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(The median citation count of Nature Energy is 5. 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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Non-fullerene acceptors with branched side chains and improved molecular packing to exceed 18% efficiency in organic solar cells1365
Current status and future directions of multivalent metal-ion batteries851
Boron-doped nitrogen-deficient carbon nitride-based Z-scheme heterostructures for photocatalytic overall water splitting794
Electrochemical reduction of nitrate to ammonia via direct eight-electron transfer using a copper–molecular solid catalyst777
Realizing high zinc reversibility in rechargeable batteries689
Molecular design for electrolyte solvents enabling energy-dense and long-cycling lithium metal batteries673
Structural transformation of highly active metal–organic framework electrocatalysts during the oxygen evolution reaction666
Post-lithium-ion battery cell production and its compatibility with lithium-ion cell production infrastructure655
Understanding and applying coulombic efficiency in lithium metal batteries553
The justice and equity implications of the clean energy transition515
All-perovskite tandem solar cells with 24.2% certified efficiency and area over 1 cm2 using surface-anchoring zwitterionic antioxidant505
New roads and challenges for fuel cells in heavy-duty transportation498
The role of adsorbed hydroxide in hydrogen evolution reaction kinetics on modified platinum419
Highly selective electrocatalytic CO2 reduction to ethanol by metallic clusters dynamically formed from atomically dispersed copper413
Tailoring electrolyte solvation for Li metal batteries cycled at ultra-low temperature401
Intact 2D/3D halide junction perovskite solar cells via solid-phase in-plane growth380
Molecular engineering of dispersed nickel phthalocyanines on carbon nanotubes for selective CO2 reduction379
Rational solvent molecule tuning for high-performance lithium metal battery electrolytes374
Formulating energy density for designing practical lithium–sulfur batteries374
Efficient electrically powered CO2-to-ethanol via suppression of deoxygenation371
Two-dimensional Ruddlesden–Popper layered perovskite solar cells based on phase-pure thin films354
Hydrothermal deposition of antimony selenosulfide thin films enables solar cells with 10% efficiency346
Ultra-high-voltage Ni-rich layered cathodes in practical Li metal batteries enabled by a sulfonamide-based electrolyte342
Processing thin but robust electrolytes for solid-state batteries340
Nickel ferrocyanide as a high-performance urea oxidation electrocatalyst323
Diagnosing and correcting anode-free cell failure via electrolyte and morphological analysis313
Rejuvenating dead lithium supply in lithium metal anodes by iodine redox300
Balancing interfacial reactions to achieve long cycle life in high-energy lithium metal batteries297
Heuristic solution for achieving long-term cycle stability for Ni-rich layered cathodes at full depth of discharge292
Low-temperature and high-rate-charging lithium metal batteries enabled by an electrochemically active monolayer-regulated interface291
Reactive boride infusion stabilizes Ni-rich cathodes for lithium-ion batteries291
First-cycle voltage hysteresis in Li-rich 3d cathodes associated with molecular O2 trapped in the bulk291
Pt/Fe2O3 with Pt–Fe pair sites as a catalyst for oxygen reduction with ultralow Pt loading288
Atomically dispersed iron sites with a nitrogen–carbon coating as highly active and durable oxygen reduction catalysts for fuel cells284
A holistic approach to interface stabilization for efficient perovskite solar modules with over 2,000-hour operational stability281
Bridging the gap between highly active oxygen reduction reaction catalysts and effective catalyst layers for proton exchange membrane fuel cells272
High areal capacity, long cycle life 4 V ceramic all-solid-state Li-ion batteries enabled by chloride solid electrolytes271
Challenges in speeding up solid-state battery development270
Understanding Co roles towards developing Co-free Ni-rich cathodes for rechargeable batteries264
Gas diffusion electrodes, reactor designs and key metrics of low-temperature CO2 electrolysers262
High-performing commercial Fe–N–C cathode electrocatalyst for anion-exchange membrane fuel cells250
Moving beyond 99.9% Coulombic efficiency for lithium anodes in liquid electrolytes249
Life-cycle assessment of an industrial direct air capture process based on temperature–vacuum swing adsorption247
The design space for long-duration energy storage in decarbonized power systems246
A guest-assisted molecular-organization approach for >17% efficiency organic solar cells using environmentally friendly solvents246
Thermally modulated lithium iron phosphate batteries for mass-market electric vehicles246
A unified description of non-radiative voltage losses in organic solar cells246
Design rules for high-efficiency both-sides-contacted silicon solar cells with balanced charge carrier transport and recombination losses245
