OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Sustainable Energy & Fuels is 8. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

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Photocatalytic CO₂ reduction to methanol integrated with the oxidative coupling of thiols for S–X (X = S, C) bond formation over an Fe₃O₄/BiVO₄ composite	242
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Revealing the impact of the host-salt non-stoichiometry on the performance of perovskite solar cells	148
Ultrathin electron and proton-conducting membranes for nanoscale integrated artificial photosystems	114
The structural factors affecting the sensory properties of polyaniline derivatives	111
Effect of ZnO and PEDOT:PSS charge selective layers on photovoltage of cuprous oxide (Cu₂O) heterojunction solar cells	102
Statistical analysis of ethanol/diesel dual-fuel combustion of compression ignition engines in RCCI mode using multi-injection strategies	99
Dual functions of a microfluidic fuel cell as electricity generation and liquid pumping units	93
Unveiling the mechanism of CO₂ electroreduction to C₁ and C₂ products of ordered double transition metal MXenes	86
A rational strategy for substantially enhancing the solar-utilization efficiency and organic-pollutant-degradation rate via mediated central processing unit filling	76
Methane conversion coupled with hydrogen production from water using Au/Ga₂O₃ photocatalysts prepared by different methods	73
Hydrodeoxygenation reactivity of the carbonyl group and carboxyl group and their interaction: taking 2-pentanone, valeric acid, and levulinic acid as examples	72
The synergistic effect of fluorine atom and alkyl chain positions in enhancing organic photovoltaic open-circuit voltage and morphology miscibility	63
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Correction: Photocatalytic CO₂ reduction to methanol integrated with the oxidative coupling of thiols for S–X (X = S, C) bond formation over an Fe₃O₄/BiVO₄	60
Microbubble synthesis of hybridised bacterial cellulose–gelatin separators for multifunctional supercapacitors	57
Correction: Tribo-piezoelectric nanogenerators for energy harvesting: a first-principles study	53
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Rapid laser synthesis of medium-entropy alloy nanostructures for neutral seawater electrolysis	47
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Synthesis of P-doped CdS nanorods for efficient blue LED light induced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution	43

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Vanadium-doped cobalt selenide: an efficient bifunctional electrocatalyst for overall water splitting	42
Advancing hydrothermal liquefaction of Canadian forestry biomass for sustainable biocrude production: co-solvent integration, co-liquefaction, and process optimization	41
Synthesis of urea from CO₂ and N₂ fixation under mild conditions using polarized hydroxyapatite as a catalyst	41
Improving levoglucosan and hydrocarbon production through gas-phase synergy during cellulose and polyolefin co-pyrolysis	40
Enhanced performance of carbon-based CsPbI₂Br perovskite solar cells using interfacial modifiers	39
Sulfhydryl modified silver-titanium oxide to effectively and stably promote the electrocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide to CO	39
The annual-hydrogen-yield-climatic-response ratio: evaluating the real-life performance of integrated solar water splitting devices	38
Synthesis of an SBA-15 supported NiPtN catalyst for dehydrogenation of hydrazine hydrate	38
Free-standing P-doped Fe₂O₃/ZnO nanotubes as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for electrochemical water splitting	38
Platform chemicals from hardwood black liquor via hydrothermal liquefaction: influence of process conditions on product yields and quality	37
What is necessary to fill the technological gap to design sustainable dye-sensitized solar cells?	36
Catalytic heterostructured materials for CO₂ mitigation and conversion into fuels: a renewable energy approach towards a sustainable environment	36
A geothermal energy techno-economic analysis for downhole wellbore hydrogen production from biogas with subsurface carbon retention	35
A ZIF-8 composite SiO₂-enhanced high-performance PEO-based solid-state electrolyte for Li-metal batteries	35
An integrated approach to waste tire pyrolysis for value-added products: process optimization and a comprehensive economic study for scalability	35
