Coalescence-induced late departure of bubbles improves water electrolysis efficiency
July 2026
In water electrolysis, smaller bubble departure sizes are traditionally considered beneficial for electrolysis efficiency. However, we show that this paradigm breaks down at high current densities,...
Solid polymer electrolyte chemistries tailored by solvation structures
July 2026
Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) endow lithium (Li) metal batteries with superior safety and energy density. However, sluggish Li ion (Li+) transport within the SPE inhibits its practical application....
Electron beam irradiation for spent LiFePO4 recycling
July 2026
Efficient recycling of spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is essential for environmental protection and resource sustainability. Direct recycling offers a promising alternative but suffers from difficulty...
The metamaterial paradigm in wearable electronics
July 2026
Metamaterials transcend the limits of traditional materials by achieving unprecedented performance through architectural design. This paradigm has catalyzed the emergence of meta-wearables—wearable...
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...
Variable-pressure activation paradigm for chemo-mechanical regulation of interfacial evolution in lithium-ion batteries
Available online 31 July 2026
The formation process fundamentally governs the durability of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), yet the effect of external pressure has been underexplored. A dynamic, self-adaptive variable-pressure (VP)...
Inductive-effect engineering of transition-metal–oxygen covalency and structural ordering in P2-type high-voltage sodium-ion cathodes
Available online 29 July 2026
P2-type layered oxides exhibit structural versatility and promising electrochemical properties as cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). In this work, we disclose a covalency-engineered...
Significance of particle morphology: Semi-single-crystalline O3-Type Na[Ni1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3]O2 cathode for practical Na-ion batteries
Available online 25 July 2026
O3-type Na[Ni1/3Fe1/3Mn1/3]O2 (O3-NFM) has been widely regarded as a promising cathode material for practical Na-ion batteries (NIBs) owing to its low cost and high reversible capacity. To advance the...
Room-temperature free-radical polymerized electrolyte design towards 650 Wh kg−1 solid-state lithium batteries
Available online 20 July 2026
The quasi-solid-state gel electrolytes (QSEs) fabricated through free-radical in situ polymerization show great promise for energy-dense solid-state lithium batteries, paving the way for next-generation...
Enhancing plastic photoreforming by modulating active radicals via lattice-matched heterointerfaces for frustrated Lewis pair formation
Available online 16 July 2026
The sustained oxidation of ethylene glycol (EG) is essential for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) decomposition, necessitating effective photocatalyst heterojunctions to generate specific free radicals...
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...