Lithium-rich cathode materials face challenges due to the irreversibility of redox processes at high voltages, limiting their practical use. However, their significant potential is evident in applications like low-speed e-mobility, and their integration into solid-state electrolytes could pave the way for wider adoption in the future.
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This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (grant no. 92372207). The authors acknowledge the support of the National Key R&D program of China (2023YFB2405800).
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Zheng, M., Zhu, X., Zheng, H. et al. Deployment strategies for Li-rich cathode materials in batteries. Nat Energy 10, 789–792 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41560-025-01777-x
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