OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Energy & Environmental Science is 52. 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 2022-05-01 to 2026-05-01.)

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Electrochemical quantification of phosphonic acid passivated surface sites of NiO _x for perovskite	329
Metallurgical refractory lining-guided inorganic binder for stable lithium storage in silicon microparticle anodes	317
A novel high-performance all-liquid formic acid redox fuel cell: simultaneously generating electricity and restoring the capacity of flow batteries	315
Transient interference-based spectroscopy for a molecular-bond-sensitive probe of lithium ion batteries	311
Low Pt loading with lattice strain for direct ethylene glycol fuel cells	305
Effects of cation superstructure ordering on oxygen redox stability in O2-type lithium-rich layered oxides	289
Near-cryogenic direct air capture using adsorbents	284
The growing metaverse sector can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 Gt CO₂e in the united states by 2050	282
Towards 26% efficiency in inverted perovskite solar cells via interfacial flipped band bending and suppressed deep-level traps	276
Electrophilic molecule-induced π–π interactions reduce energy disorder of the hole transport layer for highly efficient perovskite solar modules	261
Recent progress on metal–organic framework/polymer composite electrolytes for solid-state lithium metal batteries: ion transport regulation and interface engineering	248
A roadmap for achieving scalable, safe, and low-cost direct air carbon capture and storage	246
Advanced carbon-based rear electrodes for low-cost and efficient perovskite solar cells	242
Binder design strategies for cathode materials in advanced secondary batteries	242
Evaluating the techno-economic potential of defossilized air-to-syngas pathways	229
Constructing orderly crystal orientation with a bidirectional coordinator for high efficiency and stable perovskite solar cells	227
Hydroxylated organic semiconductors for efficient photovoltaics and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	227

Enhanced polysulfide trapping in Li–S batteries by dipole alignment in ferroelectric BaTiO₃	221
Inconsistency between superstructure stability and long-term cyclability of oxygen redox in Na layered oxides	219
Interfacial supramolecular interactions regulated oligomer networking into robust sub-nanochannels for efficient osmotic energy conversion	219
Tailored self-assembled monolayer molecules for perovskite/PERC tandem solar cells with efficiencies over 30%	217
Synthesis of stretchable triboelectric material with strain-compensating ability using gradient interpenetrating polymer networks	217
Radical scavenger-driven oxidation prevention and structural stabilization for efficient and stable tin-based perovskite solar cells	216
Innovative electrode designs for low-temperature electrochemical CO₂ reduction with ampere-level performance	213
Interfacial gradient engineering synergized with self-adaptive cathodic defense for durable Zn-ion batteries	209
A hindered-urea vitrimer: recyclable for circular use and upcyclable for rechargeable batteries	204
Combined intercalation and space-charge mechanism enabled high-capacity, ultrafast and long-lifespan sodium-ion storage for chalcogenide anodes	200
The evolution of photocatalytic H₂O₂ generation: from pure water to natural systems and beyond	197
Selective CO₂ electroreduction to multicarbon products exceeding 2 A cm⁻² in strong acids via a hollow-fiber Cu penetration electrode	195
3D printed triply periodic minimal surfaces as advanced structured packings for solvent-based CO₂ capture	194
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Prolonging the cycling lifetime of lithium metal batteries with a monolithic and inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interphase	190
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Singlet oxygen is not the main source of electrolyte degradation in lithium–oxygen batteries	188
Organic photo-battery with high operating voltage using a multi-junction organic solar cell and an organic redox-polymer-based battery	187
Thermodynamically controlled chemical regeneration of spent battery cathodes using recyclable electron donors under ambient conditions	187
Deciphering electrochemical interactions in metal–polymer catalysts for CO₂ reduction	186
Degradation path prediction of lithium-ion batteries under dynamic operating sequences	185
Elucidating the chirality transfer mechanisms during enantioselective synthesis for the spin-controlled oxygen evolution reaction	183
Renovating the surface matrix of FAPbl₃ perovskite quantum dots via phase-transfer catalysis for 16.29% efficiency solar cells	183
Quantifying interfacial energetics of 2D semiconductor electrodes using in situ spectroelectrochemistry and many-body theory	182
Unveiling the role of halide mixing in the crystallization kinetics and charge transfer mechanisms of wide-bandgap organic–inorganic halide perovskites	181
