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{"title":"Designing zero-degradation LFP batteries via rational lithium release from LFO additives","authors":"Shi Zhou,&nbsp;Lin-Qing Wang,&nbsp;Xianyou Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102569","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102569","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In a recent issue of <em>Cell Reports Physical Science</em>, a Python battery mathematical modeling (PyBaMM)-based study clarifies the mechanism by which slow and delayed lithium-ion release from Li₅FeO₄ (LFO), combined with moderate LFO content, helps lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries achieve zero degradation, providing guidance for the design of zero-degradation LFP batteries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":343,"journal":{"name":"Joule","volume":"10 7","pages":"Article 102569"},"PeriodicalIF":37.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148461988","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Lead immobilization for perovskite solar cells and modules under thermal cycling","authors":"Haoxuan Liu (刘昊轩),&nbsp;Yating Shi (史娅婷),&nbsp;Wei Ran (冉玮),&nbsp;Hua Zhong (仲华),&nbsp;Fei Zhang (张飞)","doi":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102388","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102388","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Considering temperature variations is crucial for the practical applications of perovskite solar cells (PSCs). However, to date, no studies have reported mitigating potential lead-leakage issues in PSCs after thermal cycles (ISOS-T). In this study, we design and synthesize a stable lead adsorption film, PGP, which maintains its high flexibility and optical transparency over numerous days of thermal cycling. Under simulated harsh environmental conditions, the lead sequestration efficiency (SQE) of the film remains above 98% for both flexible and rigid PSCs and modules, without negatively affecting the performance and stability. After thermal cycling tests according to ISOS-T protocols, this film still maintains an SQE above 98%. Additionally, the film also demonstrates a 99% SQE in perovskite-silicon tandem solar cells. This is the first report to achieve a high SQE in rigid and flexible devices after thermal cycling, representing a significant step forward toward the commercialization and practical applications of PSCs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":343,"journal":{"name":"Joule","volume":"10 7","pages":"Article 102388"},"PeriodicalIF":37.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147587575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Inhibition of Sn(Ⅱ) disproportionation for durable tin-metal aqueous batteries","authors":"Shixiang Ding (丁世湘),&nbsp;Wanhai Zhou (周万海),&nbsp;Jiazhuang Tian (田佳壮),&nbsp;Junwei Zhang (张俊伟),&nbsp;Zhuo Yang (杨卓),&nbsp;Gaoyang Li (李高阳),&nbsp;Tengsheng Zhang (张腾升),&nbsp;Hongrun Jin (金宏润),&nbsp;Fanxing Bu (卜凡兴),&nbsp;Zaiwang Zhao (赵再望),&nbsp;Wei Li (李伟),&nbsp;Chao Ye (叶超),&nbsp;Dongyuan Zhao (赵东元),&nbsp;Dongliang Chao (晁栋梁)","doi":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102422","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102422","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tin (Sn) electrochemistry in alkaline electrolytes offers a negative potential and intrinsic HER resistance, yet the instability of the Sn(II) state causes active material loss and rapid battery failure. Herein, we identify Sn(II) self-disproportionation into inert Sn(OH)₆²⁻ and dead Sn⁰ as the key degradation mechanism and propose a hydroxy-bridge-disrupting (HBD) electrolyte to stabilize the Sn/Sn(OH)₃⁻ redox couple. The HBD strategy disaggregates hydroxy-bridged Sn(OH)₃⁻ (Sn–(μ-OH)–Sn) into stable Sn(OH)₃⁻ monomers, increasing the disproportionation energy barrier. Scanning electrochemical microscopy and molecular dynamics simulations further confirm uniform nucleation and layer-by-layer deposition. Consequently, the Sn anode achieves a high Coulombic efficiency of 99.8% and over 1,400 h of cycling. Without dendrites and dead Sn, a new prototype of Sn//Fe flow battery delivers a power density of 409.6 mW cm⁻² and a lifespan exceeding 1,900 cycles. This work elucidates the failure mechanism of alkaline Sn electrochemistry and presents economically viable strategies to advance Sn-based aqueous batteries.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":343,"journal":{"name":"Joule","volume":"10 7","pages":"Article 102422"},"PeriodicalIF":37.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148575388","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Resource articles and the solar cell efficiency tables at Joule","authors":"Andrew Wadsworth","doi":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102584","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102584","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":343,"journal":{"name":"Joule","volume":"10 7","pages":"Article 102584"},"PeriodicalIF":37.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148462063","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Suppressing gliding in Ni-rich single-crystal cathodes by defect engineering","authors":"Rui Wang,&nbsp;Ziwei Chen,&nbsp;Zaichun Liu,&nbsp;Ze He,&nbsp;Amoghavarsha Mahadevegowda,&nbsp;Stefan Oswald,&nbsp;Joe Stallard,&nbsp;Qingsong Weng,&nbsp;Heng Wang,&nbsp;Simon M. Fairclough,&nbsp;Faxing Wang,&nbsp;Yuping Wu,&nbsp;Caterina Ducati,&nbsp;Yinguo Xiao,&nbsp;Xuejie Huang,&nbsp;Guohua Chen,&nbsp;Norman Fleck,&nbsp;Clare P. Grey,&nbsp;Michael F.L. De Volder","doi":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102400","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102400","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Defect engineering has been used for centuries to enhance the mechanical strength of metals and alloys, but its application to cathodes remains largely unexplored. Conventional cathode synthesis aims for defect-free crystals to maximize capacity, but such structures degrade easily through interlayer gliding and microcracking, both of which are reported for single-crystal LiNi_0.8Mn_0.1Co_0.1O₂ (SC-NMC811). Dopant substitution or surface coating has been explored to address these issues but introduce foreign elements that complicate recycling. Here, we present a scalable method to introduce a controlled amount (&lt;5%) of Li/Ni anti-site defects that act as “rivets” to suppress interlayer gliding. This moderate defect level enhances the shear strength of SC-NMC811 by 88% and inhibits oxygen loss. The optimized cathodes retain 88.1% capacity after 1,800 cycles (4.3 V) and 80.1% after 900 cycles (4.7 V) using a standard carbonate-based electrolyte. This exceeds conventional SC-NMC811 cycling stability without relying on complicated synthesis procedures or introducing dopants that complicate the recycling process.