OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Energy & Environmental Science is 22. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

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Deciphering electrochemical interactions in metal–polymer catalysts for CO₂ reduction	290
Organic photo-battery with high operating voltage using a multi-junction organic solar cell and an organic redox-polymer-based battery	289
Renovating the surface matrix of FAPbl₃ perovskite quantum dots via phase-transfer catalysis for 16.29% efficiency solar cells	288
Quantifying interfacial energetics of 2D semiconductor electrodes using in situ spectroelectrochemistry and many-body theory	279
Hydroxylated organic semiconductors for efficient photovoltaics and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	266
Binder design strategies for cathode materials in advanced secondary batteries	262
A hindered-urea vitrimer: recyclable for circular use and upcyclable for rechargeable batteries	256
Enhanced polysulfide trapping in Li–S batteries by dipole alignment in ferroelectric BaTiO₃	256
Synthesis of stretchable triboelectric material with strain-compensating ability using gradient interpenetrating polymer networks	254
Electrochemical quantification of phosphonic acid passivated surface sites of NiO _x for perovskite	250
A novel high-performance all-liquid formic acid redox fuel cell: simultaneously generating electricity and restoring the capacity of flow batteries	236
Selective CO₂ electroreduction to multicarbon products exceeding 2 A cm⁻² in strong acids via a hollow-fiber Cu penetration electrode	235

“Head surgery” of polycyclic o -quinones with cyanated aromatic rings towards high electron mobility acceptors enables 19.6% efficiency in additive-free	228
The growing metaverse sector can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 Gt CO₂e in the united states by 2050	228
Effects of cation superstructure ordering on oxygen redox stability in O2-type lithium-rich layered oxides	227
Unveiling the role of halide mixing in the crystallization kinetics and charge transfer mechanisms of wide-bandgap organic–inorganic halide perovskites	225
Prolonging the cycling lifetime of lithium metal batteries with a monolithic and inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interphase	223
Transient interference-based spectroscopy for a molecular-bond-sensitive probe of lithium ion batteries	220
Constructing orderly crystal orientation with a bidirectional coordinator for high efficiency and stable perovskite solar cells	215
Degradation path prediction of lithium-ion batteries under dynamic operating sequences	210
Advanced carbon-based rear electrodes for low-cost and efficient perovskite solar cells	209
Low Pt loading with lattice strain for direct ethylene glycol fuel cells	208
Singlet oxygen is not the main source of electrolyte degradation in lithium–oxygen batteries	204
Radical scavenger-driven oxidation prevention and structural stabilization for efficient and stable tin-based perovskite solar cells	204
Recent progress on metal–organic framework/polymer composite electrolytes for solid-state lithium metal batteries: ion transport regulation and interface engineering	202
Interfacial supramolecular interactions regulated oligomer networking into robust sub-nanochannels for efficient osmotic energy conversion	200
Evaluating the techno-economic potential of defossilized air-to-syngas pathways	196
Metallurgical refractory lining-guided inorganic binder for stable lithium storage in silicon microparticle anodes	196
An integrated Janus hydrogel with different hydrophilicities and gradient pore structures for high-performance zinc-ion batteries	196
Combined intercalation and space-charge mechanism enabled high-capacity, ultrafast and long-lifespan sodium-ion storage for chalcogenide anodes	194
3D printed triply periodic minimal surfaces as advanced structured packings for solvent-based CO₂ capture	194
Inconsistency between superstructure stability and long-term cyclability of oxygen redox in Na layered oxides	193
Elucidating the chirality transfer mechanisms during enantioselective synthesis for the spin-controlled oxygen evolution reaction	193
Electrophilic molecule-induced π–π interactions reduce energy disorder of the hole transport layer for highly efficient perovskite solar modules	193
The evolution of photocatalytic H₂O₂ generation: from pure water to natural systems and beyond	191
Interfacial gradient engineering synergized with self-adaptive cathodic defense for durable Zn-ion batteries	191
Near-cryogenic direct air capture using adsorbents	189
A roadmap for achieving scalable, safe, and low-cost direct air carbon capture and storage	188
Towards 26% efficiency in inverted perovskite solar cells via interfacial flipped band bending and suppressed deep-level traps	187
Innovative electrode designs for low-temperature electrochemical CO₂ reduction with ampere-level performance	185
Thermodynamically controlled chemical regeneration of spent battery cathodes using recyclable electron donors under ambient conditions	184
