Batteries is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access journal focusing on battery technology and materials, published monthly by MDPI. It is affiliated with the International Society for Porous Media (InterPore), whose members benefit from reduced article processing charges (APC).
Open Access Policy
All articles published by MDPI are immediately accessible worldwide under an open-access license. No special permission is required to reuse any part of an article, including figures and tables. For articles published under a Creative Commons CC BY license, any part may be reused as long as the original work is properly cited. More information can be found on the MDPI website.
Publication Highlights
- Feature Papers: These represent cutting-edge research with significant potential for high impact in the field. They must be substantial original articles that involve multiple techniques, provide future research directions, and describe practical applications. Feature Papers are submitted upon invitation or recommendation by scientific editors and must receive favorable feedback from reviewers.
- Editor’s Choice Articles: Selected by scientific editors from MDPI journals, these articles are recommended for their potential interest to readers or significance in their research areas. This selection aims to showcase some of the most exciting work published in the journal.
Journal Metrics
- Impact Factor: 4.6 (2023)
- 5-Year Impact Factor: 5.3 (2023)
- Indexing: The journal is indexed in Scopus, SCIE (Web of Science), Inspec, Ei Compendex, CAPlus/SciFinder, and other databases.
- Rapid Publication: Manuscripts are peer-reviewed, and authors receive a first decision approximately 19.7 days after submission, with acceptance to publication taking about 2.6 days on average for papers published in the latter half of 2024.
Recognition of Reviewers
Reviewers who deliver timely and thorough peer-review reports receive vouchers for discounts on the APC of their next publication in any MDPI journal, acknowledging their contributions.
Sections of the Journal
The journal publishes articles across seven topical sections, covering various aspects of battery technology and applications.
Latest Articles
Some of the most recent articles published in Batteries include:
- “Solid-State Lithium Batteries: Advances, Challenges, and Future Perspectives” – This review discusses the advantages of solid-state lithium-ion batteries, including safety and energy density, while addressing key challenges and manufacturing techniques.
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“A Review of Lithium–Sulfur Batteries Based on Metal–Organic Frameworks: Progress and Prospects” – This article examines lithium-sulfur batteries, focusing on the potential of metal-organic frameworks to overcome current challenges.
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“Electrochemical Studies of Metal Phthalocyanines as Alternative Cathodes for Aqueous Zinc Batteries” – This study explores the performance of metal phthalocyanines as cathodes in aqueous zinc batteries, emphasizing the importance of transition metals in enhancing electrochemical properties.
For more detailed insights, readers are encouraged to access the full articles through the journal’s website.
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