Energy Storage MaterialsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-12DOI: 10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104984
Xianqi Wu , Jiaming Ren , Yicheng Tang , Xingyu Zhang , Weiwei Ping , Jing Wang , Yi Sun , Febri Baskoro , Afriyanti Sumboja , Dezhao Wang , Zhimei Huang , Hongfa Xiang , Xiaohui Song
{"title":"One-Pot joule heating for constructing stable interface layers and fes-mediated electrochemical recovery of spent graphite","authors":"Xianqi Wu , Jiaming Ren , Yicheng Tang , Xingyu Zhang , Weiwei Ping , Jing Wang , Yi Sun , Febri Baskoro , Afriyanti Sumboja , Dezhao Wang , Zhimei Huang , Hongfa Xiang , Xiaohui Song","doi":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104984","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104984","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Spent graphite (SG) anode materials are critical for achieving \"carbon neutralization,\" but current recycling methods face challenges such as high energy consumption, environmental pollution, and limited practical applications. This study introduces a novel approach using Joule heating to construct an artificial solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer with C-S-P bonds on the surface of SG in one pot. Characterizations via X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Raman spectroscopy confirmed the formation of C-S-P bonds and FeS nanoparticles. During cycling, these bonds facilitate the in-situ generation of a Li<sub>3</sub>P-based SEI layer, as verified by in-situ Raman spectroscopy and High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM). This SEI layer improves Li⁺ transport and enhances fast-charging performance. The FeS nanoparticles and Li<sub>3</sub>PO<sub>4</sub> coating layer, together with the in-situ formed Li<sub>3</sub>P-based SEI layer, formed a conductive network, thereby enhancing the conductivity and discharge performance of the graphite. The recycled graphite (RG) delivers a specific capacity of 101 mAh g⁻<sup>1</sup> after 3000 cycles at 3 C, a nearly 2.5 times improvement over commercial graphite (CG). Full-cell and pouch-cell tests demonstrated superior performance under high-current conditions. This work offers a promising solution for high-value recycling of SG, advancing sustainable lithium-ion battery development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":306,"journal":{"name":"Energy Storage Materials","volume":"86 ","pages":"Article 104984"},"PeriodicalIF":20.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146205591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Energy Storage MaterialsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-17DOI: 10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104999
Yaxin Wang , Yongheng Si , Huimin Wang , Yunjiang Zhang , Chenyu Huang , Shaorui Sun
{"title":"Nb⁵⁺ concentration-gradient driven lattice and charge coupling for structural and interfacial stability in cobalt-free high-nickel cathodes","authors":"Yaxin Wang , Yongheng Si , Huimin Wang , Yunjiang Zhang , Chenyu Huang , Shaorui Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104999","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104999","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nickel-rich layered oxides are key cathodes for high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries, but cobalt removal exacerbates lattice and interfacial degradation, especially under high-voltage operation. This study introduces a Nb⁵⁺ concentration-gradient doping strategy based on a “lattice-charge” coupling concept to achieve multiscale stabilization of cobalt-free LiNi₀.₈Mn₀.₂O₂ (NM82). A decreasing Nb gradient from surface to bulk forms a “surface-reinforced, bulk-stabilized” structure. The Nb-rich surface preferentially occupies Ni sites, forming a robust Nb-O covalent network that strengthens transition metal-oxygen bonding, suppresses oxygen release, and mitigates interfacial side reactions. Concurrently, the Nb-lean bulk maintains efficient Li⁺ transport and electronic conductivity. High-valence Nb⁵⁺ also modulates Ni valence via charge compensation, reducing Ni³⁺ content to suppress Jahn-Teller distortion and stabilize the NiO₆ octahedral framework. This enhances reversibility of the H2→H3 phase transition. Electrochemical and structural analyses, supported by first-principles calculations, confirm a “lattice reinforcement–charge regulation” mechanism that strengthens the oxygen framework and improves thermal and cycling stability. The optimized NM82-1.0 cathode retains 95.4% capacity after 100 cycles at 4.3 V and 89.2% at 4.5 V, shows a >25 °C increase in exothermic peak temperature, and reduces precursor costs by over 13% versus commercial NCM. This work highlights the critical role of high-valence gradient doping in lattice–charge co-stabilization and provides a viable route for developing robust, cobalt-free nickel-rich cathodes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":306,"journal":{"name":"Energy Storage Materials","volume":"86 ","pages":"Article 104999"},"PeriodicalIF":20.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146209167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Energy Storage MaterialsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-31DOI: 10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104944
