OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Energy & Environmental Science is 45. 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 2021-07-01 to 2025-07-01.)

Article	Citations
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CO₂ capture by pumping surface acidity to the deep ocean	593
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Degradation path prediction of lithium-ion batteries under dynamic operating sequences	433
Selective CO₂ electroreduction to multicarbon products exceeding 2 A cm⁻² in strong acids via a hollow-fiber Cu penetration electrode	409
Constructing a highly efficient “solid–polymer–solid” elastic ion transport network in cathodes activates the room temperature performance of all-solid-state lithium batteries	400
Quantifying interfacial energetics of 2D semiconductor electrodes using in situ spectroelectrochemistry and many-body theory	365
Thermodynamically controlled chemical regeneration of spent battery cathodes using recyclable electron donors under ambient conditions	350
A novel high-performance all-liquid formic acid redox fuel cell: simultaneously generating electricity and restoring the capacity of flow batteries	338
Radical scavenger-driven oxidation prevention and structural stabilization for efficient and stable tin-based perovskite solar cells	327
A hindered-urea vitrimer: recyclable for circular use and upcyclable for rechargeable batteries	324
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Singlet oxygen is not the main source of electrolyte degradation in lithium–oxygen batteries	277
Advanced carbon-based rear electrodes for low-cost and efficient perovskite solar cells	274
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“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	269
Synthesis of stretchable triboelectric material with strain-compensating ability using gradient interpenetrating polymer networks	266
Inconsistency between superstructure stability and long-term cyclability of oxygen redox in Na layered oxides	255
Elucidating the chirality transfer mechanisms during enantioselective synthesis for the spin-controlled oxygen evolution reaction	247
A roadmap for achieving scalable, safe, and low-cost direct air carbon capture and storage	238
Identification of non-traditional coordination environments for iron ions in nickel hydroxide lattices	238

The growing metaverse sector can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 Gt CO₂e in the united states by 2050	232
Electrophilic molecule-induced π–π interactions reduce energy disorder of the hole transport layer for highly efficient perovskite solar modules	231
Combined intercalation and space-charge mechanism enabled high-capacity, ultrafast and long-lifespan sodium-ion storage for chalcogenide anodes	230
Near-Cryogenic Direct Air Capture using Adsorbents	229
High-efficiency cathode potassium compensation and interfacial stability improvement enabled by dipotassium squarate for potassium-ion batteries	227
Deciphering electrochemical interactions in metal–polymer catalysts for CO₂ reduction	227
Organic photo-battery with high operating voltage using a multi-junction organic solar cell and an organic redox-polymer-based battery	227
Demonstration of 10+ hour energy storage with ϕ1′′ laboratory size solid oxide iron–air batteries	222
Regulating the *OCCHO intermediate pathway towards highly selective photocatalytic CO₂ reduction to CH₃CHO over locally crystallized carbon nitride	219
Binder design strategies for cathode materials in advanced secondary batteries	218
Constructing orderly crystal orientation with a bidirectional coordinator for high efficiency and stable perovskite solar cells	216
Renovating the surface matrix of FAPbl₃ perovskite quantum dots via phase-transfer catalysis for 16.29% efficiency solar cells	214
Low Pt loading with lattice strain for direct ethylene glycol fuel cells	212
Hydroxylated organic semiconductors for efficient photovoltaics and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	212
Prolonging the cycling lifetime of lithium metal batteries with a monolithic and inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interphase	205
Evaluating the techno-economic potential of defossilized air-to-syngas pathways	203
Recent progress on metal–organic framework/polymer composite electrolytes for solid-state lithium metal batteries: ion transport regulation and interface engineering	203
The evolution of photocatalytic H₂O₂ generation: from pure water to natural systems and beyond	200
Enhanced polysulfide trapping in Li–S batteries by dipole alignment in ferroelectric BaTiO₃	199
3D printed triply periodic minimal surfaces as advanced structured packings for solvent-based CO₂ capture	198
Sequential separation-driven solar methane reforming for H₂ derivation under mild conditions	197
Effects of cation superstructure ordering on oxygen redox stability in O2-type lithium-rich layered oxides	195
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Towards 26% efficiency in inverted perovskite solar cells via interfacial flipped band bending and suppressed deep-level traps	192
An integrated Janus hydrogel with different hydrophilicities and gradient pore structures for high-performance zinc-ion batteries	192
