OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Carbon Energy is 8. 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 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

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Cover Image, Volume 7, Number 1, January 2025	233
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Tuning Oxygen Vacancies by Construction of a SiO₂@TiO₂ Core−Shell Composite Structure for Boosting Photocatalytic CO₂ Reduction Towards CH₄	154
High Fe^LS(C) electrochemical activity of an iron hexacyanoferrate cathode boosts superior sodium ion storage	151
Identification of intrinsic vacancies and polarization effect on ternary halo‐sulfur‐bismuth compounds for efficient CO₂ photoreduction under near‐infrared light irradiation	150
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Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 4, April 2023	138
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Back Cover Image, Volume 3, Number 3, July 2021	130
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Plasma‐oxidized 2D MXenes subnanochannel membrane for high‐performance osmotic energy conversion	126
A lean‐zinc anode battery based on metal–organic framework‐derived carbon	126
Optimizing band structure of CoP nanoparticles via rich‐defect carbon shell toward bifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting	115
Noncovalent interactions on the electrocatalytic oxidation of ethanol on a Pt/C electrocatalyst	114
Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 1, January 2023	111
Enhancing reversibility of LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ by regulating surface oxygen deficiency	110
Model reduction of fractional impedance spectra for time–frequency analysis of batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors	109
Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 5, May 2023	109
“Three‐in‐one” strategy: Heat regulation and conversion enhancement of a multifunctional separator for safer lithium–sulfur batteries	108
Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 7, July 2023	105

Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 11, November 2023	100
Selective photosynthesis of Z‐olefins through crystalline metal–organic cage‐initiated expeditious cascade reactions	99
Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 1, January 2024	98
Superior stable high‐voltage LiCoO₂ enabled by modification with a layer of lithiated polyvinylidene fluoride‐derived LiF	97
Flexible self‐supporting organic cathode with interface engineering for high‐performance and wide‐temperature sodium‐ion batteries	97
Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 7, July 2024	95
Synergetic monitoring of pressure and temperature stimulations in multisensory electronic skin based on time decoupling effect	92
High‐performance and flexible thermoelectric generator based on a robust carbon nanotube/BiSbTe foam	91
Back Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 10, October 2024	88
In situ characterizations of solid–solid interfaces in solid‐state batteries using synchrotron X‐ray techniques	87
Cover Image, Volume 3, Number 4, August 2021	86
Regulating adsorption ability toward polysulfides in a porous carbon/Cu₃P hybrid for an ultrastable high‐temperature lithium–sulfur battery	85
Regulation of hydrogen evolution performance of titanium oxide–carbon composites at high current density with a Ti–O hybrid orbital	83
Concentrated ternary ether electrolyte allows for stable cycling of a lithium metal battery with commercial mass loading high‐nickel NMC and thin anodes	82
Cover Image, Volume 4, Number 1, January 2022	82
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Tailoring local structures of atomically dispersed copper sites for highly selective CO₂ electroreduction	77
Nano‐Au‐decorated hierarchical porous cobalt sulfide derived from ZIF‐67 toward optimized oxygen evolution catalysis: Important roles of microstructures and electronic modulation	76
Evolution of the porous structure for phosphoric acid etching carbon as cathodes in Li–O₂ batteries: Pyrolysis temperature‐induced characteristics changes	75
Plasma‐assisted fabrication of multiscale materials for electrochemical energy conversion and storage	71
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Micro/nano‐wrinkled elastomeric electrodes enabling high energy storage performance and various form factors	71
Ti₃C₂T_x MXene/carbon composites for advanced supercapacitors: Synthesis, progress, and perspectives	70
Fast capture and stabilization of Li‐ions via physicochemical dual effects for an ultra‐stable self‐supporting Li metal anode	70
A review on system and materials for aqueous flexible metal–air batteries	70
Highly stretchable, durable, and breathable thermoelectric fabrics for human body energy harvesting and sensing	70