Shen Liu , Yiyuan Yan , Shichao Zhang, Dezhi Yan, Chao Jin, Shuai Yin, Qiang Lu, Wangwei Ren, Qianfan Zhang, Yalan Xing
{"title":"A MOF-Reinforced Hybrid Crosslinked Quasi-Solid Electrolytes via In Situ Polymerization for Stable Lithium Metal Batteries","authors":"Shen Liu , Yiyuan Yan , Shichao Zhang, Dezhi Yan, Chao Jin, Shuai Yin, Qiang Lu, Wangwei Ren, Qianfan Zhang, Yalan Xing","doi":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104944","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104944","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Although polymer electrolytes constructed by in-situ curing of cyclic ethers show great application potential, they also face challenges such as poor oxidation stability and low lithium-ion transference number. Herein, a strategy is proposed to fabricate a network structural composite polymer electrolyte (CPE) via in situ hybrid crosslinking polymerization, using nano-UIO66 as the centers and DOL as the polymeric matrix (PDOL@UIO66). This design not only enhances the ionic conductivity of the CPE, but also addresses the issues of filler sedimentation and agglomeration associated with conventional composite electrolytes. Moreover, the incorporation of MOF fillers contributes to further improvements in both the stability and electrochemical performance of the CPE. As a result, the PDOL@UIO66 electrolyte achieves a high ionic conductivity of 1.31 × 10<sup>–3</sup> S cm<sup>-1</sup> and a satisfactory oxidation potential of 4.8 V. These properties enable the PDOL@UIO66-based lithium symmetric battery exhibit exceptional cycling stability over 1100 h at 0.2 mA cm<sup>-2</sup>. And the capacity retention of the prepared LiCoO<sub>2</sub> and NCM523/Li quasi-solid state batteries reached 86.1% after 500 cycles and 87.4% after 200 cycles at room temperature. This strategy of constructing hybrid crosslinking CPE utilizing MOF as the center through in situ polymerization provides new insights for the commercialization of high energy density lithium metal batteries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":306,"journal":{"name":"Energy Storage Materials","volume":"86 ","pages":"Article 104944"},"PeriodicalIF":20.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146089598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Energy Storage MaterialsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-04DOI: 10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104966
Wenting Li , Diquan Xu , Rui Wang , Mohsen Shakouri , Huan Pang
{"title":"Tailored material design and scalable integration of 3D-printed flexible batteries for wearable electronics: A comprehensive review","authors":"Wenting Li , Diquan Xu , Rui Wang , Mohsen Shakouri , Huan Pang","doi":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104966","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104966","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The burgeoning field of wearable flexible electronics has generated a pressing need for electrochemical energy storage (EES) systems that combine high electrochemical performance with excellent mechanical compliance. Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, has emerged as a transformative approach, offering unparalleled advantages in structural design freedom, material efficiency, and device customization. These capabilities make AM a disruptive technology for the production of next-generation flexible batteries. This article systematically reviews recent advancements in 3D-printed flexible energy storage devices, providing a comprehensive overview of the most widely used AM techniques in the field of flexible electronics. Each technique is rigorously evaluated in terms of its technological distinctiveness and suitability for specific applications. Furthermore, the review discusses material selection strategies for 3D-printed flexible batteries, with critical assessment of advanced functional materials for use in electrodes, separators, and electrolytes. Finally, based on persistent challenges—such as the limited synergy between materials and processes, and the trade-off between printing resolution and efficiency—future research directions are proposed.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":306,"journal":{"name":"Energy Storage Materials","volume":"86 ","pages":"Article 104966"},"PeriodicalIF":20.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146122279","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Energy Storage MaterialsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-22DOI: 10.1016/j.ensm.2025.104831
Muhammad Kashif Majeed , Rashid Iqbal , M. Zeeshan Ashfaq , Muhammad Akram , M. Umar Majeed , Adil Saleem
