New Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Thin Films by Molecular Layer Deposition for Rechargeable Batteries

The design of multifunctional thin films holds the key to manipulate surface and interface structure electrode electrolyte in rechargeable batteries achieve desirable performance for various applications. Molecular layer deposition (MLD) is an emerging thin-film technique with exclusive advantages depositing hybrid organic-inorganic materials at a nanoscale level well tunable unique properties that conventional might not have. Herein, we provide timely mini-review on most recent progress chemistry MLD process novel their applications as anode, cathode, solid electrolytes lithium-ion batteries. Perspectives future research designing new precursors, enriching material library, expanding potential other energy storage systems, are discussed end.