Use Of LIBS Research Articles

A novel data-driven IBA-ELM model for SOH/SOC estimation of lithium-ion batteries

Lithium-ion batteries (Libs) have become the best power source for electric vehicles due to their high energy density and long cycle life. The state estimation is directly related to the safe and efficient use of Libs. In our previous research, a Bat Algorithm-Extreme Learning Machine (BA-ELM) model was constructed and promising results were achieved for state of health (SOH) estimation. To increase the engineering application value of BA-ELM for SOH/state of charge (SOC) estimation, optimization mechanism of improving the global exploration and local exploitation capabilities of the model was studied. First, three improved methods including a conversion mechanism of Artificial Bee Colony algorithm employing bees and scout bees, a mechanism for adaptive adjustment of the search frequency of bats according to the Euclidean distance difference, and an adaptive inertia weight coefficient method were proposed to construct a novel Improved Bat Algorithm (IBA)-ELM model. Second, a battery life degradation test platform was built to obtain the degradation dataset for Libs. The variation rules of nine battery variables and cycles were revealed. Four high-quality SOH-related features were extracted. Thus, the SOH estimation performance of six models was evaluated. Third, a Libs charge–discharge dataset under driving conditions was collected and processed. Four models were trained based on 72,048 samples from four conditions. Further, SOC estimation tests were conducted on 35,071 samples from completely different conditions. The results show that the root mean square error (RMSE) and mean absolute error (MAE) of SOH estimation by IBA-ELM decreased by 21.93 % and 23.79 %, respectively, compared to those by BA-ELM. The RMSE and MAE of SOC estimation decreased by more than 10 %. Error, radar, and violin plots demonstrate that the IBA-ELM could accurately estimate SOH/SOC in larger scale datasets, simultaneously exhibiting better generalization performance.

A review of integrated battery thermal management systems for lithium-ion batteries of electric vehicles

Lithium-ion batteries have emerged as a promising choice for electric vehicle applications. However, thermal runaway and related catastrophic issues perplex the research community when batteries are subjected to varying charging/discharging and different ambient temperatures. In order to keep the batteries under a safe zone of temperature, battery thermal management occupies utmost importance and hence researchers are switching over to a combination of either two or three strategies since single stragaty could not meet effective thermal management. In a combined strategy, the use of phase change materials and is highly essential due to their inherent thermo-physical properties; both organic and inorganic types have been explored. To enhance the heat dissipation, the phase change materials, regarded as composite phase materials, are being added with graphite powder, nanomaterials, metal foams, and fins are being arranged to the battery cells. The present review enumerates the recent progress made in achieving good thermal performance with hybrid/integrated battery thermal systems with an emphasis on the use of composite phase change materials. The review revealed that the hybrid strategy is performing well, machine learning and advanced optimization methods are being applied to understand the state of health of batteries. Few works are focussed on the mitigation of thermal runaway propagation serving the composite phase change materials as effective flame retardants. The current status and challenges being faced in the use of LIBs is also briefed. It is essential to develop economical integrated battery thermal management systems with parasitic power losses that are compact and safe to attract many city dwellers to adopt pure electric vehicles besides meeting the mandate of sustainable development goals. The review is an attempt to provide a ready reckoner in the area of integrated battery thermal management involving composite phase materials.

Comparison of single and double pulse laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for the detection of biomolecules tagged with photon-upconversion nanoparticles

