Nanoscale Reference and Test Materials for the Validation of Characterization Methods for Engineered Nanomaterials – Current State, Limitations and Needs
Engineered nanomaterials (NMs) of different material composition, morphology, and surface chemistry are widely used in material and life sciences. For NM quality control and risk assessment, NM key properties must be characterized with validated methods, requiring reference materials (RMs).
Salt-In-Presalt Electrolyte Design for High-energy Sodium Batteries
Our present work introduces a new electrolyte design named “Salt-In-Presalt” (SIPS). This strategy maximizes the fluorinated anion functions at a low salt concentration and promotes inorganic electrolyte-electrode interphases to realize long-cycle performance for high-energy sodium batteries.
New Battery Interphase Technology: Electrophile Reduction Strategy
Our work presents a new interphase chemistry in which reductive electrophiles gain electrons and cations from solid-state electrolytes upon contact, forming layers on the materials' surfaces, which enhances their electrochemical stability and offers adaptable solutions for other battery materials.
