OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Energy & Environmental Materials is 19. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
High‐Energy Lithium‐Ion Batteries: Recent Progress and a Promising Future in Applications	252
Progresses in Sustainable Recycling Technology of Spent Lithium‐Ion Batteries	188
Electrochemical Water Splitting: Bridging the Gaps Between Fundamental Research and Industrial Applications	179
Recent Advances and Applications Toward Emerging Lithium–Sulfur Batteries: Working Principles and Opportunities	145
Approaching High‐Performance Lithium Storage Materials by Constructing Hierarchical CoNiO₂@CeO₂ Nanosheets	136
Density Functional Theory for Electrocatalysis	133
Rational Design of High‐Performance Bilayer Solar Evaporator by Using Waste Polyester‐Derived Porous Carbon‐Coated Wood	126
Recent Development in Defects Engineered Photocatalysts: An Overview of the Experimental and Theoretical Strategies	114
Electrochemical Kinetic Modulators in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries: From Defect‐Rich Catalysts to Single Atomic Catalysts	111
Designing Advanced Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries: Principles, Strategies, and Perspectives	100
Work Function and Electron Affinity of Semiconductors: Doping Effect and Complication due to Fermi Level Pinning	99
High‐Entropy Spinel Oxide Nanofibers as Catalytic Sulfur Hosts Promise the High Gravimetric and Volumetric Capacities for Lithium–Sulfur Batteries	90
Hierarchical Bimetallic Selenides CoSe₂–MoSe₂/rGO for Sodium/Potassium‐Ion Batteries Anode: Insights into the Intercalation and Conversion Mechanism	87
Polymer‐/Ceramic‐based Dielectric Composites for Energy Storage and Conversion	86
2D/2D Heterostructures: Rational Design for Advanced Batteries and Electrocatalysis	84
Bimetallic Metal‐Organic Framework with High‐Adsorption Capacity toward Lithium Polysulfides for Lithium–sulfur Batteries	75
Development Strategies in Transition Metal Borides for Electrochemical Water Splitting	71
Recent Advances on Challenges and Strategies of Manganese Dioxide Cathodes for Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Batteries	70
Electrospun Nanofibers for New Generation Flexible Energy Storage	67
Understanding Dual‐Polar Group Functionalized COFs for Accelerating Li‐Ion Transport and Dendrite‐Free Deposition in Lithium Metal Anodes	66
Graphite Anode for Potassium Ion Batteries: Current Status and Perspective	65
Optimization Strategies Toward Functional Sodium‐Ion Batteries	64
Green Synthesis of Nitrogen‐to‐Ammonia Fixation: Past, Present, and Future	64
Photo‐assisted Rechargeable Metal Batteries for Energy Conversion and Storage	63
Recent Progress on Electrocatalytic Valorization of Biomass‐Derived Organics	62

Tunable Electronic and Optical Properties of 2D Monoelemental Materials Beyond Graphene for Promising Applications	61
Self‐Floating Efficient Solar Steam Generators Constructed Using Super‐Hydrophilic N,O Dual‐Doped Carbon Foams from Waste Polyester	61
Surface Passivation Toward Efficient and Stable Perovskite Solar Cells	60
Weaker Interactions in Zn²⁺ and Organic Ion‐pre‐intercalated Vanadium Oxide toward Highly Reversible Zinc‐ion Batteries	59
Deciphering the Oxygen Absorption Pre‐edge: A Caveat on its Application for Probing Oxygen Redox Reactions in Batteries	59
Perovskite Oxides in Catalytic Combustion of Volatile Organic Compounds: Recent Advances and Future Prospects	58
Epitaxially Grown Ru Clusters–Nickel Nitride Heterostructure Advances Water Electrolysis Kinetics in Alkaline and Seawater Media	58
