Xingyu Yu†, Yunyun Xu†, Hao Gong, Zhixin Liu, Xingxu Gao, Kun Chang, Tao Wang*, Jianping He*, Zhong-Shuai Wu*Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2026, accepted.Li-O2 batteries (LOBs) offer an ultrahigh theoretical energy density but suffer from a large overpotential. Photocathodes can lower this overpotential, but most of them cannot achieve efficient charge separation, sufficient redox ...
Hongnan Du, Huijuan Jing, Bo Zhang, Zichen Xu, Chenyang Li, Yunyun Xu, Zhuobin Guo, Yuanlong Tan, Fanhao Kong, Jianping Xiao*, and Zhong-Shuai Wu*Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2026, accepted.The high-efficiency electrosynthesis of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) via two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e⁻ ORR) represents a promising alternative to traditional anthraquinone process. How...
Tasmia Azam†, Pratteek Das†, Zhihao Ren†, Yuan Ma, Zhuobin Guo, Zhong-Shuai Wu*Journal of the American Chemical Society, 2026, accepted.Delaminating MoAlB-etched MoB into high-quality well-separated boridene nanosheets remains a formidable challenge. Current methods yield thick, restacked assemblies, severely limiting its potential for high-performance applications. Herein, we report solven...
Ye Chen, Xue Gong, Jiajun Chen, Chunli Wang, Yannan Liu, Liangzhu Zhang*, Yanfeng Dong*, and Zhong-Shuai Wu*Advanced Energy Materials, 2026, accepted.Aqueous zinc metal batteries (ZMBs) with low cost and intrinsic safety hold great promise for large-scale energy storage. However, the unstable zinc-electrolyte interface chemistry frequently triggers Zn dendrites and side reactions, leading to ra...
Xiaosha Cui, Xiao Wang*, Zhong-Shuai Wu*National Science Open, 2026, accepted.The rapid development of smart labels for the Internet of Things (IoT) and bioelectronics has intensified the demand for safe, flexible, and miniaturized power sources. Aqueous zinc-ion micro-batteries (AZIMBs) offer a promising alternative to lithium-based systems due to their inherent safety, low cost, and excellent...
Xiaosha Cui, Xiao Wang*, Ho Seok Park*, Zhong-Shuai Wu*National Science Review, 2026, accepted.The scalable application of aqueous zinc-ion batteries remains constrained by severe parasitic side reactions and dendrite growth, both of which arise from the high reactivity of water. This research highlight explores a groundbreaking electrolyte design strategy for aqueous zinc metal batteries, movi...
Haocheng Fu, Feng Zhou, Hanqing Liu*, Xinyu Zhang, Zhendong Fu, Yixin Jin, Yan Kou, Shihui Zhang, Jiao Wang, Nan Yin*, Zhong-Shuai Wu*, Quan Shi*Advanced Materials, 2026, accepted.Flexible phase change materials (PCMs) offer a promising strategy for addressing cross-interface heat transfer and enabling efficient temperature regulation in electronic devices. However, their practical application ...
Jiaxin Ma, Zhong-Shuai Wu*Science Bulletin, 2026, accepted.In this Research Highlight, we focus on the conceptual significance of cross-electrode coupling chemistry in stabilizing anode-free lithium metal batteries. We highlight the intrinsic limitations of conventional interfacial regulation strategies, particularly their reliance on localized regulation that overlooks the coupled nature of el...
Yue Li, Yunyun Xu, Tasmia Azam, Tao Wang* and Zhong-Shuai Wu*Advanced Materials, 2026, accepted.Lithium-carbon dioxide batteries (Li-CO2), featuring a high discharge voltage (~2.8 V) and a high theoretical energy density (1876 Wh kg–1), have garnered significant attention for their dual capability in energy storage and CO2 fixation. However, the complex reaction pathways across multiphase inte...
Xinglan Xiao, Haodong Shi*, and Zhong-Shuai Wu*ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 2026, accepted.DOI: 10.1021/acsami.6c08575 [PDF]The demand for long-endurance power systems in energy vehicles, space shuttles, and drones require batteries with high energy density. Achieving this goal relies not only on advanced active materials but also on multi-scale collaborative design and precise manufac...
