OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Energy & Environmental Science is 19. 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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)

Article	Citations
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Innovative electrode designs for low-temperature electrochemical CO₂ reduction with ampere-level performance	666
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Synthesis of stretchable triboelectric material with strain-compensating ability using gradient interpenetrating polymer networks	390
Quantifying interfacial energetics of 2D semiconductor electrodes using in situ spectroelectrochemistry and many-body theory	379
Effects of cation superstructure ordering on oxygen redox stability in O2-type lithium-rich layered oxides	377
CO₂ capture by pumping surface acidity to the deep ocean	364
Advanced carbon-based rear electrodes for low-cost and efficient perovskite solar cells	364
Renovating the surface matrix of FAPbl₃ perovskite quantum dots via phase-transfer catalysis for 16.29% efficiency solar cells	340
Hydroxylated organic semiconductors for efficient photovoltaics and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	325
Enhanced polysulfide trapping in Li–S batteries by dipole alignment in ferroelectric BaTiO₃	320
Singlet oxygen is not the main source of electrolyte degradation in lithium–oxygen batteries	309
A roadmap for achieving scalable, safe, and low-cost direct air carbon capture and storage	309
Evaluating the techno-economic potential of defossilized air-to-syngas pathways	303
Interfacial supramolecular interactions regulated oligomer networking into robust sub-nanochannels for efficient osmotic energy conversion	302
The growing metaverse sector can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 Gt CO₂e in the united states by 2050	300
Radical scavenger-driven oxidation prevention and structural stabilization for efficient and stable tin-based perovskite solar cells	300
Elucidating the chirality transfer mechanisms during enantioselective synthesis for the spin-controlled oxygen evolution reaction	292
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Selective CO₂ electroreduction to multicarbon products exceeding 2 A cm⁻² in strong acids via a hollow-fiber Cu penetration electrode	272
An integrated Janus hydrogel with different hydrophilicities and gradient pore structures for high-performance zinc-ion batteries	272
Electrophilic molecule-induced π–π interactions reduce energy disorder of the hole transport layer for highly efficient perovskite solar modules	271
A hindered-urea vitrimer: recyclable for circular use and upcyclable for rechargeable batteries	256
High-efficiency cathode potassium compensation and interfacial stability improvement enabled by dipotassium squarate for potassium-ion batteries	256
A novel high-performance all-liquid formic acid redox fuel cell: simultaneously generating electricity and restoring the capacity of flow batteries	255
Organic photo-battery with high operating voltage using a multi-junction organic solar cell and an organic redox-polymer-based battery	255
Identification of non-traditional coordination environments for iron ions in nickel hydroxide lattices	255
Combined intercalation and space-charge mechanism enabled high-capacity, ultrafast and long-lifespan sodium-ion storage for chalcogenide anodes	250
Prolonging the cycling lifetime of lithium metal batteries with a monolithic and inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interphase	250
Tailored self-assembled monolayer molecules for perovskite/PERC tandem solar cells with efficiencies over 30%	249
Degradation path prediction of lithium-ion batteries under dynamic operating sequences	244
Interfacial gradient engineering synergized with self-adaptive cathodic defense for durable Zn-ion batteries	239
Thermodynamically controlled chemical regeneration of spent battery cathodes using recyclable electron donors under ambient conditions	239
Deciphering electrochemical interactions in metal–polymer catalysts for CO₂ reduction	232
Unveiling the role of halide mixing on crystallization kinetics and charge transfer mechanisms in wide-bandgap organic-inorganic halide perovskites	231
Regulating the *OCCHO intermediate pathway towards highly selective photocatalytic CO₂ reduction to CH₃CHO over locally crystallized carbon nitride	230
Binder design strategies for cathode materials in advanced secondary batteries	230
Inconsistency between superstructure stability and long-term cyclability of oxygen redox in Na layered oxides	228
Demonstration of 10+ hour energy storage with ϕ1′′ laboratory size solid oxide iron–air batteries	226
Sequential separation-driven solar methane reforming for H₂ derivation under mild conditions	223
Low Pt loading with lattice strain for direct ethylene glycol fuel cells	221
Constructing a highly efficient “solid–polymer–solid” elastic ion transport network in cathodes activates the room temperature performance of all-solid-state lithium batteries	218
