Battery EnergyPub Date : 2026-08-05DOI: 10.1002/bte2.70146
Kai Yu, Huipeng Zeng, Chunyu Liu, Yifei Qin, Zhenyao Wei, Hongli Xu, Jun Wang, Yonghong Deng, Xiaoxiong Xu, Shang-Sen Chi
{"title":"Li6.4La3Zr1.4Ta0.6O12-Reinforced Hybrid Eutectic Polymer Electrolyte With Balancing Ionic Conductivity and Mechanical Strength for Lithium Metal Batteries","authors":"Kai Yu, Huipeng Zeng, Chunyu Liu, Yifei Qin, Zhenyao Wei, Hongli Xu, Jun Wang, Yonghong Deng, Xiaoxiong Xu, Shang-Sen Chi","doi":"10.1002/bte2.70146","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.70146","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The long-standing “solidification penalty” and inherent strength-conductivity trade-off have severely restricted the development of high-energy-density lithium metal batteries (LMBs), as conventional solid-state electrolytes inevitably compromise ionic transport for enhanced safety. Herein, we rationally design a Li<sub>6.4</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>1.4</sub>Ta<sub>0.6</sub>O<sub>12</sub> (LLZTO)-reinforced hybrid eutectic polymer electrolyte (HEE@PF) that subverts this long-held paradigm. The HEE@PF delivers a room-temperature ionic conductivity of 0.484 mS cm<sup>−1</sup>, exceeding that of its liquid eutectic precursor (0.336 mS cm<sup>−1</sup>), while simultaneously doubling puncture strength to 5.5 N, enabled by multiscale synergistic reinforcement mechanisms. LLZTO functions not merely as an inert filler but as a multifunctional active component: it promotes extensive dissociation of LiTFSI, facilitates the formation of percolating ion-conducting pathways, and selectively modulates the decomposition of TFSI<sup>−</sup> anions to engender a robust, Li<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>–enriched solid electrolyte interphase (SEI). Consequently, Li| |Li symmetric cells demonstrate long-term cycling stability (> 600 h at 0.1 mA cm<sup>−2</sup>), and Li| |LiFePO<sub>4</sub> (LFP) full cells retain 80.1% of their initial capacity after 400 cycles at 1 C. Moreover, the system exhibits outstanding rate capability and high-temperature resilience, delivering a stable specific capacity of 99.4 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> after 800 cycles at 1 C under 60°C. This work establishes a generalizable design strategy by transforming passive ceramic fillers into multifunctional active components, accelerating the practicalization of safe high-performance LMBs.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"5 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.1,"publicationDate":"2026-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.70146","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148752758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Battery EnergyPub Date : 2026-07-31DOI: 10.1002/bte2.70143
Frederik Bettels, Tim Niclas Will, Zhihua Lin, Tao Liu, Yuping Liu, Fei Ding, Lin Zhang
{"title":"Multi-Phase Heterostructured NiMoN Nanoflower as Bifunctional Separator Coatings for High-Performance Lithium–Sulfur Batteries","authors":"Frederik Bettels, Tim Niclas Will, Zhihua Lin, Tao Liu, Yuping Liu, Fei Ding, Lin Zhang","doi":"10.1002/bte2.70143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.70143","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries are considered promising candidates for next-generation energy storage owing to their high theoretical energy density and the abundance of sulfur. However, the practical application of Li–S systems is limited by the polysulfide shuttle effect and sluggish redox kinetics. Herein, we report the synthesis and electrochemical evaluation of multi-phase heterostructured nickel molybdenum nitride (NiMoN) nanoflowers as multifunctional separator coatings for Li-S batteries. Structural and morphological analyses reveal porous NiMoN nanostructures composed of coexisting Ni, MoN, and Ni<sub>0.2</sub>Mo<sub>0.8</sub>N phases forming abundant heterointerfaces throughout the nanoflower architecture. These interfaces create highly active catalytic sites that promote strong polysulfide adsorption and accelerate their conversion. Electrochemical studies demonstrate that NiMoN significantly reduces charge transfer resistance, enhances Li<sup>+</sup> diffusion, and accelerates polysulfide redox reactions compared to NiN and uncoated Celgard separators. While NiN exhibits higher initial specific capacities, the interface-rich NiMoN heterostructure demonstrates superior cycling stability, and lower capacity fading, maintaining 864.8 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> after 