A Dynamic, Electrolyte-Blocking, and Single-Ion-Conductive Network for Stable Lithium-Metal Anodes

In this work, we designed a multifunctional material to improve the stability of lithium-metal anodes. By integrating dynamic flowability, fast single-ion conduction, and electrolyte-blocking property into a single matrix, the dynamic single-ion-conductive network (DSN), we achieved long cycle life for lithium-metal full batteries in commercial carbonate electrolyte. We report the solution processability of DSN is promising for its application in practical lithium-metal batteries. We also systematically tuned the crosslinking chemistry to study the synergistic stabilizing effects.