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Life cycle assessment of perovskite solar cell manufacturing: effects of scale and process control

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00062B, Paper

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Nathan Dodd, Alan Dunbar, David Bird, Lenny Koh, Rachael Rothman
Semiconductors underpin many modern technologies, from data processing and displays to power generation, and their performance relies on precise thin-film deposition processes.
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Electrooxidation of ethanol to acetate on mix-phase nickel–manganese composites in alkaline environments

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00080K, Paper

Huiyan Pan, Yongshuai Lu, Xiaohang Liu, Xueguo Liu, Yi Ma, Jing Yu, Liang Xu, Jialing Tang, Yongfa Zhu, Junshan Li
Electrochemically oxidizing ethanol to acetate at the anode represents a promising alternative to the oxygen evolution reaction, enabling energy-efficient hydrogen evolution at the cathode.
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Interfacially coupled Ni with Fe-N doped carbon as a potential electrocatalyst for overall alkaline seawater splitting

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00446F, Paper

Sriram Sundarraj, Giddaerappa kuntoji, P. Abdul Junaid, P. Sana, Vishnu Bakthavachalam, K. Sudhakara Prasad
The interfacially coupled N@C-Ni_1.2-Fe_0.5 exhibited highly efficient and long-term stability for overall seawater splitting. A homemade water electrolyzer powered by conventional and solar energy generates green H₂ to power a DC motor.
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Integrated Recycling of Polylactide using Biomass into Renewable Fuels: A Combined Experimental and Computational Design Approach

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00361C, Paper

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Moreno Ascani, Lisa Burkart, Philipp Ackermann, Tabea Becker, Marian Panofen, Alexander Mitsos, Sonja Herres-Pawlis
Across the globe, the consumption of plastics and fuels rises steadily. Conventionally, both products are fossil-based and have a negative impact on the environment, particularly plastic pollution and CO2 emissions....
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SAFprop: A Dual Spectroscopic Approach for Predicting Properties of Sustainable Aviation Fuels †

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00025H, Paper

Mohammed Almomtan, Janardhanraj Subburaj, Emad Al Ibrahim, Mohamed Sy, El Mehdi Kharkhache, Danyaal Alam, Aamir Farooq
This study introduces a novel method for predicting sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) properties by combining liquid-phase attenuated total reflectance -Fourier transform infrared (ATR-FTIR) spectroscopy with confocal Raman spectroscopy. While both...
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Structural heterogeneity of castor tissue lignins and their targeted conversion into sustainable aviation fuel precursors

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00390G, Paper

Xu-Wei Wang, Yu-Xin Zhang, Xu Fu, Qing-Hua Wang, Qiang Wang, Junli Ren, Ling-Ping Xiao, Run-Cang Sun
Castor is an important non-edible oilseed crop worldwide, and its residual biomass represents an ideal feedstock for biorefineries. However, the structural characteristics of its lignin and lignin-carbohydrate complex (LCC), along...
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Nickel-based electrocatalysts for hydrogen production through hydrazine electrolysis

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00363J, Review Article

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Irsa Tariq, Waheed Iqbal, Maham Almas, Arslan Hameed, Ali Haider, C. Richard A. Catlow, Jamal Abdul Nasir, Peng Li
Hydrazine-coupled electrolysis (OHzS) offers an energy-efficient route for hydrogen production by replacing the sluggish OER with the faster hydrazine oxidation reaction (HzOR, E° = −0.33 V vs. RHE).
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Bio-inspired Electro Active Polymeric Benzimidazole Phthalocyanine: A Sustainable Electrocatalyst for Enhanced Hydrogen Evolution Reaction

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00082G, Paper

Sowmyashree Hadimane, Shambhulinga Aralekallu, Lokesh Koodlur Sannegowda
The sustainable energy production from renewable sources is of crucial interest in the current scenario, with a focus on harnessing solar, wind, geothermal, and tidal energy systems. Water emerges as...
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A high-temperature oxidation strategy for the safe and efficient recovery of lithium and iron from spent LiFePO4 cathode

