H. Lyu, H. Jang, Z. Yu, T-Y. Wang, H. Li, D. Zhao, H. Park*, M-H. Kim*, K-Y. Lin*, Y. Li*

Energy Environ. Sci. 2026

This is the first follow-up of LiPF6-glyme ether electrolytes. We resolve SEI chemistry at the molecular level. The SEI on lithium metal anodes formed in LiPF6-glyme ether electrolytes is dominantly derived from glyme ether solvents, while the PF6 anion has a minimal contribution. Then the question arose: Is this a bad thing?

H. Lyu, K-Y. Lin, H. Li, H. Park, M-H. Kim, T-Y. Wang, K. Liang, J. Yu, D. Zhao, C-W. Lin, R. B. Kaner, Y. Li*

J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2026, 148 (30): 32307–32317.

I answered a question that had intrigued me since my undergraduate years. This is exactly the kind of research I have always wanted to pursue: simple and objective, yet profound. The LiPF₆–glyme ether system is full of high-hanging fruit and rich insights that are difficult to uncover, but well worth the effort. I can hardly wait to overturn the conventional understanding of this field.

H. Lyu, H. Park, X. Yuan, K. Chen, M-H, Kim, M. Anderson, K. Liang, D. Zhao, T-Y. Wang, R. B. Kaner, Y. Li*

J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2025, 147 (49), 45025–45034.

Can you imagine a lithium salt that is liquid at room temperature? The last paper originated in my undergraduate. More intriguing and meaningful research on the way!

H. Lyu, S. Zhao, C. Liao, G. Li, J. Zhi, F. Huang*

Advanced Materials. 2024, 36, 2400976.

“Focus on the chemistry in the electric double layer to regulate electrochemistry more precisely”