The recent booming of high-energy density batteries is critical to the decarbonization of the
transportation and power generation sectors. Among the candidates, anode-free Li-metal …

Ideal rechargeable lithium battery electrolytes should promote the Faradaic reaction near
the electrode surface while mitigating undesired side reactions. Yet, conventional …

Micro-sized alloying anodes offer lower cost and higher capacity than graphite in Li-ion
batteries. However, they suffer from fast capacity decay and low Coulombic efficiency in …

Cation solvation is well understood in the bulk solution phase, but knowledge is limited
regarding the electrode–electrolyte interface. The process by which cation solvation …

The growth of dendrites in Li/Na metal batteries is a multifaceted process that is controlled
by several factors such as electric field, ion transportation, temperature, and pressure …

The development of low-temperature lithium metal batteries (LMBs) encounters significant
challenges because of severe dendritic lithium growth during the charging/discharging …

Aqueous Zn metal batteries face significant obstacles such as rampant Zn dendrite growth
and side reactions besides their benefits. Adding trace amounts of organic additives in …

All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) represent the next generation of technology, offering
tremendous potential in safety and energy density. However, successfully integrating high …

Improving the low-temperature performance of lithium-ion batteries is critical for their
widespread adoption in cold environments. In this study, we designed a novel LHCE …