electrochemistry

Nature Communications, Published online: 05 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72471-z Iron fluoride electrodes show contrasting stability in ether- and ester-based electrolytes. Here, the authors reveal that interfacial anion chemistry governs conversion pathways and phase evolution, explaining the origin of stability differences and guiding the design of high-energy lithium batteries.

Nature Communications, Published online: 02 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72546-x Alkene 1,1- difunctionalization holds significant importance in organic synthesis due to its ability to effectively enhance the complexity and functionality of molecular frameworks. Here, the authors report an electrochemical strategy for 1,1-difunctionalization of halogenated aromatics with unactivated alkenes, …

Nature Communications, Published online: 02 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72634-y Overcoming parasitic reactions between the electrolyte and electrodes is essential for realizing energy-dense lithium metal batteries. Here, the authors develop an oxygen distal fluorinated diluent that promotes a diluent- and anion-rich solvation structure, forming a stable inorganic-rich interphase and stable c…

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) and their derivatives are found to be promising lithium-ion battery (LIB) anodes, yet their complex lithium storage mechanisms and kinetic behaviors remain insufficiently understood. In this review, lithium storage mechanisms in LIB anodes are systematically summarized, distinguishing between ligand- and metal-centered redox in pristine MOFs, and conversion, alloyi…

Nature Communications, Published online: 01 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72472-y Tracing the origins of lithium dendrite growth remains a critical challenge for lithium metal batteries. Here, the authors introduce an interfacial excess charge distribution factor to understand lithium dendrite growth, guiding the design of an electrolyte that suppresses Li dendrites in practical pouch cells.

Growing energy consumption and concerns regarding the effects of global warming are driving development of greener energy alternatives. Green hydrogen production and consumption are essential in modern energy conversion and storage. The progression of water splitting technologies for sustainable hydrogen production relies on the development of efficient and cost-effective electrocatalysts for the…

Nature Communications, Published online: 25 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-71949-0 NiO electrochromic devices degrade under high voltage due to strengthened metal–oxygen bonding and metastable phase accumulation. Here, authors tune covalency via Mo doping to enable regenerable heterojunctions, achieving over 17,000 cycles with high optical contrast and efficiency.

CHANGWON, South Korea -- Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), led by President Chul-jin Choi, announced that a research team led by Juchan Yang, principal researcher at KIMS, in collaboration with Professor Ji-Wook Jang, Hankwon Lim, and Hosik Lee of Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), has developed a high-efficiency electrochemical system that simultaneously produ…

Nature Communications, Published online: 23 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72465-x Au catalysts suffer from deactivation in glucose electrooxidation reaction. Here, the authors report that charge-polarized Auδ−-Cuδ+ sites in AuCu alloy enable co-adsorption of OH− on Cuδ+ sites and glucose on Auδ− sites, thereby realizing the stable and selective glucose electrooxidation.

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Nature Chemistry, Published online: 22 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41557-026-02130-9 The oxygen evolution reaction remains a bottleneck for renewable fuels research. Now, temperature-dependent electrochemistry and operando X-ray characterization demonstrate that both catalyst restructuring and solvent ordering dictate reaction kinetics, offering new insights for engineering electrode–electrolyte int…

Theory, Modeling, and Design Principles of Redox-mediated Electrochemical Systems Matteucci Jr., Nicholas J. Electrochemical systems offer a pathway toward directly harnessing sustainable electricity to manage intermittency in renewable power production, decarbonize transportation, and unlock new routes for chemical and material production. However, to compete with their thermochemical counterpar…

Electrochemical Mechanisms in Thermochemical Catalysis Lodaya, Kunal Electrochemistry and thermochemical catalysis have historically been viewed as disparate fields with distinct mechanistic paradigms. This divide, along with an inadequate experimental and methodological electrochemical toolkit, has impeded understanding of electrochemical mechanisms in thermochemical catalysis. This dissertation…

Nature Nanotechnology, Published online: 20 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41565-026-02166-5 Electrodics is the branch of electrochemistry that studies electrode processes, such as charge dynamics, at their interface with the electrolyte. In this Comment, I argue that more emphasis should be placed on characterizing electrodics behaviour to facilitate both conceptual understanding and advancements in e…

Congratulations to Emily for receiving 1st Place for her Oral Presentation at the 2025 RMCS Symposium Congratulations to Emily for receiving 1st Place for her Oral Presentation at the 2025 RMCS Symposium! Her talk titled “Electrochemical Activation of NiFe Oxides for the Oxygen Evolution Reaction in Alkaline Media”. Emily’s research offers important insights into improving the efficiency of elect…

Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), led by President Chul-jin Choi, announced that a research team led by Sung Mook Choi, principal researcher at KIMS, in collaboration with Professor Yangdo Kim of Pusan National University, has developed a two-electrode-based real-time diagnostic technology capable of precisely analyzing the causes of performance degradation in anion exchange membrane w…