Chemical reaction networks (CRNs), defined by sets of species and possible reactions
between them, are widely used to interrogate chemical systems. To capture increasingly …

Silicon, with its remarkable specific capacity of 4200 mAh g− 1 and abundant natural
resources, presents a promising anode material for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, it …

Electrolytes, consisting of salts, solvents, and additives, must form a stable solid electrolyte
interphase (SEI) to ensure the performance and durability of lithium (Li)-ion batteries …

Electrolyte decomposition constitutes an outstanding challenge to long-life Li-ion batteries
(LIBs) as well as emergent energy storage technologies, contributing to protection via solid …

Silicon (Si)-based materials were considered to be the most promising anodes for next-
generation lithium-ion batteries because of their high theoretical specific capacity. However …

Due to its high energy density, lithium metal is a promising electrode for future energy
storage. However, its practical capacity, cyclability and safety heavily depend on controlling …

Controlling the interfacial chemistries of the cathode and anode in potassium ion full-cells is
critically important for better K+ storage; however, the correlation between cathode …

Li-ion batteries have a potential risk of thermal runaway. Current safety evaluations in
academia and industry rely on experiments or semi-empirical simulations. This limits the …

The lithium-mediated system catalyzes nitrogen to ammonia under ambient conditions.
Herein we discover that trace amount of water as an electrolyte additive─ in contrast to prior …

Out-of-equilibrium electrochemical reaction mechanisms are notoriously difficult to
characterize. However, such reactions are critical for a range of technological applications …