Lithium anode-based batteries (LBs) are highly demanded in society owing to the high theoretical capacity and low reduction potential of metallic lithium. They are expected to see increasing deployment in performance critical areas including electric vehicles, grid storage, space, and sea vehicle operations. Unfortunately, competitive performance cannot be achieved when LBs operating under extreme temperature conditions where the lithium-ion chemistry fail to perform optimally. In this review, a brief overview of the challenges in developing LBs for low temperature (<0°C) and high temperature (>60°C) operation are provided followed by electrolyte design strategies involving Li salt modification, solvation structure optimization, additive introduction, and solid-state electrolyte utilization for LBs are introduced. Specifically, the prospects of using lithium metal batteries (LMBs), lithium sulfur (Li-S) batteries, and lithium oxygen (Li-O 2 ) batteries for performance under low and high temperature applications are evaluated. These three chemistries are presented as prototypical examples of how the conventional low temperature charge transfer resistances and high temperature side reactions can be overcome. This review also points out the research direction of extreme temperature electrolyte design toward practical applications.

CO2 electroreduction reaction offers an attractive approach to global carbon neutrality. Industrial CO2 electrolysis towards formate requires stepped-up current densities, which is limited by the difficulty of precisely reconciling the competing intermediates (COOH* and HCOO*). Herein, nano-crumples induced Sn-Bi bimetallic interface-rich materials are in situ designed by tailored electrodeposition under CO2 electrolysis conditions, significantly expediting formate production. Compared with Sn-Bi bulk alloy and pure Sn, this Sn-Bi interface pattern delivers optimum upshift of Sn p-band center, accordingly the moderate valence electron depletion, which leads to weakened Sn-C hybridization of competing COOH* and suitable Sn-O hybridization of HCOO*. Superior partial current density up to 140 mA/cm2 for formate is achieved. High Faradaic efficiency (>90%) is maintained at a wide potential window with a durability of 160 h. In this work, we elevate the interface design of highly active and stable materials for efficient CO2 electroreduction.

Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries are considered as one of the most promising next‐generation rechargeable batteries owing to their high energy density and cost‐effectiveness. However, the sluggish kinetics of the sulfur reduction reaction process, which is so far insufficiently explored, still impedes its practical application. Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are widely investigated as a sulfur immobilizer, but the interactions and catalytic activity of lithium polysulfides (LiPs) on metal nodes are weak due to the presence of organic ligands. Herein, a strategy to design quasi‐MOF nanospheres, which contain a transition‐state structure between the MOF and the metal oxide via controlled ligand exchange strategy, to serve as sulfur electrocatalyst, is presented. The quasi‐MOF not only inherits the porous structure of the MOF, but also exposes abundant metal nodes to act as active sites, rendering strong LiPs absorbability. The reversible deligandation/ligandation of the quasi‐MOF and its impact on the durability of the catalyst over the course of the electrochemical process is acknowledged, which confers a remarkable catalytic activity. Attributed to these structural advantages, the quasi‐MOF delivers a decent discharge capacity and low capacity‐fading rate over long‐term cycling. This work not only offers insight into the rational design of quasi‐MOF‐based composites but also provides guidance for application in Li–S batteries.

This tutorial review introduces different types of POPs and their classification and functions for Li-chemistry-based batteries. In situ characterization studies are also discussed to highlight their importance and applicability for POPs.

excellent safety and low cost. However, electrochemical corrosion, hydrogen evolution, and dendrite growth from the Zn anode result in poor cycle performance of the Zn-ion battery, which is much more severe at high current density, active material loading, and depth of discharge (DOD). [2] In addition, the electrochemical performance of Zn-ion batteries severely deteriorates under low temperature due to the sluggish reaction kinetics. Therefore, it is vital to develop rational strategies to improve the reversibility of the Zn anode, especially under the above-mentioned harsh conditions. [3][4][5] Recent studies have shown that regulating the solvation structure of aqueous electrolytes can alter the behavior of Zn deposition and dendrite growth. [6] Cur-Editor's Choice