Covalently Anchoring an Ultrathin Conformal SiOx Coating on
Surface modification of separators with inorganic oxide ceramics such as SiO x, Al 2 O 3, and TiO 2 has emerged as a promising strategy to suppress lithium dendrite growth in lithium metal batteries, thereby enhancing safety and extending battery life. However, the binder-dependent nature of these modifications often leads to increased separator thickness and a