Defect compensation in formamidinium–caesium perovskites for highly efficient solar mini-modules with improved photostability226
Assessment methods and performance metrics for redox flow batteries224
Designing anion exchange membranes for CO2 electrolysers220
Pressure-tailored lithium deposition and dissolution in lithium metal batteries220
The role of exciton lifetime for charge generation in organic solar cells at negligible energy-level offsets219
High-power Mg batteries enabled by heterogeneous enolization redox chemistry and weakly coordinating electrolytes217
Greenhouse-inspired supra-photothermal CO2 catalysis214
Free-standing ultrathin lithium metal–graphene oxide host foils with controllable thickness for lithium batteries211
Impact of declining renewable energy costs on electrification in low-emission scenarios209
Tailored catalyst microenvironments for CO2 electroreduction to multicarbon products on copper using bilayer ionomer coatings204
A high-energy-density and long-life initial-anode-free lithium battery enabled by a Li2O sacrificial agent194
Flexible all-perovskite tandem solar cells approaching 25% efficiency with molecule-bridged hole-selective contact191
Simplified interconnection structure based on C60/SnO2-x for all-perovskite tandem solar cells191
Research and development priorities for silicon photovoltaic module recycling to support a circular economy191
Impacts of climate change on energy systems in global and regional scenarios189
Operando cathode activation with alkali metal cations for high current density operation of water-fed zero-gap carbon dioxide electrolysers181
Interplay between temperature and bandgap energies on the outdoor performance of perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells180
Regulating electrodeposition morphology in high-capacity aluminium and zinc battery anodes using interfacial metal–substrate bonding177
Expert elicitation survey predicts 37% to 49% declines in wind energy costs by 2050177
Progress and prospects for ultrathin solar cells176
The role of O2 in O-redox cathodes for Li-ion batteries175
Ultralight and fire-extinguishing current collectors for high-energy and high-safety lithium-ion batteries174
Generation of long-lived charges in organic semiconductor heterojunction nanoparticles for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution174
National growth dynamics of wind and solar power compared to the growth required for global climate targets173
Evolution of defects during the degradation of metal halide perovskite solar cells under reverse bias and illumination172
Low-bandgap mixed tin–lead iodide perovskites with reduced methylammonium for simultaneous enhancement of solar cell efficiency and stability171
Double-atom catalysts as a molecular platform for heterogeneous oxygen evolution electrocatalysis170
Efficient bifacial monolithic perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells via bandgap engineering168
An alcohol-dispersed conducting polymer complex for fully printable organic solar cells with improved stability168
Ampere-hour-scale zinc–air pouch cells162
Size effects and active state formation of cobalt oxide nanoparticles during the oxygen evolution reaction161
Molecularly engineered photocatalyst sheet for scalable solar formate production from carbon dioxide and water161
Stabilization of formamidinium lead triiodide α-phase with isopropylammonium chloride for perovskite solar cells161
Low-solvation electrolytes for high-voltage sodium-ion batteries158
Operando decoding of chemical and thermal events in commercial Na(Li)-ion cells via optical sensors157
Lithiated metallic molybdenum disulfide nanosheets for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries154
Additive engineering for robust interphases to stabilize high-Ni layered structures at ultra-high voltage of 4.8 V152
The critical role of composition-dependent intragrain planar defects in the performance of MA1–xFAxPbI3 perovskite solar cells152
Organic solar cells using oligomer acceptors for improved stability and efficiency151
Monolithic perovskite/organic tandem solar cells with 23.6% efficiency enabled by reduced voltage losses and optimized interconnecting layer148
Fuel cells with an operational range of –20 °C to 200 °C enabled by phosphoric acid-doped intrinsically ultramicroporous membranes147
Suppressed recombination loss in organic photovoltaics adopting a planar–mixed heterojunction architecture147
Calendar aging of silicon-containing batteries144
An open-access database and analysis tool for perovskite solar cells based on the FAIR data principles144
It’s time to focus on organic solar cell stability143
Interfacial engineering to achieve an energy density of over 200 Wh kg−1 in sodium batteries143
Continuous transition from double-layer to Faradaic charge storage in confined electrolytes141
Five thermal energy grand challenges for decarbonization140
Strategies to improve light utilization in solar fuel synthesis135
