Molecule-Level Multiscale Design of Nonflammable Gel Polymer Electrolyte to Build Stable SEI/CEI for Lithium Metal Battery

Qiqi Sun; Zelong Gong; Tao Zhang; Jiafeng Li; Xianli Zhu; Ruixiao Zhu; Lingxu Wang; Leyuan Ma; Xuehui Li; Miaofa Yuan; Zhiwei Zhang; Luyuan Zhang; Zhao Qian; Longwei Yin; Rajeev Ahuja; Chengxiang Wang

doi:10.1007/s40820-024-01508-z

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