Recent Progress and Prospects of Layered Cathode Materials for Potassium‐ion Batteries	56
Air‐Processed Efficient Organic Solar Cells from Aromatic Hydrocarbon Solvent without Solvent Additive or Post‐Treatment: Insights into Solvent Effect on Morphology	56
Enabling Argyrodite Sulfides as Superb Solid‐State Electrolyte with Remarkable Interfacial Stability Against Electrodes	56
Controllable Construction of Bifunctional Co_xP@N,P‐Doped Carbon Electrocatalysts for Rechargeable Zinc–Air Batteries	55
Electrospun Semiconductor‐Based Nano‐Heterostructures for Photocatalytic Energy Conversion and Environmental Remediation: Opportunities and Challenges	55
MXene Quantum Dots/Copper Nanocomposites for Synergistically Enhanced N₂ Electroreduction	53
Boron Nitride Quantum Dots/Ti₃C₂T_x‐MXene Heterostructure For Efficient Electrocatalytic Nitrogen Fixation	53
Recent Advances on Graphene Quantum Dots for Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices	53
Simultaneous Solar‐driven Steam and Electricity Generation by Cost‐effective, Easy Scale‐up MnO₂‐based Flexible Membranes	50
High‐Entropy Alloys to Activate the Sulfur Cathode for Lithium–Sulfur Batteries	49
Directional Oxygen Functionalization by Defect in Different Metamorphic‐Grade Coal‐Derived Carbon Materials for Sodium Storage	49
Multidimensional Hybrid Architecture Encapsulating Cobalt Oxide Nanoparticles into Carbon Nanotube Branched Nitrogen‐Doped Reduced Graphene Oxide Networks for Lithium–Sulfur Batteries	49
Polymer Hydrogel Electrolytes for Flexible and Multifunctional Zinc‐Ion Batteries and Capacitors	49
A High‐performance Lithium Metal Battery with a Multilayer Hybrid Electrolyte	49
Unraveling the Role of Nitrogen‐Doped Carbon Nanowires Incorporated with MnO₂ Nanosheets as High Performance Cathode for Zinc‐Ion Batteries	48
High‐Performance Ionic Thermoelectric Supercapacitor for Integrated Energy Conversion‐Storage	48
Simulation‐Guided Design of Bamboo Leaf‐Derived Carbon‐Based High‐Efficiency Evaporator for Solar‐Driven Interface Water Evaporation	47
Yolk–Shell Cu₂O@CuO‐decorated RGO for High‐Performance Lithium‐Ion Battery Anode	47
Recent Advances on Porous Materials for Synergetic Adsorption and Photocatalysis	46
Tuning Solid Interfaces via Varying Electrolyte Distributions Enables High‐Performance Solid‐State Batteries	45
Defect Engineering of Carbons for Energy Conversion and Storage Applications	45
In situ Observation of Li Deposition‐Induced Cracking in Garnet Solid Electrolytes	45
Cross‐Linked Hollow Graphitic Carbon as Low‐Cost and High‐Performance Anode for Potassium Ion Batteries	44
Biomass Template Derived Boron/Oxygen Co‐Doped Carbon Particles as Advanced Anodes for Potassium‐Ion Batteries	43
Effects of Catalysis and Separator Functionalization on High‐Energy Lithium–Sulfur Batteries: A Complete Review	43
Yolk–Shell P3‐Type K_0.5[Mn_0.85Ni_0.1Co_0.05]O₂: A Low‐Cost Cathode for Potassium‐Ion Batteries	43
Molten Salt‐Shielded Synthesis (MS³) of MXenes in Air	42
All‐Climate Stretchable Dendrite‐Free Zn‐Ion Hybrid Supercapacitors Enabled by Hydrogel Electrolyte Engineering	42
Unveiling the Optimal Interfacial Synergy of Plasma‐Modulated Trimetallic Mn‐Ni‐Co Phosphides: Tailoring Deposition Ratio for Complementary Water Splitting	41
Sub‐nanoscale Engineering of MoO₂ Clusters for Enhanced Sodium Storage	41
MnO Stabilized in Carbon‐Veiled Multivariate Manganese Oxides as High‐Performance Cathode Material for Aqueous Zn‐Ion Batteries	41
Harnessing the Unique Features of 2D Materials toward Dendrite‐free Metal Anodes	39
