OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The median citation count of Carbon Energy is 4. 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

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Understanding the correlation between energy‐state mismatching and open‐circuit voltage loss in bulk heterojunction solar cells	162
Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 7, July 2023	154
Cover Image, Volume 7, Number 1, January 2025	135
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In situ high‐quality LiF/Li₃N inorganic and phenyl‐based organic solid electrolyte interphases for advanced lithium–oxygen batteries	124
The manipulation of rectifying contact of Co and nitrogen‐doped carbon hierarchical superstructures toward high‐performance oxygen reduction reaction	120
Plasma‐oxidized 2D MXenes subnanochannel membrane for high‐performance osmotic energy conversion	117
Unassisted overall water splitting with a solar‐to‐hydrogen efficiency of over 10% by coupled lead halide perovskite photoelectrodes	116
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Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 4, April 2023	108
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Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 1, January 2024	105
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Back Cover Image, Volume 3, Number 3, July 2021	102
Tailoring local structures of atomically dispersed copper sites for highly selective CO₂ electroreduction	102
Cover Image, Volume 3, Number 4, August 2021	101
Fast capture and stabilization of Li‐ions via physicochemical dual effects for an ultra‐stable self‐supporting Li metal anode	100
Model reduction of fractional impedance spectra for time–frequency analysis of batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors	98
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In situ characterizations of solid–solid interfaces in solid‐state batteries using synchrotron X‐ray techniques	90
Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 11, November 2023	90

Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 5, May 2023	88
Superior stable high‐voltage LiCoO₂ enabled by modification with a layer of lithiated polyvinylidene fluoride‐derived LiF	85
Back Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 10, October 2024	85
Cover Image, Volume 4, Number 1, January 2022	83
Identification of intrinsic vacancies and polarization effect on ternary halo‐sulfur‐bismuth compounds for efficient CO₂ photoreduction under near‐infrared light irradiation	83
Regulating adsorption ability toward polysulfides in a porous carbon/Cu₃P hybrid for an ultrastable high‐temperature lithium–sulfur battery	82
Concentrated ternary ether electrolyte allows for stable cycling of a lithium metal battery with commercial mass loading high‐nickel NMC and thin anodes	79
Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 1, January 2023	78
Investigating the impact of dynamic structural changes of Au/rutile catalysts on the catalytic activity of CO oxidation	76
Noncovalent interactions on the electrocatalytic oxidation of ethanol on a Pt/C electrocatalyst	76
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Selective photosynthesis of Z‐olefins through crystalline metal–organic cage‐initiated expeditious cascade reactions	75
Regulation of hydrogen evolution performance of titanium oxide–carbon composites at high current density with a Ti–O hybrid orbital	74
Enhancing reversibility of LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ by regulating surface oxygen deficiency	73
Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 7, July 2024	72
Unraveling the atomic interdiffusion mechanism of NiFe₂O₄ oxygen carriers during chemical looping CO₂ conversion	70
A lean‐zinc anode battery based on metal–organic framework‐derived carbon	70
Atomically dispersed Mn–N_x catalysts derived from Mn‐hexamine coordination frameworks for oxygen reduction reaction	69
Trade‐offs between ion‐conducting and mechanical properties: The case of polyacrylate electrolytes	65
Evolution of the porous structure for phosphoric acid etching carbon as cathodes in Li–O₂ batteries: Pyrolysis temperature‐induced characteristics changes	64
Micro/nano‐wrinkled elastomeric electrodes enabling high energy storage performance and various form factors	63
Tuning synergy between nickel and iron in Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites through controllable crystal dimensionalities towards enhanced oxygen‐evolving activity and stability	62
Yttrium‐ and nitrogen‐doped NiCo phosphide nanosheets for high‐efficiency water electrolysis	62
MOF‐derived 1D/3D N‐doped porous carbon for spatially confined electrochemical CO₂ reduction to adjustable syngas	61
Charge‐transfer‐regulated bimetal ferrocene‐based organic frameworks for promoting electrocatalytic oxygen evolution	61
