Redistributing zinc-ion flux by work function chemistry toward stabilized and durable Zn metal batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE04304E, Paper
Qiang Hu, Jisong Hu, Fei Ma, Yunbo Liu, Lincai Xu, Lei Li, Songtao Zhang, Xingquan Liu, Jingxin Zhao, Huan Pang
A multifunctional NbN-modified separator and an innovative work function chemistry strategy are designed to enhance the durability of ZMBs.
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An asymmetrically coordinated ZnCoFe hetero-trimetallic atom catalyst enhances the electrocatalytic oxygen reaction

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,2298-2308
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE00134F, Paper
Changli Chen, Jing Chai, Mengru Sun, Tianqi Guo, Jie Lin, Yurong Zhou, Zhiyi Sun, Fang Zhang, Liang Zhang, Wenxing Chen, Yujing Li
In this work, we design an asymmetric hetero-trimetallic single-atom catalyst with ZnN3CoN3FeN2S active catalytic sites to enhance the oxygen reaction performances.
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Coupling of electrocatalytic CO2 reduction and CH4 oxidation for efficient methyl formate electrosynthesis

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,2309-2314
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE00087K, Paper
Quan Zhang, Yangshen Chen, Shuai Yan, Ximeng Lv, Chao Yang, Min Kuang, Gengfeng Zheng
The coupling of CO2 reduction and CH4 oxidation in an integrated electrochemical system is demonstrated, in which the formed HCOO further reacts with CH3Cl to yield methyl formate, with excellent production rate, energy efficiency, and stability.
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Surface charge transfer doping of narrow-bandgap Sn–Pb perovskites for high-performance tandem solar cells

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE03898J, Paper
Qiang Sun, Zhiguo Zhang, Haixuan Yu, Junyi Huang, Xiongjie Li, Letian Dai, Qi Wang, Yan Shen, Mingkui Wang
This study reports on the surface charge transfer doping of narrow-bandgap Sn/Pb binary metal perovskites with benzyl viologen. The as-fabricated all perovskite two-terminal tandem solar cell exhibits a power conversion efficiency of 26.33%.
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Co-intercalation strategy for simultaneously boosting two-electron conversion and bulk stabilization of Mn-based cathodes in aqueous zinc-ion batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,2287-2297
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE04492K, Paper
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Xuan Gao, Chen Shen, Haobo Dong, Yuhang Dai, Peie Jiang, Ivan P. Parkin, Hongbin Zhang, Claire J. Carmalt, Guanjie He
The proposed cathode, achieved by a cost-effective and scalable coating process, highlights the potential of simultaneously promoting surface reactivity while ensuring bulk stability for efficient high mass loading cathodes in zinc-ion batteries.
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Highly effective solid solution towards high thermoelectric and mechanical performance in Bi–Sb–Te alloys via Trojan doping

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,2326-2335
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE00132J, Paper
Yong-Cai Shi, Jianmin Yang, Yu Wang, Zu-Gang Li, Tian-Yu Zhong, Zhen-Hua Ge, Jing Feng, Jiaqing He
We present a novel approach named Trojan doping, which utilizes NaBiS2 to increase the solubility of Na in p-type BST alloys. The ZT value and the hardness of the doped sample are 58% and 45% higher than those of the pristine sample, respectively.
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Are sodiation/de-sodiation reactions reversible in two-dimensional metallic NbSe2?

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,2173-2181
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE00143E, Paper
Zaichun Liu, Rui Wang, Panpan Zhang, Chaochao Dun, Jeffrey J. Urban, Sheng Yang, Tao Wang, Yuan Ma, Yiren Zhong, Jiarui He, Zhi Zhu, Xiaosong Xiong, Weijia Fan, Qi Zhou, Haoyuan Yang, Xin-Bing Cheng, Faxing Wang, Ying Huang, Yuping Wu
The sodiation/de-sodiation mechanism of metallic NbSe2 anodes is corrected to involve an initial irreversible conversion from NbSe2 to Na2Se/Nb composites and the subsequent reversible selenide conversion reaction.
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Future environmental impacts of global hydrogen production

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,2157-2172
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE03875K, Paper
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Shijie Wei, Romain Sacchi, Arnold Tukker, Sangwon Suh, Bernhard Steubing
We quantified the life-cycle environmental impacts of H2 production at the regional and global levels for the first time.
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High-efficiency unbiased water splitting with photoanodes harnessing polycarbazole hole transport layers

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE03353H, Paper
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Jin Wook Yang, Su Geun Ji, Chang-Seop Jeong, Jaehyun Kim, Hee Ryeong Kwon, Tae Hyung Lee, Sol A Lee, Woo Seok Cheon, Seokju Lee, Hyungsoo Lee, Min Sang Kwon, Jooho Moon, Jin Young Kim, Ho Won Jang
The conformal heterojunction of a competent hole transport layer onto the nanoporous BiVO4 photoanode is highly challenging, despite its promise for unbiased photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting.
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Correction: Mimicking ion and water management in poultry breeding for highly reversible zinc ion batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2024, 17,2356-2356
DOI: 10.1039/D4EE90009J, Correction
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Shengli Zhai, Wanrong Song, Keren Jiang, Xuehai Tan, Wenyao Zhang, Yang Yang, Weifeng Chen, Ning Chen, Hongbo Zeng, Hui Li, Zhi Li
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