The lithium metal battery (LMB) is a promising energy storage platform with a distinctively
high energy density in theory, outperforming even those of conventional Li‐ion batteries. In …

Electrodeposition of lithium (Li) metal is critical for high-energy batteries. However, the
simultaneous formation of a surface corrosion film termed the solid electrolyte interphase …

This review presents an overview of the application of electrochemical liquid-phase
transmission electron microscopy (ELP-TEM) in visualizing rechargeable battery reactions …

The practical application of silicon (Si) anodes in the next-generation high-energy lithium-
ion batteries (LIBs) is largely hindered by their capacity loss due to the formation of a solid …

Battery performance is strongly influenced by the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) that forms
from electrolyte decomposition and remains a key target for engineering design. Whereas …

Revealing the underlying correlations between microscopic structures and the fundamental
physicochemical properties is essential for designing better functional materials. Cryogenic …

We use low-dose cryogenic transmission electron microscopy (cryo-TEM) to investigate the
atomic-scale structure of antiperovskite Na2NH2BH4 crystals by preserving the room …

Investigating nanoscale structural variations, including heterogeneities, defects, and
interfacial characteristics, is crucial for gaining insight into material properties and …

As one of the most efficient energy storage devices to date, lithium–ion batteries have been
commercialized for over 30 years. Traditional lithium–ion batteries are gradually …

In Li–ion batteries with conventional liquid electrolytes, the formation of solid electrolyte
interphases (SEIs) at carbonaceous anodes prevents continuous electrochemical …