Electrochemical energy storage devices have become essential tools in our daily life; among all the viable technologies, rechargeable lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries are particularly attractive candidates. Lithium-ion batteries have dominated the market shares of applications, e.g., mobile electronics and rapid emerging electric vehicles, owing to their outstanding energy densities, while sodium-ion batteries are highly promising candidates for large-scale energy storage applications. The energy density and stability of both battery chemistries are, however, largely limited by their cathode materials. As such, it is of particular importance to as well as intense research interest in developing more advanced cathode materials with higher energy density, higher stability, and lower cost.
The general purpose of this Research Topic is to showcase current studies on the development of advanced cathode materials for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, with a strong focus on the layered materials family that is the state-of-the-art option for both lithium and sodium chemistries. More specifically, this Research Topic aims to advance the understanding of (1) synthesis methods and their impacts on material properties; (2) working principles, especially structural changes of materials during the cation (de)intercalation; and (3) comprehensive degradation mechanisms.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review, and Perspective articles on the following themes that include, but not limited to:
• Novel cathode materials for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries
• Novel synthesis methods
• Working principles of cathode materials in lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries
• Advanced characterization methods for cathode materials
• Electrolytes and additives to improve the cathode performance in full cells
• Aging mechanisms of cathode materials
Electrochemical energy storage devices have become essential tools in our daily life; among all the viable technologies, rechargeable lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries are particularly attractive candidates. Lithium-ion batteries have dominated the market shares of applications, e.g., mobile electronics and rapid emerging electric vehicles, owing to their outstanding energy densities, while sodium-ion batteries are highly promising candidates for large-scale energy storage applications. The energy density and stability of both battery chemistries are, however, largely limited by their cathode materials. As such, it is of particular importance to as well as intense research interest in developing more advanced cathode materials with higher energy density, higher stability, and lower cost.
The general purpose of this Research Topic is to showcase current studies on the development of advanced cathode materials for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, with a strong focus on the layered materials family that is the state-of-the-art option for both lithium and sodium chemistries. More specifically, this Research Topic aims to advance the understanding of (1) synthesis methods and their impacts on material properties; (2) working principles, especially structural changes of materials during the cation (de)intercalation; and (3) comprehensive degradation mechanisms.
We welcome Original Research, Review, Mini Review, and Perspective articles on the following themes that include, but not limited to:
• Novel cathode materials for lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries
• Novel synthesis methods
• Working principles of cathode materials in lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries
• Advanced characterization methods for cathode materials
• Electrolytes and additives to improve the cathode performance in full cells
• Aging mechanisms of cathode materials