Nano‐Au‐decorated hierarchical porous cobalt sulfide derived from ZIF‐67 toward optimized oxygen evolution catalysis: Important roles of microstructures and electronic modulation	60
Highly efficient three‐dimensional solar evaporator for zero liquid discharge desalination of high‐salinity brine	56
Recent advances of transition‐metal metaphosphates for efficient electrocatalytic water splitting	55
Tailoring the interaction of covalent organic framework with the polyether matrix toward high‐performance solid‐state lithium metal batteries	55
Facile construction of a multilayered interface for a durable lithium‐rich cathode	55
Compositional engineering of HKUST‐1/sulfidized NiMn‐LDH on functionalized MWCNTs as remarkable bifunctional electrocatalysts for water splitting	54
Ti₃C₂T_x MXene/carbon composites for advanced supercapacitors: Synthesis, progress, and perspectives	53
Optimizing band structure of CoP nanoparticles via rich‐defect carbon shell toward bifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting	53
Defect‐engineered two‐dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides towards electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction	53
Hierarchically mesoporous carbon spheres coated with a single atomic Fe–N–C layer for balancing activity and mass transfer in fuel cells	52
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	52
Boosting the Ni–Zn interplay via O/N dual coordination for high‐efficiency CO₂ electroreduction	52
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	50
High Fe^LS(C) electrochemical activity of an iron hexacyanoferrate cathode boosts superior sodium ion storage	49
Plasma‐induced Mo‐doped Co₃O₄ with enriched oxygen vacancies for electrocatalytic oxygen evolution in water splitting	49
“Three‐in‐one” strategy: Heat regulation and conversion enhancement of a multifunctional separator for safer lithium–sulfur batteries	48
A review on system and materials for aqueous flexible metal–air batteries	48
Carbon nanomaterials and their composites for supercapacitors	48
Revealing the illumination effect on the discharge products in high‐performance Li–O₂ batteries with heterostructured photocatalysts	47
Optimizing 3d spin polarization of CoOOH by in situ Mo doping for efficient oxygen evolution reaction	47
Recent progress of flexible aqueous multivalent ion batteries	47
Understanding of the sodium storage mechanism in hard carbon anodes	47
Highly stretchable, durable, and breathable thermoelectric fabrics for human body energy harvesting and sensing	47
Prospects for green steelmaking technology with low carbon emissions in China	46
Defect engineering in transition‐metal (Fe, Co, and Ni)‐based electrocatalysts for water splitting	46

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A review on applications and challenges of carbon nanotubes in lithium‐ion battery	45
Flexible self‐supporting organic cathode with interface engineering for high‐performance and wide‐temperature sodium‐ion batteries	45
Enhanced water‐splitting performance: Interface‐engineered tri‐metal phosphides with carbon dots modification	45
Recent progress in research and design concepts for the characterization, testing, and photocatalysts for nitrogen reduction reaction	44
Narrow‐bandwidth emissive carbon dots: A rising star in the fluorescent material family	44
Recent advances in quantum dot catalysts for hydrogen evolution: Synthesis, characterization, and photocatalytic application	43
Porous heterostructure of graphene/hexagonal boron nitride as an efficient electrocatalyst for hydrogen peroxide generation	42
Plasma‐assisted fabrication of multiscale materials for electrochemical energy conversion and storage	42
Dual‐single‐atoms of Pt–Co boost sulfur redox kinetics for ultrafast Li–S batteries	42
High‐performance and flexible thermoelectric generator based on a robust carbon nanotube/BiSbTe foam	41
Synergetic monitoring of pressure and temperature stimulations in multisensory electronic skin based on time decoupling effect	41
Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 8, August 2023	40
Back Cover Image, Volume 3, Number 6, November 2021	40
Reactive template‐derived interfacial engineering of CoP/CoO heterostructured porous nanotubes towards superior electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution	40
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Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 2, February 2024	39
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Rational design of diamond through microstructure engineering: From synthesis to applications	37
A comprehensive overview of the electrochemical mechanisms in emerging alkali metal–carbon dioxide batteries	37
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A new fluorocarbon adhesive: Inhibiting agglomeration during combustion of propellant via efficient F–Al₂O₃ preignition reaction	37
Back Cover Image, Volume 4, Number 2, March 2022	35
A review on electrocatalytic CO₂ conversion via C–C and C–N coupling	35