Correction: High-efficiency, anode-free lithium–metal batteries with a close-packed homogeneous lithium morphology	191
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Mesoscale polymer regulation for fast-charging solid-state lithium metal batteries	181
A defect-rich carbon induced built-in interfacial electric field accelerating ion-conduction towards superior-stable solid-state batteries	181
Concurrent energy storage and decarbonization by metal–CO₂ batteries: aqueous or non-aqueous?	180
Kinetic pathways of fast lithium transport in solid electrolyte interphases with discrete inorganic components	180
On the interface electron transport problem of highly active IrO_x catalysts	179
A mechanistic study of the dopant-induced breakdown in halide perovskites using solid state energy storage devices	177
Solid-state electrolytes expediting interface-compatible dual-conductive cathodes for all-solid-state batteries	177
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	176
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Correction: Optimizing accuracy and efficacy in data-driven materials discovery for the solar production of hydrogen	174
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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	169
Accelerating interfacial desolvation kinetics using NaF-rich composite sodium for high-performance all-climate sodium–metal batteries	167
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Aramid dielectric co-polymer: from molecular engineering to roll-to-roll scalability for high-temperature capacitive energy storage	167
N-dopants optimize the utilization of spontaneously formed photocharges in organic solar cells	166
A hexaanionic carboxyphenolate framework for high energy alkali cation storage	165

An integrated self-healing anode assembled via dynamic encapsulation of liquid metal with a 3D Ti₃C₂T_x network for enhanced lithium storage	163
Modular perovskite-BiVO₄ artificial leaves towards syngas synthesis on a m² scale	162
Combining component screening, machine learning and molecular engineering for the design of high-performance inverted perovskite solar cells	161
A high-rate and high-efficiency molten-salt sodium–oxygen battery	158
Direct conversion of thermal energy to stored electrochemical energy via a self-charging pyroelectrochemical cell	158
Halozincate ionic liquid electrolyte enabled high-temperature dendrite-free Zn metal batteries	156
A constant current triboelectric nanogenerator achieved by hysteretic and ordered charge migration in dielectric polymers	156
Trimming defective perovskite layer surfaces for high-performance solar cells	154
Highly efficient tandem luminescent solar concentrators based on eco-friendly copper iodide based hybrid nanoparticles and carbon dots	154
Distinct thermal runaway mechanisms of sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries	154
Towards standardized grid emission factors: methodological insights and best practices	153
Inorganic CsPbI₂Br halide perovskites: from fundamentals to solar cell optimizations	152
Managing the two mode outputs of triboelectric nanogenerators to reach a pulsed peak power density of 31 MW m⁻²	151
An all-in-one free-standing single-ion conducting semi-solid polymer electrolyte for high-performance practical Li metal batteries	150
Droplet energy harvesting panel	149
Additive engineering with 2,8-dibromo-dibenzothiophene-S,S-dioxide enabled tin-based perovskite solar cells with 14.98% power conversion efficiency	149
Molten salt electrolytes for electrochemical capacitors with energy densities exceeding 50 W h kg⁻¹	147
Perspectives for sustainability analysis of scalable perovskite photovoltaics	146
Does trapped O₂ form in the bulk of LiNiO₂ during charging?	142
Ultra-large dipole moment organic cations derived 3D/2D p–n heterojunction for high-efficiency carbon-based perovskite solar cells	141
Understanding and suppressing non-radiative losses in methylammonium-free wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells	140
Toward practical lithium-ion battery recycling: adding value, tackling circularity and recycling-oriented design	140
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%	140
Efficient rigid and flexible perovskite solar cells using strongly adsorbed molecules for lattice repair and grain boundary mitigation	139
Interphase control for high performance lithium metal batteries using ether aided ionic liquid electrolyte	138
Hydrogen bond-mediated pseudo-halide complexation for stable and efficient perovskite precursors and solar cells	138
Electrochemistry and energy conversion features of protonic ceramic cells with mixed ionic-electronic electrolytes	137
Lithium-ion battery cell formation: status and future directions towards a knowledge-based process design	136
All-organic siloxane strengthening polymer dielectric for high-temperature capacitive energy storage at harsh-environment electronics	136
Manipulating the D:A interfacial energetics and intermolecular packing for 19.2% efficiency organic photovoltaics	136
Redox mediator-modified self-assembled monolayer stabilizes a buried interface in efficient inverted perovskite solar cells	136
