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Monitoring of electro-chemo-mechanics in Li metal electrodes by optical fibre sensors

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01805J, Paper

Yanpeng Li, Dengwei Lian, Yi Qin, Hongfei Lu, Xiaohong Sun, Yuhang Song, Xin Jiang, Hong Li, Yang Jin
Optical fibre sensor enables monitoring of electro-chemo-mechanics in Li metal electrodes.
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Correction: Precursor-driven Jahn–Teller distortion as a hidden origin of surface instability in Mn-stabilized Ni-rich cathodes

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE90051H, Correction

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JinHa Shim, Young Geol Yu, Yu Bin Choi, Jin Ho Bang
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Crystal facet engineering empowers zinc materials with diverse facet orientations: preparation strategies, performance advantages, and application challenges

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00867D, Review Article

Guoqiang Ma, Mengke Peng, Juan Du, Youan Ji, Chao Ma, Aibing Chen
This review clarifies structure–performance relationships of typical Zn facets. It assesses scalable fabrication routes and builds a framework linking facet structure, processing, electrochemistry and cell performance for dendrite-free Zn anodes.
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Size-Dependent Dynamic Surface States of Ru Clusters: Modulating Interfacial Water Structure for Enhanced Alkaline Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01604A, Paper

Jiwon Kim, Jinuk Moon, Kyuri Cho, Jun Hyeong Kim, Man Ho Han, Seongbeen Kim, Jimin Han, Daeeun Choi, Hyunwoo Jun, Jong Hyun Jang, Hyung-Suk Oh, Sung Ki Cho, Wooyul Kim, Jeong Woo Han, Jinwoo Lee
Constructing well-defined atomic structures is a pivotal strategy for enhancing catalytic performance and metal utilization. In this context, sub-nanometer clusters, bridging the gap between single atoms and nanoparticles, have attracted...
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Synergizing Phase Engineering and Site-selective Substitution Through Rational Design of High-Entropy Layered Oxide Cathode Enables Air-Stable and Long-life Sodium-ion Batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07341C, Paper

Nazir Ahmad, Shao Wang, Lina Yang, Mingyu Cheng, Guo Qingling, Ye Shanshan, Shahid Ali, Jing Xia, Wenxiu He, Genqiang Zhang
P2-Na0.67Ni0.33Mn0.67O2 cathodes face commercialization barriers since irreversible P2-O2 phase transitions when charged above 4.0 V and the Mn3+ degradation if discharged to 2.0 V, as well as the moisture sensitivity,...
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Tailoring an iron-based metal–organic framework for a Zn-ORR/CER battery

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00064A, Paper

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Sukhjot Kaur, Safa Gaber, Kalpana Garg, Abdul Khayum Mohammed, Ankur Bordoloi, Harpriya Minhas, Biswarup Pathak, Dinesh Shetty, Tharamani C. Nagaiah
A tailored bifunctional cathode catalyst, Fe-Tp-10% G, was utilized for the conversion of HCl to industrially valuable Cl₂ while storing energy in a Zn-ORR/CER battery.
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Synergistic boosting of electrical output of moisture-electric generator based on CCNF-LiCl-PAM hydrogel

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00528D, Paper

Xinpeng Zhang, Jiaxuan Liu, Xinyuan Qu, Ao Shen, Xin Wang
Synergistic enhancement by sustained moisture gradient, efficient ion transport and continuous ion supply endows the CLP-MEG with excellent electrical outputs, in particular, the voltage output remains at 1.34 V after 90 days.
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Breaking the cascade dissolution loop through the self-inhibition mechanism for zinc–vanadium oxide batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07525D, Paper

Weina Xu, Zimin Li, Kangjie Li, Huitong Lin, Shaobing Zhang, Ruohan Yu, Haoqing Ma, Liheng Zheng, Zijie Tang, Guobin Zhang, Jialun Guo, Fujia Zuo, Lei Zhang, Kangning Zhao
A self-inhibition mechanism for cathode dissolution in zinc–vanadium oxide batteries is proposed through pre-intercalation of Ca²⁺ to break the cascade dissolution loop.
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In situ polymerized zwitterionic elastomers for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07792C, Paper

Wanli Li, Yuheng Li, Arnauld Robert Tapa, Minqiang Liu, Tie Liu, Haibing Xie, Yang Bai, Xiong Li, Zhongqin Xiao, Tao Yu, Zaiwei Wang, Chunxiong Bao, Zhigang Zou
A multifunctional zwitterionic additive regulates crystallization, passivates defects, suppresses ion migration and relaxes residual stress in inverted perovskite solar cells, achieving 26.69% certified efficiency and excellent stability.
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Solar-Complemented Moisture Electric Generator for Synergistic Energy Harvesting in All Regions

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01476C, Paper

Gangli Zhao, Daozhi Shen, Shuaiqi Han, Dingyun Zhang, Linglan Guo, Qiaolin Gu, Feng Zhan, Linmin Zhu
Moisture-enabled generators (MEGs) can harvest electrical energy from ambient water vapor, offering a promising self-powered solution for wearable electronics and Internet-of-Things systems. However, their practical application is hindered by limited...
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Dual-Mechanism Synergy of Adsorbate Evolution and Lattice Oxygen in High-Entropy Oxides for Enhanced Water Oxidation

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00598E, Paper

Zhen Xin Hui, Zeliang Ju, Jia Zhao Li, Hui Li, Xu Liu, Huai Bi Hu, Zi Wen, Zhi Wen Chen, Chuncheng Yang, Qing Jiang
High-entropy oxides (HEOs) have emerged as promising electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) owing to their unique multi-element synergy, yet precisely regulating reaction pathways to balance activity and stability...
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Nonplanar Tertiary-N Extended Nitrobenzene Enables Insoluble and Low-Energy-Barrier Organic Small Molecule Cathode for High-Performance Aqueous Batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE02250B, Paper

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Ziyang Song, Qi Huang, Yaokang Lv, Lihua Gan, Mingxian Liu
Organic small molecules with a high mass content ratio of redox-active sites are promising high-capacity cathode materials for aqueous zinc batteries, but their strong interaction with aqueous electrolytes causes serious...
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Low-temperature all-vacuum-deposited interfacial layers for high-performance and reproducible flexible inverted organic solar cells and modules

