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Fauci calls for closing down wildlife markets around the globe

Closing wildlife markets within countries, as Dr. Anthony Fauci of the White House coronavirus task force rightly suggests, may be a more effective tool, however. This article examines the prevalence of wildlife markets around the world and notes that the ones in Asia aren’t the only ones worthy of scrutiny.




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Understanding the thermally activated charge transport in NaPbmSbQm+2 (Q = S, Se, Te) thermoelectrics: weak dielectric screening leads to grain boundary dominated charge carrier scattering

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0EE00491J, Paper
Tyler J. Slade, Jann A. Grovogui, Jimmy Jiahong Kuo, Shashwat Anand, Trevor P. Bailey, Maxwell Wood, Ctirad Uher, G. Jeffrey Snyder, Vinayak P. Dravid, Mercouri G. Kanatzidis
Addressing the irregular electrical conductivity in PbQ–NaSbQ2 thermoelectrics. Increasing the NaSbSe2 fraction weakens charge carrier screening and strengthens GB scattering.
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Band-bending induced passivation: high performance and stable perovskite solar cells using a perhydropoly(silazane) precursor

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, 13,1222-1230
DOI: 10.1039/C9EE02028D, Paper
Hiroyuki Kanda, Naoyuki Shibayama, Aron Joel Huckaba, Yonghui Lee, Sanghyun Paek, Nadja Klipfel, Cristina Roldán-Carmona, Valentin Ianis Emmanuel Queloz, Giulia Grancini, Yi Zhang, Mousa Abuhelaiqa, Kyung Taek Cho, Mo Li, Mounir Driss Mensi, Sachin Kinge, Mohammad Khaja Nazeeruddin
It could successfully control the band-bending of the perovskite semiconductor, which led to improvement of the photovoltaic performance.
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Ultrafast laser-annealing of perovskite films for efficient perovskite solar cells

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, 13,1187-1196
DOI: 10.1039/C9EE02324K, Communication
Peng You, Guijun Li, Guanqi Tang, Jiupeng Cao, Feng Yan
Ultrafast laser-annealing technique for the fabrication of large-grain perovskite films and efficient perovskite solar cells at room temperature.
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A tailored oxide interface creates dense Pt single-atom catalysts with high catalytic activity

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, 13,1231-1239
DOI: 10.1039/C9EE03492G, Paper
Mi Yoo, Young-Sang Yu, Hyunwoo Ha, Siwon Lee, Jin-Seok Choi, Sunyoung Oh, Eunji Kang, Hyuk Choi, Hyesung An, Kug-Seung Lee, Jeong Young Park, Richard Celestre, Matthew A. Marcus, Kasra Nowrouzi, Doug Taube, David A. Shapiro, WooChul Jung, Chunjoong Kim, Hyun You Kim
Catalytic supremacy of Pt-single atoms achieved by CeOx–TiO2 interfaces.
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Transition metal dichalcogenides for alkali metal ion batteries: engineering strategies at the atomic level

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, 13,1096-1131
DOI: 10.1039/C9EE03549D, Review Article
Biao Chen, Dongliang Chao, Enzuo Liu, Mietek Jaroniec, Naiqin Zhao, Shi-Zhang Qiao
This review provides enriched information for understanding the charge storage mechanisms of transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), as well as the importance of intrinsic structure engineering for enhancing the performance of TMDs in energy storage.
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Surface/interface nanoengineering for rechargeable Zn–air batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, 13,1132-1153
DOI: 10.1039/C9EE03634B, Review Article
Tianpei Zhou, Nan Zhang, Changzheng Wu, Yi Xie
Surface/interface nanoengineering of electrocatalysts and air electrodes will promote the rapid development of high-performance rechargeable Zn–air batteries.
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Visualizing morphological principles for efficient photocurrent generation in organic non-fullerene acceptor blends