Hydrolysis of anhydrosugars derived from pyrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass for integration in a biorefinery	35
Highly efficient Ru-decorated CeO₂ for photocatalytic hydrogenation and cyclization of levulinic acid to γ-valerolactone	34
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Hierarchical layered nickel–iron double hydroxide/carbon nanotube fiber electrode for constructing asymmetric fiber supercapacitor	33
Modulating CsPbBr₃ nanocrystals encapsulated in PCN-224(Zr) for boosting full-spectrum-driven CO₂ reduction: S-scheme transfer, photothermal-synergistic effect, and DFT calculati	33
Comprehensive insights into the impact of straw types, temperature and atmosphere on pyrochar properties and its enhancement potential for anaerobic digestion	32
Perspectives and advances in consolidated bioprocessing strategies for lignin valorization	32
State and prospects of photovoltaic module waste generation in China, USA, and selected countries in Europe and South America	32
Rational design of a g-C₃N₄/Bi₂S₃/ZnS ternary heterojunction photoanode for improved solar water splitting	32
A bifunctional electrocatalyst for alkaline seawater splitting using ruthenium doped nickel molybdenum phosphide nanosheets	32
A layered double hydroxides/MXene composite based triboelectric nanogenerator for energy harvesting and self-powered electroplating applications	31
Prediction of sustainable aviation fuel properties for liquid hydrocarbons from hydrotreating biomass catalytic fast pyrolysis derived organic intermediates	31
An integrated carbonized wood-based gas-diffusion electrode for high-current-density CO electrosynthesis in flow cells	31
Fusion of nitro isomers of naphthoquinone enhances capacity and cyclability in Zn-ion batteries	31
Biocrude production via hydrothermal liquefaction of Canadian lignocellulosic residues for sustainable transportation: screening, catalytic effect, and modelling	30
Nitrogen-doped porous carbon nanosheets as a robust catalyst for tunable CO₂ electroreduction to syngas	30
Nitro-oxidized carboxylated cellulose nanofiber based nanopapers and their PEM fuel cell performance	30
Solar to hydrogen efficiency of 28.2% under natural sunlight achieved by a combination of five-junction concentrator photovoltaic modules and electrolysis cells	30
Dopant-free fluorene based dimers linked with thiophene units as prospective hole transport materials for Sb₂S₃ solar cells	29
Plasmonic Au nanoparticle sandwiched CuBi₂O₄/Sb₂S₃photocathode with multi-mediated electron transfer for efficient solar water splitting	29
Graphene-based materials as electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction: a review	29
Enhanced electrochemical discharge of Li-ion batteries for safe recycling	29
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Aluminum methylamidoborane complexes: mechanochemical synthesis, structure, stability, and reactive hydride composites	26
Enhanced discharge capacity of thermorechargeable batteries composed of Cd-PBA and a potential-matched PBA	26
Catalytic cracking and deoxygenation of cottonseed oil to yield light olefins over lanthanum-impregnated zeolite catalysts	26

Enhancing FAPbI₃ perovskite solar cell performance with a methanesulfonate-based additive	26
Cellulose as sacrificial agents for enhanced photoactivated hydrogen production	26
The pretreatment of softwood chips and pellets by alkali sulfonation and thermomechanical pulping and its influence on lignin redistribution and the enzyme mediated hydrolysis of the cellulose compone	25
Transient HCO/HCOO⁻ species formation during Fischer–Tropsch over an Fe–Co spinel using low Ribblet ratio syngas: a combined operando IR and kinetic study	25
FeCo alloy nanoparticles encapsulated in hollow N-doped carbon as a bifunctional electrocatalyst for aqueous zinc–air batteries with a low voltage gap	25
Coordination of Ti³⁺ and Ni³⁺ to promote the electrocatalytic OER properties of SrTiO₃@TiO₂ heterojunctions	25
Organic semiconductor nanoparticles for visible-light-driven CO₂ conversion	25
Navigating the challenges of global NO_x emissions throughout the energy transition: state of play and outlook	25
High surface area MnO₂nanomaterials synthesized by selective cation dissolution for efficient water oxidation	25
Interfacial modification of Zn foil electrode with cationic surfactants enables efficient and selective CO production from CO₂ electroreduction	25