Electrochemical upgrade of CO2 from amine capture solution133
Carrier control in Sn–Pb perovskites via 2D cation engineering for all-perovskite tandem solar cells with improved efficiency and stability132
Stoichiometric methane conversion to ethane using photochemical looping at ambient temperature131
Corrosion of lithium metal anodes during calendar ageing and its microscopic origins131
A bilayer conducting polymer structure for planar perovskite solar cells with over 1,400 hours operational stability at elevated temperatures130
Trapping lead in perovskite solar modules with abundant and low-cost cation-exchange resins130
Aqueous electrolyte design for super-stable 2.5 V LiMn2O4 || Li4Ti5O12 pouch cells130
Practical assessment of the performance of aluminium battery technologies130
Elemental de-mixing-induced epitaxial kesterite/CdS interface enabling 13%-efficiency kesterite solar cells125
Probabilistic feasibility space of scaling up green hydrogen supply124
A systematic review of the costs and impacts of integrating variable renewables into power grids124
Electrochemical synthesis of continuous metal–organic framework membranes for separation of hydrocarbons122
Photochromic dye-sensitized solar cells with light-driven adjustable optical transmission and power conversion efficiency121
The role of high-socioeconomic-status people in locking in or rapidly reducing energy-driven greenhouse gas emissions121
Offshore wind competitiveness in mature markets without subsidy120
Silicon anodes120
Introducing high-valence elements into cobalt-free layered cathodes for practical lithium-ion batteries120
Homogeneous and mechanically stable solid–electrolyte interphase enabled by trioxane-modulated electrolytes for lithium metal batteries119
Sociodemographic disparities in energy insecurity among low-income households before and during the COVID-19 pandemic119
Subnano-sized silicon anode via crystal growth inhibition mechanism and its application in a prototype battery pack118
The impact of surface composition on the interfacial energetics and photoelectrochemical properties of BiVO4114
Improving Pd–N–C fuel cell electrocatalysts through fluorination-driven rearrangements of local coordination environment112
COVID-19 assistance needs to target energy insecurity112
Silicon heterojunction solar cells with up to 26.81% efficiency achieved by electrically optimized nanocrystalline-silicon hole contact layers111
Monitoring oxygen production on mass-selected iridium–tantalum oxide electrocatalysts110
Persistent and partially mobile oxygen vacancies in Li-rich layered oxides109
Degradation mechanisms of perovskite solar cells under vacuum and one atmosphere of nitrogen109
Efficient electrosynthesis of n-propanol from carbon monoxide using a Ag–Ru–Cu catalyst109
A universal close-space annealing strategy towards high-quality perovskite absorbers enabling efficient all-perovskite tandem solar cells107
Selective CO2 electrocatalysis at the pseudocapacitive nanoparticle/ordered-ligand interlayer106
Ultrafast ion transport at a cathode–electrolyte interface and its strong dependence on salt solvation106
H2O2 generation from O2 and H2O on a near-infrared absorbing porphyrin supramolecular photocatalyst106
A cascade electrocaloric cooling device for large temperature lift105
Li-ion battery electrolytes105
Rate capability and Ragone plots for phase change thermal energy storage105
Reframing incentives for climate policy action103
Differences in carbon emissions reduction between countries pursuing renewable electricity versus nuclear power103
Polysulfide-based redox flow batteries with long life and low levelized cost enabled by charge-reinforced ion-selective membranes103
Urgent need for post-growth climate mitigation scenarios100
Ta–TiOx nanoparticles as radical scavengers to improve the durability of Fe–N–C oxygen reduction catalysts99
Burden of the global energy price crisis on households99
Modulating crystal growth of formamidinium–caesium perovskites for over 200 cm2 photovoltaic sub-modules99
Advances and challenges in understanding the microscopic structure–property–performance relationship in perovskite solar cells97
Reversible hydrogenation of carbon dioxide to formic acid using a Mn-pincer complex in the presence of lysine95
Hydrogen production via microwave-induced water splitting at low temperature91
Spectroscopic insights into high defect tolerance of Zn:CuInSe2 quantum-dot-sensitized solar cells91
A silicon carbide-based highly transparent passivating contact for crystalline silicon solar cells approaching efficiencies of 24%90
Investigation and mitigation of degradation mechanisms in Cu2O photoelectrodes for CO2 reduction to ethylene90
Breaking the hard-to-abate bottleneck in China’s path to carbon neutrality with clean hydrogen89
Control of the phase evolution of kesterite by tuning of the selenium partial pressure for solar cells with 13.8% certified efficiency89
2D/3D heterojunction engineering at the buried interface towards high-performance inverted methylammonium-free perovskite solar cells88
