Energy & Environmental Science

Papers
(The median citation count of Energy & Environmental Science is 5. 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)
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Exploiting thiolate/disulfide redox couples toward large-scale electrochemical carbon dioxide capture and release490
Enhanced electrical performance of perovskite solar cells via strain engineering473
Zinc chemistry regulated by chitosan-based poly(aprotic/protic ionic liquid)s with multi-anion–cation interactions for highly reversible Zn-ion batteries385
Unlocking high-current-density nitrate reduction and formaldehyde oxidation synergy for scalable ammonia production and fixation338
Integrated Polyanion-Layered Oxide Cathodes Enabling 100,000 Cycle Life for Sodium-Ion Batteries315
Enhanced bipolar membranes for durable ampere-level water electrolysis297
A hindered-urea vitrimer: recyclable for circular use and upcyclable for rechargeable batteries272
Constructing a dual-fiber network in high efficiency organic solar cells via additive-induced supramolecular interactions with both donor and acceptor262
Correlating hydrogen evolution and zinc deposition/dissolution kinetics to the cyclability of metallic zinc electrodes243
Stable high-efficiency monolithic all-perovskite tandem solar cells enabled by a natural reactive oxygen species scavenger241
Water-based layer-by-layer processing enables 19% efficient binary organic solar cells with minimized thickness sensitivity236
Pursuing the tribovoltaic effect for direct-current triboelectric nanogenerators234
Single atoms meet metal–organic frameworks: collaborative efforts for efficient photocatalysis230
A P–O functional group anchoring PtCo electrocatalyst for high-durability PEMFCs226
Over 19.2% efficiency of layer-by-layer organic photovoltaics enabled by a highly crystalline material as an energy donor and nucleating agent219
The synergistic effect of dry air and surfactants enables water to be a promising green solvent for stable and efficient perovskite solar cells213
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Binder design strategies for cathode materials in advanced secondary batteries187
A large-area lithium metal–carbon nanotube film for precise contact prelithiation in lithium-ion batteries186
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Shelf life of lithium–sulfur batteries under lean electrolytes: status and challenges177
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Performance-limiting formation kinetics in green water-processed perovskite solar cells165
Selective CO2 electroreduction to multicarbon products exceeding 2 A cm−2 in strong acids via a hollow-fiber Cu penetration electrode163
Realizing high thermoelectric performance in non-nanostructured n-type PbTe163
Active MOF water harvester with extraordinary productivity enabled by cooling-enhanced sorption161
Opportunities for biocompatible and safe zinc-based batteries159
Multifunctional ternary semitransparent organic solar cell module with area above 100 cm2 and average visible transmittance above 30%158
Additive engineering strategies for improved interfacial stability in lithium metal batteries158
Superelastic hydrogel electrolyte incorporating helical protein molecules as zinc ion transport pathways to enhance the cycling stability of zinc metal batteries156
Low Pt loading with lattice strain for direct ethylene glycol fuel cells154
Steam-promoted symmetry optimizations of perovskite electrodes for protonic ceramic cells154
Reconciling electrolyte donicity and polarity for lithium carbon fluoride batteries153
Developing kilometers-long gravity heat pipe for geothermal energy exploitation151
Reversible solid bromine complexation into Ti3C2Tx MXene carriers: a highly active electrode for bromine-based flow batteries with ultralow self-discharge150
Identification of non-traditional coordination environments for iron ions in nickel hydroxide lattices149
British wind farm ESS attachments: curtailment reduction vs. price arbitrage148
A microscopically heterogeneous colloid electrolyte of covalent organic nanosheets for ultrahigh-voltage and low-temperature lithium metal batteries147
Human-friendly semitransparent organic solar cells achieving high performance147
Optimizing interface concentration and electric fields for enhanced lithium deposition behavior in lithium metal anodes144
Fabricating a scattering–fluorescent luminescent solar concentrator synchronously to achieve broad-spectrum solar energy utilization and light pollution inhibition142
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Engineering metal–metal oxide surfaces for high-performance oxygen reduction on Ag–Mn electrocatalysts140
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Re-imagining the daniell cell: ampere-hour-level rechargeable Zn–Cu batteries139
Field effect nanogenerator operated by sliding gates138
Robust battery interphases from dilute fluorinated cations138
Self-flooding behaviors on the fuel cell catalyst surface: an in situ mechanism investigation135
Quantifying interfacial energetics of 2D semiconductor electrodes using in situ spectroelectrochemistry and many-body theory135
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CO2 capture by pumping surface acidity to the deep ocean134
