30 years of AI for electrocatalysis: Where we are and what’s next?
March 2026
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has evolved over the past three decades from the initial pioneering stage to become a transformative force in electrocatalytic research yet is far from realizing its full...
Noble metal-free single-atom electrocatalysts and reactor engineering for enhanced hydrogen peroxide generation via two-electron oxygen reduction reaction
March 2026
The generation of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a compound with diverse applications, via the two-electron (2e−) oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) has garnered extensive attention in both laboratory research...
Crystallization modulation in perovskite light-emitting diodes
March 2026
Recent developments in perovskite light-emitting diodes (PeLEDs) have been driven by strategies for modulating crystallization that precisely control nucleation, growth, and crystal structures. This...
A review of advanced SOFCs and SOECs: Materials, innovative synthesis, functional mechanisms, and system integration
March 2026
Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) and solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) are next-generation energy conversion technologies that have attracted widespread attention due to their high efficiency, fuel...
Two-dimensional polymeric metal phthalocyanines with anion fluxing and Li-ion-conducting properties for lithium metal full batteries
March 2026
Herein, we report the molecular engineering of anion-fluxing polymeric metal phthalocyanines (MTPs) by controlling the types of metal centers and incorporating lithiophilic linkers to achieve ultrastable...
Nonequilibrium carriers trigger hydrogen spillover for the highly efficient semihydrogenation of alkynes under ambient conditions
March 2026
Facile reactant dissociation and weakly bound intermediates are essential for achieving both efficient and selective catalysis. However, these two factors are inherently interconnected, making their...
Multi-site passivation agent for efficient tandem solar cells: Simultaneously suppressing defect recombination in NiOx surface, perovskite buried interface, and silicon edge
March 2026
Wide-band gap perovskites combined with silicon (Si) in tandem solar cells offer a cost-effective path to industrialization. However, surface recombination at the buried interface of perovskite solar...
Grain boundary hinge structure design for upcycling of cathode materials from spent lithium-ion batteries
March 2026
The recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries in a scientific and efficient manner is expected to address resource scarcity and reduce environmental pollution. Currently, conventional direct regeneration...
Multi-rare-earth alloy nanoparticles from binary to septenary for electrocatalytic semi-hydrogenation of acetylene
March 2026
The controllable synthesis of palladium-based multi-rare-earth alloy nanomaterials via chemical methods poses a considerable challenge, owing to the low reduction potential and high oxophilicity of...
Bioinspired triboelectric-driven multisensory framework with autonomous cross-modal adaptation
March 2026
The human multisensory neural network supports advanced cognitive functions through cross-modal integration, recognition, and imagination by synergistically processing visual, tactile, auditory, olfactory,...
High-entropy alloys for hydrogen storage, separation, and detection: Recent progress and prospects
March 2026
As a pivotal clean energy carrier with promising efficiency, environmental friendliness, and sustainability, hydrogen stands at the forefront of the global energy technology revolution. However, achieving...
PdO-resisted oxidation and enhanced hydration promotion of nitrogen electrooxidation to nitrate
March 2026
The electrocatalytic nitrogen oxidation reaction (NOR) provides a sustainable strategy for nitrate production. However, the challenges of inert nitrogen and competing oxygen evolution reaction severely...
Scalable and universal synthesis of hierarchical organic/carbon composites towards practical organic batteries
March 2026
Organic electrode materials with renewability, environmental benignity, and structural tunability have attracted increasing attention for lithium-ion batteries, but their practical application is hindered...
Relay orbital hybridization on MnMoO4 catalysts for durable lithium–oxygen batteries
March 2026
MnMoO4 holds great promise as a cathode material for lithium–oxygen batteries (LOBs), but its poor conductivity and weak interaction with oxygenated intermediates substantially impede its electrocatalytic...
Inspired by green corrosion chemistry and wastewater remediation: A high-performance Zn anode with locally gradient microstructures
March 2026
Driven by the new energy industry’s rapid growth, surging demand for lithium/zinc raw materials has accelerated polymetallic ore mining. Cadmium ions (Cd2+), as co-existing heavy metal pollutants in...
Alternating current electrocatalytic asymmetric reductive coupling
Available online 6 February 2026
Electrochemical asymmetric catalysis has emerged as a highly promising platform for the synthesis of high-value chiral molecules. Nevertheless, current advances in asymmetric electrochemical methods...
Insect-scale robots with embodied intelligence: Challenges and future perspectives
Available online 4 February 2026
Inspired by the agility, adaptability, and efficiency of insects, insect-scale robots are emerging as promising platforms for applications in environmental monitoring, search and rescue, precision agriculture,...
Fully flexible, in-plane stretchable n-p type ionic thermoelectric gel devices for low grade heat harvesting
Available online 4 February 2026
Ionic thermoelectric (i-TE) gel devices can directly convert low-grade heat into electricity, especially for use in self-powered wearable electronics. However, i-TE gel devices exhibit weak contact...
Phase-change hydrogel-integrated solar evaporator featuring self-adaptive thermal regulation and anti-fouling for sustainable osmotic energy harvesting
Available online 4 February 2026
The water–energy–food (WEF) nexus is vital for addressing global resource crises, but intersystem trade-offs challenge holistic management. Interfacial evaporation-driven osmotic energy harvesting platforms...
Asymmetric cobalt sites induced low-spin state for enhanced redox kinetics in lithium–sulfur batteries
Available online 4 February 2026
Lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries have drawn widespread attention for their exceptionally high theoretical energy density, yet their progress remains impeded by sluggish reaction kinetics and the notorious...
Regulating lower hubbard band for tandem electrocatalytic lithium polysulfides conversion
January 2026
Catalytic conversion of lithium polysulfides (LiPSs) is a promising avenue to suppress the shuttle effect and enhance the redox kinetics of lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries. However, the consecutive...
Mutual stabilization of hybrid and inorganic perovskites for photovoltaics
January 2026
Stabilizing black-phase formamidinium lead triiodide (FAPbI3) is critical for high-performance perovskite solar cells (PSCs). We present a stabilization strategy utilizing co-evaporated cesium lead...
Heartbeat electro-language: Exploring piezoelectric technologies for cardiovascular health monitoring
January 2026
Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, underscoring the urgent need for advanced technologies capable of continuous, noninvasive, and intelligent monitoring....
Mechanically and chemically robust ultrahigh-Ni cathodes enabled by localized cation disorder design
January 2026
Layered oxide cathodes play a crucial role in developing high-energy-density Li-ion batteries. However, limited by weak interlayer support and poor oxygen stability, the ordered structure is easily...
Manganese-containing electrocatalysts for sustainable acidic oxygen evolution
January 2026
Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) is recognized as an advanced technology for green hydrogen production and renewable energy conversion. However, the prohibitive cost and limited availability...