On account of major bottlenecks of the power lithium-ion battery, authors come up with the concept of integrated battery systems, which will be a promising future for high-energy lithium-ion batteries to improve energy density and alleviate anxiety of electric vehicles.
The energy density of the traditional lithium-ion battery technology is now close to the bottleneck, and there is limited room for further optimization. Now scientists are working on designing new types of batteries with high energy storage and long life span. In the automotive industry, the battery ultimately determines the life of vehicles.
Presently, as the world advances rapidly towards achieving net-zero emissions, lithium-ion battery (LIB) energy storage systems (ESS) have emerged as a critical component in the transition away from fossil fuel-based energy generation, offering immense potential in achieving a sustainable environment.
Lithium-sulfur batteries (Figure 2), like solid-state batteries, are poised to overcome the limitations of traditional lithium-ion batteries (Wang et al., 2023). These batteries offer a high theoretical energy density and have the potential to revolutionize energy storage technologies (Wang et al., 2022).
Overall, the abundance, cost-effectiveness, and enhanced safety profile of sodium- and potassium-ion batteries position them as promising alternatives to lithium-ion batteries for the next-generation of energy storage technologies.
In summary, the exploration of ‘Beyond Lithium-ion’ signifies a crucial era in the advancement of energy storage technologies. The combination of solid-state batteries, lithium-sulfur batteries, alternative chemistries, and renewable energy integration holds promise for reshaping energy generation, storage, and utilization.