Recalcitrance barriers in plant cell walls: From hierarchical organization to targeted depolymerization strategies
Available online 9 June 2026
The plant cell wall represents the most abundant renewable reservoir of organic carbon on Earth, and its efficient conversion is therefore critical for sustainable development. However, the intrinsic...
A perspective on ultra-high temperature and high-efficiency energy storage targeting critical resources
Available online 9 June 2026
Ultra-high temperature thermal energy storage (UHT-TES) technology offers an important pathway to address the decarbonization needs of critical resource industries. Herein, we provide a perspective...
Mitigating reaction heterogeneity in Li-rich layered cathodes through surface-phase regulation enabled by tailored concentration gradients engineering
May 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....
Rare earth metal–organic framework catalysts: Properties, synthesis, characterizations, and application
May 2026
Among numerous metal–organic frameworks, rare earth metal–organic frameworks (RE-MOFs) have garnered significant attention across various catalytic fields. As a special class of MOFs, they exhibit high...
Unlocking efficient electrocatalytic oxidation of fatty alcohol via self-promoted hydrophobic interfacial microenvironment
May 2026
Electrocatalysis offers a promising solution for the oxidative valorization of fatty alcohols, showcasing reaction mildness and sustainability. However, the intrinsically low solubility of fatty alcohols...
Cellulose nanofiber-based nanofiltration membranes for sustainable water purification
May 2026
Although nanofiltration (NF) membranes enable energy-efficient molecular separations critical for a sustainable ecosystem, their conventional fabrication from petrochemical polymers raises end-of-life...
Efficient polyolefin plastic upcycling into jet fuel components over a Fe/Beta catalyst in decalin
May 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...
Polybenzimidazole anionic exchange membrane with hydrophobic clusters for efficient electrochemical CO2 reduction
May 2026
Specific anion exchange membranes (AEMs) are vital to highly efficient electrochemical CO2 reduction (ECR), which is a promising choice for carbon neutrality. However, the unexpected trade-off effect...
In-situ encapsulation of Pt and acid-site engineering in hierarchical SAPO-11 for enhanced isomerization-cracking and anti-coking in sustainable aviation fuel production
May 2026
Isomerization-cracking is a critical step in the preparation of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The practical application of conventional Pt/SAPO-11 catalysts is hindered by several deactivation mechanisms,...
Syngas-promoted selective catalytic hydrogenolysis of cellulose into C6-ketones
May 2026
Selective hydrogenolysis of cellulose into C6-ketones offers a promising route for the production of high-value carbonyl compounds. However, conventional metal-catalyzed hydrogenolysis methods typically...
Transferable molecular model for benzimidazole-linked polymer membranes applied in hydrogen separation
May 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,...
Enhanced coal tar-resistance of LaFeO3-based oxygen carrier for chemical looping reforming of coke oven gas
May 2026
Chemical looping reforming of coke oven gas (COG) is a promising technology for producing low-cost hydrogen, but the presence of coal tar with relatively high concentration presents a significant challenge...
Ionic liquids for olefin extractive separation from fluid catalytic cracking naphtha: Thermodynamics and molecular mechanisms
May 2026
This study investigates the extractive separation of olefins from fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) naphtha using ionic liquids (ILs) from the perspectives of molecular thermodynamics and separation mechanisms....
Advanced aqueous electrolytes toward better aluminum-ion batteries: A comprehensive review
May 2026
Rechargeable aluminum-ion batteries are emerging as promising next-generation energy storage systems, benefiting from the high mass/volumetric energy density, low cost, and intrinsic safety of Al anodes....
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May 2026
Grain-boundary-proximal hydroxyl defects in Pt-regulated inverse spinel high-entropy oxide enabling efficient CO2 photoreduction
May 2026
Achieving efficient photocatalytic performance for high-entropy oxides (HEOs) continues to pose a significant challenge, primarily attributed to their intrinsically limited charge carrier mobility and...
Where to go for the chemical designs of P2 phase Mn-based sodium cathodes?
May 2026
P2 Mn based cathode materials have become one of the most promising candidate cathode materials due to their high specific capacity, suitable operating voltage and low-cost advantages. However, their...
Multi-scale research on coal chemical wastewater treatment: Pollutant molecules, technologies, and process integration
May 2026
The coal chemical industry serves as an indispensable element in the fabric of the global energy system. However, the wastewater generated from its production processes exhibits high chemical oxygen...
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May 2026
Promoting sodium storage performance of bacteria-derived carbon/MoS2-MoSe2 heterostructure enabled by carbon dot
Available online 30 May 2026
Two-dimensional metal sulfides/selenides with high theoretical capacity and unique layered structure have been extensively studied as anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs). However, they generally...
Achieving Structural-Functional Synergy in Biomass Hydrogel Electrolytes for Dendrite-Free Flexible Zinc-Ion Batteries
Available online 30 May 2026
The proliferation of flexible electronics demands energy storage devices that are inherently safe, mechanically compliant, and environmentally sustainable. Quasi-solid-state electrolytes are critical...
MOF-Derived Bi/Bi2O3 Heterostructure on N-Doped Carbon: Synergistic Catalysis for CO2 Electroreduction to Formate
Available online 30 May 2026
The electrochemical reduction of CO2 to formate represents a promising route for sustainable chemical production and carbon utilization. However, developing catalysts that combine high selectivity,...
Enhanced intrinsic water and sulfur dioxide tolerance of Cu-SSZ-13 for NH3-SCR via surface Al siting and micropore confinement
Available online 30 May 2026
Low-temperature nitrogen oxides (NOx) abatement is critically hindered by catalyst deactivation in H2O- and SO2-containing atmospheres, severely limiting the practical application of NH3-selective catalytic...
Regulation of the molecular structure of carbon nitride by dual carboxylic group and nitrogen vacancy modulation for photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction
Available online 29 May 2026
The photoconversion efficiency of CO2 is hindered by severe charge recombination and sluggish multi-electron kinetics at the surface reaction. For strengthening CO2 adsorption and activation process,...