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,...
Tuning hard carbon pore structure via water vapor activation for enhanced sodium-ion storage
Available online 23 December 2025
The precise construction of closed pores in carbon anodes is crucial for boosting low-voltage plateau capacity of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). Traditional closed-pore fabrication methods often face...
Organic anion-intercalation boosting intrinsic Cl- capture capability of layered double hydroxide anode for enhanced capacitive deionization
Available online 22 December 2025
Layered double hydroxides (LDH) hold great promise as capacitive deionization (CDI) anode owing to high Cl- capture capacity and abundant interlamellar ions transport channels. However, their narrow...
Multi-Order Built-In Electric Field Engineering in Vo-ZF@TCN Heterojunctions for Efficient PMS Activation in Photo-Fenton-Like Reactions
Available online 17 December 2025
The adsorption of PMS and the associated transfer of photogenerated carriers are prerequisites for photo-Fenton activation. In this work, we constructed an S-scheme Vo-ZF@TCN heterojunction with the...
Exploring critical development in photocatalytic overall Water splitting: Recent trend, Current Challenges and Prospects
Available online 17 December 2025
Despite intensive research on solar-driven photocatalytic overall water splitting (OWS), the overall efficiencies remain insufficient to meet commercial standards. As central challenge in realizing...
Hexagonal close-packed Ni (101) facets boost furan ring activation for selective total hydrogenation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural over carbon-encapsulated Ni catalysts
Available online 16 December 2025
Selective total hydrogenation of biomass-derived 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran (BHMTHF) under mild condition is crucial in biomass refining, yet dauntingly challenging...
Discrimination of Single and Binary Gases Using an Intelligent Electronic Nose System Based on Metal Oxide Gas Sensors
Available online 16 December 2025
The pollutants emitted from industrial facilities seriously affect the atmospheric environment and human health. Accurately detecting low-concentration gas pollutants by single metal oxide gas sensors...
3D-printing enables geometry-optimized ceramic membranes with minimizing mass transfer resistance for environmental application
Available online 16 December 2025
Membrane separation technology, with its features of high efficiency and environmental sustainability, is playing an increasingly important role in the field of energy conservation and emission reduction....
Clostridium butyricum Mineralization of Intracellular Gold Nanoclusters to Boost Biohydrogen Production Using Visible Light
Available online 16 December 2025
Photocatalytic intracellular biohybrid systems hold great potential for enhancing biohydrogen production using solar energy. yet conventional approaches face nanoparticle toxicity and inefficient transmembrane...
Tailoring a photoreactive biomass-based redox coupled material for interaction enhanced removal of Cr(Ⅵ) and As(Ⅲ)
Available online 16 December 2025
Reduction and complete removal of chromium (VI) and arsenic (III) are crucial for the purification of heavy metal-contaminated wastewater. Here, a photo-responsive eucalyptus-based adsorption-catalytic...
From Photo-Assisted to Photo-Rechargeable: Advancing Zn-Ion Batteries with Light-Driven Energy Storage
Available online 15 December 2025
Solar energy represents a transformative, inexhaustible, and eco-friendly solution for sustainable power generation. However, its intermittent nature requires efficient energy storage technologies to...