Construction of N-doped carbon encapsulated hollow FeSe2 nanocubes for enhancing lithium storage performance
October 2026
FeSe2 is an attractive anode candidate for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) owing to its high theoretical capacity based on a unique conversion mechanism and low cost. However, the practical application...
Layer-on-layer construction of amorphous cobalt-lanthanum sulfide arrays in situ grown on MXene‒C3N5 matrix for high energy density supercapacitors
October 2026
Herein, a hierarchical multicomponent nanocomposite is established by in situ depositing vertically aligned Co-La-S nanoarrays on MXene‒N-rich C3N5‒coated nickel foam (NF) by a convenient electrodeposition...
Optimizing interfacial charge transfer dynamics of t-Se photoelectrodes for boosting self-powered UV–vis photodetection
October 2026
Tunable charge transfer is vital for designing high-performance optoelectronic devices. It is interesting to explore more feasible strategies for boosting the performance of self-powered photoelectrochemical-type...
Bioinspired forest-like Z-scheme heterojunction of TiO2-ZnIn2S4 for bifunctional photocatalytic solar fuel generation and antibacterial properties
October 2026
Bifunctional catalysts for simultaneous solar fuel generation and antibacterial properties have gained increasing attention in the energy and environmental field. However, their practical implementation...
The microwave dielectric, magnetic, and absorption properties of natural sands
October 2026
Recently, much effort has been made into the study of the microwave absorption performance of various materials. In this study, we present such performance investigations of natural sands through microwave...
Theoretical insight into thermoelectric response of valleytronic semiconductor 1H-TiNBr monolayer
October 2026
Thermal and electrical transport of valleytronic semiconductor 1H-TiNBr monolayer is investigated from first-principles based self-consistent transport theory. Lattice thermal conductivity is greatly...
Supported hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell catalysts: From synthesis, structure-performance evolution and mechanism to synergy strategy
October 2026
Polyelectrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is a kind of clean energy conversion device with great potential. The development of related hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell catalysts is still one of the key issues....
Design and optimization oriented composition and morphology engineering for MOF derived microwave absorbents
October 2026
The continuous improvement of electromagnetic technology is leading to advancements in electromagnetic microwave absorbing materials (EAM), which are increasingly crucial in fields like communications,...
The emerging applications of nanoscale hierarchically porous metal–organic frameworks
October 2026
Nanoscale hierarchically porous metal-organic frameworks (NHP-MOFs), fusing the advantages of nanoscale MOFs (N-MOFs) and hierarchically porous MOFs (HP-MOFs), can synergistically reduce mass transfer...
Design of highly efficient FeWB snow-crust (SC) bifunctional electrocatalyst towards accelerated water-splitting under industrial operational conditions
October 2026
Developing highly efficient electrocatalysts is crucial for electrochemical water-splitting, which is essential for generating clean and sustainable hydrogen energy and achieving global carbon neutrality....
High-purity 2D layered titanium sulfide: Synthesis and its role in ultra-high temperature lubrication
October 2026
In this study, high-purity TiS, characterized by excellent thermal stability and high-temperature oxidation resistance, was successfully synthesized. The crystal structure, stability, electronic structure,...
A truncated octahedral Li-rich LiMn2O4 electrode for long-life electrochemical lithium extraction from brine
October 2026
Since the low raw cost, environmentally friendly and superior capacity performance, spinel LiMn2O4 is widely considered as a suitable electrode material for electrochemical lithium extraction from salt-lake...
In-situ synthesis of graphene nanoribbons with red-fluorescence-emission for constructing heterojunction with ultrafast electron transfer enhances photocatalytic hydrogen production
October 2026
Photocatalytic hydrogen production is promising for obtaining eco-friendly hydrogen-based energy. Organic compounds have taken a central role as efficient photocatalysts in hydrogen production. Here,...
Ir cluster/Fe2O3 heterostructures on carbon nanotubes boosting oxygen evolution/reduction reactions for flexible Zn-air battery
October 2026
The development of bifunctional and universal-pH electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution (OER) and oxygen reduction reactions (ORR) is crucial in the field of metal-air batteries. In this study, we succeed...
Stable temperature-pressure conditions of natural gas hydrates in porous media: A review
October 2026
Natural gas hydrates are considered a highly promising future energy, however they could also pose risks, such as triggering submarine landslides and exacerbating the greenhouse effect. The stable temperature-pressure...
Reversible diffusion metal-support interaction for tailoring uniform subnanometer metal particles
Available online 25 September 2026
Precise control of the size of transition metal nanoparticles (NPs) is crucial for their catalytic and electronic applications; however, obtaining NPs with nano-to-sub nanometer diameters remains challenging...
Photovoltaic waste-derived C@SiOx/ZnO composites: a scalable route to high-capacity and stable lithium-ion battery anodes
Available online 23 September 2026
Silicon-based anodes deliver appealing specific capacity, yet their commercial viability is largely hindered by severe volume fluctuation and interfacial instability. To address these challenges while...
2D pnictogen nanomaterials for biomedical applications: design, engineering, and functionalization
Available online 23 September 2026
Two-dimensional group VA materials, encompassing phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth, have recently gained remarkable attention for their potential roles in modern biomedicine. Historically,...
Biomimetic coordination-confined Cu+/Cu2+ redox interface with self-renewing behavior enables ultrasensitive uranyl recognition
Available online 23 September 2026
Precise regulation of interfacial redox processes at the micro/nanoscale is critical for achieving sensitive and durable electrochemical sensing in complex aqueous environments. Here, we report a biomimetic...
Oxygen-vacancy-rich Ni/NiO transition layer promotes interfacial coupling and reconstruction of NiFe LDH for efficient oxygen evolution reaction
Available online 21 September 2026
Long-term stable and efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) remains a major challenge for alkaline water electrolysis due to catalyst detachment under vigorous bubble evolution, chemical dissolution,...
Side-chain engineering on naphthalimide-based cathode interlayer materials for ambient-processed semitransparent organic solar cells
Available online 19 September 2026
To meet the rapid development of ambient-processed semitransparent organic solar cells (ST-OSCs), it is imperative to develop cathode interface materials (CIMs) that simultaneously provide efficient...
Thermocatalytic CO2 conversion to value-added C2+ products: Catalyst design and catalytic system modulation
Available online 18 September 2026
The excessive reliance on fossil fuels has driven a rapid increase in atmospheric CO2 levels, exacerbating global warming and ocean acidification. The development of carbon-negative technologies is...
Structure-guided sulfur deposition and deactivation delay: A waste mask-derived MgO/layered porous carbon heterostructure for room-temperature H2S catalytic oxidation
Available online 16 September 2026
Room-temperature catalytic oxidation of H2S is limited by rapid catalyst deactivation caused by elemental sulfur (S0) accumulation. Here, a structure-guided deactivation-delay strategy is proposed....
Morphology engineering-driven multidimensional core-shell carbon fiber/MXene/VO2 composites for high-efficiency electromagnetic wave absorption
Available online 15 September 2026
Multidimensional assembly and morphology regulation in composites generate synergistic loss effects, optimizing impedance matching and electromagnetic wave absorption. However, in multi-shell systems...
Scalable fabrication of porous nanocomposite fibers for enhanced dynamic water purification via synergistic adsorption-photocatalysis
Available online 15 September 2026
To tackle industrial dye wastewater challenges, a continuous extrusion molding method is proposed for efficiently fabricating porous low-density polyethylene/activated carbon (AC)/titanium dioxide (TiO2)...