Topic: Frontiers in Advanced Cathode Materials

To meet the surging demand for efficient, sustainable energy storage, it is imperative to develop high-performance cathode materials for next-generation batteries. The Special Issue on "Frontiers in Advanced Cathode Materials" explores breakthroughs, trends, and future directions in this field.

Cathode materials play a critical role in battery performance and stability. Conventional oxide cathodes still face challenges such as capacity loss and environmental impact, triggering research into innovative cathode materials. Over last decades, many high-performance cathode materials have been reported.

To increase energy density and lower cost, many lithium-based cathodes have been developed, such as ultrahigh-nickel-based lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide (NMC) and lithium manganese iron phosphate (LMFP). Research also focuses on sodium-ion and magnesium-ion batteries for cost-effectiveness and resource availability. Advanced characterization and modeling enhance understanding of the structure-property-performance relationship of cathodes, guiding the rational design of next-generation cathode materials.

This Special Issue invites contributions on synthesis, characterization, and applications of advanced cathodes. By highlighting advancements and addressing challenges, it aims to advance sustainable energy storage technologies to meet future demands for clean energy transition.

Advanced cathodes, battery materials, electrochemical performance, material characterization, rational design

31 Dec 2024