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00013D, Paper

Jiayang Song, Ruifan Han, Yu Qiao, Zhonghao Rao
A green process combining high-temperature oxidation and phosphoric acid leaching enables the selective recovery of iron and lithium from spent LFP batteries, yielding α-Fe₂O₃ and Li₃PO₄ with purities of 96.27% and 94.58% respectively.
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Fully 2D-heterojunction perovskite photovoltaics using chalcogenides

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00497K, Paper

Mustafa Kareem, Mohammad Abu Shuheil, Manoj A. Vora, Y. Sasikumar, Lalita Chopra, Santanu Kumar
Two-dimensional halide perovskites are emerging optoelectronic semiconductors because of their tunable photophysical characteristics and enhanced environmental stability relative to the three-dimensional perovskites. Herein, we design perovskite solar cells in which...
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One-pot consolidated bioprocessing of waste potatoes to L-malic acid by a thermotolerant and metabolically versatile Aspergillus terreus BD isolate

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00083E, Paper

Deeksha Gopaliya, Nitin Srivastava, Vinod Kumar, Sunil Kumar Khare
A thermotolerant Aspergillus terreus BD isolate selectively produced itaconic and L-malic acids at 45 °C under distinct fermentation conditions, and enabled conversion of waste potato biomass into L-malic acid via a one-pot consolidated bioprocess.
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Performance evolution of CsPbI2Br perovskite solar cells under space-equivalent stressors

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01367D, Paper

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Sahil Verma, Lethy Krishnan Jagadamma
This study investigates the suitability of all-inorganic halide perovskites of CsPbI₂Br for space applications with an emphasis on their thermal stability under the simulated Low Earth Orbit (LEO) space conditions.
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Techno-economic and uncertainty analysis of an integrated solar–hydrogen energy system for institutional decarbonization in Bangladesh

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00105J, Paper

Mohammad Sohel, Yasir Arafat, Md. Zahid Hasan
Integrated solar–hydrogen system architecture (left side) and operational energy management flow chart (right side) for electricity supply and transportation decarbonization at the institutional campus of IIUC.
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Steering deep CO2 reduction to C3+ hydrocarbons on nickel-based catalysts via ligand modification

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2590-2597
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00029K, Paper

Ting Wang, Yuchen Wang, Fuping Pan, Kai-Jie Chen
A ligand-engineering strategy is proposed to modulate the electronic properties of nickel hydroxide catalyst via surface cysteamine modification. This strategy can boost C–C coupling in deep CO₂ reduction to C₃₊ hydrocarbons.
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A multiphysics electrochemical–thermal–mechanical model for predicting the lifetime and degradation pathways of hierarchical Co3O4/graphene anodes in sustainable lithium-ion batteries

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2575-2589
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01494H, Paper

Hamza Abu Owida, Suleiman Ibrahim Mohammad, Asokan Vasudevan, Shirin Shomurotova, M. M. Rekha, Anupam Agarwal, Abhayveer Singh, Renu Sharma, Ali Khalef, Amirali Nikpendar
A coupled model reveals degradation in Co₃O₄/graphene anodes and proposes a lifetime index to predict durability.
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Hydrothermal oxidative desulfurization of thiophene to sulfate: the effect of MoOx, WOx and carbon supports

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2563-2574
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01500F, Paper

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Cheng Chang, Frédéric Vogel, Oliver Kröcher, David Baudouin
Oxidative desulfurization of thiophene in pressurized water was evaluated as a pretreatment for catalytic hydrothermal gasification. Sulfate formation was enhanced by oxygen‑rich carbon surfaces and molybdenum dioxide, highlighting the roles of oxidant ratio and surface chemistry.
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Boosted hydrogen production via binder-assisted immobilization of hydrogen boride sheets on cathodes

