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Scalable quasi-pure MOF membranes for energy-efficient gas separations

Nature, Published online: 15 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10655-9

Scalable quasi-pure metal–organic framework membranes achieve near-intrinsic separation performance, enabling energy-efficient industrial gas separations with major cost reductions compared with distillation.

Controlled solid-state crystallization with formamidinium acetate for fully vacuum-deposited perovskite solar cells

Nature Energy, Published online: 14 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41560-026-02093-8

Vacuum-processed perovskite solar cells show promise, yet their efficiency remains limited. Xu et al. use formamidinium acetate to promote perovskite crystallization, achieving a 25.5% power conversion efficiency and 1,000 h operational stability.

Algae-inspired hydrogel electrolytes with sulfate-group-mediated polyiodide repulsion for stable iodine chemistry

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE03238A, Paper
Ziying Lin, Hongyun Chen, Xincang Yu, Jiahao Li, Boyin Hu, Meng Xu, Yuhan Zou, Zixiang Meng, Peng Wen, Jing Li, Yongbiao Mu, Jingyu Sun
Aqueous zinc–iodine batteries are appealing for large-scale energy storage, yet their practical application is hindered by Zn dendrite growth, interfacial side reaction, and polyiodide shuttle. Inspired by the iodine-regulation capability...
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Non-genotoxic transplantation and in vivo selection through epitope editing

Nature, Published online: 08 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10737-8

Epitope editing of KIT enables antibody-based, non-genotoxic conditioning that selectively enriches therapeutic BCL11A-edited haematopoietic stem/progenitor cells, supports durable engraftment, preserves clonal diversity and enhances induction of fetal haemoglobin, a therapeutic approach for conditions such as sickle cell disease and β-thalassemia.

Optical cooling by interfacial charge transfer in 2D heterostructures

Nature, Published online: 24 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10662-w

Optical cooling in two-dimensional semiconductor heterostructures is demonstrated through phonon-assisted interfacial charge transfer, enabling cryogen-free thermal management without stringent quantum-efficiency requirements.

Fast formation to reinforce lithium-rich cathodes

Nature, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-025-09553-3

Fast formation in lithium-ion batteries outperforms conventional slow formation, lowering costs and improving battery capacity, stability and cycle life, offering broader application to electrode systems.

Electron-Withdrawing Chemistry Drives Ultrafast-Charging Interphases for Sodium-ion Batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01449F, Paper
Fu-Qiang Li, Zhichao Li, Dongfang Dong, Cheng Yang, Yu Liu, Yanfeng Gao
Fast charging and long-term cyclability in sodium-ion batteries are fundamentally limited by unstable, ion-transport-limited solid electrolyte interphases (SEI) arising from solvent-dominated Na⁺ solvation structures in conventional carbonate electrolytes. These intrinsic...
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A 5.3-million-year-old deep-sea whale necropolis in the Diamantina Zone

Nature, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10546-z

Researchers uncovered an enormous deep-sea accumulation of whale remains in the southeastern Indian Ocean, showing long-term, specialized ecosystems and an extensive fossil record that offers new insight into deep-ocean biodiversity and whale evolutionary history.

Teosinte alleles enhance nitrogen assimilation and seed protein in maize

Nature, Published online: 03 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10575-8

Teosinte alleles enhance nitrogen assimilation and seed protein without lowering crop yield when expressed in modern maize, providing a powerful strategy for crop improvement to meet future population demands.

Plastoglobules compartmentalize nitrogen assimilation in maize

Nature, Published online: 03 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10610-8

Chloroplast plastoglobules act as nitrogen-assimilation hubs in maize, with key enzymes enhancing nitrogen-use efficiency and offering new strategies for developing high-yield, sustainable crops.

Dual-mechanism synergy of adsorbate evolution and lattice oxygen in high-entropy oxides for enhanced water oxidation

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE00598E, Paper
Zhen Xin Hui, Zeliang Ju, Jia Zhao Li, Hui Li, Xu Liu, Huai Bi Hu, Zi Wen, Zhi Wen Chen, Chun Cheng Yang, Qing Jiang
A spinel-type FeCoNiCrRu high-entropy oxide is synthesized via an ultrafast thermal shock method. This catalyst overcomes the activity–stability trade-off in OER catalysis through the synergistic AEM–LOM dual-pathway mechanism.
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Correction: Lattice chemistry damping stabilization enables voltage stability and oxygen redox reversibility in Li-rich layered oxides

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3388-3388
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE90038K, Correction
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Lingcai Zeng, Yaqian Wang, Tong Li, Bao Qiu, Jiajie Pan, Haoyan Liang, Junhao Li, Xiaolei Sun, Jianrong Zeng, Kaixiang Shi, Zhaoping Liu, Quanbing Liu
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Dual interphase design stabilized Mg-metal batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3271-3282
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01732K, Paper
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Wenwen Wang, Chengyi Zhang, Xinquan Ma, Weixiao Wang, Qin Su, Juncai Long, Dongyao Zhu, Jinghao Li, Ao Xu, Rui Fang, Yuhang Dai, Guanbin Gao, Qinyou An
This work develops an energy-level-guided dual-additive electrolyte that enables cooperative SEI/CEI formation with improved interfacial uniformity and stability. Consequently, Mg||Mo6S8 full cells achieve a near-theoretical capacity.
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Closing the gaps: multifunctional molecular filling for highly efficient and stable inverted perovskite solar cells

Energy Environ. Sci., 2026, 19,3369-3376
DOI: 10.1039/D6EE01186A, Paper
Ruihao Su, Boxin Jiao, Junjie Zhou, Minghao Li, Yiran Ye, Yongbin Jin, Shuyang Wang, Junliang Yang, Chenyi Yi
Integrating a multifunctional molecule into a self-assembled hole-transporting layer inhibits ion and SAM migration, enabling perovskite solar cells with superior photovoltaic performance and environmental robustness.
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