On the Current and Future Outlook of Battery Chemistries for Electric Vehicles-Mini Review

As the electrification of the transportation industry is accelerating, the energy storage markets are trying to secure more reliable and environmentally benign materials. Advanced materials are the key performance enablers of batteries as well as a key element determining the cost structure, environmental impact, and recyclability of battery cells. In this review, we analyzed the state-of-the-art cell chemistries and active electrode and electrolyte materials for electric vehicles batteries, which we believe will dominate the battery chemistry landscape in the next decade. We believe that major breakthroughs and innovations in electrode materials such as high-nickel cathodes and silicon and metallic lithium anodes, along with novel liquid electrolyte formulations and solid-state electrolytes, will significantly improve the specific capacity of lithium batteries and reduce their cost, leading to accelerated mass-market penetration of EVs.

Automated summary

With the acceleration of the electrification of the transportation industry, the importance of key factors such as battery performance, cost structure, environmental impact, and recyclability has increased. By analyzing the latest cell chemistries and materials, we believe that major breakthroughs and innovations in electric vehicle batteries will occur in the next decade. These advancements will improve energy density and reduce costs, leading to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles.