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Polyethylene oxide (PEO)-based polymer solid electrolytes (PSE) have been pursued for the next-generation extremely safe and high-energy-density lithium metal batteries due to their exceptional flexibility, manufacturability, and lightweight nature. However, the practical application of PEO-PSE has been hindered by low ionic conductivity, limited lithium-ion transfer number (t_Li+), and inferior stability with lithium metal. Herein, an ultrathin composite solid-state electrolyte (CSSE) film with a thickness of 20 μm, incorporating uniformly dispersed two-dimensional fluorinated boron nitride (F-BN) nanosheet fillers (F-BN CSSE) is fabricated via a solution-casting process. The integration of F-BN effectively reduces the crystallinity of the PEO polymer matrix, creating additional channels that facilitate lithium-ion transport. Moreover, the presence of F-BN promotes an inorganic phase-dominated electrolyte interface film dominated by LiF, Li₂O, and Li₃N on the lithium anode surface, greatly enhancing the stability of the electrode-electrolyte interface. Consequently, the F-BN CSSE exhibits a high ionic conductivity of 0.11 mS cm⁻¹ at 30°C, high t_Li+ of 0.56, and large electrochemical window of 4.78 V, and demonstrates stable lithium plating/striping behavior with a voltage of 20 mV for 640 h, effectively mitigating the formation of lithium dendrites. When coupled with LiFePO₄, the as-assembled LiFePO₄|F-BN CSSE|Li solid-state battery achieves a high capacity of 142 mAh g⁻¹ with an impressive retention rate of 82.4% after 500 cycles at 5 C. Furthermore, even at an ultrahigh rate of 50 C, a capacity of 37 mAh g⁻¹ is achieved. This study provides a novel and reliable strategy for the design of advanced solid-state electrolytes for high-rate and long-life lithium metal batteries.

Composite hydrogels with excellent properties can open new opportunities to terminate the need for auto/allografts in bone augmentations. However, their clinical application has been limited by their insufficient mechanical strength and lack of osteoinductivity. Here we report a new strategy to design an injectable bioactive double network hydrogel reinforced by inorganic calcium/magnesium phosphate cement (CMPC) hydrates to meet the mechanical performance requirements for bone regeneration. The engineered CMPC hydration endows the composite hydrogel with an appropriate gelation time and temperature for injection, which shows no harm in the defect site. CMPC hydrates could also provide a lower swelling ratio and higher biodegradation rate fitting the in vivo bone regeneration needs. In vitro and in vivo experiments prove that the ions released from inorganic particles endow biocompatibility, cell migration, adhesion, differentiation, and significantly higher bone regeneration capacity. Taken together, the simple addition of CMPC particles imparts in-demand features that bring us closer to the clinical utilization of hydrogel-based materials for bone regeneration.

The development of semiconductor photocatalysts is of great significance for the realization of efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution (PHE). AgIn₅S₈, as an emerging ternary metal sulfide photocatalyst, possesses the advantages of suitable bandgap (1.7–2.0 eV), environment-friendly elements, and strong photostability, which holds great potential to realize high-efficiency PHE. Although AgIn₅S₈-based photocatalysts have achieved promising research progresses, their PHE performances are still far below the level of commercial applications. In this review, the basic semiconductor properties of AgIn₅S₈ and PHE mechanism are first introduced in detail. Subsequently, the development process and PHE activities of AgIn₅S₈-based photocatalysts are systematically summarized, mainly including morphology control, Schottky junction formation through cocatalyst loading, and construction of different types of heterojunctions. Finally, the current issues and the possible solutions of AgIn₅S₈-based photocatalysts in future studies are presented.

Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries has emerged as a promising post-lithium-ion battery technology due to their high potential energy density and low raw material cost. Recent years have witnessed substantial progress in research on Li–S batteries, yet no high-energy Li–S battery products have reached the market at scale. Achieving high-energy Li–S batteries necessitates a multidisciplinary approach involving advanced electrode material design, electrochemistry, and electrode and cell engineering. In this perspective, we offer a holistic view of pathways for realizing high-energy Li–S batteries under practical conditions. Starting with a market outlook for high-energy batteries, we present a comprehensive quantitative analysis of the critical parameters that dictate the cell-level energy density for a Li–S battery. Thereby we establish a protocol to expedite the integration of lab-scale Li–S research results into practical cell. Furthermore, we underscore several key considerations for promotion of commercial viability of high-energy Li–S batteries from the perspective of battery industrialization.

Chirality is an omnipresent structural feature found in nature. The transfer and amplification of chirality are widely recognized phenomena. In appropriate solvents, chiral molecules can self-assemble into diverse chiral supramolecular nanomaterials with unique properties. In the past two decades, there has been a growing number of reported chiral supramolecular nanomaterials. Significant advancements have been made in the transfer and amplification of chirality within these materials, as well as their regulation and applications. Therefore, it is essential to summarize the progress made in this field. Here we present a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in chiral supramolecular nanomaterials, ranging from chirality transfer and amplification to regulation and applications. This review aims to deepen our understanding of the fundamental origins of inherent chirality in the chiral supramolecular nanomaterials, while also providing a reference for expanding their potential applications.

Outside Front Cover: In this review by Q. Zhang et al. in doi:10.1002/idm2.12111, the recent progress of different interfacial configuration characteristics and mechanisms between three commonly utilized types of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) including inorganic (oxides) SSEs, organic-inorganic composite SSEs and inorganic (sulfides) SSEs with silicon-based anodes for solid-state batteries (Si-SSBs) were comprehensively summarized. The remarkable advancements in Si-SSBs make them very promising for powering modern cities in the future.

Inside Back Cover: Scanning probe microscopy (SPM) allows direct imaging of biomolecules, enhancing our understanding of their behavior, properties, and functions. In the review of doi:10.1002/idm2.12106 by Y. Wang et al., recent advancements in SPM have facilitated the study of DNA bases, nucleotides, proteins, and glycans. This real space imaging technique holds great potential to revolutionize the field and open new avenues for investigating biomolecules.

Solid-state lithium batteries (SSLBs) have received considerable attention due to their advantages in thermal stability, energy density, and safety. Solid electrolyte (SE) is a key component in developing high-performance SSLBs. An in-depth understanding of the intrinsic bulk and interfacial properties is imperative to achieve SEs with competitive performance. This review first introduces the traditional electrochemical approaches to evaluating the fundamental parameters of SEs, including the ionic and electronic conductivities, activation barrier, electrochemical stability, and diffusion coefficient. After that, the characterization techniques to evaluate the structural and chemical stability of SEs are reviewed. Further, emerging interdisciplinary visualization techniques for SEs and interfaces are highlighted, including synchrotron X-ray tomography, ultrasonic scanning imaging, time-of-flight secondary-ion mass spectrometry, and three-dimensional stress mapping, which improve the understanding of electrochemical performance and failure mechanisms. In addition, the application of machine learning to accelerate the screening and development of novel SEs is introduced. This review article aims to provide an overview of advanced characterization from a broad physical chemistry view, inspiring innovative and interdisciplinary studies in solid-state batteries.

Outside Back Cover: In the review by H. Pang et al. in doi:10.1002/idm2.12108, solid-state batteries attract much attention due to the high safety, superior energy density and long service life. Meanwhile, benefit from the advantages of regular channels, large surface area, adjustable functional groups and other merits, MOFs are powerful candidates for the highperformance secondary solid-state batteries.

Inside Front Cover: The cover image designed by C. Guan et al. in doi:10.1002/idm2.12110 represents the direct ink writing (DIW) technology of metals and their compound catalysts (single atoms, alloys, compounds as well as heterostructures) for Li-S batteries. Metal-based catalysts stabilize the immobilization of lithium polysulfides and promotes the conversion efficiency. The 3D printed structure increases the mass loading of active materials, resulting in high volumetric power density and energy density.