An integrated Janus hydrogel with different hydrophilicities and gradient pore structures for high-performance zinc-ion batteries	180
“Head surgery” of polycyclic o -quinones with cyanated aromatic rings towards high electron mobility acceptors enables 19.6% efficiency in additive-free	176
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On the interface electron transport problem of highly active IrO _x catalysts	170
Halozincate ionic liquid electrolyte enabled high-temperature dendrite-free Zn metal batteries	170
A constant current triboelectric nanogenerator achieved by hysteretic and ordered charge migration in dielectric polymers	170
Accelerating interfacial desolvation kinetics using NaF-rich composite sodium for high-performance all-climate sodium–metal batteries	170
Additive engineering with 2,8-dibromo-dibenzothiophene-S,S-dioxide enabled tin-based perovskite solar cells with 14.98% power conversion efficiency	170
Dipole–dipole interactions for inhibiting solvent co-intercalation into a graphite anode to extend the horizon of electrolyte design	169
N-dopants optimize the utilization of spontaneously formed photocharges in organic solar cells	169
Towards standardized grid emission factors: methodological insights and best practices	169
Decoupling light- and oxygen-induced degradation mechanisms of Sn–Pb perovskites in all perovskite tandem solar cells	169
Hydrogen bond-mediated pseudo-halide complexation for stable and efficient perovskite precursors and solar cells	167
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Integrating sulfur-doped atomically dispersed FeN_x sites with small-sized Fe₃C nanoparticles for PEMFCs and beyond	166
Tailoring the surface cation configuration of Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites for controllable water oxidation performance	165

Concurrent energy storage and decarbonization by metal–CO₂ batteries: aqueous or non-aqueous?	164
An all-in-one free-standing single-ion conducting semi-solid polymer electrolyte for high-performance practical Li metal batteries	163
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Negatively charged platinum nanoparticles on dititanium oxide electride for ultra-durable electrocatalytic oxygen reduction	160
Direct conversion of thermal energy to stored electrochemical energy via a self-charging pyroelectrochemical cell	160
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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	158
Managing the two mode outputs of triboelectric nanogenerators to reach a pulsed peak power density of 31 MW m⁻²	157
Inorganic CsPbI₂Br halide perovskites: from fundamentals to solar cell optimizations	156
A hexaanionic carboxyphenolate framework for high energy alkali cation storage	155
Reductive electron redistribution enables ultrafast charging in magnesium batteries	155
Thermal decomposition pathways and interfacial reactivity in potassium-ion batteries: focus on the electrolyte and anode	154
Distinct thermal runaway mechanisms of sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries	153
Anion-decoupled electrolytes enable stable cycling and fast interfacial kinetics for calcium metal anodes	150
Highly efficient sustainable strategies toward carbon-neutral energy production	150
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	150
Perspectives for sustainability analysis of scalable perovskite photovoltaics	149
A floatable photocatalyst to synergistically promote CO₂ reduction and water oxidation by creating oriented charge separation across a tri-phase interface	148
All-polymer solar cells with 19% efficiency via introducing pincer-shaped non-covalent bond interactions	148
Combining component screening, machine learning and molecular engineering for the design of high-performance inverted perovskite solar cells	147
Rational application mapping of diverse aqueous battery systems	147
Ultra-large dipole moment organic cations derived 3D/2D p–n heterojunction for high-efficiency carbon-based perovskite solar cells	147
Solid-state electrolytes expediting interface-compatible dual-conductive cathodes for all-solid-state batteries	146
Lithium-ion battery cell formation: status and future directions towards a knowledge-based process design	145
Quantitative relationships between film morphology, charge carrier dynamics, and photovoltaic performance in bulk-heterojunction binary vs. ternary acceptor blends	143
Mesoscale polymer regulation for fast-charging solid-state lithium metal batteries	143
−60 to 50 °C ultrawide-temperature flexible zinc–air batteries enabled by a ternary polar hydrogel electrolyte	142
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	142
Omnidirectional diffusion of organic amine salts assisted by ordered arrays in porous lead iodide for two-step deposited large-area perovskite solar cells	142
Tailoring acidic microenvironments for carbon-efficient CO₂electrolysis over a Ni–N–C catalyst in a membrane electrode assembly electrolyzer	142
In situ polymerization of solid-state polymer electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: a review	141