{"title":"Advancing all-solid polymer electrolytes for lithium batteries: From molecular design to device integration","authors":"Muhammad Kashif Majeed , Rashid Iqbal , M. Zeeshan Ashfaq , Muhammad Akram , M. Umar Majeed , Adil Saleem","doi":"10.1016/j.ensm.2025.104831","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ensm.2025.104831","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The growing demand for safe, high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) in electric vehicles and portable electronics has spurred intensive research into solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) as promising alternatives to conventional liquid electrolytes. Liquid electrolytes, though widely used, suffer from issues such as leakage, flammability, and dendrite growth, which limit the long-term safety and reliability of LIBs. All-solid polymer electrolytes (ASPEs) address these challenges by combining intrinsic safety with excellent mechanical flexibility, scalable processability, and compatibility with lithium metal anodes (LMA). In this review, we systematically summarize the latest advances in ASPEs based on diverse polymer systems, including polyacrylonitrile (PAN), polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and its copolymers, polyethylene oxide (PEO), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polycarbonate (PC), polyethylene glycol (PEG), polyurethane (PU), polysulfone (PSU), polysiloxane-based electrolytes, polyphosphazenes, and poly(ionic liquids) (PILs). We highlight their structural features, electrochemical properties, and modification strategies aimed at enhancing ionic conductivity, lithium-ion (Li<sup>+</sup>) transference number (<em>t<sub>Li+</sub></em>), and interfacial stability. Particular emphasis is placed on hybrid and composite approaches, functional group engineering, and interfacial regulation techniques that balance ionic transport with mechanical and thermal robustness. Finally, we present a forward-looking perspective on future research opportunities, including the integration of self-healing functionalities, scalable synthesis methods, and advanced solid-state battery architectures. This comprehensive review aims to provide a roadmap for the rational design and application of ASPEs in next-generation lithium (Li) batteries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":306,"journal":{"name":"Energy Storage Materials","volume":"86 ","pages":"Article 104831"},"PeriodicalIF":20.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145813607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Energy Storage MaterialsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-16DOI: 10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104910
Ahmed Abdel-Aziz , Junwei Li , Mujtaba Aminu Muhammad , Puwu Liang , Baffa Haruna , Ahmed Zaki Alhakemy , Mukhammadjon Adilov , Rustam Ashurov , Khatam Ashurov , Da Chen , Xiang Hu , Zhenhai Wen
{"title":"Anion substitution driven lattice-engineered tin-based quaternary chalcogenide for long-life and high-energy sodium-ion batteries","authors":"Ahmed Abdel-Aziz , Junwei Li , Mujtaba Aminu Muhammad , Puwu Liang , Baffa Haruna , Ahmed Zaki Alhakemy , Mukhammadjon Adilov , Rustam Ashurov , Khatam Ashurov , Da Chen , Xiang Hu , Zhenhai Wen","doi":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104910","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104910","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tin-based chalcogenides hold great promise as high-energy anodes for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to their rich redox chemistry, yet their performance is hindered by sluggish ion transport and structural degradation. Herein, we present sophisticated multinary SnSSeTe/C core-shell nanostructures, wherein the concurrent incorporation of Se and Te not only establishes robust interfacial C-Se-Te-Sn bonds but also induces precise lattice-level substitution within SnS, thereby unlocking unprecedented structural and electronic tunability, along with structural resilience, significantly facilitating the reverse alloy conversion mechanism. Comprehensive kinetic analyses and in situ characterization reveal that anion substitution generates abundant lattice vacancies, which not only enhance Na-ion adsorption but also open fast-diffusion channels for accelerated transport kinetics. Density functional theory calculations further confirm that selenium/tellurium-rich coordination weakens polar C-S-Sn bonding and lowers redox energy barriers, thus markedly accelerating reaction dynamics. Consequently, the SnSSeTe/C anode delivers ultrahigh initial Coulombic efficiency of 91.71%, excellent rate capability, and long-term cycling stability with a reversible capacity of 395 mAh g<sup>-1</sup> over 2000 cycles at a high current density of 5 A g<sup>-1</sup>. Moreover, a full SIB assembled with a Na<sub>3</sub>V₂(PO₄)₃/C cathode achieves an impressive energy density of 258 Whkg<sup>-1</sup>. This work underscores the disruptive potential of multinary structural engineering in guiding rational electrode design toward high-performance SIBs for sustainable energy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":306,"journal":{"name":"Energy Storage Materials","volume":"86 ","pages":"Article 104910"},"PeriodicalIF":20.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145972639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Energy Storage MaterialsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-02-16DOI: 10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104996
