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Scalable fabrication and electrochemical characterization of binder-free Fe3O4@C films on Cu Current Collector

Energy Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA00012F, Paper

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Hameed Ullah, Seyedhossein Mortazavi, Assegid Mengistu Flatae, Asad Muhammad Khan, X. Jiang
Here we present a scalable strategy for fabrication of nanostructured magnetite (Fe3O4) films directly on a copper (Cu) current collector as potential anodes for energy storage devices. Hydrothermal synthesis was...
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Centrifugally-spun PVA-based N, S-doped carbon nanofibers

Energy Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA00075D, Paper

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Meltem Yanilmaz, Mümine Demir, Juran Kim, Kyung Eun Lee
Due to their tunable porous structures with small diameters, carbon nanofibers (CNFs) offer a high aspect ratio and a large surface area, which contribute to enhanced electrochemical performance.In response to...
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Retraction: Unveiling the Potential of Bimetallic Nanocomposites for Sustainable Energy Generation and Electro-catalytic Water-Splitting

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,766-766
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA90014C, Retraction

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Abdul Waheed, Arfa Ashraf, Arooj Hashmi, Ali Hassan
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Energy Advances 2025 Outstanding Papers

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,606-609
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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Cs2CuLuY6 (Y = Br, I) double halide perovskites: structural, optoelectronic, thermoelectric and thermo-mechanical insights for sustainable technologies

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,659-680
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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Enhancing light and dark photocatalytic hydrogen production via graphene conductive networks in carbon nitride composites

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,731-740
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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Intermediate phase modulation and defect passivation to stabilize the photoactive phase of formamidinium-based perovskites for air-ambient device fabrication

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,719-730
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, 5,707-718
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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Metal–organic framework-derived ultra-microporous bismuth oxide synchronizing energy density and stability in symmetric supercapacitors

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,681-695
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
A MOF-templated strategy yields ultra-microporous Bi₂O₃ with hierarchical porosity and high surface area, enabling rapid ion diffusion and enhanced redox utilization, achieving 876 F g⁻¹ and 47.2 Wh kg⁻¹ with stable long-term cycling performance.
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An integrated pyrolysis approach for hydrogen production and microplastic elimination from sewage sludge: experimental and analytical perspectives

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,696-706
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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Enhancing stability and efficiency in perovskite solar cells: insights into inorganic HTL deposition and interface defect passivation

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,741-753
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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Perovskites beyond efficiency: stability challenges from space to Earth

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,632-644
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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Transformative progress in anion-exchange membranes for fuel-cell technology

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,610-631
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA00028B, Review Article

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Parul Sharma, Anurag Prakash Sunda
This review systematically evaluated the transformative progress in achieving alkaline-stable anion-exchange membranes, tailored through the polymer backbone and pendant group/cationic heads.
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Separation of tellurium from various tellurides relevant for photovoltaics and from pre-product thin film solar cells for recycling by chemical vapor transport

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,645-658
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00305A, Paper

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Lucas H. Bemfert, Julian Burkhart, Moritz Maxeiner, Ruben Maile, Victoria S. Drescher, Klaus Müller-Buschbaum
The recovery of Te from CdTe, ZnTe, SnTe and Cu₂Te by chemical vapour transport using S as an oxidising and as transport agent in both closed and open systems was examined and separation of Te from thin-film solar cell material could be demonstrated.
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Fully printed energy storage devices on consumer paper substrates: an eco-friendly approach for a low-cost and disposable smart electronics system

Energy Adv., 2026, 5,754-765
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00352K, Paper

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Elena Palmieri, Abhinandan Patra, Giuseppina Polino, Hamed Javanbakht Lomeri, Elisa Casagrande, Giovanni Landi, Luca La Notte, Jenny Baker, Bas De Jong, Francesca De Rossi, Silvia Orlanducci, Francesca Brunetti
A fully printed energy storage device on consumer paper was developed, combining low-cost fabrication, mechanical flexibility, eco-friendly materials, and reliable performance for disposable and wearable electronics applications.
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Role of pH in tailoring Ni–Co hydroxide nanostructures for energy storage applications

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA00006A, Paper

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Rajkamal Arya, Tanya Dagar, Arpit Thomas, M. N. Singh, Anil Kumar Sinha, Harpreet Singh Arora
Nano-sized bimetallic nickel–cobalt hydroxide [NiCo(OH)₄] with a 1 : 1 Co/Ni atomic ratio was synthesized via a surfactant-free co-precipitation–hydrothermal method, where the solution pH was systematically varied to direct structural evolution.
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Synergistic enhancement of the properties of composite solid electrolytes via PAN and in situ SiO2 for all-solid-state lithium batteries

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA00033A, Paper

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Hun Lee, Sung Yeon Hwang
PAN and in situ-generated SiO₂ synergistically reduce the PEO crystallinity and promote ion transport. The composite electrolyte exhibits enhanced ion conductivity, interfacial stability, and stable cycling, with suppressed lithium dendrite growth.
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Cyclic ether-based electrolyte solutions for potassium metal batteries

Energy Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA00089D, Paper

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Roy Heyns, Robert Markowski, andrii kachmar, Johannes Ingenmey, Wouter Monnens, Alexandru Vlad, Barbara Kirchner, Jan Fransaer, Koen Binnemans
Potassium metal batteries (KMBs) are promising candidates for large-scale energy storage due to the high abundance of potassium and its very low reduction potential. However, poor reversibility during plating and...
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Sodium tetraphenylborate: a fluorine-free electrolyte salt for sodium-ion batteries

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00361J, Paper

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Darren M. C. Ould, James M. Courtney, Kyle G. Pearce, Daniel J. Curtis, Marcin W. Orzech, Sajad Kiani, Brent de Boode, Serena Margadonna
NaBPh₄ has been studied as a fluorine-free electrolyte for sodium-ion batteries, removing the risk of HF formation. Stable long-term cycling occurred in cells using a Prussian white cathode and hard carbon anode when cycled at low voltages (3 V).
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A review on mitigating thermal runaway propagation in battery packs: from mechanisms to modeling and design optimization

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5YA00351B, Review Article

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Yiyue Jiang, Yuan Jiang, Pingfeng Wang
We unify mechanisms, modelling and optimization to mitigate thermal runaway propagation in next-generation high-energy lithium-ion packs.
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Lithium-ion uptake on lithium manganese oxide soft and bare electrodes

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA00009F, Paper

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S. Orozco-Barrera, J. A. Lirio Piñar, C. Kök, G. R. Iglesias, A. V. Delgado, V. Presser, S. Ahualli
Lithium manganese oxide electrodes enable voltage-controlled Li⁺ ion uptake from LiCl/NaCl solutions, while PSS coating modifies Na⁺/Li⁺ release and improves operational selectivity.
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Tailoring MMn2O4 spinels anchored on nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide for high performance bifunctional water splitting

Energy Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6YA00052E, Paper

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Madakannu Iyyappan, Ayyavu Shankar, Govindan Maduraiveeran, K. K. R. Datta
FeMn₂O₄@N–rGO heterostructures exhibit enhanced bifunctional alkaline water splitting due to the synergistic Fe–Mn redox coupling and conductive N-doped reduced graphene oxide.
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