Comparative development and evaluation of Fe–N–C electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction: The effect of pyrolysis and iron-bipyridine structures
Available online 26 March 2025
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) constitute a promising avenue for environmentally friendly power generation. However, the reliance on unsustainable platinum-based electrocatalysts used...
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Local microenvironment reactive zone engineering promotes water activation
Available online 21 March 2025
Beyond conventional electrocatalyst engineering, recent studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of manipulating the local reaction environment to enhance the performance of electrocatalytic reactions....
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Tunable properties of WSe2 nanosheets and nano-dispersion via energy dependent exfoliation
Available online 8 March 2025
Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have emerged as promising electrocatalysts for various electrocatalytic processes. Molybdenum disulfide has been widely used, but a single electrocatalyst can...
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Interfacial regulation induced rate capability and cycling stability of poly(perylene diimide) organic electrode
February 2025
Organic electrodes are considered competitive candidates for the next-generation high-performance energy storage devices owing to their advantages of structural flexibility and abundant resources. However,...
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Polymerized-ionic-liquid-based solid polymer electrolyte for ultra-stable lithium metal batteries enabled by structural design of monomer and crosslinked 3D network
February 2025
Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) have attracted much attention for their safety, ease of packaging, cost-effectiveness, excellent flexibility and stability. Poly-dioxolane (PDOL) is one of the most...
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Tailoring solvation sheath for rechargeable zinc-ion batteries: Progress and prospect
February 2025
Aqueous zinc-metal based batteries (AZMBs) perfectly combine safety, economy and pro-environment, but their performance is arresting limited by the interfacial instability caused by the large desolvation...
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Investigation of internal action to enhance structural stability and electrochemical performance of K+/Mg2+ co-doped cathodes in high voltage environments utilizing dual coordination
February 2025
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are emerging as a promising alternative for large-scale energy storage, particularly in grid applications. Within the array of potential cathode materials, Fe/Mn-based layered...
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Unveiling the effect of molybdenum and titanium co-doping on degradation and electrochemical performance in Ni-rich cathodes
February 2025
In this work, we have applied molybdenum (Mo) and titanium (Ti) co-doping to solve the degradation of Ni-rich cathodes. The modified cathode, i.e., Li(Ni0.89Co0.05Mn0.05Mo0.005Ti0.005)O2 holds a stable...
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Highly stable Li+ deposition guided by a lithiophilic microchannel
February 2025
The repeated volume variation of lithium (Li) metal anode (LMA) upon Li+ plating/stripping, the volatile interface between Li and the electrolyte, and the incessant growth of Li dendrites on Li metal...
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Electrolyte engineering and interphase chemistry toward high-performance nickel-rich cathodes: Progress and perspectives
February 2025
Nickel (Ni)-rich layered oxides have drawn great attention as cathode for lithium batteries due to their high capacity, high working voltage and competitive cost. Unfortunately, the operation of Ni-rich...
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Robust synergistic effects of doping and defect engineering in photocatalytic H2O2 production
Available online 26 February 2025
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) photosynthesis represents an advanced on-site production method with significant potential for on-demand supply. However, various challenges hinder the efficiency of H2O2 yield,...
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Ionic buffer layer design for stabilizing Zn electrodes in aqueous Zn-based batteries
November 2024
Aqueous Zn-based batteries (AZBs) are hindered by issues associated with the Zn electrodeposition process (ZEDP) on electrode surfaces, including passivation, dendrite formation, and hydrogen evolution....
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Efficient stabilizing agent-free synthesis of gold nanoparticles via square-wave pulse deposition for enhanced catalytic performance in ethanol electrooxidation
November 2024
The pressing environmental concerns and the depletion of fossil fuel reserves necessitate a transition toward sustainable energy sources. Ethanol, a renewable biomass-derived fuel, is a promising alternative...
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Inkjet-printing assisted engineering of patternable zinc anode-based electrochromic devices
November 2024
Zn anode-based electrochromic devices (ZECDs) stand out as a highly promising technology in the upcoming era of multifunctional electronic devices, offering a blend of electrochromic capabilities and...
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Advancements in biomass gasification and catalytic tar-cracking technologies
November 2024
Biomass, heralded as sustainable “green coal”, plays a crucial role in energy conservation and achieving “dual carbon” objectives through clean conversion. This paper reviews advancements in biomass...
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Exploring the role of solvents in structural regulation during ultrasonic synthesis of Co/Ni-layered double hydroxide for oxygen evolution reaction
November 2024
Cobalt-based layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are highly sought after by researchers due to their low-cost, high efficiency and stability for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in water electrolysis. The...
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Novel N-doped carbon nanotubes impregnated Mn spheres with polydopamine coating as an efficient polysulfide immobilizer for Li-S batteries
November 2024
Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are one of the most promising energy storage and conversion devices due to the high theoretical capacity and cost-effectiveness of sulfur. However, they still suffer...
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Study on the effect of Si content on the compatibility of F/M steels with lead-bismuth eutectic using small punch testing
November 2024
This study investigates the impact of silicon (Si) on the corrosion resistance and post-corrosion toughness of ferrite/martensitic (F/M) steels in a liquid lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) environment. Corrosion...
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Synthesis of nanostructured zinc oxide and its composite with carbon dots for DSSCs applications using flexible electrode
August 2024
ZnO nanowires (ZnO NWs), ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) and carbon dots (C-dots) were synthesized by hydrothermal, sol-gel and hydrothermal methods respectively. They were also characterized and applied...
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A triboelectric nanogenerator based on a spiral rotating shaft for efficient marine energy harvesting of the hydrostatic pressure differential
August 2024
Equipment used in underwater sensing and exploration typically relies on cables or batteries for energy supply, resulting in a limited and inconvenient energy supply and marine environmental pollution...
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S-doped mesoporous graphene modified separator for high performance lithium-sulfur batteries
August 2024
Due to their low cost, environmental friendliness and high energy density, the lithium-sulfur batteries (LSB) have been regarded as a promising alternative for the next generation of rechargeable battery...
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Progress in metal oxide-based electrocatalysts for sustainable water splitting
August 2024
Metal oxide-based electrocatalysts are promising alternatives to platinum group metals for water splitting due to their low cost, abundant raw materials, and impressive stability. This review covers...
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Advancements in biomass gasification research utilizing iron-based oxygen carriers in chemical looping: A review
August 2024
Biomass, recognized as renewable green coal, is pivotal for energy conservation, emission reduction, and dual-carbon objectives. Chemical looping gasification, an innovative technology, aims to enhance...
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An organic visible-photocatalytic-adsorbence mechanism to high-efficient removal of heavy metal antimony ions
August 2024
Purification of emerging heavy metal antimony contaminated water based on advanced ingenious strategies. An activated modified coconut shell charcoal (CSC) was synthesized and evaluated as a substrate-supported...
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Recent advances in single-atom catalysts (SACs) for photocatalytic applications
August 2024
Artificial photocatalysis represents a hopeful avenue for tackling the global crisis of environmental and energy sustainability. The crux of industrial application in photocatalysis lies in efficient...
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