OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Energy & Environmental Science is 42. 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 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)

Article	Citations
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CO₂ capture by pumping surface acidity to the deep ocean	565
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Contents list	443
Advanced carbon-based rear electrodes for low-cost and efficient perovskite solar cells	419
A hindered-urea vitrimer: recyclable for circular use and upcyclable for rechargeable batteries	382
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Synthesis of stretchable triboelectric material with strain-compensating ability using gradient interpenetrating polymer networks	300
Elucidating the chirality transfer mechanisms during enantioselective synthesis for the spin-controlled oxygen evolution reaction	295
Demonstration of 10+ hour energy storage with ϕ1′′ laboratory size solid oxide iron–air batteries	289
A novel high-performance all-liquid formic acid redox fuel cell: simultaneously generating electricity and restoring the capacity of flow batteries	283
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Degradation path prediction of lithium-ion batteries under dynamic operating sequences	271
“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	259
Deciphering electrochemical interactions in metal–polymer catalysts for CO₂ reduction	254
Identification of non-traditional coordination environments for iron ions in nickel hydroxide lattices	250
Constructing orderly crystal orientation with a bidirectional coordinator for high efficiency and stable perovskite solar cells	246
Inconsistency between superstructure stability and long-term cyclability of oxygen redox in Na layered oxides	245
Renovating the surface matrix of FAPbl₃ perovskite quantum dots via phase-transfer catalysis for 16.29% efficiency solar cells	230
Quantifying interfacial energetics of 2D semiconductor electrodes using in situ spectroelectrochemistry and many-body theory	227
Prolonging the cycling lifetime of lithium metal batteries with a monolithic and inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interphase	225
A roadmap for achieving scalable, safe, and low-cost direct air carbon capture and storage	222

Constructing a highly efficient “solid–polymer–solid” elastic ion transport network in cathodes activates the room temperature performance of all-solid-state lithium batteries	217
Selective CO₂ electroreduction to multicarbon products exceeding 2 A cm⁻² in strong acids via a hollow-fiber Cu penetration electrode	213
Evaluating the techno-economic potential of defossilized air-to-syngas pathways	213
3D printed triply periodic minimal surfaces as advanced structured packings for solvent-based CO₂ capture	205
Sequential separation-driven solar methane reforming for H₂ derivation under mild conditions	202
The evolution of photocatalytic H₂O₂ generation: from pure water to natural systems and beyond	201
Enhanced polysulfide trapping in Li–S batteries by dipole alignment in ferroelectric BaTiO₃	201
High-efficiency cathode potassium compensation and interfacial stability improvement enabled by dipotassium squarate for potassium-ion batteries	200
Regulating the *OCCHO intermediate pathway towards highly selective photocatalytic CO₂ reduction to CH₃CHO over locally crystallized carbon nitride	199
Hydroxylated organic semiconductors for efficient photovoltaics and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	198
Low Pt loading with lattice strain for direct ethylene glycol fuel cells	196
An integrated Janus hydrogel with different hydrophilicities and gradient pore structures for high-performance zinc-ion batteries	194
Effects of cation superstructure ordering on oxygen redox stability in O2-type lithium-rich layered oxides	192
Electrophilic molecule-induced π–π interactions reduce energy disorder of the hole transport layer for highly efficient perovskite solar modules	191
Recent progress on metal–organic framework/polymer composite electrolytes for solid-state lithium metal batteries: ion transport regulation and interface engineering	189
Towards 26% efficiency in inverted perovskite solar cells via interfacial flipped band bending and suppressed deep-level traps	187
Thermodynamically controlled chemical regeneration of spent battery cathodes using recyclable electron donors under ambient conditions	187
The growing metaverse sector can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 Gt CO₂e in the united states by 2050	184
Combined intercalation and space-charge mechanism enabled high-capacity, ultrafast and long-lifespan sodium-ion storage for chalcogenide anodes	184
Singlet oxygen is not the main source of electrolyte degradation in lithium–oxygen batteries	183
Binder design strategies for cathode materials in advanced secondary batteries	182
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Organic photo-battery with high operating voltage using a multi-junction organic solar cell and an organic redox-polymer-based battery	177
Correction: High-efficiency, anode-free lithium–metal batteries with a close-packed homogeneous lithium morphology	176
