OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Carbon Energy is 33. 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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)

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Back Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 10, October 2024	297
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Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 4, April 2023	210
Model reduction of fractional impedance spectra for time–frequency analysis of batteries, fuel cells, and supercapacitors	201
Tailoring local structures of atomically dispersed copper sites for highly selective CO₂ electroreduction	160
Structure‐Function Tailoring of Plasmonic Nanomaterials for Thin‐Film Photovoltaics	155
Advances in Triboelectric Nanogenerators With Rotating Structure	147
Biomimetic and Compressible Wood Phase Change Gel With Hierarchically Aligned Lamellar Structure for Controlled Thermal Management	147
High Fe^LS(C) electrochemical activity of an iron hexacyanoferrate cathode boosts superior sodium ion storage	145
Porous heterostructure of graphene/hexagonal boron nitride as an efficient electrocatalyst for hydrogen peroxide generation	138
Unraveling the atomic interdiffusion mechanism of NiFe₂O₄ oxygen carriers during chemical looping CO₂ conversion	134
Elucidating the Role of Intralayer Cation Ordering and Disordering in Li _0.6 [Li _0.2 Mn	126
Micro/nano‐wrinkled elastomeric electrodes enabling high energy storage performance and various form factors	125
Highly efficient three‐dimensional solar evaporator for zero liquid discharge desalination of high‐salinity brine	123
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Engineering Spin State of Ni Single‐Atoms to Enhance Electrocatalytic Activity of Sulfur Conversion in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries	123
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Imidazole linker‐induced covalent triazine framework–ZIF hybrids for confined hollow carbon super‐heterostructures toward a long‐life supercapacitor	100
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Ultrathin origami accordion‐like structure of vacancy‐rich graphitized carbon nitride for enhancing CO₂ photoreduction	99
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In situ observation of the electrochemical behavior of Li–CO₂/O₂ batteries in an environmental transmission electron microscope	98
Harmonized Multifaceted Zinc Deposition Enabled by Amine‐Functionalized Carbon Quantum Dots for Dendrite‐Free Zinc Anodes Under Ultrahigh Current Densities	96
3D‐cavity‐confined CsPbBr₃ quantum dots for visible‐light‐driven photocatalytic C(sp³)–H bond activation	95
Oxygenophilic Cerium Promotes Active Species Generation and Modulates the Interfacial Water Network in Electrocatalytic Water Oxidation	95
Achievement of Superhigh Discharge Capacity in Lithium Rich Oxide Cathode Materials via Modification of Localized Structure	94
Advanced characterization techniques for phosphate cathodes in aqueous rechargeable zinc‐based batteries	94
Electronic Modulation of Pt Nanoparticles Induced by Defective TiN Promotes Highly Efficient Hydrogen Evolution	93
Scientific challenges faced by Mn‐based layered oxide cathodes with anionic redox for sodium‐ion batteries	89
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Zirconium‐Based Amphoteric Metal–Organic Framework Membrane for Blue Energy Harvesting	89
Perovskite Quantum Dots: Fabrication, Degradation, and Enhanced Performance Across Solar Cells, Optoelectronics, and Quantum Technologies	89
Asymmetric‐Coordinated Indium Single Atoms for Highly Selective Photocatalytic CO ₂ Reduction	89
Rational design of new in situ reduction of Ni(II) catalytic system for low‐cost and large‐scale preparation of porous aromatic frameworks	88
Highly efficient vanadium redox flow batteries enabled by a trilayer polybenzimidazole membrane assembly	88
A comprehensive overview of the electrochemical mechanisms in emerging alkali metal–carbon dioxide batteries	87
Ultralow charge–discharge voltage gap of 0.05 V in sunlight‐responsive neutral aqueous Zn–air battery	86
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Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 3, March 2024	82