Tailored self-assembled monolayer molecules for perovskite/PERC tandem solar cells with efficiencies over 30%	183
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A constant current triboelectric nanogenerator achieved by hysteretic and ordered charge migration in dielectric polymers	176
Halozincate ionic liquid electrolyte enabled high-temperature dendrite-free Zn metal batteries	176
On the interface electron transport problem of highly active IrO _x catalysts	176
Additive engineering with 2,8-dibromo-dibenzothiophene-S,S-dioxide enabled tin-based perovskite solar cells with 14.98% power conversion efficiency	175
Concurrent energy storage and decarbonization by metal–CO₂ batteries: aqueous or non-aqueous?	175
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Decoupling light- and oxygen-induced degradation mechanisms of Sn–Pb perovskites in all perovskite tandem solar cells	175
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An all-in-one free-standing single-ion conducting semi-solid polymer electrolyte for high-performance practical Li metal batteries	170
Design and synthesis of triboelectric polymers for high performance triboelectric nanogenerators	170
Harmonizing the assessment of (green) hydrogen supply chain: a modular and parametrized life cycle assessment framework	169

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	169
Managing the two mode outputs of triboelectric nanogenerators to reach a pulsed peak power density of 31 MW m⁻²	169
Solid-state electrolytes expediting interface-compatible dual-conductive cathodes for all-solid-state batteries	169
Quantitative relationships between film morphology, charge carrier dynamics, and photovoltaic performance in bulk-heterojunction binary vs. ternary acceptor blends	168
A floatable photocatalyst to synergistically promote CO₂ reduction and water oxidation by creating oriented charge separation across a tri-phase interface	168
−60 to 50 °C ultrawide-temperature flexible zinc–air batteries enabled by a ternary polar hydrogel electrolyte	168
All-polymer solar cells with 19% efficiency via introducing pincer-shaped non-covalent bond interactions	167
Omnidirectional diffusion of organic amine salts assisted by ordered arrays in porous lead iodide for two-step deposited large-area perovskite solar cells	166
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Kinetic pathways of fast lithium transport in solid electrolyte interphases with discrete inorganic components	161
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All-organic siloxane-strengthening polymer dielectrics for high-temperature capacitive energy storage in harsh-environment electronics	161
Accelerating interfacial desolvation kinetics using NaF-rich composite sodium for high-performance all-climate sodium–metal batteries	157
Does trapped O ₂ form in the bulk of LiNiO ₂ during charging?	157
Towards standardized grid emission factors: methodological insights and best practices	156
An all-electrochem-active silicon anode enabled by spontaneous Li–Si alloying for ultra-high performance solid-state batteries	156
Combining component screening, machine learning and molecular engineering for the design of high-performance inverted perovskite solar cells	155
Highly efficient sustainable strategies toward carbon-neutral energy production	155
A defect-rich carbon induced built-in interfacial electric field accelerating ion-conduction towards superior-stable solid-state batteries	154
Negatively charged platinum nanoparticles on dititanium oxide electride for ultra-durable electrocatalytic oxygen reduction	154
Bridging redox asymmetry in hot and cold cells for boosted power density in thermally regenerative flow batteries	152
Multiscale Microenvironment Engineering at Gas-Liquid-Solid Triple-Phase Interface for Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution	151
Distinct thermal runaway mechanisms of sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries	151
In situ polymerization of solid-state polymer electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: a review	151
Reductive electron redistribution enables ultrafast charging in magnesium batteries	150
Correction: A relaxor ferroelectric polymer with an ultrahigh dielectric constant largely promotes the dissociation of lithium salts to achieve high ionic conductivity	150
Thermal decomposition pathways and interfacial reactivity in potassium-ion batteries: focus on the electrolyte and anode	150
Rational application mapping of diverse aqueous battery systems	149
Trimming defective perovskite layer surfaces for high-performance solar cells	148
Efficient rigid and flexible perovskite solar cells using strongly adsorbed molecules for lattice repair and grain boundary mitigation	148
Anion-decoupled electrolytes enable stable cycling and fast interfacial kinetics for calcium metal anodes	148
Inorganic CsPbI₂Br halide perovskites: from fundamentals to solar cell optimizations	148
Ultra-large dipole moment organic cations derived 3D/2D p–n heterojunction for high-efficiency carbon-based perovskite solar cells	147
