Theory-guided experimental design in battery materials research
A reliable energy storage ecosystem is imperative for a renewable energy future, and
continued research is needed to develop promising rechargeable battery chemistries. To …
continued research is needed to develop promising rechargeable battery chemistries. To …
Understanding the cathode–electrolyte interphase in lithium‐ion batteries
The electrode–electrolyte interface is one of the major components enabling Li‐ion batteries
(LIBs) to function reversibly. Often, the solid–electrolyte interphase (SEI) at the anode is …
(LIBs) to function reversibly. Often, the solid–electrolyte interphase (SEI) at the anode is …
Robust Anode‐Free Sodium Metal Batteries Enabled by Artificial Sodium Formate Interface
Sodium metal batteries (NMBs) have attracted increasing attention as next‐generation
rechargeable batteries. How to improve their cycling stability and safety under limited …
rechargeable batteries. How to improve their cycling stability and safety under limited …
Room‐temperature sodium–sulfur batteries and beyond: realizing practical high energy systems through anode, cathode, and electrolyte engineering
The increasing energy demands of society today have led to the pursuit of alternative energy
storage systems that can fulfil rigorous requirements like cost‐effectiveness and high …
storage systems that can fulfil rigorous requirements like cost‐effectiveness and high …
Design principles of sodium/potassium protection layer for high‐power high‐energy sodium/potassium‐metal batteries in carbonate electrolytes: a case study of …
The sodium (potassium)‐metal anodes combine low‐cost, high theoretical capacity, and
high energy density, demonstrating promising application in sodium (potassium)‐metal …
high energy density, demonstrating promising application in sodium (potassium)‐metal …
Red phosphorous‐derived protective layers with high ionic conductivity and mechanical strength on dendrite‐free sodium and potassium metal anodes
Sodium metal anodes are ideal candidates for advanced high energy density Na metal
batteries. Nevertheless, the unstable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), the uncontrollable …
batteries. Nevertheless, the unstable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), the uncontrollable …
Metal chalcogenide hollow polar bipyramid prisms as efficient sulfur hosts for Na-S batteries
Sodium sulfur batteries require efficient sulfur hosts that can capture soluble polysulfides
and enable fast reduction kinetics. Herein, we design hollow, polar and catalytic bipyramid …
and enable fast reduction kinetics. Herein, we design hollow, polar and catalytic bipyramid …
Novel organic molecule enabling a highly-stable and reversible sodium metal anode for room-temperature sodium-metal batteries
The cycle life of sodium metal batteries is hampered primarily by the unwarranted growth of
sodium dendrites and their low Coulombic efficiency. Electrolyte additives can extend the …
sodium dendrites and their low Coulombic efficiency. Electrolyte additives can extend the …
Holey graphene for electrochemical energy storage
Graphene and its hybrids have been considered promising candidates for electrochemical
energy storage because of their fascinating physicochemical properties. However, they …
energy storage because of their fascinating physicochemical properties. However, they …
Progress in the development of solid-state electrolytes for reversible room-temperature sodium–sulfur batteries
Proliferation in population with booming demand for viable energy storage solutions led to
the exploration of storage technology beyond lithium-ion batteries. Sodium–sulfur batteries …
the exploration of storage technology beyond lithium-ion batteries. Sodium–sulfur batteries …