Materials TodayPub Date : 2025-06-10DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.06.008
Xin Zhang , Mingjin Dai , You Wu , Yunxia Hu , Qinghe Wang , Shuai Wang , Huiming Shang , Biying Tan , Zhen Su , Yanan Ding , Kaihui Liu , Yongqing Fu , Jinzhong Wang , PingAn Hu , Dechang Jia , Yu Zhou , Linben Ling , Xiaolei Chen
{"title":"A liquid copper strategy for wafer-scale single-crystalline hexagonal boron nitride with tunable thickness","authors":"Xin Zhang , Mingjin Dai , You Wu , Yunxia Hu , Qinghe Wang , Shuai Wang , Huiming Shang , Biying Tan , Zhen Su , Yanan Ding , Kaihui Liu , Yongqing Fu , Jinzhong Wang , PingAn Hu , Dechang Jia , Yu Zhou , Linben Ling , Xiaolei Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.06.008","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.06.008","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Wafer-scale single-crystalline hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) films can act as an excellent interface dielectric, and are highly desirable as an ideal platform for electronic devices. However, those practical applications require the controllable synthesis of single-crystalline h-BN multilayers over large area. Here, we demonstrate a wafer-scale growth approach that can realize precise thickness-tunable single-crystalline h-BN multilayer by using liquid copper as the catalytic substrate. The production of wafer-scale thickness-tunable single-crystalline h-BN multilayer is clearly evidenced by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and centimetre-scale characterization techniques of Low Energy Electron Diffraction (LEED). All evidences show that the h-BN films are produced via a self-collimation of circular grains combined with the process that subsequently created circular h-BN domains can be further nucleated, grown and finally coalesced into a new single crystalline layer on the surface of the previously formed h-BN layer. This liquid metal approach provides a feasible way to grow wafer-scale single-crystal directly, which facilitate the wide application of two-dimensional (2D) devices and synthesize of other vdW materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"88 ","pages":"Pages 168-177"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144841550","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Materials TodayPub Date : 2025-06-10DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.03.028
Rajamohanan Sobhana Anju, N. Raveendran Shiju
{"title":"On the 10th anniversary of borophene: Birth, growth and status quo","authors":"Rajamohanan Sobhana Anju, N. Raveendran Shiju","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.03.028","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.03.028","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Borophene, the Two-Dimensional (2D) allotrope of boron has gained unprecedented attention and set off a sensation even before its synthesis. Undoubtably, this is largely due to the astonishing properties exhibited by graphene, the 2D allotrope of carbon. Being placed neighboring to carbon in the periodic table and the impressive bonding proficiency of boron, simulated an upsurge of research interest in boron nano structures; and boron was considered as the best candidate to form low dimensional planar structures analogous to graphene. At its tenth birth year, with intense research being carried out, it’s very interesting to look back at the history of borophene and evaluate its growth. While reviewing the evolution of borophene, it is indeed worthwhile to note the inevitable role played by theoretical calculations in predicting the structure, stability and even practical routes to borophene. Unlike other reviews, this review approaches the experimental realization of borophene chronologically showcasing how the theoretical calculations, together with experimental research, derived the 2D form from bulk boron clusters with elegance and sense. Should borophene possess a ‘narrative of its inception’, or a ‘birth story’, it would resemble the initial section of this review. This approach will be relevant and engaging for both general audience and those specializing in material science. The review also offers a contextual comprehension and acknowledges the challenges that have been successfully navigated. Further, the review provides an overview of advancements in the applications of borophene, primarily confined to experimental findings aimed at assessing the actual outcomes achieved with in the ten year time frame. Finally, in addition to the commercialization aspects of borophene, drawing from the current state of research, some rational recommendations and outlook are presented.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"88 ","pages":"Pages 393-414"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144842029","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Materials TodayPub Date : 2025-06-09DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.021
Chen Chen , Xincao Tang , Mengjie Wang , Yanan Ma , Siliang Wang , Yang Yue
