient charge transport. The electrode achieves 25.7 Wh kg⁻¹ of ...

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Comprehensive Analysis of Float Current Behavior and Calendar Aging Mechanisms in Lithium‐Ion Batteries

von Mohamed Azzam et al.

· 22.08.2025

This study presents a framework quantifying electrode-specific degradation in lithium-ion batteries using steady-state float currents, capacity-loss rates, and scaling factors from galvanostatic intermittent titration data. Two graphite-based 18650 ...

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Tailoring Carbon Microcrystals for Ultrafast Lithium Storage

von Feifei Mao et al.

· 22.08.2025

An effective carbon crystal regulation strategy is proposed by employing cationic molten salt as the shear agent and activator of the carbon layer. The shuttling of large-sized cations within the carbon skeleton can inhibit the graphitization and pr...

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Solvent‐Free Mechano‐Thermal Synthesis of a Li‐Zn Phosphonate Cathode Framework

von Augustin Ramackers et al.

· 21.08.2025

A solvent-free mechano-thermal method synthesizes the phosphono-phenolate-based positive electrode material Li₄-Zn-p-DOBDP_mt (LZP³) via solid-state grinding and thermal annealing. This approach enhances crystallinity and enables lithium incorporati...

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Carbon‐Based Electrodes: Harnessing Organic Compound Oxidation for Sustainable Redox Flow Batteries

von Zheng Tang et al.

· 21.08.2025

This perspective explores carbon-based nanomaterials in electrochemical advanced oxidation processes (EAOPs), covering reaction mechanisms, modification strategies, and practical applications for pollutant degradation. It also examines their potenti...

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Unveiling the Importance of Solid−Liquid Interphase for the Development of All Solid‐State Sodium Metal Batteries

von Rahul Singh et al.

· 21.08.2025

The interfacial stability of solid-state batteries is critical to achieving long-term stability. It is often facilitated by a minuscule amount of liquid/polymer/gel electrolyte, leading to the formation of the solid–liquid interphase (SOLI) in the v...

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Prussian Blue Analogs as Cathode Materials for Sodium‐Ion Batteries

von Narasimharao Kitchamsetti et al.

· 19.08.2025

This article discusses the synthesis and modification strategies for Prussian blue analogs (PBAs), including methods such as coprecipitation, solvothermal, ball milling, and electrodeposition. It further explores various modification techniques, inc...

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A Long Cycle‐Life and Recyclable Anthraquinone Oligomer Connected via Amide Bonds for Use in Rechargeable Organic Batteries

von Saki Fukuma et al.

· 19.08.2025

This study presents the synthesis of an anthraquinone oligomer linked by amide bonds that demonstrate a long cycle battery performance. Oligomers connected by amide bonds undergo hydrolysis, rendering them easily biodegradable. The concept provides ...

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Synthesis of Ti3C2Tx(exf)@h‐BN@Co3O4 Hierarchical Structure: An Active Cathode for High‐Performing Solid‐State Supercapacitor and Density Functional Theory Calculations

von Sarifa Regina et al.

· 19.08.2025

A hierarchical heterostructure Ti₃C₂T_x(exf)@h-BN@Co₃O₄ has been synthesized. A flexible all-solid-state asymmetric supercapacitor was constructed by using this heterostructure as the cathode and biomass-derived porous carbon as the anode. To gain an...

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Latent Diffusion Models for Virtual Battery Material Screening and Characterization

von Deepalaxmi Rajagopal et al.

· 16.08.2025

A newly developed virtual tool is designed to enhance the extraction of meaningful information from characterization technique data and effectively guides the screening of target battery materials based on functional requirements. Efficient charact...

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Electrically and Ionically Conductive Network with High Stretchability Enables High‐Performance Micro‐Sized Silicon Anode

von Gengcong Zhu et al.

· 16.08.2025

An electrically and ionically conductive network with high stretchability possesses excellent mechanical properties, along with high ionic and electrical conductivity, which effectively alleviates volume change, stabilizes the electrode interface, m...

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Operando Scanning SAXS/WAXS Cell Design for Multiscale Analysis of All‐Solid‐State Battery Systems

von Jean‐Marc von et al.