Compositional engineering of HKUST‐1/sulfidized NiMn‐LDH on functionalized MWCNTs as remarkable bifunctional electrocatalysts for water splitting	68
Oxygen functionalization‐assisted anionic exchange toward unique construction of flower‐like transition metal chalcogenide embedded carbon fabric for ultra‐long life flexible energy storage and conver	68
Optimizing 3d spin polarization of CoOOH by in situ Mo doping for efficient oxygen evolution reaction	67
Recent advances of transition‐metal metaphosphates for efficient electrocatalytic water splitting	66
Prospects for green steelmaking technology with low carbon emissions in China	65
Boosting the Ni–Zn interplay via O/N dual coordination for high‐efficiency CO₂ electroreduction	64
Defect engineering in transition‐metal (Fe, Co, and Ni)‐based electrocatalysts for water splitting	64
Tuning synergy between nickel and iron in Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites through controllable crystal dimensionalities towards enhanced oxygen‐evolving activity and stability	64
Narrow‐bandwidth emissive carbon dots: A rising star in the fluorescent material family	61
Understanding the correlation between energy‐state mismatching and open‐circuit voltage loss in bulk heterojunction solar cells	61
Unassisted overall water splitting with a solar‐to‐hydrogen efficiency of over 10% by coupled lead halide perovskite photoelectrodes	60
Charge‐transfer‐regulated bimetal ferrocene‐based organic frameworks for promoting electrocatalytic oxygen evolution	59
Highly efficient three‐dimensional solar evaporator for zero liquid discharge desalination of high‐salinity brine	59
Plasma‐induced Mo‐doped Co₃O₄ with enriched oxygen vacancies for electrocatalytic oxygen evolution in water splitting	58
Dual‐single‐atoms of Pt–Co boost sulfur redox kinetics for ultrafast Li–S batteries	58
Yttrium‐ and nitrogen‐doped NiCo phosphide nanosheets for high‐efficiency water electrolysis	57
Defect‐engineered two‐dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides towards electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction	57
MOF‐derived 1D/3D N‐doped porous carbon for spatially confined electrochemical CO₂ reduction to adjustable syngas	56
Investigating the impact of dynamic structural changes of Au/rutile catalysts on the catalytic activity of CO oxidation	56
Unraveling the atomic interdiffusion mechanism of NiFe₂O₄ oxygen carriers during chemical looping CO₂ conversion	56
Recent progress in research and design concepts for the characterization, testing, and photocatalysts for nitrogen reduction reaction	54
Trade‐offs between ion‐conducting and mechanical properties: The case of polyacrylate electrolytes	54
Recent progress of flexible aqueous multivalent ion batteries	53
Hierarchically mesoporous carbon spheres coated with a single atomic Fe–N–C layer for balancing activity and mass transfer in fuel cells	53

Enhanced water‐splitting performance: Interface‐engineered tri‐metal phosphides with carbon dots modification	53
Atomically dispersed Mn–N_x catalysts derived from Mn‐hexamine coordination frameworks for oxygen reduction reaction	52
In situ high‐quality LiF/Li₃N inorganic and phenyl‐based organic solid electrolyte interphases for advanced lithium–oxygen batteries	52
A review on applications and challenges of carbon nanotubes in lithium‐ion battery	51
Porous heterostructure of graphene/hexagonal boron nitride as an efficient electrocatalyst for hydrogen peroxide generation	51
Tailoring the interaction of covalent organic framework with the polyether matrix toward high‐performance solid‐state lithium metal batteries	50
Carbon nanomaterials and their composites for supercapacitors	50
Recent advances in quantum dot catalysts for hydrogen evolution: Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic application	50
Li intercalation in an MoSe₂ electrocatalyst: In situ observation and modulation of its precisely controllable phase engineering for a high‐performance flexible Li‐S battery	50
Revealing the illumination effect on the discharge products in high‐performance Li–O₂ batteries with heterostructured photocatalysts	50
Facile construction of a multilayered interface for a durable lithium‐rich cathode	49
The manipulation of rectifying contact of Co and nitrogen‐doped carbon hierarchical superstructures toward high‐performance oxygen reduction reaction	49
Understanding of the sodium storage mechanism in hard carbon anodes	49
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Unraveling reaction discrepancy and electrolyte stabilizing effects of auto‐oxygenated porphyrin catalysts in lithium–oxygen and lithium–air cells	47
Back Cover Image, Volume 7, Number 2, February 2025	47
UV to IR Continuous Photocatalytic Gas‐Phase CO₂ Hydrogenation Over Ni‐Doped Molybdenum Oxysulfide: An Experimental and Mechanistic Study	47
Asymmetric charge distribution boosts hydrogen evolution performance in two‐dimensional MoO₂/MoS₂ step heterostructure	46
