RSC – Sustainable Energy Fuels latest articles- Hydrothermal oxidative desulfurization of thiophene to sulfate: the effect of MoOx, WOx and carbon supports April 29, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5SE01500F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Cheng Chang, Frédéric Vogel, Oliver Kröcher, David BaudouinOxidative desulfurization of thiophene in pressurized water was evaluated as a pretreatment for catalytic hydrothermal gasification. Sulfate formation was enhanced by oxygen‑rich carbon surfaces and molybdenum […]Cheng Chang
- Boosted hydrogen production via binder-assisted immobilization of hydrogen boride sheets on cathodes April 29, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SE00145A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Masaki Imura, Yuta Yamamoto, Yohei Cho, Akira Yamaguchi, Shin-ichi Ito, Yasuyuki Hikita, Takahiro Kondo, Masahiro MiyauchiHydrogen boride (HB) sheets are attractive solid-state hydrogen carriers because of their safe, lightweight, and light-induced dehydrogenation properties.To […]Masaki Imura
- A multiphysics electrochemical–thermal–mechanical model for predicting the lifetime and degradation pathways of hierarchical Co3O4/graphene anodes in sustainable lithium-ion batteries April 29, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5SE01494H, PaperHamza Abu Owida, Suleiman Ibrahim Mohammad, Asokan Vasudevan, Shirin Shomurotova, M. M. Rekha, Anupam Agarwal, Abhayveer Singh, Renu Sharma, Ali Khalef, Amirali NikpendarA coupled model reveals degradation in Co3O4/graphene anodes and proposes a lifetime index to predict durability.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Hamza Abu Owida
- Thermocatalytic Conversion of Fatty Acids and Their Derivatives to Aromatics over MoOx/HZSM-5 via Tandem Deoxygenation-Aromatization April 28, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5SE01600B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Satyam Dixit, Anil Kumar Jhawar, Birendra Adhikari, Marcus Trygstad, Craig Piacek, Paul A. CharpentierBenzene, toluene and xylenes (BTX) serve as critical components in enhancing cold flow properties in high-performance fuels such as jet […]Satyam Dixit
- Designing Stable Electrocatalysts for Sustainable Energy Conversion April 27, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SE00370B, Review ArticleMuhammad Faizan, Maryem Ourimi, Usman Bello, Roa'a Alzoubi, Abdulaziz Jallow, Mohammad SiddiquiThe sustainability of electrocatalyst nanoparticles is a very serious concern for the long-term functionality of electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies such as proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs), water...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Muhammad Faizan
- Enhancing the Rate and Efficiency of Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis from N2 in Concentrated Divalent Electrolytes April 27, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SE00271D, PaperAchyuth Marammurian Chathoth, Hanan Teller, Alex SchechterElectrochemical nitrogen reduction reaction (ENRR) is a promising alternative to the Haber-Bosch process, offering an energy-efficient and carbon-free method for ammonia synthesis. In the last few years, many catalyst materials...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryAchyuth Marammurian Chathoth
- An integrated techno-economic-environmental-policy assessment of supercritical biodiesel production: pathway to competitiveness April 27, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5SE01694K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Jon Selimi, Abdullah H. Albin Saad, Essra R. Altahir, Mayasem A. Alsuhami, Mohd A. Khan, Rashed M. Aleisa, Christian P. Hulteberg, Omar Y. AbdelazizAn integrated assessment of biodiesel production from WCO under non-catalytic […]Jon Selimi
- Tuning the Solvation Environment of Polyoxometalate Redox-Active Species to Boost Thermo-Electrochemical Cell Performance April 27, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SE00045B, PaperShunsuke Ohkata, Katsuhiro Wakamatsu, Riku Hosokawa, Kazuma Iwata, Kohei Tada, Hirofumi YoshikawaIn modern industrial societies, large amounts of waste heat are inevitably generated from sources such as manufacturing, power generation, and transportation. In particular, low-grade waste heat below 200 °C constitutes a...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Shunsuke Ohkata
- Sustainable future strategies towards the reuse and recycling of lithium-ion batteries: a concise account of materials and methods April 26, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5SE01218J, Review ArticleInmbisat Altaf, Shokat Hussain, Raheela Akhter, Shrikant S. MaktedarThe rapid accumulation of lithium-ion battery waste from electric vehicles (EVs), electronics, and energy storage systems poses serious challenges to resource sustainability, the economy, and the environment.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Inmbisat Altaf
- Decarbonization pathways for liquid fuels: a multi-sector energy system perspective April 23, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5SE01654A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Jun Wen Law, Bryan K. Mignone, Dharik S. MallapragadaLow-carbon liquid fuels play a key role in energy system decarbonization scenarios.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of […]Jun Wen Law
