OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The H4-Index of Energy & Environmental Science is 134. 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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

Article	Citations
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Evaluating the techno-economic potential of defossilized air-to-syngas pathways	383
Radical scavenger-driven oxidation prevention and structural stabilization for efficient and stable tin-based perovskite solar cells	363
Quantifying interfacial energetics of 2D semiconductor electrodes using in situ spectroelectrochemistry and many-body theory	363
Identification of non-traditional coordination environments for iron ions in nickel hydroxide lattices	346
Synthesis of stretchable triboelectric material with strain-compensating ability using gradient interpenetrating polymer networks	344
Demonstration of 10+ hour energy storage with ϕ1′′ laboratory size solid oxide iron–air batteries	341
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Near-cryogenic direct air capture using adsorbents	306
Deciphering electrochemical interactions in metal–polymer catalysts for CO₂ reduction	294
Inconsistency between superstructure stability and long-term cyclability of oxygen redox in Na layered oxides	293
Innovative electrode designs for low-temperature electrochemical CO₂ reduction with ampere-level performance	292
CO₂ capture by pumping surface acidity to the deep ocean	290
Degradation path prediction of lithium-ion batteries under dynamic operating sequences	289
Effects of cation superstructure ordering on oxygen redox stability in O2-type lithium-rich layered oxides	285
Constructing a highly efficient “solid–polymer–solid” elastic ion transport network in cathodes activates the room temperature performance of all-solid-state lithium batteries	273
The growing metaverse sector can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 Gt CO₂e in the united states by 2050	261
A hindered-urea vitrimer: recyclable for circular use and upcyclable for rechargeable batteries	259

High-efficiency cathode potassium compensation and interfacial stability improvement enabled by dipotassium squarate for potassium-ion batteries	257
Renovating the surface matrix of FAPbl₃ perovskite quantum dots via phase-transfer catalysis for 16.29% efficiency solar cells	256
Low Pt loading with lattice strain for direct ethylene glycol fuel cells	253
“Head surgery” of polycyclic o-quinones with cyanated aromatic rings towards high electron mobility acceptors enables 19.6% efficiency in additive-free binary organic solar cells	252
Interfacial supramolecular interactions regulated oligomer networking into robust sub-nanochannels for efficient osmotic energy conversion	252
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Advanced carbon-based rear electrodes for low-cost and efficient perovskite solar cells	242
Singlet oxygen is not the main source of electrolyte degradation in lithium–oxygen batteries	236
A novel high-performance all-liquid formic acid redox fuel cell: simultaneously generating electricity and restoring the capacity of flow batteries	234
Interfacial gradient engineering synergized with self-adaptive cathodic defense for durable Zn-ion batteries	234
Elucidating the chirality transfer mechanisms during enantioselective synthesis for the spin-controlled oxygen evolution reaction	234
Prolonging the cycling lifetime of lithium metal batteries with a monolithic and inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interphase	231
Constructing orderly crystal orientation with a bidirectional coordinator for high efficiency and stable perovskite solar cells	226
Selective CO₂ electroreduction to multicarbon products exceeding 2 A cm⁻² in strong acids via a hollow-fiber Cu penetration electrode	220
Electrophilic molecule-induced π–π interactions reduce energy disorder of the hole transport layer for highly efficient perovskite solar modules	220
Organic photo-battery with high operating voltage using a multi-junction organic solar cell and an organic redox-polymer-based battery	219
Tailored self-assembled monolayer molecules for perovskite/PERC tandem solar cells with efficiencies over 30%	216
The evolution of photocatalytic H₂O₂ generation: from pure water to natural systems and beyond	213
Enhanced polysulfide trapping in Li–S batteries by dipole alignment in ferroelectric BaTiO₃	211
Thermodynamically controlled chemical regeneration of spent battery cathodes using recyclable electron donors under ambient conditions	209
Sequential separation-driven solar methane reforming for H₂ derivation under mild conditions	207
Regulating the *OCCHO intermediate pathway towards highly selective photocatalytic CO₂ reduction to CH₃CHO over locally crystallized carbon nitride	206