Effect of sodium content on the electrochemical performance of P2‐Na₂Ni₂TeO₆ layered oxide cathode for sodium‐ion batteries	46
Highly stabilized and selective ammonia electro‐oxidation over CuNi metallic glass nanoarray	46
Hybrid hard carbon framework derived from polystyrene bearing distinct molecular crosslinking for enhanced sodium storage	45
Locking Surface Dimensionality for Endurable Interface in Perovskite Photovoltaics	45
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Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 8, August 2023	44
Synergistic regulation of hydrophobicity and basicity for copper hydroxide‐derived copper to promote the CO₂ electroreduction reaction	44
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Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 2, February 2024	44
Back Cover Image, Volume 3, Number 4, August 2021	43
Extending the solid solution range of sodium ferric pyrophosphate: Off‐stoichiometric Na₃Fe_2.5(P₂O₇)₂ as a novel cathode for sodium‐ion batteries	43
“On–off” switch for H₂ and O₂ generation from HCOOH resp. H₂O₂	41
Back Cover Image, Volume 3, Number 6, November 2021	41
Cover Image, Volume 3, Number 5, October 2021	41
Banana‐shaped electron acceptors with an electron‐rich core fragment and 3D packing capability	41
Understanding electrolyte salt chemistry for advanced potassium storage performances of transition‐metal sulfides	41
Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 10, October 2023	40
A comprehensive overview of the electrochemical mechanisms in emerging alkali metal–carbon dioxide batteries	40
In situ observation of the electrochemical behavior of Li–CO₂/O₂ batteries in an environmental transmission electron microscope	40
A study of highly activated hydrogen evolution reaction performance in acidic media by 2D heterostructure of N and S doped graphene on MoO_x	40
Ultrathin origami accordion‐like structure of vacancy‐rich graphitized carbon nitride for enhancing CO₂ photoreduction	40
Fine‐tuning electronic structure of N‐doped graphitic carbon‐supported Co‐ and Fe‐incorporated Mo₂C to achieve ultrahigh electrochemical water oxidation activity	39
Highly efficient vanadium redox flow batteries enabled by a trilayer polybenzimidazole membrane assembly	39
Biphase‐to‐monophase structure evolution of Na_0.766+xLi_xNi_0.33−xMn_0.5Fe_0.1Ti_0.07O₂ toward ultradurable	39
The application of cellulosic‐based materials on interfacial solar steam generation for highly efficient wastewater purification: A review	39
Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 6, June 2024	38
Fully carbonate‐electrolyte‐based high‐energy‐density Li–S batteries with solid‐phase conversion	38
Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 9, September 2023	38
3D‐cavity‐confined CsPbBr₃ quantum dots for visible‐light‐driven photocatalytic C(sp³)–H bond activation	38
Advanced characterization techniques for phosphate cathodes in aqueous rechargeable zinc‐based batteries	38
Proton exchange membrane‐based electrocatalytic systems for hydrogen production	37
Determining materials for energy conversion across scales: The alkaline oxygen evolution reaction	37
Surface sulfidation constructing gradient heterojunctions for high‐efficiency (approaching 18%) HTL‐free carbon‐based inorganic perovskite solar cells	37
Back Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 8, August 2024	37
Kinetic investigation of the energy storage process in graphene fiber supercapacitors: Unraveling mechanisms, fabrications, property manipulation, and wearable applications	36
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Template‐oriented synthesis of boron/nitrogen‐rich carbon nanoflake superstructure for high‐performance Zn‐ion hybrid capacitors	34
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Facile carbon cloth activation strategy to boost oxygen reduction reaction performance for flexible zinc‐air battery application	33
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Back Cover Image, Volume 4, Number 1, January 2022	32
Back Cover Image, Volume 4, Number 2, March 2022	32
Cover Image, Volume 4, Number 2, March 2022	32
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Photo‐promoted rapid reconstruction induced alterations in active site of Ag@amorphous NiFe hydroxides for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction	30
Imidazole linker‐induced covalent triazine framework–ZIF hybrids for confined hollow carbon super‐heterostructures toward a long‐life supercapacitor	30
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Sulfur and nitrogen codoped cyanoethyl cellulose‐derived carbon with superior gravimetric and volumetric capacity for potassium ion storage	30
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Cover Image, Volume 4, Number 6, November 2022	28
