In situ EPR imaging for lithium/sodium batteries
September 2026
In situ electron paramagnetic resonance imaging (EPRI), particularly in situ top-view EPRI, is an indispensable analytical technique for revealing the electrochemical reaction mechanisms in battery...
Biomimetic halide perovskite synapses for neuromorphic computing
September 2026
Driven by the exponential surge in computational demands, there is a pressing imperative to pioneer novel information processing paradigms that overcome the inherent von Neumann bottleneck in conventional...
Photosynthesis-inspired decoupled devices: Development, mechanisms, and application
September 2026
Natural photosynthesis efficiently converts solar energy into chemical energy through spatially and temporally decoupled light and dark reactions by thylakoid membranes and proton-coupled electron transfer...
Synergistic solar-thermal icephobic armor: Ultrasmall-bandgap MOFs drive efficient anti-/de-icing via superhydrophobic photothermal cooperation
September 2026
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have been positioned as promising candidates for fabricating photothermal superhydrophobic surfaces, due to their gas-trapping porosity, tunable nanoarchitectures, and...
Modulation of electron delocalization and localization induced by single-atom alloys on defective HxMoO3−y for boosting photocatalytic reduction of nitric oxide to ammonia
September 2026
Photocatalytic technology for the NO reduction has tremendous potential at ambient conditions compared to conventional NO abatement technologies. Modulation of delocalization and localization of photogenerated...
Hydroxide-activated hydrogen spillover-mediated nitrogen reduction pathways for efficient ammonia synthesis
September 2026
Developing novel reaction mechanisms to simplify the nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) pathways and break scaling relationships of catalysts remain challenges in improving catalytic efficiency. Here,...
Advancing zinc-based batteries for next-generation energy storage: Key challenges, mitigation strategies, and future perspectives
September 2026
Emerging Zn–X (X = O2, S, Se, Te, I2, Br2) batteries present promising opportunities for advancing high-performance zinc-based batteries, owing to their remarkable theoretical capacity, environmental...
Composition-driven anion vacancy control in I–III–VI CuIn(S1−xSex)2 quantum dots for efficient photoelectrochemical hydrogen production
September 2026
Heavy-metal-free I–III–VI quantum dots (QDs) are promising candidates for solar energy conversion owing to their strong light absorption, broadly tunable bandgap spanning the full solar spectrum, and...
Machine learning-guided deep eutectic electrolytes for high energy density and safe lithium–air batteries
September 2026
Lithium–air batteries (LABs) are considered promising candidates for next-generation energy storage systems due to their ultrahigh energy density. However, their electrolytes still face high volatility,...
Self-healing supramolecular cathode binder additive with dynamic bonds for durable high-voltage solid-state lithium batteries
September 2026
Ni-rich layered oxide cathodes are indispensable for high-energy polymer-based solid-state lithium metal batteries (SSLMBs), yet their application is plagued by severe volumetric strain and unstable...
Asymmetric cobalt sites induced low-spin state for enhanced redox kinetics in lithium–sulfur batteries
September 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...
Visualized fiber-shaped solar-blind photodetectors enable wearable dual-mode ultraviolet monitoring
September 2026
Wearable solar-blind photodetectors (SBPDs) are critical for health and environmental monitoring. However, achieving real-time visual feedback while maintaining high sensitivity and flexibility has...
Lattice oxygen mechanism triggered via stable Ni–O–W for solar-boosted water electrolysis
September 2026
Developing an alkaline overall water splitting (OWS) photo-electrocatalyst with high structural stability and excellent solar response capability remains a critical challenge. Here, we report a 10 ×...
Phase-change hydrogel-integrated solar evaporator featuring self-adaptive thermal regulation and anti-fouling for sustainable osmotic energy harvesting
September 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...
A Janus conductive MOF-on-conductive-MOF heterostructure enables simultaneous production of H2O2 and active chlorine by seawater electrolysis
September 2026
Seawater electrolysis is an ideal strategy for the simultaneous production of H2O2 and active chlorine, but it has yet to be realized. In this study, a rationally designed conductive metal–organic framework...
Tailoring environment-friendly copper chalcogenide quantum dots for red light-emitting diodes
September 2026
Colloidal copper chalcogenide quantum dots (QDs) have demonstrated low-toxicity, large absorption coefficients and high photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY), holding great promise for high-performing...
High-sensitivity PZT-OV/Ti3C2Tx/PVDF piezoelectric fiber for self-powered vital signs monitoring
September 2026
Self-powered wearable electronics for real-time physiological monitoring require mechanical energy harvesters that simultaneously offer high sensitivity, flexibility, and power density, yet most existing...
Additive-free ester-based electrolyte for fast-charging and wide-temperature sodium-ion full batteries
Available online 29 September 2026
An ideal electrolyte for fast-charging and wide-temperature sodium-ion batteries must simultaneously exhibit excellent intrinsic physicochemical properties, rapid interfacial kinetics, and superior...
Quantitative tracking of sodium plating in hard carbon anodes
Available online 28 September 2026
Sodium plating on hard carbon (HC) anodes poses a significant kinetic and safety challenge for fast-charging sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). Here, we introduce a real-time, quantitative platform based...
Fluoride-modified Stern layer on NiOOH for steering ethylene glycol electrooxidation toward formate
Available online 24 September 2026
The Stern layer, the innermost region of the electrochemical double layer, directly governs interfacial potential gradients, solvent organization, and intermediate stabilization at electrocatalytic...
Electrolyte additive engineering for lithium-rich manganese-based oxide cathodes: Interfacial failure mechanisms and molecular design principles
Available online 18 September 2026
Lithium-rich manganese-based oxide (LRMO) cathodes have emerged as promising candidates for lithium batteries with high energy density, but their severe high-voltage interfacial instability in conventional...
Ultra-water-tolerant electrolyte design coupled with multiscale mechanism understanding toward practical magnesium metal batteries
Available online 17 September 2026
The high susceptibility of Mg anodes and electrolytes to water impurities usually leads to severe performance degradation in rechargeable magnesium batteries (RMBs). This bottleneck imposes stringent...
Laser-electric-driven biomimetic assembly for super-foldable aqueous battery
Available online 17 September 2026
The shortage of substrate materials that simultaneously possess super-foldability and high electrical conductivity restricts the development of foldable electronics. To tackle that challenge, this work...
Decoupling interfacial water activity and bulk ion transport via a cellulose–ionic liquid microenvironment for ultra-stable aqueous zinc batteries
Available online 11 September 2026
Electrolyte strategies that suppress active water in aqueous zinc batteries often compromise ionic transport, creating a long-standing trade-off between interfacial stability and fast Zn2+ kinetics....
Process intensification strategies towards upgrading the CO2 electroreduction reaction to industrial level: from catalyst design to process coupling
Available online 11 September 2026
The CO2 electroreduction reaction (CO2RR) is one of the sustainable technology paths to achieve CO2 utilization and carbon-negative reduction. However, there is still a large gap between the fundamental...