Interfacial polarity modulation of positive electrode active materials for high-potential lithium metal batteries

Yi-Chun Lu
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.