OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Energy & Environmental Science is 47. 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 2021-08-01 to 2025-08-01.)

Article	Citations
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A novel high-performance all-liquid formic acid redox fuel cell: simultaneously generating electricity and restoring the capacity of flow batteries	518
A hindered-urea vitrimer: recyclable for circular use and upcyclable for rechargeable batteries	437
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Radical scavenger-driven oxidation prevention and structural stabilization for efficient and stable tin-based perovskite solar cells	348
Quantifying interfacial energetics of 2D semiconductor electrodes using in situ spectroelectrochemistry and many-body theory	346
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Evaluating the techno-economic potential of defossilized air-to-syngas pathways	332
Identification of non-traditional coordination environments for iron ions in nickel hydroxide lattices	326
Enhanced polysulfide trapping in Li–S batteries by dipole alignment in ferroelectric BaTiO₃	315
Organic photo-battery with high operating voltage using a multi-junction organic solar cell and an organic redox-polymer-based battery	295
Synthesis of stretchable triboelectric material with strain-compensating ability using gradient interpenetrating polymer networks	283
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Elucidating the chirality transfer mechanisms during enantioselective synthesis for the spin-controlled oxygen evolution reaction	280
Innovative electrode designs for low-temperature electrochemical CO₂ reduction with ampere-level performance	277
Constructing a highly efficient “solid–polymer–solid” elastic ion transport network in cathodes activates the room temperature performance of all-solid-state lithium batteries	276
3D printed triply periodic minimal surfaces as advanced structured packings for solvent-based CO₂ capture	272
Effects of cation superstructure ordering on oxygen redox stability in O2-type lithium-rich layered oxides	255
Sequential separation-driven solar methane reforming for H₂ derivation under mild conditions	254
CO₂ capture by pumping surface acidity to the deep ocean	251

Demonstration of 10+ hour energy storage with ϕ1′′ laboratory size solid oxide iron–air batteries	247
Advanced carbon-based rear electrodes for low-cost and efficient perovskite solar cells	246
A roadmap for achieving scalable, safe, and low-cost direct air carbon capture and storage	245
The growing metaverse sector can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10 Gt CO₂e in the united states by 2050	238
Inconsistency between superstructure stability and long-term cyclability of oxygen redox in Na layered oxides	236
Thermodynamically controlled chemical regeneration of spent battery cathodes using recyclable electron donors under ambient conditions	235
“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	234
Interfacial gradient engineering synergized with self-adaptive cathodic defense for durable Zn-ion batteries	229
Near-cryogenic direct air capture using adsorbents	228
Combined intercalation and space-charge mechanism enabled high-capacity, ultrafast and long-lifespan sodium-ion storage for chalcogenide anodes	226
High-efficiency cathode potassium compensation and interfacial stability improvement enabled by dipotassium squarate for potassium-ion batteries	226
Prolonging the cycling lifetime of lithium metal batteries with a monolithic and inorganic-rich solid electrolyte interphase	224
Deciphering electrochemical interactions in metal–polymer catalysts for CO₂ reduction	216
Singlet oxygen is not the main source of electrolyte degradation in lithium–oxygen batteries	216
Degradation path prediction of lithium-ion batteries under dynamic operating sequences	215
An integrated Janus hydrogel with different hydrophilicities and gradient pore structures for high-performance zinc-ion batteries	214
Electrophilic molecule-induced π–π interactions reduce energy disorder of the hole transport layer for highly efficient perovskite solar modules	210
Binder design strategies for cathode materials in advanced secondary batteries	210
Constructing orderly crystal orientation with a bidirectional coordinator for high efficiency and stable perovskite solar cells	207
Hydroxylated organic semiconductors for efficient photovoltaics and photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	205
Towards 26% efficiency in inverted perovskite solar cells via interfacial flipped band bending and suppressed deep-level traps	205
Regulating the *OCCHO intermediate pathway towards highly selective photocatalytic CO₂ reduction to CH₃CHO over locally crystallized carbon nitride	201
Renovating the surface matrix of FAPbl₃ perovskite quantum dots via phase-transfer catalysis for 16.29% efficiency solar cells	199
Recent progress on metal–organic framework/polymer composite electrolytes for solid-state lithium metal batteries: ion transport regulation and interface engineering	198
