Since the advent of the Li ion batteries (LIBs), the energy density has been tripled, mainly
attributed to the increase of the electrode capacities. Now, the capacity of transition metal …

Originating from “rocking‐chair concept”, lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) have become one of
the most important electrochemical energy storage technologies, which have largely …

Individually functionalized cation‐and anion‐based ionic additives are designed to mitigate
the interfacial side reaction occurring on both the positive and negative electrode surfaces …

Inorganic surface coatings such as Al2O3 are commonly applied on positive electrode
materials to improve the cycling stability and lifetime of lithium-ion cells. The beneficial …

Unwanted self-discharge of LFP/AG and NMC811/AG cells can be caused by in situ
generation of a redox shuttle molecule after formation at elevated temperature with common …

The impact of graphite materials on capacity retention in Li-ion cells is important to
understand since Li inventory loss due to SEI formation, and cross-talk reactions between …

Fast-charging lithium-ion cells require electrolyte solutions that balance high ionic
conductivity and chemical stability. The introduction of an organic ester co-solvent is one …

Potassium metal batteries coupling with high‐voltage manganese hexacyanoferrate
(MnHCF) cathodes are promising candidates for energy storage devices. Ethers are the …

Gas evolution is fundamentally problematic in rechargeable batteries, and may lead to
swelling, smoking, and device‐level failure. In laboratories, monitoring gas evolution can …

Recently, high-energy density cells containing nickel-rich cathodes and silicon-based
anodes have become a practical solution for increasing the driving range of electric …