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07833D, Paper

Cheng Shen, Ze Jin, Jiaqiang Zhang, Ran Su, Yongqi Bai, Quan Liu, Ziyi Ge
Low-temperature, all-vacuum-deposited interlayers enable precise thickness and uniformity over large areas, achieving rigid and flexible module efficiencies of 17.6% and 15.2% with high reproducibility, advancing flexible OPV commercialization.
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Efficient and stable electrochemical carbon capture via integrated CO2 absorption and regeneration

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01132B, Paper

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Zhiwei Fang, Junwei Zhang, Peng Zhu, Zhou Yu, Ahmad Elgazzar, Juan Wang, Wei Ping Lam, Haotian Wang
Integrated electrochemical CO₂ capture combining absorption and in situ regeneration enables bicarbonate-dominated operation, reduced pH overpotentials, low-energy, and >1000 h stable carbon capture from dilute gas streams.
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Membrane-free osmotic power generators with high-performance energy conversion

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01945E, Paper

Shengyang Zhou, Dehua Huang, Guangpeng Ma, Xuanyi Tong, Yang Liu, Linsen Yang, Tianchi Liu, Xiang-Yu Kong, Liping Wen
Osmotic energy between two solutions with salinity gradients, is sustainable and converted generally into electricity through membrane-based processes. However, high membrane resistance limits extremely output power densities to 10 W...
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Low-carbon circular recycling of spent lithium-ion battery cathodes via direct regeneration and high-value upcycling

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE02149B, Review Article

Hongguan Wang, Jinshuo Zou, Peng Chao, Jianfeng Mao, Gemeng Liang
The direct regeneration and high-value upcycling of spent battery cathodes demonstrate significant advantages in environmental sustainability and economic feasibility, providing an emerging technological pathway for a low-carbon circular economy.
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Large-pore mesoporous covalent organic frameworks as fast ion sieves via kinetics-mediated micelle assembly for aqueous batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01393G, Paper

Ying Wan, Lei Huang, Fanxing Bu, Zhihao Sun, Siyuan Zhang, Zaiwang Zhao, Laiquan Li, Dongliang Chao, Dongyuan Zhao, Wei Luo
A versatile kinetics-mediated micelle assembly strategy is developed for the controllable synthesis of large-pore mesoporous covalent organic frameworks, enabling the construction of a fast ion sieve coating for stable aqueous Zn–I₂ batteries.
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High-Performance LiFePO4 Regeneration through Na-Induced Lattice Activation and Conductivity Rewiring

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE02323A, Paper

Jiale Zhang, Shaofeng Li, Yan Yan, Jiexiang Li, Zeyu Dong, Peng Ge, Yue Yang, Jie Zeng
The recycling of spent LiFePO4 (LFP) is crucial for the sustainable development of Li-ion batteries. However, conventional lithium-replenishment repair merely restores the material to its original state, falling short of...
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Composition-invariant strain engineering of metal sulfides for efficient hydrogen evolution

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01630H, Paper

Hongfang Du, Ke Wang, Song He, Boxin Li, Wei Ai
A molten-salt-mediated quenching strategy is reported for composition-invariant tuning of lattice strain in transition-metal sulfides. RuS₂ catalysts with tunable tensile strain are synthesized to investigate the strain and HER activity relationship.
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Hydrogen-driven thermoelectric trigeneration for sustainable homes: electricity, water, and heat

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE02588A, Paper

Guo-neng Li, Xiao-Lei Shi, Hong-kun Lv, Hong-yi Tang, Ya Wang, Wen-wen Guo, Shao-jun Liu, Dan Zhao, Zhi-Gang Chen
We report a hydrogen-powered thermoelectric trigeneration system that simultaneously delivers electricity, freshwater, and high-grade heat with record performance: 61.8 W power output, 94.6% CHP efficiency, and efficient flue-gas water recovery.
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Disentangling the Activity-Charge Coupling in Cocatalyst-Semiconductor Heterojunctions for Optimized Oxygen Evolution

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00362A, Paper

Ying Liu, Min Zhou, Guanhua Ren, Peijun Hu, Haifeng Wang
Decoupling cocatalyst effects in photocatalysis, often intertwined between enhancing photocarrier accumulation and boosting intrinsic catalytic activity (ICA), is essential yet challenging for rational photocatalyst design. Using cocatalyst-IrO2/TiO2 heterojunction as a...
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Spider Dragline Silk-Inspired 3D Printed Sustainable Zinc Ion Battery with Ultrahigh Stability

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE02022D, Paper

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Hongyu Lu, Jisong Hu, Botao Jiang, Kaiqi Zhang, Zhengyu Ju, Gehong Su, Yuanyuan Gao, Zhaodan Fu, Jingxin Zhao, Bingang Xu, Guihua Yu
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries have garnered considerable attention in the field of large-scale energy storage due to their low cost, inherent safety, and environmental friendliness. Nevertheless, the issues of uncontrollable dendrite...
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Suppressing Dendrites via Lateral Lithium Flux in Li Metal Solid-State Batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE02327D, Paper

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Huanyu Zhang, Faruk Okur, Matthias Klimpel, Julian Felix Baumgärtner, Jaka Šivavec, André Müller, Ihor Neporozhnii, Orhan Kibrisli, Oleksandr Voznyy, Yaroslav E. Romanyuk, Maksym V. Kovalenko, Kostiantyn Kravchyk
Lithium dendrite growth at the lithium | solid-state electrolyte (SSE) interface, driven by void formation, remains a major barrier to the deployment of Li metal solid-state batteries. Here, we reveal...
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Electronic-structure descriptor-guided design of high-entropy perovskites for efficient CO2 electrolysis

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE02221A, Paper

Beibei He, Nan Zhang, Caijin Xiao, Baixi Xia, Xunxun Deng, Ling Zhao, Yida Deng
The electrochemical conversion of CO2 into value-added chemicals via solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) offers a promising pathway for renewable energy storage and carbon-neutral fuel production, yet its advancement is...
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Multiscale Microenvironment Engineering at Gas-Liquid-Solid Triple-Phase Interface for Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE02182D, Review Article

Mengqi Li, Xiaolin Feng, menghui qi, Yingjie Zhou, Ziyin Xu, Haiyan Wang, Zhengquan Li, Yong Wang
The electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) has emerged as a promising strategy for sustainable hydrogen production. Contrary to current reviews that primarily focus on catalyst design, this review offers an...
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Chemically driven conformational rearrangement of PVDF-based polymer electrolyte to improve ionic conductivity for long-cycling lithium metal batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00044D, Paper

