Lithium-Ion Battery Technology Development Review: History, Current Status, and Future Prospects

Yingli Li

doi:10.63313/MS.4001

Authors

Yingli Li College of Material, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Key Laboratory of Organosilicon Chemistry and Material Technology, Min-istry of Education, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou 311121 Zhejiang, PR China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63313/MS.4001

Keywords:

Lithium-ion batteries, Cathode materials, Electrolytes

Abstract

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), as the core of modern energy storage technology, have profoundly reshaped human society's understanding and application of mobile energy. Since Sony Corporation first commercialized LIBs in 1991, they have expanded from consumer electronics to strategic industries such as electric vehicles (EVs), energy storage systems, and aerospace. Under the global con-sensus on carbon neutrality goals, the technological iteration and market ex-pansion of LIBs have become key drivers of the energy revolution. This article systematically reviews the technological development history of LIBs, analyzes the current industrial status, and explores future technological trends and chal-lenges.

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