A Review of Solid Electrolyte Interphase(SEI)and Dendrite Formation in Lithium Batteries

Lithium-metal batteries with high energy/power densities have significant applications in electronics,electric vehicles,and stationary power plants.However,the unstable lithium-metal-anode/electrolyte interface has induced insufficient cycle life and safety issues.To improve the cycle life and safety,understanding the formation of the solid electrolyte interphase(SEI)and growth of lithium dendrites near the anode/electrolyte interface,regulating the electrodeposition/electrostripping processes of Li^(+),and developing multiple approaches for protecting the lithium-metal surface and SEI layer are crucial and necessary.This paper comprehensively reviews the research progress in SEI and lithium dendrite growth in terms of their classical electrochemical lithium plating/stripping processes,interface interaction/nucleation processes,anode geometric evolution,fundamental electrolyte reduction mechanisms,and effects on battery performance.Some important aspects,such as charge transfer,the local current distribution,solvation,desolvation,ion diffusion through the interface,inhibition of dendrites by the SEI,additives,models for dendrite formation,heterogeneous nucleation,asymmetric processes during stripping/plating,the host matrix,and in situ nucleation characterization,are also analyzed based on experimental observations and theoretical calculations.Several technical challenges in improving SEI properties and reducing lithium dendrite growth are analyzed.Furthermore,possible future research directions for overcoming the challenges are also proposed to facilitate further research and development toward practical applications.

Progress in 3D‑MXene Electrodes for Lithium/Sodium/Potassium/Magnesium/Zinc/Aluminum‑Ion Batteries

MXenes have attracted increasing attention because of their rich surface functional groups,high electrical conductivity,and outstanding dispersibility in many solvents,and have demonstrated competitive efficiency in energy storage and conversion applications.However,the restacking nature of MXene nanosheets like other two-dimensional(2D)materials through van der Waals forces results in sluggish ionic kinetics,restricted number of active sites,and ultimate deterioration of MXene mate-rial/device performance.The strategy of raising 2D MXenes into three-dimensional(3D)structures has been considered an efficient way for reducing restacking,providing greater porosity,higher surface area,and shorter distances for mass transport of ions,surpassing standard one-dimensional(1D)and 2D structures.In multivalent ion batteries,the positive multivalent ions combine with two or more electrons at the same time,so their capacities are two or three times that of lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)under the same conditions,e.g.,a magnesium ion battery has a high theoretical specific capacity of 2205 mAh g^(−1)and a high volumetric capacity of 3833 mAh cm^(−3).In this review,we summarize the most recent strategies for fabricating 3D MXene architectures,such as assembly,template,3D printing,electrospinning,aerogel,and gas foaming methods.Special consideration has been given to the applications of highly porous 3D MXenes in energy storage devices beyond LIBs,such as sodium ion batteries(SIBs),potassium ion batteries(KIBs),magnesium ion batteries(MIBs),zinc ion batteries(ZIBs),and aluminum ion batteries(AIBs).Finally,the authors provide a summary of the future opportunities and challenges for the construction of 3D MXenes and MXene-based electrodes for applications beyond LIBs.

Recent Advancements in Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting for Hydrogen Production

Sunlight is the most abundant and inexhaustible energy source on earth.However,its low energy density,dispersibility and intermittent nature make its direct utilization with industrial relevance challenging,suggesting that converting sunlight into chemical energy and storing it is a valuable measure to achieve global sustainable development.Carbon–neutral,clean and secondary pollution-free solar-driven water splitting to produce hydrogen is one of the most attractive avenues among all the current options and is expected to realize the transformation from dependence on fossil fuels to zero-pollution hydrogen.Artificial photosynthetic systems(APSs)based on photoelectrochemical(PEC)devices appear to be an ideal avenue to efficiently achieve solar-to-hydrogen conversion.In this review,we comprehensively highlight the recent developments in photocathodes,including architectures,semiconductor photoabsorbers and performance optimization strategies.In particular,frontier research cases of organic semiconductors,dye sensitization and surface grafted molecular catalysts applied to APSs based on frontier(molecular)orbital theory and semiconductor energy band theory are discussed.Moreover,research advances in typical photoelectrodes with the metal–insulator–semiconductor(MIS)architecture based on quantum tunnelling are also introduced.Finally,we discuss the benchmarks and protocols for designing integrated tandem photoelectrodes and PEC systems that conform to the solar spectrum to achieve high-efficiency and cost-effective solar-to-hydrogen conversion at an industrial scale in the near future.