Xiongbin Yang, Xinhong Qi, Yihang Li, Shichen Zhang, Yanlin Qin, Gaohong He
Chemically driven approach induced highly polar β-PVDF to promote LiTFSI dissociation to release more Li⁺, which is transported along an interchain pathway with a low energy barrier. Ionic conductivity and interfacial stability are improved.
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Highly stable Mn–Sn flow batteries towards low-temperature energy storage

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01772J, Paper

Yu Shu, Yexuan Yu, Hongjie Xiao, Ziyi Xiang, Liping Wan, Guodong Li, Yao Liu, Jianhang Huang, Yonggang Wang
An acidic Mn–Sn flow battery was developed to overcome low-temperature limitations, enabling operation at an unprecedented temperature of −45 °C, which exhibits a high energy efficiency of up to 85% and energy density of 48 Wh L⁻¹.
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An ecosystem of carbon dioxide removal reviews – part 2: CO2 removal via blue carbon ecosystems

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE04922A, Review Article

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Christian Rischer, Ignacio Saldivia Gonzatti, Daniel A. Friess, Patricia Grasse, David Keller, Johannes R. Krause, Sarah Lück, Carisa MacPherson, Jennifer McHenry, Christine Merk, Tiffany Troxler, Rudi Voss, Wilfried Rickels
BCEs sequester ~270 MtC yr⁻¹ and could deliver substantial additional CDR by 2050 despite cost and feasibility uncertainties. Integrating BCEs into climate policy and accounting is key to unlocking sequestration potential and co-benefits.
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Direct upcycling of mixed plastic waste into liquid alkanes

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07522J, Paper

Hongshun Ran, Run-Jie Shen, Wenyi Ni, Mengying Zheng, Xinyang Sun, Shuo Zhang, Zhi-Qiang Wang, Shourong Zheng, Xiaolei Qu, Yaxuan Jing
The direct hydrogenolysis of mixed plastics comprising polyolefins and oxygenated polymers into liquid alkanes over Ru/CeO₂ + Re/CeO₂ blended catalysts under solvent-free conditions is achieved.
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Correction: Carbon footprint of oil produced through enhanced oil recovery using carbon dioxide directly captured from air

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3389-3389
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE90039A, Correction

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Antonio Gasós, Ronny Pini, Viola Becattini, Marco Mazzotti
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Modulation of d–d orbital hybridization via creating asymmetrical paired iron sites for the oxygen reduction reaction

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01866A, Paper

Zhijun Li, Hongxue Liu, Yunlu Chen, Siqi Ji, Xue Lu, Wenkai Yang, Yu Wang, J. Hugh Horton, Yu-Jia Tang, Xinlong Tian
A coordination manipulation strategy creates paired Fe sites bonded with P heteroatoms, inducing electron spin-state modulation and electronic delocalization to boost ORR activity and stability in both alkaline and acidic media.
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Breaking the kinetic pH effect in the hydrogen evolution reaction via strain-induced interfacial water reorganization

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01390B, Paper

Haihua Luo, Yurui Han, Lisheng Qian, Zhaoran Yuan, Jilong Xu, Zuohuan Chen, Jiaxiang Lu, Jun Qi, Jiawei Ge, Peiyu Ma, Wenhua Zhang, Qiang Fu, Zheng Jiang, Yifan Ye
Grain boundary induced tensile strain tunes catalyst oxophilicity, thereby reorganizing interfacial water and accelerating proton and water transfer to break the kinetic pH effect in HER.
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Correction: Lattice chemistry damping stabilization enables voltage stability and oxygen redox reversibility in Li-rich layered oxides

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3388-3388
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE90038K, Correction

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Lingcai Zeng, Yaqian Wang, Tong Li, Bao Qiu, Jiajie Pan, Haoyan Liang, Junhao Li, Xiaolei Sun, Jianrong Zeng, Kaixiang Shi, Zhaoping Liu, Quanbing Liu
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High entropy sulfonium-based organic ionic plastic crystals for sustainable cooling

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3313-3322
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00375C, Paper

Samantha L. Piper, Amy L. Thomson, Durga Acharya, Cara M. Doherty, Luke A. O’Dell, Douglas R. MacFarlane, Jennifer M. Pringle
This work reports a range of new sulfonium-based barocaloric organic ionic plastic crystals with sub-ambient solid-solid phase transitions that display strikingly high entropy changes and are accessible with low driving pressures.
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Bridging redox asymmetry in hot and cold cells for boosted power density in thermally regenerative flow batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07558K, Paper

Huan Gao, Yuhao Cai, Wei Xiao, Mingming Yin, Minjie Liu, Tianshou Zhao, Haoran Jiang
Thermally regenerative flow batteries (TRFBs) offer a promising route for harvesting low-grade waste heat; however, their power output is limited by the mismatch in redox reaction kinetics during the reverse reactions between the cold and hot cells.
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A hydroxylated zwitterion enables dual-modal synergy for stable zinc–iodine batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3377-3387
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07709E, Paper

Shengchao Chai, Yuxin Zhu, Junpeng Li, Wenxin Xie, Siqi He, Haikun Guo, Yifan Wang, Yizhan Wang, Haolong Li
A hydroxylated zwitterion achieves dual interfacial control in Zn–I₂ batteries via anion–OH (uniform Zn) and cation–OH (polyiodide capture) pairs, enabling >8000 h Zn||Zn cycling and >50 000 full-cell cycles.
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Dual interphase design stabilized Mg-metal batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3271-3282
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01732K, Paper

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Wenwen Wang, Chengyi Zhang, Xinquan Ma, Weixiao Wang, Qin Su, Juncai Long, Dongyao Zhu, Jinghao Li, Ao Xu, Rui Fang, Yuhang Dai, Guanbin Gao, Qinyou An
This work develops an energy-level-guided dual-additive electrolyte that enables cooperative SEI/CEI formation with improved interfacial uniformity and stability. Consequently, Mg||Mo₆S₈ full cells achieve a near-theoretical capacity.
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Biomimetic salt-excreting 2D evaporator enables spatially decoupled evaporation, salt harvesting, and energy recovery for sustainable brine treatment

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3345-3357
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00483K, Paper

Haifeng Zhou, Li Han, Chengkai Mao, Jiali Jiang, Hongjuan Ma, Long Zhao
A mangrove-inspired 2D PVIL hydrogel evaporator spatially decouples evaporation, salt crystallization, and thermoelectric generation, enabling 5 months in 10 wt% NaCl and delivering 2.55 W m⁻²via evaporative cooling.
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Enabling superior high-temperature capacitive performance in polymer dielectrics by multifunctional alternating nanolaminate coating

