Reviews of selected 100 recent papers for lithium batteries (Feb. 1, 2019 to Mar. 31, 2019)

This bimonthly review paper highlights 100 recent published papers on lithium batteries. We searched the Web of Science and found 2208 papers on line from Feb. 1,2019 to Mar. 31,2019. 100 of them were selected to be highlighted. Layered oxide and high voltage spinel cathode materials are still under extensive investigations for the structure evolution and modifications. Large efforts were devoted to Si based composite anode materials for analyzing the mechanism for Li storage and SEI formation. The cycling properties of metallic lithium electrode are improved by constructing 3D electrode, using different kinds of surface cover layer, substrate and electrolyte additives. The performances in Li-S and solid state battery are investigated. The studies of solid state electrolytes are focus on the method of preparation and the transport mechanism. Number of papers related to solid state batteries including electrode and battery design and manufacturing methods. There are a few papers related to Li/S battery, Li-air battery for improving their cycling performance. And more papers related to cell analyses, theoretical simulations, and modeling.