Morphology-defect synergy in Cs2PdBr6 perovskite nanocrystals for enhanced photocatalytic CO2-to-CO conversion
July 2026
Designing efficient photocatalysts for the selective conversion of CO2 to CO is crucial for addressing energy and environmental challenges. Lead-free Cs2PdBr6 perovskite shows promise but suffers from...
Humidity-responsive multistate resistive switching device for non-contact sensory neuro-electronic applications
July 2026
Integrated sensory-based synaptic systems offer a promising pathway for developing future neuro-electronic technologies that emulate the human brain. In this study, we present a humidity-sensitive multistate...
Interfacial engineering of Cu9S5@MoS2 p-n type heterojunction via in situ phase separation for highly efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural
July 2026
In this study, a highly electrochemically active Mo–S–Cu interface connected via metal–sulfur bonds is synthesized through a Cu9S5@MoS2 p-n type heterojunction structure. This structure is ingeniously...
In situ engineered organic–inorganic bilayer solid electrolyte interphase enabling lithium metal batteries over 15,000-h lifespan
July 2026
Despite significant advancements in constructing LiF-rich solid electrolyte interphases (SEIs) for high-performance lithium (Li) metal batteries, reconciling high ionic conductivity, mechanical resilience,...
Engineering micro-nano structures of SiOC via boron doping-induced self-assembly for superior cyclic stability of lithium-ion batteries
July 2026
Micro-nano structures present significant potential for transformative advancements in secondary battery technology. Through tailoring micro-nano architectures and establishing efficient ion/electron...
Breaking the symmetry of dual-atom catalysts enables efficient electrocatalytic CO2 reduction over ultra-wide potential window
July 2026
Achieving high-selectivity electrocatalytic CO2 reduction (CO2RR) across a broad potential window is crucial for utilizing intermittent renewable electricity. Herein, we developed a precise synthesis...
Coupled optimization of electronic and lattice structure for sodium storage stability in layered sodium vanadate cathodes
July 2026
Layered sodium vanadate has attracted considerable attention as a promising cathode material for sodium-ion batteries, due to its multiple accessible vanadium valence states and large interlayer spacing....
Minimizing the VOC deficit by regulating facets of wide-bandgap perovskite for monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells
July 2026
Perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells have recently exceeded the Shockley–Queisser efficiency limit for single-junction photovoltaics. Further minimizing the loss of open-circuit voltage (VOC) in wide-bandgap...
Promoting atomic ordering of intermetallic fuel cell catalysts by phase transition engineering
July 2026
High-temperature treatment generally promotes the atomic ordering transition (AOT) of alloys that easily results in the sintering behavior of catalysts. We demonstrate a novel phase transition induction...
Multilayer flexible high-density liquid metal coils based on infusion
July 2026
Given the urgent demand for flexibility in intelligent devices, liquid metals and flexible polymers have emerged as effective materials for the fabrication of flexible coils. However, the majority of...
Spinel nanodomains relieve strain and stabilize lattice oxygen in ultrahigh-nickel zero-cobalt cathodes
July 2026
Ultrahigh-nickel, zero-cobalt layered oxides are emerging as promising cathodes for next-generation lithium-ion batteries combining high capacity and cost effectiveness. However, the high nickel content...
Hydrogen-bond relay enables grotthuss-like hopping in polymer-pillared V6O13 tunnel anode
Available online 6 July 2026
Aqueous ammonium-ion batteries (AAIBs) offer a sustainable energy storage pathway but are limited by sluggish ion transport and structural instability. Here, we report a polymer-functionalization strategy...
Dynamic saturation of active sites in Ti3CNTx MXene enabled by coupled proton transport and surface redox kinetics
Available online 3 July 2026
Understanding how electrochemically active sites are utilized under high-rate conditions remains a fundamental challenge for MXene-based energy storage systems. In particular, the dynamic interplay...
Interlayer engineering regulated high Li-ion diffusion kinetics of layered materials for fast charging batteries
Available online 3 July 2026
The layered materials with favorite interlayer space for guest-ion diffusion show great advantages for fast-charging batteries. However, how to precisely control their interlayer spacing experimentally...
Beyond-potential-driven ultrafast SEI pre-formation enables durable aqueous zinc metal batteries
Available online 2 July 2026
Building a solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is a widely accepted strategy in high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries for scalable energy storage. However, conventional SEIs are typically formed...
Nano-framework electroplating enabled by chloride electrolyte engineering for long-life and high-reversibility aqueous zinc-ion batteries
Available online 27 June 2026
The widespread realization of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) is hampered by waterborne side reactions such as dendrite formation, corrosion, passivation, and hydrogen evolution. To counter these...
Bioinspired wrinkle–crack interaction enables ultralinear stretchable strain sensors with ultralow hysteresis
Available online 23 June 2026
Linearity and hysteresis are frequently overlooked critical parameters in the pursuit of ultrahigh sensitivity for flexible strain sensors. Significant nonlinearity and hysteresis can lead to poor measured...
Regulating orbital coupling to immobilize and convert polysulfides through crystal facet engineering for accelerated kinetics in Li–S batteries
Available online 22 June 2026
Despite growing interest in crystal facet engineering for electrocatalysis, its application to critical challenges in lithium–sulfur (Li–S) batteries, especially in controlling polysulfide adsorption...
Mechanistic insights into orientation engineering of Zn metal anodes
Available online 19 June 2026
Aqueous zinc metal batteries stand at the forefront of next-generation energy storage. Addressing zinc anode failure has sparked intensive research, with crystallographic orientation control of Zn deposits...
Design of a stress-free magnesium anode with a functional interface layer towards practical Ah-level pouch cell
Available online 19 June 2026
The native metal oxide layer and the non-uniform magnesium stripping/plating remain major obstacles to scaling magnesium metal batteries toward Ah-level pouch-cell formats. A practical approach capable...
Interfacial failure mechanisms and surface engineering of Ni-based layered cathodes for high-performance and high-safety Li/Na-ion batteries
Available online 15 June 2026
Nickel-based layered oxides (NLOs) are regarded as promising cathode materials for high-performance Li-ion and Na-ion batteries owing to their high theoretical capacity, efficient two-dimensional ion...
Ultrathin neuromorphic soft muscle integrating sensing and disturbance robustness for adaptive object balancing
Available online 15 June 2026
Ultrathin soft robots enable conformal attachment and lightweight deployment, yet their sensitivity to environmental stimuli can amplify disturbances into persistent oscillations, limiting stability...
Engineering interfacial water networks via oxygenophilic Ru sites on NiCo alloy for efficient anion exchange membrane water electrolysis
Available online 13 June 2026
Regulating interfacial water structure and disrupting its original hydrogen bond network is crucial for achieving efficient hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) under industrial current densities. Herein,...
Lignin ligand boosts Ni3+ species generation for biomass electrocatalytic oxidation
Available online 13 June 2026
The electrocatalytic oxidation of biomass-derived platform molecules provides a sustainable pathway to high-value chemicals. The most commonly used Ni(OH)2 catalyst, valued for its inherent redox activity,...
Quantitative elucidation of in situ lithium metal anode modification on NCM811 cathode failure mechanisms in high-nickel solid-state lithium metal batteries
Available online 12 June 2026
In SS-LMBs, uneven interfacial stress causes PC-NCM811 cathode failure, and the role of in situ Li metal anode modification in cathode degradation remains poorly understood. Herein, we systematically...