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...
Multi-scale research on coal chemical wastewater treatment: Pollutant molecules, technologies, and process integration
Available online 30 March 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...
Highly Active and Robust Cr-Doped Co3O4 Electrocatalyst for Acidic Oxygen Evolution via H-Receptor-Mediated Mechanism
Available online 27 March 2026
Developing efficient and durable oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts for acidic media is vital for advancing proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers (PEMWEs) but remains highly challenging....
Progress in Catalytic Metal-Zeolite composites for VOCs Abatement: A Comprehensive Review
Available online 27 March 2026
Amid the current environmental context, as the issue of VOCs control becomes increasingly severe, catalytic oxidation technology has emerged as a hot research direction in the industry. Meanwhile, research...
Nanoconfinement Engineering of MOF-Derived-Hollow-Heterojunctions Towards Enhanced Photocatalysis
Available online 26 March 2026
Rational heterostructure design, tailored architectures, and enhanced charge dynamics are key factors for developing efficient photocatalysis for environmental remediation. In this study, we employed...
Ultrathin Bismuth-Based Composite Nanosheets with Synergistic [Bi2+-VO]/VN Dual-Defect Engineering and g-C3N4 Modification for Solar-Driven Photocatalytic Antibiotic Degradation
Available online 25 March 2026
Synergistically coupling complementary vacancy pairs with an ultrathin framework provides a promising yet underexplored route to robust photocatalysts for water purification. Herein, we report the synthesis...
Cu-tuned Bifunctional CoMoP catalysts for Electrocatalytic Oxidation of 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural and Co-production of Hydrogen
Available online 24 March 2026
The electrocatalytic oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) for the green production of bio-based 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) and hydrogen offers a sustainable pathway for utilizing biomass...
Engineering Micropores in Biochar from Waste Cow Dung for Hydrogen Storage: Structure, Capacity, Kinetics and Mechanistic insights
Available online 24 March 2026
The resource utilization of massive amount of cow dung (CD) generated from modern animal husbandry is crucial for sustainable development. Converting CD into porous biochar for energy storage represents...
Hierarchically Porous UiO-66-Fe with Coordinatively Unsaturated Bimetallic Sites for High-Efficiency Selective Oxidation of Hydrogen Sulfide
Available online 21 March 2026
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a toxic and corrosive gas, poses significant environmental and health risks. The selective catalytic oxidation of H2S to elemental sulfur has emerged as an attractive and sustainable...