Lithium-Ion, Sulfur, and Metal Batteries: Electrolytes, Safety, and Thermal Management
This community develops high-energy-density battery chemistries, focusing on lithium-ion, lithium-sulfur, and lithium-metal systems, with a strong emphasis on electrolyte stability, solid-state interfaces, and thermal safety.
The work centers on designing cathode materials, solid and polymer electrolytes, and metal anodes to improve energy density and cycle life. A significant portion of the research addresses thermal runaway prevention and thermal management systems, particularly for electric vehicles and grid storage. Recurring themes include the stabilization of solid-electrolyte interphases, the development of all-solid-state architectures, and the mitigation of dendrite growth in lithium-metal batteries. The literature frequently explores composite materials and layered oxides to enhance electrochemical performance under extreme operating conditions.
The community is the largest share of research tracked for lithium (39.6% of all lithium research, and 16,001 papers here) and sulfur (25.0% of all sulfur research, and 9,530 papers here).
The community comprises 37,160 papers, with the highest volume published in the Journal of Power Sources, Journal of Energy Storage, and Chemical Engineering Journal.
Recent work continues to focus on next-generation electrolytes for high-energy-density cells, the safety of advanced battery systems, and the development of solid-state electrolytes for lithium-metal applications.