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Sulfur cathodes remain a prominent area of battery research because they combine low-cost, abundant materials with very high theoretical energy density. A study published in Nature by researchers from CY University, the Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC), the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ICN2), ICREA, and Fuzhou University examines sulfur-based battery systems …

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Nature Communications, Published online: 05 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72848-0 Dead metal severely inhibited the development of alkali metal batteries. Here, authors reactivated dead Na by a reverse-pulse-interspersed charging strategy, which enhanced the rate and cycle capabilities of anode-free battery, and showed wide applicability to various alkali metal batteries.

Nature Communications, Published online: 05 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72471-z Iron fluoride electrodes show contrasting stability in ether- and ester-based electrolytes. Here, the authors reveal that interfacial anion chemistry governs conversion pathways and phase evolution, explaining the origin of stability differences and guiding the design of high-energy lithium batteries.

Nature Nanotechnology, Published online: 23 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41565-026-02152-x A molecular engineering strategy using self-assembled monolayers to modulate interfacial polarity stabilizes high-potential lithium metal batteries by regulating interfacial solvent interactions and suppressing electrolyte decomposition up to 4.7 V.

Nature Communications, Published online: 02 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72634-y Overcoming parasitic reactions between the electrolyte and electrodes is essential for realizing energy-dense lithium metal batteries. Here, the authors develop an oxygen distal fluorinated diluent that promotes a diluent- and anion-rich solvation structure, forming a stable inorganic-rich interphase and stable c…

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives are found to be promising lithium-ion battery (LIB) anodes, yet their complex lithium storage mechanisms and kinetic behaviors remain insufficiently understood. In this review, lithium storage mechanisms in LIB anodes are systematically summarized, distinguishing between ligand- and metal-centered redox in pristine MOFs, and conversion, alloyi…

6K Energy, a U.S. producer of advanced battery materials, and CRG Defense, a U.S. manufacturer of advanced aerospace and defense systems, have announced a seven-year collaboration intended to support a domestic battery supply chain for mission-critical defense applications. The agreement establishes a basis for long-term cooperation and domestic sourcing of high-performance cathode active materia…

Nature Communications, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72472-y Tracing the origins of lithium dendrite growth remains a critical challenge for lithium metal batteries. Here, the authors introduce an interfacial excess charge distribution factor to understand lithium dendrite growth, guiding the design of an electrolyte that suppresses Li dendrites in practical pouch cells.

Nature Communications, Published online: 30 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72486-6 Li–S batteries typically rely on static internal modifications. Here, authors apply dynamic external acoustic modulation to create a non-equilibrium entropy-driven electrolyte, enhancing mass transfer and Li-ion desolvation to accelerate sulfur conversion and stabilize lithium negative electrode.

Nature Communications, Published online: 30 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72527-0 Concentration polarization limits cycling stability of cells at high currents. Here, authors propose a mechanical-electrochemical conversion strategy by constructing a piezo electrolyte that actively utilizes the unavoidable volume fluctuation of lithium metal to minimize concentration polarization.

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New USGS findings highlight potential for domestic lithium supply, but key gaps remain in the battery chain A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey suggests that lithium deposits in the eastern United States could meet domestic demand for generations. While the announcement focuses on energy and electric vehicles, it also raises an important question […] The post Can America Build a Fully Dom…

A research team led by Dr. Nam Ki-Hun at the Battery Materials and Process Research Center of the Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) has successfully developed a nano-tin (Sn) interlayer control technology to address interfacial instability between the lithium metal anode and solid electrolyte, a critical hurdle to the commercialization of all-solid-state batteries, often hailed as…

Development of specialized "One-body" materials for dry processes maximizes battery performance and productivity.

Nature Sustainability, Published online: 17 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41893-026-01813-y This work shows a sustainable, scalable and cost-effective synthetic process from polyacrylonitrile precursors for the production of high-performance carbon anode in lithium-ion batteries.

The clay beneath a South Korean wine town just turned into the world's largest mineral deposit, and it shows up in your phone, your moisturizer, and your car battery.

A practical Energy Storage Materials submission guide for energy-storage researchers evaluating their work against the journal's battery-research bar.