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Origins of hydrogen peroxide selectivity during oxygen reduction on organic mixed ionic–electronic conducting polymers127
Nurturing the blossoming hydrogen economy using HBAT: modelling every link in the H2 supply chain125
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Demonstration of 10+ hour energy storage with ϕ1′′ laboratory size solid oxide iron–air batteries120
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The growing metaverse sector can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 Gt CO2e in the united states by 2050119
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Operando investigations of the solid electrolyte interphase in the lithium mediated nitrogen reduction reaction117
Rational heterostructure stacking enables 23% wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells by side-reaction inhibition117
A wide temperature 10 V solid-state electrolyte with a critical current density of over 20 mA cm−2116
Efficient and stable inverted MA/Br-free 2D/3D perovskite solar cells enabled by α-to-δ phase transition inhibition and crystallization modulation116
Comprehensive understanding of the Na1+xZr2SixP3−xO12 solid-state electrolyte in advanced sodium metal batteries: a critical114
Boosting oxygen redox reversibility in chemo-mechanically robust Li-rich oxide cathodes via multi-scale defect design114
Conducting polymer transforms hydrophobic porous membranes into robust gas diffusion layers in electrochemical applications114
Enhanced interface adhesion with a polymeric hole transporter enabling high-performance air-processed perovskite solar cells112
Realizing the potential of hydrophobic crystalline carbon as a support for oxygen evolution electrocatalysts110
Realizing record-high output power in flexible gelatin/GTA-KCl-FeCN4−/3− ionic thermoelectric cells enabled by extending the working temperature range110
Direct observation of the local microenvironment in inhomogeneous CO2 reduction gas diffusion electrodes via versatile pOH imaging109
Deciphering electrochemical interactions in metal–polymer catalysts for CO2 reduction108
Enhanced polysulfide trapping in Li–S batteries by dipole alignment in ferroelectric BaTiO3105
All-inorganic halide perovskites for air-processed “n–i–p” monolithic perovskite/organic hybrid tandem solar cells exceeding 23% efficiency105
Stable lithium storage with strong-grain sustained pinning-reinforced nanocrystalline silicon105
A surface-to-bulk tuning deep delithiation strategy for 5C fast-charging 4.6 V LiCoO2105
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Advances in organic microporous membranes for CO2 separation104
Crystallization kinetics modulation and defect suppression of all-inorganic CsPbX3 perovskite films103
Modulating intermolecular interactions by collaborative material design to realize THF-processed organic photovoltaic with 1.3 V open-circuit voltage102
Precisely constructing charge-asymmetric dual-atom Fe sites supported on hollow porous carbon spheres for efficient oxygen reduction102
Renovating the surface matrix of FAPbl3 perovskite quantum dots via phase-transfer catalysis for 16.29% efficiency solar cells102
Sustainable release of Mg(NO3)2 from a separator boosts the electrochemical performance of lithium metal as an anode for secondary batteries101
Dynamic transformation of active sites in energy and environmental catalysis100
Stepped copper sites coupling voltage-induced surfactant assembly to achieve efficient CO2 electroreduction to formate100
CO residence time modulates multi-carbon formation rates in a zero-gap Cu based CO2 electrolyzer99
The evolution of photocatalytic H2O2 generation: from pure water to natural systems and beyond99
Confined phase transition triggering a high-performance energy storage thermo-battery99
Regulating intermediate adsorption and H2O dissociation on a diatomic catalyst to promote electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia98
Polymer modulated ink rheology and compatibility enables homogenized printing of a Spiro-OMeTAD transport layer for scalable and stable perovskite solar modules96
Tailoring the Wadsley–Roth crystallographic shear structures for high-power lithium-ion batteries96
Self-tandem catalysis of fast Mg2+ desolvation and sulfur conversions for ultrahigh-performance Mg–S batteries via serially-assembled atomic reactors96
Modulation of charge migration and ink flow dynamics exceeding 19% efficiency for blade-coating pseudo-planar heterojunction organic solar cells96
In situ SnSe deposition as passivation for scalable and stable quasi-2D lead–tin perovskite solar cells95
Constructing orderly crystal orientation with a bidirectional coordinator for high efficiency and stable perovskite solar cells95
Highly efficient UV-visible-infrared light-driven photothermocatalytic steam biomass reforming to H2 on Ni nanoparticles loaded on mesoporous silica95
Quantitative spatiotemporal mapping of thermal runaway propagation rates in lithium-ion cells using cross-correlated Gabor filtering95
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Three-dimensional electrode characteristics and size/shape flexibility of coaxial-fibers bundled batteries95