Towards 26% efficiency in inverted perovskite solar cells via interfacial flipped band bending and suppressed deep-level traps	217
The evolution of photocatalytic H₂O₂ generation: from pure water to natural systems and beyond	215
“Head surgery” of polycyclic o-quinones with cyanated aromatic rings towards high electron mobility acceptors enables 19.6% efficiency in additive-free binary organic solar cells	214
Near-cryogenic direct air capture using adsorbents	210
3D printed triply periodic minimal surfaces as advanced structured packings for solvent-based CO₂ capture	209
Recent progress on metal–organic framework/polymer composite electrolytes for solid-state lithium metal batteries: ion transport regulation and interface engineering	209
Constructing orderly crystal orientation with a bidirectional coordinator for high efficiency and stable perovskite solar cells	208
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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	199
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Direct conversion of thermal energy to stored electrochemical energy via a self-charging pyroelectrochemical cell	195
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All-organic siloxane-strengthening polymer dielectrics for high-temperature capacitive energy storage in harsh-environment electronics	193
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A hexaanionic carboxyphenolate framework for high energy alkali cation storage	192
Towards standardized grid emission factors: methodological insights and best practices	189
Managing the two mode outputs of triboelectric nanogenerators to reach a pulsed peak power density of 31 MW m⁻²	188

Additive engineering with 2,8-dibromo-dibenzothiophene-S,S-dioxide enabled tin-based perovskite solar cells with 14.98% power conversion efficiency	186
Role of biofuels, electro-fuels, and blue fuels for shipping: environmental and economic life cycle considerations	185
Trimming defective perovskite layer surfaces for high-performance solar cells	184
Correction: High-efficiency, anode-free lithium–metal batteries with a close-packed homogeneous lithium morphology	184
Correction: Optimizing accuracy and efficacy in data-driven materials discovery for the solar production of hydrogen	183
Quantitative relationships between film morphology, charge carrier dynamics, and photovoltaic performance in bulk-heterojunction binary vs. ternary acceptor blends	180
A mechanistic study of the dopant-induced breakdown in halide perovskites using solid state energy storage devices	178
Molten salt electrolytes for electrochemical capacitors with energy densities exceeding 50 W h kg⁻¹	178
All-polymer solar cells with 19% efficiency via introducing pincer-shaped non-covalent bond interactions	176
On the interface electron transport problem of highly active IrO_x catalysts	176
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A high-rate and high-efficiency molten-salt sodium–oxygen battery	173
Kinetic pathways of fast lithium transport in solid electrolyte interphases with discrete inorganic components	173
Tailoring the surface cation configuration of Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites for controllable water oxidation performance	171
Lithium-ion battery cell formation: status and future directions towards a knowledge-based process design	170
Accelerating interfacial desolvation kinetics using NaF-rich composite sodium for high-performance all-climate sodium–metal batteries	170
Interphase control for high performance lithium metal batteries using ether aided ionic liquid electrolyte	170
Does trapped O₂ form in the bulk of LiNiO₂ during charging?	169
Integrating sulfur-doped atomically dispersed FeN_x sites with small-sized Fe₃C nanoparticles for PEMFCs and beyond	169
Engineering Ir-based catalysts for high current density applications in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers	168
−60 to 50 °C ultrawide-temperature flexible zinc–air batteries enabled by a ternary polar hydrogel electrolyte	168
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	167
N-dopants optimize the utilization of spontaneously formed photocharges in organic solar cells	163
Concurrent energy storage and decarbonization by metal–CO₂ batteries: aqueous or non-aqueous?	163
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A constant current triboelectric nanogenerator achieved by hysteretic and ordered charge migration in dielectric polymers	163
Modular perovskite-BiVO₄ artificial leaves towards syngas synthesis on a m² scale	162
Solid-state electrolytes expediting interface-compatible dual-conductive cathodes for all-solid-state batteries	161
Perspectives for sustainability analysis of scalable perovskite photovoltaics	161
Robust hole transport material with interface anchors enhances the efficiency and stability of inverted formamidinium–cesium perovskite solar cells with a certified efficiency of 22.3%	160
Ultra-large dipole moment organic cations derived 3D/2D p–n heterojunction for high-efficiency carbon-based perovskite solar cells	159
