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👉 10th anniversary Focus issue
👉 Carbon nanotubes and H2 from methane
👉 Multi-terawatt photovoltaics
👉 Negative electricity prices
👉 Carbon electrodes for solar cells
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👉 10th anniversary Focus issue
👉 Carbon nanotubes and H2 from methane
👉 Multi-terawatt photovoltaics
👉 Negative electricity prices
👉 Carbon electrodes for solar cells
and more. Visit
To mark the journal’s 10th anniversary, Jennifer Wilcox argues that after years of technical advances and billions in public funding, carbon capture’s future impact now hinges on creative alliances across technologies, sectors, and borders.
Collaboration can secure carbon capture’s future - Nature Energy
After years of technical advances and billions in public funding, carbon capture’s promise now depends on creative alliances — between incumbents and innovators, across borders and sectors — to safeguard past investments and deliver lasting climate impact, writes Jennifer Wilcox.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:22 PM
To mark the journal’s 10th anniversary, Jennifer Wilcox argues that after years of technical advances and billions in public funding, carbon capture’s future impact now hinges on creative alliances across technologies, sectors, and borders.
In this Review, Julian A. Steele links the atomistic origins of anharmonic lattice vibrations in metal halide perovskites to the macroscopic thermo-mechanical properties of the materials and solar cells.
Atomistic origins of anharmonic lattice dynamics and thermal expansion in perovskite photovoltaics - Nature Energy
Metal halide perovskites exhibit anharmonic lattice vibrations, which lead to high rates of thermal expansion in solar cells. In this Review, Julian A. Steele links the atomistic origins of these effects to the macroscopic thermo-mechanical properties of the materials and devices.
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February 17, 2026 at 4:21 PM
In this Review, Julian A. Steele links the atomistic origins of anharmonic lattice vibrations in metal halide perovskites to the macroscopic thermo-mechanical properties of the materials and solar cells.
Kisuk Kang et al. report the synthesis of cation-disorder-free 10 μm single-crystalline layered oxides enabling ultrahigh-nickel cathodes to approach their theoretical density limit with added performance advantages.
Approaching the theoretical density limit of ultrahigh-nickel cathodes via cation-disorder-free 10-μm single-crystalline particles - Nature Energy
Single-crystalline layered oxides can reduce capacity decay in nickel-rich cathodes, but controlling both the particle size and cation disorder is challenging. This work reports cation-disorder-free ~10-μm single-crystalline cathodes that deliver high volumetric capacity and cycle stability as well as improved safety.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Kisuk Kang et al. report the synthesis of cation-disorder-free 10 μm single-crystalline layered oxides enabling ultrahigh-nickel cathodes to approach their theoretical density limit with added performance advantages.
Narges Yaghoobi Nia et al. form 2D perovskite co-crystals with neutral templating molecules, improving the stability of perovskite solar modules.
Co-crystal engineering of a two-dimensional perovskite phase for perovskite solar modules with improved efficiency and stability - Nature Energy
Two-dimensional perovskites enable high efficiency in perovskite photovoltaics but compromise operational stability. Yaghoobi Nia et al. form two-dimensional perovskite co-crystals with neutral templating molecules, improving the stability of perovskite solar modules.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Narges Yaghoobi Nia et al. form 2D perovskite co-crystals with neutral templating molecules, improving the stability of perovskite solar modules.
New Research Briefing: Negative pricing increases electricity use but challenges grid stability.
Negative pricing increases electricity use but challenges grid stability - Nature Energy
When electricity supply exceeds demand, consumers can be paid to use electricity through negative pricing. Simulations based on national surveys indicate that such pricing could double electricity loads in many US counties. However, market policies and grids must be carefully designed to avoid destabilizing the power grid with demand surges.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:44 PM
New Research Briefing: Negative pricing increases electricity use but challenges grid stability.
.@LabRadenovic report stalactite nanopore membranes functionalised with charged lipid bilayers for osmotic energy harvesting with enhanced ion transport and charge separation efficiency.
Charge and slip-length optimization in lipid-bilayer-coated nanofluidics for enhanced osmotic energy harvesting - Nature Energy
Salinity gradients can be converted into electrical energy via charge-selective membranes. Here the authors report a nanofluidic system based on stalactite nanopore membranes functionalized with charged lipid bilayers for osmotic energy harvesting with enhanced ion transport and charge separation efficiency.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:01 PM
.@LabRadenovic report stalactite nanopore membranes functionalised with charged lipid bilayers for osmotic energy harvesting with enhanced ion transport and charge separation efficiency.