Electrifying the production of sustainable aviation fuel: the risks, economics, and environmental benefits of emerging pathways including CO294
Superhalide structure and iodide-proof interphase via electrolyte regulation enable ultrastable zinc-iodine batteries94
Laser-induced high-entropy alloys as long-duration bifunctional electrocatalysts for seawater splitting93
Polymer electrolytes with high cation transport number for rechargeable Li–metal batteries: current status and future direction93
Towards efficient and stable organic solar cells: fixing the morphology problem in block copolymer active layers with synergistic strategies supported by interpretable machine learning93
A novel high-performance all-liquid formic acid redox fuel cell: simultaneously generating electricity and restoring the capacity of flow batteries92
Post-deposition in situ passivation of AgBiS2 nanocrystal inks for high-efficiency ultra-thin solar cells91
Faster decarbonization of heavy industries in low-carbon power grids: using process flexibility for handling grid congestions91
Ion-conductive crystals of poly(vinylidene fluoride) enable the fabrication of fast-charging solid-state lithium metal batteries90
Water-induced spinodal decomposition of mixed halide perovskite captured by real-time liquid TEM imaging90
Realizing a high-performance n-type thermogalvanic cell by tailoring the thermodynamic equilibrium90
Efficient 1.77 eV-bandgap perovskite and all-perovskite tandem solar cells enabled by long-alkyl phosphonic acid89
Rational molecular design of electrolyte additive endows stable cycling performance of cobalt-free 5 V-class lithium metal batteries89
An innovative CuxAg50−x/UiO66-NH2 photocatalyst prepared using a dual ship bottling strategy for photocatalytic CO2 reduction: controlled prod89
Electrophilic molecule-induced π–π interactions reduce energy disorder of the hole transport layer for highly efficient perovskite solar modules88
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Unlocking the potential of cadmium plating chemistry for low-polarization, long-cycling, and ultrahigh-efficiency aqueous metal batteries88
High-efficiency cathode potassium compensation and interfacial stability improvement enabled by dipotassium squarate for potassium-ion batteries88
Interface property–functionality interplay suppresses bimolecular recombination facilitating above 18% efficiency organic solar cells embracing simplistic fabrication88
Ambient scalable fabrication of high-performance flexible perovskite solar cells87
Interfacial engineering with trivalent cations for efficient and stable inverted inorganic perovskite solar cells87
Methanol upgrading coupled with hydrogen product at large current density promoted by strong interfacial interactions85
Mechanism study on organic ternary photovoltaics with 18.3% certified efficiency: from molecule to device85
Singlet oxygen is not the main source of electrolyte degradation in lithium–oxygen batteries85
The mechanism for acetate formation in electrochemical CO(2)reduction on Cu: selectivity with potential, pH, and nanostructuring85
The origin of anode–electrolyte interfacial passivation in rechargeable Mg-metal batteries85
On a high-capacity aluminium battery with a two-electron phenothiazine redox polymer as a positive electrode85
PEM Fuel cell and electrolysis cell technologies and hydrogen infrastructure development – a review85
Scalable production of an intermetallic Pt–Co electrocatalyst for high-power proton-exchange-membrane fuel cells85
Achieving 17.94% efficiency all-polymer solar cells by independently induced D/A orderly stacking85
Recent progress on metal–organic framework/polymer composite electrolytes for solid-state lithium metal batteries: ion transport regulation and interface engineering84
Room-temperature-modulated polymorphism of nonfullerene acceptors enables efficient bilayer organic solar cells84
Progress on smart integrated systems of seawater purification and electrolysis84
Regulating the electrochemical reduction kinetics by the steric hindrance effect for a robust Zn metal anode84
Regulation of deep and shallow hole/electron trap states and charge conducting behaviors of dielectric tribo-materials for maximizing retained charges84
Creating water-in-salt-like environment using coordinating anions in non-concentrated aqueous electrolytes for efficient Zn batteries83
Single-atom Co dispersed on polyoxometalate derivatives confined in bamboo-like carbon nanotubes enabling efficient dual-site lattice oxygen mediated oxygen evolution electrocatalysis for acidic water83
Capacitor-inspired high-performance and durable moist-electric generator83
Ultra-high performance of ionic thermoelectric-electrochemical gel cells for harvesting low grade heat83
Modulating the solvation structure to enhance amorphous solid electrolyte interface formation for ultra-stable aqueous zinc anode82
An immiscible phase-separation electrolyte and interface ion transfer electrochemistry enable zinc/lithium hybrid batteries with a 3.5 V-class operating voltage81
Atomic-level design rules of metal-cation-doped catalysts: manipulating electron affinity/ionic radius of doped cations for accelerating sulfur redox kinetics in Li–S batteries80
Contact-sliding-separation mode triboelectric nanogenerator80