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Efficient rigid and flexible perovskite solar cells using strongly adsorbed molecules for lattice repair and grain boundary mitigation	170
A defect-rich carbon induced built-in interfacial electric field accelerating ion-conduction towards superior-stable solid-state batteries	170
Combining component screening, machine learning and molecular engineering for the design of high-performance inverted perovskite solar cells	169
Tailoring the surface cation configuration of Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites for controllable water oxidation performance	168
Mesoscale polymer regulation for fast-charging solid-state lithium metal batteries	168
Direct conversion of thermal energy to stored electrochemical energy via a self-charging pyroelectrochemical cell	164
Modular perovskite-BiVO₄ artificial leaves towards syngas synthesis on a m² scale	164
Negatively charged platinum nanoparticles on dititanium oxide electride for ultra-durable electrocatalytic oxygen reduction	163
A structurally simple linear conjugated polymer toward practical application of organic solar cells	162
Engineering Ir-based catalysts for high current density applications in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers	162
Manipulating the D:A interfacial energetics and intermolecular packing for 19.2% efficiency organic photovoltaics	161
Hydrogen bond-mediated pseudo-halide complexation for stable and efficient perovskite precursors and solar cells	161
Unravelling the potential of sustainable aviation fuels to decarbonise the aviation sector	160
Additive engineering with 2,8-dibromo-dibenzothiophene-S,S-dioxide enabled tin-based perovskite solar cells with 14.98% power conversion efficiency	156
A high-rate and high-efficiency molten-salt sodium–oxygen battery	155
A constant current triboelectric nanogenerator achieved by hysteretic and ordered charge migration in dielectric polymers	155
Kinetic pathways of fast lithium transport in solid electrolyte interphases with discrete inorganic components	155
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Correction: Optimizing accuracy and efficacy in data-driven materials discovery for the solar production of hydrogen	151
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Quantitative relationships between film morphology, charge carrier dynamics, and photovoltaic performance in bulk-heterojunction binary vs. ternary acceptor blends	149
Correction: A relaxor ferroelectric polymer with an ultrahigh dielectric constant largely promotes the dissociation of lithium salts to achieve high ionic conductivity	148
Inside back cover	148
N-dopants optimize the utilization of spontaneously formed photocharges in organic solar cells	147
Managing the two mode outputs of triboelectric nanogenerators to reach a pulsed peak power density of 31 MW m⁻²	146
Redox mediator-modified self-assembled monolayer stabilizes a buried interface in efficient inverted perovskite solar cells	145
Halozincate ionic liquid electrolyte enabled high-temperature dendrite-free Zn metal batteries	145
Accelerating interfacial desolvation kinetics using NaF-rich composite sodium for high-performance all-climate sodium–metal batteries	145
A mechanistic study of the dopant-induced breakdown in halide perovskites using solid state energy storage devices	143
Inorganic CsPbI₂Br halide perovskites: from fundamentals to solar cell optimizations	141
Dipole–dipole interactions for inhibiting solvent co-intercalation into a graphite anode to extend the horizon of electrolyte design	141
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	141
Role of biofuels, electro-fuels, and blue fuels for shipping: environmental and economic life cycle considerations	139
Design and synthesis of triboelectric polymers for high performance triboelectric nanogenerators	136
Interphase control for high performance lithium metal batteries using ether aided ionic liquid electrolyte	136
Highly efficient tandem luminescent solar concentrators based on eco-friendly copper iodide based hybrid nanoparticles and carbon dots	136
Omnidirectional diffusion of organic amine salts assisted by ordered arrays in porous lead iodide for two-step deposited large-area perovskite solar cells	135
An all-in-one free-standing single-ion conducting semi-solid polymer electrolyte for high-performance practical Li metal batteries	134
A floatable photocatalyst to synergistically promote CO₂ reduction and water oxidation by creating oriented charge separation across a tri-phase interface	134
Electrochemistry and energy conversion features of protonic ceramic cells with mixed ionic-electronic electrolytes	131
Tailoring acidic microenvironments for carbon-efficient CO₂electrolysis over a Ni–N–C catalyst in a membrane electrode assembly electrolyzer	131
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%	130
Does trapped O₂ form in the bulk of LiNiO₂ during charging?	129
Molten salt electrolytes for electrochemical capacitors with energy densities exceeding 50 W h kg⁻¹	128
Droplet energy harvesting panel	127
An integrated self-healing anode assembled via dynamic encapsulation of liquid metal with a 3D Ti₃C₂T_x network for enhanced lithium storage	127
