Direct ocean capture: the emergence of electrochemical processes for oceanic carbon removal

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE01471A, Perspective
Prince Aleta, Abdelrahman Refaie, Mohsen Afshari, Ahmad Hassan, Mohammad Rahimi
This study explores the emerging development of electrochemical direct ocean capture (eDOC) as an effective negative emission technology; focusing on pH swing mechanisms, we highlight advancements in eDOC and identify key areas for future research.
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Detailed-balance limits for sunlight-to-protonic energy conversion from aqueous photoacids and photobases based on reversible mass-action kinetics

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4593-4611
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE00710C, Paper
Gabriel S. Phun, Rohit Bhide, Shane Ardo
(Photo)chemical and photophysical detailed balance analyses are used to predict optimal properties and efficiency limits for sunlight-to-protonic energy conversion from aqueous photoacids or photobases.
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Manipulating Zn 002 deposition plane with zirconium ion crosslinked hydrogel electrolyte toward dendrite free Zn metal anodes

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4561-4571
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE02114A, Paper
Yong Cheng, Yucong Jiao, Peiyi Wu
A Zr4+ crosslinked hydrogel electrolyte is demonstrated on side reaction resistance for high-performance aqueous Zn-based devices.
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MOF nanosheets as ion carriers for self-optimized zinc anodes

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4549-4560
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE01747H, Paper
Hanmiao Yang, Kaiyue Zhu, Weili Xie, Liming Zhang, Weikang Jiang, Weijian Li, Zhengsen Wang, Weishen Yang
By harnessing dynamic MOF nanosheets, zinc anodes underwent a remarkable self-optimization process, resulting in the creation of a highly desirable surface with an unprecedented (002) orientation that is entirely free from any undesirable byproducts.
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Quantifying interfacial energetics of 2D semiconductor electrodes using in situ spectroelectrochemistry and many-body theory

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4522-4529
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE01165H, Paper
Open Access Open Access
Rafael Almaraz, Thomas Sayer, Justin Toole, Rachelle Austin, Yusef Farah, Nicholas Trainor, Joan M. Redwing, Amber Krummel, Andrés Montoya-Castillo, Justin Sambur
In situ optical measurements can reveal bandgap changes in monolayer semiconductor electrodes.
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Making the connections: physical and electric interactions in biohybrid photosynthetic systems

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4305-4319
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE01265D, Perspective
Open Access Open Access
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Ying Yang, Lu-Ning Liu, Haining Tian, Andrew I. Cooper, Reiner Sebastian Sprick
Biohybrid systems of synthetic materials and microorganisms can be obtained using a range of assembly strategies based on their interactions. This influences charge transfer between the components and their efficiency for solar fuels generation.
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Comparative techno-economic analysis of different PV-assisted direct solar hydrogen generation systems

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4486-4501
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE01697H, Paper
Astha Sharma, Thomas Longden, Kylie Catchpole, Fiona J. Beck
This work provides a robust technoeconomic analysis of a range of direct solar hydrogen generation (DSHG) systems to understand the opportunities and challenges of deploying DSHG to reduce the cost of renewable hydrogen production.
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Oxidative instability of ionomers in hydroxide-exchange-membrane water electrolyzers

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4373-4387
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE01293J, Paper
Grace A. Lindquist, Jamie C. Gaitor, Willow L. Thompson, Valerie Brogden, Kevin J. T. Noonan, Shannon W. Boettcher
Ionomer oxidation is the dominant degradation pathway for electrolyte-free HEM electrolyzers and may be mitigated by new catalyst layer design strategies.
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An ultraconformal chemo-mechanical stable cathode interface for high-performance all-solid-state batteries at wide temperatures

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4453-4463
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE01551C, Paper
Zichen Zhang, Wanqing Jia, Yu Feng, Ruopeng Ai, Jialu Yu, Xiaofei Bie, Ximin Zhai, Tao Jiang, Shiyu Yao, Fei Du
An ultraconformal chemo-mechanical stable cathode interface is established via a transformative mechanical strategy in all-solid-state lithium batteries, resulting in exceptional electrochemical performance in a wide temperature range.
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A wide temperature 10 V solid-state electrolyte with a critical current density of over 20 mA cm−2

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4679-4692
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE02301J, Paper
Yiqi Wei, Zhenglong Li, Zichong Chen, Panyu Gao, Mingxi Gao, Chenhui Yan, Zhijun Wu, Qihang Ma, Yinzhu Jiang, Xuebin Yu, Xin Zhang, Yongfeng Liu, Yaxiong Yang, Mingxia Gao, Wenping Sun, Zhiguo Qu, Jian Chen, Hongge Pan
An in situ melting reaction is used to create covalently bonded coordination on the surfaces of hydride electrolytes, which achieves strong capacity to suppress dendrite growth, broaden voltage windows, and extend operational temperature ranges.
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