Recent progress in probing the microscopic mechanisms of key issues in energy storage batteries using scanning electrochemical microscopy (SECM)

Key Points

• Key interfacial processes observed using scanning electrochemical microscopy enhance understanding of energy storage.
• The analytical technique offers in situ analysis to monitor real-time changes in battery systems over time.
• Utilizing different operation modes, scanning electrochemical microscopy provides spatially resolved insights into battery functions.
• Implications for optimizing battery performance and designing more efficient energy storage solutions are significant.

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