Carefully controlled sulfidation boosts supercapacitor electrode performance by guiding distinct structural phases and revealing a heterojunction composition that delivers enhanced energy storage. NCF-S95 achieves high specific capacity and cycle stability, showing promise for next-generation supercapacitor materials.
SourceShenyang Agricultural University Collaborative Journals·JournalEnergy & Environment Nexus·TypeNews article·DateAug 14, 2026
Researchers discovered that scandium doping and coating improve the durability and performance of sodium-ion batteries by stabilizing the crystal structure and suppressing side reactions. The study found that doping improves bulk stability while coating enhances surface stability, leading to improved capacity retention and long-term cy...
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalSmall·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 10, 2026
Alexis Grimaud, a leading researcher in battery materials chemistry, has received the National Science Foundation CAREER Award to support his work on developing new battery materials with improved energy density and scalability. His project aims to explore complex materials that can be used as battery electrode materials.
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A joint research team has discovered that silver nanocatalysts operate at different reaction sites depending on whether generating electricity or producing hydrogen in solid oxide cells. The study proposes a new design principle to accelerate high-efficiency green hydrogen production and clean power generation by optimizing the catalys...
SourceSeoul National University College of Engineering·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 7, 2026
Researchers have unveiled a transformative intrinsic enhancement strategy that redefines the performance ceiling of electrochemical deionization. The F-Cu3Pv-2 electrode leverages heteroatom doping to trigger self-adaptive dual defect formation, enhancing electron transfer, ion adsorption, and diffusion kinetics.
SourceShanghai Jiao Tong University Journal Center·JournalNano-Micro Letters·TypeNews article·DateAug 5, 2026
A KAIST research team has developed a process that cuts the production time for vanadium redox flow batteries' core material by 67%, overcoming a critical bottleneck to commercialization. This breakthrough could significantly accelerate the development of large-capacity energy storage technology.
SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalAdvanced Energy Materials·DateAug 4, 2026
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SNU researchers developed a new catalyst design principle that selectively suppresses hydrogen evolution while maintaining nitrogen reduction activity. The approach increased Faradaic efficiency to nearly 100% and enables localized production of eco-friendly ammonia near renewable energy sources.
SourceSeoul National University College of Engineering·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateAug 4, 2026
A new study by Hanyang University ERICA researchers reveals how air exposure can trigger chemical changes in manganese-coated batteries, accelerating degradation. The team proposes a simple solution to suppress defective surface phases and restore stable manganese-oxygen bonding, leading to improved long-term durability.
SourceHanyang University Research Strategy Planning Team·JournalEnergy & Environmental Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 28, 2026
The study introduced an interphase activator strategy that couples both processes through one additive, converting native surface species into a reconstructed interphase and regulating the coordination environment in the polymer phase. The optimized electrolyte delivers high ionic conductivity and stability, making it suitable for soli...
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·DateJul 23, 2026
A new bio-based conductive hydrogel platform is presented to preserve biomembrane activity and enable sensitive detection of organophosphate pesticides. The developed biosensor demonstrated stable operation, retaining 85.8% of its original electrochemical response after seven days.
SourceJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·JournalJournal of Bioresources and Bioproducts·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 23, 2026
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Researchers at Westlake University have developed a new membrane material that addresses the major obstacle of membrane degradation in anion exchange membrane water electrolyzers. The poly(aryl methylquinuclidinium) membrane shows high performance under demanding operating conditions, enabling scalable industrial manufacturing.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 22, 2026
Researchers have developed a detector that delivers high sensitivity while operating at ordinary room temperature, using carbon nanotubes and a pyroelectric lithium niobate crystal. The device surpasses earlier graphene-based detectors by several orders of magnitude and offers a broad spectral range without cryogenic cooling.
SourceEditorial Office of Opto-Electronic Journals Group·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 14, 2026
A new collaborative study has developed an electrochemical device that can pull carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere using electricity and water-based chemistry, addressing the planet's excess CO2 problem. The technology is designed to reduce new emissions and remove CO2 that has already accumulated in the atmosphere.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·DateJul 13, 2026
Researchers will address the unstable interface between lithium metal anode and solid electrolyte by engineering ultra-thin films to reduce degradation and resistance. The goal is to improve reliability and stability of solid-state batteries for electric vehicles, enabling faster charging and greater energy storage potential.
