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From synthesis to device: comparative study of Bi2Te3 alloys prepared by direct melt and ball milling for printed thermoelectrics

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00312A, Paper

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Swathi Krishna Subhash, Stefano Morese, Uwe Pelz, Suman Kundu, Peter Woias
A scalable planar thermoelectric generator fabrication is demonstrated using binder-free printable inks. Ball milling provides an energy-efficient alternative to melt synthesis for Bi₂Te₃ with comparable material properties.
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Cs2CuLuY6 (Y = Br, I) double halide perovskites: structural, optoelectronic, thermoelectric and thermo-mechanical insights for sustainable technologies

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA00011H, Paper

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Md Shahazan Parves, Rashel Mohammad Khokan, Md. Zahid Hasan, Hadjer Bendjilali
Lead-free Cs₂CuLuY₆ (Y = Br, I) double halide perovskites exhibit strong optical absorption and promising thermoelectric performance, highlighting their potential for sustainable energy applications.
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Perovskites beyond efficiency: stability challenges from space to Earth

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00315F, Perspective

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André F. V. Fonseca, Lyubov A. Frolova, Pavel A. Troshin, Jianyu Yuan, Ana F. Nogueira
Metal halide perovskites excel under extreme space radiation but remain vulnerable to terrestrial conditions, especially thermal cycling. Advancing devices requires collaboration, interface passivation, quantum-dot integration, and in situ studies.
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A Novel Vanadium-Titanium Redox Flow Battery with Mixed Electrolyte Approach

Energy Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA00067C, Paper

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Chivukula Kalyan Sundar Krishna, Yansong Zhao
Redox flow batteries (RFBs) enable independent scaling of energy and power, making them a suitable candidate for the grid-scale energy storage solutions. However, the market is currently dominated with vanadium...
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Energy Advances 2025 Outstanding Papers

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA90009G, Editorial

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Recognising our Outstanding Article and Outstanding Review from work published in Energy Advances in 2025, as well as the authors behind those papers. Discover our winners and their excellent contributions.
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Enhancing stability and efficiency in perovskite solar cells: insights into inorganic HTL deposition and interface defect passivation

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00353A, Paper

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Daniel I. Amune, W. Fidel, R. K. Koech, Dahiru Sanni, J. Botsoa, V. Anye, E. Nstoenzok
Moderate positive valence band offset at the HTL/perovskite interface induces defect tolerance, maintaining efficiency despite high interfacial defect densities in PSCs.
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Enhancing light and dark photocatalytic hydrogen production via graphene conductive networks in carbon nitride composites

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA00031B, Paper

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Zejun Zhang, Fankai Bu, Songmei Wang, Zhidong Wei, Yong Zhu, Junying Liu
The development of photocatalysts capable of operating under both light and dark conditions is critical for sustainable solar energy utilization.
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Flexible Perovskite Solar Cells: Materials Design, Environmental Stability, and Sustainable Strategies for All-Environment Photovoltaics

Energy Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00363F, Review Article

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Thiago F Santos, Caroliny M. Santos, Vishnu Vijay Kumar , Bahati Shabani Nzeyimana, H. Jeevan Rao, Bhargav Akkinepally, Domingos Fabiano de Santana Souza, José Heriberto Oliveira do Nascimento
Flexible perovskite solar cells (f-PeSCs) are revolutionizing photovoltaic technology with their high efficiency, mechanical adaptability, and potential for cost-effective manufacturing, poised to transform both indoor and outdoor energy markets. This...
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Intermediate phase modulation and defect passivation to stabilize the photoactive phase of formamidinium-based perovskites for air-ambient device fabrication

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00348B, Paper

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Nitin Kumar Bansal, Jinyoung Kim, Gyu Min Kim, Trilok Singh
This study presents an anti-solvent engineering-driven intermediate phase modulation strategy using n-heptylamine to fabricate stable and efficient (22.56%) FA-rich perovskite solar cells under ambient air.
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Study of composite polymer electrolytes incorporating LLZO particles in a PEO matrix in high voltage all solid-state lithium batteries

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00355E, Paper

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Sneha Subhas Malunavar, Susan Montes, Sandra Martinez-Crespiera, Gerard Pérez-Pi, Sonja Tischler, Stefano Passerini, Meisam Hasanpoor
Morphology controlled LLZO fillers regulate Li⁺ transport and interfacial stability in solid composite polymer electrolytes for high voltage NMC811‖Li metal batteries.
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An integrated pyrolysis approach for hydrogen production and microplastic elimination from sewage sludge: experimental and analytical perspectives