A defect-rich carbon induced built-in interfacial electric field accelerating ion-conduction towards superior-stable solid-state batteries	140
Harmonizing the assessment of (green) hydrogen supply chain: a modular and parametrized life cycle assessment framework	139
Towards space compatible perovskite solar cells: guidelines for thermal shock resilience and near space balloon testing	137
The route for applied interfacial solar vapor generation: fundamental principles, device design, and practical application	137
Role of biofuels, electro-fuels, and blue fuels for shipping: environmental and economic life cycle considerations	136
Modular perovskite-BiVO ₄ artificial leaves towards syngas synthesis on a m ² scale	134
Design and synthesis of triboelectric polymers for high performance triboelectric nanogenerators	134
Aramid dielectric co-polymer: from molecular engineering to roll-to-roll scalability for high-temperature capacitive energy storage	134
Redox mediator-modified self-assembled monolayer stabilizes a buried interface in efficient inverted perovskite solar cells	134
All-organic siloxane-strengthening polymer dielectrics for high-temperature capacitive energy storage in harsh-environment electronics	134
Efficient rigid and flexible perovskite solar cells using strongly adsorbed molecules for lattice repair and grain boundary mitigation	132
Self-assembled multilayers direct a buffer interphase for long-life aqueous zinc-ion batteries	132
Trimming defective perovskite layer surfaces for high-performance solar cells	131
Engineering Ir-based catalysts for high current density applications in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers	131
An all-electrochem-active silicon anode enabled by spontaneous Li–Si alloying for ultra-high performance solid-state batteries	130
Does trapped O ₂ form in the bulk of LiNiO ₂ during charging?	130
Bridging Redox Asymmetry in Hot and Cold Cells for Boosted Power Density in Thermally Regenerative Flow Batteries	130
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Kinetic pathways of fast lithium transport in solid electrolyte interphases with discrete inorganic components	129
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Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2022	128
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Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2023	128
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High-efficiency organic solar cells from low-cost pentacyclic fused-ring electron acceptors via crystal engineering	127
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Decarbonising electrical grids using photovoltaics with enhanced capacity factors	126
Hole-transporting alternating copolymers for perovskite solar cells: thia[5]helicene comonomer outperforms planar perylothiophene analog	125
Molecular modulation of nickel–salophen organic frameworks enables the selective photoreduction of CO₂at varying concentrations	125
Universal strategy of capacity compensation via the electrolyte for Li-ion batteries	125
Boosting tenfold recycling profit by a one-step calcination strategy for upcycling spent LiCoO ₂ to high-value Li ₆	124
Introducing atomistic dynamics at van der Waals surfaces for enhancing the thermoelectric performance of layered Bi_0.4Sb_1.6Te₃	124
Morphodynamics of dendrite growth in alumina based all solid-state sodium metal batteries	124
Combined, time-resolved, in situ neutron reflectometry and X-ray diffraction analysis of dynamic SEI formation during electrochemical N₂ reduction	124
Enhancing the reaction kinetics and structural stability of high-voltage LiCoO₂via polyanionic species anchoring	123
Carbon accounting without life cycle analysis	121
Coupling of indium clusters with atomic Fe–N₄ on carbon for long-term rechargeable Zn–air batteries	121
Local phase-modulated heterostructures for perovskite solar cells with high-efficiency and ultra-stability	120
Alternate heterogeneous superlattice control of lattice strain to stabilize Li-rich cathode	120
Screening metal cation additives driven by differential capacitance for Zn batteries	120
A bithiophene imide-based polymer donor for alloy-like ternary organic solar cells with over 20.5% efficiency and enhanced stability	119
Nano-carbon supported B/N-coordinated Fe single atoms with a tuned electronic structure for long lifespan zinc–iodine batteries	118
Constructing robust heterointerfaces for carrier viaduct via interfacial molecular bridges enables efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells	118
A cross-linked nanoflower network and Se-doping enabling sulfur-rich SPAN towards lithium–sulfur batteries beyond 600 W h kg ⁻¹	117
Incorporating a lithium-deficient layer and interfacial-confined catalysis enables the reversible redox of surface oxygen species in lithium-rich manganese-based oxides	117

Codesign of an integrated metal–insulator–semiconductor photocathode for photoelectrochemical reduction of CO₂ to ethylene	116
Ultrafast synthesis of an efficient urea oxidation electrocatalyst for urea-assisted fast-charging Zn–air batteries and water splitting	116
Synergistic enhancement of charge extraction and heat dissipation in inverted perovskite solar cells via n-doped top interlayers	116
Carbene-catalyzed synthesis of a fluorophosphate cathode	115
Advancing geothermal energy utilization opportunities: potential and strategies for integrating direct air capture	115
Reversibly tuning thermopower enabled by phase-change electrolytes for low-grade heat harvesting	115
Transition metal coordination to degradation products in battery electrolytes revealed by NMR and EPR spectroscopy	115
Highly selective catalytic oxidation of methane to methanol using Cu–Pd/anatase	114
A universal interfacial strategy for suppressing aluminum corrosion by confining H ⁺ /OH ⁻ dynamic	114
Theoretical calculation-driven rational screening of d-block single-atom electrocatalysts based on d–p orbital hybridization for durable aqueous zinc–iodine batteries	114
Engineered biocatalytic architecture for enhanced light utilisation in algal H ₂ production	114
Mimicking ion and water management in poultry breeding for highly reversible zinc ion batteries	113
Regulating interfacial kinetics boosts the durable A h-level zinc-ion batteries	113
Towards green and efficient chemical looping ammonia synthesis: design principles and advanced redox catalysts	112
Concurrent electrode–electrolyte interfaces engineering via nano-Si₃N₄ additive for high-rate, high-voltage lithium metal batteries	112
Molecular design of high-performance wide-bandgap acceptor enables versatile organic photovoltaic applications	112
Ordered interface regulation at Zn electrodes induced by trace gum additives for high-performance aqueous batteries	112
Thermoresponsive solid electrolyte interphase enables safe lithium–sulfur batteries with high energy density	112
Synergistic regulation of crystallization and the buried interface in Cs _x FA	111
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Intrinsically stretchable, semi-transparent organic photovoltaics with high efficiency and mechanical robustness via a full-solution process	111
An ultra-high output self-managed power system based on a multilayer magnetic suspension hybrid nanogenerator for harvesting water wave energy	110
Tuning sorbent properties to reduce the cost of direct air capture	110
Ultra-low-loading RuW nanoclusters coupled with W single atoms for efficient anion exchange membrane fuel cells	110
Triboelectric nanogenerators exhibiting ultrahigh charge density and energy density	109
Electrochemical processing in molten salts – a nuclear perspective	109
Thermodynamic inhibition of bromine-rich phase nucleation in wide-bandgap perovskites for operationally stable tandem solar cells	109
Scalable deposition and drying methods toward large-area monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells	109
An asymmetric RE–O–Ru unit with bridged oxygen vacancies accelerates deprotonation during acidic water oxidation	109
Engineering hosts for Zn anodes in aqueous Zn-ion batteries	108
Cover matters: enhanced performance of a multistage solar evaporator with tuned optical and thermal cover properties	108
A water-responsive molecule realizes stable Ah-scale Zn–I ₂ pouch cells with high Zn utilization	108
A nature-inspired solution for water management in flow fields for electrochemical devices	108
Dual thermal-stimulated self-adhesive mixed-phase interface to enable ultra-long cycle life of solid-state sodium metal batteries	107
Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment for catalytic fast pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste	107
Custom-tailored solvent engineering for efficient wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells with a wide processing window and low V_OC losses	106
Interfacial reactions take the lead: elucidating the dominant role of cathode–electrolyte interactions in triggering thermal runaway of high-nickel lithium-ion batteries	106
Mechanics and electrochemistry in nature-inspired functional batteries: fundamentals, configurations and devices	106
Recent progress in underground hydrogen storage	106
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Dynamic disulfide bond networks enable self-healable and mechanically resilient intrinsically stretchable organic solar cells	104
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Improving transparency in peer review at Energy & Environmental Science	104
Overcharge protection in aqueous zinc-ion batteries via self-sacrificial additives	103
High-voltage lithium-ion battery with a wide operating temperature range and fast-charging ability	103
Reconfiguring Zn deposition dynamics via an epitaxial Zn²⁺ pathway in profiled viscose rayon for long-cyclability zinc-ion batteries	103
Pre-zeolite framework super-MIEC anodes for high-rate lithium-ion batteries	102
Sustainable protection of natural liquid enables ultra-stable inverted perovskite solar cells via allylic disulfide rearrangement	102
