Scientific Achievement: Weakly solvating electrolytes revealed that reduced Li⁺ solvent coordination promotes stable anion-derived interphases, improving Li deposition and electrochemical stability.
Significance and Impact: This work advances understanding of ion-solvent-anion interactions that control interfacial stability and lithium deposition behavior, which is critical for the advancement of next generation high-energy-density energy storage systems and their safety.
DOI: 10.1002/advs.75550
