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{"title":"Toward Higher Prelithiation Degree of High-Capacity Si-Based Anodes via Physical Vapor Deposition: Impact on Homogeneity and Performance","authors":"Aleksei Kolesnikov,&nbsp;Laurin Profanter,&nbsp;Anindityo Arifiadi,&nbsp;Marvin Mohrhardt,&nbsp;Nick Fehlings,&nbsp;Ilha Lee,&nbsp;Martin Winter,&nbsp;Johannes Kasnatscheew","doi":"10.1002/aesr.70068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.70068","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Lithium Ion Batteries</b>\u0000 </p><p>Incorporating lithium directly on the anode is a possible prelithiation strategy to compensate capacity losses in a lithium ion battery. Physical vapor deposition (PVD) is regarded as beneficial due to a homogenous lithium distribution. However, it is only valid for low degree of prelithiation (DOP) while high DOPs limit the PVD technique, as even Li agglomerates can emerge. More details can be found in the Research Article by Johannes Kasnatscheew and co-workers (DOI: 10.1002/aesr.202500150)\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-10-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.70068","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145237068","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Unveiling the Neighboring Screening Effect and Strong p-d Coupling in CO2 Reduction on Graphene-Supported Metal-Free and Iron Phthalocyanine","authors":"Zikang Li,&nbsp;Ziqi Zhou,&nbsp;Mingzi Sun,&nbsp;Tong Wu,&nbsp;Qiuyang Lu,&nbsp;Lu Lu,&nbsp;Baian Chen,&nbsp;Cheuk Hei Chan,&nbsp;Hon Ho Wong,&nbsp;Bolong Huang","doi":"10.1002/aesr.70039","DOIUrl":"10.1002/aesr.70039","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>CO₂ Reduction Reactions</b>\u0000 </p><p>Phthalocyanine and its metal complex, with the support of graphene as the single atomic catalysts (SACs), have gained significant attention in electroreduction applications. In article number 2500069, Bolong Huang and co-workers have explored phthalocyanine and its metal complex with the support of graphene as single atomic catalysts for CO₂ reduction, supplying insightful references to design novel catalysts.\u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.70039","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144782495","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Toward Higher Prelithiation Degree of High-Capacity Si-Based Anodes via Physical Vapor Deposition: Impact on Homogeneity and Performance","authors":"Aleksei Kolesnikov,&nbsp;Laurin Profanter,&nbsp;Anindityo Arifiadi,&nbsp;Marvin Mohrhardt,&nbsp;Nick Fehlings,&nbsp;Ilha Lee,&nbsp;Martin Winter,&nbsp;Johannes Kasnatscheew","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202500150","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/aesr.202500150","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study focuses on prelithiation of high-capacity Si electrodes (11.9 mAh cm⁻²) via physical vapor deposition, where high purity and homogeneity is expected. However, carbonate impurities on freshly deposited Li are shown to be inevitable by means of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Also, the Li agglomerates do not disappear and insert into Si for higher degree of prelithiation (14%, which corresponds to 432 μg cm⁻²), thus remain on the surface leading to inhomogeneities as proven by scanning electron microscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Nevertheless, in LiNi_0.6Co_0.2Mn_0.2O₂ cells, the cycle life of the prelithiated electrodes is improved from 55% to 76% state-of-health after 306 cycles.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-08-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202500150","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145237100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Glimpsing the Dynamics at Solid–Liquid Interfaces Using In Situ/Operando Synchrotron Radiation Techniques","authors":"Hsiang-Chun Yu,&nbsp;Yu-Ru Lin,&nbsp;Chun-Kuo Peng,&nbsp;Yi-Dong Lin,&nbsp;Yu-Chang Lin,&nbsp;Shih-Ching Huang,&nbsp;Hao Ming Chen,&nbsp;Yan-Gu Lin","doi":"10.1002/aesr.70028","DOIUrl":"10.1002/aesr.70028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Synchrotron Radiation Techniques</b></p><p>In article number 2500029 by Shih-Ching Huang, Hao Ming Chen, Yan-Gu Lin, and co-workers, a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in key in situ/operando techniques, such as scattering and spectroscopy, highlighting their current limitations and challenges, is provided. Using synchrotron X-rays to observe catalytic reactions in real time at the atomic scale could deepen our core understanding and improve the design of critical reactions central to everyday manufacturing.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.70028","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144589561","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Development of Z-Scheme Photocatalyst Systems Combining Nonmetal Oxide Materials for Water Splitting under Visible Light Irradiation: (CuGa)0.5ZnS2 as a H2-Evolving Photocatalyst and TaON as an O2-Evolving Photocatalyst","authors":"Misa Moriya,&nbsp;Shunya Yoshino,&nbsp;Makoto Kobayashi,&nbsp;Hideki Kato,&nbsp;Yun Hau Ng,&nbsp;Akihide Iwase","doi":"10.1002/aesr.70029","DOIUrl":"10.1002/aesr.70029","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Z-Scheme System</b></p><p>The cover image represents water splitting into H₂ and O₂ via a Z-scheme system employing two photocatalyst materials. The electron transfer pathway, which resembles the shape of the letter “Z”, is highlighted. The originality of the present work lies in the development of a novel combination of photocatalyst materials for the Z-scheme system, utilizing reduced graphene oxide as a solidstate electron mediator. More details can be found in article number 2400371 by Akihide Iwase and co-workers.