BackgroundLaser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a well-recognized analytical technique used for elemental analysis. This method is gaining considerable attention also in biological applications thanks to its ability for spatial mapping and elemental imaging. The implementation of LIBS in the biomedical field is based on the detection of metals or other elements that either naturally occur in the samples or are present artificially. The artificial implementation of nanoparticle labels (Tag-LIBS) enables the use of LIBS as a readout technique for immunochemical assays. However, one of the biggest challenges for LIBS to meet immunoassay readout standards is its sensitivity. ResultsThis paper focuses on the improvement of LIBS sensitivity for the readout of nanoparticle-based immunoassays. First, the LIBS setup was optimized on photon-upconversion nanoparticle (UCNP) droplets deposited on the microtiter plate wells. Two collection optics systems were compared, with single pulse (SP) and collinear double pulse (DP) LIBS arrangements. By deploying the second laser pulse, the sensitivity was improved up to 30 times. The optimized SP and DP setups were then employed for the indirect detection of human serum albumin based on immunoassay with UCNP-based labels. Compared to our previous LIBS study, the detection limit was enhanced by two orders of magnitude, from 10 ng mL−1 to 0.29 ng mL−1. In addition, two other immunochemical methods were used for reference, based on the readout of upconversion luminescence of UCNPs and absorbance measurement with enzyme labels. Finally, the selectivity of the assay was tested and the practical potential of Tag-LIBS was demonstrated by the successful analysis of urine samples. Significance and noveltyIn this work, we improved the sensitivity of the Tag-LIBS method by combining new labels based on UCNPs with the improved collection optics and collinear DP configuration. In the instrumental setup optimization, the DP LIBS showed better sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio than SP. The optimizations allowed the LIBS readout to surpass the sensitivity of enzyme immunoassay, approaching the qualities of upconversion luminescence readout, which is nowadays a state-of-the-art readout technique.

A Review on Low-Temperature Performance Management of Lithium-Ion Batteries

Abstract Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are widely used in electric vehicles, energy storage power stations and other portable devices for their high energy densities, long cycle life, and low self-discharge rate. However, they still face several challenges. Low-temperature environments have slowed down the use of LIBs by significantly deteriorating their normal performance. This review aims to resolve this issue by clarifying the phenomenon and reasons for the deterioration of LIB performance at low temperatures. From the perspective of system management, this review summarizes and analyzes the common performance-improving methods from two aspects including preheating and charging optimization and then depicts the future development of methods in this regard. This review is expected to inspire further studies for the improvement of the LIB performance at low temperatures.

Structural and Dynamic Characterization of Li–Ionic Liquid Electrolyte Solutions for Application in Li-Ion Batteries: A Molecular Dynamics Approach

Pyrrolidinium-based (Pyr) ionic liquids (ILs) have been proposed as electrolyte components in lithium-ion batteries (LiBs), mainly due to their higher electrochemical stability and wider electrochemical window. Since they are not naturally electroactive, in order to allow their use in LiBs, it is necessary to mix the ionic liquids with lithium salts (Li). Li–PF6, Li–BF4, and Li–TFSI are among the lithium salts more frequently used in LiBs, and each anion, namely PF6 (hexafluorophosphate), BF4 (tetrafluoroborate), and TFSI (bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)azanide), has its own solvation characteristics and interaction profile with the pyrrolidinium ions. The size of Pyr cations, the anion size and symmetry, and cation–anion combinations influence the Li-ion solvation properties. In this work, we used molecular dynamics calculations to achieve a comprehensive view of the role of each cation–anion combination and of different fractions of lithium in the solutions to assess their relative advantage for Li-ion battery applications, by comparing the solvation and structural properties of the systems. This is the most-comprehensive work so far to consider pyrrolidinium-based ILs with different anions and different amounts of Li: from it, we can systematically determine the role of each constituent and its concentration on the structural and dynamic properties of the electrolyte solutions.

Preparation and Characterization of GG-LiCF3SO3-DMSO Gel Polymer Electrolyte for Potential Lithium-Ion Battery Application

This work uses gellan gum (GG) natural polymer as the base polymer to prepare gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs). Lithium trifluoromethanesulfonate (LiCF3SO3) salt is used as a charge supplier, and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) acts as a plasticizer to keep the electrolyte in gel form. Two electrolyte systems are formed, which are LiCF3SO3-DMSO liquid electrolytes and GG-LiCF3SO3-DMSO GPEs. Liquid electrolyte with a composition of 12.42 wt.% LiCF3SO3-87.58 wt.% DMSO (LN3 electrolyte) revealed the highest room temperature conductivity (σrt) of 9.14 mS cm-1. The highest σrt value obtained by the LN3 electrolyte is strongly influenced by the charge carrier concentration (n) relative to the mobility (µ). To form GPEs, GG is added to the LN3 electrolyte since this sample composition gave the highest σrt. The electrolyte of 2.00 wt.% GG-12.18 wt.% LiCF3SO3-85.82 wt.% DMSO (GN3 electrolyte) showed the highest σrt of 9.96 mS cm-1. The highest σrt value obtained by GN3 electrolyte is strongly influenced by µ rather than n. The conductivity-temperature study showed that the increase in conductivity for GG-LiCF3SO3-DMSO GPEs is controlled by an increase in n, not µ. Linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) for the GN3 electrolyte showed high electrochemical stability up to 4.8 V. Cyclic voltammetry (CV) illustrated the redox process in the GN3 electrolyte is reversible. A lithium-ion battery fabricated with GN3 electrolyte showed a good discharge performance up to 480 hours with an average voltage of 1.50 V discharged at a current of 0.001 mA. Based on this work, it can be concluded that natural polymer GG-based GPE has great potential for use in LIBs as a charge transport medium.