Modular perovskite-BiVO ₄ artificial leaves towards syngas synthesis on a m ² scale	146
A hexaanionic carboxyphenolate framework for high energy alkali cation storage	143
Direct conversion of thermal energy to stored electrochemical energy via a self-charging pyroelectrochemical cell	142
Self-assembled multilayers direct a buffer interphase for long-life aqueous zinc-ion batteries	141
Tailoring acidic microenvironments for carbon-efficient CO₂electrolysis over a Ni–N–C catalyst in a membrane electrode assembly electrolyzer	141
Dipole–dipole interactions for inhibiting solvent co-intercalation into a graphite anode to extend the horizon of electrolyte design	141
Aramid dielectric co-polymer: from molecular engineering to roll-to-roll scalability for high-temperature capacitive energy storage	141
Engineering Ir-based catalysts for high current density applications in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers	140
Integrating sulfur-doped atomically dispersed FeN_x sites with small-sized Fe₃C nanoparticles for PEMFCs and beyond	139
Redox mediator-modified self-assembled monolayer stabilizes a buried interface in efficient inverted perovskite solar cells	138
Tailoring the surface cation configuration of Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites for controllable water oxidation performance	138
Towards space compatible perovskite solar cells: guidelines for thermal shock resilience and near space balloon testing	137
Hydrogen bond-mediated pseudo-halide complexation for stable and efficient perovskite precursors and solar cells	136
N-dopants optimize the utilization of spontaneously formed photocharges in organic solar cells	136
The route for applied interfacial solar vapor generation: fundamental principles, device design, and practical application	136
Mesoscale polymer regulation for fast-charging solid-state lithium metal batteries	136
Role of biofuels, electro-fuels, and blue fuels for shipping: environmental and economic life cycle considerations	135
Lithium-ion battery cell formation: status and future directions towards a knowledge-based process design	135
Perspectives for sustainability analysis of scalable perovskite photovoltaics	134
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	134
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Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2022	132
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Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2023	131
Constructing robust heterointerfaces for carrier viaduct via interfacial molecular bridges enables efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells	130
Screening metal cation additives driven by differential capacitance for Zn batteries	130
Concurrent electrode–electrolyte interfaces engineering via nano-Si₃N₄ additive for high-rate, high-voltage lithium metal batteries	130
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Molecular design of high-performance wide-bandgap acceptor enables versatile organic photovoltaic applications	129
Synergistic regulation of crystallization and the buried interface in Cs _x FA	129
Intrinsically stretchable, semi-transparent organic photovoltaics with high efficiency and mechanical robustness via a full-solution process	128
Synergistic enhancement of charge extraction and heat dissipation in inverted perovskite solar cells via n-doped top interlayers	128
An ultra-high output self-managed power system based on a multilayer magnetic suspension hybrid nanogenerator for harvesting water wave energy	128
Thermodynamic inhibition of bromine-rich phase nucleation in wide-bandgap perovskites for operationally stable tandem solar cells	127
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Codesign of an integrated metal–insulator–semiconductor photocathode for photoelectrochemical reduction of CO₂ to ethylene	127
High-efficiency organic solar cells from low-cost pentacyclic fused-ring electron acceptors via crystal engineering	127
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Decarbonising electrical grids using photovoltaics with enhanced capacity factors	125
Combined, time-resolved, in situ neutron reflectometry and X-ray diffraction analysis of dynamic SEI formation during electrochemical N₂ reduction	125
Introducing atomistic dynamics at van der Waals surfaces for enhancing the thermoelectric performance of layered Bi_0.4Sb_1.6Te₃	123
Reversibly tuning thermopower enabled by phase-change electrolytes for low-grade heat harvesting	122
Carbene-catalyzed synthesis of a fluorophosphate cathode	122
Hole-transporting alternating copolymers for perovskite solar cells: thia[5]helicene comonomer outperforms planar perylothiophene analog	122

Boosting tenfold recycling profit by a one-step calcination strategy for upcycling spent LiCoO ₂ to high-value Li ₆	122
Advancing geothermal energy utilization opportunities: potential and strategies for integrating direct air capture	122
A universal interfacial strategy for suppressing aluminum corrosion by confining H ⁺ /OH ⁻ dynamic	121
