CO2 electrolysis: Advances and challenges in electrocatalyst engineering and reactor design
May 2023
Electrochemical reduction of CO2 (CO2RR) coupled with renewable electrical energy is an attractive way of upgrading CO2 to value-added chemicals and closing the carbon cycle. However, CO2RR electrocatalysts...
Synthesis strategies of hard carbon anodes for sodium-ion batteries
May 2024
Sodium-ion battery (SIB) is an ideal candidate for large-scale energy storage due to high abundant sodium sources, relatively high energy density, and potentially low costs. Hard carbons, as one of...
Progress in metal oxide-based electrocatalysts for sustainable water splitting
August 2024
Metal oxide-based electrocatalysts are promising alternatives to platinum group metals for water splitting due to their low cost, abundant raw materials, and impressive stability. This review covers...
Review and perspective of materials for flexible solar cells
February 2021
Thin-film flexible solar cells are lightweight and mechanically robust. Along with rapidly advancing battery technology, flexible solar panels are expected to create niche products that require lightweight,...
Porous carbon materials for CO2 capture, storage and electrochemical conversion
May 2023
Continuous accumulation and emission into the atmosphere of anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO2), a major greenhouse gas, has been recognized as a primary contributor to climate change associated with...
Thiophene-S doping assisted constructing high-performance pitch-based hard carbon anode for sodium-ion batteries
May 2025
Hard carbon has emerged as a promising anode material for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to its exceptional chemical stability and abundant resources. However, its application in energy storage is...
Constructing main/side chain dual-cation poly(mequitazine-terphenyl piperidinium) anion exchange membranes for high-performance fuel cells
May 2025
Anion exchange membranes (AEMs) combining high hydroxide conductivity and alkali-resistant stability have become a major challenge for the long-term development of anion exchange membrane fuel cells...
Tunable properties of WSe2 nanosheets and nano-dispersion via energy dependent exfoliation
May 2025
Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) have emerged as promising electrocatalysts for various electrocatalytic processes. Molybdenum disulfide has been widely used, but a single electrocatalyst can...
Optimized synthesis and electrochemical behaviors of Prussian blue analogues cathodes for potassium-ion batteries
May 2025
The superior adaptability of Prussian blue analogues (PBAs) in interacting with potassium ions has shifted research focus toward their potential application as cathodes of potassium-ion batteries (PIBs)....
Advancements in biomass gasification and catalytic tar-cracking technologies
November 2024
Biomass, heralded as sustainable “green coal”, plays a crucial role in energy conservation and achieving “dual carbon” objectives through clean conversion. This paper reviews advancements in biomass...
Advances and challenges of electrolyzers for large-scale CO2 electroreduction
February 2023
CO2 electroreduction (CO2ER) to high value-added chemicals is considered as a promising technology to achieve sustainable carbon neutralization. By virtue of the progressive research in recent years...
2D coordination polymers of transition metals as catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction
May 2025
The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is a key process in water splitting for hydrogen production, yet its sluggish kinetics pose significant challenges for catalyst development. In this work, we present...
Recent advances of bismuth-based electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction: Strategies, mechanism and applications
May 2023
Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), driven by clean electric energy such as solar and wind, can not only alleviate environmental greenhouse effect stemming from excessive CO2 emissions,...
Advances in CIGS thin film solar cells with emphasis on the alkali element post-deposition treatment
August 2023
In the past tens of years, the power conversion efficiency of Cu(In,Ga)Se2 (CIGS) has continuously improved and been one of the fastest growing photovoltaic technologies that can also help us achieve...
A green route based on π-π interactions to coat graphite for high-rate and long-life anodes in lithium-ion batteries
May 2025
Although graphite (G) materials dominate the commercial lithium-ion battery (LIBs) anode market due to their excellent overall performance, their limited rate performance and cycle life hinder applications...
Designing single-atom catalysts toward improved alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction
August 2022
Electrochemical water splitting powered by renewables-generated electricity represents a promising approach for green hydrogen production. However, the sluggish kinetics for the hydrogen evolution reaction...
Robust synergistic effects of doping and defect engineering in photocatalytic H2O2 production
May 2025
Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) photosynthesis represents an advanced on-site production method with significant potential for on-demand supply. However, various challenges hinder the efficiency of H2O2 yield,...
Recent advances in single-atom catalysts (SACs) for photocatalytic applications
August 2024
Artificial photocatalysis represents a hopeful avenue for tackling the global crisis of environmental and energy sustainability. The crux of industrial application in photocatalysis lies in efficient...
Comparative study on the electrochemical performance of β-manganese dioxide-3D graphene mixtures with (without) carbon nanotubes
May 2025
Manganese dioxide is widely used as a cathode material in aqueous zinc-ion batteries, and the cathode material is a key factor limiting the performance of these batteries. In this study, β-manganese...
Comparative development and evaluation of Fe–N–C electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction: The effect of pyrolysis and iron-bipyridine structures
May 2025
Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) constitute a promising avenue for environmentally friendly power generation. However, the reliance on unsustainable platinum-based electrocatalysts used...
Hierarchically mesoporous Fe-N-C single-atom catalysts for efficient oxygen electrocatalysis in rechargeable zinc-air batteries
August 2025
Rechargeable zinc-air batteries (ZABs) hold significant promise for next-generation energy storage due to their unique advantages in safety, energy and cost. However, their commercial application remains...
A-site phase segregation in mixed cation perovskite
November 2021
Mixed cation strategy greatly benefits the enhancement of device performance and chemical stability. However, adverse impact also accompanies the mixed cation system simultaneously. It brings the compositional...
Development of nickel based cermet anode materials in solid oxide fuel cells – Now and future
February 2021
High temperature solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) is the most efficient and clean energy conversion technology to electrochemically convert the chemical energy of fuels such as hydrogen, natural gas and...
Copper foam-derived electrodes as efficient electrocatalysts for conventional and hybrid water electrolysis
May 2022
Electrochemical water splitting has been demonstrated as a promising technology for the renewable generation of green hydrogen from water. Despite the extensive progress in materials science, one particular...
Carbon materials for enhanced photothermal conversion: Preparation and applications on steam generation
May 2024
Photothermal conversion attracted lots of attention in the past years and sorts of materials were explored to enhance photothermal efficiency. In the past years, solar-driven desalination by photothermal...