OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Energy & Environmental Science is 128. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

Article	Citations
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Electrochemical quantification of phosphonic acid passivated surface sites of NiO _x for perovskite	329
Metallurgical refractory lining-guided inorganic binder for stable lithium storage in silicon microparticle anodes	317
A novel high-performance all-liquid formic acid redox fuel cell: simultaneously generating electricity and restoring the capacity of flow batteries	315
Transient interference-based spectroscopy for a molecular-bond-sensitive probe of lithium ion batteries	311
Low Pt loading with lattice strain for direct ethylene glycol fuel cells	305
Effects of cation superstructure ordering on oxygen redox stability in O2-type lithium-rich layered oxides	289
Near-cryogenic direct air capture using adsorbents	284
The growing metaverse sector can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 Gt CO₂e in the united states by 2050	282
Towards 26% efficiency in inverted perovskite solar cells via interfacial flipped band bending and suppressed deep-level traps	276
Electrophilic molecule-induced π–π interactions reduce energy disorder of the hole transport layer for highly efficient perovskite solar modules	261
Recent progress on metal–organic framework/polymer composite electrolytes for solid-state lithium metal batteries: ion transport regulation and interface engineering	248
A roadmap for achieving scalable, safe, and low-cost direct air carbon capture and storage	246
Binder design strategies for cathode materials in advanced secondary batteries	242
Advanced carbon-based rear electrodes for low-cost and efficient perovskite solar cells	242
Evaluating the techno-economic potential of defossilized air-to-syngas pathways	229
Hydroxylated organic semiconductors for efficient photovoltaics and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	227
Constructing orderly crystal orientation with a bidirectional coordinator for high efficiency and stable perovskite solar cells	227

Enhanced polysulfide trapping in Li–S batteries by dipole alignment in ferroelectric BaTiO₃	221
Interfacial supramolecular interactions regulated oligomer networking into robust sub-nanochannels for efficient osmotic energy conversion	219
Inconsistency between superstructure stability and long-term cyclability of oxygen redox in Na layered oxides	219
Synthesis of stretchable triboelectric material with strain-compensating ability using gradient interpenetrating polymer networks	217
Tailored self-assembled monolayer molecules for perovskite/PERC tandem solar cells with efficiencies over 30%	217
Radical scavenger-driven oxidation prevention and structural stabilization for efficient and stable tin-based perovskite solar cells	216
Innovative electrode designs for low-temperature electrochemical CO₂ reduction with ampere-level performance	213
Interfacial gradient engineering synergized with self-adaptive cathodic defense for durable Zn-ion batteries	209
A hindered-urea vitrimer: recyclable for circular use and upcyclable for rechargeable batteries	204
Combined intercalation and space-charge mechanism enabled high-capacity, ultrafast and long-lifespan sodium-ion storage for chalcogenide anodes	200
The evolution of photocatalytic H₂O₂ generation: from pure water to natural systems and beyond	197
Selective CO₂ electroreduction to multicarbon products exceeding 2 A cm⁻² in strong acids via a hollow-fiber Cu penetration electrode	195
3D printed triply periodic minimal surfaces as advanced structured packings for solvent-based CO₂ capture	194
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Prolonging the cycling lifetime of lithium metal batteries with a monolithic and inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interphase	190
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Singlet oxygen is not the main source of electrolyte degradation in lithium–oxygen batteries	188
Thermodynamically controlled chemical regeneration of spent battery cathodes using recyclable electron donors under ambient conditions	187
Organic photo-battery with high operating voltage using a multi-junction organic solar cell and an organic redox-polymer-based battery	187
Deciphering electrochemical interactions in metal–polymer catalysts for CO₂ reduction	186
Degradation path prediction of lithium-ion batteries under dynamic operating sequences	185
Renovating the surface matrix of FAPbl₃ perovskite quantum dots via phase-transfer catalysis for 16.29% efficiency solar cells	183
Elucidating the chirality transfer mechanisms during enantioselective synthesis for the spin-controlled oxygen evolution reaction	183
Quantifying interfacial energetics of 2D semiconductor electrodes using in situ spectroelectrochemistry and many-body theory	182
Unveiling the role of halide mixing in the crystallization kinetics and charge transfer mechanisms of wide-bandgap organic–inorganic halide perovskites	181
An integrated Janus hydrogel with different hydrophilicities and gradient pore structures for high-performance zinc-ion batteries	180
“Head surgery” of polycyclic o -quinones with cyanated aromatic rings towards high electron mobility acceptors enables 19.6% efficiency in additive-free	176
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A constant current triboelectric nanogenerator achieved by hysteretic and ordered charge migration in dielectric polymers	170
Accelerating interfacial desolvation kinetics using NaF-rich composite sodium for high-performance all-climate sodium–metal batteries	170
Additive engineering with 2,8-dibromo-dibenzothiophene-S,S-dioxide enabled tin-based perovskite solar cells with 14.98% power conversion efficiency	170
On the interface electron transport problem of highly active IrO _x catalysts	170
Halozincate ionic liquid electrolyte enabled high-temperature dendrite-free Zn metal batteries	170
N-dopants optimize the utilization of spontaneously formed photocharges in organic solar cells	169
Towards standardized grid emission factors: methodological insights and best practices	169
Decoupling light- and oxygen-induced degradation mechanisms of Sn–Pb perovskites in all perovskite tandem solar cells	169
Dipole–dipole interactions for inhibiting solvent co-intercalation into a graphite anode to extend the horizon of electrolyte design	169
Hydrogen bond-mediated pseudo-halide complexation for stable and efficient perovskite precursors and solar cells	167
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Integrating sulfur-doped atomically dispersed FeN_x sites with small-sized Fe₃C nanoparticles for PEMFCs and beyond	166
Tailoring the surface cation configuration of Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites for controllable water oxidation performance	165