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Ultra‐High‐Efficiency On‐Chip CO ₂ Conversion by Nanosecond Self‐Pulsing Micro‐Plasma Devices	80
Configuration‐dependent stretchable all‐solid‐state supercapacitors and hybrid supercapacitors	80
Unveiling Synergistic CuAuAg Nanoparticles on CuO for High‐Yield CO ₂ Electroreduction	80
High‐rate metal‐free MXene microsupercapacitors on paper substrates	80
Structural and electrochemical stabilization enabling high‐energy P3‐type Cr‐based layered oxide cathode for K‐ion batteries	78
Charting the course to solid‐state dual‐ion batteries	78
Ultrathin Al ₂ O ₃ ‐Coated Biomass Carbon for Sodium‐Ion Batteries via a Synergistic Storage Mecha	77
Machine‐Learning‐Assisted Design and Optimization of Single‐Atom Transition Metal‐Incorporated Carbon Quantum Dot Catalysts for Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution Reaction	77
Synergetic Heterophase and Selective Defect Engineering of Nano Multicomponent Alloys for Rechargeable Zn–Air Batteries	77
Regulation of Lithium Nucleation by Designing a Biomimetic Carbon Frame for Super Compact and Non‐Expanding Lithium Metal Anode	76
Synergistic Carbon Support Engineering in Composite Catalyst Layer for High‐Performance PEM Fuel Cells	75
Unlocking Zero‐Carbon Buildings via Solid‐State Energy Storage Wallboards Enabled by Superionic Oriented Layered Magnesia‐Cement Electrolytes	74
An All‐in‐One Lignin‐Based Artificial Thylakoid Nanovesicle Via In‐Situ Confined Growth Strategy for High‐Efficient and Selectivity CO ₂ Photoreducti	74
NaTiO_x‐modified high‐nickel layered oxide cathode for stable sodium‐ion batteries	74
Vertical plane depth‐resolved surface potential and carrier separation characteristics in flexible CZTSSe solar cells with over 12% efficiency	72
Handily etching nickel foams into catalyst–substrate fusion self‐stabilized electrodes toward industrial‐level water electrolysis	70
Cover Image, Volume 7, Number 2, February 2025	70
Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 2, February 2023	69
Single Atoms Induced Electron Transfer and Spin Polarization for High‐Performance Asymmetric Supercapacitors	68
Back Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 2, February 2024	68
Back Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 11, November 2024	68
Recent advances in nickel‐based catalysts in eCO₂RR for carbon neutrality	67
Multicomponent organic blend systems: A review of quaternary organic photovoltaics	67
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High‐rate electrochemical H₂O₂ production over multimetallic atom catalysts under acidic–neutral conditions	67
High Thermoelectric Performance Achieved by Manipulating the Band Structure and Lattice Dislocations in n‐Type Ge/Pb/Br Codoped Polycrystalline SnSe	67
Long‐lasting, reinforced electrical networking in a high‐loading Li₂S cathode for high‐performance lithium–sulfur batteries	66

Fe‐Facilitated Deep Reconstruction of Ni ₃ S ₂ Toward Superior Oxygen Evolution	65
Graded Solvation‐Structure Electrolyte for Synergistic Polysulfide Confinement and Interfacial Stabilization in Potassium‐Sulfur Batteries	65
Single‐atom electrocatalysts for lithium–sulfur chemistry: Design principle, mechanism, and outlook	65
Weak‐Solvent‐Coordination Inducing MnNCN Preferential Orientation Toward High‐Capacity and Fast‐Charge Lithium‐Ion Storage	65
Self‐supported thin‐film electrode consisting of transition metal borides for highly efficient hydrogen evolution	64
Liquid metal as an efficient protective layer for lithium metal anodes in all‐solid‐state batteries	64
Regulating Defect‐Coordinated Single‐Iron‐Atom Catalysts for Efficient Nitrate Reduction Reactions	62
Research advances of metal fluoride for energy conversion and storage	62
Nature‐inspired 3D hierarchical carbon nanotube matrices enable extraordinary solar steam generation	62
Insight Into Pre‐Intercalation of Layered Vanadium Oxide Cathodes: From Precise Control of the Interspace to Related Electrochemical Performance and Beyond	62
Magnetic field‐assisted electrocatalysis: Mechanisms and design strategies	62
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Biomass‐Coupled HER System: A Strategy for Sustainable and Low‐Cost Hydrogen Production	60
