High power and low crest factor of direct-current triboelectric nanogenerator for self-powered optical computing system

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4641-4649
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE01930F, Paper
Hongyun Li, Shaobo Lv, Binbin Zhang, Bochao Liu, Jin Yang, Hengyu Guo, Yiyuan Xie, Zhiming Lin
A rotational multiple-phase direct-current triboelectric nanogenerator with low crest factor and high performance is presented for powering optical computing device forming the self-powered monitoring system.
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Contactless measurement of the photovoltage in BiVO4 photoelectrodes

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4530-4538
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE02087H, Paper
Sahar Daemi, Anna Kundmann, Kathleen Becker, Peter Cendula, Frank E. Osterloh
Vibrating Kelvin probe surface photovoltage spectroscopy (VKP SPV) provides the photovoltage of BiVO4-liquid junctions in a contactless way. The photovoltage is controlled by the electrochemical potential of the redox couples in solution.
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Cross-linking polymerization boosts the performance of perovskite solar cells: from material design to performance regulation

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4251-4279
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE01546G, Review Article
Xing Yin, Ziyu Wang, Yingjie Zhao, Shasha Zhang, Yiqiang Zhang, Yanlin Song
This paper reviews the performance modulation of perovskite solar cells by cross-linking polymerization with different molecular structures from points of perovskite grain boundaries, the perovskite lattice interior, and charge transport layers.
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A large-area lithium metal–carbon nanotube film for precise contact prelithiation in lithium-ion batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4660-4669
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE01725G, Paper
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Chao Wang, Fangzhou Yang, Wang Wan, Shihe Wang, Yongyi Zhang, Yunhui Huang, Ju Li
An ultra-lightweight Li-CNT film was developed as a high-capacity anode prelithiation material, offering exceptional mechanical properties. This innovation holds great potential for precise prelithiation applications in lithium-ion batteries.
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Under pressure: offering fundamental insight into structural changes on ball milling battery materials

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE00249G, Paper
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Laura L. Driscoll, Elizabeth H. Driscoll, Bo Dong, Farheen N. Sayed, Jacob N. Wilson, Christopher A. O’Keefe, Dominic J. Gardner, Clare P. Grey, Phoebe K. Allan, Adam A. L. Michalchuk, Peter R. Slater
The dynamic impacts from the ball mill process inducing a pressure phase change.
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Proton reservoirs in polymer photocatalysts for superior H2O2 photosynthesis

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4612-4619
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE02200E, Paper
Bo Sheng, Yangen Xie, Qi Zhao, Hua Sheng, Jincai Zhao
In H2O2 photosynthesis using polymer photocatalysts, functional groups as proton reservoirs are introduced to balance the supply and demand of protons between oxygen reduction and water oxidation.
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Wide-temperature-range sodium-metal batteries: from fundamentals and obstacles to optimization

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE02082G, Review Article
Yu Sun, Jing-Chang Li, Haoshen Zhou, Shaohua Guo
This review comprehensively summarizes the operation fundamentals of SMBs in different environments and proposes various targeted optimization strategies.
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Two-dimensional MXenes for flexible energy storage devices

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4191-4250
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE01841E, Review Article
Yongling An, Yuan Tian, Hengtao Shen, Quanyan Man, Shenglin Xiong, Jinkui Feng
The design strategies and internal mechanisms of MXene-based materials in flexible energy storage devices are comprehensively introduced. Besides, the current trends, limitations, and future outlooks are proposed.
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Design considerations for the bottom cell in perovskite/silicon tandems: a terawatt scalability perspective

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4164-4190
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE00952A, Review Article
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Matthew Wright, Bruno Vicari Stefani, Timothy W. Jones, Brett Hallam, Anastasia Soeriyadi, Li Wang, Pietro Altermatt, Henry J. Snaith, Gregory J. Wilson, Ruy Sebastian Bonilla
This review details the design considerations for the bottom silicon cell in perovskite/silicon tandems. The review highlights the shift in mindset required when transitioning to the mass production of tandem solar cells.
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Preferred planar crystal growth and uniform solid electrolyte interfaces enabled by anion receptors for stable aqueous Zn batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2023, 16,4572-4583
DOI: 10.1039/D3EE01580G, Paper
Xinyu Wang, Yiran Ying, Xiaomin Li, Shengmei Chen, Guowei Gao, Haitao Huang, Longtao Ma
The conventional H2O network is linked by hydrogen bonds. After adding IU molecules, the hydrogen bond network is broken by the strong interaction between IU and water.
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