Surface in situ reconstruction of inorganic perovskite films enabling long carrier lifetimes and solar cells with 21% efficiency87
Bifunctional ionomers for efficient co-electrolysis of CO2 and pure water towards ethylene production at industrial-scale current densities87
Understanding environmental trade-offs and resource demand of direct air capture technologies through comparative life-cycle assessment86
From laboratory innovations to materials manufacturing for lithium-based batteries85
LiMn2O4 spinel and substituted cathodes82
Emissions benefits of electric vehicles in Uber and Lyft ride-hailing services81
Polymer inhibitors enable >900 cm2 dynamic windows based on reversible metal electrodeposition with high solar modulation81
Electrode potential influences the reversibility of lithium-metal anodes80
Symmetry-breaking design of an organic iron complex catholyte for a long cyclability aqueous organic redox flow battery79
Ti1–graphene single-atom material for improved energy level alignment in perovskite solar cells79
Semi-solid alkali metal electrodes enabling high critical current densities in solid electrolyte batteries78
Layered lithium cobalt oxide cathodes77
Transportation emissions scenarios for New York City under different carbon intensities of electricity and electric vehicle adoption rates77
The expansion of natural gas infrastructure puts energy transitions at risk76
Inorganic wide-bandgap perovskite subcells with dipole bridge for all-perovskite tandems76
Energy access is needed to maintain health during pandemics75
The impact of policies and business models on income equity in rooftop solar adoption74
Author Correction: Implications of intercontinental renewable electricity trade for energy systems and emissions73
Non-topotactic reactions enable high rate capability in Li-rich cathode materials72
Li4Ti5O12 spinel anodes72
Elastocaloric heat pump with specific cooling power of 20.9 W g–1 exploiting snap-through instability and strain-induced crystallization71
Heteropoly acid negolytes for high-power-density aqueous redox flow batteries at low temperatures71
In situ growth of graphene on both sides of a Cu–Ni alloy electrode for perovskite solar cells with improved stability71
Integration of two-dimensional materials-based perovskite solar panels into a stand-alone solar farm71
Opportunities for moderate-range electric vehicles using sustainable sodium-ion batteries71
High-speed sequential deposition of photoactive layers for organic solar cell manufacturing70
Protonated phosphonic acid electrodes for high power heavy-duty vehicle fuel cells70
Ambient-pressure and low-temperature upgrading of lignin bio-oil to hydrocarbons using a hydrogen buffer catalytic system69
A multi-country meta-analysis on the role of behavioural change in reducing energy consumption and CO2 emissions in residential buildings69
Layered Li–Ni–Mn–Co oxide cathodes69
Magnetic-field-oriented mixed-valence-stabilized ferrocenium anion-exchange membranes for fuel cells68
Heavy-duty truck electrification and the impacts of depot charging on electricity distribution systems67
Cyanobacterial in vivo solar hydrogen production using a photosystem I–hydrogenase (PsaD-HoxYH) fusion complex66
Stalling oxygen evolution in high-voltage cathodes by lanthurization66
A combined ionic Lewis acid descriptor and machine-learning approach to prediction of efficient oxygen reduction electrodes for ceramic fuel cells66
Continuous CO2 electrolysis using a CO2 exsolution-induced flow cell66
Scalable two-terminal all-perovskite tandem solar modules with a 19.1% efficiency66
Fire-extinguishing, recyclable liquefied gas electrolytes for temperature-resilient lithium-metal batteries65
Ethanol-based green-solution processing of α-formamidinium lead triiodide perovskite layers64
A systemic approach to mapping participation with low-carbon energy transitions64
Unveiling microscopic carrier loss mechanisms in 12% efficient Cu2ZnSnSe4 solar cells63
A global assessment of extreme wind speeds for wind energy applications63
Extending energy system modelling to include extreme weather risks and application to hurricane events in Puerto Rico62
A machine-learning approach to predicting Africa’s electricity mix based on planned power plants and their chances of success62
Toxic potency-adjusted control of air pollution for solid fuel combustion62
Origin and regulation of oxygen redox instability in high-voltage battery cathodes61
High power and energy density dynamic phase change materials using pressure-enhanced close contact melting61
Bifunctional hole-shuttle molecule for improved interfacial energy level alignment and defect passivation in perovskite solar cells61
Role of the social factors in success of solar photovoltaic reuse and recycle programmes59
Charging infrastructure access and operation to reduce the grid impacts of deep electric vehicle adoption59
Redox-neutral electrochemical conversion of CO2 to dimethyl carbonate58
The cost of debt of renewable and non-renewable energy firms58