· 16.08.2025

A novel cell enables operando scanning small- and wide-angle X-ray scattering across an all-solid-state lithium-sulfur cell. Spatially resolved structural evolution is being tracked, revealing heterogeneous cathode reactions, confined sulfur-to-sulf...

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Safety Enhancement In Ni‐Rich Nmc Lithium‐Ion Batteries Through Lithium Manganese Iron Phosphate Additive Integration

von Haiyang Zhang et al.

· 16.08.2025

This study demonstrates that integrating 10% lithium manganese iron phosphate into high-Ni ternary cathode enhances battery safety by reducing exothermic heat release and improving thermal stability. Safety assessments confirm significant enhancemen...

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Synergy Between Zn Current Collector and K+ Shielding Additives for High‐Performance Na Plating/Stripping

von Prakhar Verma et al.

· 16.08.2025

The electrostatic shielding of Na dendrites using a trace amount of KPF₆ additive shows superior plating/stripping efficiency on a bare Zn current collector. The K⁺ ionic shield arrests the accelerated growth of dendrite tips by homogenizing the Na⁺...

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Interface Engineering in Sulfide‐Based All‐Solid‐State Batteries: Insights from Resistance Analysis

von Shunsuke Kawaguchi et al.

· 14.08.2025

Conventional resistance analysis involving both alternating current and direct current electrochemical measurement techniques is applied to determine the influence of the sulfide-based solid electrolyte (SE) morphology on the electrochemical perform...

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Understanding the Benefit of Hybrid Electrolytes towards Vanadium Dissolution Suppression and Improved Capacity Retention in Zinc‐Aqueous Batteries Using NaV3O8 Cathodes

von Andrew Nicoll et al.

· 13.08.2025

A zinc-ion battery study that elucidates the dissolution mechanism of the NaV₃O₈ (NVO) cathode with ZnSO₄ (ZS) electrolytes. Comparisons between three NVO morphologies and crystallinities found an improved cycling behavior with a hydrated (h-NVO) ac...

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Designing Recyclable Electrolytes for Lithium‐Ion and Next‐Generation Energy Storage Devices

von Juan Luis

· 13.08.2025

This perspective aims to provide guidelines for designing electrolytes compatible with simple and sustainable recycling methods. Special emphasis is placed on the formulation of hydrolysis-resistant electrolytes, which not only simplifies the whole ...

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Extended Cycle Life in Lithium‐Ion Batteries through Lithium Supplementation from Li2C4O4@SiO2 Microcapsules

von Bhupender Pal et al.

· 12.08.2025

The use of Li₂C₄O₄@SiO₂ microcapsules, in which Li₂C₄O₄ serves as an additional source of lithium ions and the porous SiO₂ shell shields direct contact between the active material and Li₂C₄O₄, enables an additional supply of lithium ions in the batt...

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Compositionally Tuned High‐Entropy Li‐Garnet Electrolyte for Advanced Solid‐State Batteries

von Asish Kumar et al.

· 05.08.2025

The compositionally tuned high-entropy Li-garnet solid electrolyte exhibits high conductivity and excellent electrochemical performance in symmetric and full cells. The advancement of all-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) hinges on developing ...

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Electrolyte Additives for Enhanced Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Battery Performance

von Junxiang Liu et al.

· 05.08.2025

This figure illustrates the working mechanisms of electrolyte additives in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). Focusing on the zinc anode, it highlights key challenges including dendrite formation, side reactions, and corrosion. Additives are classi...

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A Cellular Automation for Real‐Time Electrolyte Wetting Simulation in Multilayer Lithium‐Ion Cells: From Lab Data to Full‐Scale Formats

von Nicolaj Kaden et al.

· 05.08.2025

A cellular automaton model is introduced for simulating electrolyte wetting in porous battery composites. The model offers high flexibility, near real-time runtimes, and strong agreement with experimental data. Validated on individual and multilayer...

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Evolution, Collapse, and Recovery of Electronically Conductive Networks in Sulfide‐Based All‐Solid‐State Batteries Using Passivation‐Coated NMC and C65

von Nikolaos Papadopoulos et al.