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3261-3270
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00769D, Paper

Yuqi Liu, Jiufeng Dong, Kaixin Liu, Chengyuan Wang, Yujuan Niu, Liang Sun, Shuoyan Liu, Jiangyu Li, Jiannong Wang, Hong Wang
An alternating Al₂O₃/ZrO₂ nanolaminate coating on polymers delivers a record discharged energy density of 8.50 J cm⁻³ with 96.4% efficiency at 150 °C via synergistic charge-injection blocking, deep trapping, and lateral electric field redistribution.
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Closing the gaps: multifunctional molecular filling for highly efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3369-3376
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01186A, Paper

Ruihao Su, Boxin Jiao, Junjie Zhou, Minghao Li, Yiran Ye, Yongbin Jin, Shuyang Wang, Junliang Yang, Chenyi Yi
Integrating a multifunctional molecule into a self-assembled hole-transporting layer inhibits ion and SAM migration, enabling perovskite solar cells with superior photovoltaic performance and environmental robustness.
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Ag2Se-Based thermoelectric materials and devices: progress, challenges, and perspectives

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3134-3183
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01371F, Review Article

Jia-Ming Lyu, Li Zhang, Yan-Ling Yang, Jian-Feng Zhu, Xiao-Lei Shi, Zhi-Gang Chen
Ag₂Se is a promising n-type thermoelectric material for near-room-temperature energy harvesting and solid-state cooling due to its high carrier mobility, low lattice thermal conductivity, scalable synthesis, and relatively low cost.
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Investigating CO electrolysis on cobalt at elevated temperatures to produce C4+ hydrocarbons

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3249-3260
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00855K, Paper

Nishithan C. Kani, Mohd Riyaz, Carolina Isabella Elizarraras, Emilia Wessel, Kasper Enemark-Rasmussen, Qamar Nisa, John R. Varcoe, Alexander Bagger, Brian Seger
CO electrolysis with cobalt yielding Fischer–Tropsch type products that are strongly temperature dependent, but weakly cation dependent.
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Novel fast Li-ion conductors for solid-state electrolytes from first-principles

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3214-3235
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07336G, Paper

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Tushar Singh Thakur, Loris Ercole, Nicola Marzari
We present a high-throughput computational screening for fast lithium-ion conductors to identify promising materials for application in all solid-state electrolytes.
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Enhancing redox flow battery performance across wide temperature ranges: mechanisms, challenges, and optimization strategies for electrodes, membranes, and electrolytes

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3074-3099
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00030D, Review Article

Xu Lin, Meisheng Han, Haolin Ju, Hengyuan Hu, Wanqi Hu, Jiajie Luo, Lei Wei, Lin Zeng, Wenjia Li, Tianshou Zhao
Failure mechanisms of redox flow batteries under wide-temperature conditions (>45 °C or <10 °C), with optimization strategies for electrodes, membranes, and electrolytes, and a future perspective on AI-assisted design.
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Reconstructing the electrochemistry of lithium-ion batteries through operando diffuse reflectance spectroscopy

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3236-3248
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00376A, Paper

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Arvind Pujari, Gratsiela Kostova, Hwee Jien Tan, Atsunori Ikezawa, Hajime Arai, Michael De Volder
Diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) is introduced as a low-cost optical technique to probe mechanisms in batteries in real time.
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Stimulated geologic hydrogen: from mechanistic control to engineered rock transformation

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3100-3133
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01230B, Review Article

Qingwang Yuan, Silagi Wanambwa, Mohamed Amine Ifticene, Qinjun Kang, Bailian Chen, Danny Reible
Transitioning from passive exploration to active manufacturing: from mechanistic control to engineered iron-rich rock transformation into carbon-free geologic hydrogen.
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Unraveling oxygen vacancy-driven catalytic hydrogen evolution activity and stability over atomic layer-deposited platinum cluster catalysts

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3358-3368
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07690K, Paper

Xinshuo Zhao, Xiangbin Kong, Ruokun Zhang, Hao Xu, Jiawei Yao, Yutong Feng, Yurong He, Yong Qin, Jiankang Zhang
Independent modulation of the oxygen vacancy (Ov) concentration in MoO_3−x is achieved while preserving a nearly unchanged Pt particle size, and a clear volcano-shape relationship between Ov concentration and catalytic activity is established.
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Replicability challenges in redox flow cell testing: insights from a multi-institutional study

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3323-3344
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07103H, Paper

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Hugh O’Connor, Alexander H. Quinn, Edward Saunders, Aodhán Dugan, Thomas R. Goodwin, Nadia L. Farag, Greta Thompson, Ameya Bondre, Marina Tabuyo-Martinez, Hannah M. Burnett, Thomas Y. George, Jordan D. Sosa, Carlos J. Mingoes, Peter Nockemann, Clare P. Grey, Dominic S. Wright, Michaël De Volder, Antoni Forner-Cuenca, Robert A. W. Dryfe, Michael J. Aziz, Ana B. Jorge Sobrido, Fikile R. Brushett, Josh J. Bailey
In the first, multi-institution study of its kind for flow batteries, several laboratories worldwide performed identical single-cell experiments. The findings show that procedural choices significantly alter commonly reported electrochemical metrics.
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Conformal hetero-electrolyte interface between soft oxyhalides and garnet enables low-pressure lithium-reservoir-free solid-state batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3283-3299
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07777J, Paper

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Max Palmer, Vipin K. Singh, Leonardo Merola, Karthikeyen Natarajan Pugazhendhi, Pallab Barai, Insang You, Yubo Wang, Eric Carlson, Cathy Wang, Hao Zheng, Venkat Srinivasan, Jürgen Janek, Jeff Sakamoto, Linda F. Nazar
Soft oxyhalide electrolytes enable low hetero-electrolyte (H-E) resistance with garnet at low stack pressures for “reservoir-free” dual electrolyte batteries.
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Renewable synthetic crude oil to mitigate carbon emissions and fossil fuel dependency

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3300-3312
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07428B, Paper

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Hidde Kolmeijer, Juan D. Medrano-García, Abhinandan Nabera, Gonzalo Guillén-Gosálbez
This study models the potential of synthetic crude oil, showing that by combining biomass, biogas, and air-captured CO₂ it could achieve net-zero refineries at about 80 USD per barrel, while utilising existing infrastructure.
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Anion-decoupled electrolytes enable stable cycling and fast interfacial kinetics for calcium metal anodes