50 cycles at 0.2 C and exhibiting excellent rate performance with strong reversibility at varying C-rates. These results highlight multi-phase heterostructured NiMoN nanoflowers as a promising dual-metal nitride catalyst for suppressing the shuttle effect and enabling high-performance Li–S batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"5 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.70143","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148647852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Weak Coordination and Structural Stability Synergistically Suppress Structural Relaxation and Achieve Stable Ion Transport in High-Performance All-Solid-State Batteries","authors":"Yongcan Liu, Xudong Shi, Mengze Li, Yongqiang Zhang, Wenxiu He, Hengrui Qiu","doi":"10.1002/bte2.70138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.70138","url":null,"abstract":"<p>PEO-based composite solid electrolyte has attracted <b>wide</b> attention due to its good safety and processability, but its strong coordination and significant structural relaxation behavior limit the transmission performance of Li<sup>+</sup>. Here, Succinonitrile (SN) and Li<sub>0.35</sub>La<sub>0.55</sub>Ti<sub>0.9</sub>Al<sub>0.1</sub>O<sub>3</sub> (LLTO-Al<sub>0.1</sub>) are introduced into polyethylene oxide (PEO). The weak coordination and structural stability synergistic strategy introduced by the two, SN inhibits the coupling of PEO and Li<sup>+</sup> through weak coordination, while Al enables stable transport by increasing the stability of the overall electrolyte, which can be confirmed by molecular dynamics (MD) and in situ EIS, so that the Li||Li symmetrical battery remains stable at 0.1 mA·cm<sup>−2</sup> cycle for 1800 h, achieving rapid lithium ion migration (<i>t</i><sub>Li+</sub> = 0.71) and conductivity (2.76 × 10<sup>−4</sup> S·cm<sup>−1</sup> at 30°C). In addition, its Li||LFP battery still has 83% capacity retention rate after 850 cycles at 5 C. The synergistic strategy of weak coordination and structural stability introduced by Al<sup>3+</sup>/SN to suppress structural relaxation provides some insights into high-performance solid electrolytes.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"5 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.70138","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148553510","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Battery EnergyPub Date : 2026-07-20DOI: 10.1002/bte2.70141
Muhamad Yudatama Perdana, Vineeta Shukla, Isuru Gusthigngnawadu, Santanu Bakshi, Jacob Heil, Anthony R. Richard, Patrick A. Johnson
{"title":"Engineering LiF-Incorporated Biochar Anodes for High-Capacity and Long-Term Stable Lithium Storage","authors":"Muhamad Yudatama Perdana, Vineeta Shukla, Isuru Gusthigngnawadu, Santanu Bakshi, Jacob Heil, Anthony R. Richard, Patrick A. Johnson","doi":"10.1002/bte2.70141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.70141","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Biochar derived from waste biomass provides a sustainable approach for pollution control and cost-effective lithium-ion battery (LIB) production. Among emerging modification strategies, lithium fluoride (LiF) incorporation offers a promising route to improve the lithium-storage performance of biochar-derived anodes. To address these challenges, yellow pine biochar (21.5% ash by TGA) was purified using <i>N</i>-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), reducing impurities to 0.4% and yielding a cleaner, more uniform surface conducive to stable electrochemical performance. The biochar was then carbonized at 1000°C and 1400°C and modified with LiF (3 and 5 wt%) via ball milling to compensate for lithium loss during SEI formation. Structural and compositional analyses were conducted using XRD, XPS, SEM, BET, and Raman spectroscopy, followed by electrochemical evaluation in half-cell configurations. Biochar carbonized at 1000°C delivered 423.7 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> at 0.02 A g<sup>−1</sup>, while incorporation of 3 and 5 wt% LiF boosted capacities to 488.4 and 507.4 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>, respectively. All samples exhibited excellent cycling stability, retaining over 90% after 1600 cycles at 0.5 A g<sup>−1</sup>. Notably, biochar carbonized at 1400°C with 3 wt% LiF showed slightly lower capacity (368.53 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>) but superior stability, maintaining 94% after 1600 cycles. This work presents a practical approach for engineering high-performance biochar-based anodes to achieve durable lithium-ion energy storage.