Nature Energy

Papers
(The TQCC of Nature Energy is 46. 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 2020-07-01 to 2024-07-01.)
ArticleCitations
Non-fullerene acceptors with branched side chains and improved molecular packing to exceed 18% efficiency in organic solar cells1445
Current status and future directions of multivalent metal-ion batteries907
Boron-doped nitrogen-deficient carbon nitride-based Z-scheme heterostructures for photocatalytic overall water splitting855
Electrochemical reduction of nitrate to ammonia via direct eight-electron transfer using a copper–molecular solid catalyst838
Realizing high zinc reversibility in rechargeable batteries725
Post-lithium-ion battery cell production and its compatibility with lithium-ion cell production infrastructure707
Structural transformation of highly active metal–organic framework electrocatalysts during the oxygen evolution reaction696
New roads and challenges for fuel cells in heavy-duty transportation548
All-perovskite tandem solar cells with 24.2% certified efficiency and area over 1 cm2 using surface-anchoring zwitterionic antioxidant536
The role of adsorbed hydroxide in hydrogen evolution reaction kinetics on modified platinum456
Highly selective electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to ethanol by metallic clusters dynamically formed from atomically dispersed copper443
Tailoring electrolyte solvation for Li metal batteries cycled at ultra-low temperature434
Formulating energy density for designing practical lithium–sulfur batteries427
Rational solvent molecule tuning for high-performance lithium metal battery electrolytes411
Molecular engineering of dispersed nickel phthalocyanines on carbon nanotubes for selective CO2 reduction397
Intact 2D/3D halide junction perovskite solar cells via solid-phase in-plane growth394
Ultra-high-voltage Ni-rich layered cathodes in practical Li metal batteries enabled by a sulfonamide-based electrolyte373
Two-dimensional Ruddlesden–Popper layered perovskite solar cells based on phase-pure thin films370
Processing thin but robust electrolytes for solid-state batteries367
Hydrothermal deposition of antimony selenosulfide thin films enables solar cells with 10% efficiency357
Nickel ferrocyanide as a high-performance urea oxidation electrocatalyst353
Challenges in speeding up solid-state battery development346
Diagnosing and correcting anode-free cell failure via electrolyte and morphological analysis332
Atomically dispersed iron sites with a nitrogen–carbon coating as highly active and durable oxygen reduction catalysts for fuel cells328
Balancing interfacial reactions to achieve long cycle life in high-energy lithium metal batteries323
Rejuvenating dead lithium supply in lithium metal anodes by iodine redox319
Heuristic solution for achieving long-term cycle stability for Ni-rich layered cathodes at full depth of discharge310
High areal capacity, long cycle life 4 V ceramic all-solid-state Li-ion batteries enabled by chloride solid electrolytes307
Pt/Fe2O3 with Pt–Fe pair sites as a catalyst for oxygen reduction with ultralow Pt loading306
First-cycle voltage hysteresis in Li-rich 3d cathodes associated with molecular O2 trapped in the bulk306
Reactive boride infusion stabilizes Ni-rich cathodes for lithium-ion batteries306
Bridging the gap between highly active oxygen reduction reaction catalysts and effective catalyst layers for proton exchange membrane fuel cells295
A holistic approach to interface stabilization for efficient perovskite solar modules with over 2,000-hour operational stability294
Gas diffusion electrodes, reactor designs and key metrics of low-temperature CO2 electrolysers294
Understanding Co roles towards developing Co-free Ni-rich cathodes for rechargeable batteries286
Thermally modulated lithium iron phosphate batteries for mass-market electric vehicles275
Moving beyond 99.9% Coulombic efficiency for lithium anodes in liquid electrolytes272
Life-cycle assessment of an industrial direct air capture process based on temperature–vacuum swing adsorption270
The design space for long-duration energy storage in decarbonized power systems266
A unified description of non-radiative voltage losses in organic solar cells264
A guest-assisted molecular-organization approach for >17% efficiency organic solar cells using environmentally friendly solvents261
High-performing commercial Fe–N–C cathode electrocatalyst for anion-exchange membrane fuel cells260
Design rules for high-efficiency both-sides-contacted silicon solar cells with balanced charge carrier transport and recombination losses258
Pressure-tailored lithium deposition and dissolution in lithium metal batteries245
Greenhouse-inspired supra-photothermal CO2 catalysis244
