OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Energy & Environmental Science is 132. 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 2022-06-01 to 2026-06-01.)

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Deciphering electrochemical interactions in metal–polymer catalysts for CO₂ reduction	290
Organic photo-battery with high operating voltage using a multi-junction organic solar cell and an organic redox-polymer-based battery	289
Renovating the surface matrix of FAPbl₃ perovskite quantum dots via phase-transfer catalysis for 16.29% efficiency solar cells	288
Quantifying interfacial energetics of 2D semiconductor electrodes using in situ spectroelectrochemistry and many-body theory	279
Hydroxylated organic semiconductors for efficient photovoltaics and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	266
Binder design strategies for cathode materials in advanced secondary batteries	262
A hindered-urea vitrimer: recyclable for circular use and upcyclable for rechargeable batteries	256
Enhanced polysulfide trapping in Li–S batteries by dipole alignment in ferroelectric BaTiO₃	256
Synthesis of stretchable triboelectric material with strain-compensating ability using gradient interpenetrating polymer networks	254
Electrochemical quantification of phosphonic acid passivated surface sites of NiO _x for perovskite	250
A novel high-performance all-liquid formic acid redox fuel cell: simultaneously generating electricity and restoring the capacity of flow batteries	236
Selective CO₂ electroreduction to multicarbon products exceeding 2 A cm⁻² in strong acids via a hollow-fiber Cu penetration electrode	235

“Head surgery” of polycyclic o -quinones with cyanated aromatic rings towards high electron mobility acceptors enables 19.6% efficiency in additive-free	228
The growing metaverse sector can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 Gt CO₂e in the united states by 2050	228
Effects of cation superstructure ordering on oxygen redox stability in O2-type lithium-rich layered oxides	227
Unveiling the role of halide mixing in the crystallization kinetics and charge transfer mechanisms of wide-bandgap organic–inorganic halide perovskites	225
Prolonging the cycling lifetime of lithium metal batteries with a monolithic and inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interphase	223
Transient interference-based spectroscopy for a molecular-bond-sensitive probe of lithium ion batteries	220
Constructing orderly crystal orientation with a bidirectional coordinator for high efficiency and stable perovskite solar cells	215
Degradation path prediction of lithium-ion batteries under dynamic operating sequences	210
Advanced carbon-based rear electrodes for low-cost and efficient perovskite solar cells	209
Low Pt loading with lattice strain for direct ethylene glycol fuel cells	208
Singlet oxygen is not the main source of electrolyte degradation in lithium–oxygen batteries	204
Radical scavenger-driven oxidation prevention and structural stabilization for efficient and stable tin-based perovskite solar cells	204
Recent progress on metal–organic framework/polymer composite electrolytes for solid-state lithium metal batteries: ion transport regulation and interface engineering	202
Interfacial supramolecular interactions regulated oligomer networking into robust sub-nanochannels for efficient osmotic energy conversion	200
An integrated Janus hydrogel with different hydrophilicities and gradient pore structures for high-performance zinc-ion batteries	196
Evaluating the techno-economic potential of defossilized air-to-syngas pathways	196
Metallurgical refractory lining-guided inorganic binder for stable lithium storage in silicon microparticle anodes	196
3D printed triply periodic minimal surfaces as advanced structured packings for solvent-based CO₂ capture	194
Combined intercalation and space-charge mechanism enabled high-capacity, ultrafast and long-lifespan sodium-ion storage for chalcogenide anodes	194
Electrophilic molecule-induced π–π interactions reduce energy disorder of the hole transport layer for highly efficient perovskite solar modules	193
Inconsistency between superstructure stability and long-term cyclability of oxygen redox in Na layered oxides	193
Elucidating the chirality transfer mechanisms during enantioselective synthesis for the spin-controlled oxygen evolution reaction	193
Interfacial gradient engineering synergized with self-adaptive cathodic defense for durable Zn-ion batteries	191
The evolution of photocatalytic H₂O₂ generation: from pure water to natural systems and beyond	191
Near-cryogenic direct air capture using adsorbents	189
A roadmap for achieving scalable, safe, and low-cost direct air carbon capture and storage	188
Towards 26% efficiency in inverted perovskite solar cells via interfacial flipped band bending and suppressed deep-level traps	187
Innovative electrode designs for low-temperature electrochemical CO₂ reduction with ampere-level performance	185
Thermodynamically controlled chemical regeneration of spent battery cathodes using recyclable electron donors under ambient conditions	184
Tailored self-assembled monolayer molecules for perovskite/PERC tandem solar cells with efficiencies over 30%	183
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A constant current triboelectric nanogenerator achieved by hysteretic and ordered charge migration in dielectric polymers	176
Halozincate ionic liquid electrolyte enabled high-temperature dendrite-free Zn metal batteries	176
On the interface electron transport problem of highly active IrO _x catalysts	176
Additive engineering with 2,8-dibromo-dibenzothiophene-S,S-dioxide enabled tin-based perovskite solar cells with 14.98% power conversion efficiency	175
Concurrent energy storage and decarbonization by metal–CO₂ batteries: aqueous or non-aqueous?	175
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Decoupling light- and oxygen-induced degradation mechanisms of Sn–Pb perovskites in all perovskite tandem solar cells	175
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An all-in-one free-standing single-ion conducting semi-solid polymer electrolyte for high-performance practical Li metal batteries	170
Design and synthesis of triboelectric polymers for high performance triboelectric nanogenerators	170
Managing the two mode outputs of triboelectric nanogenerators to reach a pulsed peak power density of 31 MW m⁻²	169

