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...
2D/2D heterointerface engineering of Ni2P/ZnIn2S4 photocatalysts for enhanced photocatalytic H2 evolution
May 2026
Zinc indium sulfide (ZnIn2S4) possesses excellent photosensitivity and a suitable band structure, exhibiting superior photocatalytic activity under visible light. However, rapid recombination of photogenerated...
Comprehending the frontiers of flexible supercapacitors: Materials, fabrication techniques, and performance metrics
May 2026
The accelerating development of wearable electronics encompassing flexible sensors, displays, and health monitoring systems has driven strong demand for lightweight, deformable, and high-performance...
Sustainable ternary solvent strategy for high-efficiency slot-die coated perovskite solar cells
May 2026
Slot-die coating is a promising, scalable deposition technology to progress the commercialization of perovskite solar cells (PSCs), where solvent engineering is critical for producing sustainable high-performance...
Unveiling structure-performance relationships in HER catalysts for sustainable and scalable hydrogen production
May 2026
The hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a crucial electrochemical process for producing clean hydrogen, providing a sustainable pathway to decarbonize energy systems and mitigate the impacts of climate...
Covalent organic frameworks and their composites as high-performance photocatalysts for organic pollutant removal
May 2026
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are a new class of porous polymers completely connected by covalent bonds, which have been favored by many researchers due to their admirable physicochemical properties,...
Interfacial electronic mediation via POx bridges between BiVO4 and bimetallic metal-organic frameworks for boosting photoelectrochemical performance
May 2026
Effectively addressing the interfacial charge transfer between metal-organic framework (MOF) co-catalysts and photoanodes is crucial for enhancing photoelectrochemical (PEC) performance. In this work,...
Precise design of triple phase boundaries and pores in cathode catalyst layers to accelerate oxygen transport for proton exchange membrane fuel cells
May 2026
Triple phase boundary (TPB) and pore structure in the cathode catalyst layer (CCL) play vital roles in the utilization of Pt-based catalyst in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). The excellent...
Beyond oxygen evolution: Recent progress in hydrogen production via anodic substitution reactions
May 2026
With the rise in demand for energy and the increasing depletion of fossil fuels, the development and research of new energy sources have been advancing speedily. Hydrogen energy has attracted particular...
Enhanced Zn2+ transport pathway constructed by heterogeneous metal-ion oriented intercalation with in situ autogenous conducting network
May 2026
Vanadates possess a crystal structure conducive to Zn2+ migration, establishing them as promising cathode materials for aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs). However, the continuous intercalation/deintercalation...
Surface-interface engineered proton transport via hybrid structures: A new horizon beyond conventional solid-state ionics
May 2026
Crystalline and amorphous oxides have long vied for supremacy in fast-ion conduction; crystals offer ordered pathways but suffer from grain-boundary drag, while amorphous hosts provide abundant defects...