- Improved reverse water–gas shift chemical looping performance of Co–In-based oxygen carriers supported on ceria April 23, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SE00152A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Takuma Higo, Shuhei Ishizaki, Kenji Ichizuka, Yasushi SekineCo–In supported on CeO2 exhibit superior RWGS-CL performance at relatively low temperatures. During cycling, In species spontaneously disperse on CeO2, enhancing CO production, while Co promotes […]Takuma Higo
- Mimicking Natural Photosynthesis: Sculpting Sunlight into Solar Fuels via a Sustained Photo-Enzymatic BT-NCOF Catalytic System April 22, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SE00151C, PaperAnurag Rai, Rajesh K. Yadav, Vitthal L Gole, Kanchan Sharma, Rehana Shahin, Shaifali Mishra, Jin-Ook BaegThe photocatalytic reduction of carbon dioxide into energy rich compounds has garnered much attention. Although, it is still a challenge to convert CO2 into value added chemicals by utilizing solar...The content of this […]Anurag Rai
- Triboelectric charge-enhanced rolling-structured triboelectric nanogenerator via ternary triboelectric interface for wave energy harvesting and marine sensing April 22, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SE00117C, PaperYuwei Ma, Mengfan Li, Ying Lou, Jiaxi Hu, Guangli Zhang, Yaya Xu, Aifang Yu, Junyi ZhaiSystematically elucidating the enhancement mechanism of the triboelectric charge-enhanced rolling-structured triboelectric nanogenerator (TCE-TENG), and employing a proposed power management circuit (PMC) to power sensing nodes.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, […]Yuwei Ma
- Studying the thermodynamic, hydrogen storage, structural, optoelectronics and mechanical attributes of alkali metal based (Li/Na/K/Rb/Cs)CH 6 perovskite hydrides for renewable energy applications April 20, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6SE00249H, PaperHudabia Murtaza, Qurat Ul Ain, Junaid Munir, Hamid M Ghaithan, Abdullah Ahmed Ali Ahmed, Saif M. H. Qaid, Abdullah S AldwayyanIt has now become necessary to create renewable energy sources, which can help create a sustainable future. Among many interesting candidates, perovskite hydrides exhibit immense potential in hydrogen […]Hudabia Murtaza
- Integrated cell engineering and scale-up of a non-PGM bifunctional electrocatalyst for durable AEM water electrolysis April 19, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SE00050A, PaperKailash Singh, T. Kavitha, Kaliaperumal SelvarajDeveloping a scalable and sustainable non-Platinum Group Metal (non-PGM) bifunctional electrocatalyst for Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) water electrolyzers remains a significant challenge, particularly at industrially relevant scales.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]Kailash Singh
- From PV waste to battery anodes: a roadmap for upcycling silicon via battery-grade purification and carbon-source engineering April 16, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5SE01713K, Review ArticleKaifu Feng, Jiacheng Li, Xiaoxiang Jiang, Feihong Guo, Wensheng Xu, Zijun Zhang, Ximing Zhang, Gong Chen, Daobijie LiEnd-of-life photovoltaic silicon can be upgraded into battery-grade feedstock for Si/C anodes. This review connects purification targets and carbon-source engineering with electrochemical performance and sustainability.To cite this article before page […]Kaifu Feng
- In situ constructed Ni3S2/CoMo2S4 heterointerface on nickel foam for efficient bifunctional water splitting April 13, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SE00273K, PaperBaoling Zou, Fozia Sultana, Qiurong Wang, Renkun Li, Ting Xiao, Xiaojing Liu, Tongtong Li, Renhong LiDeveloping high-performance bifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting is crucial for sustainable hydrogen production.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS […]Baoling Zou
- Push–pull electronic effects of a three-component two-heterojunction electrocatalyst for directional carrier transport in bifunctional water electrolysis April 13, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SE00237D, PaperAnkit Sharma, Nitul Kalita, Mohammad QureshiA hierarchical Ni3(PO4)2/NiCo2S4/NiCo(OH)2 heterostructure based on a “push–pull” mechanism, with dual n–n–p heterojunction, drives directional carrier transport to accelerate OER/HER kinetics, delivering superior bifunctional performance.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this […]Ankit Sharma
- Facet-defect coupling in CuO catalysts boosts ammonia oxidation kinetics April 13, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SE00071A, PaperMengyuan Zhao, Shaohan Liang, Junhui Liang, Jiahui Hou, Jiangchao Lou, Xin Yao, Huayu Chen, Feng Zhou, Huaizhou Jin, Da ChenFacet-defect coupling regulates ammonia oxidation kinetics and selectivity, with exposed (002)/(111) facets promoting N2 formation and oxygen vacancies favoring oxidized nitrogen species.To cite this article before page numbers are […]Mengyuan Zhao
- Study of reduced states of Ce1−yFeyO2 and Ce1−yUyO2 for the thermochemical water splitting to hydrogen April 13, 2026Sustainable Energy Fuels, 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6SE00124F, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Hicham IdrissCation–cation charge transfer enhances Ce4+ reduction in Ce1−yUyO2.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Hicham Idriss
- Hydrothermal oxidative desulfurization of thiophene to sulfate: the effect of MoOx, WOx and carbon supports April 29, 2026