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00228A, Paper

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Charles Wilde, Kumar Vijayalakshmi Shivaprasad, Abdullah Malik, Yaodong Wang, Anthony Paul Roskilly, Huashan Bao
Municipal sewage sludge, a byproduct of wastewater treatment processes, is increasingly recognised as a significant reservoir of microplastics (MPs), posing risks to soil and aquatic environments.
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MXene Quantum Dots as Multifunctional Interfacial Modulators for High-Performance Perovskite Solar Cells

Energy Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00375J, Review Article

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Ghada Al-Assi, Sanarya Thamer Naser, M. M. Rekha, Ahmad Mohebi, Subhashree Ray, Talal Aziz Qassem, T. Krithiga, Renu Sharma, Prakhar Tomar
MXene quantum dots (MQDs), as zero-dimensional derivatives of two-dimensional transition metal carbides/nitrides, have emerged as versatile nanomaterials for enhancing perovskite solar cell (PSC) performance. Their unique combination of tunable surface...
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Microporous carbon enhanced by structural modifications to suppress polysulfide shuttling and reducing capacity fading in lithium-sulfur batteries

Energy Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA00026F, Paper

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Delvina Tarimo, Francisco J. Garía-Soriano, Alen Vizintin, Christian Prehal, Elena Tchernychova, Volker Presser
Lithium-sulfur batteries (Li-S) commercialization remains complex due to limited cycling stability related to the solubility of polysulfide intermediates, specifically higher-order polysulfides (Li2S4 to Li2S8). Some studies have utilized microporous carbons...
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Fe-functionalised N-doped Ti3C2Tz MXene for the alkaline oxygen reduction reaction

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00371G, Paper

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Luc Bouscarrat, Alex Scrimshire, Paul A. Bingham, Gaurav Gupta, Richard Dawson, Nuno Bimbo
Modified MXenes with Fe and N, tested as catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline fuel cells, showing good performance.
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Mechanistic insights into Li2O2–solvent reactions: water-induced parasitic chemistry in Li–air batteries

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA00068A, Paper

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Leonardo H. Baumer, Carmen M. Sinitsyna, Ana E. Torres
Despite its presumed chemical stability, acetonitrile in Li–O₂ batteries may participate in parasitic pathways involving Li₂O₂ and water-derived decomposition products. Glyme-, sulfoxide-, and amine-based solvents may show similar behaviour.
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Graphene oxide precursor effects on 3D-printed carbon scaffolds

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00116A, Paper

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Megan C. Freyman, Xinzhe Xue, Dun Lin, Yat Li, Marcus Worsley, Swetha Chandrasekaran
Here, we demonstrate the importance of carbon precursor choice on supercapacitor performance. The use of rGO instead of GO results in 3D printed carbon scaffolds with increased discharge time and nearly double the areal capacitance.
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Boosting hydrogen production with raspberry-derived carbon aerogels with in situ grown carbon nanotubes

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00133A, Paper

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Analuisa Rubalcaba-Medina, Fernando J. Rodríguez-Macias, Yunuhem Ameyalli Sanchez-Mendoza, Sebastián Jiménez-Salinas, Mouna Rafei, Eduardo Gracia-Espino, Yadira I. Vega-Cantu
Raspberry-derived carbon aerogels with iron for enhanced electrocatalysis for hydrogen production.
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Optimizing carrier collection in solar cells through nanoscale junction design

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00251F, Paper

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Melanie Micali, Raphaël François Lemerle, Anja Tiede, Anna Fontcuberta i Morral, Esther Alarcón-Lladó
This work shows how purely the junction geometry can improve the open circuit voltage in thin film solar cell devices.
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Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy-based screening of membrane effects via gas diffusion electrode half-cells for PEMFC performance optimization

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00372E, Paper

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Yawen Zhu, Mena-Alexander Kräenbring, Ivan Radev, Ahammed Suhail Odungat, Lars Grebener, Oliver Pasdag, Thai Binh Nguyen, Doris Segets, Fatih Özcan
EIS combined with DRT in a GDE half-cell decouples membrane-induced resistance contributions.
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Modification strategies and recent advances of sodium titanate anode materials for enhanced electrochemical performance in sodium ion batteries

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,249-262
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00317B, Review Article

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W. P. U. S. Wickramarathna, N. P. W. Rathuwadu
Modification strategies employed in sodium titanates effectively enhance Na⁺ diffusion, cycling stability, and rate capability, thereby enabling safe and high-performance sodium-ion battery anodes.
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Synergistic interactions in LaMnO3/CuO composites with enhanced supercapacitive performance