· 01.08.2025

FIB-SEM tomography, simulations, and electrochemical characterization are employed to investigate the coated active material fractions within composite cathodes. Particular attention is placed on electronic and ionic transport, with emphasis on the ...

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Mg‐Doped MnO2 Cathode with Tailored Oxygen Vacancies for High‐Rate High‐Capacity Calcium Storage

von Gege Li et al.

· 01.08.2025

Mg doping in MnO₂ introduces abundant oxygen vacancies and expands interlayer spacing, effectively suppressing Jahn–Teller distortion and facilitating rapid Ca²⁺ diffusion, enabling high-rate and long-cycle calcium-ion storage. Calcium-ion batterie...

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3D Resolved Computational Modeling to Simulate the Electrolyte Wetting of a Lithium‐Ion Battery Cell with 18650 Format

von Emmanuel Yerumoh et al.

· 31.07.2025

The electrolyte wetting of a lithium ion battery cylindrical cell is explored in this study with a 3D resolved continuum model that considers the exact spiral geometry found in commercial 18650 cells. The jelly roll architecture and capillary pressu...

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Integrated Sparingly Solvating Electrolyte–Catalyst Strategies to Unlock Lithium–Sulfur Battery Viability: A Perspective

von Asier Soria‐Fernández et al.

· 31.07.2025

The combination of sparingly solvating electrolytes and electrocatalysts is a promising strategy to enhance the performance of lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs). This approach addresses key challenges like sluggish kinetics, polysulfide shuttle, and i...

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Charge Compensation Mechanisms in Ni‐Rich NMC Cathodes

von Jesus Díaz‐Sánchez et al.

· 30.07.2025

Understanding charge compensation in nickel-rich NMC cathodes is crucial for optimizing electrochemical performance. This study uses various spectroscopic techniques to investigate the correlation between transition metal oxidation states and Li dep...

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Advanced Eutectic Materials for Energy Storage: Ionic Liquids, Molten Salts, Deep Eutectic Solvents, Alloys, and Organic Cocrystals

von Hu Hong et al.

· 30.07.2025

Eutectic materials with tunable compositions, low melting points, and enhanced ionic conductivities are ideal for energy storage and conversion. This review covers ionic liquids, molten salts, deep eutectic solvents, alloys, and organic cocrystals, ...

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A Carboxyl‐Rich 3D Cross‐Linked Polymer Binder for High‐Performance Silicon Anodes in Lithium‐Ion Batteries

von Feifei Wang et al.

· 30.07.2025

A 3D cross-linked binder was developed by incorporating tannic acid into carboxyl-rich poly(methyl vinyl ether-alt-maleic acid). The resulting binder forms strong covalent bonds and reversible hydrogen bonds, effectively addressing silicon anode cha...

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Molecular Mechanism of Ionic Conductivity Enhancement by Heterogeneous Interface in Composite Hydrogel Electrolytes

von Hongdeok Kim et al.

· 25.07.2025

Nanoparticle interactions enhance the performance of hydrogel electrolytes via two primary mechanisms: 1) by localizing a high concentration of water molecules at the polymer–nanoparticle interface, effectively forming continuous water channels that...

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Effect of Side‐Chain Modifications on Salt‐Concentrated Poly(Ionic Liquid) Electrolytes

von Kewei Cai et al.

· 25.07.2025

This work provides a computational investigation into the effect of side-chain modification on Liyhium and Sodium ion transport in salt concentrated poly(ionic liquids) polymer electrolytes. Poly(ionic liquid)-in-salt (PolyIL-in-salt) systems offer...

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Understanding the Temperature–Induced Decomposition of Commercial Nickel–Cobalt–Aluminum Oxide (LiNi0.8Co0.15Al0.05O2) Electrodes

von Tobias Hölderle et al.

· 23.07.2025

High-resolution X-ray diffraction and thermal analysis show the structural degradation of the NCA cathode from a layered structure over a spinel phase toward the rock salt structure within a temperature range from 180 to 1000 K. This study addresse...

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Synergistic Heterointerface Coupling Enables Long‐Life Sn‐Based Anodes for Na‐Ion Batteries

von Yanqiong Li et al.

