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Strategies for enhancing the performance of nickel single-atom catalysts for the electroreduction of CO₂ to CO.

This review systematically summarizes the working principles and devices, and the different types of catalytic cathodes used for Zn–CO₂ batteries. The challenges and prospects in this field are also particularly discussed.

In this review, challenges and strategies to enable the use of micro-sized alloy anodes for alkali-ion batteries with high energy density and long cycle life are explored.

This review introduces the hydrophobic mechanism, natural materials and preparation strategies of green hydrophobic fabrics, and multi-functional textiles based on hydrophobic fabrics. The challenges and prospects in this field are also discussed.

Liquid-based electronic materials take bioelectronics a step forward to a seamlessly integrated human–machine interface owing to their conformability, durability, biocompatibility and flexibility.

Adding a secondary component to a liquid coating results in new and synergistic properties.

We comprehensively reviewed the recent achievements in cellulose-based solid electrolytes, including diverse modifications and compositing strategies for improving ionic conductivity, and current challenges and future prospects are discussed.

The progress on aqueous rechargeable aluminium metal batteries is summarized based on the aspects of designing the Al anode and interphase, modifying the electrolyte, and fabricating cathodes.