Electrospun Flexible Nanofibres for Batteries:Design and Application

Flexible and free-standing electrospun nanofibres have been used as electrode materials in electrochemical energy storage systems due to their versatile properties,such as mechanical stability,superb electrical conductivity,and high functionality.In energy storage systems such as metal-ion,metal-air,and metal-sulphur batteries,electrospun nanofibres are vital for constructing flexible electrodes and substantially enhancing their electrochemical properties.The need for flexible batteries has increased with increasing demand for new products such as wearable and flexible devices,including smartwatches and flexible displays.Conventional batteries have several semirigid to rigid components that limit their expansion in the flexible device market.The creation of flexible and wearable batteries with greater mechanical flexibility,higher energy,and substantial power density is critical in meeting the demand for these new electronic items.The implementation of carbon and carbon-derived composites into flexible electrodes is required to realize this goal.It is essential to understand recent advances and the comprehensive foundation behind the synthesis and assembly of various flexible electrospun nanofibres.The design of nanofibres,including those comprising carbon,N-doped carbon,hierarchical,porous carbon,and metal/metal oxide carbon composites,will be explored.We will highlight the merits of electrospun carbon flexible electrodes by describing porosity,surface area,binder-free and free-standing electrode construction,cycling stability,and performance rate.Significant scientific progress has been achieved and logistical challenges have been met in promoting secondary battery usage;therefore,this review of flexible electrode materials will advance this easily used and sought-after technology.The challenges and prospects involved in the timely development of carbon nanofibre composite flexible electrodes and batteries will be addressed.

Structure,Property,and Performance of Catalyst Layers in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Catalyst layer(CL)is the core component of proton exchange membrane(PEM)fuel cells,which determines the performance,durability,and cost.However,difficulties remain for a thorough understanding of the CLs’inhomogeneous structure,and its impact on the physicochemical and electrochemical properties,operating performance,and durability.The inhomogeneous structure of the CLs is formed during the manufacturing process,which is sensitive to the associated materials,composi-tion,fabrication methods,procedures,and conditions.The state-of-the-art visualization and characterization techniques are crucial to examine the CL structure.The structure-dependent physicochemical and electrochemical properties are then thoroughly scrutinized in terms of fundamental concepts,theories,and recent progress in advanced experimental techniques.The relation between the CL structure and the associated effective properties is also examined based on experimental and theoretical findings.Recent studies indicated that the CL inhomogeneous structure also strongly affects the performance and degradation of the whole fuel cell,and thus,the interconnection between the fuel cell performance,failure modes,and CL structure is comprehensively reviewed.An analytical model is established to understand the effect of the CL structure on the effective properties,performance,and durability of the PEM fuel cells.Finally,the challenges and prospects of the CL structure-associated studies are highlighted for the development of high-performing PEM fuel cells.

Two‑Dimensional Mesoporous Materials for Energy Storage and Conversion:Current Status,Chemical Synthesis and Challenging Perspectives

Two-dimensional(2D)mesoporous materials(2DMMs),defined as 2D nanosheets with randomly dispersed or orderly aligned mesopores of 2–50 nm,can synergistically combine the fascinating merits of 2D materials and mesoporous mate-rials,while overcoming their intrinsic shortcomings,e.g.,easy self-stacking of 2D materials and long ion transport paths in bulk mesoporous materials.These unique features enable fast ion diffusion,large specific surface area,and enriched adsorption/reaction sites,thus offering a promising solution for designing high-performance electrode/catalyst materials for next-generation energy storage and conversion devices(ESCDs).Herein,we review recent advances of state-of-the-art 2DMMs for high-efficiency ESCDs,focusing on two different configurations of in-plane mesoporous nanosheets and sandwich-like mesoporous heterostructures.Firstly,a brief introduction is given to highlighting the structural advantages(e.g.,tailored chemical composition,sheet configuration,and mesopore geometry)and key roles(e.g.,active materials and functional additives)of 2DMMs for high-performance ESCDs.Secondly,the chemical synthesis strategies of 2DMMs are summarized,including template-free,2D-template,mesopore-template,and 2D mesopore dual-template methods.Thirdly,the wide applications of 2DMMs in advanced supercapacitors,rechargeable batteries,and electrocatalysis are discussed,enlightening their intrinsic structure–property relationships.Finally,the future challenges and perspectives of 2DMMs in energy-related fields are presented.

