Branch-Chain-Rich Diisopropyl Ether with Steric Hindrance Facilitates Stable Cycling of Lithium Batteries at − 20 &#176;C

Houzhen Li; Yongchao Kang; Wangran Wei; Chuncheng Yan; Xinrui Ma; Hao Chen; Yuanhua Sang; Hong Liu; Shuhua Wang

doi:10.1007/s40820-024-01419-z

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