Defect compensation in formamidinium–caesium perovskites for highly efficient solar mini-modules with improved photostability242
Assessment methods and performance metrics for redox flow batteries240
Designing anion exchange membranes for CO2 electrolysers238
Free-standing ultrathin lithium metal–graphene oxide host foils with controllable thickness for lithium batteries229
High-power Mg batteries enabled by heterogeneous enolization redox chemistry and weakly coordinating electrolytes228
Impact of declining renewable energy costs on electrification in low-emission scenarios224
The role of exciton lifetime for charge generation in organic solar cells at negligible energy-level offsets223
Tailored catalyst microenvironments for CO2 electroreduction to multicarbon products on copper using bilayer ionomer coatings221
Research and development priorities for silicon photovoltaic module recycling to support a circular economy207
Flexible all-perovskite tandem solar cells approaching 25% efficiency with molecule-bridged hole-selective contact206
Impacts of climate change on energy systems in global and regional scenarios204
Simplified interconnection structure based on C60/SnO2-x for all-perovskite tandem solar cells201
A high-energy-density and long-life initial-anode-free lithium battery enabled by a Li2O sacrificial agent201
Generation of long-lived charges in organic semiconductor heterojunction nanoparticles for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution200
Expert elicitation survey predicts 37% to 49% declines in wind energy costs by 2050196
Operando cathode activation with alkali metal cations for high current density operation of water-fed zero-gap carbon dioxide electrolysers194
Evolution of defects during the degradation of metal halide perovskite solar cells under reverse bias and illumination191
Ultralight and fire-extinguishing current collectors for high-energy and high-safety lithium-ion batteries191
Interplay between temperature and bandgap energies on the outdoor performance of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells190
The role of O2 in O-redox cathodes for Li-ion batteries190
National growth dynamics of wind and solar power compared to the growth required for global climate targets189
Progress and prospects for ultrathin solar cells188
An alcohol-dispersed conducting polymer complex for fully printable organic solar cells with improved stability187
Lithiated metallic molybdenum disulfide nanosheets for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries186
Regulating electrodeposition morphology in high-capacity aluminium and zinc battery anodes using interfacial metal–substrate bonding186
Low-solvation electrolytes for high-voltage sodium-ion batteries184
Size effects and active state formation of cobalt oxide nanoparticles during the oxygen evolution reaction181
Low-bandgap mixed tin–lead iodide perovskites with reduced methylammonium for simultaneous enhancement of solar cell efficiency and stability181
Additive engineering for robust interphases to stabilize high-Ni layered structures at ultra-high voltage of 4.8 V178
Interfacial engineering to achieve an energy density of over 200 Wh kg−1 in sodium batteries177
Stabilization of formamidinium lead triiodide α-phase with isopropylammonium chloride for perovskite solar cells177
Efficient bifacial monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells via bandgap engineering177
Ampere-hour-scale zinc–air pouch cells176
Double-atom catalysts as a molecular platform for heterogeneous oxygen evolution electrocatalysis175
Suppressed recombination loss in organic photovoltaics adopting a planar–mixed heterojunction architecture169
Organic solar cells using oligomer acceptors for improved stability and efficiency168
The critical role of composition-dependent intragrain planar defects in the performance of MA1–xFAxPbI3 perovskite solar cells167
Fuel cells with an operational range of –20 °C to 200 °C enabled by phosphoric acid-doped intrinsically ultramicroporous membranes166
Monolithic perovskite/organic tandem solar cells with 23.6% efficiency enabled by reduced voltage losses and optimized interconnecting layer165
Molecularly engineered photocatalyst sheet for scalable solar formate production from carbon dioxide and water165
Operando decoding of chemical and thermal events in commercial Na(Li)-ion cells via optical sensors165
An open-access database and analysis tool for perovskite solar cells based on the FAIR data principles160
Calendar aging of silicon-containing batteries160
Continuous transition from double-layer to Faradaic charge storage in confined electrolytes159