A roadmap for achieving scalable, safe, and low-cost direct air carbon capture and storage	203
An integrated Janus hydrogel with different hydrophilicities and gradient pore structures for high-performance zinc-ion batteries	201
Binder design strategies for cathode materials in advanced secondary batteries	200
3D printed triply periodic minimal surfaces as advanced structured packings for solvent-based CO₂ capture	200
Combined intercalation and space-charge mechanism enabled high-capacity, ultrafast and long-lifespan sodium-ion storage for chalcogenide anodes	199
Towards 26% efficiency in inverted perovskite solar cells via interfacial flipped band bending and suppressed deep-level traps	198
Hydroxylated organic semiconductors for efficient photovoltaics and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	198
Recent progress on metal–organic framework/polymer composite electrolytes for solid-state lithium metal batteries: ion transport regulation and interface engineering	198
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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	190
Molten salt electrolytes for electrochemical capacitors with energy densities exceeding 50 W h kg⁻¹	188
Solid-state electrolytes expediting interface-compatible dual-conductive cathodes for all-solid-state batteries	188
Does trapped O₂ form in the bulk of LiNiO₂ during charging?	188
Negatively charged platinum nanoparticles on dititanium oxide electride for ultra-durable electrocatalytic oxygen reduction	186
A high-rate and high-efficiency molten-salt sodium–oxygen battery	185
Towards standardized grid emission factors: methodological insights and best practices	184
Manipulating the D:A interfacial energetics and intermolecular packing for 19.2% efficiency organic photovoltaics	183
Aramid dielectric co-polymer: from molecular engineering to roll-to-roll scalability for high-temperature capacitive energy storage	183
A structurally simple linear conjugated polymer toward practical application of organic solar cells	179
Hydrogen bond-mediated pseudo-halide complexation for stable and efficient perovskite precursors and solar cells	179
Engineering Ir-based catalysts for high current density applications in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers	178
Direct conversion of thermal energy to stored electrochemical energy via a self-charging pyroelectrochemical cell	177

A defect-rich carbon induced built-in interfacial electric field accelerating ion-conduction towards superior-stable solid-state batteries	176
Robust hole transport material with interface anchors enhances the efficiency and stability of inverted formamidinium–cesium perovskite solar cells with a certified efficiency of 22.3%	174
Droplet energy harvesting panel	173
The route for applied interfacial solar vapor generation: fundamental principles, device design, and practical application	173
Trimming defective perovskite layer surfaces for high-performance solar cells	172
Redox mediator-modified self-assembled monolayer stabilizes a buried interface in efficient inverted perovskite solar cells	170
Perspectives for sustainability analysis of scalable perovskite photovoltaics	166
Managing the two mode outputs of triboelectric nanogenerators to reach a pulsed peak power density of 31 MW m⁻²	166
Electrochemistry and energy conversion features of protonic ceramic cells with mixed ionic-electronic electrolytes	165
Unravelling the potential of sustainable aviation fuels to decarbonise the aviation sector	163
All-polymer solar cells with 19% efficiency via introducing pincer-shaped non-covalent bond interactions	163
Ultra-large dipole moment organic cations derived 3D/2D p–n heterojunction for high-efficiency carbon-based perovskite solar cells	163
Concurrent energy storage and decarbonization by metal–CO₂ batteries: aqueous or non-aqueous?	163
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Correction: Optimizing accuracy and efficacy in data-driven materials discovery for the solar production of hydrogen	158
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Correction: A relaxor ferroelectric polymer with an ultrahigh dielectric constant largely promotes the dissociation of lithium salts to achieve high ionic conductivity	155
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A hexaanionic carboxyphenolate framework for high energy alkali cation storage	154
Modular perovskite-BiVO₄ artificial leaves towards syngas synthesis on a m² scale	153
N-dopants optimize the utilization of spontaneously formed photocharges in organic solar cells	153
On the interface electron transport problem of highly active IrO_x catalysts	151