Selective CO₂ electroreduction to multicarbon products exceeding 2 A cm⁻² in strong acids via a hollow-fiber Cu penetration electrode	197
The evolution of photocatalytic H₂O₂ generation: from pure water to natural systems and beyond	194
Low Pt loading with lattice strain for direct ethylene glycol fuel cells	193
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Kinetic pathways of fast lithium transport in solid electrolyte interphases with discrete inorganic components	187
Concurrent energy storage and decarbonization by metal–CO₂ batteries: aqueous or non-aqueous?	186
All-organic siloxane-strengthening polymer dielectrics for high-temperature capacitive energy storage in harsh-environment electronics	185
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	185
Solid-state electrolytes expediting interface-compatible dual-conductive cathodes for all-solid-state batteries	184
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Correction: Optimizing accuracy and efficacy in data-driven materials discovery for the solar production of hydrogen	183
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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	182
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A hexaanionic carboxyphenolate framework for high energy alkali cation storage	174
Direct conversion of thermal energy to stored electrochemical energy via a self-charging pyroelectrochemical cell	173
Towards standardized grid emission factors: methodological insights and best practices	172
Quantitative relationships between film morphology, charge carrier dynamics, and photovoltaic performance in bulk-heterojunction binary vs. ternary acceptor blends	171
Correction: High-efficiency, anode-free lithium–metal batteries with a close-packed homogeneous lithium morphology	170

Does trapped O₂ form in the bulk of LiNiO₂ during charging?	169
Hydrogen bond-mediated pseudo-halide complexation for stable and efficient perovskite precursors and solar cells	169
Inorganic CsPbI₂Br halide perovskites: from fundamentals to solar cell optimizations	169
Unravelling the potential of sustainable aviation fuels to decarbonise the aviation sector	168
Role of biofuels, electro-fuels, and blue fuels for shipping: environmental and economic life cycle considerations	164
Highly efficient tandem luminescent solar concentrators based on eco-friendly copper iodide based hybrid nanoparticles and carbon dots	161
A mechanistic study of the dopant-induced breakdown in halide perovskites using solid state energy storage devices	161
N-dopants optimize the utilization of spontaneously formed photocharges in organic solar cells	161
Modular perovskite-BiVO₄ artificial leaves towards syngas synthesis on a m² scale	161
On the interface electron transport problem of highly active IrO_x catalysts	159
Droplet energy harvesting panel	158
Aramid dielectric co-polymer: from molecular engineering to roll-to-roll scalability for high-temperature capacitive energy storage	157
A high-rate and high-efficiency molten-salt sodium–oxygen battery	154
Tailoring the surface cation configuration of Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites for controllable water oxidation performance	154
Combining component screening, machine learning and molecular engineering for the design of high-performance inverted perovskite solar cells	154
Understanding and suppressing non-radiative losses in methylammonium-free wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells	154
A structurally simple linear conjugated polymer toward practical application of organic solar cells	152
A floatable photocatalyst to synergistically promote CO₂ reduction and water oxidation by creating oriented charge separation across a tri-phase interface	151
Omnidirectional diffusion of organic amine salts assisted by ordered arrays in porous lead iodide for two-step deposited large-area perovskite solar cells	151
Perspectives for sustainability analysis of scalable perovskite photovoltaics	150
Electrochemistry and energy conversion features of protonic ceramic cells with mixed ionic-electronic electrolytes	149
Stretchable thermogalvanic hydrogel thermocell with record-high specific output power density enabled by ion-induced crystallization	148
Interphase control for high performance lithium metal batteries using ether aided ionic liquid electrolyte	145
Additive engineering with 2,8-dibromo-dibenzothiophene-S,S-dioxide enabled tin-based perovskite solar cells with 14.98% power conversion efficiency	145
Redox mediator-modified self-assembled monolayer stabilizes a buried interface in efficient inverted perovskite solar cells	144
An all-electrochem-active silicon anode enabled by spontaneous Li–Si alloying for ultra-high performance solid-state batteries	143
Trimming defective perovskite layer surfaces for high-performance solar cells	143
Design and synthesis of triboelectric polymers for high performance triboelectric nanogenerators	143
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
Accelerating interfacial desolvation kinetics using NaF-rich composite sodium for high-performance all-climate sodium–metal batteries	142