MXene‐Based Quantum Dots Optimize Hydrogen Production via Spontaneous Evolution of Cl‐ to O‐Terminated Surface Groups	39
Progress in Gel Polymer Electrolytes for Sodium‐Ion Batteries	39
Significantly Improved High‐Temperature Energy Storage Performance of BOPP Films by Coating Nanoscale Inorganic Layer	38
Anode Interfacial Issues in Solid‐State Li Batteries: Mechanistic Understanding and Mitigating Strategies	37
How can the Dual‐atom Catalyst FeCo–NC Surpass Single‐atom Catalysts Fe–NC/Co–NC in CO₂RR? – CO Intermediate Assisted Promotion via a Synergistic Effect	37
Research Progress in Lithium‐Excess Disordered Rock‐Salt Oxides Cathode	37
Light‐Induced Dynamic Stability of Oxygen Vacancies in BiSbO₄ for Efficient Photocatalytic Formaldehyde Degradation	36
Unraveling Shuttle Effect and Suppression Strategy in Lithium/Sulfur Cells by In Situ/Operando X‐ray Absorption Spectroscopic Characterization	36
Recent Progress of Metal Organic Frameworks‐Based Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution, Oxygen Evolution, and Oxygen Reduction Reaction	36
3D Printing of Next‐generation Electrochemical Energy Storage Devices: from Multiscale to Multimaterial	36
Accelerated Discovery of Single‐Atom Catalysts for Nitrogen Fixation via Machine Learning	36

Unveiling the Underlying Mechanism of Transition Metal Atoms Anchored Square Tetracyanoquinodimethane Monolayers as Electrocatalysts for N₂ Fixation	35
Hierarchical Encapsulation and Rich sp² N Assist Sb₂Se₃‐Based Conversion‐Alloying Anode for Long‐Life Sodium‐ and Potassium‐Ion Storage	35
Interface Engineering and Anion Engineering of Mo‐Based Heterogeneous Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction	35
Gas Generation Mechanism in Li‐Metal Batteries	34
Halogen Storage Electrode Materials for Rechargeable Batteries	34
Ni Single Atoms and Ni Phosphate Clusters Synergistically Triggered Surface‐Functionalized MoS₂ Nanosheets for High‐performance Freshwater and Seawater Electrolysis	34
Fullerene‐Intercalated Graphitic Carbon Nitride as a High‐Performance Anode Material for Sodium‐Ion Batteries	33
A Comparative Investigation of Single Crystal and Polycrystalline Ni‐Rich NCMs as Cathodes for Lithium‐Ion Batteries	33
Switching Optimally Balanced Fe–N Interaction Enables Extremely Stable Energy Storage	33
In Situ/Operando (Soft) X‐ray Spectroscopy Study of Beyond Lithium‐ion Batteries	32
Advanced Nonflammable Localized High‐Concentration Electrolyte For High Energy Density Lithium Battery	32
Tailoring the Spatial Distribution and Content of Inorganic Nitrides in Solid–Electrolyte Interphases for the Stable Li Anode in Li–S Batteries	32
Self‐Assembled VS₄ Hierarchitectures with Enhanced Capacity and Stability for Sodium Storage	32
Thermal Runaway of Lithium‐Ion Batteries Employing Flame‐Retardant Fluorinated Electrolytes	31
Metal–Organic Framework‐Based Sulfur‐Loaded Materials	31
Extrusion‐Based 3D‐Printed Supercapacitors: Recent Progress and Challenges	31
Ultrathin Metal Silicate Hydroxide Nanosheets with Moderate Metal–Oxygen Covalency Enables Efficient Oxygen Evolution	31
Sustainable Ammonia Synthesis from Nitrogen and Water by One‐Step Plasma Catalysis	31
Constructing Crystalline g‐C₃N₄/g‐C₃N_4−xS_x Isotype Heterostructure for Efficient Photocatalytic and Piezocatalytic Performances	31
Conducting Polymers Meet Lithium–Sulfur Batteries: Progress, Challenges, and Perspectives	30
Recyclability and Self‐Healing of Dynamic Cross‐Linked Polyimide with Mechanical/Electrical Damage	30
Recent Advances on Polyoxometalate‐Based Ion‐Conducting Electrolytes for Energy‐Related Devices	30
