High-performance electrolytes are urgently required in the development of reversible lithium-metal batteries that offer high energy densities. Now, a versatile liquefied gaseous electrolyte is demonstrated with inherent safety, temperature resilience, high recyclability, and promising electrochemical properties.
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Mubarak, N., Kim, JK. Liquefication for performance versatility. Nat Energy 7, 478–479 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-022-01043-4
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