Solid-state electrolytes expediting interface-compatible dual-conductive cathodes for all-solid-state batteries	169
Harmonizing the assessment of (green) hydrogen supply chain: a modular and parametrized life cycle assessment framework	169
Correction: Simultaneous generation of furfuryl alcohol, formate, and H₂ by co-electrolysis of furfural and HCHO over bifunctional CuAg bimetallic electrocatalysts at ultra-low voltage	169
−60 to 50 °C ultrawide-temperature flexible zinc–air batteries enabled by a ternary polar hydrogel electrolyte	168
Quantitative relationships between film morphology, charge carrier dynamics, and photovoltaic performance in bulk-heterojunction binary vs. ternary acceptor blends	168
A floatable photocatalyst to synergistically promote CO₂ reduction and water oxidation by creating oriented charge separation across a tri-phase interface	168
All-polymer solar cells with 19% efficiency via introducing pincer-shaped non-covalent bond interactions	167
Omnidirectional diffusion of organic amine salts assisted by ordered arrays in porous lead iodide for two-step deposited large-area perovskite solar cells	166
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Kinetic pathways of fast lithium transport in solid electrolyte interphases with discrete inorganic components	161
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All-organic siloxane-strengthening polymer dielectrics for high-temperature capacitive energy storage in harsh-environment electronics	161
Does trapped O ₂ form in the bulk of LiNiO ₂ during charging?	157
Accelerating interfacial desolvation kinetics using NaF-rich composite sodium for high-performance all-climate sodium–metal batteries	157
An all-electrochem-active silicon anode enabled by spontaneous Li–Si alloying for ultra-high performance solid-state batteries	156
Towards standardized grid emission factors: methodological insights and best practices	156
Combining component screening, machine learning and molecular engineering for the design of high-performance inverted perovskite solar cells	155
Highly efficient sustainable strategies toward carbon-neutral energy production	155
Negatively charged platinum nanoparticles on dititanium oxide electride for ultra-durable electrocatalytic oxygen reduction	154
A defect-rich carbon induced built-in interfacial electric field accelerating ion-conduction towards superior-stable solid-state batteries	154
Bridging redox asymmetry in hot and cold cells for boosted power density in thermally regenerative flow batteries	152
In situ polymerization of solid-state polymer electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: a review	151
Multiscale Microenvironment Engineering at Gas-Liquid-Solid Triple-Phase Interface for Electrochemical Hydrogen Evolution	151
Distinct thermal runaway mechanisms of sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries	151
Thermal decomposition pathways and interfacial reactivity in potassium-ion batteries: focus on the electrolyte and anode	150
Reductive electron redistribution enables ultrafast charging in magnesium batteries	150
Correction: A relaxor ferroelectric polymer with an ultrahigh dielectric constant largely promotes the dissociation of lithium salts to achieve high ionic conductivity	150
Rational application mapping of diverse aqueous battery systems	149
Anion-decoupled electrolytes enable stable cycling and fast interfacial kinetics for calcium metal anodes	148
Inorganic CsPbI₂Br halide perovskites: from fundamentals to solar cell optimizations	148
Trimming defective perovskite layer surfaces for high-performance solar cells	148
Efficient rigid and flexible perovskite solar cells using strongly adsorbed molecules for lattice repair and grain boundary mitigation	148
Ultra-large dipole moment organic cations derived 3D/2D p–n heterojunction for high-efficiency carbon-based perovskite solar cells	147
Modular perovskite-BiVO ₄ artificial leaves towards syngas synthesis on a m ² scale	146
A hexaanionic carboxyphenolate framework for high energy alkali cation storage	143
Direct conversion of thermal energy to stored electrochemical energy via a self-charging pyroelectrochemical cell	142
Tailoring acidic microenvironments for carbon-efficient CO₂electrolysis over a Ni–N–C catalyst in a membrane electrode assembly electrolyzer	141
Dipole–dipole interactions for inhibiting solvent co-intercalation into a graphite anode to extend the horizon of electrolyte design	141
Aramid dielectric co-polymer: from molecular engineering to roll-to-roll scalability for high-temperature capacitive energy storage	141
Self-assembled multilayers direct a buffer interphase for long-life aqueous zinc-ion batteries	141
Engineering Ir-based catalysts for high current density applications in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers	140
Integrating sulfur-doped atomically dispersed FeN_x sites with small-sized Fe₃C nanoparticles for PEMFCs and beyond	139
Redox mediator-modified self-assembled monolayer stabilizes a buried interface in efficient inverted perovskite solar cells	138
Tailoring the surface cation configuration of Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites for controllable water oxidation performance	138
Towards space compatible perovskite solar cells: guidelines for thermal shock resilience and near space balloon testing	137
N-dopants optimize the utilization of spontaneously formed photocharges in organic solar cells	136
The route for applied interfacial solar vapor generation: fundamental principles, device design, and practical application	136
Mesoscale polymer regulation for fast-charging solid-state lithium metal batteries	136
Hydrogen bond-mediated pseudo-halide complexation for stable and efficient perovskite precursors and solar cells	136
Lithium-ion battery cell formation: status and future directions towards a knowledge-based process design	135
Role of biofuels, electro-fuels, and blue fuels for shipping: environmental and economic life cycle considerations	135
Perspectives for sustainability analysis of scalable perovskite photovoltaics	134
Modulating the electronic structure of Ni(OH)₂ by coupling with low-content Pt for boosting the urea oxidation reaction enables significantly promoted energy-saving hydrogen production	134
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Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2022	132