{"title":"Multiscale porous structured MXene: Synthesis, design and applications in batteries and supercapacitors","authors":"Chen Chen , Xincao Tang , Mengjie Wang , Yanan Ma , Siliang Wang , Yang Yue","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.021","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The porous structure of 2D MXene play a critical role in addressing ion transport and kinetic limitations of traditional electrodes, enabling significant improvements of electrochemical performance for energy storage applications. In contrast to previous reviews those have focused only on a specific type of pore structure, this review systematically summarizes the construction strategies and structural properties of micropores, mesopores, and macropores of MXene electrodes, and outlines their evolution from single-scale regulation to multiscale synergistic coupling enhancement. On the basis of a brief review of the synthesis methods and physicochemical properties of MXene, we detail the introduced key structural parameters (e.g. pore size, pore geometry), and elucidate their synergistic effect on ion/electron transport pathways, active site exposure, and electrolyte wettability. Furthermore, this review analyzes the unique roles and synergies of different pore scales in energy storage mechanisms, and discusses the application progress of multiscale porous MXene in lithium-ion batteries, zinc-ion batteries, supercapacitors, and so on. This review aims to provide practical insights into the rational design and application of multiscale porous MXene, thereby promoting advancements in energy storage technologies and related fields.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"88 ","pages":"Pages 526-551"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144842046","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Materials TodayPub Date : 2025-06-08DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.022
Lin Zhou , Fenghui Duan , Yinghao Zhou , Xiangren Bai , Zhihao Jiang , Tianshui Zhou , Qian Li , Hengwei Luan , Gan Li , Junhua Luan , Xuliang Chen , Annan Chen , Ying Li , Xu Wang , Tao Yang , Jian Lu
{"title":"Nanotwinned precipitates induced ultra-strong AlCoCrFeNi2.1 eutectic high-entropy alloy through additive manufacturing","authors":"Lin Zhou , Fenghui Duan , Yinghao Zhou , Xiangren Bai , Zhihao Jiang , Tianshui Zhou , Qian Li , Hengwei Luan , Gan Li , Junhua Luan , Xuliang Chen , Annan Chen , Ying Li , Xu Wang , Tao Yang , Jian Lu","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span><span>Modulating the secondary phase is a key approach to enhancing the mechanical properties of metallic materials, relying heavily on processing methods and alloy composition. Here, we harness the extreme printing conditions of laser-based </span>powder bed fusion to create a non-equilibrium microstructure dominated by the B2 phase in an AlCoCrFeNi</span><sub>2.1</sub><span> eutectic<span><span> high-entropy alloy (EHEA). A simple post-heat treatment introduces high-density nanoprecipitates, featuring ultrafine parallel twin lamellae (∼2.4 nm), into the B2 matrix. These nanotwinned (NT) precipitates, unprecedented in traditionally processed HEAs, form via an intriguing two-step process, involving the transformation of the hexagonal close-packed into an NT structure through the slipping of Shockley partial dislocations. The successful incorporation of nanotwin into precipitates delivers remarkable strengthening of 565 MPa without compromising ductility compared to the as-built sample. The resulting </span>tensile strength<span> reaches 2200 MPa at room temperature, marking one of the highest strengths reported for additively manufactured HEAs. This breakthrough paves the way to fabricate structural materials with unique microstructures and excellent properties for broad applications.</span></span></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"88 ","pages":"Pages 99-108"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144841777","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Materials TodayPub Date : 2025-06-06DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.020
Wei Gu , Qingyu Guo , Yuhao Zhang , Yaogang Li , Qinghong Zhang , Kerui Li , Chengyi Hou , Hongzhi Wang
{"title":"Activation-independent biphasic liquid metal conductor enables multilayer stretchable electronics","authors":"Wei Gu , Qingyu Guo , Yuhao Zhang , Yaogang Li , Qinghong Zhang , Kerui Li , Chengyi Hou , Hongzhi Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span><span>Liquid metal-based polymer composites<span> are extensively employed in diverse stretchable electronics. Achieving initial conductivity and strain insensitivity typically necessitates activation or sintering. Therefore, the development of a facile, activation-independent stretchable conductor is critical for advancing liquid metal-based polymer composites. However, the mechanisms underlying activation-independent initial conductivity and strain insensitivity in these liquid metal-based conductors remain unclear and require further investigation. Furthermore, antibacterial properties and biocompatibility are essential for strain-insensitive conductors to reduce microbial infection risks and ensure safe interaction with biological tissues. Here, we present the synthesis of a two-component hydrogel-like liquid metal composite slurry without additional conductive components. The resulting solid–liquid biphasic conductor (SLBC), patterned from the slurry, exhibits a </span></span>network topology with activation-independent initial conductivity (20974 S/cm), strain insensitivity (R/R</span><sub>0</sub><span> ≈ 21.12 at 2200 % strain), excellent cyclic stability (over 40,000 cycles), multilayer vertical interconnect accesses (VIA) connectivity, and antibacterial properties and biocompatibility. Additionally, we developed a multilayer stretchable wireless ECG patch that facilitates real-time monitoring of personal states via a deep learning model, demonstrating the reliability, versatility, and practicality of the SLBC.</span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"88 ","pages":"Pages 89-98"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144841776","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Materials TodayPub Date : 2025-06-06DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.04.016