Effect of ZrO₂/CeO₂ mixed oxides on fuel gas production during self-sustaining smouldering combustion of lignocellulosic wastes	24
An asymmetric polyether sulfone membrane as an efficient separator in aluminium–graphite batteries with EMIMCl/AlCl₃ electrolyte	24
An efficient self-driven fog harvesting system based on a Kelvin waterdrop generator	24
Facile preparation of N-doped graphitic carbon encapsulated nickel catalysts for transfer hydrogenolysis of lignin β-O-4 model compounds to aromatics	24
Towards the thermal stability of dye-sensitized solar cells for wavelength-selective greenhouses using the polymorphism of light-scattering layers	24
Archetypical 2D sheet-like Cu₂MoS₄ for all-solid-state symmetric pseudocapacitors with ultra-steady performance efficiency	24
Techno-economic analysis of a solar-driven biomass pyrolysis plant for bio-oil and biochar production	24
Superior performance of silicon nanowires@void@carbon on a conductive substrate as a scalable binder-free anode electrode for lithium-ion batteries	24
Cobalt-doped vanadium nitride composite carbon hollow spheres for enhanced lithium–sulfur battery performance: overcoming sulfur dissolution and the shuttle effect	23
Hierarchical ZSM-5 nanosheets for production of light olefins and aromatics by catalytic cracking of oleic acid	23
Synthesis of hierarchical MFI zeolite by interzeolite conversion of spent FAU zeolite for the methanol-to-olefins reaction	23
A critical review of hydrogen storage: toward the nanoconfinement of complex hydrides from the synthesis and characterization perspectives	23
A brief review of in situ spectroscopic methods and electrochemical sensors as essential evaluation tools for the electrochemical reduction of CO₂ (ElRC)	22
Chemical reduction of Prussian blue nanocubes to obtain alkali ion containing cathodes and their battery applications	22
Na-ion dynamics in the solid solution Na_xCa_1−xCr₂O₄ studied by muon spin rotation and neutron diffraction	22
Correction: Effects of the support on bifunctional one-step synthesis of methylal via methanol oxidation catalysed by Fe–Mo-based bifunctional catalysts	21
Latest advances in research methods for high-yield cellulase production	21
Solar rechargeable battery using the lithium-ion storage mechanism in high capacity MoO₃ films	21
Precise control of TiO₂ overlayer on hematite nanorod arrays by ALD for the photoelectrochemical water splitting	21
Performance evaluation of an automotive thermoelectric generator with a non-isometric distributed fin heat exchanger	21
Enhanced electron collection in a particulate LaTiO₂N photoanode assembled with an inserted ZnO nanorod array for photoelectrochemical water oxidation	21
Designing idealised devices for bias-free solar water splitting	21
Energy, economic, and environmental impacts assessment of co-optimized on-road heavy-duty engines and bio-blendstocks	21
Organic materials as charge hosts for pseudocapacitive energy storage	21
Hydrocarbons from kraft pulp pre-hydrolysis liquors in two steps using heterogeneous catalysis	21
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Thermal-integration in photoelectrochemistry for fuel and heat co-generation	21
Three-dimensional porous metal phosphide cathode electrodes prepared via electroless galvanic modification for alkaline water electrolysis	21
Highly active Pd–ZrO₂ electrodes for hydrogen evolution reaction	21
Selective conversion of hydroxymethylfurfural to diformylfuran using copper hydroxide nitrate with various nano-structures: a comparative study	21
Catechin-induced cellulose: a new material for harvesting triboelectricity	21
Preparation of a N-doped Si/Cu/C anode for high-performance lithium-ion batteries	20
Self-shape-transformable 3D tessellated bifacial crystalline Si solar cell module enabling extra energy gain through intervals and an integrated actuator	20
An electric-field regulated crystallization process for enhanced performance of perovskite solar cells	20
Efficient electrochemical water oxidation catalyzed by N₄-coordinated nickel complexes under neutral conditions	20
Nano-interfaced tungsten oxide decorated on layered double hydroxides for the oxygen evolution reaction	20
Evaluation of environmental impacts of a perovskite solar cell with a p-i-n meso-superstructured architecture through life cycle assessment	20
Remarkable power factor improvement in a porous, nanostructured thermoelectric oxide functionalized with viologen molecules	20
