Dear Colleagues,

Among rechargeable batteries, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have garnered intensive research interest due to their unmatched combination of high-energy and power density, making them a technology of choice for mobile electronics and electric vehicles (EVs). Despite several improvements in LIB that have been made, with the rapid pace of modern electrification and the need to create a carbon-neutral society, there is an unprecedented need to increase battery performance. Furthermore, as LIBs begin occupying more and more modern technologies, their safety in the engaged devices will play a very vital role in their future adoption. In addition, as EVs would gradually replace fossil fuel-based vehicles, production of LIB precursors tied with their geographical abundance is another critical aspect to examine. Therefore, this Special Issue is dedicated to bringing new insights into designing novel cathodes/electrodes to improve electrochemical performances. Potential topics include, but may not be limited to, the following:

• Designing      next-generation electrodes based on density functional theory      (DFT)/machine learning (ML) prediction for LIBs.

• Synthesizing/characterization      of novel electrodes using state-of-the art techniques.

• Understanding      and revealing the fading mechanism.

• Designing      novel electrolytes for improved performances.

• High      entropy cathodes for advanced LIBs.

• Solid–electrolyte-interphase      (SEI) studies in the advanced cathode.

• Novel      design strategies to bring cost reduction.

Dr. Aditya N. Singh

Ph.D. (Chemistry); Ph.D. (Metallurgy)

Guest Editor