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, 13,1259-1268
DOI: 10.1039/C9EE03535D, Paper
Wolfgang Köntges, Pavlo Perkhun, Jochen Kammerer, Riva Alkarsifi, Uli Würfel, Olivier Margeat, Christine Videlot-Ackermann, Jean-Jacques Simon, Rasmus R. Schröder, Jörg Ackermann, Martin Pfannmöller
Analytical electron microscopy reveals local molecular arrangements of PBDB-T:ITIC determining performance of current organic solar cells.
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A stable high-voltage lithium-ion battery realized by an in-built water scavenger

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, 13,1197-1204
DOI: 10.1039/D0EE00060D, Communication
Zhi Chang, Yu Qiao, Han Deng, Huijun Yang, Ping He, Haoshen Zhou
A simple metal–organic framework (MOF) based in-built water scavenger can efficiently eliminate various hazards induced by water in lithium rechargeable batteries.
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Solar-driven all-solid-state lithium–air batteries operating at extreme low temperatures

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, 13,1205-1211
DOI: 10.1039/C9EE04039K, Communication
Hucheng Song, Sheng Wang, Xiaoying Song, Jue Wang, Kezhu Jiang, Shihua Huang, Min Han, Jun Xu, Ping He, Kunji Chen, Haoshen Zhou
Plasmon-enhanced solar photothemal battery (STPB) technology allows all-solid-state lithium–air batteries to operate at temperatures as low as −73 °C.
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Crosslinked fluoropolymers exhibiting superior high-temperature energy density and charge–discharge efficiency

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, 13,1279-1286
DOI: 10.1039/C9EE03603B, Paper
He Li, Matthew R. Gadinski, Yuqi Huang, Lulu Ren, Yao Zhou, Ding Ai, Zhubing Han, Bin Yao, Qing Wang
Superior high-temperature discharged energy densities in comparison to those of the current dielectric polymers have been demonstrated in the crosslinked fluoropolymers.
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Ta3N5-Nanorods enabling highly efficient water oxidation via advantageous light harvesting and charge collection

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0EE00220H, Paper
Yuriy Pihosh, Tsutomu Minegishi, Vikas Nandal, Tomohiro Higashi, Masao Katayama, Taro Yamada, Yutaka Sasaki, Kazuhiko Seki, Yohichi Suzuki, Mamiko Nakabayashi, Masakazu Sugiyama, Kazunari Domen
Well-aligned polycrystalline Ta3N5-NRs provide enhanced light harvesting and efficient generation and extraction of charge carriers, leading to completely saturated photocurrent.
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The relative insignificance of advanced materials in enhancing the energy efficiency of desalination technologies

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0EE00341G, Perspective
Open Access
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Sohum K. Patel, Cody L. Ritt, Akshay Deshmukh, Zhangxin Wang, Mohan Qin, Razi Epsztein, Menachem Elimelech
We reveal the insignificance of advanced materials in further enhancing the energy efficiency of desalination and suggest more impactful approaches.
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From metal–organic frameworks to single/dual-atom and cluster metal catalysts for energy applications

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9EE04040D, Review Article
Chun-Chao Hou, Hao-Fan Wang, Caixia Li, Qiang Xu
Single/dual-atom and cluster metal catalysts have emerged as a new frontier in catalysis. This review highlights recent advances and provides a state-of-the-art understanding of MOF-based synthesis strategies and their prospective applications.
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Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2019

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0EE90018D, Editorial

We would like to take this opportunity to highlight the Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2019, as selected by the editorial team for their significant contribution to the journal.
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Energy harvesting from shadow-effect

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0EE00825G, Communication
Qian Zhang, Qijie Liang, Dilip Krishna Nandakumar, Sai Kishore Ravi, Hao Qu, Lakshmi Suresh, Xueping Zhang, Yaoxin Zhang, Lin Yang, Andrew Thye Shen Wee, Swee Ching Tan
We demonstrate an unprecedented mode of energy harvesting from shadows that fall on the shadow-effect energy generator (SEG). Furthermore, a self-powered proximity sensor is also demonstrated using the SEG.
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Rewiring photosynthesis: a photosystem I-hydrogenase chimera that makes H2 in vivo