Cover Image, Volume 4, Number 2, March 2022	35
Back Cover Image, Volume 4, Number 1, January 2022	35
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Atomic‐level insight of sulfidation‐engineered Aurivillius‐related Bi₂O₂SiO₃ nanosheets enabling visible light low‐concentration CO₂ conversion	34
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Constructing long‐cycling crystalline C₃N₄‐based carbonaceous anodes for sodium‐ion battery via N configuration control	33
Effect of sodium content on the electrochemical performance of P2‐Na₂Ni₂TeO₆ layered oxide cathode for sodium‐ion batteries	33
Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 10, October 2023	33
Recent advances in solar‐driven CO₂ reduction over g‐C₃N₄‐based photocatalysts	33
Surface sulfidation constructing gradient heterojunctions for high‐efficiency (approaching 18%) HTL‐free carbon‐based inorganic perovskite solar cells	32
Determining materials for energy conversion across scales: The alkaline oxygen evolution reaction	32
Unraveling reaction discrepancy and electrolyte stabilizing effects of auto‐oxygenated porphyrin catalysts in lithium–oxygen and lithium–air cells	32
Asymmetric charge distribution boosts hydrogen evolution performance in two‐dimensional MoO₂/MoS₂ step heterostructure	32
The critical role of inorganic nanofillers in solid polymer composite electrolyte for Li⁺ transportation	32
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A 30‐year overview of sodium‐ion batteries	31
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Cover Image, Volume 3, Number 5, October 2021	31
Ultralow charge–discharge voltage gap of 0.05 V in sunlight‐responsive neutral aqueous Zn–air battery	31
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Extending the solid solution range of sodium ferric pyrophosphate: Off‐stoichiometric Na₃Fe_2.5(P₂O₇)₂ as a novel cathode for sodium‐ion batteries	31
A study of highly activated hydrogen evolution reaction performance in acidic media by 2D heterostructure of N and S doped graphene on MoO_x	31
Back Cover Image, Volume 3, Number 4, August 2021	31
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Cover Image, Volume 4, Number 6, November 2022	29
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Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 9, September 2023	28
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Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 6, June 2024	27
In situ observation of the electrochemical behavior of Li–CO₂/O₂ batteries in an environmental transmission electron microscope	27
Recent progress on mechanisms, principles, and strategies for high‐activity and high‐stability non‐PGM fuel cell catalyst design	26
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Sustainable silicon anodes facilitated via a double‐layer interface engineering: Inner SiO_x combined with outer nitrogen and boron co‐doped carbon	25
Insights on advanced g‐C₃N₄ in energy storage: Applications, challenges, and future	25
Nitrogen‐doped microporous graphite‐enhanced copper plasmonic effect for solar evaporation	25
Heterostructured nickel–cobalt metal alloy and metal oxide nanoparticles as a polysulfide mediator for stable lithium–sulfur full batteries with lean electrolyte	24
Enhancing electromagnetic wave absorption with core‐shell structured SiO₂@MXene@MoS₂ nanospheres	24
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Electrochemical evolution of a metal oxyhydroxide surface on two‐dimensional layered metal phosphorus trisulfides enables the oxidation of amine to nitrile	24
Fine‐tuning electronic structure of N‐doped graphitic carbon‐supported Co‐ and Fe‐incorporated Mo₂C to achieve ultrahigh electrochemical water oxidation activity	24
Lignin‐derived carbon fibers: A green path from biomass to advanced materials	24
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	24
Confined cobalt single‐atom catalysts with strong electronic metal‐support interactions based on a biomimetic self‐assembly strategy	24
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Effects of nanopores and sulfur doping on hierarchically bunched carbon fibers to protect lithium metal anode	24
Understanding electrolyte salt chemistry for advanced potassium storage performances of transition‐metal sulfides	23
Defect engineering of ternary Cu–In–Se quantum dots for boosting photoelectrochemical hydrogen generation	23
Density functional theory study of B‐ and Si‐doped carbons and their adsorption interactions with sulfur compounds	23

Back Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 8, August 2024	23
Ultrathin origami accordion‐like structure of vacancy‐rich graphitized carbon nitride for enhancing CO₂ photoreduction	23
Sulfur and nitrogen codoped cyanoethyl cellulose‐derived carbon with superior gravimetric and volumetric capacity for potassium ion storage	22
Electrodeposition of a dendrite‐free 3D Al anode for improving cycling of an aluminum–graphite battery	22