Highly conductive hollow sandwich structure NC@SnO2@Fe2O3 composite with excellent lithium storage and cycling stability

High theoretical discharge capacity and environmental benignity of tin oxide and ferric oxide afforded many options for anode materials and attract lots of attention, while wide application was restricted by low electrical conductivity and structural instability of electrode material. To solve such problems, NC@SnO2@Fe2O3 nanorings were designed through simple hydrothermal method followed by carbonization of polydopamine. Herein, uniform distribution of all elements guaranteed the synergistic effect and enhanced conductivity, the rigid hollow sandwich structure greatly improved the stability of active substances, which will be conducive for extensive use of LIBs. When evaluated as lithium ion battery anodes, the discharge capacity of 748.2 mAh·g−1 of NC@SnO2@Fe2O3 nanorings was obtained at the current density of 400 mA·g−1.

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy - a tool for the chemical investigation of concrete infrastructure

LIBS is a complementary method to XRF and can detect all elements without the need for vacuum conditions. Automated systems are already commercially available capable of scanning surfaces with a resolution of up to 0.1 mm within a few minutes. In addition to possible applications in R&D, LIBS is also used for practical applications in building materials laboratories and even on-site. In view of ageing infrastructure facilities, a reliable assessment of the condition of concrete structures is of increasing interest. For concrete structures, the ingress of potential harmful ions is affecting the serviceability and eventually structural performance. Pitting corrosion induced by penetrating chlorides is the dominant deterioration mechanism. Condition assessment based on frequently performed chloride profiling can be useful to identify the extent and evolution of chloride ingress. This could prove to be more economical than extensive repairs, especially for important infrastructure facilities. Currently the most common procedure for determining the chloride content is wet chemical analysis with standard resolution of 10 mm. The heterogeneity is not considered. LIBS is an economical alternative for determining the chloride content at depth intervals of 1 mm or less. It provides 2D distributions of multiple elements and can locate spots with higher concentrations. The results are directly correlated to the mass of binder and can also be performed on-site with a mobile LIBS-System. The application of a LIBS-system is presented. Calibration is required for quantitative analysis. Concrete cores were drilled, sliced and analyzed to determine the 2D-distribution of harmful elements. By comparing the chloride ingress and the carbonation, the interaction of both processes can be visualized in a measurement that takes less than 10 minutes for a 50 mm x 100 mm drill core. A leaflet on the use of LIBS for the chloride ingress assessment has been completed.

Molecular and atomic manipulation of metal-organic framework-derived LiCoMnO4: An oxygen-deficient strategy for advanced lithium storage

As a novel class of high-voltage cathode materials, spinel lithium transition metal oxides have been faced with demerits including pronounced structural instability caused by Jahn-Teller distortion (especially at the lower voltage region) and severe capacity degradation despite their intriguing electrochemical properties. To extend their functionalities as broad-voltage cathodes, the sacrificial template method has been regarded as a promising way to realize structural and compositional control for desirable electrochemical behaviors. Herein, we report a synthetic protocol to directionally prepare LiCoMnO4 (LCMO) using carboxyl-based metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) as self-sacrificing templates. Impressively, LCMO derived from CoMn-BDC (H2BDC = 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate) displays superior electrochemical performances with a specific capacity of 151.6 mAh g−1 at 1 C (150 mA g−1) after 120 cycles and excellent rate capacity of 91.9 mAh g−1 at 10 C due to the morphology control, microstructural modulation, and atomic manipulation of the MOF precursor. Bestowed by the optimized atomic and electronic structure, abundant oxygen vacancies, and the nanostructure retained from MOF precursors, LCMO materials display extraordinary electrochemical properties, which have been extensively verified by both experimental and theoretical studies. This work not only provides guidelines for the directional design of spinel materials at molecular and atomic levels but also sheds light on the practical use of LIBs with broad range voltage.

