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View article: Cover Feature: Polymer Coating for Li‐Metal Anode in Polyethylene Oxide‐Based Electrolyte Batteries (Batteries & Supercaps 11/2025)
Cover Feature: Polymer Coating for Li‐Metal Anode in Polyethylene Oxide‐Based Electrolyte Batteries (Batteries & Supercaps 11/2025) Open
View article: Polymer Coating for Li‐Metal Anode in Polyethylene Oxide‐Based Electrolyte Batteries
Polymer Coating for Li‐Metal Anode in Polyethylene Oxide‐Based Electrolyte Batteries Open
The push to use metallic lithium‐based batteries motivates a shift toward the use of solid polymer electrolytes. To improve the ionic conductivity values of such electrolytes, liquid additives (plasticizers) are usually added. However, the…
View article: Performance of Microporous Carbon Cathodes and Impact of Cathode/Solid Electrolyte Interphase Formation Using Carbonate and Ether-Based Electrolytes in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries
Performance of Microporous Carbon Cathodes and Impact of Cathode/Solid Electrolyte Interphase Formation Using Carbonate and Ether-Based Electrolytes in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries Open
View article: Biocarbon from olive pomace residue as a sulfur host for carbonate-based lithium-sulfur batteries
Biocarbon from olive pomace residue as a sulfur host for carbonate-based lithium-sulfur batteries Open
Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are considered promising candidates for next-generation energy storage due to their high theoretical energy density and the abundance of sulfur. However, challenges such as poor compatibility with carbonate-…
View article: Unraveling Multiphase Conversion Pathways in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries through Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy and Machine Learning-Assisted Operando Neutron Scattering
Unraveling Multiphase Conversion Pathways in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries through Cryo Transmission Electron Microscopy and Machine Learning-Assisted Operando Neutron Scattering Open
Understanding the complex physicochemical processes in conversion-type batteries requires investigations across multiple length scales. Here, we present a methodological approach to examine Li-S batteries on the nanoscale by combining cryo…
View article: Improving lithium-sulfur battery performance using a polysaccharide binder derived from red algae
Improving lithium-sulfur battery performance using a polysaccharide binder derived from red algae Open
Li-S batteries are a promising energy storage technology due to their high theoretical capacity, but they suffer from issues such as poor cycle stability and capacity loss over time. Here, we investigate the impact of carrageenan, a polysa…
View article: Revitalizing Li–S batteries: the power of electrolyte additives
Revitalizing Li–S batteries: the power of electrolyte additives Open
Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries have garnered significant attention as promising next-generation energy storage solutions due to their high energy density and cost efficiency.
View article: Exploring multiphase conversion pathways in Li-S batteries through cryo-TEM and ML-assisted operando neutron scattering
Exploring multiphase conversion pathways in Li-S batteries through cryo-TEM and ML-assisted operando neutron scattering Open
Understanding the complex physicochemical processes in conversion-type batteries requires investigations across multiple length scales. Here, we present a novel approach to examine Li-S batteries at the nanoscale by combining cryogenic tra…
View article: Mechanistic Insights and Technical Challenges in Sulfur-Based Batteries: A Comprehensive <i>In Situ</i>/<i>Operando</i> Monitoring Toolbox
Mechanistic Insights and Technical Challenges in Sulfur-Based Batteries: A Comprehensive <i>In Situ</i>/<i>Operando</i> Monitoring Toolbox Open
Batteries based on sulfur cathodes offer a promising energy storage solution due to their potential for high performance, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. However, commercial viability is challenged by issues such as polysulfide mig…
View article: Understanding Rate and Capacity Limitations in Li–S Batteries Based on Solid-State Sulfur Conversion in Confinement
Understanding Rate and Capacity Limitations in Li–S Batteries Based on Solid-State Sulfur Conversion in Confinement Open
Li-S batteries with an improved cycle life of over 1000 cycles have been achieved using cathodes of sulfur-infiltrated nanoporous carbon with carbonate-based electrolytes. In these cells, a protective cathode-electrolyte interphase (CEI) i…
View article: Understanding Rate and Capacity Limitations in Li-S Batteries based on Solid-state Sulfur Conversion in Confinement
Understanding Rate and Capacity Limitations in Li-S Batteries based on Solid-state Sulfur Conversion in Confinement Open
Li-S batteries with an improved cycle life of over one thousand cycles have been achieved using cathodes of sulfur-infiltrated nanoporous carbon with carbonate-based electrolytes. In these cells, a protective cathode-electrolyte-interphase…
View article: Probing sodium structures and dynamics in hard carbon for Na-ion batteries using <sup>23</sup> Na <i>operando</i> solid-state NMR spectroscopy
Probing sodium structures and dynamics in hard carbon for Na-ion batteries using <sup>23</sup> Na <i>operando</i> solid-state NMR spectroscopy Open
In this study, we aim to (i) provide an in-depth analysis of the formation and composition of the SEI, (ii) understand and differentiate the sodium storage processes, and (iii) distinguish between Na metal plating and dendrite growth.