Lignin‐derived carbon with pyridine N‐B doping and a nanosandwich structure for high and stable lithium storage	60
Ultrastable One‐Dimensional Ti ₂ S Electride Support for an Efficient and Durable Bifunctional Electrocatalyst	59
Cover Image, Volume 7, Number 11, November 2025	59
Electrospinning engineering of gas electrodes for high‐performance lithium–gas batteries	58
Exploring dopant‐enhanced ionic conductivity of AgCl‐doped Li₇P₃S₁₁ solid electrolytes: Integrating synchrotron Rietveld analysis, DFT, and ANN‐based molecular dynamic	58
Back Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 7, July 2024	58
Regulation on Morphology and Electronic Structure Design of Vanadium‐Based Sodium Phosphate Cathodes for High‐Performance Sodium‐Ion Batteries	57
Boosting Sodium Storage Activity and Kinetics of Hard Carbon by Remodeling Oxygen Chemistry	57
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Upcycling Real‐World Post‐Consumer Polyolefins Plastics Into Light Olefins Via Microwave‐Assisted Processing	57
Mg‐Gradient Polyacrylonitrile Nanofiber Layer Enabling Li Coble Creep and Stress Relaxation in Anode‐Free All‐Solid‐State Batteries	57
Enhanced performance of solution‐processed carbon nanotube transparent electrodes in foldable perovskite solar cells through vertical separation of binders by using eco‐friendly parylene substrate	57
Fluorine‐Induced Selective Doping and Phase Transition Effect for FeNi Layered Double Hydroxides Towards Enhanced Oxygen Evolution Electrocatalysis	56
Flame‐assisted ultrafast synthesis of functionalized carbon nanosheets for high‐performance sodium storage	56
ZIF‐Derived Co@Fe‐P Electrocatalyst With Core‐Shell Structure for Efficient Oxygen Evolution Reaction	56
Trifunctional robust electrocatalysts based on 3D Fe/N‐doped carbon nanocubes encapsulating Co₄N nanoparticles for efficient battery‐powered water electrolyzers	56
Advances in Organic Porous Polymeric‐Supported Photothermal Phase Change Materials	55
Pore structure and oxygen content design of amorphous carbon toward a durable anode for potassium/sodium‐ion batteries	55
Engineering Tunable Dual‐Dependent Emission in Co‐Doped Cs₇Cd₃Br₁₃ Perovskites	55
Correcting Errors in the Adsorbed Intermediates of CO ₂ Electroreduction	54
Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 8, August 2023	54
Molecular packing tuning via chlorinated end group enables efficient binary organic solar cells over 18.5%	53
Vertical channels enable excellent lithium storage kinetics and cycling stability in silicon/carbon thick electrode	53
Ultrafast Sodium‐Ion Storage in Self‐Doped 2D PVP‐VS ₄ /Ti ₃ C ₂	52
ZnIn₂S₄ with a hybrid reaction mechanism and sulfur vacancies for sustainable sodium storage	51
Positional Isomer Engineering for Crystallization Kinetics Control in Wide‐Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells	51
Graphene oxide‐based nanofluidic membranes for reverse electrodialysis that generate electricity from salinity gradients	50
Designing interstitial boron‐doped tunnel‐type vanadium dioxide cathode for enhancing zinc ion storage capability	50
Fe Atoms Accelerator Coupled With Oxygen Vacancies Channel Synergistically Boost OER Performance of Fe‐CoMoO ₄ ‐O _v	50
Alloying Cu, Fe, and Co in Ni/YSZ Electrodes for High‐Temperature CO ₂ Electrolysis: Impact on TPB Density, Activity, and Carbon Deposition Resistanc	49
Metal chloride‐graphite intercalation compounds for rechargeable metal‐ion batteries	49
Boosting Bifacial Output Power of Ag‐CIGS Solar Cells by Optimizing ITO Back‐Contact Thickness for Tandem Applications	49
Cover Image, Volume 8, Number 6, June 2026	49
Tailoring the Ionomer Type to Optimize Catalyst Microenvironment for Enhanced CO ₂ Reduction in Membrane Electrode Assemblies	49
Bi@C nanosphere anode with Na⁺‐ether‐solvent cointercalation behavior to achieve fast sodium storage under extreme low temperatures	48
Tailoring Ultrashort Inter‐Fullerene Spacing in a Continuous Fullerene Stacking Array to Enhance Electron Transport for Boosting Solar‐Driven Hydrogen Production	48
Unlocking Thermodynamic‐Kinetic Synergy via Rh/Co Dual Sites and Ordered Interfacial Hydrogen‐Bond Network for Efficient Biomass Electrooxidation	48