Mimicking ion and water management in poultry breeding for highly reversible zinc ion batteries	120
Engineered biocatalytic architecture for enhanced light utilisation in algal H ₂ production	120
Local phase-modulated heterostructures for perovskite solar cells with high-efficiency and ultra-stability	120
Fluctuation-tolerant non-precious bifunctional Ni–Co–B monolithic electrodes for industrial-scale anion exchange membrane water electrolysis	119
Alternate heterogeneous superlattice control of lattice strain to stabilize Li-rich cathode	119
Incorporating a lithium-deficient layer and interfacial-confined catalysis enables the reversible redox of surface oxygen species in lithium-rich manganese-based oxides	119
Carbon accounting without life cycle analysis	118
A bithiophene imide-based polymer donor for alloy-like ternary organic solar cells with over 20.5% efficiency and enhanced stability	118
Molecular modulation of nickel–salophen organic frameworks enables the selective photoreduction of CO₂at varying concentrations	118
Ultra-low-loading RuW nanoclusters coupled with W single atoms for efficient anion exchange membrane fuel cells	118
Ordered interface regulation at Zn electrodes induced by trace gum additives for high-performance aqueous batteries	118
A cross-linked nanoflower network and Se-doping enabling sulfur-rich SPAN towards lithium–sulfur batteries beyond 600 W h kg ⁻¹	117
Towards green and efficient chemical looping ammonia synthesis: design principles and advanced redox catalysts	116
Triboelectric nanogenerators exhibiting ultrahigh charge density and energy density	116
A nature-inspired solution for water management in flow fields for electrochemical devices	116
Universal strategy of capacity compensation via the electrolyte for Li-ion batteries	115
Morphodynamics of dendrite growth in alumina based all solid-state sodium metal batteries	115
Coupling of indium clusters with atomic Fe–N₄ on carbon for long-term rechargeable Zn–air batteries	115
A water-responsive molecule realizes stable Ah-scale Zn–I ₂ pouch cells with high Zn utilization	115
Nano-carbon supported B/N-coordinated Fe single atoms with a tuned electronic structure for long lifespan zinc–iodine batteries	114
Recent progress in underground hydrogen storage	114
Theoretical calculation-driven rational screening of d-block single-atom electrocatalysts based on d–p orbital hybridization for durable aqueous zinc–iodine batteries	114
Interfacial reactions take the lead: elucidating the dominant role of cathode–electrolyte interactions in triggering thermal runaway of high-nickel lithium-ion batteries	113
Scalable deposition and drying methods toward large-area monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells	112
Custom-tailored solvent engineering for efficient wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells with a wide processing window and low V_OC losses	112
Large-pore mesoporous covalent organic frameworks as fast ion sieves via kinetics-mediated micelle assembly for aqueous batteries	112
An asymmetric RE–O–Ru unit with bridged oxygen vacancies accelerates deprotonation during acidic water oxidation	112
Mechanics and electrochemistry in nature-inspired functional batteries: fundamentals, configurations and devices	111
Dual thermal-stimulated self-adhesive mixed-phase interface to enable ultra-long cycle life of solid-state sodium metal batteries	111
Highly selective catalytic oxidation of methane to methanol using Cu–Pd/anatase	111
Cover matters: enhanced performance of a multistage solar evaporator with tuned optical and thermal cover properties	111
Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment for catalytic fast pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste	111
Ultrafast synthesis of an efficient urea oxidation electrocatalyst for urea-assisted fast-charging Zn–air batteries and water splitting	111
Tuning sorbent properties to reduce the cost of direct air capture	110
Engineering hosts for Zn anodes in aqueous Zn-ion batteries	110
Enhancing the reaction kinetics and structural stability of high-voltage LiCoO₂via polyanionic species anchoring	110
Thermoresponsive solid electrolyte interphase enables safe lithium–sulfur batteries with high energy density	110
Regulating interfacial kinetics boosts the durable A h-level zinc-ion batteries	110
Electrochemical processing in molten salts – a nuclear perspective	110
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Transition metal coordination to degradation products in battery electrolytes revealed by NMR and EPR spectroscopy	109
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Hydrogen oxidation electrocatalysts for anion-exchange membrane fuel cells: activity descriptors, stability regulation, and perspectives	107
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Improving transparency in peer review at Energy & Environmental Science	107
Fewer temperature ties: scalable integration and broad selection of phase change materials for both heating and cooling	107
