The electrolyte is an indispensable component in any electrochemical device. In Li-ion batteries, the electrolyte development experienced a tortuous pathway closely associated with the evolution of electrode chemistries.
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Xu, K. Li-ion battery electrolytes. Nat Energy 6, 763 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-021-00841-6
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