Dipole–dipole interactions for inhibiting solvent co-intercalation into a graphite anode to extend the horizon of electrolyte design	136
Engineering Ir-based catalysts for high current density applications in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers	134
An all-electrochem-active silicon anode enabled by spontaneous Li–Si alloying for ultra-high performance solid-state batteries	134
A structurally simple linear conjugated polymer toward practical application of organic solar cells	134
Decoupling light- and oxygen-induced degradation mechanisms of Sn–Pb perovskites in all perovskite tandem solar cells	134
Design and synthesis of triboelectric polymers for high performance triboelectric nanogenerators	134
All-polymer solar cells with 19% efficiency via introducing pincer-shaped non-covalent bond interactions	132
Omnidirectional diffusion of organic amine salts assisted by ordered arrays in porous lead iodide for two-step deposited large-area perovskite solar cells	130
Tailoring the surface cation configuration of Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites for controllable water oxidation performance	129
Tailoring acidic microenvironments for carbon-efficient CO₂electrolysis over a Ni–N–C catalyst in a membrane electrode assembly electrolyzer	129
A robust starch–polyacrylamide hydrogel with scavenging energy harvesting capacity for efficient solar thermoelectricity–freshwater cogeneration	129
The route for applied interfacial solar vapor generation: fundamental principles, device design, and practical application	129
A floatable photocatalyst to synergistically promote CO₂ reduction and water oxidation by creating oriented charge separation across a tri-phase interface	127
Quantitative relationships between film morphology, charge carrier dynamics, and photovoltaic performance in bulk-heterojunction binary vs. ternary acceptor blends	127
Stretchable thermogalvanic hydrogel thermocell with record-high specific output power density enabled by ion-induced crystallization	127
Unravelling the potential of sustainable aviation fuels to decarbonise the aviation sector	127
Direct air capture: process technology, techno-economic and socio-political challenges	127
Role of biofuels, electro-fuels, and blue fuels for shipping: environmental and economic life cycle considerations	126
Self-assembled multilayers direct a buffer interphase for long-life aqueous zinc-ion batteries	126
Negatively charged platinum nanoparticles on dititanium oxide electride for ultra-durable electrocatalytic oxygen reduction	126
Highly efficient sustainable strategies toward carbon-neutral energy production	126
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	125
Hydrogen liquefaction: a review of the fundamental physics, engineering practice and future opportunities	125
In situ polymerization of solid-state polymer electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: a review	125
Integrating sulfur-doped atomically dispersed FeN_x sites with small-sized Fe₃C nanoparticles for PEMFCs and beyond	125
First-row transition metal-based materials derived from bimetallic metal–organic frameworks as highly efficient electrocatalysts for electrochemical water splitting	125
Correction: Bridging capital discipline and energy scenarios	124
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Molecular design of high-performance wide-bandgap acceptor enables versatile organic photovoltaic applications	123
Engineered biocatalytic architecture for enhanced light utilisation in algal H₂ production	123
Carbon accounting without life cycle analysis	123
Mimicking ion and water management in poultry breeding for highly reversible zinc ion batteries	122
Introducing atomistic dynamics at van der Waals surfaces for enhancing the thermoelectric performance of layered Bi_0.4Sb_1.6Te₃	121
Combined, time-resolved, in situ neutron reflectometry and X-ray diffraction analysis of dynamic SEI formation during electrochemical N₂ reduction	121
Dual thermal-stimulated self-adhesive mixed-phase interface to enable ultra-long cycle life of solid-state sodium metal batteries	121
Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2022	121
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Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2023	120
Decarbonising electrical grids using photovoltaics with enhanced capacity factors	120
Correction: A robust starch–polyacrylamide hydrogel with scavenging energy harvesting capacity for efficient solar thermoelectricity–freshwater cogeneration	120
Reversibly tuning thermopower enabled by phase-change electrolytes for low-grade heat harvesting	120
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Coupling of indium clusters with atomic Fe–N₄ on carbon for long-term rechargeable Zn–air batteries	119
Thermoresponsive solid electrolyte interphase enables safe lithium–sulfur batteries with high energy density	118
Concurrent electrode–electrolyte interfaces engineering via nano-Si₃N₄ additive for high-rate, high-voltage lithium metal batteries	118
Determining overpotentials for the oxidation of alcohols by molecular electrocatalysts in non-aqueous solvents	118