Electrochemical evolution of a metal oxyhydroxide surface on two‐dimensional layered metal phosphorus trisulfides enables the oxidation of amine to nitrile	28

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A new fluorocarbon adhesive: Inhibiting agglomeration during combustion of propellant via efficient F–Al₂O₃ preignition reaction	28
Lightweight diamond/Cu interface tuning for outstanding heat conduction	27
Electrodeposition of a dendrite‐free 3D Al anode for improving cycling of an aluminum–graphite battery	27
Photovoltaic‐powered supercapacitors for driving overall water splitting: A dual‐modulated 3D architecture	27
A universal spray printing strategy to prepare gradient hybrid architectures	27
Reactive template‐derived interfacial engineering of CoP/CoO heterostructured porous nanotubes towards superior electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution	27
Cathode nanoarchitectonics with Na₃VFe_0.5Ti_0.5(PO4)₃: Overcoming the energy barriers of multielectron reactions for sodium‐ion batteries	27
Mechanistic understanding of the charge storage processes in FeF₂ aggregates assembled with cylindrical nanoparticles as a cathode material for lithium‐ion batteries by in situ magnetometry	27
In operando‐formed interface between silver and perovskite oxide for efficient electroreduction of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide	27
Insights on advanced g‐C₃N₄ in energy storage: Applications, challenges, and future	27
Effects of nanopores and sulfur doping on hierarchically bunched carbon fibers to protect lithium metal anode	27
Asymmetric acidic/alkaline N₂ electrofixation accelerated by high‐entropy metal–organic framework derivatives	26
Single‐atomic Co‐B₂N₂ sites anchored on carbon nanotube arrays promote lithium polysulfide conversion in lithium–sulfur batteries	26
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A Self‐Recognition Separator for Ion Management to Customize Selective Zn²⁺ Channels Toward Dendrite‐Free Zinc Metal Anodes	26
Rational design of diamond through microstructure engineering: From synthesis to applications	26
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Toward a fundamental understanding of the heterogeneous multiphysics behaviors of silicon monoxide/graphite composite anodes	25
Sustainable silicon anodes facilitated via a double‐layer interface engineering: Inner SiO_x combined with outer nitrogen and boron co‐doped carbon	25
Research progress on methane conversion coupling photocatalysis and thermocatalysis	25
K_xC_y phase induced expanded interlayer in ultra‐thin carbon toward full potassium‐ion capacitors	24
Carbon fiber confined mixed Ni‐based crystal phases with interfacial charge redistribution induced by high bond polarity for electrochemical urea‐assisted hydrogen generation	24
Rational design of new in situ reduction of Ni(II) catalytic system for low‐cost and large‐scale preparation of porous aromatic frameworks	24
Constructing long‐cycling crystalline C₃N₄‐based carbonaceous anodes for sodium‐ion battery via N configuration control	24
Achieving a superior Na storage performance of Fe‐based Prussian blue cathode by coating perylene tetracarboxylic dianhydride amine	24
Lignin‐derived carbon fibers: A green path from biomass to advanced materials	24
Defect engineering of ternary Cu–In–Se quantum dots for boosting photoelectrochemical hydrogen generation	24
Scientific challenges faced by Mn‐based layered oxide cathodes with anionic redox for sodium‐ion batteries	24
Nitrogen‐doped microporous graphite‐enhanced copper plasmonic effect for solar evaporation	24
High‐efficiency sodium storage of Co_0.85Se/WSe₂ encapsulated in N‐doped carbon polyhedron via vacancy and heterojunction engineering	23
Depolarization of Li‐rich Mn‐based oxide via electrochemically active Prussian blue interface providing superior rate capability	23
Density functional theory study of B‐ and Si‐doped carbons and their adsorption interactions with sulfur compounds	23
Revealing the atomic mechanism of diamond–iron interfacial reaction	23
Recent progress on mechanisms, principles, and strategies for high‐activity and high‐stability non‐PGM fuel cell catalyst design	23
Engineering homotype heterojunctions in hard carbon to induce stable solid electrolyte interfaces for sodium‐ion batteries	22
Heterostructured nickel–cobalt metal alloy and metal oxide nanoparticles as a polysulfide mediator for stable lithium–sulfur full batteries with lean electrolyte	21
Atomic‐level insight of sulfidation‐engineered Aurivillius‐related Bi₂O₂SiO₃ nanosheets enabling visible light low‐concentration CO₂ conversion	21
The critical role of inorganic nanofillers in solid polymer composite electrolyte for Li⁺ transportation	21
Green and scalable electrochemical routes for cost‐effective mass production of MXenes for supercapacitor electrodes	21
Nature‐inspired materials and designs for flexible lithium‐ion batteries	21
Conversion electrochemistry of copper selenides for robust and energetic aqueous batteries	21
