Recent progress and challenges of self-healing batteries

With the exponential growth of portable electronic devices and wearable technologies, batteries are currently required to deliver not only high energy density and extended cycling performance but also enhanced safety and exceptional durability. Inspired by the self-repair mechanism observed in natur...

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Main Authors: Zhonggui Quan, Xinyi Xiu, Meng Li, Li Song, Xuting Jin, Zhen Zhou
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Language:English
Published: Tsinghua University Press 2025-03-01
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Online Access:https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/EMD.2025.9370058
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description With the exponential growth of portable electronic devices and wearable technologies, batteries are currently required to deliver not only high energy density and extended cycling performance but also enhanced safety and exceptional durability. Inspired by the self-repair mechanism observed in natural systems, a self-healing strategy shows great application potential in enabling batteries to resist external physical and chemical damage. In this review, we provide a detailed exploration of the application of self-healing materials in battery components, including electrodes, electrolytes, and encapsulation layers. We also analyze the advantages and limitations of various self-healing mechanisms, highlighting their roles in optimizing battery performance. By presenting a comprehensive synthesis of existing research, the potential pathways for advancing the development of self-healing batteries are identified, as well as the key challenges and opportunities within this field. This review aims to promote the practical integration of self-healing batteries in smart and flexible electronic devices, paving the way for safer, more reliable, and long-lasting energy storage systems.
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spelling doaj-art-d0011fe2bd694f4e9bd846b43dbdb2172025-08-20T03:07:06ZengTsinghua University PressEnergy Materials and Devices3005-33153005-30642025-03-0131937005810.26599/EMD.2025.9370058Recent progress and challenges of self-healing batteriesZhonggui Quan0Xinyi Xiu1Meng Li2Li Song3Xuting Jin4Zhen Zhou5Henan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450003, ChinaInterdisciplinary Research Center for Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaInterdisciplinary Research Center for Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaHenan Institute of Advanced Technology, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450003, ChinaInterdisciplinary Research Center for Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaInterdisciplinary Research Center for Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering, School of Chemical Engineering, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450001, ChinaWith the exponential growth of portable electronic devices and wearable technologies, batteries are currently required to deliver not only high energy density and extended cycling performance but also enhanced safety and exceptional durability. Inspired by the self-repair mechanism observed in natural systems, a self-healing strategy shows great application potential in enabling batteries to resist external physical and chemical damage. In this review, we provide a detailed exploration of the application of self-healing materials in battery components, including electrodes, electrolytes, and encapsulation layers. We also analyze the advantages and limitations of various self-healing mechanisms, highlighting their roles in optimizing battery performance. By presenting a comprehensive synthesis of existing research, the potential pathways for advancing the development of self-healing batteries are identified, as well as the key challenges and opportunities within this field. This review aims to promote the practical integration of self-healing batteries in smart and flexible electronic devices, paving the way for safer, more reliable, and long-lasting energy storage systems.https://www.sciopen.com/article/10.26599/EMD.2025.9370058self-healing batteriesgel electrolyteshigh-performance electrodesfunctional substrate
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Recent progress and challenges of self-healing batteries
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self-healing batteries
gel electrolytes
high-performance electrodes
functional substrate
title Recent progress and challenges of self-healing batteries
title_full Recent progress and challenges of self-healing batteries
title_fullStr Recent progress and challenges of self-healing batteries
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title_short Recent progress and challenges of self-healing batteries
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topic self-healing batteries
gel electrolytes
high-performance electrodes
functional substrate
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