Hole-transporting alternating copolymers for perovskite solar cells: thia[5]helicene comonomer outperforms planar perylothiophene analog	118
Mechanics and electrochemistry in nature-inspired functional batteries: fundamentals, configurations and devices	118
Incorporating a lithium-deficient layer and interfacial-confined catalysis enables the reversible redox of surface oxygen species in lithium-rich manganese-based oxides	118
Advancing geothermal energy utilization opportunities: potential and strategies for integrating direct air capture	117
Enhancing the reaction kinetics and structural stability of high-voltage LiCoO₂via polyanionic species anchoring	117
An ultra-high output self-managed power system based on a multilayer magnetic suspension hybrid nanogenerator for harvesting water wave energy	116
Defect-enhanced selective ion transport in an ionic nanocomposite for efficient energy harvesting from moisture	115
A bithiophene imide-based polymer donor for alloy-like ternary organic solar cells with over 20.5% efficiency and enhanced stability	115
Towards green and efficient chemical looping ammonia synthesis: design principles and advanced redox catalysts	113
Molecular modulation of nickel–salophen organic frameworks enables the selective photoreduction of CO₂at varying concentrations	113
Nano-carbon supported B/N-coordinated Fe single atoms with a tuned electronic structure for long lifespan zinc–iodine batteries	112
Morphodynamics of dendrite growth in alumina based all solid-state sodium metal batteries	112
A cross-linked nanoflower network and Se-doping enabling sulfur-rich SPAN towards lithium–sulfur batteries beyond 600 W h kg⁻¹	112
Highly selective catalytic oxidation of methane to methanol using Cu–Pd/anatase	112
Codesign of an integrated metal–insulator–semiconductor photocathode for photoelectrochemical reduction of CO₂ to ethylene	111
Triboelectric nanogenerators exhibiting ultrahigh charge density and energy density	111
A nature-inspired solution for water management in flow fields for electrochemical devices	110
Synergistic enhancement of charge extraction and heat dissipation in inverted perovskite solar cells via n-doped top interlayers	109
An asymmetric RE–O–Ru unit with bridged oxygen vacancies accelerates deprotonation during acidic water oxidation	109
Alternate heterogeneous superlattice control of lattice strain to stabilize Li-rich cathode	109
Recent progress in underground hydrogen storage	109
High-efficiency organic solar cells from low-cost pentacyclic fused-ring electron acceptors via crystal engineering	108
Durable, stretchable and washable inorganic-based woven thermoelectric textiles for power generation and solid-state cooling	108
High-performance see-through power windows	107
Constructing robust heterointerfaces for carrier viaduct via interfacial molecular bridges enables efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells	106
Lateral ion migration accelerates degradation in halide perovskite devices	105
[PbX₆]⁴⁻modulation and organic spacer construction for stable perovskite solar cells	104
Cover matters: enhanced performance of a multistage solar evaporator with tuned optical and thermal cover properties	104
Local reaction environment for selective electroreduction of carbon monoxide	103
Regulating interfacial kinetics boosts the durable A h-level zinc-ion batteries	102
Atomic Co decorated free-standing graphene electrode assembly for efficient hydrogen peroxide production in acid	102
An efficient and durable anode for ammonia protonic ceramic fuel cells	101
Carbene-catalyzed synthesis of a fluorophosphate cathode	101
Intrinsically stretchable, semi-transparent organic photovoltaics with high efficiency and mechanical robustness via a full-solution process	101
Ultrafast synthesis of an efficient urea oxidation electrocatalyst for urea-assisted fast-charging Zn–air batteries and water splitting	101
Custom-tailored solvent engineering for efficient wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells with a wide processing window and low V_OC losses	101
Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment for catalytic fast pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste	101
Screening metal cation additives driven by differential capacitance for Zn batteries	101
Ordered interface regulation at Zn electrodes induced by trace gum additives for high-performance aqueous batteries	100
Electrochemical processing in molten salts – a nuclear perspective	100
Tuning sorbent properties to reduce the cost of direct air capture	100
Engineering hosts for Zn anodes in aqueous Zn-ion batteries	99
Theoretical calculation-driven rational screening of d-block single-atom electrocatalysts based on d–p orbital hybridization for durable aqueous zinc–iodine batteries	99
Analysis of alternative bioenergy with carbon capture strategies: present and future	98
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Improving transparency in peer review at Energy & Environmental Science	97
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High efficiency of solution-processed inverted organic solar cells enabled by an aluminum oxide conjunction structure	97