Restrained energetic disorder for high-efficiency organic solar cells via a solid additive80
Prolonging the cycling lifetime of lithium metal batteries with a monolithic and inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interphase79
Electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide to multicarbon (C2+) products: challenges and perspectives79
Hydroxylated organic semiconductors for efficient photovoltaics and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution79
Collecting the space-distributed Maxwell's displacement current for ultrahigh electrical density of TENG through a 3D fractal structure design79
An ultra-low Pt metal nitride electrocatalyst for sustainable seawater hydrogen production79
Emerging strategies for steering orientational deposition toward high-performance Zn metal anodes78
Highly active ruthenium sites stabilized by modulating electron-feeding for sustainable acidic oxygen-evolution electrocatalysis78
Evaluating the techno-economic potential of defossilized air-to-syngas pathways78
Historical development and novel concepts on electrolytes for aqueous rechargeable batteries78
Highly efficient and durable solar thermal energy harvesting via scalable hierarchical coatings inspired by stony corals77
Constructing a highly efficient “solid–polymer–solid” elastic ion transport network in cathodes activates the room temperature performance of all-solid-state lithium batteries77
Regulating the *OCCHO intermediate pathway towards highly selective photocatalytic CO2 reduction to CH3CHO over locally crystallized carbon nitride77
Reline deep eutectic solvent as a green electrolyte for electrochemical energy storage applications77
Progress of porous organic cages in photo/electrocatalytic energy conversion and storage applications76
Ion–dipole interaction motivated Zn2+ pump and anion repulsion interface enable ultrahigh-rate Zn metal anodes75
Towards 26% efficiency in inverted perovskite solar cells via interfacial flipped band bending and suppressed deep-level traps75
An oxygen-coordinated cobalt single-atom electrocatalyst boosting urea and urea peroxide production75
Synergistically optimizing the optoelectronic properties and morphology using a photo-active solid additive for high-performance binary organic photovoltaics74
Modulation of nucleation and crystallization in PbI2 films promoting preferential perovskite orientation growth for efficient solar cells74
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Binary all-polymer solar cells with 19.30% efficiency enabled by bromodibenzothiophene-based solid additive73
Non-nucleophilic electrolyte with non-fluorinated hybrid solvents for long-life magnesium metal batteries73
Revolutionizing the solar photovoltaic efficiency: a comprehensive review on the cutting-edge thermal management methods for advanced and conventional solar photovoltaics72
Confined tandem catalytic quasi-solid sulfur reversible conversion for all-solid-state Na–S batteries72
Operando chemical strain analysis of CNT/VOOH during zinc insertion in Zn-ion batteries72
Suppressed non-radiative loss and efficient hole transfer at a small highest occupied molecular orbital offset endows binary organic solar cells with 19.73% efficiency and a small efficiency-cost gap72
High-loading As single-atom catalysts harvested from wastewater towards efficient and sustainable oxygen reduction71
Unveiling solvation structure and desolvation dynamics of hybrid electrolytes for ultralong cyclability and facile kinetics of Zn–Al alloy anodes71
An internal encapsulating layer for efficient, stable, repairable and low-lead-leakage perovskite solar cells71
Unraveling and suppressing the voltage decay of high-capacity cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries71
A self-healing Li-crosslinked elastomer promotes a highly robust and conductive solid–electrolyte interphase71
A scalable solar-based adsorption thermal battery for day and night heating in a low-carbon scenario71
The significance of mitigating crosstalk in lithium-ion batteries: a review70
Eco-friendly electrolytes via a robust bond design for high-energy Li metal batteries70
A sulfonated ultramicroporous membrane with selective ion transport enables osmotic energy extraction from multiform salt solutions with exceptional efficiency70
Assessing potential profiles in water electrolysers to minimise titanium use70
Sequential separation-driven solar methane reforming for H2 derivation under mild conditions70
Defect-balanced active and stable Co3O4−x for proton exchange membrane water electrolysis at ampere-level current density69
Spirobifluorene with an asymmetric fluorenylcarbazolamine electron-donor as the hole transport material increases thermostability and efficiency of perovskite solar cells69
Advanced electrocatalytic systems for enhanced atom/electron utilization69
Alkylammonium bis(trifluoromethylsulfonyl)imide as a dopant in the hole-transporting layer for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells69
Environmental and economic potential of decentralised electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis powered by solar energy69
A roadmap for achieving scalable, safe, and low-cost direct air carbon capture and storage69
