Ni–Mo Interfacial Electronic Transfer and Acid-Site Coupling Drive Carbon-Backbone-Retentive Hydrodeoxygenation of Fatty Acid Esters under Mild Conditions
Available online 2 April 2026
Biodiesel, a renewable and carbon-neutral fuel, offers a sustainable alternative to petroleum diesel. However, its widespread application is hindered by the need for energy-intensive deoxygenation processes...
Engineering LDH-Derived LiCoMnO4 Spinel/MXene Heterostructures via a Dual-Tuning Strategy for Efficient Lithium Extraction from Low-Grade Brines
Available online 1 April 2026
Electrochemical lithium extraction from low-grade salt lake brines is a sustainable approach to reliable and cost-efficient lithium supply, yet it is hindered by sluggish diffusion kinetics and the...
Where to go for the chemical designs of P2 phase Mn-based sodium cathodes?
Available online 1 April 2026
P2 Mn based cathode materials has become one of the most promising candidate cathode materials due to its high specific capacity, suitable operating voltage and low-cost advantages, but its practical...
Carbon nitride-based single-molecular Van der Waals heterojunction for selective photocatalytic CO2 reduction to CO
March 2026
Single-molecular heterojunctions have demonstrated significant application potential in the fields of photocatalysis due to prominent photoelectric properties, while the charge transfer behavior still...
Peroxymonosulfate activation on the S-scheme heterojunction Bi4O5I2/TiO2 photoanode of a photocatalytic fuel cell for degradation of tetracyclines with green power generation
March 2026
Photocatalytic fuel cells (PFC) are green devices for simultaneous contaminant degradation and power generation. However, their performance is still limited due to the inefficient light capture and...
Selective hydrogenolysis of lignin to alkene-functionalized monomers over ZnO-modified carbon nanotube supported Pd catalysts
March 2026
Although current methods enable lignin extraction and depolymerization, the selective hydrogenolysis of lignin into alkene-functionalized monomers remains a significant scientific challenge. These monomers...
Mechanistic insights into the role of N/O-doped biochar in enhanced phenolics production during biomass pyrolysis
March 2026
Phenolic compounds are vital chemicals that can be converted into high-density jet fuel components, such as aromatic hydrocarbons or cycloalkanes. Pyrolysis of biomass waste for producing high-value...
Recent progress of surface/interface modification of transition metal oxides for enhancing electrochemical energy storage and conversion activity
March 2026
The electrochemical performance of transition metal oxides (TMOs) is significantly influenced by their surfaces and interfaces, which are pivotal in facilitating charge transfer, ion diffusion, and...
Enhancing high volumetric energy density of supercapacitors through diatomic reconstruction of layered double hydroxides
March 2026
Double atom regulation and synergistic phosphorus doping and oxygen vacancy (OV) engineering are effective strategies for optimizing the electronic structure of layered double hydroxides (LDHs). In...
Transition metal dichalcogenide nanostructures: Synthesis and application in detection and removal of metal ion contaminants from water
March 2026
At present, global freshwater resources are severely lacking, and all life activities rely on freshwater resources. Industrial and domestic wastewater contains a large amount of toxic heavy metal ions...
A tunable and universal catalyst for efficient one-pot conversion of xylose to γ-valerolactone
March 2026
The one-pot synthesis of γ-valerolactone (GVL) from xylose is crucial for the production of sustainable biofuels and fine chemicals. This study introduces a novel catalyst, Hf-LS-Beta, which is tailored...
Clostridium butyricum mineralization of intracellular gold nanoclusters to boost biohydrogen production using visible light
March 2026
Photocatalytic intracellular biohybrid systems hold great potential for enhancing biohydrogen production using solar energy. However, conventional approaches face nanoparticle toxicity and inefficient...
Engineering oxygen vacancy-rich CoFe2O4@C core-shell microreactors via defect-morphology dual synergy for ultrafast peroxymonosulfate activation
March 2026
This study innovatively employs a “dual-engineering synergy” strategy combining defect engineering and morphological engineering to construct oxygen vacancy (OV)-enriched CoFe2O4@C core–shell microreactors...
Revolutionizing eco-environmental solutions through 3D printing: A strategic vision for future innovations
March 2026
Three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is emerging as a transformative tool in eco-environmental research. It innovates environmental analysis technologies, augments environmental purification,...
Rigid-flexible dual network hydrogel photoelectrodes for ultrafast and stable catalytic degradation of bisphenol A with minimal metal leaching
March 2026
Photoelectrocatalytic (PEC) technologies provide a promising and sustainable approach for the elimination of persistent organic pollutants, but their practical deployment is limited by catalyst deactivation...
Tailoring a photoreactive biomass-based redox coupled material for interaction enhanced removal of Cr(Ⅵ) and As(Ⅲ)
March 2026
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...
Ammonia synthesis and cracking: Thermocatalytic versus electrochemical approaches
March 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...
Heat and hydrogen co-production based on photoresponsive electrode in the full-spectrum SOEC hybrid system
March 2026
Facing the growing demand for clean and efficient energy conversion, this study presents the first full-spectrum SOEC hybrid system that co-produces heat and hydrogen by integrating a photoresponsive...
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Assembling lignin carbonized polymer dots with bimetallic layered hydroxides to bridge water purification and zinc-ion storage
Available online 31 March 2026
Achieving multifunctional lignin-based carbonized polymer dots (CPDs) with controlled structures lie at the forefront of energy-environmental materials, yet tackling the structure-activity relationship...
Advanced Aqueous Electrolytes toward Better Aluminum-ion Batteries: A Comprehensive Review
Available online 31 March 2026
Rechargeable aluminium-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....
Coordination-Driven Highly Active Bi-(Et3N)0.3 for Selective Cleavage of Lignin Cβ-O-4 Bond via Fluidized Electrocatalysis
Available online 31 March 2026
The development of a mild and efficient electrocatalytic system for lignin depolymerization via selective cleavage of aryl ether bonds to produce high-value-added chemicals is highly attractive yet...
Oxygen vacancy-rich MoOx enables selective C-C bond cleavage for boosted glyceric acid production from xylose
Available online 31 March 2026
The oxidation of inexpensive sugars into high value glyceric acid holds considerable appeal, yet faces a fundamental challenge in achieving precise cleavage of the target C–C bond, resulting in inefficient...