Chemomechanics of rechargeable batteries: status, theories, and perspectives

LS de Vasconcelos, R Xu, Z Xu, J Zhang… - Chemical …, 2022 - ACS Publications
Chemomechanics is an old subject, yet its importance has been revived in rechargeable
batteries where the mechanical energy and damage associated with redox reactions can …

Designing electrolytes and interphases for high-energy lithium batteries

H Wan, J Xu, C Wang - Nature Reviews Chemistry, 2024 - nature.com
High-energy and stable lithium-ion batteries are desired for next-generation electric devices
and vehicles. To achieve their development, the formation of stable interfaces on high …

Fast-charging capability of graphite-based lithium-ion batteries enabled by Li3P-based crystalline solid–electrolyte interphase

S Tu, B Zhang, Y Zhang, Z Chen, X Wang, R Zhan… - Nature Energy, 2023 - nature.com
Li+ desolvation in electrolytes and diffusion at the solid–electrolyte interphase (SEI) are two
determining steps that restrict the fast charging of graphite-based lithium-ion batteries. Here …

In situ formed uniform and elastic SEI for high-performance batteries

M Gu, AM Rao, J Zhou, B Lu - Energy & Environmental Science, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
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 …

Step by Step Induced Growth of Zinc‐Metal Interface on Graphdiyne for Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries

X Luan, L Qi, Z Zheng, Y Gao, Y Xue… - Angewandte Chemie …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Rechargeable aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) promise high energy density, low redox
potential, low cost and safety; however, their cycle performances are seriously insufficient to …

Electrode potential influences the reversibility of lithium-metal anodes

S Ko, T Obukata, T Shimada, N Takenaka… - Nature Energy, 2022 - nature.com
Lithium-metal batteries are a promising technology to address the emerging demand for
high-energy-density storage systems. However, their cycling encounters a low Coulombic …

Taming Solvent–Solute Interaction Accelerates Interfacial Kinetics in Low‐Temperature Lithium‐Metal Batteries

CB Jin, N Yao, Y Xiao, J Xie, Z Li, X Chen… - Advanced …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Lithium (Li)‐metal batteries promise energy density beyond 400 Wh kg− 1, while their
practical operation at an extreme temperature below− 30° C suffers severe capacity …

High entropy liquid electrolytes for lithium batteries

Q Wang, C Zhao, J Wang, Z Yao, S Wang… - Nature …, 2023 - nature.com
High-entropy alloys/compounds have large configurational entropy by introducing multiple
components, showing improved functional properties that exceed those of conventional …

Selective Potassium Deposition Enables Dendrite‐Resistant Anodes for Ultrastable Potassium‐Metal Batteries

Y Feng, AM Rao, J Zhou, B Lu - Advanced Materials, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Instability at the solid electrolyte interface (SEI) and uncontrollable growth of potassium
dendrites have been pressing issues for potassium‐ion batteries. Herein, a self‐supporting …

Optimize lithium deposition at low temperature by weakly solvating power solvent

T Ma, Y Ni, Q Wang, W Zhang, S Jin… - Angewandte …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
For lithium (Li) metal batteries, the decrease in operating temperature brings severe safety
issues by more disordered Li deposition. Here, we demonstrate that the solvating power of …