Omnidirectional diffusion of organic amine salts assisted by ordered arrays in porous lead iodide for two-step deposited large-area perovskite solar cells	159
An all-in-one free-standing single-ion conducting semi-solid polymer electrolyte for high-performance practical Li metal batteries	159
Negatively charged platinum nanoparticles on dititanium oxide electride for ultra-durable electrocatalytic oxygen reduction	159
Decoupling light- and oxygen-induced degradation mechanisms of Sn–Pb perovskites in all perovskite tandem solar cells	158
An integrated self-healing anode assembled via dynamic encapsulation of liquid metal with a 3D Ti₃C₂T_x network for enhanced lithium storage	158
Efficient rigid and flexible perovskite solar cells using strongly adsorbed molecules for lattice repair and grain boundary mitigation	158
A defect-rich carbon induced built-in interfacial electric field accelerating ion-conduction towards superior-stable solid-state batteries	157
Self-assembled multilayers direct a buffer interphase for long-life aqueous zinc-ion batteries	156
A robust starch–polyacrylamide hydrogel with scavenging energy harvesting capacity for efficient solar thermoelectricity–freshwater cogeneration	156
Direct air capture: process technology, techno-economic and socio-political challenges	155
Mesoscale polymer regulation for fast-charging solid-state lithium metal batteries	154
Unravelling the potential of sustainable aviation fuels to decarbonise the aviation sector	154
Toward practical lithium-ion battery recycling: adding value, tackling circularity and recycling-oriented design	154
Manipulating the D:A interfacial energetics and intermolecular packing for 19.2% efficiency organic photovoltaics	153
Aramid dielectric co-polymer: from molecular engineering to roll-to-roll scalability for high-temperature capacitive energy storage	152
Hydrogen bond-mediated pseudo-halide complexation for stable and efficient perovskite precursors and solar cells	151
Droplet energy harvesting panel	150
Distinct thermal runaway mechanisms of sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries	149
Design and synthesis of triboelectric polymers for high performance triboelectric nanogenerators	148
Electrochemistry and energy conversion features of protonic ceramic cells with mixed ionic-electronic electrolytes	148
Dipole–dipole interactions for inhibiting solvent co-intercalation into a graphite anode to extend the horizon of electrolyte design	147
Understanding and suppressing non-radiative losses in methylammonium-free wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells	146
Highly efficient tandem luminescent solar concentrators based on eco-friendly copper iodide based hybrid nanoparticles and carbon dots	146
Tailoring acidic microenvironments for carbon-efficient CO₂electrolysis over a Ni–N–C catalyst in a membrane electrode assembly electrolyzer	145
First-row transition metal-based materials derived from bimetallic metal–organic frameworks as highly efficient electrocatalysts for electrochemical water splitting	145
An all-electrochem-active silicon anode enabled by spontaneous Li–Si alloying for ultra-high performance solid-state batteries	144
Highly efficient sustainable strategies toward carbon-neutral energy production	143
The route for applied interfacial solar vapor generation: fundamental principles, device design, and practical application	143
Redox mediator-modified self-assembled monolayer stabilizes a buried interface in efficient inverted perovskite solar cells	143
Combining component screening, machine learning and molecular engineering for the design of high-performance inverted perovskite solar cells	142
Hydrogen liquefaction: a review of the fundamental physics, engineering practice and future opportunities	141
A structurally simple linear conjugated polymer toward practical application of organic solar cells	141
Stretchable thermogalvanic hydrogel thermocell with record-high specific output power density enabled by ion-induced crystallization	141
A floatable photocatalyst to synergistically promote CO₂ reduction and water oxidation by creating oriented charge separation across a tri-phase interface	140
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	140
Inorganic CsPbI₂Br halide perovskites: from fundamentals to solar cell optimizations	140
In situ polymerization of solid-state polymer electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: a review	140
Halozincate ionic liquid electrolyte enabled high-temperature dendrite-free Zn metal batteries	140
Carbon accounting without life cycle analysis	139
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Correction: Bridging capital discipline and energy scenarios	137
Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2022	137
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Cover matters: enhanced performance of a multistage solar evaporator with tuned optical and thermal cover properties	136
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High-efficiency organic solar cells from low-cost pentacyclic fused-ring electron acceptors via crystal engineering	136