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3203-3213
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07317K, Paper

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Qi Meng, Zhen Zhan, Yiyuan Ma, Qi Qi, Yingkai Hua, Yuyang Yi, Jingya Yu, Mengcheng Wu, Jingjing Tang, Songhua Cai, Kang Cheung Chan, Zheng-Long Xu
An anion-decoupling strategy significantly accelerates Ca²⁺ transport and minimizes desolvation barriers. The resulting organic-rich SEI facilitates rapid Ca²⁺ diffusion and supports highly reversible Ca metal anodes.
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Effective mass model for thermoelectrics

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3195-3202
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE06413A, Paper

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Minsu Heo, Kyu Hyoung Lee, Junwoo Song, Changwoo Lee, Insub Lee, Kwangjoo Kim, Hoon Wee, Joonhyun Lee, Youngdeog Koh, Hyun-Sik Kim, G. Jeffrey Snyder
Thermoelectric performance (zT) can be written directly as a function of thermopower and quality factor B, providing a simple route to thermoelectric optimization.
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Universal strategy of capacity compensation via the electrolyte for Li-ion batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3184-3194
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07058A, Paper

Xiaoyi Wang, Shaojie Zhang, Yu Cao, Haochen Gong, Mengting Zheng, Jun Lu, Jie Sun
Lithium polyphosphides is evaluated as a capacity-compensation reagent that can compensate for the ICL and contribute to the construction of a stable CEI.
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Engineering Interfacial Built-In Electric Fields for Accelerated and Stable Sodium-Ion Storage

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE02318E, Paper

Huachao Yang, Yong Zhao, Hongfei Zheng, Runyi Zhou, Xiaodong Li, Jianhua Yan, Kefa Cen, Jun Lu, Bo Zheng
Engineering interfacial built-in electric fields (BEF) has emerged as a powerful strategy to boost the electrochemical performance of sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), yet the controllable amplification of BEF intensity remains a...
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Supramolecular hosts for high-performance and sustainable perovskite optoelectronics

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE02642G, Review Article

Guo Yang, Ying Tan, Yuxuan Fang, Wenhuai Feng, Kaiying Chen, Gengling Liu, Xueqing Chang, Wu-Qiang Wu
Metal halide perovskites have revolutionized the field of optoelectronics with their exceptional optoelectronic properties and low-cost processability, enabling remarkable progress in solar cells, light-emitting diodes, and other optoelectronic technologies. However,...
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Tannic Acid as a Multifunctional Bridge Driving Structural Ordering and Surface Passivation of ZnO for Over 20% Efficiency Inverted Solar Cells with Improved Stability

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01017B, Paper

Yurong He, Wentao Miao, Jianhua Han, Wenyang Luo, Zhuang Li, Jin Chen, Liangliang Chen, Xunchang Wang, Renqiang Yang
Inverted organic solar cells (OSCs) utilizing zinc oxide (ZnO) as the electron transport layer are promising candidates for commercial applications, yet their power conversion efficiency (PCE) lags behind conventional architectures...
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A gas–liquid switching reaction system for normothermic photo-driven chemical looping ammonia synthesis

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00524A, Paper

Yunfan He, Lulu Zhang, Fangfang Li, Jianxin Liu, Rui Li, Jiancheng Wang
A gas–liquid switching reaction system (GLS) enabling metal oxides to drive photo-driven CLAS under ambient conditions, achieving an NH₃ production rate of 1.48 mmol g⁻¹ h⁻¹ on TiO₂ via alternating N₂/H₂O coverage for green NH₃ synthesis.
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Environmental and geographic constraints shape global pumped hydro for long-duration storage

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01331G, Paper

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Rongrong Xu, Zhenzhong Zeng, Alan D. Ziegler, Lee E. Brown, Joseph Holden, Dominick V Spracklen, Deliang Chen, Yuntian Chen, Tianyun Dong, Yaling Zeng, Peirong Lin, Yuan Yang, Ming Pan, Dongxiao Zhang
Long-duration energy storage is essential for stabilizing electricity systems dominated by wind and solar power, with pumped hydroelectric storage (PHS) as a mature long-duration storage solution. Yet the global potential...
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Localized anion-rich solvation structures in low-concentration electrolytes enabled by non-coordinating chaotropes for deep-cycling zinc metal batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00197A, Paper

Licheng Miao, Guoqiang Ma, Kaiyue Qiu, Zhiyuan Zhao, Minglu Li, Tongqiang Bi, Kai Yang, Yuanyuan Hu, Yuanyuan Wang, Jing Xu, Lei Ma, Zhaoxi Shen, Ning Zhang
The as-designed localized high-concentration electrolyte by introducing a non-Zn²⁺-coordinating chaotropic in a non-concentrated aqueous electrolyte endows aqueous Zn batteries with excellent deep-cycling stability.
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Unravelling the anion-dominated interfacial structure of hybrid solid electrolytes via ssNMR

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00543H, Paper

Yuhang Li, Likun Chen, Shengnan Zhang, Yubin Li, Junwei Liang, Yuetao Ma, Ke Yang, Zhuo Han, Guanyou Xiao, Longxiang Yu, Chenjie Lou, Yan-Bing He, Feiyu Kang, Ming Liu
The TCM⁻ anion prevents the PS₄³⁻ to P₂S₇⁴⁻ phase transition via weak interactions with LPSC. This maintains the PS₄³⁻-based boundaries in HSE-LiTCM, ensuring rapid Li⁺ transport and high conductivity.
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High-entropy-cooperated single-atom catalysis: an emerging paradigm bridging configurational complexity and atomic precision for catalytic applications

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00138F, Review Article

Tao Xu, Jian Zhang, Wei Chen, Yuepeng Yao, Wen-Gang Cui, Xinqiang Wang, Wenxian Liu, Hongge Pan, Dingsheng Wang, Ge Meng
The design strategies and structural advantages of high-entropy-cooperated single-atom catalysts were comprehensively reviewed, which bridged the configurational complexity and atomic precision for critical catalytic systems.
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Ion-directed polymer/inorganic interphase with enriched charge for stable and high-rate Zn anodes

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01602B, Paper

Meihua Zhu, Sitian Ku, Qing Ran, Houhou Huang, Ningzhi Cao, Fu-Quan Bai, Xing-You Lang, Danming Chao, Ming Feng
A polymer/inorganic interphase provides enriched charge and directed Zn²⁺ deposition, endowing Zn anodes with high-rate performance and excellent stability.
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Strain-mediated grain-boundary reconstruction unlocks high near-room-temperature thermoelectric performance in Mg3Sb2-based alloys

