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Ammonia as a carbon-free hydrogen carrier for fuel cells: a perspective

The potential of utilizing ammonia as a hydrogen carrier for on-site power generation via ammonia decomposition is systematically discussed.

Graphical abstract: Ammonia as a carbon-free hydrogen carrier for fuel cells: a perspective
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Recent progress in high-loading single-atom catalysts and their applications

Achieving single-atom dispersion of metal active components remains daunting. Here, we summarized several key synthesis methods and applications of high-loading SACs, hoping to highlight important research areas for future development.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in high-loading single-atom catalysts and their applications
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Cutting-edge methods for amplifying the oxygen evolution reaction during seawater electrolysis: a brief synopsis

Three approaches for enhancing OER activity and selectivity for hydrogen production in seawater electrolysis.

Graphical abstract: Cutting-edge methods for amplifying the oxygen evolution reaction during seawater electrolysis: a brief synopsis
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Designing active and stable Ir-based catalysts for the acidic oxygen evolution reaction

Various strategies for optimization of Ir-based OER catalysts are summarized, including elemental doping, surface engineering, atomic utilization and support engineering.

Graphical abstract: Designing active and stable Ir-based catalysts for the acidic oxygen evolution reaction
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Core–shell nanostructured magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials: a critical review

This minireview focuses on the synthesis of core–shell nanostructured magnesium-based materials to achieve hydrogen storage performances and analyses the mechanistic effects of this unique structure.

Graphical abstract: Core–shell nanostructured magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials: a critical review
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Hierarchically microporous membranes for highly energy-efficient gas separations

Hourglass-shaped or bimodally distributed microcavities enable both high gas permeabilities and selectivities for highly energy-efficient gas separations.

Graphical abstract: Hierarchically microporous membranes for highly energy-efficient gas separations
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Industrially applied and relevant transformations of 1,3-butadiene using homogeneous catalysts

In this review, the use of 1,3-butadiene as a comparably cheap and abundant raw material to harvest fine and bulk chemicals is summarized in detail.

Graphical abstract: Industrially applied and relevant transformations of 1,3-butadiene using homogeneous catalysts
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Understanding the charging of supercapacitors by electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance

Supercapacitors are highly valued energy storage devices and it's crucial to understand their charging mechanism. We present a comprehensive discussion on the applications of EQCM in the supercapacitor community.

Graphical abstract: Understanding the charging of supercapacitors by electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance
From the themed collection: Virtual Collections—Electrochemistry
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Multicomponent catalyst design for CO2/N2/NOx electroreduction

The recent progress in multicomponent catalyst design for CO2/N2/NOx electroreduction is summarized from three models.

Graphical abstract: Multicomponent catalyst design for CO2/N2/NOx electroreduction
Open Access Review Article

Overview of CO2 capture and electrolysis technology in molten salts: operational parameters and their effects

Molten salt electrochemical system towards carbon deposition.

Graphical abstract: Overview of CO2 capture and electrolysis technology in molten salts: operational parameters and their effects
Open Access Review Article

Lithium-mediated electrochemical dinitrogen reduction reaction

This review discusses the recent advances in the field of the Li-mediated electrocatalytic dinitrogen reduction reaction along with the latest insights into the proposed catalytic mechanisms, electrocatalysts, and electrolytes.

Graphical abstract: Lithium-mediated electrochemical dinitrogen reduction reaction
From the themed collection: Virtual Collections—Electrocatalysis
Open Access Review Article

Recent progress with the application of organic room-temperature phosphorescent materials

A summary of recent progress with the application of organic room-temperature phosphorescent materials in luminescence and display, environmental detection and bioimaging.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress with the application of organic room-temperature phosphorescent materials
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Recent progress of manganese dioxide based electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction

This review discusses the OER reaction mechanism (AEM and LOM) and the research progress of MnO2-based OER catalysts. The optimization strategy of MnO2-based catalysts was summarized.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress of manganese dioxide based electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction
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Non-noble metals as activity sites for ORR catalysts in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs)

Proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have great potential to become the next generation green energy technique, but its application is limited by the slow kinetics of the cathode oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in acidic medium.

Graphical abstract: Non-noble metals as activity sites for ORR catalysts in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs)
Open Access Review Article

Electrochemical CO2 reduction with ionic liquids: review and evaluation

Evaluation for electrochemical CO2 reduction to C1 with Ionic liquids.

Graphical abstract: Electrochemical CO2 reduction with ionic liquids: review and evaluation
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Perspective on oligomeric products from lignin depolymerization: their generation, identification, and further valorization

A systematic summary on the current state-of-art of the formation, identification, and further valorization of oligomeric products during various lignin depolymerization processes.

Graphical abstract: Perspective on oligomeric products from lignin depolymerization: their generation, identification, and further valorization
From the themed collection: Virtual Collections—ICM Reviews
Open Access Review Article

Ionic skin: from imitating natural skin to beyond

The last decade has witnessed the birth and development of ionic skin. This article systematically reviews the research progress of ionic skin from the perspective of function.

Graphical abstract: Ionic skin: from imitating natural skin to beyond
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Catalytic conversion network for lignocellulosic biomass valorization: a panoramic view

The catalytic conversion networks for lignocellulose valorization including reaction routes, reaction types and key steps are comprehensively reviewed. The issues that need to be addressed for large-scale application are proposed.

Graphical abstract: Catalytic conversion network for lignocellulosic biomass valorization: a panoramic view
From the themed collection: Virtual Collections—ICM Reviews
Open Access Review Article

Recent progress in metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for electrocatalysis

Recent progress of metal–organic framework (MOF) based catalysts in the electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction, hydrogen oxidation reaction, oxygen evolution reaction, oxygen reduction reaction and nitrogen reduction reaction is summarized.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for electrocatalysis
From the themed collection: Virtual Collections—Electrocatalysis
Open Access Review Article

Ionic liquid/poly(ionic liquid)-based electrolytes for lithium batteries

Lithium batteries have received a lot of attention in recent years. This comment reviewed the application of ionic liquid and poly(ionic liquid)-based electrolytes in lithium batteries.

Graphical abstract: Ionic liquid/poly(ionic liquid)-based electrolytes for lithium batteries
From the themed collection: Virtual Collections—Electrochemistry
Open Access Review Article

Recent advances in the detection and removal of heavy metal ions using functionalized layered double hydroxides: a review

Recent advances in the detection and removal of heavy metal ions using layered double hydroxide-based nanosensors and nanosorbents are summarized.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in the detection and removal of heavy metal ions using functionalized layered double hydroxides: a review
Open Access Review Article

Recent progress in non-fused ring electron acceptors for high performance organic solar cells

The recent progress in non-fused ring electron acceptor-based organic solar cells has been reviewed from the perspective of material design strategies.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in non-fused ring electron acceptors for high performance organic solar cells
From the themed collection: Virtual Collections—Electrochemistry
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