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...
Photo-enhanced reaction engineering for advanced lithium–sulfur batteries: From mechanisms and materials to system design
March 2026
Lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs), renowned for their high theoretical energy density, are plagued by the notorious polysulfide shuttle effect and sluggish sulfur redox kinetics. Recently, extensive research...
Hydrogen bond-anchored interfacial engineering for stable and high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries
March 2026
Rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries (AZIBs) are regarded as a sustainable energy storage for stationary energy storage applications, but they suffer from serious side reactions and uncontrolled Zn...
Solar-driven interfacial evaporation technologies: Materials, optimization strategies, applications, and research progress
March 2026
The rapid intensification of human activities in recent years has led to a substantial increase in global water consumption, exacerbating the pressure on limited freshwater resources. In response, the...
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...
Breaking the trade-off between hydroxide ion conductivity and gas-blocking capability in porous composite membranes to boost advanced alkaline water electrolysis
March 2026
The trade-off between hydroxide ion conductivity (i.e., area resistance) and gas-blocking capability (i.e., bubble point pressure) in the organic–inorganic porous composite membranes critically hinders...
Interdigitated MXene-based electrodes for zinc-ion micro-capacitors
March 2026
With the rapid development of wearable and portable electronics, flexible micro-energy storage devices are urgently required. Notably, flexible interdigitated zinc-ion micro-capacitors (ZIMCs) have...
Polymer electrodes in solid-state metal-ion batteries: An in-depth review on recent advances, challenges, and future prospects
March 2026
The pursuit of next-generation rechargeable batteries that are lightweight, intrinsically safe, sustainable, and mechanically flexible has accelerated interest in all organic solid-state battery concepts...
Rechargeable Mg–CO2 battery: A new system for sustainable energy and carbon management
March 2026
Mg–CO2 batteries are emerging electrochemical systems that couple magnesium metal chemistry with CO2 cathodic reactions, offering a distinctive platform for simultaneous energy storage and carbon utilization....
Suppression–promotion crystallization of wide-bandgap perovskite for efficient and stable perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells
March 2026
The development of high-quality wide-bandgap perovskites is essential for efficient perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, yet rapid crystallization induced by bromine incorporation often leads to defective...
Advances in rare earth nanomaterials for hydrogen production via small molecule oxidation
March 2026
Rare earth elements exhibit exceptional electrocatalytic properties due to their unique 4 f electronic structure, rich energy levels, and tunable coordination environments, making them highly attractive...
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...
From challenge to utilization: Exploiting the Jahn–Teller effect in manganese-based layer-structured oxides for sodium batteries
March 2026
The rapid development of sodium ion batteries (SIBs) drives the in-depth research on the design, synthesis and mechanism of high-energy, long-life cathode materials. Layer-structured oxides, as cathode...
Low-cost electrocatalysts for acidic oxygen evolution reaction: Advances, strategies, and challenges
March 2026
Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) has emerged as a promising technology for converting renewable energy into hydrogen. However, current anode catalysts in PEMWE predominantly rely...
Regulating interfacial chemistry of hard carbon anodes by in situ coupling strategy for high-rate sodium-ion batteries
December 2025
Hard carbon (HC) has garnered attention as a promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), however, it suffers from low specific capacity and rate capability. Herein, an in situ interfacial...