Low-carbon transition pathways of power systems for Guangdong–Hongkong–Macau region in China69
Inconsistency between superstructure stability and long-term cyclability of oxygen redox in Na layered oxides68
3D printed triply periodic minimal surfaces as advanced structured packings for solvent-based CO2 capture68
Recent advances in triplet–triplet annihilation upconversion and singlet fission, towards solar energy applications68
An integrated Janus hydrogel with different hydrophilicities and gradient pore structures for high-performance zinc-ion batteries68
Efficient diffusion of superdense lithium via atomic channels for dendrite-free lithium–metal batteries68
Spontaneous gas–solid reaction on sulfide electrolytes for high-performance all-solid-state batteries68
High-speed printing of a bulk-heterojunction architecture in organic solar cells films68
A sobering examination of the feasibility of aqueous aluminum batteries67
Thermo-electrochemical cells for heat to electricity conversion: from mechanisms, materials, strategies to applications67
The insensitive cation effect on a single atom Ni catalyst allows selective electrochemical conversion of captured CO2 in universal media66
A sustainable rural electrification based on a socio-techno-economic-environmental-political microgrid design framework66
Capillary front broadening for water-evaporation-induced electricity of one kilovolt66
Copper with an atomic-scale spacing for efficient electrocatalytic co-reduction of carbon dioxide and nitrate to urea65
Cathode regeneration and upcycling of spent LIBs: toward sustainability65
Boosting electrochemical methane conversion by oxygen evolution reactions on Fe–N–C single atom catalysts65
Stable perovskite solar cells with 25.17% efficiency enabled by improving crystallization and passivating defects synergistically65
High thermoelectric performance and compatibility in Cu3SbSe4–CuAlS2 composites65
A conformally bonded molecular interface retarded iodine migration for durable perovskite solar cells64
Solid–solid chemical bonding featuring targeted defect passivation for efficient perovskite photovoltaics64
Effects of cation superstructure ordering on oxygen redox stability in O2-type lithium-rich layered oxides64
Two-in-one alcohol-processed PEDOT electrodes produced by solvent exchange for organic solar cells64
A high-entropy atomic environment converts inactive to active sites for electrocatalysis64
Recent advances and perspectives in aqueous potassium-ion batteries63
Transient phase transition during the hydrogen evolution reaction63
A molecular weight-regulated sequential deposition strategy enabling semitransparent organic solar cells with the light utilization efficiency of over 5%63
Operando deconvolution of the degradation mechanisms of iron–nitrogen–carbon catalysts in proton exchange membrane fuel cells63
Interface rich CuO/Al2CuO4 surface for selective ethylene production from electrochemical CO2 conversion63
Manipulating Zn 002 deposition plane with zirconium ion crosslinked hydrogel electrolyte toward dendrite free Zn metal anodes63
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Ag–Ru interface for highly efficient hydrazine assisted water electrolysis62
Ionogel-perovskite matrix enabling highly efficient and stable flexible solar cells towards fully-R2R fabrication62
Biocompatible and stable quasi-solid-state zinc-ion batteries for real-time responsive wireless wearable electronics62
Exploring the significance of packing modes and 3D framework sizes and utilizing three chlorine-mediated acceptors and the “like dissolves like” approach for achieving an efficiency over 19%62
Weakly solvating aqueous-based electrolyte facilitated by a soft co-solvent for extreme temperature operations of zinc-ion batteries62
Electronic modulation of a single-atom-based tandem catalyst boosts CO2 photoreduction to ethanol62
Zinc iso-plating/stripping: toward a practical Zn powder anode with ultra-long life over 5600 h61
Double-sided engineering for space-confined reversible Zn anodes61
Operando observation of the dynamic SEI formation on a carbonaceous electrode by near-ambient pressure XPS61
Thermodynamically controlled chemical regeneration of spent battery cathodes using recyclable electron donors under ambient conditions61
Green ethylene production in the UK by 2035: a techno-economic assessment61
Advanced electron paramagnetic resonance in chemical energy conversion: current status and future potential61
Tailoring hydroxyl groups of organic phenazine anodes for high-performance and stable alkaline batteries60
The confusion about S-scheme electron transfer: critical understanding and a new perspective60
Organic photo-battery with high operating voltage using a multi-junction organic solar cell and an organic redox-polymer-based battery60
Regulating electrode/electrolyte interfacial chemistry enables 4.6 V ultra-stable fast charging of commercial LiCoO259
Ameliorated trap density and energetic disorder via a strengthened intermolecular interaction strategy to construct efficient non-halogenated organic solar cells59
Hierarchically stabilized Pt single-atom catalysts induced by an atomic substitution strategy for an efficient hydrogen evolution reaction59
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