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01515H, Paper

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Gang Wu, Airan Li, Harish Subramania, Xinzhi Wu, Longquan Wang, Jiankang Li, Fei Frank Yun, Takao Mori
Strain-mediated grain-boundary spectrum reconstruction coupled with in situ Cu–Ga-rich precipitation provides a distinct route to simultaneously improve near-room-temperature and mid-temperature thermoelectric performance in Mg₃(Sb, Bi)₂.
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Lattice reconstruction strategy for fast-charging plateau-type hard carbon anodes in ultra-long-life sodium-ion batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00708B, Paper

Feng Wang, Lian Chen, Fan Li, Yongben Zheng, Jiaqi Wei, Caozheng Diao, Ihor Radchenko, Jie Shi, Linwei Li, Jingshu Wang, Zhengshuai Bai, Yanyan Zhang, Oleksandr I. Malyi, Xiaodong Chen, Yuxin Tang
By decoupling defect passivation and graphitization, lattice reconstruction of hard carbon yields large interlayer spacing, small crystallites, and an inorganic-rich SEI, enabling superior fast-charging in ultra-long-life sodium-ion batteries.
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An expandable cement-induced pseudo-supercapacitor brick for self-energy-storage buildings

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00784H, Paper

Jiarui Xing, Lan Wang, Yifan Guo, Weihuan Li, Yulin Wang, Wenmiao Zhao, Yuping Wu, Wei Wang, Jiarui He, Yang Zhou
A full-cement energy storage device with cement-induced pseudocapacitive electrodes and magnesia-cement electrolytes is developed for self-energy-storage buildings, enabling energy storage, semi-structural function, and photovoltaic utilization.
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Concentration–structure dual-gradient architecture in high-Ni/low-Co single-crystal NCM cathodes

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00273K, Paper

Jun Bum Park, Minje Ryu, Eui-Yeon Jeong, Young Gyun Choi, Sung Hyun Cho, Seok Yun Kim, Byungwook Kang, Kisuk Kang, Seong-Min Bak, Jong Hyeok Park
Co₃O₄ dry coating and post-annealing introduces a concentration–structure dual-gradient in high-Ni/low-Co single-crystal NCM. This architecture accelerates electron transport and stabilizes the surface, improving rate capability and durability.
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Molecular engineering of conjugated polymer cathodes via the one-pot preparation of high-rate and ultra-stable aqueous/seawater Zn-ion batteries under harsh conditions

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00199H, Paper

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Quanwei Ma, Cheng Ji, Zeyu Wang, Rui Wang, Longhai Zhang, Hongbao Li, Ying Xu, Qianyu Zhang, Dongliang Chao, Chaofeng Zhang
Featuring heterocyclic conjugated units, PMPZ exhibits enhanced electron affinity and π-delocalization, while its synergistic CO/CN sites enable multielectron redox for efficient charge storage and fast kinetics over a wide temperature range.
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Fluctuation-tolerant non-precious bifunctional Ni–Co–B monolithic electrodes for industrial-scale anion exchange membrane water electrolysis

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00982D, Paper

Xiangyun Tan, Juan Zhang, Chenyang Xu, Zexing Wang, Kaijian Huang, Zhiwei Ye, Yanhui Guo
To address the stability challenges of anion exchange membrane water electrolysis (AEM-WE) driven by intermittent renewable energy, a fluctuation-tolerant bifunctional nickel–cobalt–boron (a-NiCoB) monolithic electrode was developed.
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A synergistic dual additive strategy for constructing gradient hydrophobic interfaces toward ultrastable aqueous zinc metal anodes

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01319H, Paper

Zongpu Xia, Jingyi Ding, Sicheng Yang, Qiaoli Zhang, Yiwei Yuan, Chengyuan Peng, Junrong Luo, Junhao Du, Fei Ye, Yanzhi Ai, Yue Wang, Xinxiang Zhang, Wen Liu, Jitao Chen
A dual additive strategy decouples the functions of interfacial hydrophobicity and solvation coordination, enabling the in situ construction of an advanced multifunctional gradient hydrophobic interface that provides excellent cycling performance.
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Precursor-driven Jahn–Teller distortion as a hidden origin of surface instability in Mn-stabilized Ni-rich cathodes

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00713A, Paper

JinHa Shim, Young Geol Yu, Yu Bin Choi, Jin Ho Bang
Interfacial destabilization caused by a chemically unstable Jahn–Teller distorted Mn^4−x–O coordination environment was observed for the first time in high-Ni cathodes due to surface Mn oxidation in the precursor stage.
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Navigating interfaces in solid-state sodium batteries: challenges, solutions, and future directions

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01558A, Review Article

Daxian Zuo, Xin Yu, Jing-Chang Li, Yu Sun, Hangyu Zheng, Bo Peng, Yiwen Liu, Jie Yang, Haoshen Zhou, Shaohua Guo
This review identifies the key interfacial challenges in solid-state sodium batteries and highlights materials design, interface engineering, characterization, and modeling strategies to enable stable, high-performance, and commercially viable SSSBs.
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Orthogonal binary cation arrangement homogenizing interfacial coordination and improving electronic landscapes for high performance perovskite solar cells

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00174B, Paper

Yansheng Chen, Wenlei Lv, Yeyong Wu, Chaorong Guo, Zhijie Gao, Lingying Ren, Yu Wang, Qinrong Cheng, Peng Huang, Yaowen Li
Orthogonal binary cation passivation, via experimental and theoretical validation, homogenizes perovskite lattice and optoelectronic properties and improves interfacial electronic landscapes, thereby enhancing solar cell efficiency and stability.
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Dynamic localized domains of metallic glasses enable high-capacity SbBi anodes for potassium-ion batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01770C, Paper

Xi Liu, Xinying Wang, Yang Liu, Ao Jia, Yi Peng, Wanjie Gao, Bingyan Song, Kunming Yang, Jiarui He, Yuping Wu
As the cycle progresses, the Cu₂Sb@SbBi₂ anode forms a metallic glasses (MG) interface at the heterojunction, which enables rapid ion transport. The MG at this interface undergoes dynamic, localized changes as the potential varies.
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Photothermal-stable pure-iodide wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells with suppressed ionic losses

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2999-3009
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00103C, Paper