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9EE03859K, Paper
Andrey Kanygin, Yuval Milrad, Chandrasekhar Thummala, Kiera Reifschneider, Patricia Baker, Pini Marco, Iftach Yacoby, Kevin E. Redding
Photosystem I-hydrogenase chimera intercepts electron flow directly from the photosynthetic electron transport chain and directs it to hydrogen production.
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Bridging the immiscibility of an all-fluoride fire extinguishant with highly-fluorinated electrolyte toward safe sodium metal batteries

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0EE00694G, Paper
Xueying Zheng, Zhen-Yi Gu, Xuyang Liu, Zhongqiang Wang, Jiayun Wen, Xing-Long Wu, Wei Luo, Yunhui Huang
Room-temperature sodium metal batteries with metallic Na anode and flammable organic solvent-based electrolyte are breeding severe safety concerns. Herein, by introducing non-flammable, highly-fluorinated ethers as the bridge solvents, we enable...
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Mg3(Bi,Sb)2 single crystals towards high thermoelectric performance

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0EE00838A, Communication
Open Access
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Yu Pan, Mengyu Yao, Xiaochen Hong, Yifan Zhu, Fengren Fan, Kazuki Imasato, Yangkun He, Christian Hess, Jörg Fink, Jiong Yang, Bernd Büchner, Chenguang Fu, G. Jeffrey Snyder, Claudia Felser
The rapid growth of the thermoelectric cooler market makes the development of novel room temperature thermoelectric materials of great importance. Ternary n-type Mg3(Bi,Sb)2 alloys are promising alternatives to the state-of-the-art...
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A transversal low-cost pre-metallation strategy enabling ultrafast and stable metal ion capacitor technologies

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0EE00351D, Paper
María Arnaiz, Devaraj Shanmukaraj, Daniel Carriazo, Dhrubajyoti Bhattacharjya, Aitor Villaverde, Michel Armand, Jon Ajuria
A low-cost pre-metallation strategy based on inorganic sacrificial salts that decompose on the first charge.
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Side-chain tuning in conjugated polymer photocatalysts for improved hydrogen production from water

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0EE01213K, Paper
Open Access
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Duncan J Woods, Sam Hillman, Drew Pearce, Liam Wilbraham, Lucas Flagg, Warren Duffy, Iain Mcculloch, James Durrant, Anne Guilbert, Martijn Zwijnenburg, Reiner Sebastian Sprick, Jenny Nelson, Andrew Cooper
Structure-property-activity relationships in solution processable polymer photocatalysts for hydrogen production from water were probed by varying the chemical structure of both the polymer side-chains and the polymer backbone. In both...
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Unveiling the Mechanisms of Lithium Dendrite Suppression by Cationic Polymer Film Induced Solid-Electrolyte Interphase Modification

Energy Environ. Sci., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0EE00518E, Paper
Seung-Yong Lee, Junyi Shangguan, Judith Alvarado, Sophia Betzler, Stephen J Harris, Marca Doeff, Haimei Zheng
It is crucial to suppress lithium dendrite formation in lithium metal batteries. Formation of good solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI) has been considered to be effective in limiting lithium dendrite growth. However,...
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DocsApp raises $9.5 million in Series B funding

As a part of its ongoing Series B Funding, DocsApp has raised $9.5 million (₹72.5 crore) from Bessemer Venture Partners India, Fusian Capital, Rebrigh




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Paucity of drivers affecting supplies: Cycle Pure Agarbathis’ MD

Paucity of truck drivers is impacting supplies, said Arjun Ranga, Managing Director, Cycle Pure Agarbathis.With a good number of migrant workers, who




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[ASAP] Preparation of Integrated CuO/ZnO/OS Nanocatalysts by Using Acid-Etched Oyster Shells as a Support for CO<sub>2</sub> Hydrogenation

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c01712




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[ASAP] Enhancing the Recyclability of a Vegetable Oil-Based Epoxy Thermoset through Initiator Influence

