“…Among various investigated anode materials such as hard carbon, , metallic alloys, , and metal oxides/sulfides/selenides, − pyrite iron disulfide (FeS 2 ) stands out as one type of competitive anode material on account of its high theoretical capacity (874 mA h g –1 ), moderate reaction platform, cost effectiveness, and environmental benignity. , Nevertheless, pristine FeS 2 still suffers from an intrinsically low electrical conductivity, sluggish ion-migration kinetics, and huge volume variation as well as a shuttling effect of polysulfides, which commonly result in severe structural pulverization and degradation of the electrode upon repeated cycling. , To address these troublesome issues, some well-established material design strategies, such as micro/nanostructure engineering, combination with carbonaceous materials, , and construction of a heterostructure, have been adopted to improve the electrochemical performance of FeS 2 . Designing heterogeneous interfaces by coupling two different components can provide abundant active sites, accelerate ion transport, and enhance reaction kinetics to improve electrochemical performance .…”