Polybenzimidazole anionic exchange membrane with hydrophobic clusters for efficient electrochemical CO2 reduction
Available online 13 January 2026
Specific anion exchange membranes (AEMs) are vital to highly efficient electrochemical CO2 reduction (ECR) which is a perspective choice for the carbon neutrality. However, the unexpected trade-off...
Efficient polyolefin plastic upcycling into jet fuel components over a Fe/Beta catalyst in decalin
Available online 13 January 2026
Jet-range hydrocarbons were produced from polyolefin waste via a one-pot conversion of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) in decalin using a bifunctional Fe/Beta catalyst. Operating at 300 °C for 90 min...
Enhanced coal tar-resistance of LaFeO3-based oxygen carrier for chemical looping reforming of coke oven gas
Available online 11 January 2026
Chemical looping reforming of coke oven gas (COG) is a promising technology for producing cheap hydrogen, but the presence of coal tar with relatively high concentration presents an enormous challenge...
Mitigating Reaction Heterogeneity in Li-Rich Layered Cathodes through Surface-Phase Regulation Enabled by Tailored Concentration Gradients Engineering
Available online 10 January 2026
Lithium-rich layered oxides are promising cathodes for high-energy lithium-ion batteries, yet their applications are hindered by voltage decay, structural instability, and heterogeneous reaction dynamics....
Bioinspired Hierarchical Nanostructured CuBi2O4/CuO Heterojunction Photocathode for Enhanced Performance in Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting
Available online 10 January 2026
The development of high-performance photocathode materials is crucial for solar hydrogen production, but their efficiency is often limited by poor charge separation, inefficient interfacial transfer,...
Transferable Molecular Model for Benzimidazole-Linked Polymer Membranes Applied in Hydrogen Separation
Available online 10 January 2026
Benzimidazole-linked polymers (BILPs), with their densely cross-linked ultramicroporous networks, are promising for hydrogen separation. However, the molecular selectivity mechanisms remain poorly understood,...
Ammonia Synthesis and Cracking: Thermocatalytic versus Electrochemical Approaches
Available online 8 January 2026
Ammonia (NH3) is a key chemical for agriculture, energy storage, and industrial processes. Its synthesis and cracking (decomposition) are pivotal for a sustainable energy future, particularly in the...
Metal-free C(CN)3 cooperated with Co-Ti dual sites in bimetallic CoTi-MOF as a tandem photocatalyst for highly efficient C2H4 production
Available online 5 January 2026
The photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) into high-value C2+ hydrocarbons represents a sustainable pathway to alleviate energy shortages and reduce atmospheric CO2 levels. In this study,...
Revolutionizing eco-environmental solutions through 3D printing: A strategic vision for future innovations
Available online 3 January 2026
Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is emerging as a transformative tool in eco-environmental research. It innovates environmental analysis technologies, augments environmental purification,...
Upcycling FCC slurry via in-situ SiCl4-catalyzed polycondensation: Constructing core–shell Si@C composites for high-stability lithium storage
Available online 3 January 2026
Petroleum-based polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), as by-products of petroleum, offer the advantages of abundant availability and high carbon content, making them ideal high-quality raw materials...
Sulfonated covalent organic framework modified separator enables long-span and high-capacity zinc-iodine batteries
December 2025
Compared with the most advanced lithium-ion batteries, aqueous zinc-iodine batteries (Zn–I2 batteries) have higher theoretical capacity and energy density, thus attracting much attention in energy storage....
Efficient construction of SiC membranes to filtrate high-temperature dust-laden gas for environmental sustainability
December 2025
During the production processes of energy, metallurgy, chemical engineering, and other process industries, substantial high-temperature dust-laden flue gas is generated. Asymmetric silicon carbide (SiC)...
Insights into degradation mechanisms and engineering strategies of layered manganese-based oxide cathodes for sodium-ion battery
December 2025
Manganese-based oxides are widely regarded as highly promising cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries due to their abundant resources, low cost and high specific capacity. Especially in the P2 and...
Enhanced hydroxide conductivity in zwitterionic polyacrylate-based anion exchange membranes via side-chain length optimization
December 2025
Developing advanced ion-conductive networks is crucial for anion exchange membranes (AEMs). A flexible molecular structure facilitates the formation of ion clusters, resulting in enhanced ionic conductivity....
High-performance moisture-driven power generators based on in-situ confined polymerized ionic liquid membranes
December 2025
Harvesting energy from humid air to generate electricity represents a promising strategy for sustainable power generation. However, achieving high output and long-term stability in moisture-driven power...
Efficient electro-catalytic desulfurization by in-situ oxidant generation
December 2025
In this study, we present an extraction-coupled electro-catalytic oxidative desulfurization (EC-EODS) system that achieves efficient sulfur removal from fuel oils without external oxidants. The system...
Lignin-derived high-quality graphene quantum dots: Synthesis, mechanistic insights, and emerging applications
December 2025
Lignin-based graphene quantum dots (L-GQDs) serve as a bridge between renewable biomass resources and functional carbon materials. This review begins with the molecular structure of lignin, exploring...
Integrated reaction–separation in a pilot-scale catalytic membrane reactor for efficient continuous p-nitrophenol hydrogenation
December 2025
Hydrogenation reactions, vital in chemical engineering, are hampered by limitations including catalyst recovery, mass transfer issues, and scalability. Catalytic membrane reactors offer a promising...
Recent progress in biochar-based photocatalysts for environmental remediation
December 2025
With the accelerating industrialization, environmental pollution has become increasingly severe. Photocatalysis, as a solar-driven advanced oxidation process, has emerged as a promising solution for...
Ferrocene-functionalized ultrafiltration membrane: Integrated approach for natural organic matter separation and catalytic degradation of small-molecule dye
December 2025
Water pollution and scarcity have become major global challenges. The Fenton oxidation method has been widely applied in organic wastewater treatment due to its ability to efficiently degrade toxic...
Advances in cathode’s microstructure modification to boost performance of lithium–sulfur batteries
December 2025
Lithium-sulfur (Li–S) battery has become one of the most promising next-generation electrical storage systems because of its exceptional energy density of 2600 Wh kg−1. However, their commercialization...
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Bimetallic Mo2C-Co Nanoparticles Embedded in Nitrogen-Doped Carbon Heterostructures as an Efficient Fenton-like Catalyst for Antibiotics Degradation
Available online 31 December 2025
Fenton and Fenton-like catalysts have demonstrated great potential in the field of antibiotic degradation. However, it remains a challenge to remove the high concentrations of antibiotics effectively...
Synergistically Enhanced Thermal and Mechanical Properties of CNT-Modified Docosane@SiO2 Nanocapsules for Advanced Thermal Energy Storage
Available online 30 December 2025
This study presents a novel strategy for synthesizing carbon nanotube (CNT)-modified n-docosane@SiO2 (C22@SiO2) phase change nanocapsules with simultaneously enhanced latent heat, thermal conductivity,...