Improving the Initial Coulombic Efficiency of Carbonaceous Materials for Li/Na‑Ion Batteries:Origins,Solutions,and Perspectives

Carbonaceous materials for lithium(Li)/sodium(Na)-ion batteries have attracted significant attention because of their widespread availability,renewable nature,and low cost.During the past decades,although great efforts have been devoted to developing high-performance carbonaceous materials with high capacity,long life span,and excellent rate capability,the low initial Coulombic efficiency(ICE)of high-capacity carbonaceous materials seriously limits their practical applications.Various methods have been successfully exploited,and a revolutionary impact has been achieved through the utilization of different techniques.Different carbonaceous materials possess different ion storage mechanisms,which means that the initial capacity loss may vary.However,there has rarely been a special review about the origins of and progress in the ICE for carbonaceous materials from the angle of the crystal structure.Hence,in this review,the structural differences between and ion storage mechanisms of various carbonaceous materials are first introduced.Then,we deduce the correlative factors of low ICE and thereafter summarize the proposed strategies to address these issues.Finally,some challenges,perspectives,and future directions on the ICE of carbonaceous materials are given.This review will provide deep insights into the challenges of improving the ICE of carbonaceous anodes for high-energy Li/Na-ion batteries,which will greatly contribute to their commercialization process.

Carbon‑Based Electrodes for Advanced Zinc‑Air Batteries:Oxygen‑Catalytic Site Regulation and Nanostructure Design

Zn-air batteries are highly attractive for direct chemical-to-electrical energy conversion and for solving the energy crisis and environmental problems.Designing efficient oxygen electrodes has been considered one of the most critical steps in the development of advanced Zn-air batteries because of the sluggish kinetics of the oxygen reduction reaction and the oxygen evolution reaction.In recent years,nanostructured carbon-based electrodes with large surface areas,efficient oxygen-catalytic centers,and hierarchically porous matrices have provided significant opportunities to optimize the performance of the oxygen electrodes in both primary and rechargeable Zn-air batteries.In this review,we provide a comprehensive summary of the reported nanostructured carbon-based electrodes for advanced Zn-air batteries in terms of tailoring the oxygen-catalytic sites and designing carbon supports.The versatile synthetic strategies,characterization methods,and in-depth understanding of the relationships between the oxygen-catalytic sites/nanostructures and the oxygen electrode performance are systematically summarized.Furthermore,we also briefly outline recent progress in engineering flexible and high-power Zn-air batteries.Ultimately,a thorough discussion of current primary challenges and future perspectives on the rational design of nanostructured carbon-based oxygen electrodes is given,thus providing inspiration for the future prosperity of fast-kinetic and efficient Zn-air batteries in a broad range of energy fields.

Recent Progress in and Perspectives on Emerging Halide Superionic Conductors for All‑Solid‑State Batteries

Rechargeable all-solid-state batteries(ASSBs)are considered to be the next generation of devices for electrochemical energy storage.The development of solid-state electrolytes(SSEs)is one of the most crucial subjects in the field of energy storage chemistry.The newly emerging halide SSEs have recently been intensively studied for application in ASSBs due to their favorable combination of high ionic conductivity,exceptional chemical and electrochemical stability,and superior mechanical deformability.In this review,a critical overview of the development,synthesis,chemical stability and remaining challenges of halide SSEs is given.The design strategies for optimizing the ionic conductivity of halide SSEs,such as element substitution and crystal structure design,are summarized in detail.Moreover,the associated chemical stability issues in terms of solvent compatibility,humid air stability and corresponding degradation mechanisms are discussed.In particular,advanced in situ/operando characterization techniques applied to halide-based ASSBs are highlighted.In addition,a comprehensive understanding of the interface issues,cost issues,and scalable processing challenges faced by halide-based ASSBs for practical application is provided.Finally,future perspectives on how to design high-performance electrode/electrolyte materials are given,which are instructive for guiding the development of halide-based ASSBs for energy conversion and storage.

