Highly stable Li+ deposition guided by a lithiophilic microchannel
February 2025
The repeated volume variation of lithium (Li) metal anode (LMA) upon Li+ plating/stripping, the volatile interface between Li and the electrolyte, and the incessant growth of Li dendrites on Li metal...
Electrolyte engineering and interphase chemistry toward high-performance nickel-rich cathodes: Progress and perspectives
February 2025
Nickel (Ni)-rich layered oxides have drawn great attention as cathode for lithium batteries due to their high capacity, high working voltage and competitive cost. Unfortunately, the operation of Ni-rich...
Ionic buffer layer design for stabilizing Zn electrodes in aqueous Zn-based batteries
November 2024
Aqueous Zn-based batteries (AZBs) are hindered by issues associated with the Zn electrodeposition process (ZEDP) on electrode surfaces, including passivation, dendrite formation, and hydrogen evolution....
Efficient stabilizing agent-free synthesis of gold nanoparticles via square-wave pulse deposition for enhanced catalytic performance in ethanol electrooxidation
November 2024
The pressing environmental concerns and the depletion of fossil fuel reserves necessitate a transition toward sustainable energy sources. Ethanol, a renewable biomass-derived fuel, is a promising alternative...
Inkjet-printing assisted engineering of patternable zinc anode-based electrochromic devices
November 2024
Zn anode-based electrochromic devices (ZECDs) stand out as a highly promising technology in the upcoming era of multifunctional electronic devices, offering a blend of electrochromic capabilities and...
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...
Exploring the role of solvents in structural regulation during ultrasonic synthesis of Co/Ni-layered double hydroxide for oxygen evolution reaction
November 2024
Cobalt-based layered double hydroxides (LDHs) are highly sought after by researchers due to their low-cost, high efficiency and stability for oxygen evolution reaction (OER) in water electrolysis. The...
Novel N-doped carbon nanotubes impregnated Mn spheres with polydopamine coating as an efficient polysulfide immobilizer for Li-S batteries
November 2024
Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries are one of the most promising energy storage and conversion devices due to the high theoretical capacity and cost-effectiveness of sulfur. However, they still suffer...
Study on the effect of Si content on the compatibility of F/M steels with lead-bismuth eutectic using small punch testing
November 2024
This study investigates the impact of silicon (Si) on the corrosion resistance and post-corrosion toughness of ferrite/martensitic (F/M) steels in a liquid lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) environment. Corrosion...
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...