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...
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...
Upgrading interface chemistry via high dielectric constant and enhanced electronic localization COF for lithium metal batteries
Available online 1 June 2026
To advance the development of high-performance lithium metal batteries (LMBs), precisely regulating the chemical composition of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) is essential, especially by increasing...
Research progress in gallium nitride-based artificial synaptic devices
May 2026
Artificial synaptic devices that can emulate the functions of biological synapses and offer the advantages of brain-like computation are garnering considerable interest, as they have the potential to...
Implantable magnetoelectric bioelectronics for wireless diagnosis and therapy
May 2026
Real-time, high-fidelity physiological signal acquisition, coupled with targeted in situ interventional regulation, is a prerequisite for intelligent health management. Implantable bioelectronics offers...
Regulating the electronic state of Pt via architecting symbiotic oxide support for optimal alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction
May 2026
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,...
Machine-learning guided design of non-precious-metal high-entropy electrocatalysts for alkaline hydrogen evolution
May 2026
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) have emerged as a promising class of electrocatalysts for sustainable hydrogen production driven by renewable electricity, owing to their compositional diversity and flexible...
Machine learning-driven discovery of high-performance Co/Sr-free air electrodes for protonic ceramic electrolysis cells
May 2026
Protonic ceramic electrolysis cells (PCECs) have emerged as a promising solid-state ion device, attracting considerable attention for efficient hydrogen generation. However, PCECs face multiple constraints,...