Pt‑Based Intermetallic Compound Catalysts for the Oxygen Reduction Reaction:Structural Control at the Atomic Scale to Achieve a Win–Win Situation Between Catalytic Activity and Stability

The development of ordered Pt-based intermetallic compounds is an effective way to optimize the electronic characteristics of Pt and its disordered alloys,inhibit the loss of transition metal elements,and prepare fuel cell catalysts with high activity and long-term durability for the oxygen reduction reaction(ORR).This paper reviews the structure–activity characteristics,research advances,problems,and improvements in Pt-based intermetallic compound fuel cell catalysts for the ORR.First,the structural characteristics and performance advantages of Pt-based intermetallic compounds are analyzed and explained.Second,starting with 3d transition metals such as Fe,Co,and Ni,whose research achievements are common,the preparation process and properties of Pt-based intermetallic compound catalysts for the ORR are introduced in detail according to element types.Third,in view of preparation problems,improvements in the preparation processes of Pt-based intermetallic compounds are also summarized in regard to four aspects:coating to control the crystal size,doping to promote ordering transformation,constructing a“Pt skin”to improve performance,and anchoring and confinement to enhance the interaction between the crystal and support.Finally,by analyzing the research status of Pt-based intermetallic compound catalysts for the ORR,prospective research directions are suggested.

Building Better Full Manganese‑Based Cathode Materialsfor Next‑Generation Lithium‑Ion Batteries

Lithium-manganese-oxides have been exploited as promising cathode materials for many years due to their environmental friendliness,resource abundance and low biotoxicity.Nevertheless,inevitable problems,such as Jahn-Teller distortion,manganese dissolution and phase transition,still frustrate researchers;thus,progress in full manganese-based cathode materials(FMCMs)has been relatively slow and limited in recent decades.Recently,with the fast growth of vehicle electrification and large-scale energy-storage grids,there has been an urgent demand to develop novel FMCMs again;actually,new waves of research based on FMCMs are being created.Herein,we systematically review the history of FMCMs,correctly describe their structures,evaluate the advantages and challenges,and discuss the resolution strategies and latest developments.Additionally,beyond FMCMs,a profound discussion of current controversial issues,such as oxygen redox reaction,voltage decay and voltage hysteresis in Li_(2)MnO_(3)-based cathode materials,is also presented.This review summarizes the effectively optimized approaches and offers a few new possible enhancement methods from the perspective of the electronic-coordination-crystal structure for building better FMCMs for next-generation lithium-ion batteries.

Overcoming the Electrode Challenges of High‑Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells(PEMFCs)are becoming a major part of a greener and more sustainable future.However,the costs of high-purity hydrogen and noble metal catalysts alongside the complexity of the PEMFC system severely hamper their commercialization.Operating PEMFCs at high temperatures(HT-PEMFCs,above 120℃)brings several advantages,such as increased tolerance to contaminants,more affordable catalysts,and operations without liquid water,hence considerably simplifying the system.While recent progresses in proton exchange mem-branes for HT-PEMFCs have made this technology more viable,the HT-PEMFC viscous acid electrolyte lowers the active site utilization by unevenly diffusing into the catalyst layer while it acutely poisons the catalytic sites.In recent years,the synthesis of platinum group metal(PGM)and PGM-free catalysts with higher acid tolerance and phosphate-promoted oxygen reduction reaction,in conjunction with the design of catalyst layers with improved acid distribution and more triple-phase boundaries,has provided great opportunities for more efficient HT-PEMFCs.The progress in these two interconnected fields is reviewed here,with recommendations for the most promising routes worthy of further investigation.Using these approaches,the performance and durability of HT-PEMFCs will be significantly improved.

Designing All‑Solid‑State Batteries by Theoretical Computation:A Review

All-solid-state batteries(ASSBs)with solid-state electrolytes and lithium-metal anodes have been regarded as a promis-ing battery technology to alleviate range anxiety and address safety issues due to their high energy density and high safety.Understanding the fundamental physical and chemical science of ASSBs is of great importance to battery development.To confirm and supplement experimental study,theoretical computation provides a powerful approach to probe the thermody-namic and kinetic behavior of battery materials and their interfaces,resulting in the design of better batteries.In this review,we assess recent progress in the theoretical computations of solid electrolytes and the interfaces between the electrodes and electrolytes of ASSBs.We review the role of theoretical computation in studying the following:ion transport mechanisms,grain boundaries,phase stability,chemical and electrochemical stability,mechanical properties,design strategies and high-throughput screening of inorganic solid electrolytes,mechanical stability,space-charge layers,interface buffer layers and dendrite growth at electrode/electrolyte interfaces.Finally,we provide perspectives on the shortcomings,challenges and opportunities of theoretical computation in regard to ASSBs.