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c01419




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[ASAP] Catechyl Lignin Extracted from Castor Seed Coats Using Deep Eutectic Solvents: Characterization and Depolymerization

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c00462




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[ASAP] Eco-Friendly Synthesis of SO<sub>3</sub>H-Containing Solid Acid via Mechanochemistry for the Conversion of Carbohydrates to 5-Hydroxymethylfurfural

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c00784




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[ASAP] Dealing with Climate Parameters in the Fabrication of Perovskite Solar Cells under Ambient Conditions

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c01481




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[ASAP] Design and Synthesis of Highly Performing Bifunctional Ni-NiO-MoNi Hybrid Catalysts for Enhanced Urea Oxidation and Hydrogen Evolution Reactions

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c01637




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[ASAP] High-Internal-Phase Pickering Emulsions Stabilized by Polymeric Dialdehyde Cellulose-Based Nanoparticles

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c01116




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[ASAP] Effect of Biomass Properties and System Configuration on the Operating Effectiveness of Biomass to Biofuel Systems

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b06551




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[ASAP] Fe-Doped Ni–Co Phosphide Nanoplates with Planar Defects as an Efficient Bifunctional Electrocatalyst for Overall Water Splitting

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c01467




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[ASAP] Two-Dimensional Metal Hexahydroxybenzene Frameworks as Promising Electrocatalysts for an Oxygen Reduction Reaction

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c01908




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[ASAP] Increasing the Carbohydrate Output of Bamboo Using a Combinatorial Pretreatment

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c01126




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[ASAP] Obtaining Efficiently Tunable Red Emission in Ca<sub>3-d</sub>Ln<sub>d</sub>WO<sub>6</sub>:Mn<sup>4+</sup> (Ln = La, Gd, Y, Lu, d = 0.1) Phosphors Derived from Nearly Nonluminescent Ca<sub>3<

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
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[ASAP] A Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Full Cell Using the Flower-like Na<sub>3</sub>V<sub>2</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>@C Cathode and Li<sub>4</sub>Ti<sub>5</sub>O<sub>12</

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
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[ASAP] Cost-Effective and Sustainable Preparation of Porous Mullite-Based Ceramics Combining MoO<sub>3</sub> Recovery from Industrial Calcine

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
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[ASAP] Enhanced Photosynthesis of Carotenoids in Microalgae Driven by Light-Harvesting Gold Nanoparticles

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
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[ASAP] Revealing the Dissolution Mechanism of Polyvinylidene Fluoride of Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries in Waste Oil-Based Methyl Ester Solvent

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c02072




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[ASAP] Chemistry and Spectroscopy of Renewable Materials, Part 2: Investigation of Suitably Esterified Wood Regarding Penetration and Distribution of the Chemically Modifying Reagent by Means of High-Resolution 3D Computed Tomography

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.0c01574




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[ASAP] Development of Au and 1D Hydroxyapatite Nanohybrids Supported on 2D Boron Nitride Sheets as Highly Efficient Catalysts for Dehydrogenating Glycerol to Lactic Acid

ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering
DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.9b06997




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PIX: 'Queen' spotted celebrating England's World Cup win

Fan dressed up as Queen Elizabeth was spotted with a replica trophy on Day 2 of the first Ashes Test




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A driving force in focused marketing

With affordable technology, VR could transform influencer-led marketing




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After Dolly : the uses and misuses of human cloning / Ian Wilmut and Roger Highfield

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Producing biomolecular materials using fermenters, bioreactors, and biomolecular synthesizers / William L. Hochfeld

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The identification of fungi : an illustrated introduction with keys, glossary, and guide to literature / Frank M. Dugan

Dugan, Frank M., 1947-




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Genetic engineering : a reference handbook / Harry LeVine III

LeVine, Harry, 1949-




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The triumph of the fungi : a rotten history / Nicholas P. Money

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Bioprocessing for value-added products from renewable resources : new technologies and applications / edited by Shang-Tian Yang