All-polymer solar cells with 19% efficiency via introducing pincer-shaped non-covalent bond interactions	126
Perspectives for sustainability analysis of scalable perovskite photovoltaics	126
Understanding and suppressing non-radiative losses in methylammonium-free wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells	125
Distinct thermal runaway mechanisms of sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries	125
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	124
Concurrent energy storage and decarbonization by metal-CO2 batteries: aqueous or non-aqueous?	123
In situ polymerization of solid-state polymer electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: a review	122
Stretchable thermogalvanic hydrogel thermocell with record-high specific output power density enabled by ion-induced crystallization	121
An all-electrochem-active silicon anode enabled by spontaneous Li–Si alloying for ultra-high performance solid-state batteries	121
Aramid dielectric co-polymer: from molecular engineering to roll-to-roll scalability for high-temperature capacitive energy storage	121
Decoupling light- and oxygen-induced degradation mechanisms of Sn–Pb perovskites in all perovskite tandem solar cells	120
Ultra-large dipole moment organic cations derived 3D/2D p–n heterojunction for high-efficiency carbon-based perovskite solar cells	120
On the Interface Electron Transport Problem of Highly Active IrOx Catalysts	119
A robust starch–polyacrylamide hydrogel with scavenging energy harvesting capacity for efficient solar thermoelectricity–freshwater cogeneration	118
Trimming defective perovskite layer surfaces for high-performance solar cells	118
Highly efficient sustainable strategies toward carbon-neutral energy production	117
Integrating sulfur-doped atomically dispersed FeN_x sites with small-sized Fe₃C nanoparticles for PEMFCs and beyond	117
Lithium-ion battery cell formation: status and future directions towards a knowledge-based process design	117
Direct air capture: process technology, techno-economic and socio-political challenges	116
First-row transition metal-based materials derived from bimetallic metal–organic frameworks as highly efficient electrocatalysts for electrochemical water splitting	116
Toward practical lithium-ion battery recycling: adding value, tackling circularity and recycling-oriented design	116
Towards standardized grid emission factors: methodological insights and best practices	116
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Self-assembled multilayers direct a buffer interphase for long-life aqueous zinc-ion batteries	115
Correction: Bridging capital discipline and energy scenarios	115
Hydrogen liquefaction: a review of the fundamental physics, engineering practice and future opportunities	115
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Incorporating a lithium-deficient layer and interfacial-confined catalysis enables the reversible redox of surface oxygen species in lithium-rich manganese-based oxides	114
Synergistic enhancement of charge extraction and heat dissipation in inverted perovskite solar cells via n-doped top interlayers	114
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Cover matters: enhanced performance of a multistage solar evaporator with tuned optical and thermal cover properties	114
Molecular design of high-performance wide-bandgap acceptor enables versatile organic photovoltaic applications	114
Recent progress in underground hydrogen storage	113
High-efficiency organic solar cells from low-cost pentacyclic fused-ring electron acceptors via crystal engineering	113
Combined, time-resolved, in situ neutron reflectometry and X-ray diffraction analysis of dynamic SEI formation during electrochemical N₂ reduction	112
High-performance see-through power windows	112
Hole-transporting alternating copolymers for perovskite solar cells: thia[5]helicene comonomer outperforms planar perylothiophene analog	112
Dual thermal-stimulated self-adhesive mixed-phase interface to enable ultra-long cycle life of solid-state sodium metal batteries	112
Carbene-catalyzed synthesis of a fluorophosphate cathode	112
Mimicking ion and water management in poultry breeding for highly reversible zinc ion batteries	112
Introducing atomistic dynamics at van der Waals surfaces for enhancing the thermoelectric performance of layered Bi_0.4Sb_1.6Te₃	112
Defect-enhanced selective ion transport in an ionic nanocomposite for efficient energy harvesting from moisture	111
A cross-linked nanoflower network and Se-doping enabling sulfur-rich SPAN towards lithium–sulfur batteries beyond 600 W h kg⁻¹	111
Triboelectric nanogenerators exhibiting ultrahigh charge density and energy density	111
Local reaction environment for selective electroreduction of carbon monoxide	110
Codesign of an integrated metal–insulator–semiconductor photocathode for photoelectrochemical reduction of CO₂ to ethylene	110
Durable, stretchable and washable inorganic-based woven thermoelectric textiles for power generation and solid-state cooling	109
Morphodynamics of dendrite growth in alumina based all solid-state sodium metal batteries	109
Theoretical calculation-driven rational screening of d-block single-atom electrocatalysts based on d–p orbital hybridization for durable aqueous zinc–iodine batteries	109