A team of chemists at Saarland University has synthesized a highly unusual bent sandwich molecule, defying long-held assumptions. The discovery opens up new possibilities for designing iron-containing materials and expanding the range of applications for metallopolymers.
SourceSaarland University·JournalAngewandte Chemie·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 13, 2026
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Researchers developed a low-cost electrochemical sensor to detect dopamine levels in artificial human tears. The technology could support the development of new tools for monitoring Parkinson's disease and other conditions linked to atypical dopamine levels.
SourceAmerican Chemical Society·JournalACS Omega·DateJul 8, 2026
A Korean research team identified surface oxidation occurring during dehydration as the true cause of performance degradation in promising next-generation battery materials. They developed a new liquid-phase bubbling dehydration process that suppresses surface oxidation and improves battery performance.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Materials·DateJul 1, 2026
A team of researchers from Science Tokyo has developed a new method to reversibly switch the chirality of semiconductor materials using electrochemistry. This innovation enables the creation of spin-polarized currents in layered non-chiral semiconductors, opening up new directions for developing ultrafast and energy-efficient devices.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalACS Nano·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 25, 2026
A new study reports a residue-free electrolyte additive, sodium trifluoromethanesulfinate (NaSO₂CF₃), designed to improve initial efficiency, cycle life, and manufacturability in sodium-ion batteries. The additive improved Coulombic efficiency from 82.6% to 96.0% and maintained capacity retention after 600 cycles.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournaleScience·DateJun 25, 2026
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A research team has successfully designed a novel electrolyte for fluoride shuttle batteries, which boasts high electrochemical stability and reversibility. The KBF4-containing electrolyte effectively regulates the fluorination reaction, enabling reversible electrode reactions.
SourceNational Institutes of Natural Sciences·JournalACS Applied Energy Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 21, 2026
Researchers discovered graphitized biochar, which facilitates electron transfer between microbes and iron minerals, producing more hydroxyl radicals. This process accelerates sulfamethoxazole degradation by up to 57.2% and enhances overall soil remediation.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalBiochar·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 18, 2026
Researchers have developed a catalyst material that harnesses the energy of a single photon to reduce carbon dioxide and oxidize organic waste simultaneously. The process achieves high efficiencies of approximately 93% for CO2-to-formate conversion and around 95% for biomass oxidation, showcasing efficient utilization of photon energy.
SourceUniversity of Nottingham·JournalCommunications Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 12, 2026
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A new review highlights the potential of biochar's intrinsic redox properties to enhance pollutant degradation, microbial processes, and energy recovery. Biochar can act like an electron shuttle or buffer, transferring electrons more efficiently than highly conductive materials in stressed environments.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalBiochar·TypeLiterature review·DateJun 11, 2026
Researchers at Lehigh University developed a new gold-palladium catalysis mechanism that increases reaction rates and stabilizes catalysts. This breakthrough advances the development of more efficient bio-based chemical manufacturing processes.
SourceLehigh University·JournalNature Catalysis·DateJun 4, 2026
Researchers introduce phosphonate ester groups into conductive polymer films to balance electronic charge transport and ion transport, improving OECT performance. The approach enables precise tuning of polymer properties without redesigning monomers.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 29, 2026
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Researchers at MIT have developed a low-temperature process to extract battery-grade lithium from hard rock minerals, minimizing waste and costs. The closed-loop system can produce useful materials, including lithium salts, alumina, and silica, with an estimated cost reduction of half compared to traditional methods.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience·DateMay 28, 2026
A deep learning model combines knowledge from different catalyst families to identify a top-performing green hydrogen catalyst. The AI correctly predicted the activity ranking of 12 tested catalysts within a previously unexplored material family.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 28, 2026
Researchers developed a Pt–CuOx interfacial catalyst that converts HMF to FDCA at significantly lower voltages, achieving 99.1% FDCA selectivity and 93.8% yield. The optimized catalyst demonstrated excellent durability, maintaining over 90% selectivity for more than 110 hours.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 26, 2026
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Researchers developed a flexible electrochemical sensing platform that captures dynamic small-molecule chemical signals in the gut. The platform reveals a new mechanism underlying enhanced intestinal mechanosensation under microbe-related stimulation, enabling real-time monitoring of serotonin release.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience Bulletin·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 20, 2026
Researchers at TU Wien have shown that water molecules' structures impact charged particles in electrochemistry. The team found that ions with stronger effects on surrounding water create more order, leading to lower entropy and reduced attachment to surfaces.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 18, 2026
A new method using rheo-impedance spectroscopy links slurry shear conditions to battery performance, enabling data-driven optimization and improved manufacturing efficiency. The study found an optimal 'sweet spot' in processing conditions that balances breaking up particle clusters with maintaining electrical pathways.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalJournal of Power Sources·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 13, 2026
Researchers are working to overcome key obstacles in commercializing carbon waste gas into platform chemicals, including finding the optimal compression level and managing temperature. The US could be left behind if other countries invest heavily in this technology.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalNature Chemical Engineering·DateMay 12, 2026
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Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
Researchers have developed a new computational workflow combining generative AI with atomistic simulations to identify promising platinum alloy catalyst structures for hydrogen fuel cells. The method produces high-performing candidates from several material combinations, addressing a longstanding challenge in catalyst design.