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"5 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.70141","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148615209","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Sustainable Lithium Recovery From Spent NMC622 Cathodes by a CO2-Leaching Pathway","authors":"Judith Sabata Mas, Pouya Abdollahi Darestani, Albert Martínez-Torrents, Frederic Clarens, Mònica Reig, César Valderrama","doi":"10.1002/bte2.70142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.70142","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The growing demand for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) coupled with the need for sustainable end-of-life strategies, highlights the importance of developing environmentally benign hydrometallurgical recovery routes. This work investigates a CO<sub>2</sub>-based leaching route as a selective and efficient approach for Li recovery from NMC 622 cathode material. The leaching mechanism was systematically examined by varying the temperature, pressure, liquid-to-solid ratio, reaction time, and stirring speed to characterize their influence on Li dissolution. The optimized operating window (1 h, 220°C, 110 mL g<sup>−1</sup>, 35 bar, and 500 rpm) yields a Li extraction efficiency of 98.81 ± 1.37%, demonstrating the high selectivity of CO<sub>2</sub>-driven leaching toward lithium over transition metals. Lithium was subsequently recovered as lithium carbonate (Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub>) through controlled rotary evaporation, with 50°C identified as the most energy-efficient crystallization temperature. Structural characterization by SEM and XRD verified the formation of well-crystallized Li<sub>2</sub>CO<sub>3</sub> suitable for further processing for the manufacturing of new cathodes. Furthermore, a feasibility assessment demonstrates that, alongside significant internal energy optimizations, the method achieves an exceptionally low chemical operating expenditure (OPEX) and avoids the generation of hazardous acidic wastewater compared to traditional recycling strategies. Collectively, the results indicate that CO<sub>2</sub>-based hydrometallurgical leaching constitutes a promising and resource-efficient strategy for lithium recovery from spent LIBs, offering reduced chemical consumption, strong selectivity, and lower energy requirements compared with conventional leaching routes.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"5 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.70142","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148615210","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Overcoming the Interface Bottleneck in Solid-State Batteries: Electrolyte Design, Interface Engineering, and Computational Discovery","authors":"Shipeng Liang, Zhehan Xu, Mingzi Sun, Qiuyang Lu, Tong Wu, Baian Chen, Zikang Li, Ziqi Zhou, Lu Lu, Olga Minchukova, Gregori Rymski, Aliaksandr Zhaludkevich, Bolong Huang","doi":"10.1002/bte2.70137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.70137","url":null,"abstract":"<p>All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) with inorganic solid electrolytes promise to surpass the energy density and safety limits of lithium-ion batteries, yet interfacial challenges impede their practical deployment. This review surveys three principal inorganic electrolyte families, oxide garnets (Li<sub>7</sub>La<sub>3</sub>Zr<sub>2</sub>O<sub>12</sub>), sulfide argyrodites (Li<sub>6</sub>PS<sub>5</sub>X), and LGPS-type conductors, and halides (Li<sub>3</sub>MX<sub>6</sub>), through the unifying lens of interface science. We examine the three critical interfaces governing cell performance: the cathode-electrolyte interface, where coatings must block mutual decomposition while enabling Li<sup>+</sup> transfer; the anode-electrolyte interface, where lithium dendrite penetration stems from coupled mechanisms of void-induced current focusing, grain-boundary electronic leakage, and mechanical fracture; and grain boundaries, which act as both ionic bottlenecks and failure initiation sites. Engineering strategies for each interface are assessed. Computational methods from density functional theory to machine learning are surveyed as enablers of accelerated discovery. Finally, we highlight emerging paradigms including high-entropy electrolyte engineering, closed-loop AI-driven discovery, and interface-centric design, arguing that practical solid-state batteries demand co-optimization of electrolyte composition, interface architecture, and computational prediction within an integrated framework.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"5 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.70137","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148615359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Battery EnergyPub Date : 2026-07-14DOI: 10.1002/bte2.70140