An integrated self-healing anode assembled via dynamic encapsulation of liquid metal with a 3D Ti₃C₂T_x network for enhanced lithium storage	141
Engineering Ir-based catalysts for high current density applications in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers	141
In situ polymerization of solid-state polymer electrolytes for lithium metal batteries: a review	140
Dipole–dipole interactions for inhibiting solvent co-intercalation into a graphite anode to extend the horizon of electrolyte design	140
Tailoring acidic microenvironments for carbon-efficient CO₂electrolysis over a Ni–N–C catalyst in a membrane electrode assembly electrolyzer	139
Hydrogen liquefaction: a review of the fundamental physics, engineering practice and future opportunities	138
Direct air capture: process technology, techno-economic and socio-political challenges	137
A constant current triboelectric nanogenerator achieved by hysteretic and ordered charge migration in dielectric polymers	137
Toward practical lithium-ion battery recycling: adding value, tackling circularity and recycling-oriented design	137
The route for applied interfacial solar vapor generation: fundamental principles, device design, and practical application	136
Managing the two mode outputs of triboelectric nanogenerators to reach a pulsed peak power density of 31 MW m⁻²	136
All-polymer solar cells with 19% efficiency via introducing pincer-shaped non-covalent bond interactions	136
Decoupling light- and oxygen-induced degradation mechanisms of Sn–Pb perovskites in all perovskite tandem solar cells	135
Negatively charged platinum nanoparticles on dititanium oxide electride for ultra-durable electrocatalytic oxygen reduction	135
Efficient rigid and flexible perovskite solar cells using strongly adsorbed molecules for lattice repair and grain boundary mitigation	134
First-row transition metal-based materials derived from bimetallic metal–organic frameworks as highly efficient electrocatalysts for electrochemical water splitting	133
Distinct thermal runaway mechanisms of sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries	133
Self-assembled multilayers direct a buffer interphase for long-life aqueous zinc-ion batteries	133
Mesoscale polymer regulation for fast-charging solid-state lithium metal batteries	133
Lithium-ion battery cell formation: status and future directions towards a knowledge-based process design	132
Molten salt electrolytes for electrochemical capacitors with energy densities exceeding 50 W h kg⁻¹	132
Highly efficient sustainable strategies toward carbon-neutral energy production	132
A defect-rich carbon induced built-in interfacial electric field accelerating ion-conduction towards superior-stable solid-state batteries	131
A robust starch–polyacrylamide hydrogel with scavenging energy harvesting capacity for efficient solar thermoelectricity–freshwater cogeneration	131
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%	131
An all-in-one free-standing single-ion conducting semi-solid polymer electrolyte for high-performance practical Li metal batteries	130
Halozincate ionic liquid electrolyte enabled high-temperature dendrite-free Zn metal batteries	129
Manipulating the D:A interfacial energetics and intermolecular packing for 19.2% efficiency organic photovoltaics	129
Ultra-large dipole moment organic cations derived 3D/2D p–n heterojunction for high-efficiency carbon-based perovskite solar cells	128
Integrating sulfur-doped atomically dispersed FeN_x sites with small-sized Fe₃C nanoparticles for PEMFCs and beyond	128
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Correction: Bridging capital discipline and energy scenarios	127
Carbon accounting without life cycle analysis	127
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A cross-linked nanoflower network and Se-doping enabling sulfur-rich SPAN towards lithium–sulfur batteries beyond 600 W h kg⁻¹	126
Intrinsically stretchable, semi-transparent organic photovoltaics with high efficiency and mechanical robustness via a full-solution process	126
Dual thermal-stimulated self-adhesive mixed-phase interface to enable ultra-long cycle life of solid-state sodium metal batteries	126
Recent progress in underground hydrogen storage	126
Hole-transporting alternating copolymers for perovskite solar cells: thia[5]helicene comonomer outperforms planar perylothiophene analog	126
High-efficiency organic solar cells from low-cost pentacyclic fused-ring electron acceptors via crystal engineering	125
Reversibly tuning thermopower enabled by phase-change electrolytes for low-grade heat harvesting	125
Towards green and efficient chemical looping ammonia synthesis: design principles and advanced redox catalysts	125
Thermoresponsive solid electrolyte interphase enables safe lithium–sulfur batteries with high energy density	125
Local phase-modulated heterostructures for perovskite solar cells with high-efficiency and ultra-stability	124
An asymmetric RE–O–Ru unit with bridged oxygen vacancies accelerates deprotonation during acidic water oxidation	124
Morphodynamics of dendrite growth in alumina based all solid-state sodium metal batteries	124