Promising Electrode and Electrolyte Materials for High‐Energy‐Density Thin‐Film Lithium Batteries	30
Ionic Liquid Engineering in Perovskite Photovoltaics	30
Dual‐Functional Organotelluride Additive for Highly Efficient Sulfur Redox Kinetics and Lithium Regulation in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries	29
Promoting Proton Migration Kinetics by Ni²⁺ Regulating Enables Improved Aqueous Zn‐MnO₂ Batteries	29
Recent Progress and Prospects on Dendrite‐free Engineerings for Aqueous Zinc Metal Anodes	29
Self‐Healing All‐in‐One Energy Storage for Flexible Self‐Powering Ammonia Smartsensors	29
Interface and M³⁺/M²⁺ Valence Dual‐Engineering on Nickel Cobalt Sulfoselenide/Black Phosphorus Heterostructure for Efficient Water Splitting Electrocatalysis	29
Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Modified Commercial Paper as a Separator with Enhanced Thermal Stability and Electrolyte Affinity for Lithium‐ion Battery	29
Lithiophilic Cu‐Li₂O matrix on a Cu Collector to Stabilize Lithium Deposition for Lithium Metal Batteries	28
Research Progress and Future Perspectives on Rechargeable Na‐O₂ and Na‐CO₂ Batteries	28
Diffusionless‐Like Transformation Unlocks Pseudocapacitance with Bulk Utilization: Reinventing Fe₂O₃ in Alkaline Electrolyte	28
Optimized CeO₂ Nanowires with Rich Surface Oxygen Vacancies Enable Fast Li‐Ion Conduction in Composite Polymer Electrolytes	28
AC Line Filter Electrochemical Capacitors: Materials, Morphology, and Configuration	28
Supercritical CO₂‐Tailored 2D Oxygen‐doped Amorphous Carbon Nitride for Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity	28
Current Progress and Future Perspectives of Electrolytes for Rechargeable Aluminum‐Ion Batteries	28
Role of Catalytic Materials on Conversion of Sulfur Species for Room Temperature Sodium–Sulfur Battery	27
Boosted Storage Kinetics in Thick Hierarchical Micro–Nano Carbon Architectures for High Areal Capacity Li‐Ion Batteries	27
Energy Storage Mechanism of Vanadium Nitride via Intercalating Different Atomic Radius for Expanding Interplanar Spacing	27
Progress of Pb‐Sn Mixed Perovskites for Photovoltaics: A Review	27
Activating Inert Sites in Cobalt Silicate Hydroxides for Oxygen Evolution through Atomically Doping	26
Bismuth Oxide Selenium/Graphene Oxide Composites: Toward High‐Performance Electrodes for Aqueous Alkaline Battery	26
Double Side Interfacial Optimization for Low‐Temperature Stable CsPbI₂Br Perovskite Solar Cells with High Efficiency Beyond 16%	26
In Situ Directional Polymerization of Poly(1,3‐dioxolane) Solid Electrolyte Induced by Cellulose Paper‐Based Composite Separator for Lithium Metal Batteries	25
Unveiling and Alleviating Chemical “Crosstalk” of Succinonitrile Molecules in Hierarchical Electrolyte for High‐Voltage Solid‐State Lithium Metal Batteries	25
Anti‐Corrosion and Reconstruction of Surface Crystal Plane for Zn Anodes by an Advanced Metal Passivation Technique	25
Nitrogen‐Doped Hierarchical Heterostructured Aerophobic MoS_x/Ni₃S₂ Nanowires by One‐pot Synthesis: System Engineering and Synergistic Effect in Electrocatalysis of Hyd	25
Deep Learning Accelerates the Discovery of Two‐Dimensional Catalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction	25
Amylopectin from Glutinous Rice as a Sustainable Binder for High‐Performance Silicon Anodes	25
Three‐Dimensional N‐Doped Carbon Nanotube/Graphene Composite Aerogel Anode to Develop High‐Power Microbial Fuel Cell	25
Boosting High‐Voltage and Ultralong‐Cycling Performance of Single‐Crystal LiNi_0.5Co_0.2Mn_0.3O₂ Cathode Materials via Three‐in‐One Modification	25