Jiawen Chen , Tianqi Yang , Chunxiang Xian , Long Wang , Haijun Yang , Yang Wang , Chen Li , Fengxiang Chen , Guoxiang Pan , Jianbo Wu , Tengfei Zhang , Jiayuan Xiang , Yongqi Zhang , Ming Song , Lingjie Zhang , Yang Xia , Wenkui Zhang , Qi Liu , Xinhui Xia
{"title":"Ammonium fluoride plasma-triggered interface reconstruction of LLZTO for advanced solid-state batteries","authors":"Jiawen Chen , Tianqi Yang , Chunxiang Xian , Long Wang , Haijun Yang , Yang Wang , Chen Li , Fengxiang Chen , Guoxiang Pan , Jianbo Wu , Tengfei Zhang , Jiayuan Xiang , Yongqi Zhang , Ming Song , Lingjie Zhang , Yang Xia , Wenkui Zhang , Qi Liu , Xinhui Xia","doi":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104996","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104996","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ta-doped garnet Li<sub>7-x</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>2-x</sub>Ta<sub>x</sub>O<sub>12</sub> (LLZTO) solid electrolytes are emerging as a premier oxide electrolyte, however, its practical application is hindered by surface Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> inert layers and poor electrode compatibility. Herein, we report a novel and efficient solid-source ammonium fluoride plasma method to modify the surface of LLZTO to address its interfacial challenges. The synergistic modification via NH<sub>4</sub>F plasma achieves one-step conversion of Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> into beneficial LiF/Li<sub>3</sub>N composite interphase layer on LLZTO in several minutes. The formation mechanism of dual-phase LiF/Li<sub>3</sub>N layer is due to coupling reactions between Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> and F<sup>−</sup> and N<sup>x−</sup> radicals from NH<sub>4</sub>F plasma. This synergistic design not only eliminates the Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> inert layer, but also simultaneously optimizes interfacial wettability, minimizes impedance, and reinforces mechanical integrity, supported by theoretical calculations. The plasma modification also activates LLZTO lattices with increased room-temperature ionic conductivity from 6 × 10<sup>−4</sup> to 7.6 × 10<sup>−4</sup> S cm<sup>−1</sup>. Consequently, symmetric cells assembled with the modified LLZTO exhibit stable cycling life for 4000 h at 0.4 mA cm<sup>−2</sup> and 0.4 mAh cm<sup>−2</sup>. Furthermore, full cells paired with LFP and NCM cathodes demonstrate enhanced rate performance and cycling stability. The developed plasma approach resolves the interfacial bottlenecks of LLZTO, offering mechanistic insights for oxide electrolyte optimization for advanced solid-state batteries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":306,"journal":{"name":"Energy Storage Materials","volume":"86 ","pages":"Article 104996"},"PeriodicalIF":20.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146209168","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hybrid experts-decoupled and physics-informed neural network for lithium-ion battery degradation modeling and prognosis","authors":"Jialiu Zeng , Zhiming Yang , Haitao Zhu , Yifu Chen , Tianlun Huang , Penghui Tan , Xinyu Zhou , Mengyuan Zhou , Yun Zhang , Huamin Zhou","doi":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.105002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.105002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Accurate estimation of the State of Health (SOH) for lithium-ion batteries is crucial for extending service life and mitigating safety risks. However, the prevailing data-driven approaches for SOH estimation regard the internal degradation mechanisms as a black box, resulting in significant challenges such as high data requirements for complex physical models, limited model transferability, and poor electrochemical interpretability. To address these challenges with precision and comprehensiveness, we propose a hybrid experts-decoupled and physics-informed neural network (HyED-PINN), which decouples the degradation behavior and different physical fields. The HyED-PINN leverages expert models for different physical fields to extract electrochemical quantities, and employs physics-informed loss functions to train and recouple the related quantities for accurate SOH estimation. Notably, the sufficient transferability of HyED-PINN is validated by the combination of diverse datasets (electrode types, charge/discharge protocols, and operating conditions). The proposed model achieves high prediction accuracy, with the lowest RMSE reaching 0.54% on the CALCE dataset and remaining below 1.6% across all evaluated datasets. Compared with conventional neural networks, the HyED-PINN exhibits superior performance in small-sample scenarios, enhanced transfer learning capability, and importantly improved electrochemical interpretability. Overall, this study highlights the promise of physics-informed machine learning for accurate SOH estimation and extends its applicability to real-time risk detection of physical fields during battery operation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":306,"journal":{"name":"Energy Storage Materials","volume":"86 ","pages":"Article 105002"},"PeriodicalIF":20.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146778028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Energy Storage MaterialsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2026-01-30DOI: 10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104943