SourceInstitute of Science Tokyo·Journalnpj Computational Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 11, 2026
Researchers challenged thermodynamic-based framework for catalyst design and proposed new principle focusing on declining efficiency of solid-phase electron transport. They designed homonuclear cobalt-cobalt dual-atom catalyst DA-CoCo, significantly enhancing charge transport in solid intermediates, validating the new design principle.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Catalysis·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 11, 2026
Researchers at Griffith University and Queensland University of Technology have developed a machine-learning model to design efficient urea catalysts using waste gases. The model accurately predicted key co-adsorption energy values, narrowing down over 1,400 candidates to promising ones.
Recent progress in advanced energy manufacturing highlights 3D printing's potential to redefine next-generation lithium batteries. The technology enables precise control over three-dimensional structures, improving ion-transport pathways and mechanical robustness.
SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·DateApr 15, 2026
The São Paulo School of Advanced Science on Electrochemistry aims to strengthen proficiency in advanced techniques for next-gen batteries, catalytic interfaces & sensors. Participants will engage with renowned researchers & benefit from computational tools & instrumentation.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·DateApr 15, 2026
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Researchers at Tohoku University have made significant progress in precise nanoscale construction of g-C₃N₄ catalysts, which enables efficient photocatalytic H₂O₂ evolution. The study highlights the importance of nanoarchitectonics in scaling up industrial production.
SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalCoordination Chemistry Reviews·DateApr 13, 2026
Researchers have discovered that lithium dendrites in batteries are unexpectedly strong and brittle, causing short circuits and safety risks. The findings suggest that future battery design must change to improve safety and reliability of high-energy storage systems.
SourceUniversity of Houston·JournalScience·DateApr 8, 2026
Researchers highlight biochar's ability to outperform conventional materials in driving chemical reactions that break down pollutants and support energy-producing microbial processes. Biochar's intrinsic redox properties enable it to act as an electron shuttle, accelerating reactions.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalBiochar·TypeLiterature review·DateApr 6, 2026
Researchers create electrochemical process that converts lignin into aromatics and cyclohexene-based compounds without external hydrogen, upgrading it into useful chemical precursors. The study demonstrates high selectivity and efficiency in the conversion of recalcitrant ether bonds in lignin.
SourceSungkyunkwan University External Affairs Division (PR team)·DateMar 26, 2026
Researchers discovered that faster dendrite growth is associated with lower stress levels in a commonly used battery electrolyte material, revealing chemical reactions as a new culprit behind the problem. The study provides guidance for designing stronger electrolytes to make solid-state batteries successful.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature·DateMar 25, 2026
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A research team successfully developed an electrochemically mediated dearomatization saturation strategy for pyridine, resulting in efficient multifunctional modification of the molecule. The strategy achieves chemo, regio, and stereoselective transformation of pyridine into complex piperidine skeletons.
SourceChinese Chemical Society·JournalCCS Chemistry·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 25, 2026
The NSF Energy Storage Engine has received $45 million over three years to advance next-gen battery and energy storage systems. It will focus on safety, cost efficiency, and AI integration in manufacturing.