Molecular design of high-performance wide-bandgap acceptor enables versatile organic photovoltaic applications	136

Reversibly tuning thermopower enabled by phase-change electrolytes for low-grade heat harvesting	136
Nano-carbon supported B/N-coordinated Fe single atoms with a tuned electronic structure for long lifespan zinc–iodine batteries	136
Dual thermal-stimulated self-adhesive mixed-phase interface to enable ultra-long cycle life of solid-state sodium metal batteries	135
Incorporating a lithium-deficient layer and interfacial-confined catalysis enables the reversible redox of surface oxygen species in lithium-rich manganese-based oxides	135
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Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2023	134
Hole-transporting alternating copolymers for perovskite solar cells: thia[5]helicene comonomer outperforms planar perylothiophene analog	133
Advancing geothermal energy utilization opportunities: potential and strategies for integrating direct air capture	133
Analysis of alternative bioenergy with carbon capture strategies: present and future	133
Mimicking ion and water management in poultry breeding for highly reversible zinc ion batteries	133
Engineered biocatalytic architecture for enhanced light utilisation in algal H₂ production	132
Decarbonising electrical grids using photovoltaics with enhanced capacity factors	132
A nature-inspired solution for water management in flow fields for electrochemical devices	131
Concurrent electrode–electrolyte interfaces engineering via nano-Si₃N₄ additive for high-rate, high-voltage lithium metal batteries	131
Determining overpotentials for the oxidation of alcohols by molecular electrocatalysts in non-aqueous solvents	131
Molecular modulation of nickel–salophen organic frameworks enables the selective photoreduction of CO₂at varying concentrations	131
Defect-enhanced selective ion transport in an ionic nanocomposite for efficient energy harvesting from moisture	130
Screening metal cation additives driven by differential capacitance for Zn batteries	130
Theoretical calculation-driven rational screening of d-block single-atom electrocatalysts based on d–p orbital hybridization for durable aqueous zinc–iodine batteries	130
Correction: A robust starch–polyacrylamide hydrogel with scavenging energy harvesting capacity for efficient solar thermoelectricity–freshwater cogeneration	130
Lateral ion migration accelerates degradation in halide perovskite devices	129
Local phase-modulated heterostructures for perovskite solar cells with high-efficiency and ultra-stability	129
Combined, time-resolved, in situ neutron reflectometry and X-ray diffraction analysis of dynamic SEI formation during electrochemical N₂ reduction	129
Transition metal coordination to degradation products in battery electrolytes revealed by NMR and EPR spectroscopy	129
Tuning sorbent properties to reduce the cost of direct air capture	128
Mechanics and electrochemistry in nature-inspired functional batteries: fundamentals, configurations and devices	128
Synergistic enhancement of charge extraction and heat dissipation in inverted perovskite solar cells via n-doped top interlayers	127
A Universal Interfacial Strategy for Suppressing Aluminum Corrosion by Confining H⁺/OH⁻ Dynamics in Aqueous Energy Storage System	127
A bithiophene imide-based polymer donor for alloy-like ternary organic solar cells with over 20.5% efficiency and enhanced stability	127
Triboelectric nanogenerators exhibiting ultrahigh charge density and energy density	126
Interfacial reactions take the lead: elucidating the dominant role of cathode–electrolyte interactions in triggering thermal runaway of high-nickel lithium-ion batteries	126
Custom-tailored solvent engineering for efficient wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells with a wide processing window and low V_OC losses	126
Intrinsically stretchable, semi-transparent organic photovoltaics with high efficiency and mechanical robustness via a full-solution process	126
Carbene-catalyzed synthesis of a fluorophosphate cathode	125
Atomic Co decorated free-standing graphene electrode assembly for efficient hydrogen peroxide production in acid	123
An efficient and durable anode for ammonia protonic ceramic fuel cells	123
Enhancing the reaction kinetics and structural stability of high-voltage LiCoO₂via polyanionic species anchoring	123
Durable, stretchable and washable inorganic-based woven thermoelectric textiles for power generation and solid-state cooling	122
Introducing atomistic dynamics at van der Waals surfaces for enhancing the thermoelectric performance of layered Bi_0.4Sb_1.6Te₃	122
High-performance see-through power windows	122
Engineering hosts for Zn anodes in aqueous Zn-ion batteries	122
Local reaction environment for selective electroreduction of carbon monoxide	121
Coupling of indium clusters with atomic Fe–N₄ on carbon for long-term rechargeable Zn–air batteries	121
[PbX₆]⁴⁻modulation and organic spacer construction for stable perovskite solar cells	120