Dong-Sheng Bai (白东升) , Shuai-Wei Wu (吴帅伟) , Na Wu (吴娜) , An-Min Liu (刘安敏) , Yang Yan (颜洋)
{"title":"An Ion–dipole interaction regulation of desolvation kinetics and interfacial stability for stable and fast-charging sodium-ion batteries","authors":"Dong-Sheng Bai (白东升) , Shuai-Wei Wu (吴帅伟) , Na Wu (吴娜) , An-Min Liu (刘安敏) , Yang Yan (颜洋)","doi":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104943","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104943","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sodium-ion batteries are promising candidates for grid-scale energy storage application. Nevertheless, hard carbon anodes suffer from compromised Na<sup>+</sup> desolvation kinetics and inferior interfacial stability in conventional carbonate-based electrolytes. Herein, we propose an ion-pulling strategy via incorporating the ionic liquid N-methyl-N-propylpyrrolidinium bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide (Pyr<sub>13</sub>TFSI) as an additive into the ester-based electrolyte. The Pyr<sub>13</sub><sup>+</sup> cation competitively interacts with carbonate solvents through ion-dipole interactions, which effectively weakens Na<sup>+</sup>-solvent coordination and reduces the desolvation energy at the electrode-electrolyte interface. Meantime, the ion-dipole interactions suppress the diffusion of solvent molecular, thereby reducing the distribution of organic solvents at the interface and promoting the formation of a uniform and inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interface (SEI). As a result, HC anodes exhibit a high initial coulombic efficiency (81.37%), superior rate capability (252.7 mAh g<sup>-1</sup>), and remarkable cycling stability. When paired with Na<sub>3</sub>V<sub>2</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub> cathode, the full cells deliver a specific capacity of 65.1 mA h g<sup>-1</sup> at 20C and retain 80% of their initial capacity after 1216 cycles. This work demonstrates that regulating the bulk electrolyte properties by ionic additive can synergistically enhance interfacial kinetics and stability simultaneously, providing a viable strategy for high-performance SIBs .</div></div>","PeriodicalId":306,"journal":{"name":"Energy Storage Materials","volume":"86 ","pages":"Article 104943"},"PeriodicalIF":20.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146089597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Regenerate large-scale retired second-life battery datasets via recovered capacity labels-based deep learning","authors":"Yuchen Xu , Tianxiang Zeng , Weiwen Peng , Jinpeng Tian , Xiaojian Yi , Qizhi Xu , Shun-Peng Zhu","doi":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104947","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.ensm.2026.104947","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Accurate diagnosis of the health degradation of retired batteries is crucial for ensuring their safe and reliable reuse. While machine learning offers promising solutions, training models to overcome the high heterogeneity of retired batteries requires massive degradation data, leading to high testing costs and substantial energy waste. Here, we reveal the potential to recover large-scale and high-quality second-life battery datasets from field data to assist in diagnosing the health of retired batteries. By seamlessly fusing deep learning and domain knowledge, we enabled the accurate recovery of capacity labels for operating data without regular fully charging or discharging calibrations. To validate the proposed method, we develop a large-scale degradation test on 96 realistic retired batteries, performing over 50,000 charge/discharge cycles to simulate different stationary energy storage scenarios with 24 charge-discharge intervals. With only 3 capacity measurements available over the second-life, the proposed method accurately recovers the capacity labels with a root mean square error below 30 mAh. Furthermore, the health diagnostic model trained on regenerated dataset is comparable to the model trained on real data, with an almost negligible error of less than 5 mAh. More importantly, we expect to save at least 98% of test time, electricity and energy consumption to generate datasets cost-effectively. This study highlights the potential of field data to bridge the critical data gap in diagnosing the health degradation of retired batteries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":306,"journal":{"name":"Energy Storage Materials","volume":"86 ","pages":"Article 104947"},"PeriodicalIF":20.2,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146089610","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}