Homayun Khezraqa, Hossein Roghani-Mamaqani, Mehdi Salami-Kalajahi
{"title":"Polydopamine Coating on Electrodes for Interphase Engineering in Lithium-Ion Batteries","authors":"Homayun Khezraqa, Hossein Roghani-Mamaqani, Mehdi Salami-Kalajahi","doi":"10.1002/bte2.70140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.70140","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Here, polydopamine (PDA) coating on the surface of the LiCoO<sub>2</sub> cathode and graphite anode enhances both rate capability and cyclability of the cell. PDA serves as an artificial solid electrolyte interphase (ASEI), preventing direct contact between the electrolyte and the anode while providing an ion-conducting path for Li<sup>+</sup> ions. As a result, at current density of 10 mA g<sup>−1</sup>, LiCoO<sub>2</sub>ǀǀPDA-coated Graphite and LiCoO<sub>2</sub>ǀǀGraphite mixed with PDA full cells showed discharge capacity up to 168 and 198 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>, respectively. Initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE) of the cells is obtained 98.3% and 99.1%, respectively, due to the suppression of interfacial side reactions between the electrode and electrolyte. Also, PDA serves as an artificial cathode electrolyte interphase (ACEI) on the cathode, mitigating direct contact between the electrolyte and the active material while providing an ion-conducting pathway for Li<sup>+</sup> ions. As a result, at current density of 10 mA g<sup>−1</sup>, the PDA-coated LiCoO<sub>2</sub>ǀǀGraphite full cell exhibited initial discharge capacity of 168 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>, which decreases to 136 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> after 100 cycles, retaining approximately 68% of its initial capacity. More notably, the LiCoO<sub>2</sub> mixed with PDAǀǀGraphite full cell showed high initial discharge capacity of 187 mAh g<sup>−1</sup>, maintaining 142 mAh g<sup>−1</sup> after 100 cycles, corresponding to capacity retention of approximately 82%. PDA enhances Li<sup>+</sup> diffusion by increasing the diffusion coefficient up to 1.6 × 10<sup>−7</sup> cm<sup>2</sup> s<sup>−1</sup>. This investigation provides new insights into improving the cyclability of PDA-based cathodes and anodes in lithium-ion batteries.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"5 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.70140","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148467089","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Battery EnergyPub Date : 2026-07-13DOI: 10.1002/bte2.70139
Shuang Yang, Lei Tan, Leta Takele Menisa, Xiaotong Wu, Haojie Zhang, Chao Lin, Xiaopeng Li, Jung-Ho Lee
{"title":"Magneto-Electrocatalysis: A Multiscale Perspective on Designing High-Efficiency Electrocatalysts for Clean Energy","authors":"Shuang Yang, Lei Tan, Leta Takele Menisa, Xiaotong Wu, Haojie Zhang, Chao Lin, Xiaopeng Li, Jung-Ho Lee","doi":"10.1002/bte2.70139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.70139","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The development of highly efficient electrocatalysts is pivotal to advancing clean energy conversion technologies, as performance directly dictates the efficiency, stability, and scalability of energy-related processes. Leveraging external magnetic fields to bypass kinetic barriers via multiscale manipulation spanning quantum, nanoscale, and mesoscopic dimensions has emerged as a transformative strategy to transcend the inherent constraints of conventional thermodynamic scaling relations. This review systematically elucidates the mechanisms through which magnetic modulation enhances the intrinsic activity of catalysts during the synthesis stage. At the quantum scale, field-induced spin polarization reconfigures metal–ligand orbital hybridization to intrinsically lower reaction energy barriers. At the atomic scale, an analysis of the synergy between magnetic Gibbs free energy, Lorentz-driven magnetohydrodynamic vortices, and Kelvin forces reveals the fundamental principles governing accelerated interfacial mass transport and regulated gas evolution. Finally, at the mesoscopic scale, magnetic field-directed assembly leverages magnetic dipole interactions and magnetocrystalline anisotropy to construct ordered hierarchical architectures. By establishing clear structure-activity relationships between magnetic field-assisted synthesis, multiscale structural regulation, and catalytic performance enhancement, this review aims to provide new insights to overcome the current bottleneck in electrocatalyst design and to guide the development of next-generation magnetically responsive electrocatalysts for clean energy conversion.