Bilayer interface engineering through 2D/3D perovskite and surface dipole for inverted perovskite solar modules
December 2024
The persistency of passivation and scalable uniformity are vital issues that limit the improvement of performance and stability of large-area perovskite solar modules (PSMs). Here, we design a bilayer...
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Stable zero-sodium-excess solid-state batteries enabled by interphase stratification
December 2024
Zero-sodium-excess solid-state batteries (ZSBs) are promising to overcome the disadvantage of low energy density for Na-ion batteries, but the interfacial issues between the solid-state electrolytes...
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H2O-balance-regulated cation–anion competitive coordination for selective elements extraction from spent lithium-ion batteries
December 2024
Key resources necessary for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) will deplete rapidly if recycling is not considered given the significant demand for LIBs. However, the current recovery method from spent LIBs...
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Recent progress and perspective on lithium metal battery with nickel-rich layered oxide cathode
December 2024
The pairing of lithium metal anode (LMA) with Ni-rich layered oxide cathodes for constructing lithium metal batteries (LMBs) to achieve energy density over 500 Wh kg−1 receives significant attention...
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Synergetic catalytic effects by strong metal–support interaction for efficient electrocatalysis
December 2024
Strong metal–support interaction (SMSI), namely the strong electronic and structural interaction between metal nanoparticles and supports, one of the most typical synergetic catalytic effects in composite...
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Porous PVA skin-covered thin Zirfon-type separator as a new approach boosting high-rate alkaline water electrolysis beyond 1000 hours’ lifespan
December 2024
Regulating the pore structure of a zirfon-based diaphragm is critical to promoting a high-rate alkaline electrolyzer, but it is still a big challenge to respond “trade-off” between the thickness of...
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Multifunction integration within magnetic CNT-bridged MXene/CoNi based phase change materials
December 2024
Developing advanced nanocomposite phase change materials (PCMs) integrating zero-energy thermal management, microwave absorption, photothermal therapy and electrical signal detection can promote the...
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Activation methods and underlying performance boosting mechanisms within fuel cell catalyst layer
December 2024
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have been widely acknowledged as a significant advancement in achieving sustainable energy conversion. However, the activation of newly established Pt-ionomer...
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Lithium-rich alloy as stable lithium metal composite anode for lithium batteries
December 2024
Lithium (Li) metal is a promising anode material for high energy density Li batteries due to its high specific capacity and low redox potential. However, its practical applications are hindered by issues...
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Precision engineering of high-performance Ni-rich layered cathodes with radially aligned microstructure through architectural regulation of precursors
December 2024
Microstructure engineering serves as a potent approach to counteract the mechanical deterioration of Ni-rich layered cathodes, stemming from anisotropic strain during Li+ (de)intercalation. However,...
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Low concentration electrolyte: A new approach for achieving high performance lithium batteries
December 2024
The conventional perspective suggests that low-concentration electrolytes (LCEs) face challenges in achieving stable charge/discharge properties due to the decreased ionic conductivity resulting from...
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Bubble evolution dynamics in alkaline water electrolysis
Available online 14 December 2024
It is anticipated that alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) technology will assume a significant role in the future energy sector, facilitating the integration of renewable energy and hydrogen production....
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Organic–inorganic S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts: design, synthesis, applications, and challenges
Available online 14 December 2024
Since the concept was introduced in 2019, step-scheme (S-scheme) heterojunctions have emerged as an important subclass of heterojunction technology and attracted much attention for solar energy conversion....
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Insights into electrocatalysis through in situ electrochemical surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
Available online 7 December 2024
Electrocatalysis plays an essential role in sustainable energy conversion technologies such as fuel cells, water electrolysis, and the carbon dioxide reduction reaction that occurs at solid–liquid interfaces....
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Probing a solid electrolyte interphase layer with sub-nanometer pores using redox mediators
Available online 3 December 2024
The solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) layer is crucial for lithium-ion batteries and has a significant impact on the electrochemical performance of negative electrodes, particularly for conversion-type...
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Influence of active hydrogen on pathway selection in electrochemical nitrate reduction
Available online 30 November 2024
Electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction in alkaline condition involves two reactants, the nitrate () and the water (H2O). Although the significance of the active *H species produced from the dissociation...
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Advancements in electrochemical synthesis: expanding from water electrolysis to dual-value-added products
Available online 16 November 2024
The application of electrochemical technologies for chemical and fuel synthesis offers a significantly more eco-friendly method than traditional industrial practice. However, electrochemical synthesis...
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Bio-inspired and programmable Marangoni motor for highly maneuverable and adaptable S-aquabots
Available online 15 November 2024
Mobility, environmental adaptability, and functionality are essential attributes of robots, but these become challenging for small-scale on-water robots, also referred to as S-aquabots. Herein, we propose...
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Scalable production of high-performance electrocatalysts for electrochemical water splitting at large current densities
Available online 14 November 2024
Electrochemical water splitting is a pivotal technology in the large-scale production of green hydrogen for sustainable future energy provisions. Highly active, stable electrocatalysts have been extensively...
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Engineering bimetallic cluster architectures: harnessing unique “remote synergy effect” between Mn and Y for enhanced electrocatalytic oxygen reduction reaction
Available online 13 November 2024
Integrating single atoms and clusters into a unified catalytic system represents a novel strategy for enhancing catalytic performance. Compared to single-atom catalysts, those incorporating both single...
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Thermodynamic and kinetic insights for manipulating aqueous Zn battery chemistry: towards future grid-scale renewable energy storage systems
Available online 5 November 2024
The invention of aqueous Zn batteries (AZBs) traces back to the eighteenth century. Recently, however, AZBs have been undergoing a renaissance due to the urgent need for renewable energy storage devices...
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Modulating selective interaction of NiOOH with Mg ions for high-performance aqueous batteries
October 2024
Aqueous Mg-ion batteries (AMIBs) featuring advantages of good safety, low cost, and high specific energy have been recognized as a promising energy-storage technology. However, the performance of AMIBs...
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Investigating explainable transfer learning for battery lifetime prediction under state transitions
October 2024
Battery lifetime prediction at early cycles is crucial for researchers and manufacturers to examine product quality and promote technology development. Machine learning has been widely utilized to construct...
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Catalyst-free electrochemical SNAr of electron-rich fluoroarenes using carboxylic acids
October 2024
Herein, an electrochemically driven catalyst-free nucleophilic aromatic substitution (SNAr) of electron-rich fluoroarenes with carboxylic acids as weak nucleophiles under mild conditions was reported....
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Characteristics, materials, and performance of Ru-containing oxide cathode materials for rechargeable batteries
October 2024
Li-rich Mn-based cathode materials have attracted extensive attention due to their remarkable energy density contributed by additional anionic redox. However, they always suffer from some undesired...
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