ABSTRACT
The increase in global energy demand has led to a considerable research focus on rechargeable battery technology. Metal-ion batteries (MIBs) comprise one of the primary representatives in rechargeable battery technology. Recently, various MIBs, including lithium-ion batteries, sodium-ion batteries, and aluminum-ion batteries have drawn enormous research attention. In this regard, several articles emphasizing the material and electrode design for advanced performance of MIBs have been reported so far. In particular, 1D nanowires (NWs) have been regarded as promising electrode materials for improving the energy storage capacity of MIBs. In this chapter, recent advances in the synthesis and application of NWs for MIBs have been summarized. The introductory part comprises the impetus of employing NW electrodes for MIBs. The working principles and types of MIBs and synthetic architecture based on resulting structural features are also discussed. The correlation of the substrates, their structural features, and the electrochemical performance of NW electrodes is analyzed deeply. Finally, the NWs as advanced electrodes for MIBs are concluded.
