Ultrahigh-porosity biomass-derived carbon materials for efficient hydrogen storage: Systematic synthesis, structural characterization, and sorption performance
Available online 29 October 2026
A systematic approach was developed to synthesize highly porous carbon from rice husk biomass via KOH activation while controlling its textural properties to maximize hydrogen (H2) storage performance....
Unraveling the role of Ni in stabilizing lithium-rich manganese-based layered oxide cathodes during the cycling
Available online 23 October 2026
Lithium-rich manganese-based layered oxides (LRMOs) are promising high-energy-density cathode materials for next-generation Li-ion batteries. Yet, their severe capacity fade and voltage decay during...
Synergistic modulation of P2-type cathodes via multi-ion doping for stable sodium-ion batteries
Available online 23 October 2026
P2-type layered oxides are highly promising cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) owing to their high average voltage, considerable theoretical energy density, and relatively good air stability....
Regulating the dissolution-regeneration dynamic equilibrium of solid electrolyte interphase in Li metal batteries
Available online 17 October 2026
The continuous dissolution and regeneration of the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) remains a key challenge for Li metal anodes, as it triggers the continuous consumption of active lithium and electrolyte,...
Coupling zincophilic Sb-Nx single-atom sites with hydrophobic interfacial engineering for dendrite-free and corrosion-resistant Zn anodes
Available online 14 October 2026
Uncontrolled dendrite growth and water-induced parasitic reactions severely limit the reversibility of Zn metal anodes in aqueous batteries. Herein, we report a multifunctional interfacial layer featuring...
EFM and KPFM: A preliminary diagnostic tool for evaluating the performance of cobalt-boride-phosphide (Co-B-P) electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution
Available online 24 September 2026
The work function is a crucial parameter that governs electron transfer between a catalyst surface and reactants during electrocatalysis. In this study, the electrical properties and the work function...
Acid etching of titanium mesh flow fields for enhancing mass transfer and stability of PEMWE under high operating current densities
Available online 21 September 2026
Proton-exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) is a promising technology for green hydrogen production, yet it faces significant challenges in mass transfer and stability, particularly under high...
Motif-coded phycocyanin enables coupled solvation-interphase-texture regulation for reversible aqueous zinc batteries
Available online 15 September 2026
Aqueous zinc batteries offer a safe and cost-effective platform for large-scale energy storage, yet their practical application is impeded by the strong hydration of Zn2+, water-induced parasitic reactions,...
High-performance bifunctional water splitting under harsh alkaline conditions by hydrothermally prepared MnNiBP circular microclusters
Available online 8 September 2026
While electrochemical water splitting offers a clean pathway to renewable hydrogen energy, its practical implementation requires cost-effective bifunctional electrocatalysts that are robust enough to...
SMART framework for single-atom HER catalysts
Available online 8 September 2026
Single-atom catalysts (SACs) are assumed to remain structurally static during catalysis, while dynamic behavior under operating conditions is rarely explored. We propose a Structure-Mobility-Activity-Restructuring-Thermodynamics...
Laser-triggered transformation of NiCo2O4 into NiCo alloy catalysts boosts water-oxidation kinetics toward efficient hydrogen generation
Available online 5 September 2026
The development of highly active bimetallic alloy nanomaterials for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is crucial for sustainable hydrogen production and addressing global energy challenges. Herein,...
A self-healing anhydrous ionogel with high ionic conductivity enabled by dynamic network design for zinc metal batteries
Available online 3 September 2026
Traditional gel electrolytes have hindered the practical application of zinc metal batteries due to their insufficient mechanical strength, poor self-healing capabilities, and substantial reliance on...
Structure-engineered amorphous MoS3 catalysts for enhanced sulfur conversion kinetics in wide-temperature lithium-sulfur batteries
August 2026
Lithium-sulfur batteries have garnered significant attention due to their high theoretical energy density. However, their widespread application across a wide temperature range is still hindered by...
Energy-saving hydrogen generation enabled by boosted hydrazine oxidation over hierarchical Co/Ru–RuPx interfaces
August 2026
The efficiency and sustainability of water splitting for green hydrogen production are often hindered by the limited performance of electrocatalysts and the sluggish kinetics of the anodic oxygen evolution...
Inhibiting overoxidation of ruthenium oxides by zinc doping for promoting a highly efficient proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer
August 2026
For proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers (PEMWE), it is critical to develop durable and powerful anodic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalysts. For acidic OER in PEMWE, efficient zinc-doped...
High-performance triazine-structured polymeric ionic liquid cross-linking membranes with superior proton conductivity and phosphoric acid retention for high-temperature PEMFCs
August 2026
Polymeric ionic liquids (PILs) serve as excellent modifying materials in the field of high-temperature proton exchange membranes, with the ability to notably enhance phosphoric acid retention capacity...
Cobalt-atom electrocatalytic framework on CO2-derived defective carbon for enhanced H2O2 production across pH levels
August 2026
The increasing demand for hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) has highlighted the importance of developing sustainable production methods. Electrochemical H2O2 synthesis via the two-electron oxygen reduction reaction...
Incorporating different MoSx/rGO catalysts in interlayer and cathode to enhance Li-S battery performance: A dual-catalyst strategy
August 2026
Lithium polysulfide (LPS) shuttling remains a fundamental challenge that limits the cycle life of Li-S batteries (LSBs). Though incorporating electrocatalysts in the S cathode improves the LPS conversion...
Machine learning-driven DFT modeling of oxide perovskites as oxygen electrodes for solid oxide electrochemical cells
August 2026
In this work, we present a machine learning-accelerated density functional theory framework for predicting key electrochemical descriptors of oxide perovskites used as oxygen electrodes in solid oxide...
Design and screening of high-performance catalytic materials based on the synergistic effects of multimodal energy carriers: A review
August 2026
The excessive use of CO2 poses significant challenges, such as rising concentration of greenhouse gases causing environmental disruption, rising sea levels, and depletion of economic resources. The...
Electrochemical water splitting for green hydrogen: Key material roles, persistent challenges, and outlook
August 2026
Electrochemical water splitting offers a compelling pathway to large-scale green hydrogen production, yet renewable sources account for merely 1% of global hydrogen supply, with production costs (USD...
Dual-atom catalysts for lithium-sulfur battery cathodes: Synthesis, characterization, and catalytic mechanisms
August 2026
Lithium-sulfur batteries (LSBs) stand out as premier next-generation energy storage technologies due to their exceptional theoretical specific capacity and energy density. However, their commercial...
STEG devices coupled with circuit control achieving the conversion and storage regulation of solar thermal energy into electrical energy
Available online 24 July 2026
A thermoelectric generator (TEG) device is capable of converting heat into electrical energy, the thermoelectric efficiency of which is primarily determined by the ZT value of the thermoelectric materials...
Tuning Kolbe electrolysis selectivity by chain length of fatty acids: Mechanistic insights and a synergistic mixed-feed strategy in an aqueous electrolyte
Available online 19 June 2026
Electrochemical decarboxylation (Kolbe electrolysis) is an important process for converting fatty acids into hydrocarbon biofuels under mild conditions. However, the low selectivity generally observed...
Effect of surface heterogeneity on electrolyte stability in Mg-metal batteries: Insights from ab initio molecular dynamics
Available online 4 June 2026
Magnesium (Mg) metal batteries are widely regarded as a sustainable and high-capacity alternative to lithium-ion batteries. Despite their promise, their practical implementation is hindered by electrolyte...