Homogeneous and mechanically stable solid–electrolyte interphase enabled by trioxane-modulated electrolytes for lithium metal batteries156
Strategies to improve light utilization in solar fuel synthesis155
It’s time to focus on organic solar cell stability151
Probabilistic feasibility space of scaling up green hydrogen supply151
Five thermal energy grand challenges for decarbonization149
Aqueous electrolyte design for super-stable 2.5 V LiMn2O4 || Li4Ti5O12 pouch cells147
Carrier control in Sn–Pb perovskites via 2D cation engineering for all-perovskite tandem solar cells with improved efficiency and stability146
Corrosion of lithium metal anodes during calendar ageing and its microscopic origins146
Silicon heterojunction solar cells with up to 26.81% efficiency achieved by electrically optimized nanocrystalline-silicon hole contact layers146
Electrochemical upgrade of CO2 from amine capture solution144
H2O2 generation from O2 and H2O on a near-infrared absorbing porphyrin supramolecular photocatalyst141
Introducing high-valence elements into cobalt-free layered cathodes for practical lithium-ion batteries140
A bilayer conducting polymer structure for planar perovskite solar cells with over 1,400 hours operational stability at elevated temperatures140
Practical assessment of the performance of aluminium battery technologies140
A systematic review of the costs and impacts of integrating variable renewables into power grids137
Elemental de-mixing-induced epitaxial kesterite/CdS interface enabling 13%-efficiency kesterite solar cells134
Trapping lead in perovskite solar modules with abundant and low-cost cation-exchange resins134
Silicon anodes134
The role of high-socioeconomic-status people in locking in or rapidly reducing energy-driven greenhouse gas emissions133
Subnano-sized silicon anode via crystal growth inhibition mechanism and its application in a prototype battery pack130
Electrochemical synthesis of continuous metal–organic framework membranes for separation of hydrocarbons130
Efficient electrosynthesis of n-propanol from carbon monoxide using a Ag–Ru–Cu catalyst129
Offshore wind competitiveness in mature markets without subsidy127
A universal close-space annealing strategy towards high-quality perovskite absorbers enabling efficient all-perovskite tandem solar cells124
Monitoring oxygen production on mass-selected iridium–tantalum oxide electrocatalysts124
Sociodemographic disparities in energy insecurity among low-income households before and during the COVID-19 pandemic123
Improving Pd–N–C fuel cell electrocatalysts through fluorination-driven rearrangements of local coordination environment122
The impact of surface composition on the interfacial energetics and photoelectrochemical properties of BiVO4120
Persistent and partially mobile oxygen vacancies in Li-rich layered oxides117
Burden of the global energy price crisis on households117
Degradation mechanisms of perovskite solar cells under vacuum and one atmosphere of nitrogen116
Modulating crystal growth of formamidinium–caesium perovskites for over 200 cm2 photovoltaic sub-modules116
From laboratory innovations to materials manufacturing for lithium-based batteries116
Ta–TiOx nanoparticles as radical scavengers to improve the durability of Fe–N–C oxygen reduction catalysts115
Advances and challenges in understanding the microscopic structure–property–performance relationship in perovskite solar cells115
Rate capability and Ragone plots for phase change thermal energy storage115
Li-ion battery electrolytes113
Polysulfide-based redox flow batteries with long life and low levelized cost enabled by charge-reinforced ion-selective membranes112
2D/3D heterojunction engineering at the buried interface towards high-performance inverted methylammonium-free perovskite solar cells111
Differences in carbon emissions reduction between countries pursuing renewable electricity versus nuclear power110
Selective CO2 electrocatalysis at the pseudocapacitive nanoparticle/ordered-ligand interlayer110
Reframing incentives for climate policy action110
A cascade electrocaloric cooling device for large temperature lift109
Surface in situ reconstruction of inorganic perovskite films enabling long carrier lifetimes and solar cells with 21% efficiency108
Reversible hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to formic acid using a Mn-pincer complex in the presence of lysine107
Bifunctional ionomers for efficient co-electrolysis of CO2 and pure water towards ethylene production at industrial-scale current densities106
Breaking the hard-to-abate bottleneck in China’s path to carbon neutrality with clean hydrogen105
Urgent need for post-growth climate mitigation scenarios105
Control of the phase evolution of kesterite by tuning of the selenium partial pressure for solar cells with 13.8% certified efficiency104
