Bimetallic catalysts offer enhanced catalytic performance through synergistic interactions between the two metals, allowing them to break the linear scaling relations and reach high electrocatalytic activity. This study presents bimetallic aerogel-based catalyst synthesized as a covalent, three-dimensional framework containing neighboring iron and manganese sites. The

Anode-less sulfide-based all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) have emerged as promising candidates for next-generation energy storage, offering high energy density, enhanced safety, and simplified cell design. By eliminating excess lithium (Li) metal and relying solely on Li extracted from the cathode, these systems significantly improve gravimetric and volumetric performance

All-solid-state lithium-ion batteries (ASSLBs) are a promising next-generation energy storage technology for their enhanced safety and high energy density. In this study, we develop high-performance ASSLBs utilizing a Ni-rich single-crystalline NCM811 (SC-NCM811) cathode and a Li₆PS₅Br argyrodite solid electrolyte. By optimizing the cathode material and stack pressure

Although the enzymatic mechanisms of terpene synthases have been extensively characterized through experimental and computational studies, the atomistic details underlying the product release process have remained elusive. In this study, we present the first atomistic simulations of the initial stages of product release in a terpene synthase, using the bacterial diterpene

Various carbonaceous anode materials have been developed to improve both the rate and capacity characteristics of Li-ion batteries (LIBs), and yet the performances of the anodes depend on the quality of the inevitable and uncontrollable growth of the solid–electrolyte interphase (SEI), resulting from the electrolyte reduction and decomposition during the initial cycles

Achieving high capacity, long-term stability, and fast charge–discharge capability remains a central challenge in the development of advanced anode materials for lithium-ion batteries. In this work, we present nickel vanadium oxyphosphide (NVOP) nanosheets synthesized via controlled thermal phosphorization of NiV-layered double hydroxide (NiV-LDH). The resulting multiphase

Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) present a promising alternative for rechargeable batteries with aprotic liquids. Although SPEs were extensively researched for several decades, recent studies have gained momentum in response to growing demand for safer battery options. While various electrochemical and spectral methods for characterizing polymeric electrolytes were

Electrocatalytic hydrazine oxidation holds great promise for enabling fuel cell-powered transportation since hydrazine hydrate (N₂H₄·H₂O) has the highest energy density of all liquid, CO₂-free fuels (3.45 kWh/L), and the highest fuel cell voltage (1.56 V vs O₂). Inspired by the ruffling of catalytic centers in oxidative enzymes, we designed a twisted single-atom nanozyme

Replacing common polymeric binder materials in lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with more sustainable and environmentally friendly options is one of the challenges in designing new generations of LIBs. Here, we explain how incorporating protein-based polymers into the binder formulation can enhance binder performance in the graphite anode of LIBs. The electrode preparation

Sodium-ion batteries are progressively scrutinized for their economic viability and natural abundancy of resources. However, their practical implications are hampered by their limited energy density, primarily stemming from cationic redox reactions in transition-metal based cathodes. Achieving higher energy density via anionic redox activation is one of the promising

With a high theoretical capacity of 274 mAh, LiCoO₂ (LCO) is commonly used as a cathode material in portable devices and different Li-ion batteries (LIBs) applications. However, its practical capacity is lower than the theoretical value due to interfacial degradation pathways that limit the cathode operating voltage. In this work, we demonstrate an advanced and efficient

Hydrogen is a green and sustainable energy vector that can facilitate the large-scale integration of intermittent renewable energy, renewable fuels for heavy transport, and deep decarbonization of hard-to-abate industries. Anion-exchange-membrane water electrolyzers (AEM-WEs) have several achieved or expected competitive advantages over other electrolysis technologies

Carbon-based supercapacitors (SCs) have emerged as promising candidates for high-power, fast-charging energy storage, bridging the performance gap between traditional capacitors and batteries. This perspective explores the current landscape and future direction of carbon-based electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs), focusing on activated carbon, graphene, and their

While high-mass-loading electrodes are desirable for achieving high energy density of lithium-ion batteries, their large thickness restricts charge transport, compromising electrochemical performance. Here, we introduce stencil-printable graphene on separators for lithium-ion batteries with high-mass-loading electrodes. Graphene nanoflake inks are formulated with

Rechargeable aqueous Zn-based batteries represent a family of promising energy storage and load leveling technologies due to their safety and low production cost. However, the reversibility of Zn metal electrodeposition is challenged by the non-uniformity of deposition, and by the electrochemical constraints of metals in water-based electrolyte solutions. This research

Layered lithiated oxide cathode materials with mixed transition metals (TMs), such as Ni–Co–Mn (NCM), are the workhorses of Li-ion batteries in the current electric vehicle industry. Among NCM cathodes, Ni-rich (Ni >50% of all TMs) variants can provide high capacities of ∼220 mAh/g, but they suffer from faster capacity fading than their low Ni-content NCM counterparts

Van der Waals (vdW) heterostructures (HSs) have attracted intense interest worldwide as they offer several routes to design materials with novel features and wide-ranging applications. Unfortunately, vdW HSs are currently restricted to a small number of stackable layers due to the weak vdW forces holding adjacent layers together. In this article, computational studies