General approach for atomically dispersed precious metal catalysts toward hydrogen reaction	20
Oxygen‐coordinated low‐nucleus cluster catalysts for enhanced electrocatalytic water oxidation	20
Upcycling of spent LiCoO₂ cathodes via nickel‐ and manganese‐doping	19
Highly soluble organic nitrate additives for practical lithium metal batteries	19
Flexible MXene films for batteries and beyond	19
Ultralow charge–discharge voltage gap of 0.05 V in sunlight‐responsive neutral aqueous Zn–air battery	19
Ultra‐low single‐atom Pt on g‐C₃N₄ for electrochemical hydrogen peroxide production	19
Enabling built‐in electric fields on rhenium‐vacancy‐rich heterojunction interfaces of transition‐metal dichalcogenides for pH‐universal efficient hydrogen and electric energy generation	19
Energy band engineering of graphitic carbon nitride for photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production	19
Crystal‐Interface‐Mediated Self‐Assembly of ZnIn₂S₄/CdS S‐scheme Heterojunctions Toward Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production	19
Metal–organic framework‐derived phosphide nanomaterials for electrochemical applications	18
Confined cobalt single‐atom catalysts with strong electronic metal‐support interactions based on a biomimetic self‐assembly strategy	18
Recent advances in solar‐driven CO₂ reduction over g‐C₃N₄‐based photocatalysts	18
High‐entropy alloy catalysts: From bulk to nano toward highly efficient carbon and nitrogen catalysis	18
Carbon material‐based anodes in the microbial fuel cells	18
Comprehensive understanding and rational regulation of microenvironment for gas‐involving electrochemical reactions	18
A 30‐year overview of sodium‐ion batteries	17
Strong electronic coupling of CoNi and N‐doped‐carbon for efficient urea‐assisted H₂ production at a large current density	17
Structural and electrochemical stabilization enabling high‐energy P3‐type Cr‐based layered oxide cathode for K‐ion batteries	17
A review on electrocatalytic CO₂ conversion via C–C and C–N coupling	17
Back Cover Image, Volume 3, Number 2, June 2021	17
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Superelastic wood‐based nanogenerators magnifying the piezoelectric effect for sustainable energy conversion	17
Enhancing electromagnetic wave absorption with core‐shell structured SiO₂@MXene@MoS₂ nanospheres	17
In situ formation of self‐antistacking FeCoO_x on N‐doped graphene: A 3D‐on‐2D nanoarchitecture for long‐life Zn–air batteries	17
Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 9, September 2024	16
Thick free‐standing electrode based on carbon–carbon nitride microspheres with large mesopores for high‐energy‐density lithium–sulfur batteries	16
High‐rate metal‐free MXene microsupercapacitors on paper substrates	16
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The potential of solid‐state potassium‐ion batteries with polymer‐based electrolytes	16
Insights on “nitrate salt” in lithium anode for stabilized solid electrolyte interphase	16
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Two‐in‐one shell configuration for bimetal selenides toward fast sodium storage within broadened voltage windows	15
Constructing a multifunctional mesoporous composite of metallic cobalt nanoparticles and nitrogen‐doped reduced graphene oxides for high‐performance lithium–sulfur batteries	15
Degrees of freedom for energy storage material	15
Sustainable nitrogen photofixation: Considerations on the state of the art of non critical carbon materials	15
Carbon‐encapsulated anionic‐defective MnO/Ni open microcages: A hierarchical stress‐release engineering for superior lithium storage	15
Handily etching nickel foams into catalyst–substrate fusion self‐stabilized electrodes toward industrial‐level water electrolysis	15
Boosting lignin‐based photocatalyst with photocorrosion resistance for efficient H₂O₂ production via hetero‐interfacial π‐π stacking channels	15
Ultra‐high‐flux passive cooling enabled by a sweating‐inspired hygroscopic membrane	14
Back Cover Image, Volume 4, Number 5, September 2022	14
Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 7, July 2023	14
Tellurium‐Free, Sustainable Thermoelectric Device for Mid‐Temperature Waste Heat Recovery	14
Back Cover Image, Volume 4, Number 6, November 2022	14
Enhancing multifunctional photocatalysis with acetate‐assisted cesium doping and unlocking the potential of Z‐scheme solar water splitting	14
Ionic‐electronic dual‐conductor interface engineering and architecture design in layered lithium‐rich manganese‐based oxides	14
Modulating charge carriers in carbon dots toward efficient solar‐to‐energy conversion	14
Colorless to black switching with high contrast ratio via the electrochemical process of a hybrid organic–inorganic perovskite	14
Cellulose nanofiber‐derived carbon aerogel for advanced room‐temperature sodium–sulfur batteries	14