Liquid-repellent surfaces, such as superhydrophobic surfaces, superoleophobic surfaces,
and slippery liquid-infused surfaces, have drawn keen research interest from the …

Alkali metal batteries based on lithium, sodium, and potassium anodes and sulfur-based
cathodes are regarded as key for next-generation energy storage due to their high …

Electrolytes are critical for the safety and long-term cyclability of potassium ion batteries
(PIBs). However, conventional low-concentration electrolytes cannot simultaneously achieve …

The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is one of the most important components of a battery,
and plays a crucial role in the battery performance. Here, a uniform and elastic SEI was …

In nature, the human body is a perfect self-organizing and self-repairing system, with the
skin protecting the internal organs and tissues from external damages. In this work, inspired …

Electrolyte anions are critical for achieving high-voltage stable potassium-metal batteries
(PMBs). However, the common anions cannot simultaneously prevent the formation of 'dead …

Potassium metal is an appealing alternative to lithium as an alkali metal anode for future
electrochemical energy storage systems. However, the use of potassium metal is hindered …

Nonuniform electrodeposition of lithium during charging processes is the key issue
hindering development of rechargeable Li metal batteries. This deposition process is largely …

Solid‐state potassium metal batteries (SPMBs) are promising candidates for the next
generation of energy storage systems for their low cost, safety, and high energy density …

Recharging batteries operate at sub‐zero temperature is usually limited by the slow ion
diffusion and uneven charge distribution at low temperature. Here, we report a strategy to …