Material science as a cornerstone driving battery research

Materials and surface sciences have been the driving force in the development of modern-day lithium-ion batteries. This Comment explores this journey while contemplating future challenges, such as interface engineering, sustainability and the importance of obtaining high-quality extensive datasets for enhancing data-driven research.

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This Comment highlights the significance of materials and surface sciences in the advancement of lithium-ion batteries. It discusses future challenges such as interface engineering, sustainability, and the importance of high-quality extensive datasets for data-driven research.