Concurrent energy storage and decarbonization by metal–CO₂ batteries: aqueous or non-aqueous?	164
An all-in-one free-standing single-ion conducting semi-solid polymer electrolyte for high-performance practical Li metal batteries	163
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Direct conversion of thermal energy to stored electrochemical energy via a self-charging pyroelectrochemical cell	160
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Negatively charged platinum nanoparticles on dititanium oxide electride for ultra-durable electrocatalytic oxygen reduction	160
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Correction: A relaxor ferroelectric polymer with an ultrahigh dielectric constant largely promotes the dissociation of lithium salts to achieve high ionic conductivity	158
Managing the two mode outputs of triboelectric nanogenerators to reach a pulsed peak power density of 31 MW m⁻²	157
Inorganic CsPbI₂Br halide perovskites: from fundamentals to solar cell optimizations	156
Reductive electron redistribution enables ultrafast charging in magnesium batteries	155
A hexaanionic carboxyphenolate framework for high energy alkali cation storage	155
Thermal decomposition pathways and interfacial reactivity in potassium-ion batteries: focus on the electrolyte and anode	154
Distinct thermal runaway mechanisms of sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries	153
Anion-decoupled electrolytes enable stable cycling and fast interfacial kinetics for calcium metal anodes	150
Highly efficient sustainable strategies toward carbon-neutral energy production	150
Correction: Simultaneous generation of furfuryl alcohol, formate, and H₂ by co-electrolysis of furfural and HCHO over bifunctional CuAg bimetallic electrocatalysts at ultra-low voltage	150
Perspectives for sustainability analysis of scalable perovskite photovoltaics	149
A floatable photocatalyst to synergistically promote CO₂ reduction and water oxidation by creating oriented charge separation across a tri-phase interface	148
All-polymer solar cells with 19% efficiency via introducing pincer-shaped non-covalent bond interactions	148
Combining component screening, machine learning and molecular engineering for the design of high-performance inverted perovskite solar cells	147
Rational application mapping of diverse aqueous battery systems	147
Ultra-large dipole moment organic cations derived 3D/2D p–n heterojunction for high-efficiency carbon-based perovskite solar cells	147
Solid-state electrolytes expediting interface-compatible dual-conductive cathodes for all-solid-state batteries	146
Lithium-ion battery cell formation: status and future directions towards a knowledge-based process design	145
Quantitative relationships between film morphology, charge carrier dynamics, and photovoltaic performance in bulk-heterojunction binary vs. ternary acceptor blends	143
Mesoscale polymer regulation for fast-charging solid-state lithium metal batteries	143
Omnidirectional diffusion of organic amine salts assisted by ordered arrays in porous lead iodide for two-step deposited large-area perovskite solar cells	142
Tailoring acidic microenvironments for carbon-efficient CO₂electrolysis over a Ni–N–C catalyst in a membrane electrode assembly electrolyzer	142
−60 to 50 °C ultrawide-temperature flexible zinc–air batteries enabled by a ternary polar hydrogel electrolyte	142
Modulating the electronic structure of Ni(OH)₂ by coupling with low-content Pt for boosting the urea oxidation reaction enables significantly promoted energy-saving hydrogen production	142
In situ polymerization of solid-state polymer electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: a review	141
A defect-rich carbon induced built-in interfacial electric field accelerating ion-conduction towards superior-stable solid-state batteries	140
Harmonizing the assessment of (green) hydrogen supply chain: a modular and parametrized life cycle assessment framework	139
Towards space compatible perovskite solar cells: guidelines for thermal shock resilience and near space balloon testing	137
The route for applied interfacial solar vapor generation: fundamental principles, device design, and practical application	137
Role of biofuels, electro-fuels, and blue fuels for shipping: environmental and economic life cycle considerations	136
Modular perovskite-BiVO ₄ artificial leaves towards syngas synthesis on a m ² scale	134
Design and synthesis of triboelectric polymers for high performance triboelectric nanogenerators	134
Aramid dielectric co-polymer: from molecular engineering to roll-to-roll scalability for high-temperature capacitive energy storage	134
Redox mediator-modified self-assembled monolayer stabilizes a buried interface in efficient inverted perovskite solar cells	134
All-organic siloxane-strengthening polymer dielectrics for high-temperature capacitive energy storage in harsh-environment electronics	134
Efficient rigid and flexible perovskite solar cells using strongly adsorbed molecules for lattice repair and grain boundary mitigation	132
Self-assembled multilayers direct a buffer interphase for long-life aqueous zinc-ion batteries	132
Trimming defective perovskite layer surfaces for high-performance solar cells	131
Engineering Ir-based catalysts for high current density applications in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers	131
An all-electrochem-active silicon anode enabled by spontaneous Li–Si alloying for ultra-high performance solid-state batteries	130
Does trapped O ₂ form in the bulk of LiNiO ₂ during charging?	130
Bridging Redox Asymmetry in Hot and Cold Cells for Boosted Power Density in Thermally Regenerative Flow Batteries	130
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Kinetic pathways of fast lithium transport in solid electrolyte interphases with discrete inorganic components	129
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Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2022	128
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Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2023	128