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2478-2485
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00145A, Paper

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Masaki Imura, Yuta Yamamoto, Yohei Cho, Akira Yamaguchi, Shin-ichi Ito, Yasuyuki Hikita, Takahiro Kondo, Masahiro Miyauchi
Hydrogen boride (HB) sheets are attractive solid-state hydrogen carriers because of their safe, lightweight, and light-induced dehydrogenation properties.
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An integrated techno-economic-environmental-policy assessment of supercritical biodiesel production: pathway to competitiveness

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2548-2562
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01694K, Paper

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Jon Selimi, Abdullah H. Albin Saad, Essra R. Altahir, Mayasem A. Alsuhami, Mohd A. Khan, Rashed M. Aleisa, Christian P. Hulteberg, Omar Y. Abdelaziz
An integrated assessment of biodiesel production from WCO under non-catalytic SCM conditions
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Decarbonization pathways for liquid fuels: a multi-sector energy system perspective

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2495-2514
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01654A, Paper

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Jun Wen Law, Bryan K. Mignone, Dharik S. Mallapragada
Low-carbon liquid fuels play a key role in energy system decarbonization scenarios.
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Triboelectric charge-enhanced rolling-structured triboelectric nanogenerator via ternary triboelectric interface for wave energy harvesting and marine sensing

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2467-2477
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00117C, Paper

Yuwei Ma, Mengfan Li, Ying Lou, Jiaxi Hu, Guangli Zhang, Yaya Xu, Aifang Yu, Junyi Zhai
Systematically elucidating the enhancement mechanism of the triboelectric charge-enhanced rolling-structured triboelectric nanogenerator (TCE-TENG), and employing a proposed power management circuit (PMC) to power sensing nodes.
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Integrated cell engineering and scale-up of a non-PGM bifunctional electrocatalyst for durable AEM water electrolysis

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2524-2535
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00050A, Paper

Kailash Singh, T. Kavitha, Kaliaperumal Selvaraj
Developing a scalable and sustainable non-Platinum Group Metal (non-PGM) bifunctional electrocatalyst for Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) water electrolyzers remains a significant challenge, particularly at industrially relevant scales.
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From PV waste to battery anodes: a roadmap for upcycling silicon via battery-grade purification and carbon-source engineering

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2415-2439
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01713K, Review Article

Kaifu Feng, Jiacheng Li, Xiaoxiang Jiang, Feihong Guo, Wensheng Xu, Zijun Zhang, Ximing Zhang, Gong Chen, Daobijie Li
End-of-life photovoltaic silicon can be upgraded into battery-grade feedstock for Si/C anodes. This review connects purification targets and carbon-source engineering with electrochemical performance and sustainability.
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Study of reduced states of Ce1−yFeyO2 and Ce1−yUyO2 for the thermochemical water splitting to hydrogen

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2440-2460
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00124F, Review Article

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Hicham Idriss
Cation–cation charge transfer enhances Ce⁴⁺ reduction in Ce_1−yU_yO₂.
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In situ constructed Ni3S2/CoMo2S4 heterointerface on nickel foam for efficient bifunctional water splitting

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2536-2547
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00273K, Paper

Baoling Zou, Fozia Sultana, Qiurong Wang, Renkun Li, Ting Xiao, Xiaojing Liu, Tongtong Li, Renhong Li
Developing high-performance bifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting is crucial for sustainable hydrogen production.
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Facet-defect coupling in CuO catalysts boosts ammonia oxidation kinetics

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2486-2494
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00071A, Paper

Mengyuan Zhao, Shaohan Liang, Junhui Liang, Jiahui Hou, Jiangchao Lou, Xin Yao, Huayu Chen, Feng Zhou, Huaizhou Jin, Da Chen
Facet-defect coupling regulates ammonia oxidation kinetics and selectivity, with exposed (002)/(111) facets promoting N₂ formation and oxygen vacancies favoring oxidized nitrogen species.
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Push–pull electronic effects of a three-component two-heterojunction electrocatalyst for directional carrier transport in bifunctional water electrolysis