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":343,"journal":{"name":"Joule","volume":"10 7","pages":"Article 102400"},"PeriodicalIF":37.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147587574","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prospects for mining critical materials from nontraditional water sources to meet decarbonized energy needs","authors":"Qudus A. Rafiu,&nbsp;Max Saffer-Meng,&nbsp;Damilola A. Daramola,&nbsp;Lea R. Winter","doi":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102530","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102530","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The transition to low-carbon energy technologies requires a growing and secure supply of critical materials. To improve the availability, security, and resilience of critical materials for future energy technology needs, we evaluate the prospects for utilizing nontraditional water sources (NTWSs) to supplement primary and recycled sources. In this perspective, we first assess material criticality based on importance to energy applications and supply risk factors. For materials identified as critical, we consider opportunities for using NTWSs as alternative sources based on the concentrations and abundances relative to the global demand for the critical materials in NTWSs. We identify the critical materials for which significant demand could be met by NTWSs (e.g., magnesium, lithium) and promising NTWS streams (e.g., produced water, acid mine drainage, and brackish groundwater). We conclude by discussing opportunities for materials recovery from NTWSs to supplement global demand for decarbonized energy materials while enabling waste stream remediation and mitigating environmental contamination.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":343,"journal":{"name":"Joule","volume":"10 7","pages":"Article 102530"},"PeriodicalIF":37.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148311546","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Revisiting the relationship between demand growth and electricity prices","authors":"Eric O'Shaughnessy,&nbsp;Ryan Wiser,&nbsp;Peter Cappers,&nbsp;Jeffrey Deason,&nbsp;Natalie Mims Frick,&nbsp;Ryan Hledik","doi":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102528","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102528","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Eric O’Shaughnessy is an independent renewable energy research consultant and research affiliate at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. His research focuses on econometric analysis of distributed energy resource and voluntary green power markets. Dr. O’Shaughnessy received his PhD in environment and resources from the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also has an MPA from the LaFollette School of Public Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BS in environmental economics and policy from Michigan State University.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Ryan Wiser is a senior scientist and senior advisor in the Energy Markets and Planning Department at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He holds a BS in civil engineering from Stanford University and an MS and PhD in energy and resources from the University of California, Berkeley. His research focuses on the US power sector, aiming to inform public and private decision-making related to electricity system planning, regulation, and renewable energy supply.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Peter Cappers is a staff scientist and strategic advisor to the Energy Markets and Policy Department at Berkeley Lab. He conducts research and provides technical assistance to territorial, state, federal, and international regulators and policymakers on electric utility regulatory and business models, pricing and rate design, demand response, renewable energy, and energy efficiency market and policy issues. He holds a BA from Syracuse University in mathematics and economics, and a MS from Cornell University in applied economics.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Jeffrey Deason is an energy and environmental policy researcher at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. He leads research and provides technical assistance on projects related to policy, program design, implementation, and evaluation topics impacting deployment and dispatch of distributed energy resources. His work covers energy efficiency in buildings, demand flexibility, distributed generation, and distributed storage topics as well as distribution system and utility regulatory issues. Jeff holds a PhD in public policy from UC Berkeley, master’s degrees in public policy from UC Berkeley and environmental engineering from Stanford University, and a BS in earth systems from Stanford.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Natalie Mims Frick is a department leader and energy researcher in the Energy Markets and Policy Department at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. She conducts and manages research and technical assistance on various topics, including solutions for large load growth, distribution system planning, energy affordability, and grid edge resources. She holds a BA in English and political science from Pennsylvania State University and an MS in environmental law from Vermont Law School.