Activation of Transition Metal (Fe, Co and Ni)‐Oxide Nanoclusters by Nitrogen Defects in Carbon Nanotube for Selective CO₂ Reduction Reaction	25
Atomic Layer Coated Al₂O₃ on Nitrogen Doped Vertical Graphene Nanosheets for High Performance Sodium Ion Batteries	24
Interface‐Structure‐Modulated CuF₂/CF_x Composites for High‐Performance Lithium Primary Batteries	24
A CuO/TiO₂ Heterojunction Based CO Sensor with High Response and Selectivity	24
High‐Concentration Electrosynthesis of Formic Acid/Formate from CO₂: Reactor and Electrode Design Strategies	24
Highly Efficient Photothermocatalytic CO₂ Reduction in Ni/Mg‐Doped Al₂O₃ with High Fuel Production Rate, Large Light‐to‐Fuel Efficiency, and Good Durability	24
A Review of Metal–Organic Framework‐Based Compounds for Environmental Applications	23
Molecular Understanding of Charge Storage in MoS₂ Supercapacitors with Ionic Liquids	23
Free‐Standing α‐MoO₃/Ti₃C₂ MXene Hybrid Electrode in Water‐in‐Salt Electrolytes	23
Amorphous Electrode: From Synthesis to Electrochemical Energy Storage	23
Electrode/Electrolyte Interfacial Chemistry Modulated by Chelating Effect for High‐Performance Zinc Anode	23
Processable Potassium Metal Anode for Stable Batteries	23
Targeted Deposition in a Lithiophilic Silver‐Modified 3D Cu Host for Lithium‐Metal Anodes	22
Electrostatic Self‐Assembly of Ti₃C₂T_x MXene/Cellulose Nanofiber Composite Films for Wearable Supercapacitor and Joule Heater	22
Building the Stable Oxygen Framework in High‐Ni Layered Oxide Cathode for High‐Energy‐Density Li‐Ion Batteries	22
Perspectives in Electrochemical in situ Structural Reconstruction of Cathode Materials for Multivalent‐ion Storage	22
Effects of Heat Treatment and Additive LiF on the Properties of Solid‐State Electrolyte of Li_1.5Al_0.5Ge_1.5(PO₄)₃	22
Solvation Structure and Dynamics of Mg(TFSI)₂ Aqueous Electrolyte	22
ZIF‐Mediated Anchoring of Co species on N‐doped Carbon Nanorods as an Efficient Cathode Catalyst for Zn‐Air Batteries	22
A Biomass‐Based Hydrogel Evaporator Modified Through Dynamic Regulation of Water Molecules: Highly Efficient and Cost‐Effective	22
Recent Research Progress of Paper‐Based Supercapacitors Based on Cellulose	22
Emerging Carbonyl Polymers as Sustainable Electrode Materials for Lithium‐Free Metal‐Ion Batteries	22
Designing g‐C₃N₄/N‐Rich Carbon Fiber Composites for High‐Performance Potassium‐Ion Hybrid Capacitors	22
Nanowires: Synthesis and Energy/Environmental Applications	22
Trace Cobalt Doping and Defect Engineering of High Surface Area α‐Ni(OH)₂ for Electrocatalytic Urea Oxidation	22
Heterostructured Mn₃O₄‐MnS Multi‐Shelled Hollow Spheres for Enhanced Polysulfide Regulation in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries	22
Electronic Coupling of Single Atom and FePS₃ Boosts Water Electrolysis	21
Designing Advanced Liquid Electrolytes for Alkali Metal Batteries: Principles, Progress, and Perspectives	21

Nitrile Electrolyte Strategy for 4.9 V‐Class Lithium‐Metal Batteries Operating in Flame	21
Significant performance enhancement of all‐inorganic CsPbBr₃ perovskite solar cells enabled by Nb‐doped SnO₂ as effective electron transport layer	21
Coupling Ternary Selenide SnSb₂Se₄ with Graphene Nanosheets for High‐Performance Potassium‐Ion Batteries	21
Isolated Co Atoms Anchored on Defective Nitrogen‐doped Carbon Graphene as Efficient Oxygen Reduction Reaction Electrocatalysts	21
New Insight on Graphite Anode Degradation Induced by Li‐Plating	21
Manipulating Horizontal Zn Deposition with Graphene Interpenetrated Zn Hybrid Foils for Dendrite‐Free Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries	21
