Intercalation of atoms, ions and molecules is a powerful tool for altering or tuning the
properties—interlayer interactions, in-plane bonding configurations, Fermi-level energies …

Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbide and nitride (MXenes) and 2D
transition metal borides are analogs to MXenes and are given the name MBenes. MXenes …

Graphite is a perfect anode and has dominated the anode materials since the birth of lithium
ion batteries, benefiting from its incomparable balance of relatively low cost, abundance …

Lithium-ion batteries are nowadays playing a pivotal role in our everyday life thanks to their
excellent rechargeability, suitable power density, and outstanding energy density. A key …

Mass transport at the sub-nanometre scale, including selective transport of gases, liquids
and ions, plays a key role in systems such as catalysis, energy generation and storage …

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) continue to draw vast attention as a promising energy storage
technology due to their high energy density, low self-discharge property, nearly zero …

Abstract 2D layered materials typically feature strong in‐plane covalent chemical bonding
within each atomic layer and weak out‐of‐plane van der Waals (vdW) interactions between …

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) enabling fast charging are one of the primary tasks for
accelerating the widespread adoption of electric vehicles. As a dominant anode material in …

Biological ion channels rapidly and selectively gate ion transport through atomic-scale filters
to maintain vital life functions. We report an atomic-scale ion transistor exhibiting ultrafast …

Lithium (Li) is the lightest and most electronegative metallic element and has been
considered the ultimate anode choice for energy storage systems with high energy density …