Thermoresponsive solid electrolyte interphase enables safe lithium–sulfur batteries with high energy density	109
Atomic Co decorated free-standing graphene electrode assembly for efficient hydrogen peroxide production in acid	108
Regulating interfacial kinetics boosts the durable A h-level zinc-ion batteries	108
Enhancing the reaction kinetics and structural stability of high-voltage LiCoO₂via polyanionic species anchoring	108

Custom-tailored solvent engineering for efficient wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells with a wide processing window and low V_OC losses	108
An asymmetric RE–O–Ru unit with bridged oxygen vacancies accelerates deprotonation during acidic water oxidation	108
Carbon accounting without life cycle analysis	107
Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2022	106
Correction: A robust starch–polyacrylamide hydrogel with scavenging energy harvesting capacity for efficient solar thermoelectricity–freshwater cogeneration	106
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Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2023	104
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Decarbonising electrical grids using photovoltaics with enhanced capacity factors	103
Determining overpotentials for the oxidation of alcohols by molecular electrocatalysts in non-aqueous solvents	103
Engineered biocatalytic architecture for enhanced light utilisation in algal H₂ production	102
Reversibly tuning thermopower enabled by phase-change electrolytes for low-grade heat harvesting	102
Highly selective catalytic oxidation of methane to methanol using Cu–Pd/anatase	102
Coupling of indium clusters with atomic Fe–N₄ on carbon for long-term rechargeable Zn–air batteries	101
An ultra-high output self-managed power system based on a multilayer magnetic suspension hybrid nanogenerator for harvesting water wave energy	101
Intrinsically stretchable, semi-transparent organic photovoltaics with high efficiency and mechanical robustness via a full-solution process	100
Electrochemical processing in molten salts – a nuclear perspective	98
Ordered interface regulation at Zn electrodes induced by trace gum additives for high-performance aqueous batteries	98
Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment for catalytic fast pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste	97
Towards green and efficient chemical looping ammonia synthesis: design principles and advanced redox catalysts	97
Concurrent electrode–electrolyte interfaces engineering via nano-Si₃N₄ additive for high-rate, high-voltage lithium metal batteries	96
A bithiophene imide-based polymer donor for alloy-like ternary organic solar cells with over 20.5% efficiency and enhanced stability	96
[PbX₆]⁴⁻modulation and organic spacer construction for stable perovskite solar cells	95
A nature-inspired solution for water management in flow fields for electrochemical devices	95
An efficient and durable anode for ammonia protonic ceramic fuel cells	95
Alternate heterogeneous superlattice control of lattice strain to stabilize Li-rich cathode	95
Engineering hosts for Zn anodes in aqueous Zn-ion batteries	95
Molecular modulation of nickel–salophen organic frameworks enables the selective photoreduction of CO₂at varying concentrations	94
Analysis of alternative bioenergy with carbon capture strategies: present and future	94
Constructing robust heterointerfaces for carrier viaduct via interfacial molecular bridges enables efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells	93
Mechanics and electrochemistry in nature-inspired functional batteries: fundamentals, configurations and devices	93
Lateral ion migration accelerates degradation in halide perovskite devices	93
Ultrafast synthesis of an efficient urea oxidation electrocatalyst for urea-assisted fast-charging Zn–air batteries and water splitting	92
Tuning sorbent properties to reduce the cost of direct air capture	92
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Screening metal cation additives driven by differential capacitance for Zn batteries	91
Front cover	91
Improving transparency in peer review at Energy & Environmental Science	91
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High efficiency of solution-processed inverted organic solar cells enabled by an aluminum oxide conjunction structure	90
Some basics and details for better dual-ion batteries	90
Superthermal solar interfacial evaporation is not due to reduced latent heat of water	90
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Scalable copper current collectors with precisely engineered lithiophilic alloy “skins” for durable lithium-metal batteries	89
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New insights into aliovalent substituted halide solid electrolytes for cobalt-free all-solid state batteries	89
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	89
Internal and External Cultivation: Unleashing the Potential of Photogenerated Carrier Dynamics Behaviors to Boost Photocatalytic CO2 Hydrogenation	89
Brownian motor inspired monodirectional continuous spinning triboelectric nanogenerators for extracting energy from irregular gentle water waves	88