Highly efficient vanadium redox flow batteries enabled by a trilayer polybenzimidazole membrane assembly	22
Rational design of new in situ reduction of Ni(II) catalytic system for low‐cost and large‐scale preparation of porous aromatic frameworks	22
A universal spray printing strategy to prepare gradient hybrid architectures	21
In operando‐formed interface between silver and perovskite oxide for efficient electroreduction of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide	21
High‐entropy alloy catalysts: From bulk to nano toward highly efficient carbon and nitrogen catalysis	21
“On–off” switch for H₂ and O₂ generation from HCOOH resp. H₂O₂	21
Photo‐promoted rapid reconstruction induced alterations in active site of Ag@amorphous NiFe hydroxides for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction	20
Hybrid hard carbon framework derived from polystyrene bearing distinct molecular crosslinking for enhanced sodium storage	20
The application of cellulosic‐based materials on interfacial solar steam generation for highly efficient wastewater purification: A review	20
Enabling built‐in electric fields on rhenium‐vacancy‐rich heterojunction interfaces of transition‐metal dichalcogenides for pH‐universal efficient hydrogen and electric energy generation	20
Biphase‐to‐monophase structure evolution of Na_0.766+xLi_xNi_0.33−xMn_0.5Fe_0.1Ti_0.07O₂ toward ultradurable	20
Architecture engineering of carbonaceous anodes for high‐rate potassium‐ion batteries	20
Carbon fiber confined mixed Ni‐based crystal phases with interfacial charge redistribution induced by high bond polarity for electrochemical urea‐assisted hydrogen generation	20
Carbon material‐based anodes in the microbial fuel cells	20
Cathode nanoarchitectonics with Na₃VFe_0.5Ti_0.5(PO4)₃: Overcoming the energy barriers of multielectron reactions for sodium‐ion batteries	20
K_xC_y phase induced expanded interlayer in ultra‐thin carbon toward full potassium‐ion capacitors	19
Green and scalable electrochemical routes for cost‐effective mass production of MXenes for supercapacitor electrodes	19
Highly soluble organic nitrate additives for practical lithium metal batteries	19
Banana‐shaped electron acceptors with an electron‐rich core fragment and 3D packing capability	19
Nature‐inspired materials and designs for flexible lithium‐ion batteries	19
Highly stabilized and selective ammonia electro‐oxidation over CuNi metallic glass nanoarray	18
Single‐atomic Co‐B₂N₂ sites anchored on carbon nanotube arrays promote lithium polysulfide conversion in lithium–sulfur batteries	18
Strong electronic coupling of CoNi and N‐doped‐carbon for efficient urea‐assisted H₂ production at a large current density	18
High‐efficiency sodium storage of Co_0.85Se/WSe₂ encapsulated in N‐doped carbon polyhedron via vacancy and heterojunction engineering	18
Engineering homotype heterojunctions in hard carbon to induce stable solid electrolyte interfaces for sodium‐ion batteries	17
Lightweight diamond/Cu interface tuning for outstanding heat conduction	17
Toward a fundamental understanding of the heterogeneous multiphysics behaviors of silicon monoxide/graphite composite anodes	17
General approach for atomically dispersed precious metal catalysts toward hydrogen reaction	17
Conversion electrochemistry of copper selenides for robust and energetic aqueous batteries	16
Synergistic regulation of hydrophobicity and basicity for copper hydroxide‐derived copper to promote the CO₂ electroreduction reaction	16
Oxygen‐coordinated low‐nucleus cluster catalysts for enhanced electrocatalytic water oxidation	16
Asymmetric acidic/alkaline N₂ electrofixation accelerated by high‐entropy metal–organic framework derivatives	16
Revealing the atomic mechanism of diamond–iron interfacial reaction	16
Ultra‐low single‐atom Pt on g‐C₃N₄ for electrochemical hydrogen peroxide production	16
Upcycling of spent LiCoO₂ cathodes via nickel‐ and manganese‐doping	16
Comprehensive understanding and rational regulation of microenvironment for gas‐involving electrochemical reactions	16
Achieving a superior Na storage performance of Fe‐based Prussian blue cathode by coating perylene tetracarboxylic dianhydride amine	16
Depolarization of Li‐rich Mn‐based oxide via electrochemically active Prussian blue interface providing superior rate capability	15
Superelastic wood‐based nanogenerators magnifying the piezoelectric effect for sustainable energy conversion	15
Imidazole linker‐induced covalent triazine framework–ZIF hybrids for confined hollow carbon super‐heterostructures toward a long‐life supercapacitor	15
3D‐cavity‐confined CsPbBr₃ quantum dots for visible‐light‐driven photocatalytic C(sp³)–H bond activation	15
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Advanced characterization techniques for phosphate cathodes in aqueous rechargeable zinc‐based batteries	15
