Single-crystal cathodes (SCCs) are promising substitute materials for polycrystal cathodes (PCCs) in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), because of their unique ordered structure, excellent cycling stability and high safety per. With increasing impact of global warming and the depletion of fossil fuels, we are eager to seek. 2.1. Definition and peculiaritiesIn physics, the definition of a single crystal is that (1) the atoms in the crystal are regularly and periodically arranged in three-dimensional spac. At present, the synthesis of SCCs for LIBs has attracted extensive attention from many researchers. Since the crystal growth process is similar, the preparation methods of polycrystal mat. 4.1. Surface reconstructionSingle-crystal materials have attracted much attention because of their good structural stability. However, in terms of their surface che. 5.1. Crystal facet regulationThe adjustment of crystal facets, such as the octahedral, truncated octahedral, plate, and polyhedral shapes, results in an improved electro.