Parameters Affecting the Fuel Cell Reactions on Platinum Bimetallic Nanostructures

In this paper the electrochemical properties of some platinum-based nanoalloys are reviewed.The revision is centered on electrocatalytic materials generated via the carbonyl chemical route(CCR).In considering the effects of segregation in these bimetals,the reaction of the hydrogen oxidation(HOR)and oxygen reduction(ORR)in the alkaline medium was investigated.The reaction kinetics of these electrochemical processes in the alkaline electrolyte is still a challenge.For the design of high-performance platinum-based electrocatalysts,it is of importance to know that the kinetics of HOR and ORR also depends on the Pt adsorbate.The electrochemical analysis,based on the study of Pt nanoalloyed surfaces with different Pt-adsorbate interactions,was taken into account.A clear trend in the HOR as well as the ORR activity,in the alkaline electrolyte,was established,revealing that the activity changes in the order PtSn/C<PtCr/C<Pt/C(JM)<PtCo/C<PtNi/C for the former,and for the latter Pt/C(Tek)<Pt/C(JM)<PtCr/C<PtNi/C.The decisive effect of the Pt-H_(ad)energy on the HOR kinetics on Pt surfaces apparently depends on the oxophilicity role of the metal to favor M-OH_(ad).The apparent electronic effect is not evident on these materials,except if a strong metal interaction is induced per se with either the carbon or oxide supports,e.g.,the Pt/SnO_(2)-C interface in acidic media.Favorable effects of Pt-H_(ad)energy on HOR kinetics were found with the oxophilicity of the sp^(2)domains of carbon that serve as anchoring or nucleation sites for platinum atoms.These results were compared with the literature data,and it turns out that this type of strong metal support interaction(SMSI)modification is favorably induced by UV–VIS irradiation and outperforms Pt-Mmaterials to some extent.Either for HOR or ORR,it is shown that non-noble metals not only act as a surrogate metal for Pt utilization by inducing a compressive stress effect between the Pt atoms in the outermost layer but also participate in the electrocatalytic reaction.This information is important to understand and develop structures with the Pt/C catalyst for the manufacture of electrode materials in the alkaline medium.

High‑Energy Room‑Temperature Sodium–Sulfur and Sodium–Selenium Batteries for Sustainable Energy Storage

Rechargeable room-temperature sodium–sulfur(Na–S)and sodium–selenium(Na–Se)batteries are gaining extensive attention for potential large-scale energy storage applications owing to their low cost and high theoretical energy density.Optimization of electrode materials and investigation of mechanisms are essential to achieve high energy density and long-term cycling stability of Na–S(Se)batteries.Herein,we provide a comprehensive review of the recent progress in Na–S(Se)batteries.We elucidate the Na storage mechanisms and improvement strategies for battery performance.In particular,we discuss the advances in the development of battery components,including high-performance sulfur cathodes,optimized electrolytes,advanced Na metal anodes and modified separators.Combined with current research achievements,this review outlines remaining challenges and clear research directions for the future development of practical high-performance Na–S(Se)batteries.

Interfacial Modification,Electrode/Solid‑Electrolyte Engineering,and Monolithic Construction of Solid‑State Batteries

Solid-state lithium-metal batteries(SLMBs)have been regarded as one of the most promising next-generation devices because of their potential high safety,high energy density,and simple packing procedure.However,the practical applications of SLMBs are restricted by a series of static and dynamic interfacial issues,including poor interfacial contact,(electro-)chemical incompatibility,dynamic Li dendrite penetration,etc.In recent years,considerable attempts have been made to obtain mechanistic insight into interfacial failures and to develop possible strategies towards excellent interfacial properties for SLMBs.The static and dynamic failure mechanisms at interfaces between solid electrolytes(SEs)and electrodes are comprehensively summarized,and design strategies involving interfacial modification,electrode/SE engineering,and the monolithic construction of SLMBs are discussed in detail.Finally,possible research methodologies such as theoretical calcu-lations,advanced characterization techniques,and versatile design strategies are provided to tackle these interfacial problems.