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-07-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.70029","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144589560","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biodegradable Poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/Poly(lactic) Acid Mulch Film with Soy Waste Filler for Improved Biodegradation and Plant Growth","authors":"Kerry Candlen,&nbsp;Caralyn Conrad,&nbsp;Pongkhun Prommart,&nbsp;Aidan Doherty,&nbsp;Aderlyn Castillo,&nbsp;Yanfen Li,&nbsp;Jo Ann Ratto,&nbsp;Robina Hogan,&nbsp;Wan-Ting Chen","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202500068","DOIUrl":"10.1002/aesr.202500068","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The accumulation of plastic waste in agriculture (e.g., nonbiodegradable polyethylene mulch films) necessitates sustainable alternatives. This study investigates biodegradable mulch films composed of poly(butylene adipate<i>-co</i>-terephthalate) (PBAT), poly(lactic acid) (PLA), and 10% soy waste (predetermined from literature). The PBAT/PLA/Soy films are subjected to accelerated aging, respirometry, and field trials to evaluate their biodegradation, mulch performance, and impact on plant growth. Accelerated aging tests reveal that soy incorporation enhanced hydrolysis and mineralization rates, with PBAT/PLA/Soy films exhibiting earlier weight loss compared to PBAT/PLA films. Field studies demonstrate that plants grown with soy-containing films showed 49% higher plant heights, potentially because soy may act as a biostimulant. Based on ASTM D5338, PBAT/PLA/Soy films show a percent mineralization of 49.6 ± 1.1%, while PBAT/PLA/Soy was lower (44.7 ± 0.8%), indicating that the soy enhances the biodegradation. This research emphasizes the potential of repurposing soy waste as a sustainable additive to enhance the biodegradability of polymer films, addressing environmental concerns and promoting sustainable agriculture. This effort begins to explore the interactions between biodegradable mulch films and plant responses under diverse environmental conditions that can lead to optimization of mulch designs and applications. These findings present a step toward reducing plastic pollution and advancing the use of bioplastics in agriculture.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202500068","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145057772","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Biocatalytic Isocitrate Production from Low-Concentration Gaseous CO2 and Biobased 2-Oxogultarate","authors":"Masamichi Hino,&nbsp;Yutaka Amao","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202500008","DOIUrl":"10.1002/aesr.202500008","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Isocitrate dehydrogenase (IDH) from yeast (EC 1.1.1.42) is an enzyme that catalyzes the decarboxylating isocitrate into 2-oxogurtarate and carbon dioxide and the reverse process of the introducing carbon dioxide as a carboxy-group to 2-oxogurtarate to produce isocitrate via oxalosuccinate in the presence of co-enzyme NADP⁺/NADPH. Thus, IDH is an attractive biocatalyst for carbon recycle technology based on the building carbon-carbon bonds due to carboxylation of 2-oxogurtarate with carbon dioxide. Enhancing the carboxylation of 2-oxogurtarate by the addition of metal ions with carbon dioxide using IDH as a catalyst will lead to the establishment of biocatalytic carbon dioxide utilization. Especially, it is found that the addition of divalent manganese ion accelerates IDH-catalyzed carboxylation of 2-oxogurtarate with carbon dioxide. The direct use of carbon dioxide in the carboxylation of 2-oxoglutarate catalyzed by IDH using the capture function of gaseous carbon dioxide in 4-(2-hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid (HEPES)-NaOH buffer in the presence of manganese ion is attempted and a low concentration of gaseous carbon dioxide of about 5% is successfully used as a feedstock for isocitrate production.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202500008","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144589818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Piezo-Electro-Catalytic Hydrogen Production via Piezoelectric Fluoropolymers","authors":"Peter Cameron Sherrell,&nbsp;Fangxi Xie,&nbsp;Alexander Corletto,&nbsp;Anders Barlow,&nbsp;Donghyuck Park,&nbsp;Jizhen Zhang,&nbsp;Ken Aldren S. Usman,&nbsp;Diego Chaparro,&nbsp;Eirini Goudeli,&nbsp;Andris Šutka,&nbsp;Joselito Razal,&nbsp;Joseph D. Berry,&nbsp;Amanda V. Ellis","doi":"10.1002/aesr.70018","DOIUrl":"10.1002/aesr.70018","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Piezo-Electro-Catalytic Hydrogen Production</b>\u0000 </p><p>Piezocatalytic water-splitting takes vibrations and creates electricity and hydrogen. In the study described in article number 2500045, Peter Cameron Sherrell, Amanda V. Ellis, and co-workers have integrated a MXene-loaded piezoelectric fluoropolymer with metallic catalysts to make a piezo-electro-catalytic system. When capturing motion, the overpotential is reduced by &gt;200 mV for equivalent current density in 3 electrode testing. This work paves the way for coupling piezo- and electro-catalytic devices for efficient reactor systems.