View article: Sulfur Speciation in Li–S Batteries Determined by <i>Operando</i> Laboratory X-ray Emission Spectroscopy
Sulfur Speciation in Li–S Batteries Determined by <i>Operando</i> Laboratory X-ray Emission Spectroscopy Open
In this work, operando sulfur X-ray emission measurements on a Li-S battery cathode were performed using a laboratory setup as an alternative to more common synchrotron radiation based absorption studies. Photoexcitation by an X-ray…
View article: Binder makes it run - how carrageenan boosts the performance of Li-S batteries
Binder makes it run - how carrageenan boosts the performance of Li-S batteries Open
We investigated the effect of carrageenan, a polysaccharide type binder derived from red algae on the performance of Li-S batteries. Electrode slurries were prepared without the toxic NMP, using only water as a solvent and dispersant. This…
View article: Structural and chemical analysis of hard carbon negative electrode for Na-ion battery with X-ray Raman scattering and solid-state NMR spectroscopy
Structural and chemical analysis of hard carbon negative electrode for Na-ion battery with X-ray Raman scattering and solid-state NMR spectroscopy Open
This study explores the structural changes of hard carbon (HC) negative electrodes in sodium-ion batteries induced by insertion of Na ions during sodiation. X-ray Raman spectroscopy (XRS) was used to record both C and Na K-edge absorption …
View article: Simple surface treatment improves performance of carbon materials for sodium ion battery anodes
Simple surface treatment improves performance of carbon materials for sodium ion battery anodes Open
View article: Review: Insights on Hard Carbon Materials for Sodium‐Ion Batteries (SIBs): Synthesis – Properties – Performance Relationships
Review: Insights on Hard Carbon Materials for Sodium‐Ion Batteries (SIBs): Synthesis – Properties – Performance Relationships Open
Sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs) have attracted a significant amount of interest in the past decade as a credible alternative to the lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) widely used today. The abundance of sodium, along with the potential utilization o…
View article: Exploring hybrid hard carbon/Bi<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub>-based negative electrodes for Na-ion batteries
Exploring hybrid hard carbon/Bi<sub>2</sub>S<sub>3</sub>-based negative electrodes for Na-ion batteries Open
Exploring hybridization of Bi 2 S 3 nanorods with hard carbon substrate for sodium-ion batteries revealed enhanced performance with MPA modification, elucidating charge storage mechanisms and transformation dynamics, advancing battery elec…
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View article: Simple Surface Treatment Improves Performance of Carbon Materials for Sodium Ion Battery Anodes
Simple Surface Treatment Improves Performance of Carbon Materials for Sodium Ion Battery Anodes Open
View article: Structural and Chemical Analysis of Hard Carbon Negative Electrode for Na-Ion Battery with X-Ray Raman Scattering and Solid-State Nmr Spectroscopy
Structural and Chemical Analysis of Hard Carbon Negative Electrode for Na-Ion Battery with X-Ray Raman Scattering and Solid-State Nmr Spectroscopy Open
View article: Surface film formation on Mg electrode containing magnesium polysulfides in TFSI-based electrolytes
Surface film formation on Mg electrode containing magnesium polysulfides in TFSI-based electrolytes Open
A rechargeable magnesium sulfur battery is an attractive redox couple due to the natural abundance of electrode active components and the possibility to offer a suitable energy density at a low price. The sulfur conversion mechanism in the…
View article: On the nanoscale structural evolution of solid discharge products in lithium-sulfur batteries using operando scattering
On the nanoscale structural evolution of solid discharge products in lithium-sulfur batteries using operando scattering Open
View article: Correlating Structural Properties with Electrochemical Behavior of Non-graphitizable Carbons in Na-Ion Batteries
Correlating Structural Properties with Electrochemical Behavior of Non-graphitizable Carbons in Na-Ion Batteries Open
We report on a detailed structural versus electrochemical property investigation of the corncob-derived non-graphitizable carbons prepared at different carbonization temperatures using a combination of structural characterization methodolo…
View article: MS7_Selection of promising materials/concepts for further exploitation
MS7_Selection of promising materials/concepts for further exploitation Open
Selection of promising materials/concepts for further exploitation
View article: D4.3-Final report on the electrochemical and mechanistic studies of prepared carbonaceous and composite materials
D4.3-Final report on the electrochemical and mechanistic studies of prepared carbonaceous and composite materials Open
Final report on the electrochemical and mechanistic studies of prepared carbonaceous and composite materials
View article: On the nanoscale structural evolution of solid discharge products in Lithium-Sulfur batteries using neutron, x-ray and electron techniques
On the nanoscale structural evolution of solid discharge products in Lithium-Sulfur batteries using neutron, x-ray and electron techniques Open
Insufficient understanding of the mechanism that reversibly converts sulfur into lithium sulfide (Li2S) via soluble polysulfides (PS) hampers the realization of high performance lithium-sulfur (Li-S) cells. Typically Li2
View article: On the Practical Applications of the Magnesium Fluorinated Alkoxyaluminate Electrolyte in Mg Battery Cells
On the Practical Applications of the Magnesium Fluorinated Alkoxyaluminate Electrolyte in Mg Battery Cells Open
High-performance electrolytes are at the heart of magnesium battery development. Long-term stability along with the low potential difference between plating and stripping processes are needed to consider them for next-generation battery de…
View article: High frequency response of adenine-derived carbon in aqueous electrochemical capacitor
High frequency response of adenine-derived carbon in aqueous electrochemical capacitor Open
Electrochemical capacitors are attractive power sources, especially when they are able to operate at high frequency (high current regime). In order to meet this requirement their constituents should be made of high conductivity materials w…
View article: Mechanism of Li2S formation and dissolution in Lithium-Sulphur batteries
Mechanism of Li2S formation and dissolution in Lithium-Sulphur batteries Open
Insufficient understanding of the mechanism that reversibly converts sulfur into lithium sulfide (Li2S) via soluble polysulfides (PS) hampers the realization of high performance lithium-sulfur (Li-S) cells. Typically Li2