Engineered biocatalytic architecture for enhanced light utilisation in algal H₂ production	122
Molecular design of high-performance wide-bandgap acceptor enables versatile organic photovoltaic applications	122
Determining overpotentials for the oxidation of alcohols by molecular electrocatalysts in non-aqueous solvents	121

Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2022	121
Combined, time-resolved, in situ neutron reflectometry and X-ray diffraction analysis of dynamic SEI formation during electrochemical N₂ reduction	121
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Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2023	120
Correction: A robust starch–polyacrylamide hydrogel with scavenging energy harvesting capacity for efficient solar thermoelectricity–freshwater cogeneration	120
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Incorporating a lithium-deficient layer and interfacial-confined catalysis enables the reversible redox of surface oxygen species in lithium-rich manganese-based oxides	119
Mechanics and electrochemistry in nature-inspired functional batteries: fundamentals, configurations and devices	119
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Decarbonising electrical grids using photovoltaics with enhanced capacity factors	118
An efficient and durable anode for ammonia protonic ceramic fuel cells	118
Ultrafast synthesis of an efficient urea oxidation electrocatalyst for urea-assisted fast-charging Zn–air batteries and water splitting	118
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Nano-carbon supported B/N-coordinated Fe single atoms with a tuned electronic structure for long lifespan zinc–iodine batteries	117
Advancing geothermal energy utilization opportunities: potential and strategies for integrating direct air capture	117
Mimicking ion and water management in poultry breeding for highly reversible zinc ion batteries	117
Theoretical calculation-driven rational screening of d-block single-atom electrocatalysts based on d–p orbital hybridization for durable aqueous zinc–iodine batteries	116
Analysis of alternative bioenergy with carbon capture strategies: present and future	115
A nature-inspired solution for water management in flow fields for electrochemical devices	115
Enhancing the reaction kinetics and structural stability of high-voltage LiCoO₂via polyanionic species anchoring	115
Concurrent electrode–electrolyte interfaces engineering via nano-Si₃N₄ additive for high-rate, high-voltage lithium metal batteries	113
Defect-enhanced selective ion transport in an ionic nanocomposite for efficient energy harvesting from moisture	112
Molecular modulation of nickel–salophen organic frameworks enables the selective photoreduction of CO₂at varying concentrations	112
Codesign of an integrated metal–insulator–semiconductor photocathode for photoelectrochemical reduction of CO₂ to ethylene	112
Atomic Co decorated free-standing graphene electrode assembly for efficient hydrogen peroxide production in acid	111
Coupling of indium clusters with atomic Fe–N₄ on carbon for long-term rechargeable Zn–air batteries	110
An ultra-high output self-managed power system based on a multilayer magnetic suspension hybrid nanogenerator for harvesting water wave energy	110
Highly selective catalytic oxidation of methane to methanol using Cu–Pd/anatase	109
Tuning sorbent properties to reduce the cost of direct air capture	109
Interfacial reactions take the lead: elucidating the dominant role of cathode–electrolyte interactions in triggering thermal runaway of high-nickel lithium-ion batteries	109
Screening metal cation additives driven by differential capacitance for Zn batteries	109
Introducing atomistic dynamics at van der Waals surfaces for enhancing the thermoelectric performance of layered Bi_0.4Sb_1.6Te₃	108
Ordered interface regulation at Zn electrodes induced by trace gum additives for high-performance aqueous batteries	108
[PbX₆]⁴⁻modulation and organic spacer construction for stable perovskite solar cells	108
Triboelectric nanogenerators exhibiting ultrahigh charge density and energy density	107
Durable, stretchable and washable inorganic-based woven thermoelectric textiles for power generation and solid-state cooling	106
A bithiophene imide-based polymer donor for alloy-like ternary organic solar cells with over 20.5% efficiency and enhanced stability	106
Electrochemical processing in molten salts – a nuclear perspective	106
Engineering hosts for Zn anodes in aqueous Zn-ion batteries	105
Custom-tailored solvent engineering for efficient wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells with a wide processing window and low V_OC losses	105
Synergistic enhancement of charge extraction and heat dissipation in inverted perovskite solar cells via n-doped top interlayers	105
Alternate heterogeneous superlattice control of lattice strain to stabilize Li-rich cathode	104
High-performance see-through power windows	104
Constructing robust heterointerfaces for carrier viaduct via interfacial molecular bridges enables efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells	103
