Research Next-generation E-chem Energy Storage Systems Solid state Li-metal batteries, featuring solid electrolytes and Li-metal anodes, offer enhanced energy density and safety compared to the present Li-ion batteries. In order to advance their practical applications, our focus centers on addressing interfacial issues, particularly electro-chemo-mechanical degradations, to enhance long-term cycling stability. Lithium-air batteries based on Li2O formation have the highest theoretical energy density of among battery technologies . To achieve reversible four-electron reaction, our focus is to understand the cathode reaction mechanisms with the novel solid electrolytes and design multilayer stacking structure for ultrahigh-energy applications. Operando Characterization Exploring the relationship between structure-properties for enhanced battery material design. Recycling Battery Materials Lab Resources Ar-filled Glovebox #1: Moisture/Oxygen<0.1ppm Ar-filled Glovebox #2: Moisture/Oxygen<0.1ppm XPS Monatomic depth profiling XRD SP-300 Potentiostat VSP Potentiostat: 5 channels, EIS measurement from 10 µHz to 1 MHz Battery Tester: 24 channels Scanning Electrochemical Workstation BluQCM QSD-300 HFS600E-PB4, up to 600C Electric Coin Cell assembling & disassembling Tape Cast Coater: 50-200 μm Tube Furnace 1200C Tube Furnace 1100C 3D Printer Vacuum Oven