Lisha Wu, Yuejiao Li, Yanfeng Dong, Yajun Ding, Caixia Meng, Feng Zhou, Haodong Shi, Zhong-Shuai Wu*Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2026, accepted.The vision of commercializing high-energy-density solid-state lithium-oxygen battery (SSLOBs) is hindered by poor interfacial compatibility and sluggish cathodic reaction kinetics resulting from the solid-solid contact on both sides of the s...
F.H. Kong and Z.-S. Wu *National Science Review, 2026, accepted.In summary, EGCs fundamentally redefine the role of electrocatalysis, shifting the paradigm from energy-intensive electrolysis toward simultaneous chemical production and net electricity generation. By unifying feedstocks valorization, green chemical synthesis and electricity generation within a platform, EGCs offer a compelling ...
P. Das †, J.X. Ma †, Z.-S. Wu * and H.-M. Cheng *Chem. Soc. Rev., 2026, accepted.The importance of mechanistic studies in the field of energy storage cannot be understated. Electrochemical characterizations alone cannot provide a comprehensive picture of processes affecting performance, longevity and safety of electrochemical energy storage devices (ESDs). In-situ/operando (I-S/O) characte...
H.F. Liu, F. Zhou *, Z.K. Zhang, H.D. Wang, H.Q. Liu, Z.H. Ren, E.D. Yang, Z.D. Ma, T.L. Chen, P. Das, C.D. Ma, A. Leng, S.H. Liao, X. Zhang, Y.B. An, C. Lian, Y.W. Ma, H.-M. Cheng * and Z.-S. Wu *Energy & Environmental Science, 2026, accepted.Electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) with a high energy density for ultralow-temperature use are crucial for polar and space explorations, but hinder...
Z.J. Yang, J.X. Ma * and Z.-S. Wu *National Science Review, 2026, accepted.The paradigm of structure-programmable solid electrolytes represents a fundamental shift from passive material optimization to the active spatiotemporal management of complex electro-chemo-mechanical processes. When integrated with advanced fabrication methodologies, these principles enable electrolyte architectures that...
D. Li, X. Wang * and Z.-S. Wu *Advanced Energy Materials, 2026, accepted.Seawater batteries (SWBs) have emerged as promising aqueous energy storage systems primarily owing to their intrinsic safety and environmental sustainability. As a naturally abundant and cost-effective electrolyte source, seawater exhibits considerable economic benefits and potential applications. Nevertheless, the practic...
H.F. Liu, Z.D. Ma, H.D. Wang, P. Das, C.D. Ma, Q.H. Bai *, F. Zhou *, Y.H. Shen and Z.-S. Wu *Advanced Energy Materials, 2026, accepted.Electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs), which store energy via reversible ion adsorption and desorption at the electrode-electrolyte interface, hold considerable promise for energy storage under extreme temperature conditions. However, their practical applica...
C.Y. Li ‡, H.J. Jing ‡, H.F. Qi, Z.B. Guo, Y. Ma, Z.C. Xu, T. Azam, H. Wang, X. Wang, Y.L. Tan, J. Long *, B. Zhang *, J.P. Xiao and Z.-S. Wu *Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2026, accepted.Selective electrooxidation of glycerol to glyceric acid offers a promising route for glycerol valorization but remains hindered by limited activity and stability. Herein, we report a scalable self...
C.D. Ma, F. Zhou and Z.-S. Wu *National Science Review, 2026, accepted.In summary, by integrating PFG NMR with electrochemical measurements, Kress et al. elucidate the fundamental factors governing fast-charging performance in nanoporous carbon-based supercapacitors. Their findings establish that pore network tortuosity and connectivity, rather than porosity alone, dictate ion transport kinetic...
H.N. Du ‡, H.T. Li ‡, H.J. Jing ‡, T.Y. Liu, Z.C. Xu, C.Y. Li, Y.Y. Xu, Z.J. Tan, X.L. Tang, C. Tang *, J. Liu * and Z.-S. Wu *Angewandte Chemie International Edition, 2026.DOI: 10.1002/ange.202519013 [PDF]The two-electron oxygen reduction reaction (2e– ORR) enables sustainable electrochemical production of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), providing a green alternative to the traditional anthraq...