Yongsheng Hu and team develop durable Sn anodes for Na-ion batteries with high volumetric energy density.
Durable alloy anode for Na-ion batteries with high volumetric energy density - Nature Energy
Alloy anodes can boost the energy density of Na-ion batteries but suffer from instability, and current strategies trade off performance and scalability. Here the authors develop a high-loading Sn anode reinforced with single-walled carbon nanotube networks, achieving high capacity and long-term cycling performance.
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February 17, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Yongsheng Hu and team develop durable Sn anodes for Na-ion batteries with high volumetric energy density.
Tobias Schmidt and colleagues use LLM-based patent analysis of over 15,000 families to show sustained knowledge flows within and between Li-ion and Na-ion batteries, highlighting interdependence across chemistries.
Knowledge interdependencies between lithium- and sodium-ion battery chemistries - Nature Energy
How knowledge is shared across different battery chemistries is important to industrial strategy and techno-economic forecasting but remains poorly understood. Here the authors perform large language model-based patent analysis of over 15,000 families and show sustained knowledge flows between and within lithium-ion and sodium-ion batteries, indicating interdependence across chemistries.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Tobias Schmidt and colleagues use LLM-based patent analysis of over 15,000 families to show sustained knowledge flows within and between Li-ion and Na-ion batteries, highlighting interdependence across chemistries.
In this Comment, Jeffrey Marqusee discusses early market opportunity for long-duration energy storage.
Early market opportunity for long-duration energy storage - Nature Energy
Multi-day, long-duration energy storage (LDES) is essential for decarbonizing the power grid, yet grid-scale deployment of LDES faces steep cost, scale and risk barriers. Behind-the-meter backup power applications for large commercial and medical facilities offer an early market; targeting this could overcome all three barriers and accelerate the adoption of LDES.
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February 17, 2026 at 12:45 PM
In this Comment, Jeffrey Marqusee discusses early market opportunity for long-duration energy storage.
Edward Sargent, Ke Xie, and colleagues report an electrochemical approach to CO2 capture using MnO2 as a stable, redox-active sorbent.
Electrified reversible surface mineralization of CO2 for direct air capture - Nature Energy
Electrified CO2 capture from air could lead to net-negative emissions, yet current methods face high energy costs and sensitivity to oxygen. Here the authors introduce an electrochemical approach using MnO2 as a stable, redox-active sorbent, achieving CO2 capture with promising energy consumption and minimal oxygen sensitivity.
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February 17, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Edward Sargent, Ke Xie, and colleagues report an electrochemical approach to CO2 capture using MnO2 as a stable, redox-active sorbent.
In this Perspective, Sanya Carley and colleagues provide an overview of the many levers, or opportunities, that electricity sector actors have to reduce energy insecurity and its impact in the United States.
Levers to address energy insecurity in the United States - Nature Energy
A wide range of policies and actions can be used to address energy insecurity, and there are many actors and institutions to carry them out. This Perspective provides an overview of the many levers, or opportunities, that electricity sector actors have to reduce energy insecurity and affordability in the United States.
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February 17, 2026 at 8:57 AM
In this Perspective, Sanya Carley and colleagues provide an overview of the many levers, or opportunities, that electricity sector actors have to reduce energy insecurity and its impact in the United States.
To mark the journal’s 10th anniversary, Florian Egli argues that financial support and research must concentrate on levelling the playing field to ensure emerging and developing economies will benefit from electrification.
Access to finance will determine who can participate in the electrification race - Nature Energy
Financial support and research must concentrate on levelling the playing field to ensure emerging and developing economies will benefit from electrification, argues Florian Egli.
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February 16, 2026 at 8:20 PM
To mark the journal’s 10th anniversary, Florian Egli argues that financial support and research must concentrate on levelling the playing field to ensure emerging and developing economies will benefit from electrification.
New research from @GraffMichelle, @sppgatech finds that renters, low-income and Black households are less likely to benefit from smart thermostats and programmed temperature settings that support more efficient cooling and heating in the U.S.
The role of thermostats and human behaviour in residential temperature settings in the USA - Nature Energy
Smart thermostats and programmed temperature settings support more efficient heating and cooling. New research finds that renters, low-income and Black households are less likely to have this technology in the USA.
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February 16, 2026 at 7:36 PM
New research from @GraffMichelle, @sppgatech finds that renters, low-income and Black households are less likely to benefit from smart thermostats and programmed temperature settings that support more efficient cooling and heating in the U.S.
