Structure-tailored superlattice Bi7Ti4NbO21: Coupling octahedral tilting and rotation induced high ferroelectric polarization for efficient piezo-photocatalytic CO2 reduction
April 2025
Intergrowth ferroelectric semiconductors with excellent spontaneous polarization field are highly promising piezo-photocatalytic candidate materials. In addition, developing structural design and revealing...
Share article
High temperature molten salts mediated deep regeneration and recrystallization of ternary nickle-rich cathodes
April 2025
Within the framework of carbon neutrality, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are progressively booming along with the growing utilization of green and clean energy. However, the extensive application of...
Share article
Rapid synthesis of carbon quantum dot-integrated metal–organic framework nanosheets via electron beam irradiation for selective 5-hydroxymethylfurfural electrooxidation
April 2025
Balancing the adsorption of OH⁻ and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) is crucial in optimizing the competing HMF oxidation reaction and oxygen evolution reaction, especially given the polymerization tendency...
Share article
Advancements in perovskites for solar cell commercialization: A review
April 2025
The efficiency of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has progressed rapidly, exceeding 26% for single-junction devices and surpassing 34% in perovskite-silicon tandem configurations, establishing PSCs as...
Share article
Superb impact resistance of nano-precipitation-strengthened high-entropy alloys
April 2025
Critical engineering applications, such as landing gears and armor protection, require structural materials withstanding high strength and significant plastic deformation. Nanoprecipitate-strengthened...
Share article
Stereoisomeric engineering mediated zinc metal electrodeposition: Critical balance of solvation and adsorption capability
April 2025
The exceptional electrochemical performance of zinc anodes is frequently impeded by inadequate deposition kinetics and interfacial chemistry. Herein, we introduce the stereoisomerism to inform the balanced...
Share article
Recent advances in single- and dual-atom catalysts for efficient nitrogen electro-reduction and their perspectives
April 2025
Electrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (ENRR) is emerging as a favorable option to the power-intensive Haber-Bosch process for ammonia synthesis. However, obstacles such as poor selectivity, low...
Share article
Recent progress in aqueous zinc-ion batteries based on conversion-type cathodes
April 2025
Developing advanced secondary batteries with low cost and high safety has attracted increasing research interests across the world. In particular, the aqueous zinc-ion battery (AZIB) has been regarded...
Share article
Accelerating dual-directional sulfur conversion through optimal p-band centers and interfacial charge redistribution for high-efficiency Li-S batteries
April 2025
Despite extensive investigation into various electrocatalysts to enhance the progressive redox transformations of sulfur species in Li-S batteries (LSBs), their catalytic abilities are often hindered...
Share article
Tailored Csf/HfC0.76N0.24 composites for superior ablation resistance at 3000°C
April 2025
Ultra-high temperature materials are desirable to withstand the severe aero-thermochemical environments of hypersonic flight, paving the groundworks for flight speeds exceeding Mach 5. Here, we present...
Share article
Atomically Dispersed Tungsten Enhances CO Tolerance in Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Oxidation by Regulating the 5d-Orbital Electrons of Platinum
Available online 27 March 2025
The susceptibility of Pt catalyst surfaces to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning in anodic hydrogen oxidation reaction (HOR) has been a critical constraint on the development of proton exchange membrane...
Share article
Enhanced Capacitive Energy Storage of Polyetherimide at High Temperatures by Integration of Electrical Insulation and Thermal Conductivity
Available online 26 March 2025
Polymer dielectrics possessing excellent electrical insulation and high thermal conductivity are pivotal for dielectric capacitors at elevated temperatures. However, the integration of electrical insulation...
Share article
Accelerated discovery of near-zero ablation ultra-high temperature ceramics via GAN-enhanced directionally constrained active learning
Available online 26 March 2025
In materials science, a significant correlation often exists between material input parameters and their corresponding performance attributes. Nevertheless, the inherent challenges associated with small...