Ziwei Liu, Qifan Feng, Nikhil Kalasariya, Zhaoyu Lou, Shuo Zhang, Xiaofeng Chen, Weizhong Zheng, Xiaofeng Huang, Dewei Zhao, Yongzhen Wu, Martin Stolterfoht
DMA-stabilized pure-iodide 1.68 eV wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells suppress ion migration through steric hindrance, delivering record stability and meeting a critical lifetime requirement for 25-year operation.
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Challenging conventional assumptions in PV: a high-throughput open-air approach to low-cost perovskite module production

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3049-3062
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00488A, Paper

Austin C. Flick, Reinhold H. Dauskardt
High-throughput open-air manufactured perovskite solar modules achieve target $0.03/kWh levelized cost of energy with the lowest module lifetime barrier of any solar technology, projecting commercial viability with realistic lifetime assumptions.
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Room temperature buried molecular engineering boosts the photovoltaic performance of wide-bandgap and all-perovskite tandems

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2938-2948
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00301J, Paper

Shaopeng Liao, Guang Li, Mengqi Ren, Ying Peng, Weitao Zhao, Zichao Xu, Hongsen Cui, Chen Tao, Haibing Wang, Chen Wang, Fang Yao, Xiaojuan Cao, Jiwei Liang, Mingming Hu, Yansong Ge, Xuzhi Hu, Jian Wen, Weijun Ke, Guojia Fang
GBAM is used as buried interface modifier at room temperature. Co-annealing GBAM with perovskite layer optimizes bottom interface of wide-bandgap perovskite, achieving 29.07% for 2-terminal perovskite–perovskite tandem cells.
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Safeguarding drinking water in north-western europe by modelling the fate of amines from CO2 capture

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2922-2937
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07330H, Paper

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François Clayer, Cathrine Brecke Gundersen, Magnus Norling, Luca Pozzoli, Ashenafi Seifu Gragne, Tore Flatlandsmo Berglen
Modelling the fate of nitramine and nitrosamine from amine-based CO₂ capture reveals significant risks to surface and groundwater, emphasizing the need for coordinated regional management during CCS deployment.
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Biphasic valorization of byproducts from biodiesel synthesis using floating photochemo-enzymatic domino catalysis

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3021-3036
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07523H, Paper

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Andrea Rogolino, Erwin Reisner
We introduce a practical one-pot process for the full valorization of biodiesel byproducts via a photochemo-enzymatic domino approach in liquid|solid|liquid (L|S|L) photocatalysis.
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Bio-based encapsulation materials enabling recyclable and stable perovskite solar cells

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2900-2909
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07173A, Paper

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Chengda Ge, Yingying Liu, Rui Wang, Lei Song, Xiang Deng, Gengxin Du, Yidan An, Lingyi Ke, Yiting Jiang, Tingfeng Lei, Quanrun Qiu, Hin-Lap Yip
We developed PTFF, a bio-based encapsulation polymeric material that is compatible with existing hot-pressing processes, is non-destructive to perovskites, and is closed-loop recyclable.
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Competitive solvent occupation chemistry enabling robust four-electron conversion for anti-freezing aqueous zinc–iodine batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3010-3020
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00755D, Paper

Wenyu Xu, Zelin Chang, Hongwei Wang, Binfen Wang, Hongbo Ding, Jijian Xu, Xinliang Li
A competitive solvent-occupation strategy reconstructs the hydrogen-bond network to unleash balanced two-step four-electron iodine conversion, delivering ultralong 495 day stability at −20 °C.
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Transient interference-based spectroscopy for a molecular-bond-sensitive probe of lithium ion batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2889-2899
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07740K, Paper

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Mengyun Hu, Enlai Wan, Yu Qiao, Shupeng Xu, Shiwen Li, Rui Zhu, Jiamin Guo, Xihao Chen, Heping Zeng
By creating plasma channels through nonlinear interference of multiple femtosecond laser filaments, this configuration directly ruptures molecular bonds, disintegrating materials into fragments while preserving molecular signature characteristics.
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Homogenizing Li+ transport in high-loading sulfur cathodes enabled by synergy of all-in-one thin electrode design and a multifunctional binder for practical Li–S batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3037-3048
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07518A, Paper

Hongjiang Song, Shengkui Zhong, Jie Liu, Shanqing Zhang
This study breaks the limitations of mass transport and charge transfer in high-loading sulfur cathodes to effectively boost the rate performance of practical Li–S batteries.
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Beyond rapid nucleation: unveiling the role of solvent–precursor interactions in antisolvent-free perovskite fabrication

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2988-2998
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00170J, Paper

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Yunfan Wang, Weiren Zhao, Juncheng Wang, Zhuoqiong Zhang, Ziyao Yue, Yuxuan Zhang, Yiting Jiang, Zixin Zeng, Jie Zeng, Hainam Do, Hong Lu, Yuanhang Cheng, Johnny C. Ho, Tom Wu, Hin Lap Yip, Dewei Zhao, Sai-Wing Tsang
Based on the machine learning-selected solvent, we successfully suppressed the fast crystallization of antisolvent-free perovskites fabricated at high ambient temperature and widened the temperature processing window.
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Tailoring C–F configurations in O–CFx cathodes via wet chemistry for 600 Wh kg−1 Li/O–CFx pouch cells

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2976-2987
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00658B, Paper

Zhenghuai Sun, Xiaobin Liao, Luyu Li, Quan Yuan, Bingbing Chen, Chunbo Xu, Hancheng Ma, Huji Zhang, Xiangning Chen, Zihan Liu, Xu Xu, Yao Ding, Ruizhe Wu, Liqiang Mai
This work develops a scale-up strategy for the production of oxidized CF_x (O–CF_x) materials with tailored C–F configurations. Consequently, 21 Ah Li/O–CF_x pouch cells achieve impressive power densities of 614.75 Wh kg⁻¹ and 693.92 Wh L⁻¹.
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Rational application mapping of diverse aqueous battery systems

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2814-2832
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00998K, Review Article

Junnan Hao, Qianru Chen, Chun-Chuan Kao, Dongliang Chao, Shi-Zhang Qiao
A systematic application-oriented mapping redefines aqueous batteries from a unified concept into differentiated technologies, guiding their rational deployment across diverse real-world energy storage scenarios.
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Supramolecular excluded-volume effect drives high performance and ultra-durable moisture power generation for interactive sensing

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2963-2975
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07622F, Paper