Huan Liang , Hongtu Xu , Yang Yang , Kejun Yin , Zhijun Yang , Zefeng Chen , Enjian He , Yixuan Wang , Shuhan Zhang , Yen Wei , Qiulin Chen , Guoli Wang , Yan Ji
{"title":"A dual-catalyst strategy for liquid crystal elastomers with actuation stability and efficient reprogrammability","authors":"Huan Liang , Hongtu Xu , Yang Yang , Kejun Yin , Zhijun Yang , Zefeng Chen , Enjian He , Yixuan Wang , Shuhan Zhang , Yen Wei , Qiulin Chen , Guoli Wang , Yan Ji","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.04.016","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.04.016","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span>The introduction of dynamic covalent bonds<span> (DCBs) endows liquid crystal elastomers<span><span> (LCEs) with reprocessability while maintaining structural integrity, expanding their potential applications in advanced shape-morphing devices. Actuation<span> stability of covalent adaptable LCEs is critical for prolonging service life; however, existing solutions may compromise reprocessability and reuse. Here, we propose a dual-catalyst strategy to achieve both long-term actuation stability and efficient programmability in covalent adaptable LCEs. A volatile catalyst and a thermal-latent catalyst are applied, each enabling </span></span>transesterification but functioning independently in two sequential stages. In the first stage, stable actuation in the presence of the latent catalyst is realized, withstanding up to 10,000 cyclic actuation</span></span></span><strong>—</strong>significantly surpassing the maximum of 1,000 cyclic actuation reported in previous works. In the second stage, efficient reprocessability is achieved by activating the thermal-latent catalyst to release a strong base. Moreover, the spatial–temporal activation of the latent catalyst enables localized, gradient, and stepwise orientation. This strategy provides a novel solution to balancing the trade-off between actuation stability and reprocessability, which can also be extended to other covalent adaptable networks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"88 ","pages":"Pages 27-35"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144841849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Materials TodayPub Date : 2025-06-04DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.019
Teresa Aditya , Pranay Saha , Santosh K. Misra , Maha Alafeef , Priyanka Ray , Enrique A. Daza , Aaron S. Schwartz-Duval , Indu Tripathi , Dipanjan Pan
{"title":"Spatio-temporal nano-biomineralization and pro-antibiotic release for synergistically combatting multidrug-resistant bacteria","authors":"Teresa Aditya , Pranay Saha , Santosh K. Misra , Maha Alafeef , Priyanka Ray , Enrique A. Daza , Aaron S. Schwartz-Duval , Indu Tripathi , Dipanjan Pan","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.019","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.019","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span><span>With the emergence and prevalence of drug resistance in microorganisms, bacterial infections and related diseases are major causes of global health concerns. A host of factors, including regulatory restrictions hindering the production of new antibiotics by the pharmaceutical industries, makes it essential to develop a platform for combatting multidrug-resistant bacteria with known drugs and druggable alternatives. Herein, we present a combinatorial approach that harnesses the bactericidal properties of silver nanoparticles<span> along with a levofloxacin </span></span>prodrug<span> embedded within the lipid nanoparticle. The spatio-temporal synergistic effect of combined prodrug technology and biomineralization enables targeted, controlled drug release within bacterial cells, enhancing bioavailability, overcoming drug resistance, and minimizing systemic toxicity while leveraging in-situ silver nanoparticle formation for amplified antimicrobial efficacy. Our studies report the formation of homogeneous nanoparticles of ∼ 100 ± 20 nm in diameter within bacteria resulting in synergistic enhancement of bactericidal effect. The </span></span><em>in-vitro</em> studies with Gram-positive <span><em>Bacillus subtilis</em></span> resulted in important insight into the mechanism of uptake and reduction of silver ion incorporated within the lipid nanoparticles inside the bacterial cell, which have been extrapolated to <em>in-vivo</em> studies. This concept was further consolidated with <em>in-vitro</em> studies on multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria <span><em>Klebsiella pneumoniae</em></span><span>. We further showed time-dependent intracellular uptake of the nanocarriers<span><span> and cleavage of the prodrug in the presence of bacterial esterase enzyme using </span>hyperspectral imaging<span>, confocal microscopy, and mass spectrometry. </span></span></span><em>In vivo</em><span> studies carried out in a rodent model also revealed significant enhancement of the nanocarriers’ bactericidal properties compared to individual components and demonstrated their biocompatibility.</span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"88 ","pages":"Pages 64-77"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144841775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Materials TodayPub Date : 2025-06-03DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.04.018
Di Zhang , Yunhao Wu , Huican Mao , Guimei Han , Jianling Li