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Energy band engineering of graphitic carbon nitride for photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production	14
Photovoltaic‐powered supercapacitors for driving overall water splitting: A dual‐modulated 3D architecture	14
Metal–organic framework‐derived phosphide nanomaterials for electrochemical applications	14
Research progress on methane conversion coupling photocatalysis and thermocatalysis	14
Facile carbon cloth activation strategy to boost oxygen reduction reaction performance for flexible zinc‐air battery application	14
Fully carbonate‐electrolyte‐based high‐energy‐density Li–S batteries with solid‐phase conversion	14
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Flexible MXene films for batteries and beyond	14
Back Cover Image, Volume 4, Number 5, September 2022	13
Scientific challenges faced by Mn‐based layered oxide cathodes with anionic redox for sodium‐ion batteries	13
Back Cover Image, Volume 4, Number 6, November 2022	13
Proton exchange membrane‐based electrocatalytic systems for hydrogen production	13
Kinetic investigation of the energy storage process in graphene fiber supercapacitors: Unraveling mechanisms, fabrications, property manipulation, and wearable applications	13
Structural and electrochemical stabilization enabling high‐energy P3‐type Cr‐based layered oxide cathode for K‐ion batteries	12
Ternary Ni‐based Prussian blue analogue with superior sodium storage performance induced by synergistic effect of Co and Fe	12
Tailoring structural properties of carbon via implanting optimal co nanoparticles in n‐rich carbon cages toward high‐efficiency oxygen electrocatalysis for rechargeable zn‐air batteries	12
Back Cover Image, Volume 3, Number 2, June 2021	12
Crystallographically vacancy‐induced MOF nanosheet as rational single‐atom support for accelerating CO₂ electroreduction to CO	12
Controllable and large‐area growth of ZnO nanosheet arrays under ambient condition as superior anodes for scalable aqueous batteries	12
Strategies to achieve effective nitrogen activation	12
Achieving high initial Coulombic efficiency for competent Na storage by microstructure tailoring from chiral nematic nanocrystalline cellulose	11
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Constructing a multifunctional mesoporous composite of metallic cobalt nanoparticles and nitrogen‐doped reduced graphene oxides for high‐performance lithium–sulfur batteries	11
Metal organic polymers with dual catalytic sites for oxygen reduction and oxygen evolution reactions	11
Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 7, July 2023	11
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Cyanoethyl cellulose‐based eutectogel electrolyte enabling high‐voltage‐tolerant and ion‐conductive solid‐state lithium metal batteries	11
Highly N‐doped carbon with low graphitic‐N content as anode material for enhanced initial Coulombic efficiency of lithium‐ion batteries	11
Colorless to black switching with high contrast ratio via the electrochemical process of a hybrid organic–inorganic perovskite	11
Surface‐modified Ag@Ru‐P25 for photocatalytic CO₂ conversion with high selectivity over CH₄ formation at the solid–gas interface	11
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Electrospun carbon nanofiber‐supported V₂O₃ with enriched oxygen vacancies as a free‐standing high‐rate anode for an all‐vanadium‐based full battery	10
Deactivation mechanism for water splitting: Recent advances	10
Stable immobilization of lithium polysulfides using three‐dimensional ordered mesoporous Mn₂O₃ as the host material in lithium–sulfur batteries	10
Practical operating flexibility of a bifunctional freestanding membrane for efficient anion exchange membrane water electrolysis across all current ranges	10
Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 9, September 2024	10
Elucidating electrochemical intercalation mechanisms of biomass‐derived hard carbon in sodium‐/potassium‐ion batteries	9
Boosting the cell performance of the SiO_x@C anode material via rational design of a Si‐valence gradient	9
Nano‐single‐crystal‐constructed submicron MnCO₃ hollow spindles enabled by solid precursor transition combined Ostwald ripening in situ on graphene toward exceptional interfacial and capaci	8
Vertical plane depth‐resolved surface potential and carrier separation characteristics in flexible CZTSSe solar cells with over 12% efficiency	8
Recent advances in solid‐state metal–air batteries	8
Self‐catalyzed formation of strongly interconnected multiphase molybdenum‐based composites for efficient hydrogen evolution	8
Manipulating Zn²⁺ solvation environment in poly(propylene glycol)‐based aqueous Li⁺/Zn²⁺ electrolytes for high‐voltage hybrid ion batteries	8
A high‐performance transition‐metal phosphide electrocatalyst for converting solar energy into hydrogen at 19.6% STH efficiency	8
Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 3, March 2024	8
Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 4, April 2024	8