Unleashing the potential of Li-O batteries with electronic modulation and lattice strain in pre-lithiated electrocatalysts.

Efficient catalysts are indispensable for overcoming the sluggish reaction kinetics and high overpotentials inherent in Li-O batteries. However, the lack of precise control over catalyst structures at the atomic level and limited understanding of the underlying catalytic mechanisms pose significant challenges to advancing catalyst technology. In this study, we propose the concept of precisely controlled pre-lithiated electrocatalysts, drawing inspiration from lithium electrochemistry.