Share article
Dual Electric Fields in Ni-CdS@Ni(OH)2 Heterojunction: A Synergistic Spatial Charge Separation Approach for Enhanced Coupled CO2 Photoreduction and Selective Toluene Oxidation
Available online 21 March 2025
Simultaneously inducing dual built-in electric fields (IEFs) both within a single component and at the heterojunction interface creates a dual-driving force that is crucial for promoting spatial charge...
Share article
Copper Indium Sulfide Colloidal Quantum Dots: Advances in Synthesis, Structure-Optoelectronic Properties, and Applications
Available online 18 March 2025
The discovery of quantum dots (QDs) stands as one of the paramount technological breakthroughs of the 20th century. Their versatility spans from everyday applications to cutting-edge scientific research,...
Share article
Tailoring Solvation Sheath and Desolvation Processes of Weakly Solvated Zn2+ through Heterointerfaces Built-in Electric Field Effects for Ultra-stable Aqueous Zinc Batteries
Available online 17 March 2025
Solvated zinc ions are prone to undergo desolvation at the electrode/electrolyte interfaces, and unstable H2O molecules within the solvated sheaths tend to trigger hydrogen evolution reaction (HER),...
Share article
3D-printed redox-active polymer electrode with high-mass loading for ultra-low temperature proton pseudocapacitor
February 2025
The stable operation of supercapacitors at extremely low temperatures is crucial for applications in harsh environments. Unfortunately, conventional inorganic electrodes suffer from sluggish diffusion...
Share article
Promoting homogeneous tungsten doping in LiNiO2 through a grain boundary phase induced by excessive lithium
February 2025
LiNiO2 (LNO) is one of the most promising cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries. Tungsten element in enhancing the stability of LNO has been researched extensively. However, the understanding...
Share article
Controllable synthesis and heterogeneous tailoring of 1D perovskites, emerging properties and applications
February 2025
One-dimensional perovskites possess unique photoelectric properties that distinguish them from other perovskite types, making them a focal point in photoelectric research. In recent years, there has...
Share article
Atomically dispersed Fe boosting elimination performance of g-C3N4 towards refractory sulfonic azo compounds via catalyst-contaminant interaction
February 2025
Herein, an oxygen-doped porous g-C3N4 photocatalyst modified with atomically dispersed Fe (Fe1/OPCN) is successfully prepared and exhibits significant superiority in removing refractory sulfonic azo...
Share article
Coupling Enteromorpha prolifera-derived N-doped biochar with Cu-Mo2C clusters for selective CO2 hydrogenation to CO
February 2025
CO2 conversion to CO via the reverse water-gas shift (RWGS) reaction is limited by a low CO2 conversion rate and CO selectivity. Herein, an efficient RWGS catalyst is constructed through Enteromorpha...
Share article
Enhanced photoelectric and thermoelectric coupling factor in BiMn2O5 ferroelectric film
February 2025
Ferroelectric film materials have attracted significant interest due to their potential for harvesting various forms of clean energy from natural environmental sources. However, the photoelectric performance...
Share article
Electrolyte-independent and sustained inorganic-rich layer with functional anion aggregates for stable lithium metal electrode
February 2025
Lithium (Li) metal batteries (LMBs) featuring ultrahigh energy densities are expected as ones of the most prominent devices for future energy storage applications. Nevertheless, the practical application...
Share article
Multicolor chiral perovskite nanowire films with strong and tailorable circularly polarized luminescence
February 2025
Perovskites showcased potential promise for innovative circularly polarized luminescence (CPL)-active multichannel information encryption, owing to the exceptional luminescence brightness. It was still...
Share article
Frustrated lewis pairs regulated solid polymer electrolyte enables ultralong cycles of lithium metal batteries
February 2025
Long-cycling dendrite-free solid-state lithium metal batteries (LMBs) require fast and uniform lithium-ion (Li+) transport of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs). However, the SSEs still face the problems...
Share article