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2515-2523
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00237D, Paper

Ankit Sharma, Nitul Kalita, Mohammad Qureshi
A hierarchical Ni₃(PO₄)₂/NiCo₂S₄/NiCo(OH)₂ heterostructure based on a “push–pull” mechanism, with dual n–n–p heterojunction, drives directional carrier transport to accelerate OER/HER kinetics, delivering superior bifunctional performance.
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Hydrogen gas production and storage cycle with benzyl alcohol/benzaldehyde

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2461-2466
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01721A, Paper

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Tomoyuki Ito, Takumi Ichimura, Hitoshi Kasai, Kouki Oka
This work conceptually demonstrates a green H₂ production and storage cycle with benzyl alcohol/benzaldehyde by combining alcoholic fermentation as a hydrogen storage method that requires no precious metal catalysts and H₂ with a H₂ release method.
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Hybrid sodium-/zinc-ion battery systems: emerging approaches for low-cost and safe energy storage

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2383-2414
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00044D, Review Article

Yedluri Anil Kumar, Vijayalaxmi Mishra, Tholkappiyan Ramachandran, Ahmed M. Fouda, H. H. Hegazy, Ezhakudiyan Ravindran, Arjun Maity, Seong-cheol Kim
Hybrid sodium–zinc batteries use abundant sodium and stable zinc for safe, low-cost storage. Advances in dual-ion transport, Prussian blue cathodes, and optimized electrolytes improve energy density, cycling stability, and dendrite control.
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Real-time monitoring of dynamic changes in Li-metal deposition and dissolution using a MHz impedance sensor

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00180G, Paper

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Keisuke Ishikawa, Shogo Komagata, Hiroki Kondo, Masanori Ishigaki
Real-time detection of Li-metal deposition using MHz-range impedance ensures safer battery operation through highly sensitive monitoring of degradation dynamics.
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Functional Group Effects on the Electrocatalytic Activity of Iron Phthalocyanine for ORR, OER, and HER in Aqueous Medium: Insights from Density Functional Theory

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00140H, Paper

Angappan Kausalya, Senthilkumar Lakshmipathi
This study used density functional theory (DFT) to analyze the ORR, OER, and HER activities of iron-doped phthalocyanine (FePc) functionalized with fluorine (-F), amine (-NH2), and carboxyl (-COOH) groups such...
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Cost-effective direct regeneration of spent NCM cathode via solvothermal regeneration process

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00401F, Paper

Young-Woong Song, Hyo chan Lee, Sang-Jun Park, Byeong-Su Kang, Hajin Lee, Boeun Ryu, Min-Young Kim, Yoonkook Son, Jinsub Lim
With the rapid expansion of the electric vehicle market, managing spent lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has become a critical environmental and economic challenge. However, conventional pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical processes have limitations,...
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Tuning the solvation environment of polyoxometalate redox-active species to boost thermo-electrochemical cell performance

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00045B, Paper

Shunsuke Ohkata, Katsuhiro Wakamatsu, Riku Hosokawa, Kazuma Iwata, Kohei Tada, Hirofumi Yoshikawa
Solvation engineering of polyoxometalate electrolytes enhances thermoelectric performance in thermo-electrochemical cells. Tailored solvent environments amplify solvation-entropy changes, boosting the Seebeck coefficient from 1.39 to 1.79 mV K⁻¹.
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Designing stable electrocatalysts for sustainable energy conversion

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00370B, Review Article

Muhammad Faizan, Maryem Ourimi, Usman Bello, Roa'a H. Alzoubi, Abdul Aziz Jallow, Mohammad Nahid Siddiqui
The table of contents figure illustrates the long-term stability and durability of electrocatalyst nanoparticles by understanding degradation mechanisms and developing advanced stabilization strategies for energy conversion systems.
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Fabrication of Flexible Cu-TiO₂ Nanosheet Photocatalysts on Carbon Cloth for Solar Hydrogen Production via a Self-Healing Cu Redox Loop

