Themed collection Energy Advances: Highlight USA & Canada
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Interfacial engineering of lithium metal anodes: what is left to uncover?
Interfacial engineering plays a key role in solving the reactivity puzzle of lithium metal batteries. Here, we discuss the interfacial engineering pieces that are in place and the ones that still need to be fitted.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 108-122
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00470H
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Towards an accelerated decarbonization of the chemical industry by electrolysis
Electrochemical technologies support the transition towards carbon-neutral chemical manufacturing and we need new approaches to accelerate electrolysis scale-up.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 268-279
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00134A
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Machine learning in energy chemistry: introduction, challenges and perspectives
This review explores machine learning's role in energy chemistry, spanning organic photovoltaics, perovskites, catalysis, and batteries, highlighting its potential to accelerate eco-friendly, sustainable energy development.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 896-921
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00057E
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A critical review of technologies, costs, and projects for production of carbon-neutral liquid e-fuels from hydrogen and captured CO2
Hydrogen (H2) production along with CCUS (carbon capture, utilization, and storage) are two key areas for transition to net-zero emission. Carbon-neutral liquid e-fuels produced from H2 and captured CO2 are practical alternatives to fossil fuels.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 580-605
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00173J
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Diesel production via standalone and co-hydrotreating of catalytic fast pyrolysis oil
High-quality sustainable diesel was produced by standalone and co-hydrotreating biomass-derived catalytic fast pyrolysis oil.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 1121-1131
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00098F
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Photo-accelerated oxidation of spiro-OMeTAD for efficient carbon-based perovskite solar cells
Photo-accelerated oxidization enables fast production of a Spiro-OMeTAD hole transport layer in perovskite solar cells. This strategy delivers high power conversion efficiency and overcomes barriers to mass manufacturing.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 1054-1061
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00029C
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Unlocking the potential of open-tunnel oxides: DFT-guided design and machine learning-enhanced discovery for next-generation industry-scale battery technologies
Lithium–ion batteries (LIBs) are ubiquitous in everyday applications.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 968-982
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4YA00014E
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Impact of lignin–carbohydrate complex (LCC) linkages on cellulose pyrolysis chemistry
The prevalence of covalent lignin–carbohydrate complex (LCC) bonds likely foster inter-moiety reaction pathways, marked by significant kinetic and thermochemical barriers in the intra-moiety cellulose decomposition within LCC.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 515-528
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00427A
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A rapid lithium-ion cathode discovery pipeline and its exemplary application
A new computational screening pipeline accelerates the process of identifying potential Li-ion cathodes, with a demonstration case upon its preliminary application.
Energy Adv., 2024,3, 255-262
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00397C
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Assessing reservoir performance for geologic carbon sequestration in offshore saline reservoirs
Permeability distribution imposes substantial control over CO2 flow path, in situ temperature changes, and fluid pressure propagation in offshore geologic storage of CO2.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 2069-2084
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00317E
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A coupled reinforcement learning and IDAES process modeling framework for automated conceptual design of energy and chemical systems
This study introduces an advanced automated system for designing diverse chemical or electrochemical systems, requiring minimal user expertise, and enabling designing and optimization from scratch.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1735-1751
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00310H
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Beyond energy density: flow battery design driven by safety and location
Using satellite imagery we show that the installation footprint of grid-scale lithium-ion batteries is often comparable to much less energy-dense technologies such as aqueous battery systems.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 1357-1365
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3YA00208J
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Enhancing low electronic conductivity materials in all active material electrodes through multicomponent architecture
Percolated electroactive material as electronically conductive network enables the high energy electroactive material with low intrinsic electronic conductivity at extremely high loading over 100 mg cm−2.
Energy Adv., 2023,2, 308-320
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00269H
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Can vehicle-to-grid facilitate the transition to low carbon energy systems?
Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) allows electric vehicles to provide power and services to the grid. At scale, V2G can bolster renewable energy growth and eliminate storage and displace firm generators traditionally used to balance wind and solar intermittency.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 984-998
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00204C
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Thermal cyclodimerization of isoprene for the production of high-performance sustainable aviation fuel
Isoprene is converted to cycloalkanes by thermal dimerization followed by hydrogenation. The resulting blend exhibits outstanding jet fuel properties.
Energy Adv., 2022,1, 338-343
https://doi.org/10.1039/D2YA00017B
About this collection
Highlighting work in Energy Advances from USA & Canada.