Recent Advances on the Development of Functional Materials in Microbial Fuel Cells: From Fundamentals to Challenges and Outlooks	21
The Puzzles in Fast Charging of Li‐Ion Batteries	21
Two‐dimensional Boron Nitride for Electronics and Energy Applications	20
3D Foam‐Based MXene Architectures: Structural and Electrolytic Engineering for Advanced Potassium‐Ion Storage	20
Achieving Synergistic Improvement in Dielectric and Energy Storage Properties of All‐Organic Poly(Methyl Methacrylate)‐Based Copolymers Via Establishing Charge Traps	20
Transformation of Undesired Li₂CO₃ into Lithiophilic Layer Via Double Replacement Reaction for Garnet Electrolyte Engineering	20
Highly Durable Ag‐CuO Heterostructure‐Decorated Mesh for Efficient Oil/Water Separation and In Situ Photocatalytic Dye Degradation	20
Sulfolane‐Graphite Incompatibility and Its Mitigation in Li‐ion Batteries	20
Heterogeneous Mediator Enabling Three‐Dimensional Growth of Lithium Sulfide for High‐Performance Lithium–Sulfur Batteries	20
Room Temperature Synthesis of Vertically Aligned Amorphous Ultrathin NiCo‐LDH Nanosheets Bifunctional Flexible Supercapacitor Electrodes	20
Jahn‐Teller Effect Directed Bandgap Tuning of Birnessite for Pseudocapacitive Application	20
Origin of Bismuth‐Rich Strategy in Bismuth Oxyhalide Photocatalysts	20
Co₂N Nanoparticles Anchored on N‐Doped Active Carbon as Catalyst for Oxygen Reduction Reaction in Zinc–Air Battery	20
Carbon Supported MoO₂ Spheres Boosting Ultra‐Stable Lithium Storage with High Volumetric Density	20
Fundamental Understanding and Effect of Anionic Chemistry in Zinc Batteries	20
Facile Fabrication of Ag Nanocrystals Encapsulated in Nitrogen‐doped Fibrous Carbon as an Efficient Catalyst for Lithium Oxygen Batteries	20
Enhanced Electrochemical Properties and Optimized Li⁺ Transmission Pathways of PEO/LLZTO‐Based Composite Electrolytes Modified by Supramolecular Combination	20
Sulfide‐Based Nickel‐Plated Fabrics for Foldable Quasi‐Solid‐State Supercapacitors	20
Overcoming the Limitation of Cs₂AgBiBr₆ Double Perovskite Solar Cells Through Using Mesoporous TiO₂ Electron Extraction Layer	20
The Transference Number	19
A Catalytic Copper/Cobalt Oxide Interface for Efficient Hydrogen Generation	19
Oxygen‐deficient TiO₂ Yolk‐shell Spheres for Enhanced Lithium Storage Properties	19
Self‐Catalyzed Rechargeable Lithium‐Air Battery by in situ Metal Ion Doping of Discharge Products: A Combined Theoretical and Experimental Study	19
Brominated PEAI as Multi‐Functional Passivator for High‐Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cell	19
Carbon Doping Triggered Efficient Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution of Cross‐Linked Porous Ru‐MoO₂ Via Solid‐Phase Reaction Strategy	19
Advances in Molten Salt Synthesis of Non‐oxide Materials	19
Doping Electron Transporting Layer: An Effective Method to Enhance J_SC of All‐Inorganic Perovskite Solar Cells	19
Highly Dispersive Co@N‐C Catalyst as Freestanding Bifunctional Cathode for Flexible and Rechargeable Zinc–air Batteries	19
Advanced In Situ Characterization Techniques for Direct Observation of Gas‐Involved Electrochemical Reactions	19
Recycling Spent LiCoO₂ Battery as a High‐efficient Lithium‐doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride/Co₃O₄ Composite Photocatalyst and Its Synergistic Photocatalytic Mechanism	19
Flexible Transparent Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage: From Electrode Structures to Integrated Applications	19
Anion‐Regulated Weakly Solvating Electrolytes for High‐Voltage Lithium Metal Batteries	19