Rechargeable lithium batteries (RLBs) have revolutionized energy storage technology.
However, short lifetime and safety issues have hampered their further commercialization …

Renewable energy is the most promising solution to the rising problem of greenhouse gas
emissions, and it also contributes to environmental protection. A typical electrical grid is a …

The consumption of rechargeable batteries has been increasing rapidly. High demand on
specific metals for battery manufacturing and environmental impacts from battery disposal …

Rural communities in developing countries lack access to affordable, reliable, and
sustainable forms of energy, which are essential factors for improving living conditions …

The demand for lithium has skyrocketed in recent years primarily due to three international
treaties—Kyoto Protocol, Paris Agreement and UN Sustainable Development Goals—all of …

Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are a class of carbon nanomaterials that have recently gained
recognition as current entrants to traditional semiconductor quantum dots. CQDs have the …

Energy storage systems with Li-ion batteries are increasingly deployed to maintain a robust
and resilient grid and facilitate the integration of renewable energy resources. However …

The currently commercialized lithium‐ion batteries have allowed for the creation of practical
electric vehicles, simultaneously satisfying many stringent milestones in energy density …

Safety concerns are the main obstacle to large-scale application of lithium-ion batteries
(LIBs), and thus, improving the safety of LIBs is receiving global attention. Within battery …

In the electrical energy transformation process, the grid-level energy storage system plays
an essential role in balancing power generation and utilization. Batteries have considerable …