Carbene-catalyzed synthesis of a fluorophosphate cathode	103
Techno-economic analysis and life cycle assessment for catalytic fast pyrolysis of mixed plastic waste	103
Lateral ion migration accelerates degradation in halide perovskite devices	103
Regulating interfacial kinetics boosts the durable A h-level zinc-ion batteries	103
Cover matters: enhanced performance of a multistage solar evaporator with tuned optical and thermal cover properties	102
Local reaction environment for selective electroreduction of carbon monoxide	102
Improving transparency in peer review at Energy & Environmental Science	101
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Revealing the electrochemical-autocatalytic coupling mechanism of Cu-based catalysts for high-potential formaldehyde oxidation	99
Dynamic disulfide bond networks enable self-healable and mechanically resilient intrinsically stretchable organic solar cells	99
Competitive nucleation and growth behavior in Li–Se batteries	99
High efficiency of solution-processed inverted organic solar cells enabled by an aluminum oxide conjunction structure	99
Unlocking the Potential of Internal Li-ion transfer in Ni-Rich Cathodes Blended with LiFePO₄ to Address First Cycle Irreversible Capacity Loss and Degradation	99
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Importance of hydrogen oxidation reaction current in quantifying hydrogen crossover in PEM water electrolyzers at high differential pressure	98
Flooding revisited: electrolyte management ensures robust electrochemical CO₂ reduction	98
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	98
Cascaded energy landscape as a key driver for slow yet efficient charge separation with small energy offset in organic solar cells	98
A carbonization/interfacial assembly-driven electroplating approach for water-splitting textile electrodes with remarkably low overpotentials and high operational stability	97
Reconfiguring Zn deposition dynamics via an epitaxial Zn²⁺ pathway in profiled viscose rayon for long-cyclability zinc-ion batteries	97
Scalable copper current collectors with precisely engineered lithiophilic alloy “skins” for durable lithium-metal batteries	97
A pH-dependent microkinetic modeling guided synthesis of porous dual-atom catalysts for efficient oxygen reduction in Zn–air batteries	97
A high-efficiency and stable organic solar cell with balanced crystallization kinetics	97
Fewer temperature ties: scalable integration and broad selection of phase change materials for both heating and cooling	97
Highly tailored gap-like structure for excellent thermoelectric performance	96
Elimination of charge accumulation by a self-assembled cocrystal interlayer for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells	96
Pre-zeolite framework super-MIEC anodes for high-rate lithium-ion batteries	96
Reducing energy loss by developing luminescent triphenylamine functionalized electron acceptor for high performance organic solar cells	96
Shamrock-shaped non-fullerene acceptors enable high-efficiency and high-voltage organic photovoltaics	96
Durable flexible direct current generation through the tribovoltaic effect in contact-separation mode	95
Optimization of a combined power plant CO₂ capture and direct air capture concept for flexible power plant operation	95
Overcharge protection in aqueous zinc-ion batteries via self-sacrificial additives	95
Strategies in cell design and operation for the electrosynthesis of ammonia: status and prospects	94
Electrostatic interaction bridges the charge transport kinetics and high-temperature capacitive energy storage performance of polymer dielectrics	94
A comparative study of biogas and biomethane with natural gas and hydrogen alternatives	94
Regenerative in situ formed Bi nanoparticles on Bi₂O₂CO₃ nanosheets with Bi-vacancies for efficient and stable photocatalytic CO₂ reduction to format	94
Internal and external cultivation: unleashing the potential of photogenerated carrier dynamics behaviors to boost photocatalytic CO₂ hydrogenation	93
Stepwise MXene and MOF conversion assisted ultrathin dual-carbon-protected V₂O₃ nanosheets for ultrafast and durable Zn-ion storage	93
Membrane electrode assembly design for lithium-mediated electrochemical nitrogen reduction	93
A reversible self-assembled molecular layer for lithium metal batteries with high energy/power densities at ultra-low temperatures	93
Superthermal solar interfacial evaporation is not due to reduced latent heat of water	93
Sustainable protection of natural liquid enables ultra-stable inverted perovskite solar cells via allylic disulfide rearrangement	93
Highly efficient photocatalytic H₂O₂production in microdroplets: accelerated charge separation and transfer at interfaces	93
Optimizing electronic synergy of atomically dispersed dual-metal Ni–N₄ and Fe–N₄ sites with adjacent Fe nanoclusters for high-efficiency oxygen electrocatalysis	92
Targeted design strategies for a highly activated carbon cloth cathode/anode to construct flexible and cuttable sodium Ion capacitors with an all-woven-structure	92
A durable half-metallic diatomic catalyst for efficient oxygen reduction	92