Infant diaper waste-derived multifunctional MoN-Ni₃C@CFs for full water splitting at neutral and alkaline pH and solar-to-hydrogen conversion: a win–win combination	20
Stable lithium plating/stripping electrochemistry promoted by a MnO₂ modified copper current collector for stable lithium metal anodes	20
(111) Facet-engineered SnO₂ as an electron transport layer for efficient and stable triple-cation perovskite solar cells	20
Novel benzodithiophene-TTBTBTT copolymers: synthesis and investigation in organic and perovskite solar cells	20
Transition metal-based coordination polymers of bipyridyl-ethylene for sunlight-driven photocatalytic CO₂ reduction into CO	20
A perspective on the evolution and journey of different types of lithium-ion capacitors: mechanisms, energy-power balance, applicability, and commercialization	20
Boosted photoredox capability of visible light-active P-doped C₃N₄ with efficient harvesting of electron–hole pairs	20
Surface anchored atomic cobalt-oxide species coupled with oxygen vacancies boost the CO-production yield of Pd nanoparticles	19
A new type of pyranthrene-based copolymer as a promising hole-transport material for perovskite solar cells	19
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Correction: Carbon onion/sulfur hybrid cathodes via inverse vulcanization for lithium–sulfur batteries	19
Synergistic action of highly-active porous carbon-based bifunctional electrocatalysts and neutral electrolyte: endowing zinc–air batteries with ultra-long cycle stability	19
Selective placement of modifiers on hematite thin films for solar water splitting	19
Simultaneous non-invasive gas analysis in artificial photosynthesis reactions using rotational Raman spectroscopy	19
A facile approach to deposit high performance electrocatalyst high entropy oxide coatings using a novel plasma spray route for efficient water splitting in an alkaline medium	19
Unravelling the role of iron carbide in oxygen reduction catalysts for rechargeable zinc–air batteries: a comprehensive kinetics & mechanistic study	19
Enhancing photovoltaic efficiency and sustainability: the role of ion beam technology and AI integration	19
On the understanding of bio-oil formation from the hydrothermal liquefaction of organosolv lignin isolated from softwood and hardwood sawdust	19
Novel porous Al-based composites for improved Al–water reaction performances by spark plasma sintering	19
Porous silicon-nanowire-based electrode for the photoelectrocatalytic production of hydrogen	19
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Highly stable CsFAPbIBr perovskite solar cells with dominant bulk recombination at real operating temperatures	19
Sustainable syngas generation from methane: enhanced catalysis with metal-promoted nickel on silica–alumina composites	19
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Flexible laser-induced graphene-based electrodes modified with cobalt-manganese hexacyanoferrate as cathode materials for asymmetric supercapacitors	18
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Construction of a highly active and water-resistant Ni-based catalyst for the HDO reaction of phenol	18
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Application of rich-defect expanded graphite with improved ion transport and kinetics for sodium storage at low temperature	18
Enhanced thermoelectric properties of Cu_1.8S via the introduction of ZnS nanostructures	18

Predicting the physical properties of three-component lignocellulose derived advanced biofuel blends using a design of experiments approach	18
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Boosting oxygen evolution with electrodes composed of metal sulfides and hydrogen bonded organic frameworks	18
Aging of quinoxaline-based polymer solar cells under UV-free white light	18
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Adsorptive denitrogenation of model fuel with silica gel	17
High-purity hydrogen production from real biomass pyrolysis vapors via a chemical looping process	17
Optimization of bacterial biorefineries for sustainable biodiesel production and flue gas reduction: a holistic approach to climate change mitigation and circular economy	17
Experimental and computational analysis of Ni–P and Fe–P metal foams for enhanced hydrogen evolution reaction in alkaline media	17
Sb₂S₃ solar cells with a cost-effective and dopant-free fluorene-based enamine as a hole transport material	17
Pentafluorosulfanyl-functionalised BODIPY push–pull dyes for p-type dye-sensitized solar cells	17