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,315-325
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00339C, Paper

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Alisha Dhakal, Felio R. Perez, Shawn David Pollard, Sanjay R. Mishra
Radar plot of LMO/CuO composites.
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Enhanced electrocatalytic performance of phosphorus and metal oxide-modified graphite electrodes for all-vanadium redox flow batteries

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,341-353
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00381D, Paper

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Yassine Seffar, Elhoucine Elmaataouy, Yuri Mikhlin, Melina Zysler, David Zitoun, Jones Alami, Mouad Dahbi
This study evaluates CoO-, NiO-, and oxygen-rich phosphorus–modified graphite powder electrodes to enhance the sluggish VO₂⁺/VO²⁺ redox kinetics in vanadium redox flow batteries.
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Non-thermal plasma upgrading of humidified CO2 into syngas in a dielectric barrier discharge reactor: tuning H2/CO ratios via specific energy input and gas flow rate

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,354-364
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00293A, Paper

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Maxwell Klein, Joshua Jack
This study uncovers how specific energy input and gas flow rate govern syngas formation from humidified CO₂ in dielectric barrier discharge reactors. The findings offer a foundation for optimizing plasma-driven CO₂ and H₂O conversion into syngas.
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Dynamic eco-techno-economic analysis of low-carbon hydrogen production from methane

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,290-314
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00346F, Paper

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Giulio Martinoli, Emanuele Moioli
This study performs an eco-techno-economic analysis of hydrogen production from steam reforming, biogas reforming and electrified reforming with and without CO₂ capture, including the dynamic effects of green electricity availability and cost.
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High-power two-dimensional molybdenum boride MBene electrodes for lithium-ion batteries and capacitors

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,263-272
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00295H, Communication

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Karamullah Eisawi, Connor J. Herring, Jean G. A. Ruthes, Volker Presser, Matthew M. Montemore, Michael Naguib
There is a need for new electrochemical energy storage materials that can handle high cycling rates (high power) for rapid charging without compromising high energy density, such as high-power Li-ion batteries (LIBs) and Li-ion capacitors (LICs).
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Purity-constrained TVSA modeling of Lewatit VPOC 1065 for direct air capture: bridging cured thermodynamics, process design and geometrical analysis

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,273-289
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00336A, Paper

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Mattia Galanti, Kiia Kaaresvirta, Ivo Roghair, Martin van Sint Annaland
Direct air capture (DAC) is a leading carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology that extracts CO₂ directly from ambient air, independent of emission sources.
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ZnO/Al2O3/CuO ternary nanocomposites: a bandgap-engineered solution for high-efficiency photocatalytic hydrogen generation

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,326-340
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00191A, Paper

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Krishna Daware, Mayuri Khade, Sonali Mhaske, Yogesh Sethi, Prashant Bankar, Ratna Chauhan, Suresh W. Gosavi
ZnO/Al₂O₃/CuO nanocomposites, synthesized hydrothermally, showed bandgap narrowing and efficient heterojunctions, boosting visible-light absorption and charge separation for enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen production.
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Metal-Organic Framework-Derived Ultra-Microporous Bismuth Oxide Synchronizing Energy Density and Stability in Symmetric Supercapacitors

Energy Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00376H, Paper

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Maaz Khan, Adil Alshoaibi, Atizaz Ali, Qi Liu, Syeda Khalida, Maria Nazir, Baseena Sardar, Majid Khan
The development of bismuth oxide (Bi 2 O 3 ) for supercapacitors is hampered by its intrinsic poor electrical conductivity and structural instability. Herein, a metal-organic framework (MOF)derived strategy is...
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Solid-state batteries: integration-ready separators, quantified interfaces and manufacturable microstructures

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA90007K, Editorial

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Bora Karasulu, Nella M. Vargas-Barbosa, Pooja Goddard
Bora Karasulu, Nella M. Vargas-Barbosa and Pooja Goddard introduce the Energy Advances themed collection on improving all-solid-state batteries.
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Elucidating the influence of secondary nitrogen precursors on the performance of Fe–N–C catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00357A, Paper

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Winnie Kong, Emre B. Boz, Marta C. Costa Figueiredo, Antoni Forner-Cuenca
Four nitrogen precursors are evaluated for iron–nitrogen–carbon catalysts in proton-exchange membrane fuel cells. Improved nitrogen incorporation and iron–nitrogen coordination enhance activity, linking synthesis to oxygen reduction performance.
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