Recent Advances in High‑Efficiency Electrocatalytic Water Splitting Systems

Electrocatalytic water splitting driven by renewable energy input to produce clean hydrogen(H_(2))has been widely considered a prospective approach for a future hydrogen-based society.However,the development of industrial alkaline water electrolyzers is hindered due to their unfavorable thermodynamics with high overpotential for delivering the whole process,caused by sluggish kinetics involving four-electron transfer.Further exploration of water electrolysis with low energy consumption and high efficiency is urgently required to meet the ever-growing energy storage and portfolio demands.This review emphasizes the strategies proposed thus far to pursue high-efficiency water electrolysis systems,including from the aspects of electro-catalysts(from monofunctional to bifunctional),electrode engineering(from powdery to self-supported),energy sources(from nonrenewable to renewable),electrolytes(from pure to hybrid),and cell configurations(from integrated to decoupled).Critical appraisals of the pivotal electrochemistry are highlighted to address the challenges in elevating the overall efficiency of water splitting.Finally,valuable insights for the future development directions and bottlenecks of advanced,sustainable,and high-efficiency water splitting systems are outlined.

Addressing Transport Issues in Non‑Aqueous Li–air Batteries to Achieving High Electrochemical Performance

Li–air batteries are a promising type of energy storage technology because of the ultra-high theoretical specific energy.Great advances are made in recent years,including the illustration of reaction mechanisms,development of effective catalyst materials,and design of battery structures accelerating species transport.However,the application still suffers from low rate capability,poor round-trip efficiency,and unsatisfactory cycling life.Herein,we mainly focus on the species transport issues of non-aqueous Li–air batteries,including Li^(+) across the solid surfaces and the electrolyte,O_(2)solubility and diffusivity,distribution of intermediates and products,and side reactions by other components from the air.Besides,considerable emphasis is paid to expound the approaches for enhancing species transport and accelerating reactions,among which the realization of well-designed electrode structures and flowing electrolytes is of great significance for the rapid migration of O_(2)and Li^(+)and mitigating the negative effects by solid insoluble Li_(2)O_(2).Moreover,optimizing reaction interfaces and operating conditions is an attractive alternative to promote reaction rates.This work aims to identify the mechanism of transport issues and corresponding challenges and perspectives,guiding the structure design and material selection to achieve high-performance Li–air batteries.

Leap of Li Metal Anodes from Coin Cells to Pouch Cells:Challenges and Progress

Li metal anodes have attracted tremendous attention in the last decade because of their high theoretical capacities and low electrochemical potentials.However,until now,there has only been limited success in improving the interfacial and structural stabilities and in realizing the highly controllable and large-scale fabrication of this emerging material;these limitations have posed great obstacles to further performing fundamental and applied studies in Li metal anodes.In this review,we focus on summarizing the existing challenges of Li metal anodes based on the leap from coin cells to pouch cells and on outlining typical methods for designing Li metal anodes on demand;we controllably engineer their surface protection layers and structure sizes by encapsulating structured Li metal inside a variety of synthetic protection layers.We aim to provide a comprehensive understanding and serve as a strategic guide for designing and fabricating practicable Li metal anodes for use in pouch batteries.Challenges and opportunities regarding this burgeoning field are critically evaluated at the end of this review.

Interfaces in Sulfide Solid Electrolyte‑Based All‑Solid‑State Lithium Batteries:Characterization,Mechanism and Strategy

Owing to the advantages of high energy density and environmental friendliness,lithium-ion batteries(LIBs)have been widely used as power sources in electric vehicles,energy storage systems and other devices.Conventional LIBs composed of liquid electrolytes(LEs)have potential safety hazards;thermal runaway easily leads to battery explosion and spontaneous combustion.To realize a large-scale energy storage system with higher safety and higher energy density,replacing LEs with solid-state electrolytes(SSEs)has been pursued.Among the many SSEs,sulfide SSEs are attractive because of their high ionic conductivities,easy processabilities and high thermostabilities.However,interfacial issues(interfacial reactions,chemo-mechanical failure,lithium dendrite formation,etc.)between sulfide SSEs and electrodes are factors limiting widespread application.In addition,the intrinsic interfacial issues of sulfide SSEs(electrochemical windows,diffusion mechanisms of Li^(+),etc.)should not be ignored.In this review,the behaviors,properties and mechanisms of interfaces in all-solid-state lithium batteries with a variety of sulfide SSEs are comprehensively summarized.Additionally,recent research progress on advanced characterization methods and designs used to stabilize interfaces is discussed.Finally,outlooks,challenges and possible interface engineering strategies are analyzed and proposed.