Sodium metal anodes have attracted significant attention due to their high specific capacity
(1166 mA hg− 1), low redox potential (− 2.71 V vs the standard hydrogen electrode), and …

Rechargeable room-temperature sodium–sulfur (Na–S) and sodium–selenium (Na–Se)
batteries are gaining extensive attention for potential large-scale energy storage …

Non-uniform metal deposition and dendrite formation in high-density energy storage devices
reduces the efficiency, safety and life of batteries with metal anodes. Superconcentrated …

Although ionic thermoelectric (iTE) materials can have very high thermopower, it is of great
significance to develop novel methods to further improve the ionic thermopower and figure …

Sodium-ion batteries are expected to be more affordable for stationary applications than
lithium-ion batteries, while still offering sufficient energy density and operational capacity to …

A solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on a sodium (Na) metal anode strongly affects the Na
deposition morphology and the cycle life of Na metal batteries (SMBs). SMB applications are …

After the past decade's rapid development, the commercial demands for sodium ion
batteries (SIBs) have been put on the schedule for large-scale energy storage. Even though …

This is the first report of a multifunctional separator for potassium‐metal batteries (KMBs).
Double‐coated tape‐cast microscale AlF3 on polypropylene (AlF3@ PP) yields state‐of‐the …

Ionic liquids (ILs) have become highly popular solvents over the last two decades in a range
of fields, especially in electrochemistry. Their intrinsic properties include high chemical and …

Ionic liquid electrolytes have been utilized in rechargeable batteries, yet their effect on the
anode interphase evolution has been barely studied. Herein, we investigate the interfacial …