Densely populated single‐atom catalysts for boosting hydrogen generation from formic acid	47
Keggin‐Type Aluminum Polyoxometalate‐Mediated Oxidation of Amorphous Carbon for Engineered Electrochemical Interfaces	47
A Conductive and Ion‐Selective Electrocatalyst Enables Stable and Efficient Direct Saline Water Splitting	46
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Heteroatom tuning in agarose derived carbon aerogel for enhanced potassium ion multiple energy storage	46
Tailoring an Fe–O_v–Ce–Triggered Phase‐Reversible Oxygen Carrier for Intensified Chemical Looping CO₂ Splitting	46
Electronic and Lattice Modulation of Co _x P Nanosheets by In‐Situ Doped Boron to Enhance Activity	46
Strategies to Enhance Ionic Conductivity of Na ₃ Zr ₂ Si ₂	46
A Review on Applications and Challenges of Fullerenes in Proton Exchange Membranes	45
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Energy‐Efficient Induction Carbonization: Tailoring Pore Structures in Hard Carbon Anodes Toward Enhanced Electrochemical Performance	45
Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 7, July 2024	45
Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 1, January 2024	45
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	45
Back Cover Image, Volume 7, Number 4, April 2025	45
Flexible self‐supporting organic cathode with interface engineering for high‐performance and wide‐temperature sodium‐ion batteries	44
MOF‐derived 1D/3D N‐doped porous carbon for spatially confined electrochemical CO₂ reduction to adjustable syngas	44
Enhancing the Stability of Acidic CO ₂ Reduction by Preventing OH ⁻ and Liquid Product Recirculati	44
Defect engineering in transition‐metal (Fe, Co, and Ni)‐based electrocatalysts for water splitting	44
Infinite Functional Versatility, Formidable Limits: Evaluating Gallium‐Based Liquid Metals in Rechargeable Batteries	44
Fe–Mn Heterojunction Modulated Electronic Environment for Enhanced CO ₂ Capture and In Situ Conversion	44
Inorganic‐Directed Charge Delocalization Channels: Boosting Uniform Charge Distribution and Rapid Na ⁺ Transport for Solid‐State Sodium Metal Batteri	44
“Three‐in‐one” strategy: Heat regulation and conversion enhancement of a multifunctional separator for safer lithium–sulfur batteries	44
Evolution of the porous structure for phosphoric acid etching carbon as cathodes in Li–O₂ batteries: Pyrolysis temperature‐induced characteristics changes	44
Effect of Cation Contamination of Gas Diffusion Layer on Water Management and Performance of PEMFCs	44
Tuning synergy between nickel and iron in Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites through controllable crystal dimensionalities towards enhanced oxygen‐evolving activity and stability	44
Biomimetic Design of “Trunk‐Branch‐Leaf” Metallene Electrode for Efficient CO ₂ Electroreduction	43
A lean‐zinc anode battery based on metal–organic framework‐derived carbon	43

Plasma‐assisted fabrication of multiscale materials for electrochemical energy conversion and storage	43
Noncovalent interactions on the electrocatalytic oxidation of ethanol on a Pt/C electrocatalyst	43
Modulating the Surface Electronic Structure of Pt With Co ₂ P for Effective Methanol Oxidation Reaction and Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Under Acidic	42
Cover Image, Volume 7, Number 5, May 2025	42
Locking Ni Atoms in Ordered PtNi for Durable Hydrogen Production: From Electrocatalyst Design to Practical AEMWE Stack Validation	42
In operando‐formed interface between silver and perovskite oxide for efficient electroreduction of carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide	42
Trade‐offs between ion‐conducting and mechanical properties: The case of polyacrylate electrolytes	42
Back Cover Image, Volume 8, Number 9, May 2026	42
Back Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 10, October 2023	42
Multifunctional Flexible Thermoelectric Fabric for Smart Wearables	42
Tailoring Se‐Mediated Co‐Co Dual‐Atom Sites for Oxygen and Iodide Electrocatalysis Toward High‐Efficiency and Ultradurable Zinc‐Air/Iodide Hybrid Batteries	41
Biphase‐to‐monophase structure evolution of Na_0.766+xLi_xNi_0.33−xMn_0.5Fe_0.1Ti_0.07O₂ toward ultradurable	41
