Regulating the electronic state of Pt via architecting symbiotic oxide support for optimal alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction
Available online 20 August 2025
Optimization of the electronic structure of Ptδ+ 5d orbitals by using a well–defined coordination environment to increase the efficiency of alkaline H2O dissociation kinetics remains challenging. Herein,...
A review of advanced SOFCs and SOECs: materials, innovative synthesis, functional mechanisms, and system integration
Available online 14 August 2025
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...
Bottom-up dense zinc electrodeposition mediated by hydrophobic redox-active coating for ultralong-life aqueous Zn-metal batteries
Available online 5 August 2025
Uncontrolled dendrite growth and severe interfacial side reactions continue to hinder the practical deployment of Zn metal anodes in aqueous batteries. Herein, we design a multifunctional hydrophobic...
Three-dimensional architecture design enables hexaazatriphenylene-based polymers as high-voltage, long-lifespan cathodes for aqueous zinc–organic batteries
July 2025
Affordable, easily recycled organics with electroactive centers have drawn attention in the pursuit of high-performance aqueous zinc organic batteries (AZOBs). However, intrinsic barriers such as high...
Thermodynamic and kinetic insights for manipulating aqueous Zn battery chemistry: Towards future grid-scale renewable energy storage systems
July 2025
The invention of aqueous Zn batteries (AZBs) traces back to the eighteenth century. Recently, however, AZBs have been undergoing a renaissance due to the urgent need for renewable energy storage devices...
Elevating Li-ion battery paradigms: Sophisticated ionic architectures in lithium-excess layered oxides for unprecedented electrochemical performance
July 2025
In exploring the frontier of high-energy-density cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries, substantial progress has been made by fine-tuning the composition of Ni-rich cathodes tailored for high-capacity...
A versatile catalyst in situ self-cleaning method for excellent cycling and operational stability in small-molecule electrooxidation
July 2025
The electrochemical oxidation of small molecules is a promising approach in chemical synthesis, but catalyst deactivation due to the accumulation of poorly soluble products on the surface remains a...
AI-enabled full-body dynamic avatar reconstruction using triboelectric smart clothing for metaverse applications
July 2025
Full-body avatar reconstruction offers users immersive and interactive experiences in virtual space, which are crucial for the advancement of metaverse applications. However, traditional hardware solutions,...
Advancements in electrochemical synthesis: Expanding from water electrolysis to dual-value-added products
July 2025
The application of electrochemical technologies for chemical and fuel synthesis offers a significantly more eco-friendly method than traditional industrial practice. However, electrochemical synthesis...
Bubble evolution dynamics in alkaline water electrolysis
July 2025
It is anticipated that alkaline water electrolysis (AWE) technology will assume a significant role in the future energy sector, facilitating the integration of renewable energy and hydrogen production....
Advancing Mn-based electrocatalysts: Evolving from Mn-centered octahedral entities to bulk forms
July 2025
Developing transition metal compound (TMC) catalysts is complicated by the intricate relationship between their crystal and electronic structures and their catalytic performance. To address this challenge,...
Reutilization and upcycling of spent graphite for sustainable lithium-ion batteries: Progress and perspectives
July 2025
In the development of sustainable lithium-ion batteries, achieving the efficient and cost-effective recycling of all components, particularly spent graphite (SG) anodes, has become a critical requirement....
Scalable ultrathin solid electrolyte from recycled Antheraea pernyi silk with regulated ion transport for solid-state Li–S batteries
July 2025
Ultrathin solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) with rapid Li+ transport are ideal for developing high-energy-density all-solid-state lithium metal batteries. However, a significant challenge remains in balancing...
Scalable production of high-performance electrocatalysts for electrochemical water splitting at large current densities
July 2025
Electrochemical water splitting is a pivotal technology in the large-scale production of green hydrogen for sustainable future energy provisions. Highly active, stable electrocatalysts have been extensively...
Inspired by green corrosion chemistry and wastewater remediation: A high-performance Zn anode with locally gradient microstructures
Available online 29 July 2025
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...
Noble metal-free single-atom electrocatalysts and reactor engineering for enhanced hydrogen peroxide generation via two-electron oxygen reduction reaction
Available online 25 July 2025
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...
In situ fabrication of ether-in-gel electrolyte enables long-cycle Li–air batteries over a wide temperature range
Available online 24 July 2025
Practical application of lithium–air batteries (LABs) is hindered by volatile liquid electrolytes, which compromise cycling stability at both high and low temperatures. Herein, we propose an in situ...
Design of dual-electrode interfacial kinetics regulator for long-lasting Ah-level zinc-iodine batteries
Available online 23 July 2025
Zinc-iodine (Zn-I2) batteries hold great promise for large-scale applications, yet their practical deployment is constrained by uncontrollable iodine conversion, polyiodide shuttling, and unpredictable...
Longitudinal confinement engineering in phase change materials
Available online 23 July 2025
Amidst escalating energy demands and intensifying environmental pressures, advanced phase change materials (PCMs) have emerged as highly efficient and sustainable storage solutions, owing to their unique...
Mutual stabilization of hybrid and inorganic perovskites for photovoltaics
Available online 18 July 2025
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...
Concentration-gradient driven atom diffusion to synthesize high-loaded and sub-5 nm PtCo intermetallic compound for fuel cells
Available online 16 July 2025
The synthesis of Pt intermetallic compounds (IMCs) typically necessitates high-temperature annealing to overcome the atom-diffusion kinetic barrier, which inevitably results in considerable nanoparticle...
Electron-funnel mediated anion confinement enables ultra-reversible interphases in solid-state batteries
Available online 10 July 2025
Solid-state lithium metal batteries face challenges from irreversible interfacial degradation and sluggish ion transport. We propose an electron-funnel-mediated anion confinement strategy via atomic-level...
Chemical inhibition of light-induced decomposition by hindered amine for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells
Available online 5 July 2025
Despite significant advancements in improving the power-conversion efficiency (PCE) of exceeding 27% in perovskite solar cells (PSCs), the insufficient operational stability of PSCs under illumination...
Multifunctional robotic electrofluid for soft fluidic actuation
Available online 4 July 2025
Like the vital role that multifunctional biological fluids play in living organisms, leveraging fluid multifunctionality offers a promising approach to enhance system capabilities without overcomplicating...