Exploring the air stability of all-inorganic halide perovskites in the presence of photogenerated electrons by DFT and AIMD studies	17
New nonflammable tributyl phosphate based localized high concentration electrolytes for lithium metal batteries	17
Synthesis of jet fuel and diesel range cycloalkanes with 2-methylfuran and benzaldehyde	17
Enhancing the efficiency of non-fullerene organic solar cells by using a volatilizable solid additive system	17
The cooperative role of nitrogen defects and cyano-group functionalization in carbon nitride towards enhancing its CO₂photoreduction activity	17
A wave energy harvesting system for applications in deep-sea exploration	17
Direct Ink Writing-based 3D Printing of Supercapacitors for Flexible and Wearable Electronic Applications	17
A novel covalent triazine-based frameworks as photocatalysts for the degradation of dyes under visible light irradiation	17
In situ characterization techniques for electrochemical nitrate-to-ammonia conversion	17
Application and research progress of transparent radiative cooling materials – a review	17
Rational design of a g-C₃N₄/CdS/MIL-125 (Ti)-derived TiO₂ ternary heterojunction as a highly efficient photocatalyst for wastewater treatment under visible-light irrad	17
Optimal design of a coupled photovoltaic–electrolysis-battery system for hydrogen generation	17
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A review of recent progress on enhancing the stability of CsPbX₃ perovskite solar cells	16
Carbon capture from corn stover ethanol production via mature consolidated bioprocessing enables large negative biorefinery GHG emissions and fossil fuel-competitive economics	16
Salicylic acid treated Li₇La₃Zr₂O₁₂ achieves dual functions for a PEO-based solid polymer electrolyte in lithium metal batteries	16
Sustainable porous carbons from tannic acid based KOH activated as high-performance CO₂ capture sorbents	16
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Correction: A review on thermochemical based biorefinery catalyst development progress	16
High performance alkyl dialkoxyalkanoate bioderived transportation fuels accessed using a mild and scalable synthetic protocol	16
A manganese complex on a gas diffusion electrode for selective CO₂ to CO reduction	16
Electronic structure regulation of RuIrTaO_x induces highly efficient acidic OER	16
Electrode engineering considerations for high energy efficiency Li–CO₂ batteries	16
Potassium-modified bifunctional MgAl-SBA-15 for aldol condensation of furfural and acetone	16
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MXene nanosheet-reinforced chitosan as a stable photothermal evaporator for efficient solar evaporation	16
Correction: On the environmental competitiveness of sodium-ion batteries under a full life cycle perspective – a cell-chemistry specific modelling approach	16
Tunable Electrocatalytic H2 Evolving Activity of Nickel-dithiolene Coordination Polymers	16
A conjugated polymer coupled with graphitic carbon nitride for boosting photocatalytic hydrogen generation under visible light	16
Effect of ancillary ligand substitution on photocatalytic hydrogen production	16
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Design of thick electrodes for high-performance lithium-ion batteries: a comprehensive perspective under coupled kinetics and thermodynamics	16
A genipin-crosslinked chitosan hydrogel as a quasi-solid-state electrolyte for sustainable electrochemical capacitors	15
Kinetic study of catalytic formic acid dehydrogenation by in situ UV-vis spectroscopy	15
Distinctive conductivity improvement by embedding Cu nanoparticles in the carbon shell of submicron Si@C anode materials for LIBs	15
Oxalate metal–organic framework derived atomic Ru³⁺-doped Co(OH)₂nanosheets for a highly efficient hydrogen evolution reaction	15
Single atom functionalization in vanadium dichalcogenide monolayers: towards enhanced electrocatalytic activity	15
Infiltration of nickel and copper catalysts into a GDC backbone assisted by supercritical CO₂ for efficient SOFC anodes	15
Dendrite-free deposition and side-reaction suppression of zinc anodes achieved via constructing synergistic interface buffer layers	15
A dual system piezoelectric energy harvester for harvesting low frequency ocean energy	15
A new simple volatile solid additive triggers morphological optimization and performance stabilization in polymer solar cells	15
All-redox hybrid supercapacitors based on carbon modified stacked zinc cobaltite nanosheets	15
