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Rational architecture design of the artificial protective layer on the zinc (Zn) anode surface is a promising strategy to achieve uniform Zn deposition and inhibit the uncontrolled growth of Zn dendrites. Herein, a red phosphorous‐derived artificial protective layer combined with a conductive N‐doped carbon framework is designed to achieve dendrite‐free Zn deposition. The Zn–phosphorus (ZnP) solid solution alloy artificial protective layer is formed during Zn plating. Meanwhile, the dynamic evolution mechanism of the ZnP on the Zn anode is successfully revealed. The concentration gradient of the electrolyte on the electrode surface can be redistributed by this protective layer, thereby achieving a uniform Zn‐ion flux. The fabricated Zn symmetrical battery delivers a dendrite‐free plating/stripping for 1100 h at the current density of 2.0 mA cm–2. Furthermore, aqueous Zn//MnO2 full cell exhibits a reversible capacity of 200 mAh g–1 after 350 cycles at 1.0 A g–1. This study suggests an effective solution for the suppression of Zn dendrites in Zn metal batteries, which is expected to provide a deep insight into the design of high‐performance rechargeable aqueous Zn‐ion batteries.

A solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on a sodium (Na) metal anode strongly affects the Na deposition morphology and the cycle life of Na metal batteries (SMBs). SMB applications are hindered by an unstable SEI and dendrite growth on the Na anode surface, which directly cause low coulombic efficiency and can even lead to safety issues. An artificial interface layer can stabilize Na metal anodes, be easily tailored, and is barely affected by electrochemical processes. In this review, recent advances that support the stability of working Na metal anodes are focused via artificial interphase engineering of inorganic materials, organic materials, and organic–inorganic composite materials, with an emphasis on the significance of interface engineering in SMBs. Fundamental investigations of artificial interphase engineering are also discussed on Na metal anodes and some recent research is summarized to enhance the interface between Na metal and electrolytes using an artificial interface layer. The prospects for interphase chemistry for Na metal anodes are provided to open a way to safe, high‐energy, next‐generation SMBs.

In this work, novel green-emitting La 2 MgTiO 6 :Er 3+ (LMTO:Er 3+ ) phosphors were successfully synthesized. The phase structure, electronic structure, morphology, luminescence behaviors, and other optical characteristics were investigated in detail. Besides, the optical sensing properties of the thermal-coupled levels ( 2 H 11/2 , 4 S 3/2 ) were investigated based on the fluorescence intensity ratio principle, and the maximum absolute and relative sensing sensitivities were found to be as high as 0.963% and 1.107% K −1 , respectively. The packaged light-emitting diode (LED) emitted the near-white light with a color-rendering index of 77.12 and a proper correlated color temperature of 4989 K, respectively. Finally, the novel polydimethylsiloxane film-converted LED structure was fabricated. All the above results suggest that the novel LMTO:Er 3+ phosphors are proposed for solid-state lighting and luminescent thermometers.

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The Sm3+ and Tb3+ ion-doped NaLa(MoO4)2 can be used for optical temperature sensors, safety signs, and warm WLEDs.