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Pre-zeolite framework super-MIEC anodes for high-rate lithium-ion batteries	107
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Balancing polysulfide containment and energy loss in lithium–sulfur batteries	106
Achieving stable lithium metal anodes via the synergy of electrostatic shielding and the high Li⁺ flux inorganic interphase	106
Flooding revisited: electrolyte management ensures robust electrochemical CO₂ reduction	106
Optimization of a combined power plant CO₂ capture and direct air capture concept for flexible power plant operation	106
Membrane electrode assembly design for lithium-mediated electrochemical nitrogen reduction	106
A comparative study of biogas and biomethane with natural gas and hydrogen alternatives	105
Green-antisolvent-regulated distribution of p-type self-doping enables tin perovskite solar cells with an efficiency of over 14%	105
Dynamic disulfide bond networks enable self-healable and mechanically resilient intrinsically stretchable organic solar cells	105
High efficiency of solution-processed inverted organic solar cells enabled by an aluminum oxide conjunction structure	104
Organic emitters with near-unity photoluminescence to reinforce buried interface of perovskite solar cells and modules	104
Shamrock-shaped non-fullerene acceptors enable high-efficiency and high-voltage organic photovoltaics	104
Recent progress in monolithic two-terminal perovskite-based triple-junction solar cells	104
Highly efficient photocatalytic H₂O₂production in microdroplets: accelerated charge separation and transfer at interfaces	104
Revealing the electrochemical-autocatalytic coupling mechanism of Cu-based catalysts for high-potential formaldehyde oxidation	103
New insights into aliovalent substituted halide solid electrolytes for cobalt-free all-solid state batteries	103
A rooted interphase on sodium via in situ pre-implantation of fluorine atoms for high-performance sodium metal batteries	103
Elimination of charge accumulation by a self-assembled cocrystal interlayer for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells	103
Enhanced interface regulation via π-conjugated heterojunctions for high-efficiency inverted perovskite solar cells	103
A high-efficiency and stable organic solar cell with balanced crystallization kinetics	103
From lithium to emerging mono- and multivalent-cation-based rechargeable batteries: non-aqueous organic electrolyte and interphase perspectives	102
Brownian motor inspired monodirectional continuous spinning triboelectric nanogenerators for extracting energy from irregular gentle water waves	102
Importance of hydrogen oxidation reaction current in quantifying hydrogen crossover in PEM water electrolyzers at high differential pressure	102
Targeted design strategies for a highly activated carbon cloth cathode/anode to construct flexible and cuttable sodium Ion capacitors with an all-woven-structure	102
Sustainable protection of natural liquid enables ultra-stable inverted perovskite solar cells via allylic disulfide rearrangement	102
Proton reservoirs in polymer photocatalysts for superior H₂O₂ photosynthesis	102
Customization nanoscale interfacial solvation structure for low-temperature lithium metal batteries	102
Inert is not inactive: origin of carbon dioxide electroreduction activity over a carbon current collector-based electrode	101
A stable 15-Ah anode-free Li pouch cell enabled by the electron resonance effect	100
Stretching the future: strategies and emerging trends in stretchable organic photovoltaic materials	100
Halogen anion pre-homogenization of sequentially deposited wide bandgap perovskites for commercial textured perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells	100
Some basics and details for better dual-ion batteries	100
Internal and external cultivation: unleashing the potential of photogenerated carrier dynamics behaviors to boost photocatalytic CO₂ hydrogenation	100
Optimizing electronic synergy of atomically dispersed dual-metal Ni–N₄ and Fe–N₄ sites with adjacent Fe nanoclusters for high-efficiency oxygen electrocatalysis	99
A pH-dependent microkinetic modeling guided synthesis of porous dual-atom catalysts for efficient oxygen reduction in Zn–air batteries	99
Superthermal solar interfacial evaporation is not due to reduced latent heat of water	99
Reconfiguring Zn deposition dynamics via an epitaxial Zn²⁺ pathway in profiled viscose rayon for long-cyclability zinc-ion batteries	99
Overcharge protection in aqueous zinc-ion batteries via self-sacrificial additives	99
Scalable copper current collectors with precisely engineered lithiophilic alloy “skins” for durable lithium-metal batteries	99
Electrostatic interaction bridges the charge transport kinetics and high-temperature capacitive energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics	99
Atomistic observation and transient reordering of antisite Li/Fe defects toward sustainable LiFePO₄	99
Reducing energy loss by developing luminescent triphenylamine functionalized electron acceptor for high performance organic solar cells	98