In this Perspective, Kirstin Alberi and team discuss the role of historical and future learning for multi-terawatt solar photovoltaics, highlighting the increasing importance of sustainability considerations.
Historical and future learning for the new era of multi-terawatt photovoltaics - Nature Energy
Solar photovoltaics is entering a multi-terawatt era, driven by decades of cost, performance and reliability gains. In this Perspective Alberi et al. discuss the role of historical and future learning, highlighting the increasing importance of sustainability considerations.
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February 16, 2026 at 4:47 PM
In this Perspective, Kirstin Alberi and team discuss the role of historical and future learning for multi-terawatt solar photovoltaics, highlighting the increasing importance of sustainability considerations.
Zhang, Mi and team use excitonic quantum superlattices to prolong exciton lifetimes and optimise charge steering in water splitting photocatalysts, achieving STH efficiency of 3%.
Excitonic quantum superlattices for efficient photocatalytic water splitting - Nature Energy
Splitting water using sunlight is a promising route to green hydrogen, yet inefficient charge carrier utilization in photocatalysts limits their solar-to-hydrogen efficiency. Here the authors introduce excitonic quantum superlattices to prolong exciton lifetimes and optimize charge steering, achieving a solar-to-hydrogen efficiency of 3% under ambient conditions.
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February 16, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Zhang, Mi and team use excitonic quantum superlattices to prolong exciton lifetimes and optimise charge steering in water splitting photocatalysts, achieving STH efficiency of 3%.
Xiaode Ren and colleagues design solvent molecules to enhance Li-ion coordination, improving charge-transfer kinetics and enabling stable high-rate cycling of lithium-metal cells.
Molecularly aligned electron channels for ultrafast-charging practical lithium-metal batteries - Nature Energy
Sluggish interfacial charge transfer in Li-metal batteries limits ultrafast charging and causes side reactions. The authors design solvent molecules to enhance Li⁺ coordination, improving the charge-transfer kinetics and enabling stable high-rate cycling of Li-metal cells.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:40 PM
Xiaode Ren and colleagues design solvent molecules to enhance Li-ion coordination, improving charge-transfer kinetics and enabling stable high-rate cycling of lithium-metal cells.
Chunsheng Wang and team reveal the mechanisms behind calendar aging, propose an accelerated testing method, and suggest paths to improve storage life through SEI design and electrode engineering.
Mechanistic understanding of interphase-driven ageing in silicon anodes - Nature Energy
Silicon anodes promise much higher battery capacity but are limited by poor storage life. This work identifies key ageing mechanisms and suggests ways to improve long-term stability.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Chunsheng Wang and team reveal the mechanisms behind calendar aging, propose an accelerated testing method, and suggest paths to improve storage life through SEI design and electrode engineering.
A new resource presents an open per-building dataset of rooftop solar PV potential in the EU, finding that potential capacity could cover around 40% of electricity demand in a 100% renewable 2050 scenario.
Mapping Europe’s rooftop photovoltaic potential with a building-level database - Nature Energy
This resource presents an open per-building dataset of rooftop solar photovoltaics potential for the European Union. The results show that potential capacity could cover approximately 40% of electricity demand in a 100% renewable scenario for 2050.
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February 15, 2026 at 7:58 PM
A new resource presents an open per-building dataset of rooftop solar PV potential in the EU, finding that potential capacity could cover around 40% of electricity demand in a 100% renewable 2050 scenario.
In this Comment, Thijs Van de Graaf discusses how the European Union can gradually phases out its fossil-fuel imports to advance both climate leadership and geopolitical stability.
Managing the geopolitics of Europe’s fossil-fuel exit - Nature Energy
As Europe gradually phases out its fossil-fuel imports, some producer economies face rising risks. With careful management, the European Union can turn this shift into an opportunity to advance both climate leadership and geopolitical stability.
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February 15, 2026 at 4:35 PM
In this Comment, Thijs Van de Graaf discusses how the European Union can gradually phases out its fossil-fuel imports to advance both climate leadership and geopolitical stability.
Meeting Report on the latest Nuclear Fuel Cycle Roundtable: Securing the nuclear fuel supply chain for a growing energy future.
Securing the nuclear fuel supply chain for a growing energy future - Nature Energy
Experts from across the nuclear fuel cycle gathered in Arlington, USA, to strategize ways to overcome supply chain challenges and meet growing nuclear energy demand.
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February 15, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Meeting Report on the latest Nuclear Fuel Cycle Roundtable: Securing the nuclear fuel supply chain for a growing energy future.