A universal strategy for defects and interface management enables highly efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells	88
Balancing polysulfide containment and energy loss in lithium–sulfur batteries	87
Importance of hydrogen oxidation reaction current in quantifying hydrogen crossover in PEM water electrolyzers at high differential pressure	87
A high-efficiency and stable organic solar cell with balanced crystallization kinetics	87
Strategies in cell design and operation for the electrosynthesis of ammonia: status and prospects	87
Membrane electrode assembly design for lithium-mediated electrochemical nitrogen reduction	87
Regenerative in situ formed Bi nanoparticles on Bi₂O₂CO₃ nanosheets with Bi-vacancies for efficient and stable photocatalytic CO₂ reduction to format	87
A rooted interphase on sodium via in situ pre-implantation of fluorine atoms for high-performance sodium metal batteries	87
A reversible self-assembled molecular layer for lithium metal batteries with high energy/power densities at ultra-low temperatures	87
Pre-zeolite framework super-MIEC anodes for high-rate lithium-ion batteries	87
Competitive nucleation and growth behavior in Li–Se batteries	87
Highly tailored gap-like structure for excellent thermoelectric performance	86
Electrostatic interaction bridges the charge transport kinetics and high-temperature capacitive energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics	86
Stepwise MXene and MOF conversion assisted ultrathin dual-carbon-protected V₂O₃ nanosheets for ultrafast and durable Zn-ion storage	86
Proton reservoirs in polymer photocatalysts for superior H₂O₂ photosynthesis	86
Atomistic observation and transient reordering of antisite Li/Fe defects toward sustainable LiFePO₄	86
Boosting efficient alkaline fresh water and seawater electrolysis via electrochemical reconstruction	85
A comparative study of biogas and biomethane with natural gas and hydrogen alternatives	85
Ultra-low voltage bipolar hydrogen production from biomass-derived aldehydes and water in membrane-less electrolyzers	85
Highly efficient photocatalytic H₂O₂production in microdroplets: accelerated charge separation and transfer at interfaces	85
Recent progress in monolithic two-terminal perovskite-based triple-junction solar cells	85
Targeted design strategies for a highly activated carbon cloth cathode/anode to construct flexible and cuttable sodium Ion capacitors with an all-woven-structure	84
From lithium to emerging mono- and multivalent-cation-based rechargeable batteries: non-aqueous organic electrolyte and interphase perspectives	84
Optimizing electronic synergy of atomically dispersed dual-metal Ni–N₄ and Fe–N₄ sites with adjacent Fe nanoclusters for high-efficiency oxygen electrocatalysis	84
Intercalation of organics into layered structures enables superior interface compatibility and fast charge diffusion for dendrite-free Zn anodes	84
A carbonization/interfacial assembly-driven electroplating approach for water-splitting textile electrodes with remarkably low overpotentials and high operational stability	84
Laser-assisted high-performance PtRu alloy for pH-universal hydrogen evolution	84
Overcharge protection in aqueous zinc-ion batteries via self-sacrificial additives	83
Achieving stable lithium metal anodes via the synergy of electrostatic shielding and the high Li⁺ flux inorganic interphase	83
Organic emitters with near-unity photoluminescence to reinforce buried interface of perovskite solar cells and modules	82
Reconfiguring Zn Deposition Dynamics via Epitaxial Zn2+ Pathway in Profiled Viscose Rayon for Long-Cyclability Zinc-Ion Batteries	82
Green-antisolvent-regulated distribution of p-type self-doping enables tin perovskite solar cells with an efficiency of over 14%	82
Inert is not inactive: origin of carbon dioxide electroreduction activity over a carbon current collector-based electrode	82
A pH-dependent microkinetic modeling guided synthesis of porous dual-atom catalysts for efficient oxygen reduction in Zn–air batteries	82
Cascaded energy landscape as a key driver for slow yet efficient charge separation with small energy offset in organic solar cells	82
Hydrogen oxidation electrocatalysts for anion-exchange membrane fuel cells: activity descriptors, stability regulation, and perspectives	82
Covalent triazine frameworks for advanced energy storage: challenges and new opportunities	82
Shamrock-shaped non-fullerene acceptors enable high-efficiency and high-voltage organic photovoltaics	81
A durable half-metallic diatomic catalyst for efficient oxygen reduction	81
Face-on oriented self-assembled molecules with enhanced π–π stacking for highly efficient inverted perovskite solar cells on rough FTO substrates	81
Elimination of charge accumulation by a self-assembled cocrystal interlayer for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells	81
Optimization of a combined power plant CO₂ capture and direct air capture concept for flexible power plant operation	81
Sustainable protection of natural liquid enables ultra-stable inverted perovskite solar cells via allylic disulfide rearrangement	81
Fewer temperature ties: scalable integration and broad selection of phase change materials for both heating and cooling	81