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"5 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.70139","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148467037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Research Review on Additives for Lead-Carbon Batteries: From Electrolyte Modification to Designing Multifunctional Composite Materials","authors":"Ziliang Kang, Cheng Fang, Yanping Ma, Jianfeng Zhou","doi":"10.1002/bte2.70130","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.70130","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Lead-carbon batteries (LCBs) represent a significant evolution of traditional lead-acid batteries, offering enhanced performance for applications in renewable energy storage and hybrid electric vehicles. However, challenges such as irreversible sulfation of the negative electrode under high-rate partial-state-of-charge (HRPSoC) conditions, accelerated hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) due to carbon addition, and structural degradation of positive active materials (PAM) limit their cycle life and efficiency. This review systematically summarizes recent advances in additive engineering to address these issues, covering electrolyte modifications, carbon-based materials, lead-carbon composites, and PAM optimization. These advancements will bolster the role of LCBs as cost-effective, durable solutions for large-scale energy storage.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"5 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.70130","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148466935","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Battery EnergyPub Date : 2026-07-09DOI: 10.1002/bte2.70136
Mohamad Fani Sulaima, Sunny Arora, Robert Frischer, Hamidreza Namazi
{"title":"Physics-Informed Artificial Intelligence for Battery Degradation, Aging, and Lifetime Prediction","authors":"Mohamad Fani Sulaima, Sunny Arora, Robert Frischer, Hamidreza Namazi","doi":"10.1002/bte2.70136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/bte2.70136","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Accurate prediction of battery degradation, aging trajectories, and lifetime is critical for electrochemical energy storage systems, with direct implications for safety, reliability, and lifecycle cost. Although artificial intelligence (AI)–based approaches have shown strong short-term performance in state-of-health and remaining useful life estimation, many remain data-driven and show limited robustness under long-term cycling, operating-regime shifts, and extrapolation beyond training data. Physics-based degradation models provide mechanistic insight, but face challenges related to computational cost, parameter uncertainty, and scalability. This review positions physics-informed artificial intelligence (PIAI) as an integrative modeling paradigm that can improve data efficiency, physical consistency, uncertainty awareness, and decision reliability when appropriately constrained and validated. Unlike reviews that examine AI algorithms, degradation mechanisms, hybrid models, digital twins, or uncertainty-aware prognostics separately, this work provides a unified multiscale synthesis linking degradation physics, PIAI model construction, uncertainty quantification, structured validation, and BMS/digital-twin deployment. We examine how physical laws, degradation constraints, and uncertainty representations are embedded into learning architectures and analyze failure modes of black-box and poorly constrained hybrid models. The review proposes a five-layer framework for trustworthy battery lifetime prediction and identifies directions for physically credible, uncertainty-aware, and deployment-ready battery intelligence.</p>","PeriodicalId":8807,"journal":{"name":"Battery Energy","volume":"5 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":11.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/bte2.70136","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148466936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}