{"title":"Interfacial potential regulation by spinel heterostructure to mitigate oxygen evolution in Lithium-Rich materials","authors":"Di Zhang , Yunhao Wu , Huican Mao , Guimei Han , Jianling Li","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.04.018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.04.018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><span>Lithium-rich Layered Oxides (LLO), characterized by their high theoretical capacity, have been identified as a key contender in the realm of lithium-ion batteries. Nevertheless, the structural degradation and voltage decay issues have impeded the commercialization of this material. In this study, a urea phosphate pyrolysis-induced modification combined with multiple synergistic modifications has been introduced for lithium-rich materials, achieving high electrochemical activity retention. During the thermal decomposition of urea phosphate, PO</span><sub>4</sub><sup>3-</sup>, NH<sub>3</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub><span><span><span> are released, which can induce Li/O vacancies in lithium-rich materials and the transformation of the surface layered structure to spinel structure. Various in-situ tests demonstrate that the electrical conductivity and structural stability of the material have been improved. After 500 cycles at 1C, the capacity retention rate reached 82.9 %, with a voltage attenuation of only 0.91 mV/cycle. Theoretical calculations indicate a diminished overlap between the TM 3d and O 2p orbitals within the </span>heterostructure, as well as an elevated </span>oxygen vacancy formation energy. The inhibition of oxygen evolution from the LLO material by Li</span><sub>4</sub>Mn<sub>5</sub>O<sub>12</sub> is elucidated from the perspective of the reverse electric field generated by the potential difference at the interface. This study proposes a rational design strategy that advances the mechanistic understanding of LLO material modification.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"88 ","pages":"Pages 78-88"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144841774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Materials TodayPub Date : 2025-06-02DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.018
Xuexia Lan , Xingyu Xiong , Zhen Li , Yi Zeng , Jing Peng , Renzong Hu , Min Zhu , Hui-Ming Cheng
{"title":"Fast-charging lithium-ion batteries at low temperatures using a high-capacity phosphorus-based anode","authors":"Xuexia Lan , Xingyu Xiong , Zhen Li , Yi Zeng , Jing Peng , Renzong Hu , Min Zhu , Hui-Ming Cheng","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.018","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Highly reliable fast-charging at low temperatures is critical for the advancement of lithium-ion batteries. Despite the safe lithiation potential and high theoretical capacity of a phosphorus-based anode, its decreased Li<sup>+</sup> transfer leads to reduced capacity utilization and structural variations. We report a black phosphorus (BP)-based anode with fast-charging ability at low temperatures. The design involves BP-Mo particles incorporated with Sn<sub>2</sub>P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub>, an active Li<sup>+</sup> reservoir, facilitating fast and uniform Li<sup>+</sup> diffusion and inducing stable Li<sub>3</sub>P-based solid-electrolyte interphase. The high-mass loaded BP-Mo/Sn<sub>2</sub>P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub> anode delivers a capacity of 5.6 mA h cm<sup>−2</sup> and 751 mA h g<sup>−1</sup> at −10°C and 4C, and 4.9 mA h cm<sup>−2</sup> and 691 mA h g<sup>−1</sup> at −30 °C and 2C, with 79 % and 75 % capacity retention after 300 cycles, respectively. At −50°C, the initial capacity of 616 mA h g<sup>−1</sup> retains 92 % after 175 cycles. Under these two conditions, the full cells of BP-Mo/Sn<sub>2</sub>P<sub>2</sub>O<sub>7</sub> paired with LiCoO<sub>2</sub>cathode show comparable stable fast-charging ability at low temperatures, and the pouch cell has a capacity retention of 88 % at −10 °C and 2C after 150 cycles.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"88 ","pages":"Pages 55-63"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144841773","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Materials TodayPub Date : 2025-05-29DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.002
Ximing Geng , Zhihao Shen , Jingyu Lu , Lijie Ci , Deping Li
{"title":"Achieving high capacity of Li−rich Mn−based cathode materials in all−solid−state batteries: Issues and opportunities","authors":"Ximing Geng , Zhihao Shen , Jingyu Lu , Lijie Ci , Deping Li","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.05.002","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>High energy density<span> all−solid−state batteries (ASSBs) have been regarded as the most promising next generation electrochemical energy storage systems<span>. With lithium metal selected as an ideal anode, searching for suitable cathode materials remains a tough task. Recent studies reveal that Li−rich Mn−based cathode (LRM) can deliver a higher reversible capacity compared to its counterpart in ASSBs. However, corresponding research of LRM ASSBs (LRASSBs) is still in the infant stage and some critical issues remain to be solved, such as the poor kinetics, complex and serious interfacial reactions, and unsatisfactory cyclability. Herein, a focused review is proposed, bringing in−depth understandings on the mechanisms of capacity issues of LRASSBs caused by the kinetic and interfacial problems. In addition, potential modification strategies on fully releasing the capacity superiority of LRM are proposed in various scales. Furthermore, perspectives for designing high−energy−density LRASSBs are systematically analyzed.</span></span></div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"88 ","pages":"Pages 441-456"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144842031","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}