Themed collection Virtual Collections—ICM HOT Papers

This work explores the underlying mechanisms of how in situ polymerized fluorinated electrolytes enhance interface stability and their impact on high-voltage and long-cycling lithium metal batteries, proposing strategies for current challenges.

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.

A novel LDH-derived CuPt bimetallic catalyst is synthesized for light-driven ethanol dehydrogenation. Pt-enhanced localized surface plasmon resonance effect over Cu nanoparticles results in an improved hydrogen production rate of 136.9 μmol g⁻¹ s⁻¹.

Four strategies to enhance the processability of UHMWPE are explored using heterogenised metallocene catalysts to produce polymers with decreased melt viscosity and excellent mechanical performance.

The Z-scheme heterojunction structure of g-C₃N₄ and Bi₄O₅Br₂ adjusts the band positions of the dominant active species, providing suitable energy levels for the generation of h⁺ and ·O₂⁻, enhanced pollutant degradation.

The membrane-free sequential paired electrolysis over a self-supported PbO₂/CF electrode achieves the high-performance electrosynthesis of 1,4-hydroquinone from phenol.

In this study, we evaluated a simple and fast photografting method to introduce amidoxime groups to the surface of low-cost non-woven fabrics for uranium extraction from seawater.