A mechanistic study of the dopant-induced breakdown in halide perovskites using solid state energy storage devices	151
All-organic siloxane-strengthening polymer dielectrics for high-temperature capacitive energy storage in harsh-environment electronics	149
Correction: High-efficiency, anode-free lithium–metal batteries with a close-packed homogeneous lithium morphology	148
Quantitative relationships between film morphology, charge carrier dynamics, and photovoltaic performance in bulk-heterojunction binary vs. ternary acceptor blends	148
Omnidirectional diffusion of organic amine salts assisted by ordered arrays in porous lead iodide for two-step deposited large-area perovskite solar cells	147
Inorganic CsPbI₂Br halide perovskites: from fundamentals to solar cell optimizations	147
Lithium-ion battery cell formation: status and future directions towards a knowledge-based process design	146
A constant current triboelectric nanogenerator achieved by hysteretic and ordered charge migration in dielectric polymers	146
An all-electrochem-active silicon anode enabled by spontaneous Li–Si alloying for ultra-high performance solid-state batteries	146
Highly efficient tandem luminescent solar concentrators based on eco-friendly copper iodide based hybrid nanoparticles and carbon dots	146
Integrating sulfur-doped atomically dispersed FeN_x sites with small-sized Fe₃C nanoparticles for PEMFCs and beyond	146
Tailoring acidic microenvironments for carbon-efficient CO₂electrolysis over a Ni–N–C catalyst in a membrane electrode assembly electrolyzer	146
Role of biofuels, electro-fuels, and blue fuels for shipping: environmental and economic life cycle considerations	144
Additive engineering with 2,8-dibromo-dibenzothiophene-S,S-dioxide enabled tin-based perovskite solar cells with 14.98% power conversion efficiency	144
Tailoring the surface cation configuration of Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites for controllable water oxidation performance	142
A floatable photocatalyst to synergistically promote CO₂ reduction and water oxidation by creating oriented charge separation across a tri-phase interface	142
Highly efficient sustainable strategies toward carbon-neutral energy production	141
Decoupling light- and oxygen-induced degradation mechanisms of Sn–Pb perovskites in all perovskite tandem solar cells	141
Stretchable thermogalvanic hydrogel thermocell with record-high specific output power density enabled by ion-induced crystallization	140
First-row transition metal-based materials derived from bimetallic metal–organic frameworks as highly efficient electrocatalysts for electrochemical water splitting	140
Efficient rigid and flexible perovskite solar cells using strongly adsorbed molecules for lattice repair and grain boundary mitigation	139
Understanding and suppressing non-radiative losses in methylammonium-free wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells	139
In situ polymerization of solid-state polymer electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: a review	139
Direct air capture: process technology, techno-economic and socio-political challenges	139
Toward practical lithium-ion battery recycling: adding value, tackling circularity and recycling-oriented design	138
Hydrogen liquefaction: a review of the fundamental physics, engineering practice and future opportunities	137
Design and synthesis of triboelectric polymers for high performance triboelectric nanogenerators	137
Distinct thermal runaway mechanisms of sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries	137
Interphase control for high performance lithium metal batteries using ether aided ionic liquid electrolyte	136
An integrated self-healing anode assembled via dynamic encapsulation of liquid metal with a 3D Ti₃C₂T_x network for enhanced lithium storage	136
Dipole–dipole interactions for inhibiting solvent co-intercalation into a graphite anode to extend the horizon of electrolyte design	136
Kinetic pathways of fast lithium transport in solid electrolyte interphases with discrete inorganic components	136
Accelerating interfacial desolvation kinetics using NaF-rich composite sodium for high-performance all-climate sodium–metal batteries	135
Halozincate ionic liquid electrolyte enabled high-temperature dendrite-free Zn metal batteries	134
Self-assembled multilayers direct a buffer interphase for long-life aqueous zinc-ion batteries	134
An all-in-one free-standing single-ion conducting semi-solid polymer electrolyte for high-performance practical Li metal batteries	134
Combining component screening, machine learning and molecular engineering for the design of high-performance inverted perovskite solar cells	134
Mesoscale polymer regulation for fast-charging solid-state lithium metal batteries	134