Block copolymer electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: Strategies to boost both ionic conductivity and mechanical strength

T Wang, L Zhong, M Xiao, D Han, S Wang… - Progress in Polymer …, 2023 - Elsevier
The mechanically hard phase and ionically conductive phase endow suitably designed
block copolymer electrolytes (BCPEs) with the “Janus” property, thus providing the …

[HTML][HTML] Liquid electrolyte chemistries for solid electrolyte interphase construction on silicon and lithium-metal anodes

S Park, S Kim, JA Lee, M Ue, NS Choi - Chemical Science, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Next-generation battery development necessitates the coevolution of liquid electrolyte and
electrode chemistries, as their erroneous combinations lead to battery failure. In this regard …

Hydrotropic solubilization of zinc acetates for sustainable aqueous battery electrolytes

D Dong, T Wang, Y Sun, J Fan, YC Lu - Nature Sustainability, 2023 - nature.com
Among the more sustainable battery chemistries, the aqueous zinc system is receiving
renewed interest. To accelerate the practical applications of this promising technology, an …

Machine-learning-assisted design of a binary descriptor to decipher electronic and structural effects on sulfur reduction kinetics

Z Han, R Gao, T Wang, S Tao, Y Jia, Z Lao, M Zhang… - Nature Catalysis, 2023 - nature.com
The catalytic conversion of lithium polysulfides is a promising way to inhibit the shuttling
effect in Li–S batteries. However, the mechanism of such catalytic systems remains unclear …

[HTML][HTML] Electrolyte design for lithium-ion batteries with a cobalt-free cathode and silicon oxide anode

S Ko, X Han, T Shimada, N Takenaka, Y Yamada… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) to power electric vehicles play an increasingly important role in
the transition to a carbon neutral transportation system. However, at present the chemistry of …

[HTML][HTML] A corrosion inhibiting layer to tackle the irreversible lithium loss in lithium metal batteries

C Jin, Y Huang, L Li, G Wei, H Li, Q Shang, Z Ju… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
Reactive negative electrodes like lithium (Li) suffer serious chemical and electrochemical
corrosion by electrolytes during battery storage and operation, resulting in rapidly …

Monodispersed Sub‐1 nm Inorganic Cluster Chains in Polymers for Solid Electrolytes with Enhanced Li‐Ion Transport

Y Cheng, X Liu, Y Guo, G Dong, X Hu… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The organic–inorganic interfaces can enhance Li+ transport in composite solid‐state
electrolytes (CSEs) due to the strong interface interactions. However, Li+ non‐conductive …

High-performance solid-state lithium metal batteries achieved by interface modification

L Zhai, K Yang, F Jiang, W Liu, Z Yan, J Sun - Journal of Energy Chemistry, 2023 - Elsevier
Garnet-structured ceramic electrolyte Li 6.75 La 3 Zr 1.75 Ta 0.25 O 12 (LLZTO) attracts
significant consideration in solid-state Li metal batteries due to its wide electrochemical …

A Novel Potassium Salt Regulated Solvation Chemistry Enabling Excellent Li‐Anode Protection in Carbonate Electrolytes

S Zhang, X Zhuang, X Du, X Zhang, J Li… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In lithium‐metal batteries (LMBs), the compatibility of Li anode and conventional lithium
hexafluorophosphate‐(LiPF6) carbonate electrolyte is poor owing to the severe parasitic …

Achieving High‐Power and Dendrite‐Free Lithium Metal Anodes via Interfacial Ion‐Transport‐Rectifying Pump

Y Feng, B Zhong, R Zhang, M Peng… - Advanced Energy …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Metallic lithium is a fascinating anode for the next‐generation energy‐dense rechargeable
batteries owing to the highest theoretical specific capacity and lowest electrochemical …