Effect of lithium-ion battery diameter on thermal runaway propagation rate under one-dimensional linear arrangement

• Effect of LIB diameter on thermal runaway propagation rate is analyzed. • Dimensionless model for predict thermal runaway propagation rate is proposed. • Thermal runaway propagation rate of LIBs from different manufacturers are compared. The number of related fire accidents is gradually increasing due to the extensive use of LIBs. In this paper, a series of tests were set up to investigate the influence of the diameter of cylindrical lithium battery on the thermal runaway propagation rate. The battery diameter is between 10 mm and 21 mm. Batteries in the modules is a one-dimensional linear arrangement. Results indicate that the thermal runaway development process of a battery with a one-dimensional linear arrangement is quite different from a single battery. The “Warm-up phase” in the battery module is the main reason. The battery diameter affects the parameters of thermal runaway propagation. With the increase of LIB diameter, thermal runaway propagation time increase gradually. Relationship between the dimensional diameter ( B* ) and the dimensional thermal runaway propagation rate ( v* ) was obtained. The accuracy of the model is verified by batteries from test data from different manufacturers.

Closing the climate inequality gap

Electric vehicles and electricity storage systems are major pillars in the German energy transition process towards a renewable energy system. Although both technologies are commonly found in future energy system scenarios, the aspect of resource availability as well as their extended implication on the environment and national economy for battery systems remains uncertain. Therefore, this paper assesses the total cumulated metal demand for Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) in Germany by 2050, based on two distinct battery market scenarios. A multidimensional criticality assessment was conducted to evaluate possible risk implications for Germany concerning the security of supply, the economic vulnerability and environmental impacts. Herein, the perspective of a fair distribution of global resources, determined by the German share of the global population, was applied. We find that supply bottlenecks are to be expected especially for lithium, nickel, and cobalt, as the German demand exceeds its dedicated resource budget. Depending on the market development scenarios, the resource budget of most of the metals for the use in LiBs will be depleted between 2025 and 2030. The vulnerability of the German economy to supply restrictions of related metals is high mainly due to the lack of substitutes, high import reliance as well as a considerable contribution to the national GDP. The evaluation of several mitigation strategies showed that it is possible to significantly reduce the severity of the risks. Effective support schemes and regulations are required to ensure that efficiency measures such as development of novel battery concepts, improved material efficiency in production as well as establishment of effective recycling processes must be implemented without delay.

Multidimensional criticality assessment of metal requirements for lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles and stationary storage applications in Germany by 2050

Electric vehicles and electricity storage systems are major pillars in the German energy transition process towards a renewable energy system. Although both technologies are commonly found in future energy system scenarios, the aspect of resource availability as well as their extended implication on the environment and national economy for battery systems remains uncertain. Therefore, this paper assesses the total cumulated metal demand for Lithium-ion batteries (LiBs) in Germany by 2050, based on two distinct battery market scenarios. A multidimensional criticality assessment was conducted to evaluate possible risk implications for Germany concerning the security of supply, the economic vulnerability and environmental impacts. Herein, the perspective of a fair distribution of global resources, determined by the German share of the global population, was applied. We find that supply bottlenecks are to be expected especially for lithium, nickel, and cobalt, as the German demand exceeds its dedicated resource budget. Depending on the market development scenarios, the resource budget of most of the metals for the use in LiBs will be depleted between 2025 and 2030. The vulnerability of the German economy to supply restrictions of related metals is high mainly due to the lack of substitutes, high import reliance as well as a considerable contribution to the national GDP. The evaluation of several mitigation strategies showed that it is possible to significantly reduce the severity of the risks. Effective support schemes and regulations are required to ensure that efficiency measures such as development of novel battery concepts, improved material efficiency in production as well as establishment of effective recycling processes must be implemented without delay.