Understanding environmental trade-offs and resource demand of direct air capture technologies through comparative life-cycle assessment100
Investigation and mitigation of degradation mechanisms in Cu2O photoelectrodes for CO2 reduction to ethylene99
Hydrogen production via microwave-induced water splitting at low temperature96
Electrode potential influences the reversibility of lithium-metal anodes95
Inorganic wide-bandgap perovskite subcells with dipole bridge for all-perovskite tandems93
A silicon carbide-based highly transparent passivating contact for crystalline silicon solar cells approaching efficiencies of 24%92
LiMn2O4 spinel and substituted cathodes91
The expansion of natural gas infrastructure puts energy transitions at risk90
Author Correction: Implications of intercontinental renewable electricity trade for energy systems and emissions90
Polymer inhibitors enable >900 cm2 dynamic windows based on reversible metal electrodeposition with high solar modulation89
Ti1–graphene single-atom material for improved energy level alignment in perovskite solar cells87
Opportunities for moderate-range electric vehicles using sustainable sodium-ion batteries87
Symmetry-breaking design of an organic iron complex catholyte for a long cyclability aqueous organic redox flow battery86
Heteropoly acid negolytes for high-power-density aqueous redox flow batteries at low temperatures86
Integration of two-dimensional materials-based perovskite solar panels into a stand-alone solar farm82
Layered lithium cobalt oxide cathodes82
A combined ionic Lewis acid descriptor and machine-learning approach to prediction of efficient oxygen reduction electrodes for ceramic fuel cells81
Continuous CO2 electrolysis using a CO2 exsolution-induced flow cell81
Transportation emissions scenarios for New York City under different carbon intensities of electricity and electric vehicle adoption rates81
Stalling oxygen evolution in high-voltage cathodes by lanthurization81
Co-deposition of hole-selective contact and absorber for improving the processability of perovskite solar cells80
Semi-solid alkali metal electrodes enabling high critical current densities in solid electrolyte batteries80
Bifunctional hole-shuttle molecule for improved interfacial energy level alignment and defect passivation in perovskite solar cells79
High-speed sequential deposition of photoactive layers for organic solar cell manufacturing78
Ambient-pressure and low-temperature upgrading of lignin bio-oil to hydrocarbons using a hydrogen buffer catalytic system78
The impact of policies and business models on income equity in rooftop solar adoption78
Elastocaloric heat pump with specific cooling power of 20.9 W g–1 exploiting snap-through instability and strain-induced crystallization77
Growing single-crystalline seeds on lithiophobic substrates to enable fast-charging lithium-metal batteries77
Protonated phosphonic acid electrodes for high power heavy-duty vehicle fuel cells76
Charging infrastructure access and operation to reduce the grid impacts of deep electric vehicle adoption76
Li4Ti5O12 spinel anodes76
A multi-country meta-analysis on the role of behavioural change in reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions in residential buildings75
In situ growth of graphene on both sides of a Cu–Ni alloy electrode for perovskite solar cells with improved stability75
Scalable two-terminal all-perovskite tandem solar modules with a 19.1% efficiency75
Magnetic-field-oriented mixed-valence-stabilized ferrocenium anion-exchange membranes for fuel cells75
Layered Li–Ni–Mn–Co oxide cathodes75
Non-topotactic reactions enable high rate capability in Li-rich cathode materials74
Fire-extinguishing, recyclable liquefied gas electrolytes for temperature-resilient lithium-metal batteries73
Internal quantum efficiency higher than 100% achieved by combining doping and quantum effects for photocatalytic overall water splitting72
High power and energy density dynamic phase change materials using pressure-enhanced close contact melting71
Ethanol-based green-solution processing of α-formamidinium lead triiodide perovskite layers71
Reduction of bulk and surface defects in inverted methylammonium- and bromide-free formamidinium perovskite solar cells71
A systemic approach to mapping participation with low-carbon energy transitions70
Heavy-duty truck electrification and the impacts of depot charging on electricity distribution systems70
Toxic potency-adjusted control of air pollution for solid fuel combustion70
Unveiling microscopic carrier loss mechanisms in 12% efficient Cu2ZnSnSe4 solar cells70