Unraveling reaction discrepancy and electrolyte stabilizing effects of auto‐oxygenated porphyrin catalysts in lithium–oxygen and lithium–air cells	41
Locking Surface Dimensionality for Endurable Interface in Perovskite Photovoltaics	41
Cathode nanoarchitectonics with Na₃VFe_0.5Ti_0.5(PO4)₃: Overcoming the energy barriers of multielectron reactions for sodium‐ion batteries	40
Heterostructured nickel–cobalt metal alloy and metal oxide nanoparticles as a polysulfide mediator for stable lithium–sulfur full batteries with lean electrolyte	40
Revealing the atomic mechanism of diamond–iron interfacial reaction	40
Mass Production of Waste PVC‐Mediated Bamboo‐Derived Hard Carbon for Ultra‐Long Life Sodium Storage	40
Asymmetric acidic/alkaline N₂ electrofixation accelerated by high‐entropy metal–organic framework derivatives	39
Mechanical Stress‐Tolerant Diffusion‐Dependent Electrode With Well‐Dispersed Silicon Particles for High‐Performance All‐Solid‐State Batteries	39
Upcycling Photovoltaic Silicon Waste Into Cost‐Effectiveness Si/C Anode Materials	39
Green and scalable electrochemical routes for cost‐effective mass production of MXenes for supercapacitor electrodes	39
Rational Design of Inverted F‐Type Heterojunctions for Photocatalytic Emerging Contaminant Degradation	39
Fully carbonate‐electrolyte‐based high‐energy‐density Li–S batteries with solid‐phase conversion	38
A 30‐year overview of sodium‐ion batteries	38
Rational Design of Photoanodes in Portable Devices to Enhance H ₂ O ₂ Production for Microenvironm	38
Proton exchange membrane‐based electrocatalytic systems for hydrogen production	38
Activating Ru in the pyramidal sites of Ru ₂ P‐type structures with earth‐abundant transition metals for achieving extremely high HER activity while	37
Cover Image, Volume 6, Number 9, September 2024	37
Sustainable nitrogen photofixation: Considerations on the state of the art of non critical carbon materials	37
Ultra‐Thick Carbon Microhoneycomb Cathode for High‐Capacity Lithium‐Oxygen Batteries	37
Controllable and large‐area growth of ZnO nanosheet arrays under ambient condition as superior anodes for scalable aqueous batteries	36
Boosting lignin‐based photocatalyst with photocorrosion resistance for efficient H₂O₂ production via hetero‐interfacial π‐π stacking channels	36
Strategies to achieve effective nitrogen activation	36
Nitrogen‐Stitched rGO/Graphite Bilayer Anodes for Accelerated Li‐Ion Transport and Interfacial Charge Regulation	36
Surface‐modified Ag@Ru‐P25 for photocatalytic CO₂ conversion with high selectivity over CH₄ formation at the solid–gas interface	36
Reinforced SnO₂ tensile‐strength and “buffer‐spring” interfaces for efficient inorganic perovskite solar cells	36
Single‐atom Pt on carbon nanotubes for selective electrocatalysis	36
Highly N‐doped carbon with low graphitic‐N content as anode material for enhanced initial Coulombic efficiency of lithium‐ion batteries	35
Host–Guest Engineering of Dual‐Metal Nitrogen Carbides as Bifunctional Oxygen Electrocatalysts for Long‐Cycle Rechargeable Zn‐Air Battery	35
Research Progress on Halide Solid‐State Electrolytes: Synthesis, Mechanism, and Modification	35
Sulfur‐doped hard carbon hybrid anodes with dual lithium‐ion/metal storage bifunctionality for high‐energy‐density lithium‐ion batteries	35
Heterogeneous Interface Engineering of CoMoP/C ₃ N ₄ /N‐Doped Carbon to Boost Overall Water Splitt	35
Hydrogen Migration Enhances Proton‐Coupled Electron Transfer in an S‐Scheme Heterojunction for High‐Efficiency Photocatalysis	35
Ultra‐high‐flux passive cooling enabled by a sweating‐inspired hygroscopic membrane	35
Progress and prospect of flexible MXene‐based energy storage	35
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Water‐resistant organic thermoelectric generator with >10 μW output	34
Cover Image, Volume 5, Number 9, September 2023	34
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Modulating the Local Charge Distribution of Single‐Atomic Ru Sites for an Efficient Hydrogen Evolution Reaction	33
Pioneering the direct large‐scale laser printing of flexible “graphenic silicon” self‐standing thin films as ultrahigh‐performance lithium‐ion battery anodes	33
10% Efficient Solar‐to‐Hydrogen Conversion via Ternary‐Phase Organic Light Absorbers With Ni Heazlewoodite Electrocatalysts	33