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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
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/s41467-0…
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Initially Anode-less and Anode-free Batteries
We welcome submissions studying current collectors, electrolytes, and interfacial chemistry that overcome the demanding conditions in initially anode-less and anode-free batteries🔋
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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.
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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.
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NeuroAI and Embodied Intelligence
We welcome submissions that explore neurobiologically-inspired models, architectures, and learning algorithms that have the potential to enhance embodied AI and robotic systems.
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Our editor Laura Sanchez Burgos will be from tomorrow at the @EACRnews congress on Persister Cells: from Bacteria to Cancer! Please go say hi if you want to learn more about our journal or our open collection on Drug-tolerant persister cells in cancer nature.com/collections/difhf…