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.

Graphical abstract: Interfacial engineering of lithium metal anodes: what is left to uncover?
Open Access Perspective

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.

Graphical abstract: Towards an accelerated decarbonization of the chemical industry by electrolysis
Open Access Review Article

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.

Graphical abstract: Machine learning in energy chemistry: introduction, challenges and perspectives
From the themed collection: Energy Advances Recent Review Articles
Open Access Review Article

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.

Graphical abstract: A critical review of technologies, costs, and projects for production of carbon-neutral liquid e-fuels from hydrogen and captured CO2
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Diesel production via standalone and co-hydrotreating of catalytic fast pyrolysis oil
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Photo-accelerated oxidation of spiro-OMeTAD for efficient carbon-based perovskite solar cells
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Unlocking the potential of open-tunnel oxides: DFT-guided design and machine learning-enhanced discovery for next-generation industry-scale battery technologies
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Impact of lignin–carbohydrate complex (LCC) linkages on cellulose pyrolysis chemistry
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: A rapid lithium-ion cathode discovery pipeline and its exemplary application
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Assessing reservoir performance for geologic carbon sequestration in offshore saline reservoirs
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: A coupled reinforcement learning and IDAES process modeling framework for automated conceptual design of energy and chemical systems
From the themed collection: Energy Advances: Highlight USA & Canada
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Beyond energy density: flow battery design driven by safety and location
From the themed collection: Flowable energy storage
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Enhancing low electronic conductivity materials in all active material electrodes through multicomponent architecture
From the themed collection: Energy Advances: Highlight USA & Canada
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Can vehicle-to-grid facilitate the transition to low carbon energy systems?
From the themed collection: Energy Advances: Highlight USA & Canada
Open Access Paper

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.

Graphical abstract: Thermal cyclodimerization of isoprene for the production of high-performance sustainable aviation fuel
From the themed collection: Energy Advances: Highlight USA & Canada
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