Bingsen Wang, Nan He, Yupeng Bai, Pengpeng Miao, Yu Li, Haonan Wang, Xingsen Mu, Dawei Tang, Yongchen Song, Lin Li
This study engineered supramolecular structures within a hydrogel MEG to induce excluded-volume effects, thereby paving the way for high-performance MEGs and their applications in sensing.
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High-temperature solar-thermal steam generation: materials, system design and applications

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2746-2787
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00346J, Review Article

Yangzhe Xu, Quanling Yang, Shenyu Ma, Qi Zhang, Modi Jiang, Benwei Fu, Chengyi Song, Wen Shang, Peng Tao, Tao Deng
A comprehensive overview of high-temperature solar steam generation, encompassing fundamental principles, cutting-edge materials, and system-level designs to enable efficient renewable energy harvesting and multi-scenario applications.
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3D imaging-informed electrode engineering for water splitting

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2910-2921
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00290K, Paper

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Shuhao Wang, Omid Tavakkoli, Mohamed Regaieg, Christoph Sachs, David Aymé-Perrot, Hubert Girault, Quentin Meyer, Ying Da Wang, Ryan T. Armstrong, Chuan Zhao, Peyman Mostaghimi
Operando micro-CT and lattice Boltzmann simulations uncover how 3D pore architectures control bubble evolution during water electrolysis, establishing structural design rules for high-performance alkaline water electrolysis.
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Engineering a low lattice mismatch interface layer for durable and bi-stable dynamic smart windows based on reversible metal electrodeposition

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2949-2962
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07238G, Paper

Tongzhuang He, Bing Xu, Jae Uk Choi, Mengjie Zhu, Yingxin Zhang, Caofeng Niu, Guolong Zhou, Wenjing Wang, Deyu Liu, Pooi See Lee, Jingwei Chen, William W. Yu
A low lattice mismatch interfacial layer grafted on FTO electrode results in lower activation energy, higher interface formation energy and uniform interfacial field distributions in durable smart windows based on reversible metal electrodeposition.
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A fresh perspective on the role of band bending, and related contributors, in light-driven production of electricity and chemicals

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2833-2862
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE05115G, Perspective

Adam C. Nielander, Matthew R. Shaner, Shane Ardo
Distributions of net charge, and associated electric fields and potentials, for an equilibrated semiconductor pn-homojunction are identical to those of initial nonequilibrium flux and transport rate for each charged species, if light absorption is uniform in space.
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Active sodium loss in practical anode-free sodium batteries: mechanisms, challenges, and strategies

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2788-2813
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00760K, Review Article

Saisai Qiu, Haolin Zhu, Shijie Cheng, Jia Xie
Active sodium loss limits anode-free sodium batteries through sparse nucleation, fragile SEI reconstruction, and Na-deficit feedback. Coordinated control of nucleation, interphase, Na inventory, and operating conditions enables practical AFSBs.
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The critical role of surface dipoles in CsPbI3 perovskite solar cells

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2863-2873
DOI: 10.1039/D5EE07787G, Paper

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Ran Ji, Nathaniel Gallop, Shivam Singh, Richard Beier, Yitian Du, Zongbao Zhang, Fulya Koc, Marielle Deconinck, Vladimir Shilovskikh, Jose Roberto Bautista-Quijano, Boris Rivkin, Yana Vaynzof
Finely modulating the Cs : Pb ratio of the top 1 nm of CsPbI₃ leads to strong surface dipoles that alter the work function by more than 2 eV, increasing the power conversion efficiency from ∼10% to ∼20% and critically affecting stability.
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Unlocking multi-stage flexibility enables cost-competitive hydrogen-based steelmaking in China

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,2874-2888
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00643D, Paper

Yuezhang He, Zhenqian Wang, Mohamed Atouife, Daniel De Castro Gomez, Xin He, Omar Hurtado Perez, Xingyuan Yang, Tianduo Peng, Jesse D. Jenkins, Zheng Li
Coordinated multi-stage flexibility across the hydrogen-based steelmaking chain reduces costs and reconfigures systems toward strategic overcapacity and flexible load-shifting under variable renewable supply.
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Dual characteristics of Mn2+ dissolution from manganese oxide cathode materials in aqueous zinc batteries: trade-offs between active material loss and double capacity contribution

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00712K, Perspective

Yaozhi Liu, Lu Lin, Shuqi He, Hong Wu, Daihuo Liu, Dongliang Chao, Xiaoqi Sun
This perspective systematically evaluates Mn²⁺ dissolution behavior in aqueous Zn–MnO₂ batteries to understand its dual characteristics of active material loss vs. double capacity contribution, aiming to advance energetic aqueous batteries.
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Beyond electronic effects: hydrogen-bond engineering via N-mediated microenvironment control for accelerated oxygen electroreduction

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00569A, Paper

Wenhui Jiang, Bingyu Huang, Zhi Cai, Binbing Tang, Dirk Lützenkirchen-Hecht, Kai Yuan, Yiwang Chen
We constructed cobalt porphyrin frameworks with precise N gradation to unveil the dual role of N: withdrawing electrons from Co sites and forming ordered hydrogen-bond networks to facilitate proton transfer, thereby boosting ORR kinetics.
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Activating sp hybridization of zinc iodide via πsp–p bonding donation enables Ah-level seawater-based wearable zinc–iodine pouch cells

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00836D, Paper

Weina Guo, Cheng Gu, Jun Li, Liufeng Chen, Zhijie Li, Wuxuan Liu, Shuo Wang, Gengzhi Sun, Lin Wang, Linghai Zhang, Chenyang Zha, Kwun Nam Hui
Seawater is transformed from a corrosive and reactive medium into a stable electrolyte for Zn–I₂ batteries, enabling scalable blue energy storage. This strategy expands the potential for safe, decentralized power systems.
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20.46% efficient organic solar cells with concurrent voltage enhancement and thermal stability enabled by crystallization-kinetics-controlled morphology

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01250G, Paper

Anhai Liang, Chunliang Li, Bosen Zou, Sein Chung, Byeongjin Kim, Yongjoon Cho, Jiancheng Zhong, Jingjing Zhao, Lixing Tan, Guangquan Zhang, Xin Li, Wuning Wei, Kilwon Cho, He Yan, Zhipeng Kan
Incorporating BTP-FCIO extends the acceptor phase nucleation time from 132 ms to 199 ms and enhances the efficiency to 20.46%. This ternary strategy demonstrates consistent effectiveness across multiple representative Y-series acceptors.
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