Multifunctional Dipoles Enabling Enhanced Ionic and Electronic Transport for High-Energy Batteries

• Molecular and ionic dipoles regulate ionic transport, solvation structures, and interfacial chemistry, enhancing battery performance. • Dipole interactions stabilize electrode interfaces, suppress side reactions, and mitigate anode corrosion, improving durability. • Applications include suppressing dendrites in lithium-metal batteries and improving cycling stability of lithium-sulfur batteries. • Future directions include AI-assisted design, in-depth mechanism exploration, and multidisciplinary integration.