Machine Learning Assisted Development of COFs Materials as Solid Electrolytes for Lithium-Ion Batteries—A Mini Review
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have emerged as promising candidates for solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to their tunable pore sizes, high surface areas, and exceptional thermal stability. However, the rational design of COF-based SSEs is hindered by the vast combinatorial chemical space, synthetic complexity, and the need for precise control over structure-property relationships. Machine learning (ML) has revolutionized the development of COF materials by enabling high-throughput screening, predictive modeling, and optimization of synthesis conditions. This review systematically explores the integration of ML in COF-based SSE development, focusing on structure prediction, synthesis-performance optimization, and the application of digital twin strategies. We highlight the role of ML in accelerating the discovery of high-performance COF-based solid-state electrolytes, optimizing ionic conductivity, and enhancing interfacial stability. By summarizing the synergistic pathways between computational simulations and experimental validation, this review offers strategic guidelines for overcoming traditional “trial-and-error” R&D bottlenecks, paving the way for the next generation of high-energy-density LIBs.
Authors
- Zhihong Lin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9036-1662)
- Faheem Mushtaq
- Jianhui Sang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1780-6158)
- Hong Zhao
- Hamza Mushtaq
- Qidong Gong
- Wenbin Lin
- Zhenyu Hong
- Wenhao Xu
Institutions
- Foshan University (CN)
- Universitätsmedizin Göttingen (DE)
- CIC energiGUNE (ES)
- University of Göttingen (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Electric Vehicle Journal
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/wevj17030113
- Primary Topic
- Covalent Organic Framework Applications
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Basic and Applied Basic Research Foundation of Guangdong Province