Applications of laser‐induced breakdown spectroscopy for soil analysis, part I: Review of fundamentals and chemical and physical properties

AbstractLaser‐induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) has become a prominent analytical technique in recent years for real‐time characterization of soil properties. However, only a few studies of soil chemical and physical properties have been reported using LIBS until recently. The aims of this article are to: (a) provide the basic principles of LIBS for soil analysis and (b) present the use of LIBS for the analysis of soil pH, soil texture and the humification degree of soil organic matter (SOM). The second article will cover soil classification and soil elemental analysis, including plant nutrients, carbon (C) and toxic elements. LIBS is a multi‐element analytical technique based on atomic spectroscopy that employs a high‐energy laser pulse focused onto a sample surface to create a transient plasma. It is a spectroscopic analytical technique that requires very little or no sample preparation, examines each sample in seconds, and offers a flexible platform for the examination of a broad array of elements in the sample. LIBS also can be used to infer soil chemical and physical properties if a relationship exists between the chemical composition and the soil properties. With proper calibration, LIBS has a great potential for real‐time in‐field soil analysis and precision farming that could lead to improved soil management and agricultural production, and reduced agricultural environmental impacts.HighlightsLaser‐induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a fast, multi‐element analytical technique with great potential for soil characterization.Basic principles of LIBS and general description of its use for soil analysis are provided.Soil chemical and physical characterization by LIBS are reviewed and compared to other techniques.LIBS advantages, limitations and challenges are discussed for soil chemical and physical characterization.

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy in heritage science

Abstract Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) is a versatile analytical technique that can be used to probe the elemental composition of materials in diverse types of heritage samples, objects or monuments. The main physical principles underlying LIBS are presented along with analytical figures of merit and technical details concerning instrumentation. In practice, LIBS analysis does not require any sample preparation and the technique is nearly non-invasive, offering close to microscopic spatial resolution and the possibility for depth profile analysis. These features are, at present, available in a number of compact or transportable instruments that offer versatility and enable the use of LIBS for the analysis of a broad variety of objects/samples at diverse locations and this can be highly valuable at several stages of archaeological investigations and conservation campaigns. Representative examples are presented indicating how LIBS has been used to obtain compositional information for materials in the context of archaeological science, art history and conservation.

Elemental Analysis of Cement by Calibration-Free Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (CF-LIBS) and Comparison with Laser Ablation – Time-of-Flight – Mass Spectrometry (LA-TOF-MS), Energy Dispersive X-Ray Spectrometry (EDX), X-Ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF), and Proton Induced X-Ray Emission Spectrometry (PIXE)

The purpose of the present study is to determine the elemental composition of Pakistani cement brands using calibration-free laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (CF-LIBS) and to compare the obtained results with the other analytical techniques such as, laser ablation – time-of-flight – mass spectrometry (LA-TOF-MS), energy dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDX), X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) and proton induced X-ray emission spectrometry (PIXE). Compositional results reveal that all the cement brands are mainly composed of calcium, silicon, iron, aluminum, magnesium, potassium, sodium, titanium, lithium and strontium with varying concentrations. The compositions obtained by LIBS and LA-TOF-MS are in good agreement with results obtained by the other standard techniques and demonstrate the potential use of LIBS for the online monitoring of industrial cement production.

Sb2S3 added bio-carbon: Demonstration of potential anode in lithium and sodium-ion batteries

Activated carbons derived from bio-wastes are quite intriguing, as they possess most of the desirable anodic properties such as larger specific surface area, hierarchical porosity and better electrical conductivity required for exploitation in both LIBs and SIBs. Previously, we have investigated coir pith derived carbon (CPC) which is bestowed with larger specific surface area and uniform distribution of pores for its suitability as energy efficient electrode in electrochemical energy storage systems such as LIBs, SIBs and supercapacitors. As a sequel to our earlier report on the moderate performance of CPC anode this study discusses on the advantages of the composite containing Sb2S3 and CPC in improving the electrochemical performance. Herein, we improved the anodic behavior of CPC, through the incorporation of in-situ formed Sb2S3 obtained from hydrothermal method into the structure of CPC. The CPC/Sb2S3 composite contains ∼11% of Sb2S3 and delivers a capacity of 1100 mA h g−1 at 100 mA g−1 in LIBs and 220 mA h g−1 at 1000 mA g−1 current condition in SIBs. Such a superior electrochemical performance of the composite anode substantiates the synergistic effect of CPC and Sb2S3 in endorsing the suitability of CPC/Sb2S3 anode for use in LIBs and SIBs.