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Ryan Hledik is a principal of The Brattle Group. His consulting practice focuses on regulatory, planning, and strategy matters related to emerging energy technologies","PeriodicalId":343,"journal":{"name":"Joule","volume":"10 7","pages":"Article 102528"},"PeriodicalIF":37.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148588741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Coupling electron-buffered dual single-atom pairs to unlock exceptional industrial-grade PEM water electrolysis","authors":"Jiaxin Yuan,&nbsp;Gang Li,&nbsp;Yeshu Tan,&nbsp;Yinghao Song,&nbsp;Xi Chen,&nbsp;Michael K.H. Leung,&nbsp;Meng Ni","doi":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102425","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102425","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Single-atom catalysts represent a promising path for reducing noble-metal dependency in a proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer (PEMWE), yet insufficient industrial-level performance limits their application. Herein, we report a flash Joule heating-synthesized spinel Co₃O₄ doped with paired, acid-resistant Ir and highly active Ru single atoms (IrRu/Co₃O₄) for an efficient acidic oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Experimental and theoretical analyses reveal that the asymmetric Ir–O–Ru dual-site coordination facilitates direct ∗O–∗O coupling to accelerate reaction kinetics. Moreover, the electron-buffered Ir-Ru pairs exhibit a stabilized higher Ir valence and suppressed Ru oxidation states for balanced activity and stability, which endow IrRu/Co₃O₄ with an outstanding mass activity (10,680 A g_{Ir + Ru}⁻¹) and turnover frequency (3.95 s⁻¹) at 1.48 V. The assembled PEMWE achieves excellent durability over 1,000 h at 2.0 A cm⁻² with minimal decay (0.028 mV h⁻¹). This work establishes the electron-buffer concept as an effective strategy for designing industrial-level anodes via dual single-atom engineering.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":343,"journal":{"name":"Joule","volume":"10 7","pages":"Article 102425"},"PeriodicalIF":37.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147664479","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How the EU can utilize its carbon market to scale up carbon dioxide removal","authors":"Darius Sultani,&nbsp;Sebastian Osorio,&nbsp;Claudia Günther,&nbsp;Michael Pahle,&nbsp;Katrin Sievert,&nbsp;Tobias S. Schmidt,&nbsp;Bjarne Steffen,&nbsp;Ottmar Edenhofer","doi":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102395","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102395","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Novel carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies need to be ramped up rapidly to ensure the Paris goal can still be reached. Under the current geopolitical situation, many now expect the European Union (EU) to maintain and increase momentum in CDR deployment. While fiscal space is limited, the EU’s emissions trading system (ETS) offers a unique opportunity to provide CDR investors with long-term financial certainty. At the same time, CDR integration into the EU ETS comes with risks that may prevent the EU from taking this step. Using the numerical EU ETS model LIMES-EU, we show that the EU ETS could incentivize 68–86 Mt/year of bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) and direct air carbon capture and storage (DACCS) combined by 2050. We discuss abatement deterrence in the context of an ETS and propose a sequencing approach for integration, which could minimize integrity risk while providing long-term prospects for CDR to scale.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":343,"journal":{"name":"Joule","volume":"10 7","pages":"Article 102395"},"PeriodicalIF":37.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147587682","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Scalable fabrication of high-efficiency FAPbI3 perovskite solar modules in humid air via intermediate-phase engineering","authors":"Zhi Wan,&nbsp;Xiaojun Li,&nbsp;Zhihao Li,&nbsp;Jie Su,&nbsp;Chunmei Jia,&nbsp;Wenjing Zhu,&nbsp;Feiwen Rao,&nbsp;Yingjie Zhu,&nbsp;Xiangyu Liao,&nbsp;Jin Liu,&nbsp;Jishan Shi,&nbsp;Fangfang Cao,&nbsp;Rui Meng,&nbsp;Shangchen Zhang,&nbsp;Liming Du,&nbsp;Chuanxiao Xiao,&nbsp;Can Li,&nbsp;Zhenhuang Su,&nbsp;Xingyu Gao,&nbsp;Meng Li,&nbsp;Zhen Li","doi":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102391","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.joule.2026.102391","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Stable fabrication of perovskite modules in ambient air is critical for commercialization. However, the efficiency of perovskite solar cells (PSCs) fabricated in humid air remains suboptimal—especially for large-area modules. Here, we demonstrate that under high humidity, the conventional PbI₂·DMSO intermediate readily hydrates to form PbI₂·DMSO--H₂O, which promotes the undesired formation of δ-FAPbI₃. To mitigate this, we introduce 2-chlorobenzamidine acetate (CBAc) to form a stable PbI₂·DMSO--CBAc intermediate, effectively preventing water incorporation and enabling the phase-pure formation of α-FAPbI₃. Small-sized <em>n-i-p</em> and <em>p-i-n</em> PSCs, fabricated by spin-coating in air, achieved efficiencies of 26.06% and 26.52% (certified 26.29%), respectively, and a mini-module attained 22.36%. The encapsulated small-area devices retained 95.1% of its initial efficiency after 1,550 h of continuous maximum power point tracking in ambient air. Furthermore, this strategy shows great potential for commercial manufacturing, with modules fabricated via slot-die coating in air, achieving 21.10% efficiency on a 100.8 cm² aperture area.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":343,"journal":{"name":"Joule","volume":"10 7","pages":"Article 102391"},"PeriodicalIF":37.1,"publicationDate":"2026-07-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147507683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}