Irreplaceable carbon boosts Li-O2 batteries: From mechanism research to practical application

Li-O2 battery represents one of the promising candidates for beyond Li-ion batteries with ultra-high energy density, possessing great potential for efficient energy storage applications to resolve future energy and environmental issues. Since the initial concept of Li-O2 battery was proposed in 1996, carbon have played a vital role in the development of Li-O2 battery, for both mechanism research and potential applications. In this review, we...