· 22.07.2025

Mechanically engineered Sn/HC heterointerfaces establish chemical–electrochemical synergy that slashes alloying barriers while enabling ultrafast ion transport. Localized electrochemical-potential regulation curbs Sn pulverization and stabilizes int...

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An Electrochemical Study on the Impact of Charging Parameters on the Electrochemical Performance of Alloy‐Based C/Sn Composite Anodes for Sodium‐Ion Batteries

von Alexander Kempf et al.

· 22.07.2025

Influence of cycling parameters on the performance of C/Sn anode materials is studied. The electrochemical performance of C/Sn composite anodes (≈11 wt% carbon) for sodium-ion batteries is systematically investigated under varying charging conditio...

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Phenylenediamine‐Derived Carbon Dots for Carbon‐Based Supercapacitors

von Melis Ozge et al.

· 21.07.2025

This study, phenylenediamine-derived fluorescent carbon dots are directly used as active electrode materials in carbon-based supercapacitors in both symmetric and asymmetric configurations without the need for hybridization and their electrochemical...

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Fluorine‐Free Lithium‐Ion Batteries: A Working Alternative

von Mark Weijers et al.

· 21.07.2025

Current lithium ion batteries contain fluorinated electrolytes and binders to enhance their stability over time. However, these fluorinated materials also pose ecological risks during manufacturing, disposal and recycling after use. In this perspect...

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Amorphous Steel Enabled Anode‐Free, Thin‐Film Li‐Ion μ‐Battery

von Daba Deme et al.

· 18.07.2025

Transforming stainless steel into multifunctional anode/current collector, less than 1.3 μm thick, thin-film Li-ion μ-battery is developed for microelectronics applications. Using time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry, Li-ion plating/stripp...

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Early Cycle Life Prediction of Lithium‐Metal Batteries with the Aid of Machine Learning

von Mojtaba Eftekharnia et al.

· 18.07.2025

A machine learning model predicts the cycle life of lithium-metal batteries using features extracted from first-cycle charge–discharge data and impedance spectroscopy. Trained on 43 cells with varied chemistries and formation protocols, the model ac...

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Systematic Study of Reactivity of Mg with Different Organic Solvents

von Muath Radi et al.

· 18.07.2025

This study examines the surface chemistry of magnesium electrodes in organic solvents to understand passivation layer formation. Using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry, it was found that immersion i...

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Dual‐Site Mg/Zn Substitution in Fe–Mn–Ni Layered Oxides: High‐Entropy Engineering for Stable Oxygen Redox and Enhanced Sodium‐Ion Storage

von Xiangpeng Kong et al.

· 16.07.2025

This study demonstrates a dual-site (Mg/Zn) substitution strategy integrated with high-entropy engineering to simultaneously mitigate structural instability and irreversible oxygen redox reactions in Fe–Mn–Ni layered oxide cathodes for sodium-ion ba...

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Enhancing the Energy Density of Zn‐Ion Capacitors Using Redox‐Active Choline Anthraquinone Electrolyte

von Sumana Brahma et al.

· 16.07.2025

Biocompatible redox electrolytes: The presence of choline chloride in aqueous ZnCl2 electrolyte improves the stability and performance of Zn-ion capacitor is shown. An enhancement in energy density is achieved by the addition of choline anthraquinon...

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Quantifying Sodium Dendrite Formation in Na5SmSi4O12 Solid Electrolytes

von Ansgar Lowack et al.

· 16.07.2025

Dendrite formation during cell charging continues to be a key challenge for solid-state batteries. This study provides insights into dendrite formation in ceramic Na₅SmSi₄O₁₂ sodium solid electrolytes, discusses the thermodynamical understanding beh...

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Structure–Performance Relationships in Anthraquinone‐Disulfonate Coordination Polymers for Li‐Ion and Na‐Ion Battery Cathodes

von Catarina Ribeiro et al.

· 16.07.2025

Anthraquinone-disulfonate coordination polymers (AQDS-Na, AQDS-Mg, AQDS-Cu) are synthesized and evaluated as cathodes for Li-ion and Na-ion storage. Structural dimensionality and coordinated water critically impact the practical capacity and cycling...

