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Li−O2 batteries with bis(trifluoromethanesulfonyl)imide‐based ionic liquid (TFSI‐IL) electrolyte are promising because TFSI‐IL can stabilize O2− to lower charge overpotential. However, slow Li+ transport in TFSI‐IL electrolyte causes inferior Li deposition. Here we optimize weak solvating molecule (anisole) to generate anisole‐doped ionic aggregate in TFSI‐IL electrolyte. Such unique solvation environment can realize not only high Li+ transport parameters but also anion‐derived solid electrolyte interface (SEI). Thus, fast Li+ transport is achieved in electrolyte bulk and SEI simultaneously, leading to robust Li deposition with high rate capability (3 mA cm−2) and long cycle life (2000 h at 0.2 mA cm−2). Moreover, Li−O2 batteries show good cycling stability (a small overpotential increase of 0.16 V after 120 cycles) and high rate capability (1 A g−1). This work provides an effective electrolyte design principle to realize stable Li deposition and high‐performance Li−O2 batteries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Metallic Na is a promising anode for rechargeable batteries, however, it is plagued by an unstable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) and Na dendrites. Herein, a robust anion‐derived SEI is constructed on Na anode in a high‐concentration 1,2‐dimethoxyethane (DME) based electrolyte with a cosolvent hydrofluoroether, which effectively restrains Na dendrite growth. The hydrofluoroether can tune the solvation configuration of the electrolyte from three‐dimensional network aggregates to solvent–cation–anion clusters, enabling more anions to enter and reinforce the inner solvation sheath and their stepwise decomposition. The gradient inorganic‐rich SEI leads to a reduced energy barrier of Na+ migration and enhanced interfacial kinetics. These render the Na||Na3V2(PO4)3 battery with an excellent rate capability of 79.9 mAh g−1 at 24 C and a high capacity retention of 94.2 % after 6000 cycles at 2 C. This highlights the modulation of the electrode–electrolyte interphase chemistry for advanced batteries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]