**Abstract:** The primary obstacle to widespread adoption of solid-state batteries (SSBs) remains lithium dendrite formation at the electrolyte/electrode interface, leading to short circuits and battery failure. This paper presents a novel approach to mitigate dendrite growth by employing layered self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) with dynamically modulated adhesion properties. Our technique utilizes a precisely engineered stack of SAMs with varying surface energies, creating an interfacial gradient that preferentially guides Li+ ion transport while simultaneously impeding dendrite propagation.

**Abstract:** Metallic lithium anodes offer exceptionally high theoretical energy densities, but their propensity for dendrite formation severely limits battery lifespan and poses safety concerns. This work introduces a novel strategy for mitigating dendrite growth by incorporating precisely tunable polymer additives into the solid-state electrolyte (SSE) interphase. This approach, validated through multi-scale computational modeling and experimental verification, utilizes controlled polymer chain entanglement to induce a mechanically robust and ionically conductive SEI layer, actively suppressing dendrite propagation.

**Abstract:** Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries suffer from polysulfide shuttle effect and lithium dendrite formation, severely limiting their cycle life and safety. This paper proposes a novel framework for in-situ electrolyte additive optimization employing Bayesian Reinforcement Learning (BRL) to address these challenges. By dynamically adjusting the ratio of two carefully selected electrolyte additives (a redox mediator and a lithium salt modifier) based on real-time battery performance data, the framework maximizes cycle life and Coulombic efficiency.

Neuronal dendrites integrate excitatory input. They can perform local computations such as coincidence detection by amplifying synchronized local inpu…

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The assembly of functional neural circuits requires the combined action of progressive and regressive events. Regressive events encompass a variety of inhibitory developmental processes, including axon and dendrite pruning, which facilitate the ...

Intentionally applied external thermal gradients are a proposed strategy to mitigate dendrite growth on lithium–metal anodes, improving battery safety and lifetime. Small temperature differences produ...

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