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Fabrication and Reporting Guidelines and Transference Number Correction in Composite Polymer Electrolyte‐Based Lithium‐Ion Batteries

von Rajan Jose et al.

· 16.07.2025

The guidelines for fabrication and testing of all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries as well as a correction required in the lithium transference number considering the electrical percolation behavior and variation in ion transport coefficient of var...

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Titanium Carbide MXene and Silver Nanowire Composite Ink for Transparent Flexible Printed Micro‐Supercapacitors

von Neha Sharma et al.

· 16.07.2025

A flexible and transparent micro-supercapacitor (m-SC) is developed via direct ink writing technique. The active electrodes are a composite of silver nanowires, PEDOT:PSS, and titanium carbide MXene. These materials are combined in deionized water t...

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Chemical Prelithiation of Silicon Powder and its Role as Anode Material for All‐Solid‐State Batteries

von Tobias Neumann et al.

· 16.07.2025

This article explores a carrier-type approach for the chemical prelithiation of silicon (Si) powder and investigates the integration of prelithiated silicon (LixSi) as electrolyte-free anode in sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries. In comparison ...

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Metal–Organic Framework‐Derived Bifunctional Heterojunction Electrocatalysts Embedded in Electrospun Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon Nanofibers: Binderless Efficient Freestanding Li‐CO2Mars Pouch Batteries

von Ankit Kumar et al.

· 16.07.2025

The core-shell metal–organic framework-derived composite Fe₃O₄/Co₃O₄ heterojunction catalyst embedded in electrospun N-doped carbon nanofibers for Li-CO_2Mars batteries provides enhanced CO₂ adsorption, high full discharge capacity, and improved cycl...

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Fiber‐Particle Composite Binder Enabled Feasibly Dry‐Processed Ultrahigh‐Nickel Cathode Film for All‐Solid‐State Lithium Batteries

von Ye‐Chao Wu et al.

· 15.07.2025

The particle-fiber composite binder enhances dry-processed cathode performance by improving film cohesion and mitigating contact failure arising from volume changes and side reactions. As the result, ionic and electronic conduction inside are improv...

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Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy‐Based Diagnosis of Cell Imbalances in Series‐Connected Battery Modules

von Sehriban Celik et al.

· 14.07.2025

This study extends electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) to battery module level to detect state of charge (SOC) and state of health (SOH) imbalances among series-connected cells. By comparing single-point diagnostics with Pearson correlation...

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Thermally Stable LiNi0.6Mn0.15Co0.15Al0.05Ti0.05O2 Layered Cathode for Lithium‐Ion Batteries: Experimental and Theoretical Study

von Vasantha A et al.

· 14.07.2025

The incorporation of aluminum (Al) and titanium (Ti) in the NMC622 has resulted in improved thermal stability, enabling the material to withstand temperatures up to 280°C. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have gained widespread adoption in the automoti...

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Microwave‐Assisted Surfactant‐Engineering Approach for Rapid Synthesis of Lithium–Manganese‐Rich Oxide Cathode for Lithium Metal Batteries

von Hansheng Li et al.

· 14.07.2025

A rapid coprecipitation process combining microwave irradiation and surfactant is used to synthesize high-capacity lithium–manganese-rich oxide cathode for lithium batteries. Surfactant micelles provide morphology control and microwave boosts the re...

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Multidopant Induced Entropy Effect on TiS2/TiSe2‐Based Layered Anode and Formation of Electrode–Electrolyte Interphase

von Amreen Bano et al.

· 14.07.2025

Table of contents showing effect of entropy on structural stability, modifying Li-ion solvaltion shell and faster ion kinetics. Van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures (HSs) have attracted intense interest worldwide as they offer several routes to des...

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Preintercalation Induced Transition from Double Layer to Redox Calcium‐Ion Storage in Vanadium Carbide MXene

von Suman Yadav et al.

· 14.07.2025

Preintercalated V₂CT_x MXene exhibits pseudocapacitive charge storage behavior in Ca-ion based aqueous electrolytes1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide, where confined ionic liquid facilitaes rapid Ca-ion diffusion. Spe...