Self-assembled monolayers direct a LiF-rich interphase toward long-life lithium metal batteries

Self-assembled monolayers direct a LiF-rich interphase toward long-life lithium metal batteries High–energy density lithium (Li) metal batteries (LMBs) are promising for energy storage applications but suffer from uncontrollable electrolyte degradation and the consequently formed unstable solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI). In this study, we designed self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) with high-density and long-range–ordered polar carboxyl groups linked to an aluminum oxide–coated separator to pr...