eng Oriental Scientific Publishing Company Material Science Research India 0973-3469 2025-09-30 22 2 138 148 23605 article Somarouthu Venkata Govardhana Veera Anjaneya Prasad 1 Yarra Ramu 3 Kotana Kusuma 2 Teki Naga Bhavani 4 Department of Physics and Electronics, Pithapur Rajah’s Government College (A), Kakinada , A.P., India Department of Physics and Electronics, Pithapur Rajah's Government College (Autonomous) Research Center, Affiliated to Adikavi Nannaya University, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India Government College (A), Rajamahendravaram, Andhra Pradesh, India Department of Physics, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, A.P., India Govt. Jr. College, Tadepalligudem, A.P., India Electrolytes are central to the evolution of battery technologies, dictating performance, safety, and energy storage capacity. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the latest advancements in liquid, gel, and solid electrolytes for next-generation batteries. We examine the fundamental properties, recent material innovations, and comparative performance metrics of each electrolyte type, with a focus on ionic conductivity, thermal stability, safety, and compatibility with advanced electrode materials. The review highlights the ongoing shift toward hybrid and composite electrolytes, addresses key challenges in scalability and interface engineering, and discusses future research directions for sustainable and high-performance energy storage systems. https://www.materialsciencejournal.org/vol22no2/next-generation-battery-breakthroughs-a-comprehensive-analysis-of-liquid-gel-and-solid-electrolyte-advancements-in-performance-safety-and-energy-storage-potential/ Battery Safety Electrode Compatibility Energy Storage Gel Electrolytes Ionic Conductivity Lithium-Ion Batteries Liquid Electrolytes Next-Generation Batteries Solid Electrolytes Electrolytes