Since the advent of the Li ion batteries (LIBs), the energy density has been tripled, mainly
attributed to the increase of the electrode capacities. Now, the capacity of transition metal …

Lithium-ion batteries are promising technologies for large-scale energy storage due to their
high energy densities. However, the safety concerns of traditional lithium-ion batteries …

Considering the limited energy density of traditional graphite-anode-based lithium (Li)-ion
batteries, alternative high-capacity anodes are greatly needed for the next-generation high …

The lithium metal battery is strongly considered to be one of the most promising candidates
for high-energy-density energy storage devices in our modern and technology-based …

A critical challenge for next-generation lithium-based batteries lies in development of
electrolytes that enable thermal safety along with the use of high-energy-density electrodes …

Ionic liquids (ILs) are liquids consisting entirely of ions and can be further defined as molten
salts having melting points lower than 100° C. One of the most important research areas for …

The ever-growing demand for advanced energy storage devices in portable electronics,
electric vehicles and large scale power grids has triggered intensive research efforts over …

Conspectus Electrolytes based on organic solvents used in current Li-ion batteries are not
compatible with the next-generation energy storage technologies including those based on …

The electrolyte is an indispensable component in all electrochemical energy storage and
conversion devices with batteries being a prime example. While most research efforts have …

Ever-increasing demand for better batteries has set extraordinarily high standards for
electrolyte materials, which are far beyond the realm of a conventional nonaqueous …