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00012F, Paper

Mariyum Yousaf, Phommachanh Anny, Hui Hu, Muhammad Sohail, Yun Gao
The development of sustainable photocatalysts for solar to hydrogen (STH) remains a central challenge in clean energy research. Here, binder-free Cu-doped TiO₂ nanosheets on conductive carbon cloth (Cu–TNS@CC) are fabricated...
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Mimicking natural photosynthesis: converting sunlight into solar fuel via a sustained photo-enzymatic catalytic system based on BT-NCOF architecture

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00151C, Paper

Anurag Rai, Rajesh K. Yadav, Vitthal L. Gole, Kanchan Sharma, Shaifali Mishra, Rehana Shahin, Jin Ook Baeg
The photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide into energy-rich compounds has attracted much attention.
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Synthesis and modification of non-isocyanate thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) from recycled waste electrolytes

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00122J, Paper

Xiaolong Li, Haiyue Wang, Liying Guo, Ruibo Wang, Zhijiong Wu
We recycled waste electrolytes to produce green non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU). Using isosorbide as a chain extender, the optimized NIPU exhibits balanced mechanical properties and enhanced thermal performance due to hydrogen bonding effects.
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Enhancing the rate and efficiency of electrochemical ammonia synthesis from N2 in concentrated divalent electrolytes

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00271D, Paper

Achyuth Marammurian Chathoth, Hanan Teller, Alex Schechter
Bivalent cation water-in-salt electrolytes reduce free water content, suppress the HER and enhance N₂ solubility. Paired with PtRu, they enhance NH₃ production rates and faradaic efficiency relative to dilute electrolytes.
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Side chain engineered ether-free polybenzimidazole membranes with enhanced proton transport and stability for PEM water electrolysis

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00347H, Paper

Prashant Upadhyay, Shubham Mishra, Sarthak Mishra, Aniket Hota, Pankaj D. Indurkar, Vaibhav Kulshrestha
Ether-free PBI membrane used in proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (PEMWE) exhibits high performance and proton conductivity, and chemically stable under strong oxidative operating conditions.
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Enhanced electrocatalytic activity and stability of Ce doped NiFe layered double hydroxide for alkaline seawater oxidation

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00201C, Paper

Luhuan Yang, Bifeng Wang, Meilan Xu, Lingfeng Li, Qinglan Ye, Xuetang Xu, Fan Wang
A NiFeCe LDH electrode achieves 500 mA cm⁻² at an overpotential of 288 mV in alkaline simulated seawater, with high stability for 600 h.
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Thermocatalytic conversion of fatty acids and their derivatives to aromatics over MoOx/HZSM-5 via tandem deoxygenation–aromatization

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01600B, Paper

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Satyam Dixit, Anil Kumar Jhawar, Birendra Adhikari, Marcus Trygstad, Craig Piacek, Paul A. Charpentier
MoO₃/HZSM-5 catalyzes fatty acid & waste oil conversion to BTX aromatics via plug flow reactor, transforming feedstocks like corn distiller's oil into benzene, toluene & xylenes—a sustainable renewable-to-chemicals pathway.
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Electrocatalytic characteristics of quinoxaline hydrogenation/tetrahydroquinoxaline dehydrogenation of CoMoO4/NF as a bifunctional catalyst in flow batteries

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00294C, Paper

Xin Zheng, Shaowen Tan, Yajie Zhang, Fangcheng Qiu, Hanyu Li, Xue Han, Shengping Wang
CoMoO₄/NF as a catalyst, with the synergistic effect of CO and Mo, achieves 99.4% of QXL hydrogenation conversion with 97.7% of selectivity, 99.9% of THQXL dehydrogenation conversion with 99.3% of selectivity, and 19.5 mAh of discharge capacity.
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Tri(ethylene glycol) divinyl ether-crosslinked gel polymer electrolyte membrane with enhanced alkaline stability and electrolyte retention for flexible zinc–air batteries