Multi-element analysis of heavy metal content in soils using laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy: A case study in eastern China

Laser induced breakdown spectroscopy is an emerging elemental analytical technique with the advantage of fast response, minimal sample preparation and multi-element analysis capacities. This work studied practical use of LIBS for rapid quantification of 4 (Cu, Ni, Cr, Pb) heavy metal elements in 169 agricultural soil samples. The objective is to conclude an appropriate method to reduce the interference of matrix effect in soils within the scope of data analysis, by comparing several univariate and multivariate methods of LIBS data interpretation (full spectrum and emission lines). The proposed multivariate methods, such as the least absolute shrinkage and selection operator and principal components regression were found to be effective in reducing the matrix interference and the predictive performance was stable in our experiment, approaching normalized root mean squared error of 6.84%, 8.87%, 9,71%, 10.76% for Cu, Ni, Cr and Pb, respectively. Meanwhile, the performance of univariate analysis suffered from such effect. The results showed the importance of utilizing proper multivariate chemometrics for LIBS data interpretation when quantifying the heavy metals in soils.

Anodic Stability of New Sulfone‐Based Electrolytes for Lithium‐Ion Batteries

AbstractTwenty‐two new bifunctional sulfones containing ester, ether and carbonate moieties have been synthesized in the present work. Their physicochemical properties [dynamic viscosity, ionic conductivity in the presence of lithium bis‐trifluoromethanesulfonimidate (LiTFSI), boiling and melting points] and their anodic stability have been investigated. Major drawbacks for the use of these sulfones in lithium‐ion batteries (LiBs) are their high viscosities and high melting points. Nevertheless, these solvents exhibit high anodic stability at platinum, glassy carbon, and NMC (LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3) electrodes and their ionic conductivities in the presence of LiTFSI remain high enough to envisage their use in LiBs despite their high viscosities. In particular, 3‐methoxytetrahydrothiophene 1,1‐dioxide (MESL) is the most interesting among the 22 synthesized sulfones, because MESL exhibits an oxidation potential at a NMC cathode in the presence of LiTFSI of 4.9 V vs. Li/Li+, an ionic conductivity equal to 1 mS cm−1, and a low melting point as well as a high boiling point.

Facile preparation of flower-like hierarchical Nb2O5 microspheres self-assembled by nanorod for high-power anodes in advanced hybrid supercapacitor

In this work, flower-like hierarchical Nb2O5 microspheres self-assembled by nanorod with orthorhombic (T) phase were synthesized using hydrothermal method. The structure and morphology of T-Nb2O5 prepared is characterized by X-ray diffraction (XRD), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM). The structure and morphology evolution mechanisms have been preliminarily proposed for the flower-like hierarchical structure. The electrochemical performances of T-Nb2O5 electrodes synthesized are detailed studied for use in LIBs and HSC devices. The T-Nb2O5 anode exhibits the reversible capacity of 191.42 mA h g−1 at 0.05 A g−1 and excellent rate performance (90.01 mA h g−1 at 5A g−1) in the voltage of 1.1–3.0 V (vs Li/Li+). The HSC using T-Nb2O5 anode and activated carbon cathode device delivers outstanding power density and energy density (8750 W kg−1 and 40.25 W h kg−1) with good stability in the voltage of 0.5–3.0 V.

First-principles investigation of adsorption and diffusion of Li on doped silicenes: Prospective materials for lithium-ion batteries

In this report, we investigate the adsorption energies and diffusion characteristics of Li atom on doped silicenes using first principles density functional theory (DFT) calculations. Our results show that the Li adsorption energy on doped silicenes is larger than pristine silicene. Based on our calculations, Al- and B-doped silicenes, due to creating an electron-deficient center in silicene, show a stronger interaction with Li atom compared to P- and N-doped silicenes. The obtained data for surface and perpendicular diffusion of Li atom show the easier mobility of Li on some doped silicenes compared to pristine silicene. According to our results, doping silicene with nitrogen and phosphorus atoms facilitates the Li surface mobility (diffusion barrier of 0.05 and 0.11 eV, respectively versus 0.18 eV for pure silicene) while, doping with aluminum, speed Li perpendicular diffusion (1.47 eV versus 1.67 eV for pristine silicene). The adsorption energy and diffusion barrier values, show the advantage of doped silicenes for use in LIBs with respect to pure silicene.