\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.70018","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144256192","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Detection and Quantification of Over-Humidification in Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cells: Insights into Simulation, Imaging, and Sensors","authors":"Maximilian Käfer,&nbsp;Viktor Hacker,&nbsp;Merit Bodner","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202500025","DOIUrl":"10.1002/aesr.202500025","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Over-humidification is a critical challenge to the performance and durability of polymer electrolyte fuel cells (PEFCs). This review evaluates current methods for detecting and quantifying over-humidification, focusing on simulation, imaging, and sensor technologies. Each method is assessed based on five key criteria: precision, sensitivity, real-time capability, interpretation complexity, and validation strength. Physically grounded modeling approaches such as computational fluid dynamics and the lattice Boltzmann method offer high accuracy but are computationally demanding. Imaging techniques, including neutron imaging and magnetic resonance imaging, provide valuable insight and validation but face limitations regarding scalability and real-time application. Sensor technologies, from commercial sensors to artificial intelligence–enhanced and nanostructured platforms, enable real-time monitoring but require improved robustness and validation under operando conditions. By comparing these techniques individually and collectively, this review identifies promising hybrid strategies and outlines research priorities for achieving intelligent, real-time water management in PEFCs.</p>","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202500025","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145057873","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Catalysis Towards Sustainability","authors":"Hisao Yoshida,&nbsp;Yongju Yun,&nbsp;Yung-Jung Hsu","doi":"10.1002/aesr.202500170","DOIUrl":"10.1002/aesr.202500170","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;Catalysis plays a pivotal role in advancing sustainability by enabling cleaner, more efficient chemical transformations essential for energy, environment, and materials innovation. As humanity faces pressing challenges like climate change, energy insecurity, and resource depletion, catalysis offers viable pathways toward renewable fuels, green chemicals, and circular processes. Harnessing the power of catalytic science will not only mitigate environmental impact but also shape a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable future for generations to come. This special issue on &lt;i&gt;Catalysis Towards Sustainability&lt;/i&gt; features 18 peer-reviewed contributions, including three comprehensive reviews and two forward-looking perspectives from leading researchers across the globe. The collected works explore a diverse array of topics at the intersection of catalysis and sustainability, with particular emphasis on the development of advanced materials for photocatalysis, biomass conversion, and other critical energy conversion and storage technologies. Cutting-edge analytical techniques enabling &lt;i&gt;in-situ&lt;/i&gt; and &lt;i&gt;operando&lt;/i&gt; observations of catalytic processes under real working conditions are also showcased, underscoring the progress in understanding and optimizing catalytic systems for sustainable applications.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Photocatalysis plays a vital role in advancing sustainability by harnessing solar energy to drive chemical reactions for clean fuel production, pollutant degradation, and CO&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt; reduction. As a light-driven, low-energy process, it offers a green and efficient alternative to traditional catalytic methods that often rely on harsh conditions or fossil-based energy inputs. By enabling the conversion of abundant and renewable resources into valuable products, photocatalysis supports the development of environmentally friendly technologies for energy and environmental applications. This special issue presents a review, a perspective, and four research articles highlighting recent advances in photocatalytic materials for diverse applications. Ying-Chih Pu and co-workers (article 202400329) reviewed recent advances in understanding charge carrier dynamics at the heterojunctions of semiconductor nanoheterostructures for photocatalytic solar fuel generation. Time-resolved spectroscopic techniques such as transient absorption spectroscopy (TAS), time-resolved photoluminescence, and in-situ TAS were highlighted for their ability to capture ultrafast and long-lived charge behaviors, providing deep insights into excitation, separation, and recombination processes. The review emphasizes how integrating these techniques with material engineering through nanostructure tuning and co-catalyst incorporation can enhance charge separation and light absorption, thereby informing the rational design of more efficient photocatalysts for water splitting and CO&lt;sub&gt;2&lt;/sub&gt; reduction. Hisao Yoshida (article 202400439) presented a perspective on heterogeneo","PeriodicalId":29794,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Energy and Sustainability Research","volume":"6 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/aesr.202500170","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144589970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}