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2290-2301
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00051G, Paper

Vandana Kumari, Gaganjot, Monica Katiyar
A chemically robust TEGDE-crosslinked gel polymer electrolyte enables highly stable and flexible zinc–air batteries with excellent ionic conductivity and long-term cycling performance.
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Fabrication and evaluation of phosphorus-doped laser-induced graphene with tunable defects and enriched active sites for high-performance supercapacitors

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2271-2289
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01674F, Paper

Shruti Lavania, Adil Alshoaibi, Nagih M. Shaalan, Gargi Dhiman, Manas Nasit, Saurabh Dalela, P. A. Alvi, Aditya Sharma, Ranjeet Kumar Brajpuriya, Shalendra Kumar
Laser-induced graphene (LIG) has garnered substantial consideration in applications based on energy storage owing to its economical nature and exceptional performance as a flexible electrode material.
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High-stability and high-capacity aqueous sodium-ion battery using a high-entropy oxide cathode: intercalation vs. capacitive sodium charge storage

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2256-2270
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01701G, Paper

Sivasubramaniam Ragul, Kalidoss Kannadasan, Perumal Elumalai
High-entropy oxide cathode (NaMn_0.2Ni_0.2Co_0.2Fe_0.2Al_0.1Cu_0.1O₂) is explored as cathode for aqueous sodium-ion batteries.
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Light-driven hydrogen evolution reactivity of molecular thio-oxomolybdate catalysts

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2355-2362
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00061D, Paper

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Luca T. Schleicher, S. Henriette Kolbinger, Akuila Edwards, Kristin Sellmann, Luis Senz, Stephan Kupfer, Michael Schmitt, Jürgen Popp, Carsten Streb
We show that the thio-oxo-molybdate [Mo₂O₂S₆]²⁻ has strong potential as HER catalyst. Solvent dependencies and initial mechanistic insights are investigated.
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Electrochemical conversion of CO2 plasmas

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2327-2343
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01488C, Paper

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Haytham E. M. Hussein, Panagiotis N. Kechagiopoulos, Angel Cuesta
The integration of non-thermal CO₂ plasma (NTP) with a custom-designed electrolyte-gap electrolyser and CuO catalysts represents an innovative strategy to enhance the electrochemical conversion of CO₂ into C1–C3 products.
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Integrating density functional theory and machine learning for mechanical performance prediction of perovskite oxygen carriers in chemical looping combustion

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2302-2313
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00322B, Paper

Shenglong Teng, Xinyv Li, Yv Qiu, Dewang Zeng
A DFT-machine learning framework was developed to predict bulk modulus of oxygen carriers, enabling rapid screening of mechanically robust candidates.
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Self-standing porous intermetallic Fe3Mn7 phase as a bifunctional electrocatalyst towards efficient overall water splitting

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2363-2372
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00159A, Paper

Yan Wen, Yu Cao, Yufei Ren, Zhen Huo
Dealloying-derived self-standing intermetallic Fe₃Mn₇ possesses a porous-ligament structure with ultra-large specific surface area, exhibiting superior electrocatalytic activity towards alkaline HER, OER and industrial water electrolysis.
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Nanocomposite electrodes with CuFe layered double hydroxides and hydrochar for alkaline HER and HOR: a multifunctional platform for hydrogen electrocatalysis

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2314-2326
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00103C, Paper

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Michelle Saliba, Philippe Knauth, Emily Bloch, Luca Pasquini, Emanuela Sgreccia, Riccardo Narducci, Alessandra Varone, Maria Luisa Di Vona
CuFe-LDH electrodes show composition-dependent activity. NH₄F and hydrochar boost crystallinity, conductivity, and ECSA, enabling improved HER/HOR performance.
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A cobalt phthalocyanine-Ketjen black hybrid electrocatalyst for efficient and stable alkaline water splitting