Fewer temperature ties: scalable integration and broad selection of phase change materials for both heating and cooling	102
Organic emitters with near-unity photoluminescence to reinforce buried interface of perovskite solar cells and modules	102
Shamrock-shaped non-fullerene acceptors enable high-efficiency and high-voltage organic photovoltaics	102
A pH-dependent microkinetic modeling guided synthesis of porous dual-atom catalysts for efficient oxygen reduction in Zn–air batteries	102
Revealing the electrochemical-autocatalytic coupling mechanism of Cu-based catalysts for high-potential formaldehyde oxidation	101
Balancing polysulfide containment and energy loss in lithium–sulfur batteries	101
A rooted interphase on sodium via in situ pre-implantation of fluorine atoms for high-performance sodium metal batteries	101
Atomistic observation and transient reordering of antisite Li/Fe defects toward sustainable LiFePO₄	101
Targeted design strategies for a highly activated carbon cloth cathode/anode to construct flexible and cuttable sodium Ion capacitors with an all-woven-structure	101
Enhanced interface regulation via π-conjugated heterojunctions for high-efficiency inverted perovskite solar cells	101
High efficiency of solution-processed inverted organic solar cells enabled by an aluminum oxide conjunction structure	101
Brownian motor inspired monodirectional continuous spinning triboelectric nanogenerators for extracting energy from irregular gentle water waves	101
Green-antisolvent-regulated distribution of p-type self-doping enables tin perovskite solar cells with an efficiency of over 14%	101
A high-efficiency and stable organic solar cell with balanced crystallization kinetics	100
Internal and external cultivation: unleashing the potential of photogenerated carrier dynamics behaviors to boost photocatalytic CO₂ hydrogenation	100
Proton reservoirs in polymer photocatalysts for superior H₂O₂ photosynthesis	100
Unlocking the potential of internal Li-ion transfer in Ni-rich cathodes blended with LiFePO ₄ to address first cycle irreversible capacity loss and d	99
Electrostatic interaction bridges the charge transport kinetics and high-temperature capacitive energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics	99
Importance of hydrogen oxidation reaction current in quantifying hydrogen crossover in PEM water electrolyzers at high differential pressure	98
Inert is not inactive: origin of carbon dioxide electroreduction activity over a carbon current collector-based electrode	97
Superthermal solar interfacial evaporation is not due to reduced latent heat of water	97
Membrane electrode assembly design for lithium-mediated electrochemical nitrogen reduction	97
Achieving stable lithium metal anodes via the synergy of electrostatic shielding and the high Li⁺ flux inorganic interphase	97
Some basics and details for better dual-ion batteries	97
A stable 15-Ah anode-free Li pouch cell enabled by the electron resonance effect	97
Recent progress in monolithic two-terminal perovskite-based triple-junction solar cells	97
Covalent triazine frameworks for advanced energy storage: challenges and new opportunities	96
Regenerative in situ formed Bi nanoparticles on Bi₂O₂CO₃ nanosheets with Bi-vacancies for efficient and stable photocatalytic CO₂ reduction to format	96
Scalable copper current collectors with precisely engineered lithiophilic alloy “skins” for durable lithium-metal batteries	96
Optimizing electronic synergy of atomically dispersed dual-metal Ni–N₄ and Fe–N₄ sites with adjacent Fe nanoclusters for high-efficiency oxygen electrocatalysis	95
Stepwise MXene and MOF conversion assisted ultrathin dual-carbon-protected V₂O₃ nanosheets for ultrafast and durable Zn-ion storage	95
A universal strategy for defects and interface management enables highly efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells	95
Optimization of a combined power plant CO₂ capture and direct air capture concept for flexible power plant operation	95
Hydrogen oxidation electrocatalysts for anion-exchange membrane fuel cells: activity descriptors, stability regulation, and perspectives	95
A reversible self-assembled molecular layer for lithium metal batteries with high energy/power densities at ultra-low temperatures	95
Highly efficient photocatalytic H₂O₂production in microdroplets: accelerated charge separation and transfer at interfaces	94
A comparative study of biogas and biomethane with natural gas and hydrogen alternatives	94
Face-on oriented self-assembled molecules with enhanced π–π stacking for highly efficient inverted perovskite solar cells on rough FTO substrates	93
Elimination of charge accumulation by a self-assembled cocrystal interlayer for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells	93
Taming polyiodides: phenol chemistry for shuttle-free and durable zinc–iodine batteries	93
Reducing energy loss by developing luminescent triphenylamine functionalized electron acceptor for high performance organic solar cells	93
Stretching the future: strategies and emerging trends in stretchable organic photovoltaic materials	93