The Berlin Battery Lab brings together top-level research institutions to develop and test resource-efficient battery technologies, focusing on sodium-based systems. The lab aims to accelerate the transfer from research to application, supporting the development of locally produced, sustainable battery technologies.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·DateMar 19, 2026
Researchers from Southeast University and Nanjing Normal University create supercapacitor technology using plant waste, enabling rapid-charging energy storage at 4.0 volts. The innovative approach combines a custom electrode with a specialized electrolyte to stabilize the system.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalCarbon Research·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 16, 2026
Researchers found that lithium dendrites, which can cause battery explosions, are surprisingly strong and brittle, fracturing at tensile strengths greater than 150 MPa. This discovery provides insights for tailoring solid electrolyte microstructures to mitigate battery failure and improve safety.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMar 12, 2026
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Researchers at the University of Jyväskylä have developed a new approach to model semiconductor electrodes, revealing the basic mechanisms underlying the hydrogen evolution reaction on a titanium dioxide semiconductor. The study identified a previously unknown phenomenon in electrocatalysis, where local charge centers, polarons, activa...
SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 12, 2026
Researchers engineered a dual metal modified biochar composite to enhance microbial electrochemical interactions and increase hydrogen yield. The study demonstrates the potential of biochar as an efficient electron mediator in light driven fermentation systems.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalBiochar·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 11, 2026
Research reveals that aging significantly alters the electron transfer behavior of pyrogenic carbon in soils and environments, with some materials becoming more electron-conductive while others become less so. These changes can influence nutrient cycling, pollutant degradation, and microbial processes in environmental systems.
SourceBiochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University·JournalBiochar·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 11, 2026
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Judy Jeevarajan, Ph.D., joins UL Research Institutes as vice president and distinguished scientific advisor, guiding critical scientific priorities and mentoring researchers in battery and energy storage safety. With extensive experience in battery chemistry and global standards development, Jeevarajan will continue to shape ULRI's sci...
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis developed an operando microscopy platform to study lithium plating in batteries. The platform revealed the conditions under which plating occurs, allowing for the development of performance maps to optimize fast-charging protocols and enhance battery performance.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalSmall·DateMar 6, 2026
Researchers visualized activity across a platinum catalyst with unprecedented detail, revealing coordinated, interconnected systems. Individual crystal grains specialize in different chemical steps, and cooperative electron flows enhance overall reaction efficiency.
SourceUniversity of Warwick·JournalNature Catalysis·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 5, 2026
Researchers at University of Illinois have developed a new method using solar energy to power a key chemical reaction in the textile, plastic, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. This method can significantly reduce the industry's carbon footprint by eliminating harsh oxidizing byproducts and minimizing carbon emissions.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 3, 2026
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Researchers have developed a printable enzyme ink that simplifies the mass production of enzymatic biofuel cells, paving the way for self-powered wearable sensors. The ink enables the creation of high-performance electrodes with minimal decay, suitable for real-world monitoring applications.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalACS Applied Engineering Materials·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 25, 2026
Researchers at Tohoku University's Advanced Institute for Materials Research developed distortion-resistant energy materials for lithium-ion batteries, improving efficacy and cost-effectiveness. The cathode design utilizes 'interfacial orbital engineering' to neutralize Jahn-Teller distortions, achieving near-perfect cycling stability.
SourceAdvanced Institute for Materials Research (AIMR), Tohoku University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateFeb 25, 2026
Researchers have developed an all-fluorinated electrolyte that stabilizes high-voltage systems, outperforming standard carbonate-based electrolytes in tests. The new electrolyte promotes a robust Cathode-Electrolyte Interphase layer, enhancing battery longevity and resilience.
SourceTsinghua University Press·JournalEnergy Materials and Devices·DateFeb 25, 2026
Researchers at Jeonbuk National University have developed a new method for detecting microplastics using metal oxide electrodes, offering a rapid and sensitive solution for environmental monitoring. The technology has the potential to replace traditional spectroscopic methods with its portability, low cost, and real-time capabilities.
SourceJeonbuk National University, Sustainable Strategy team, Planning and Coordination Division·JournalTrends in Environmental Analytical Chemistry·TypeSystematic review·DateFeb 19, 2026
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Researchers at The University of Osaka developed a solid-state analogue that enables the formation of subnanometer pores approaching biological ion-channel dimensions. The team demonstrated the opening and closing process hundreds of times, with spikes in current consistent with biological channels.
SourceThe University of Osaka·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 18, 2026
Case Western Reserve researchers create a new type of electrolyte that improves the safety and efficiency of flow batteries, enabling large-scale energy storage. The breakthrough could lead to advancements in solar farms, power grids, data centers, and other applications.
SourceCase Western Reserve University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 18, 2026