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2344-2354
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00207B, Paper

Shantharaja Daniel, Hyun Chul Kim
A bifunctional CoTBPc + KB catalyst for water splitting.
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Co2NiO4/NF as a bidirectional catalyst for quinoxaline hydrogenation/tetrahydroquinoxaline dehydrogenation in flow batteries

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2230-2244
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00166A, Paper

Fangcheng Qiu, Nan Wang, Bowen Chen, Xin Zheng, Hanyu Li, Xue Han, Shaowen Tan, Siyi Chen, Shengping Wang
The Co₂NiO₄/NF bifunctional catalyst achieves ∼100% reversible hydrogenation/dehydrogenation conversion of quinoxaline/tetrahydroquinoxaline under mild conditions, providing support for the research on practical quinoxaline-based flow batteries.
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Ionic liquid-engineered core–shell polymer nanospheres for photocatalytic nitrogen reduction

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2245-2255
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01680K, Paper

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Ning Zhang, Dorian Priano, Catherine Santini, Jinlong Zhang, Stephane Daniele
Metal-free resorcinol–formaldehyde (RF) nanosphere with grafted ionic liquid (IL) layer enable interfacial design, increasing N₂ adsorption and local concentration to boost photocatalytic nitrogen reduction to NH₃.
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Photophysical reappraisal of additives for photovoltaic systems: a case study on three hole transporting materials and two dopants

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2196-2208
DOI: 10.1039/D6SE00274A, Paper

Sergio Ramírez-Barroso, Jorge Marco-Guimbao, David García-Fresnadillo, Nazario Martín, Juan Luis Delgado
The photophysical characterisation of various HTMs in the presence of FK209 or LiTFSI + TBP dopants reveals different interactions among the additives and the HTMs. FK209 shows close association with HTMs, while LiTFSI + TBP shows a weaker binding
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Accelerating the ionic transport properties in a zwitterionic PAM-based hydrogel for direct liquid fuel cells

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2222-2229
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01618E, Paper

Jianmeng Pang, Chenxi Liu, Minyue Yan, Yang Yang, Dingding Ye, Jun Li, Xun Zhu, Qiang Liao
We design a zwitterionic hydrogel where quaternary ammonium groups facilitate anion desolvation/transport, enabling a portable micro fuel cell.
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Chevrel phase Mo6X8 materials for sustainable energy storage and conversion: from multivalent batteries to electrocatalysis

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2137-2168
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01700A, Review Article

Tholkappiyan Ramachandran, Ramesh Kumar Raji
Chevrel phase Mo₆X₈ clusters provide structural stability and multivalent-ion transport for batteries and catalysis. This review explores lattice limits, ion transport, and strategies for scalable, sustainable design.
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Polyanion-type cathode material KVPO4F for potassium-ion batteries: a review

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2169-2195
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01636C, Review Article

Kai Gao, Chenglong Shi, Yunlong Pei, Fangqing Liu, Jiarui Lin, Qingqing Zhang, Zhipeng Sun
Innovative modification strategies and insights into KVPO₄F polyanion cathodes for potassium-ion batteries.
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Genome-resolved insights into Ni/Fe2O3 nanocatalyst-enhanced dark fermentative hydrogen production from food waste

Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, 10,2209-2221
DOI: 10.1039/D5SE01709B, Paper

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Puranjan Mishra, Ruilong Zhang, Peixin Wang, Yiqi Geng, Dongyi Li, Qiuxiang Xu, Jonathan W. C. Wong, Jun Zhao
A Ni/Fe₂O₃ bimetallic nanocatalyst enhances food waste-based dark fermentative hydrogen production by reshaping the microbial community structure and regulating the genome-resolved metabolic and electron transfer pathways.
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