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An Intelligent Battery Management System (IBMS) integrating cloud, IoT, and digital twin technologies, offering scalable, real-time battery management was developed to enhance safety, performance, and lifespan of lithium-ion batteries in EVs.

Photocatalytic potential of UiO-66-NH₂ and its functional nanohybrids for green energy generation and environmental remediation.

The exponential growth in human population presents significant challenges to the long-term sustainability of civilization through escalating global energy crises and environmental issues.

The performance of heterogeneous catalysts in CO₂ methanation depends on various factors that shape their catalytic properties. Understanding these key elements is essential for optimizing catalyst design and enhancing efficiency.

A schematic representation of the synthesis of NiCo-t-MOF and its application in overall electrochemical water splitting.

Visible-light driven L-alanine, biodegradable nylon precursor, from biobased material pyruvate and ammonium ions with the system consisting of triethanolamine, water-soluble zinc porphyrin, pentamethylcyclopentadienyl coordinated rhodium complex, NAD⁺ and L-alanine dehydrogenase is developed.

The selection of pretreatment methods is critical to achieving high product yields during bioconversion of lignocellulosic biomass.

NiAl-LDH/MXene TENG achieved a power density of 36.9 W m⁻², enabling efficient energy harvesting. It drives self-powered copper electroplating from biomechanical energy, highlighting promise for sustainable, eco-friendly electronics.

Development of efficient bifunctional catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is highly required for the application in rechargeable metal–air batteries.

The current work entails the potential synthesis of Ni²⁺ doped α-MnO₂ electrodes for the fabrication of a 180° bendable supercapacitor and a wristband-type prototype device for high-power density charge storage application.

The social acceptance of domestic hydrogen and prospects for deploying hydrogen homes will be shaped by public trust in key actors and stakeholders.

A new method and additive for printing tin-based perovskite films were developed, which enabled printing the first slot-die-coated tin perovskite device. This advancement paves the way for scalable, fully printed lead-free perovskite photovoltaics.

The study uncovers a new approach of integrating iron phthalocyanine-derived Fe–N_x moieties and FeNi nanoparticles as a robust bifunctional oxygen electrocatalyst for Zn–air batteries.

This study presents a graphene–antimony dual-function anode material synthesized through a simple chemical pre-lithiation/sodiation process, achieving near-theoretical capacities and outstanding cycling stability.

This study describes the synthesis of high-entropy layered double hydroxide (HE-LDH) nanoneedles, via a simple hydrothermal method using cost-effective non-noble transition metals (Fe, Co, Cr, Mn, and Zn), for efficient electrocatalysis.

CH₄ enhances hydrogen recovery but has a higher mixing tendency compared to N₂ and CO₂. H₂ purity and recovery are more sensitive to changes in permeability than porosity. The mixing zone is more sensitive to changes in porosity than permeability.

Anion exchange membrane water electrolyser showing the chemical structure of hydroxyl-conductive 2D hBN-based anion exchange membrane (AEM). The developed AEMs exhibit high hydroxyl conductivity, superior mechanical and electrochemical stability.

In this study, a proof-of-concept of microwave-assisted regeneration process coupled with a fluidized bed reactor under DAC conditions is presented.

A comprehensive study of the dielectric and ferroelectric characteristics of polymer composites of xGnP–MXene hybrids (GMHs) in PVDF/PMMA blend films made via a solution casting method is reported.

Effect of the molar concentration ratio of copper cobalt phosphate in supercapacitor.