Zhengzhou University researchers unveil advanced strategies to overcome the commercialization barriers of lithium metal batteries (LMBs). the study highlights six key approaches—electrolyte optimization, artificial solid-electrolyte interfaces (SEI), separator innovation, solid-state electrolytes (SSEs), 3D electrode frameworks, and anode-free designs—to address challenges like dendrite growth, low Coulombic efficiency, and safety risks. By integrating cutting-edge materials science and multi-dimensional protection systems, this work paves the way for next-generation batteries with ultra-high energy density, extended lifespan, and enhanced safety, offering critical insights for advancing sustainable energy storage technologies.

In the design of SACs, multiple variables (such as metal type, coordination configuration, substrate combination, etc.) poses significant challenges for traditional trial-and-error approach. The combination of DFT and ML brings new strategy of rapidly and effectively screening potential SACs. The catalytic mechanism is deeply understood from distinctive insights, which paves the way for more sustainable ammonia production.

Research has shown that ferroptosis can overcome chemotherapy resistance induced by apoptosis, making the combination of chemotherapy and ferroptosis a very promising strategy for cancer treatment. However, the high levels of glutathione in the tumor environment and insufficient intracellular iron content limit the anticancer effects mediated by ferroptosis. Recently, a study published in Nano Research utilized the tumor environment to achieve a "multi-machine integrated" combined strategy, enhancing the therapeutic effects of chemotherapy and ferroptosis. The study was published in Nano Research with the DOI of 10.26599/NR.2025.94907298.