Lithium–air battery performance boosted by in situ formed Sn(II)-(TEGDME, I−)-superoxo complexes
June 2026
Lithium–air batteries (LABs) offer exceptional theoretical energy density, and substantial efforts have been devoted to understanding their mechanisms and designing effective catalysts. However, LAB...
Layered Fe–N–C catalysts with axially coordinated single-atom sites induced by molten salts for oxygen reduction reaction
June 2026
Iron and nitrogen co-doped carbon (Fe–N–C) catalysts with atomically dispersed Fe-Nx sites have shown great potential to replace Pt-based catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction. In this work, a...
Metallic interlayers for regulating carrier dynamics and light manipulation in tandem optoelectronic devices
June 2026
Metallic interlayers have emerged as key functional junctions for serially connecting sub-units in monolithic tandem optoelectronic devices, offering a promising alternative to conventional oxide or...
Stable cycling of ultra-high nickel cathode at 4.5 V achieved by modulation of Ni and O synergistic redox
June 2026
Ultra-high nickel layered oxides (UHN, LiNixCoyMn1−x−yO2, x ≥ 0.9) represent the most promising cathode materials for next-generation lithium-ion batteries due to their high energy density and low cobalt...
Electron-asymmetric p-type linker architectonics in π–d conjugated metal–organic frameworks toward robust potassium-organic batteries with low-temperature adaptability
June 2026
π–d conjugated metal–organic frameworks (π–d c-MOFs) have demonstrated excellent electrochemical performance in potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) owing to their exceptional mixed electron/ion conduction...
Lattice-strain-engineered FeS2/rGO composite for ultrafast and durable sodium-ion batteries
June 2026
FeS2 is a promising anode for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to its high theoretical capacity, yet its practical application is hindered by sluggish Na+ diffusion and poor reaction kinetics. Here,...
Releasing lattice stress during Na+ (de)intercalation in layered oxides through c-axis dimension tailoring
June 2026
Layered transition-metal oxides are promising positive electrode materials for sodium-ion batteries owing to their high capacity, low toxicity, and scalability. However, the stress concentration caused...
From molecular interactions to interphase stability: Solvation structure–property relationships in sodium metal battery electrolytes
June 2026
Sodium metal batteries (SMBs) have attracted considerable attention owing to the abundance and low cost of sodium resources, together with the high theoretical specific capacity and low electrochemical...
Hierarchical regulation of reversible deposition in bicontinuous structure zinc anode for aqueous zinc batteries
June 2026
The practical application of aqueous Zn-ion batteries in grid-scale energy storage is constrained by dendrite formation and side reactions at Zn anodes. Herein, we report an in situ constructed three-dimensional...
NMR for liquid battery electrolytes: Structure, motion, and heterogeneity
June 2026
Liquid electrolytes play a central role in batteries because they set the local states from which interfacial chemistry begins. They are often described through formulation labels such as solvent class,...
Addressing the air sensitivity issue of sodium iron sulfate via enhancing the covalency of the Fe–O bonds
Available online 23 June 2026
Sodium iron sulfate (Na2+2xFe2−x(SO4)3) emerges as a promising cathode material for sodium-ion batteries due to its cost-effectiveness and high operating voltage. However, its practical application...
Magnetic field-assisted hydrogen evolution reaction: Mechanisms, field engineering, and catalyst design
Available online 18 June 2026
The electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is crucial for green hydrogen production, yet conventional approaches are hindered by noble metal dependency, mass transport limitations, and inefficient...
Low N/P ratio design in rechargeable batteries
Available online 9 June 2026
Rechargeable batteries (RBs) are ubiquitous, and the demand for them is projected to surge in the coming years. However, next-generation RBs necessitate simultaneous improvements in energy density,...
Heteronuclear iron–cobalt phthalocyanine unlocking multi-functional separators toward advanced lithium–sulfur batteries
Available online 3 June 2026
Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries are constrained by sluggish redox kinetics and Li dendrite formation, which is caused by the lack of selective regulation over anion and cation shuttling by the separators....
A carboxylate ester cosolvent strategy for wide-temperature sodium-ion batteries
Available online 27 May 2026
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have emerged as a promising alternative for next-generation energy storage, yet their low-temperature performance remains limited, primarily due to the high viscosity, sluggish...
Correlating volume expansion and cycle life in anode-free lithium-metal pouch cells
Available online 24 May 2026
Persistent swelling and rapid capacity decay remain coupled challenges in anode-free lithium-metal batteries (AF-LMBs). Here, we use operando swelling monitoring to examine the relation between mechanical...
Trilogy design of cross-linked polyether electrolytes for high-voltage and wide-temperature lithium metal batteries
March 2026
In situ fabricated polyether electrolytes have been considered to be particularly promising for (quasi) solid-state Li-metal batteries (LMBs) owing to their excellent interfacial contact and fully compatible...
Fluorinated nitrile-based electrolytes with micelle-like solvation structure for high energy density lithium metal batteries
March 2026
Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) coupled with high-voltage Ni-rich cathodes hold significant promise in meeting the increasing demand for high energy density. However, a prevalent issue faced by state-of-the-art...
Interfacial catalysis in a single-phase magnesium–cerium intermetallic anode enables high-power magnesium–air and seawater batteries
March 2026
Magnesium (Mg)–air batteries are promising for military backup power, marine monitoring, and remote microgrids due to their high energy density, inherent safety, and long shelf life. However, their...
Toward sustainable lithium batteries: From high-fluorine to fluorine-free electrolyte design
March 2026
Lithium-based batteries, including lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and lithium metal batteries (LMBs), underpin modern energy-storage technologies for electric vehicles and portable electronics. Fluorinated...
Cation–anion cooperative additives in aqueous zinc-ion batteries: Mechanistic insights and performance regulation
March 2026
Electrolyte additives are essential for suppressing zinc dendrites and parasitic reactions, stabilizing cathodes, enhancing capacity, and expanding the temperature tolerances of aqueous zinc-ion batteries...
Machine learning-assisted electronegativity-driven electronic modulation of high-entropy Prussian blue analogues for boosting performances of Li–CO2 batteries
March 2026
High-entropy materials have emerged as promising catalysts for next-generation energy storage systems owing to their unique structural stability and tunable electronic environments. However, vast compositional...