Bioderived ether design for low soot emission and high reactivity transport fuels	15
Experimental study on hydrogen-rich fuel generation via ammonia decomposition using a structured catalytic reactor	15
Progress in understanding the coking behavior of typical catalysts in the catalytic pyrolysis of biomass	15
Chloride-improved crystallization in sequentially vacuum-deposited perovskites for p–i–n perovskite solar cells	15
Visible light induced efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production by graphdiyne/CoSe ohmic heterojunction	15
NiO–Ti nanocomposites for contact electrification and energy harvesting: experimental and DFT+U studies	15
A facile strategy of “laser-direct-writing” to develop self-supported Ni₃₀B₇₀–Ti catalysts for boosted and durable alkaline oxygen evolution	15
Accelerating oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural into 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid by high entropy alloy catalyst design under base-free conditions	15
Sustainable robust waste-recycled ocean water-resistant fly ash-carbon nanotube nanocomposite-based triboelectric nanogenerator	15
Chemically pre-lithiated/sodiated reduced graphene oxide–antimony oxide composites for high-rate capability and long-term cycling stability in lithium and sodium-ion batteries	15
Honeycomb-like hollow carbon loaded with ruthenium nanoparticles as high-performance HER electrocatalysts	15
Surfactant stabilization of vanadium iron oxide derived from Prussian blue analog for lithium-ion battery electrodes	15
NaCl-templated synthesis of soybean-derived nitrogen-rich mesoporous carbon material: iron phthalocyanine integration for four-electron oxygen reduction	15
Recombination vs. dye packing: role of structural tailoring of triphenylamine-based D–π–A dyes for outdoor/indoor photovoltaics with dual-species copper electrolytes	15
Choosing a liquid hydrogen carrier for sustainable transportation	15
Chemical CO₂ fixation using a green biocatalytic system based on Ugi conjugated cobalt phthalocyanine on cellulose	15
2D Ti₃C₂T_x–xGnP incorporating PVDF/PMMA blend composites for dielectric capacitors	15
Expression of biocatalysts and their use in monomer synthesis for biodegradable polymers from acetone and CO₂	15
First evaluation of multifunctional poly(ionic liquid)s as novel strong bases in directional efficient valorization of lignin	15
Enhanced oxygen transfer rate of chemical looping combustion through lattice expansion on CuMn₂O₄ oxygen carrier	15
Comparative life cycle assessment of corn stover conversion by decentralized biomass pyrolysis-electrocatalytic hydrogenation versus ethanol fermentation	15
Investigating the effect of rGO on microstructural and electrical properties of La_0.9Sr_0.1Ga_0.8Mg_0.2O₃ in intermediate temperature SOFCs	15
Design and synthesis of multifaceted dicyanomethylene rhodanine linked thiophene: a SnO_x–perovskite dual interface modifier facilitating enhanced device performance through improved	14
Cobalt-based metal–organic framework for desulfurization of thiophene as a model fuel	14
Enhanced thermal management in CO₂ methanation using spiral-structured catalysts: a comparative study with honeycomb, monolith, and packed-bed systems	14
Facile and scalable bilayer polymer encapsulation to achieve long-term stability of perovskite solar cells under harsh humidity conditions	14
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Studies on bimetallic Cu–Ag supported alumina catalysts for hydrodeoxygenation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-dimethylfuran	14
Aqueous phase hydrogenation of maleic acid to succinic acid mediated by formic acid: the robustness of the Pd/C catalytic system	14
Fine comminution of torrefied wheat straw for energy applications: properties of the powder and energy balances of the production route	14
Suppression of the photocatalytic activity of ZnO fabricated by the sol–gel method under gentle vacuum for highly durable organic solar cells	14
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Nickel single atom catalyst supported on the gallium nitride monolayer: first principles investigations on the decisive role of support in the electrocatalytic reduction of CO₂	14
Ferromagnetic–antiferromagnetic interfaces in MAX phase electrocatalysts: a spin-driven platform for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction	14
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