Mutual stabilization of hybrid and inorganic perovskites for photovoltaics
January 2026
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...
Heartbeat electro-language: Exploring piezoelectric technologies for cardiovascular health monitoring
January 2026
Cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of global morbidity and mortality, underscoring the urgent need for advanced technologies capable of continuous, noninvasive, and intelligent monitoring....
Mechanically and chemically robust ultrahigh-Ni cathodes enabled by localized cation disorder design
January 2026
Layered oxide cathodes play a crucial role in developing high-energy-density Li-ion batteries. However, limited by weak interlayer support and poor oxygen stability, the ordered structure is easily...
Manganese-containing electrocatalysts for sustainable acidic oxygen evolution
January 2026
Proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) is recognized as an advanced technology for green hydrogen production and renewable energy conversion. However, the prohibitive cost and limited availability...
Understanding the electro-chemo-mechanics of lithium metal anodes
January 2026
Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) are candidates for next-generation energy storage due to their potential to increase energy density. However, the nonuniform electrodeposition of Li during cycling, plus...
Heterointerface photo-electron effect in VO2(B)/V2O5 nanocomposite under long-wave infrared illumination for high-temperature microbolometers
January 2026
This study introduces a VO2(B)/V2O5 nanocomposite thin film, fabricated via low-temperature sputtering (< 300 °C), as a high-performance thermistor material at high temperatures up to 125 °C for long-wave...
Longitudinal confinement engineering in phase change materials
January 2026
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...
Catalyst and gas diffusion electrode design toward C–N coupling for urea electrosynthesis
January 2026
The electrocatalytic C–N coupling reaction involving carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogenous small molecules has recently emerged as a subject of considerable interest within the field of urea synthesis....
Photo-electroactive p-n heterojunction catalyst with dual Co sites for high-performance light-enhanced zinc–air batteries
January 2026
Highly electrocatalytic and durable Co-Nx-C frameworks containing carbon nanofibers (CNFs)/carbon nitrides (CNs) are vital materials for rechargeable zinc–air batteries (RZABs). However, the existing...
Chemical inhibition of light-induced decomposition by hindered amine for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells
January 2026
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...
Achieving high-voltage polymer-based all-solid-state batteries based on thermodynamic and kinetic degradation insights
January 2026
Understanding the mechanisms behind the degradation in cyclic stability of polymer-based all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) at high voltages is important for facilitating their commercial application....
Electron-funnel mediated anion confinement enables ultra-reversible interphases in solid-state batteries
January 2026
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...
Concentration-gradient driven atom diffusion to synthesize high-loaded and sub-5 nm PtCo intermetallic compound for fuel cells
January 2026
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...
Interface-engineered metalized plastic current collectors for fast-charging lithium-ion batteries with high safety and stability
January 2026
Adopting the metalized plastic current collector (MPCC) enhances the safety and specific energy density of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) but sacrifices the rate capability. The reduced rate capability...
Synergistic solar-thermal icephobic armor: Ultrasmall-bandgap MOFs drive efficient anti-/de-icing via superhydrophobic photothermal cooperation
Available online 30 January 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...
Visualized fiber-shaped solar-blind photodetectors enable wearable dual-mode ultraviolet monitoring
Available online 30 January 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...
Supramolecular deep eutectic electrolytes with quasi-single-ion conduction for stable high-voltage lithium metal batteries
Available online 22 January 2026
Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) promise ultrahigh energy density, but deep eutectic electrolytes (DEEs) suffer from intrinsically low lithium-ion transference numbers (), an overlooked weakness that...
Breaking symmetry: Synergistic engineering of asymmetric Ru–O–Ti sites and polar N–Ti–O bonds to enhance sulfur-redox kinetics and suppress lithium dendrites
Available online 22 January 2026
Flexible lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) are promising next-generation energy storage technology due to their exceptional energy density and cost effectiveness, yet their practical applications are...
Tailoring environment-friendly copper chalcogenide quantum dots for red light-emitting diodes
Available online 22 January 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...
The metamaterial paradigm in wearable electronics
Available online 22 January 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...
Machine learning-guided deep eutectic electrolytes for high energy density and safe lithium–air batteries
Available online 19 January 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,...
Lattice oxygen mechanism triggered via stable Ni–O–W for solar-boosted water electrolysis
Available online 19 January 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 ×...
Emerging inorganic amorphous solid-state electrolytes in all-solid-state lithium batteries: From crystallographic order to atomic and lattice disorder
Available online 13 January 2026
Solid-state electrolytes (SEs) are the “blood vessels” in all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs), providing essential ion channels. In past decades, SE design has been mainly carried out within ordered crystalline...
High-sensitivity PZT-OV/Ti3C2Tx/PVDF piezoelectric fiber for self-powered vital signs monitoring
Available online 9 January 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...
Modulation of electron delocalization and localization induced by single-atom alloys on defective HxMoO3−y for boosting photocatalytic reduction of nitric oxide to ammonia
Available online 30 December 2025
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...