Current lithium‐ion battery technology is approaching the theoretical energy density
limitation, which is challenged by the increasing requirements of ever‐growing energy …

Self-assembly offers unique possibilities for fabricating nanostructures, with different
morphologies and properties, typically from vapour or liquid phase precursors. Molecular …

Side reactions on zinc metal (Zn) anodes are formidable issues that cause limited battery life
of aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (AZIBs). Here, a facile and controllable layer‐by‐layer (LbL) …

Si has become the most promising anode materials for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) due to its
high theoretical specific capacity and comparable low discharge potential. However, the …

Multifunctional structural batteries have gained interest in recent years due to their capability
to simultaneously store electrochemical energy and bear mechanical load. The structural …

The colloidal synthesis of functional nanoparticles has gained tremendous scientific
attention in the last decades. In parallel to these advancements, another rapidly growing …

The depletion of fossil fuel resources and its impact on the environment provide a
compelling motivation for the development of sustainable energy sources to meet the …

Polyethylene oxide (PEO) is one of the most widely used polymeric ion conductors which
has the potential for a wide range of applications in energy storage. The enhancement of …

Flexible and high‐performance lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) encounter challenges due to the
inherent trade‐offs in conventional electrode designs, particularly concerning mechanical …

The drawbacks of amorphous hard carbon are its low conductivity and structural instability,
due to its large volume change and the occurrence of side reactions with the electrolyte …