Designing an asymmetric ether-like lithium salt to enable fast-cycling high-energy lithium metal batteries69
High-entropy electrolytes for practical lithium metal batteries68
Hard-carbon-stabilized Li–Si anodes for high-performance all-solid-state Li-ion batteries66
Extending energy system modelling to include extreme weather risks and application to hurricane events in Puerto Rico66
Heating up the global heat pump market66
Techno-economic analysis of renewable fuels for ships carrying bulk cargo in Europe65
A global assessment of extreme wind speeds for wind energy applications65
Origin and regulation of oxygen redox instability in high-voltage battery cathodes65
Redox-neutral electrochemical conversion of CO2 to dimethyl carbonate65
A donor–acceptor-type hole-selective contact reducing non-radiative recombination losses in both subcells towards efficient all-perovskite tandems65
Direct seawater electrolysis by adjusting the local reaction environment of a catalyst64
Role of the social factors in success of solar photovoltaic reuse and recycle programmes64
Hydrogel protection strategy to stabilize water-splitting photoelectrodes63
Energy demand reduction options for meeting national zero-emission targets in the United Kingdom63
A machine-learning approach to predicting Africa’s electricity mix based on planned power plants and their chances of success63
Inequitable access to distributed energy resources due to grid infrastructure limits in California63
Stabilization of 3D/2D perovskite heterostructures via inhibition of ion diffusion by cross-linked polymers for solar cells with improved performance62
The cost of debt of renewable and non-renewable energy firms62
Understanding discontinuance among California’s electric vehicle owners62
Assessing the feasibility of carbon dioxide mitigation options in terms of energy usage62
Efficient monolithic all-perovskite tandem solar modules with small cell-to-module derate61
Energy- and carbon-efficient CO2/CO electrolysis to multicarbon products via asymmetric ion migration–adsorption61
Light-induced activation of boron doping in hydrogenated amorphous silicon for over 25% efficiency silicon solar cells58
The interaction of descriptive and injunctive social norms in promoting energy conservation58
Collective wind farm operation based on a predictive model increases utility-scale energy production58
Energy consumption of current and future production of lithium-ion and post lithium-ion battery cells57
Identification of embedded nanotwins at c-Si/a-Si:H interface limiting the performance of high-efficiency silicon heterojunction solar cells57
Linking solar and wind power in eastern Africa with operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam57
Engineering relaxors by entropy for high energy storage performance57
Formation of hierarchically ordered structures in conductive polymers to enhance the performances of lithium-ion batteries56
Critical interphase overpotential as a lithium dendrite-suppression criterion for all-solid-state lithium battery design56
Integration of prosumer peer-to-peer trading decisions into energy community modelling56
A salt-philic, solvent-phobic interfacial coating design for lithium metal electrodes56
Machine learning model to project the impact of COVID-19 on US motor gasoline demand56
Climate mitigation scenarios with persistent COVID-19-related energy demand changes53
Highly transparent silanized cellulose aerogels for boosting energy efficiency of glazing in buildings52
Economic, environmental and grid-resilience benefits of converting diesel trains to battery-electric51
Quantification of reversible and irreversible lithium in practical lithium-metal batteries51
A blockchain consensus mechanism that uses Proof of Solution to optimize energy dispatch and trading50
Grooved electrodes for high-power-density fuel cells49
Fast-charging capability of graphite-based lithium-ion batteries enabled by Li3P-based crystalline solid–electrolyte interphase49
Long-life lithium-ion batteries realized by low-Ni, Co-free cathode chemistry48
Unlocking cell chemistry evolution with operando fibre optic infrared spectroscopy in commercial Na(Li)-ion batteries47
Roll-to-roll prelithiation of lithium-ion battery anodes by transfer printing46
Perovskite phase heterojunction solar cells46
Marking the decarbonization revolutions46
A global analysis of the progress and failure of electric utilities to adapt their portfolios of power-generation assets to the energy transition46
Integration of theory and experiment in the modelling of heterogeneous electrocatalysis46
Fabrication of perovskite solar cells in ambient air by blocking perovskite hydration with guanabenz acetate salt46
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