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Anode-less aqueous zinc batteries promise safe, energy-dense storage but are limited by zinc loss. Zhao et al. reveal galvanic corrosion as a key failure path and design a hybrid interface to suppress parasitic reactions and promote dense/reversible Zn deposition

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Zinc-based batteries offer safe energy storage but are limited by damaging dendrite growth. Here, Zeyu Wang et al. report a zinc specific nucleation model and stability metric to design an electrolyte that prevents dendrites and stabilizes long-lasting batteries

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In this comment, Prof. Jier Huang, @AKing_MatSci et al. outline common pitfalls and offer recommendations for using transient absorption spectroscopy in MOF and COF photocatalysts, emphasizing clear data presentation to enable deeper mechanistic insights. nature.com/articles/s4146…

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Weihao Wang et al. demonstrate that a reverse-pulse charging method can reactivate dead sodium in initially anode-free sodium batteries, enhancing rate performance and cycle life. nature.com/articles/s4146…

How can sodium batteries last longer at high voltage? Jiyu Zhang et al. develop a dual-domain solvent-locked electrolyte that stabilizes the positive electrode interphase and extends the cycle life of 4.5 V-class sodium batteries. doi.org/10.1038/s41467…

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