Constructing robust heterointerfaces for carrier viaduct via interfacial molecular bridges enables efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells	119
Towards green and efficient chemical looping ammonia synthesis: design principles and advanced redox catalysts	119
Codesign of an integrated metal–insulator–semiconductor photocathode for photoelectrochemical reduction of CO₂ to ethylene	118
Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment for catalytic fast pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste	118
A cross-linked nanoflower network and Se-doping enabling sulfur-rich SPAN towards lithium–sulfur batteries beyond 600 W h kg⁻¹	118
Morphodynamics of dendrite growth in alumina based all solid-state sodium metal batteries	118
Alternate heterogeneous superlattice control of lattice strain to stabilize Li-rich cathode	117
Electrochemical processing in molten salts – a nuclear perspective	116
Recent progress in underground hydrogen storage	116
Ultrafast synthesis of an efficient urea oxidation electrocatalyst for urea-assisted fast-charging Zn–air batteries and water splitting	115
Regulating interfacial kinetics boosts the durable A h-level zinc-ion batteries	115
Ordered interface regulation at Zn electrodes induced by trace gum additives for high-performance aqueous batteries	115
Thermoresponsive solid electrolyte interphase enables safe lithium–sulfur batteries with high energy density	115
An ultra-high output self-managed power system based on a multilayer magnetic suspension hybrid nanogenerator for harvesting water wave energy	115
An asymmetric RE–O–Ru unit with bridged oxygen vacancies accelerates deprotonation during acidic water oxidation	114
Highly selective catalytic oxidation of methane to methanol using Cu–Pd/anatase	114
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Taming polyiodides: phenol chemistry for shuttle-free and durable zinc–iodine batteries	109
Improving transparency in peer review at Energy & Environmental Science	109
Optimization of a combined power plant CO₂ capture and direct air capture concept for flexible power plant operation	109
Reconfiguring Zn deposition dynamics via an epitaxial Zn²⁺ pathway in profiled viscose rayon for long-cyclability zinc-ion batteries	108
Halogen anion pre-homogenization of sequentially deposited wide bandgap perovskites for commercial textured perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells	108
Reducing energy loss by developing luminescent triphenylamine functionalized electron acceptor for high performance organic solar cells	108
Unlocking the potential of internal Li-ion transfer in Ni-rich cathodes blended with LiFePO₄ to address first cycle irreversible capacity loss and degradation	107
High efficiency of solution-processed inverted organic solar cells enabled by an aluminum oxide conjunction structure	107
Comment on “Zinc/selenium conversion battery: a system highly compatible with both organic and aqueous electrolytes” by Z. Chen, F. Mo, T. Wang, Q. Yang, Z. Huang, D. Wang, G. Liang, A. Chen, Q. Li, Y	107
Highly tailored gap-like structure for excellent thermoelectric performance	107
Pre-zeolite framework super-MIEC anodes for high-rate lithium-ion batteries	106
Shamrock-shaped non-fullerene acceptors enable high-efficiency and high-voltage organic photovoltaics	106
A rooted interphase on sodium via in situ pre-implantation of fluorine atoms for high-performance sodium metal batteries	106
Flooding revisited: electrolyte management ensures robust electrochemical CO₂ reduction	106
A reversible self-assembled molecular layer for lithium metal batteries with high energy/power densities at ultra-low temperatures	105
Competitive nucleation and growth behavior in Li–Se batteries	105
A high-efficiency and stable organic solar cell with balanced crystallization kinetics	105
Revealing the electrochemical-autocatalytic coupling mechanism of Cu-based catalysts for high-potential formaldehyde oxidation	105
Dynamic disulfide bond networks enable self-healable and mechanically resilient intrinsically stretchable organic solar cells	105
A carbonization/interfacial assembly-driven electroplating approach for water-splitting textile electrodes with remarkably low overpotentials and high operational stability	105
Stepwise MXene and MOF conversion assisted ultrathin dual-carbon-protected V₂O₃ nanosheets for ultrafast and durable Zn-ion storage	105
Sustainable protection of natural liquid enables ultra-stable inverted perovskite solar cells via allylic disulfide rearrangement	105
Organic emitters with near-unity photoluminescence to reinforce buried interface of perovskite solar cells and modules	104
Importance of hydrogen oxidation reaction current in quantifying hydrogen crossover in PEM water electrolyzers at high differential pressure	104
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Green-antisolvent-regulated distribution of p-type self-doping enables tin perovskite solar cells with an efficiency of over 14%	104
Some basics and details for better dual-ion batteries	104