Internal and external cultivation: unleashing the potential of photogenerated carrier dynamics behaviors to boost photocatalytic CO₂ hydrogenation	96
Scalable copper current collectors with precisely engineered lithiophilic alloy “skins” for durable lithium-metal batteries	96
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Sustainable protection of natural liquid enables ultra-stable inverted perovskite solar cells via allylic disulfide rearrangement	95
Comment on “Zinc/selenium conversion battery: a system highly compatible with both organic and aqueous electrolytes” by Z. Chen, F. Mo, T. Wang, Q. Yang, Z. Huang, D. Wang, G. Liang, A. Chen, Q. Li, Y	95
Revealing the electrochemical-autocatalytic coupling mechanism of Cu-based catalysts for high-potential formaldehyde oxidation	95
Importance of hydrogen oxidation reaction current in quantifying hydrogen crossover in PEM water electrolyzers at high differential pressure	95
Highly tailored gap-like structure for excellent thermoelectric performance	95
Halogen anion pre-homogenization of sequentially deposited wide bandgap perovskites for commercial textured perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells	95
A pH-dependent microkinetic modeling guided synthesis of porous dual-atom catalysts for efficient oxygen reduction in Zn–air batteries	95
Fewer temperature ties: scalable integration and broad selection of phase change materials for both heating and cooling	95
Competitive nucleation and growth behavior in Li–Se batteries	94
Dynamic disulfide bond networks enable self-healable and mechanically resilient intrinsically stretchable organic solar cells	94
Flooding revisited: electrolyte management ensures robust electrochemical CO₂ reduction	94
Atomistic observation and transient reordering of antisite Li/Fe defects toward sustainable LiFePO₄	94
Optimization of a combined power plant CO₂ capture and direct air capture concept for flexible power plant operation	93
Overcharge protection in aqueous zinc-ion batteries via self-sacrificial additives	93
Organic emitters with near-unity photoluminescence to reinforce buried interface of perovskite solar cells and modules	93
A comparative study of biogas and biomethane with natural gas and hydrogen alternatives	93
Membrane electrode assembly design for lithium-mediated electrochemical nitrogen reduction	93
Stepwise MXene and MOF conversion assisted ultrathin dual-carbon-protected V₂O₃ nanosheets for ultrafast and durable Zn-ion storage	93
Targeted design strategies for a highly activated carbon cloth cathode/anode to construct flexible and cuttable sodium Ion capacitors with an all-woven-structure	93
A universal strategy for defects and interface management enables highly efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells	92
Green-antisolvent-regulated distribution of p-type self-doping enables tin perovskite solar cells with an efficiency of over 14%	92
Brownian motor inspired monodirectional continuous spinning triboelectric nanogenerators for extracting energy from irregular gentle water waves	91
Achieving stable lithium metal anodes via the synergy of electrostatic shielding and the high Li⁺ flux inorganic interphase	91
New insights into aliovalent substituted halide solid electrolytes for cobalt-free all-solid state batteries	91
Intercalation of organics into layered structures enables superior interface compatibility and fast charge diffusion for dendrite-free Zn anodes	91
Elimination of charge accumulation by a self-assembled cocrystal interlayer for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells	91
A rooted interphase on sodium via in situ pre-implantation of fluorine atoms for high-performance sodium metal batteries	91
Reducing energy loss by developing luminescent triphenylamine functionalized electron acceptor for high performance organic solar cells	90
Unlocking the Potential of Internal Li-ion transfer in Ni-Rich Cathodes Blended with LiFePO₄ to Address First Cycle Irreversible Capacity Loss and Degradation	90
Some basics and details for better dual-ion batteries	90
Durable flexible direct current generation through the tribovoltaic effect in contact-separation mode	90
Strategies in cell design and operation for the electrosynthesis of ammonia: status and prospects	90
Electrostatic interaction bridges the charge transport kinetics and high-temperature capacitive energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics	90
Balancing polysulfide containment and energy loss in lithium–sulfur batteries	89
Boosting efficient alkaline fresh water and seawater electrolysis via electrochemical reconstruction	89
Inert is not inactive: origin of carbon dioxide electroreduction activity over a carbon current collector-based electrode	89
A carbonization/interfacial assembly-driven electroplating approach for water-splitting textile electrodes with remarkably low overpotentials and high operational stability	89
From lithium to emerging mono- and multivalent-cation-based rechargeable batteries: non-aqueous organic electrolyte and interphase perspectives	89
Customization nanoscale interfacial solvation structure for low-temperature lithium metal batteries	89
Laser-assisted high-performance PtRu alloy for pH-universal hydrogen evolution	89