Graphene oxide (GO) was initially developed to emulate graphene, but it was soon
recognized as a functional material in its own right, addressing an application space that is …

The lithium–sulfur (Li–S) battery is one of the most promising battery systems due to its high
theoretical energy density and low cost. Despite impressive progress in its development …

The safe operation of rechargeable batteries is crucial because of numerous instances of
fire and explosion mishaps. However, battery chemistry involving metallic lithium (Li) as the …

Lithium (Li) metal, owing to its high specific capacity and low redox potential as a Li+ ion
source in rechargeable lithium batteries, shows impressive prospects for electrochemical …

The Zn metal anode is subject to uncontrolled dendrites and parasitic reactions, which often
require a big thickness of Zn foil, resulting in excess capacity and extremely low utilization …

Graphene‐based nanomaterials have sprung up as promising anode materials for sodium‐
ion batteries due to the intriguing properties of graphene itself and the synergic effect …

Lithium batteries are key components of portable devices and electric vehicles due to their
high energy density and long cycle life. To meet the increasing requirements of electric …

Prelithiation can boost the performance of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). A cost-effective
prelithiation strategy with high quality and high industrial compatibility is urgently required …

A practical high-specific-energy Li metal battery requires thin (≤ 20 μm) and free-standing Li
metal anodes, but the low melting point and strong diffusion creep of lithium metal impede …

Lithium metal anodes coupled with nickel-rich cathodes promise high-energy-density
batteries. Nonetheless, the overall safety of lithium metal batteries is compromised by the …