Growing single-crystalline seeds on lithiophobic substrates to enable fast-charging lithium-metal batteries58
Understanding discontinuance among California’s electric vehicle owners57
Inequitable access to distributed energy resources due to grid infrastructure limits in California57
Co-deposition of hole-selective contact and absorber for improving the processability of perovskite solar cells57
Stabilization of 3D/2D perovskite heterostructures via inhibition of ion diffusion by cross-linked polymers for solar cells with improved performance56
Techno-economic analysis of renewable fuels for ships carrying bulk cargo in Europe56
Assessing the feasibility of carbon dioxide mitigation options in terms of energy usage56
Machine learning model to project the impact of COVID-19 on US motor gasoline demand55
Hydrogel protection strategy to stabilize water-splitting photoelectrodes55
Identification of embedded nanotwins at c-Si/a-Si:H interface limiting the performance of high-efficiency silicon heterojunction solar cells54
Energy demand reduction options for meeting national zero-emission targets in the United Kingdom54
Heating up the global heat pump market53
Linking solar and wind power in eastern Africa with operation of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam52
Efficient monolithic all-perovskite tandem solar modules with small cell-to-module derate52
Integration of prosumer peer-to-peer trading decisions into energy community modelling51
Light-induced activation of boron doping in hydrogenated amorphous silicon for over 25% efficiency silicon solar cells51
Direct seawater electrolysis by adjusting the local reaction environment of a catalyst51
Collective wind farm operation based on a predictive model increases utility-scale energy production51
Climate mitigation scenarios with persistent COVID-19-related energy demand changes50
Energy- and carbon-efficient CO2/CO electrolysis to multicarbon products via asymmetric ion migration–adsorption49
The interaction of descriptive and injunctive social norms in promoting energy conservation49
A donor–acceptor-type hole-selective contact reducing non-radiative recombination losses in both subcells towards efficient all-perovskite tandems49
Reduction of bulk and surface defects in inverted methylammonium- and bromide-free formamidinium perovskite solar cells49
Economic, environmental and grid-resilience benefits of converting diesel trains to battery-electric48
Designing an asymmetric ether-like lithium salt to enable fast-cycling high-energy lithium metal batteries48
Internal quantum efficiency higher than 100% achieved by combining doping and quantum effects for photocatalytic overall water splitting47
Hard-carbon-stabilized Li–Si anodes for high-performance all-solid-state Li-ion batteries45
A blockchain consensus mechanism that uses Proof of Solution to optimize energy dispatch and trading45
A global analysis of the progress and failure of electric utilities to adapt their portfolios of power-generation assets to the energy transition45
Integration of theory and experiment in the modelling of heterogeneous electrocatalysis44
Formation of hierarchically ordered structures in conductive polymers to enhance the performances of lithium-ion batteries44
Engineering relaxors by entropy for high energy storage performance43
Highly transparent silanized cellulose aerogels for boosting energy efficiency of glazing in buildings43
Unlocking cell chemistry evolution with operando fibre optic infrared spectroscopy in commercial Na(Li)-ion batteries43
Stylized least-cost analysis of flexible nuclear power in deeply decarbonized electricity systems considering wind and solar resources worldwide43
Increase in household energy consumption due to ambient air pollution42
Critical interphase overpotential as a lithium dendrite-suppression criterion for all-solid-state lithium battery design42
High-throughput analysis of the ideality factor to evaluate the outdoor performance of perovskite solar minimodules42
A salt-philic, solvent-phobic interfacial coating design for lithium metal electrodes42
Global trends in the invention and diffusion of climate change mitigation technologies41
Nuclear power and renewable energy are both associated with national decarbonization41
Grooved electrodes for high-power-density fuel cells40
Using ammonia as a shipping fuel could disturb the nitrogen cycle39
Marking the decarbonization revolutions39
Personal vehicle electrification and charging solutions for high-energy days39
Quantification of reversible and irreversible lithium in practical lithium-metal batteries39
Multifaceted drivers for onshore wind energy repowering and their implications for energy transition39
The predicted persistence of cobalt in lithium-ion batteries39
Understanding what limits the voltage of polycrystalline CdSeTe solar cells38
Rapid battery cost declines accelerate the prospects of all-electric interregional container shipping38
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