Journal of Materials Chemistry A

High-performance quasi-two-dimensional (Q-2D) perovskite solar cells (PSCs) are limited by buried interface defects and non-ideal phase composition. Here, we introduce glycine (Gly) into the SnO2 electron-transport layer (ETL), and find...

Two-dimensional bismuth tellurohalide attracted significant attention in hydrogen evolution reaction applications due to the bismuth atom-induced strong spin-orbit coupling, which provides additional pathways for electron transitions. In this study, Sb-doped...

Dielectric materials with superior high-temperature energy storage capability are of critical importance for the development of modern power electronic systems. However, polymer dielectrics generally suffer from rapid performance degradation under...

The hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a critical electrochemical process in water electrolysis. However, the development of binder-free, self-standing HER electrodes that combine high durability with low cost remains challenging....

Amorphous-crystalline heterostructures are one of most promising electrocatalysts for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction (OER) as interfacial borders provide excess and tuneable catalytic sites. Here, we report a highly efficient OER...

To advance binder-free aluminum (Al) foil anodes beyond the conventional trade-off between mechanical integrity and interfacial instability, we couple bulk microstructure programming with interphase engineering in a single, process-realistic architecture....

The growing demand for sustainable energy conversion underscores the need for efficient electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in fuel cells and metal–air batteries, and for the hydrogen evolution...

Interpretable ML with 34 key features predicts shear ( G ) and bulk ( K ) moduli ( R 2 = 0.892/0.949), reveals the physical origins, and uncovers synergistic and compensatory feature interactions for rational elastic property design of inorganic materials.

Cerium oxide (CeO₂) nanoparticles are promising radical scavengers for polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). Metal cation doping has been extensively studied to enhance their performance, with improvements primarily attributed...

The hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) is a cornerstone of water electrolysis technologies for sustainable hydrogen production. Nickel-based catalysts have emerged as leading non-precious alternatives to platinum due to their abundance,...

In operando investigations of trace humidity effects (5–35 ppm V ) on metal halide perovskite solar cells using back contact devices are revealing water migration, outgassing, charge-carrier quenching, and reversible photocurrent responses.

Our work shows that deuterating the MA + cation in MAPbBr 3 strengthens N–D⋯Br hydrogen bonds. This molecular reinforcement boosts thermal stability and significantly improves resistance to moisture/oxygen degradation.

The metal–support interface and electronic properties govern CO 2 adsorption, hydrogen activation, and hydrogenation pathways, which strongly affect CO 2 activation efficiency and product distribution.

High-entropy oxides (HEOs) show great potential in supercapacitor due to their unique structural and electronic properties, but precise control of microstructure within these systems still remains a crucial challenge. Herein,...

Hydride-ion conductors are required to design hydride-based electrochemical devices for energy conversion and storage. However, developing a hydride-ion conductor with rapid conduction is challenging and has not been explored thoroughly...

Incommensurate structural modulation in γ-type BICUVOX.10 constrains O 2− motion, elevating activation energy, while coupled apical–equatorial positional modulations generate versatile V/Cu coordination geometries and zig-zag oxide-ion diffusion.

Substituent effects play a pivotal role in modulating the properties of organic ionic compounds through the synergistic electronic and steric effects. It is one of the core theoretical foundations for...

Silicon/graphite (Si/Gr) composite anodes offer a practical approach toward higher energy density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), yet their performance commonly deteriorates due to interface and ionic transport driven reaction heterogeneity. Tortuous...

Among the distinct value-added products of the catalyst-mediated CO2 reduction reaction (CO2RR), CH4 stands out as a superior energy carrier on account of its superior combustion heat. However, designing the...

The heat transfer and storage are most crucial for the concentrated solar power (CSP) plants, and yet limited heavily by the thermal deactivation of calcium-looping materials. Here, we introduce air...