The osmotic pressure difference between river water and seawater is a promising source of
renewable energy. However, current osmotic energy conversion processes show limited …

Greenhouse gas emissions associated with power generation from fossil fuel combustion
account for 25% of global emissions and, thus, contribute greatly to climate change …

Electrochemical saline water electrolysis using renewable energy as input is a highly
desirable and sustainable method for the mass production of green hydrogen,,,,,–; however …

The emergence of human-motion-based energy harvesters is a reflection of the need to
develop future energy supplies for small-scale human-motion-based self-powered and self …

Two-dimensional nanofluidic channels are emerging candidates for capturing osmotic
energy from salinity gradients. However, present two-dimensional nanofluidic architectures …

Energy-efficient desalination and water treatment technologies play a critical role in
augmenting freshwater resources without placing an excessive strain on limited energy …

Thermoelectric technology converts heat into electricity directly and is a promising source of
clean electricity. Commercial thermoelectric modules have relied on Bi2Te3-based …

With the development of our society, the desire to recover valuable metal resources from
metal-containing wastewaters or natural water bodies is becoming increasingly stronger …

Thermogalvanic cells offer a cheap, flexible and scalable route for directly converting heat
into electricity. However, achieving a high output voltage and power performance …

Nanopores and nanochannels are ubiquitous, from biological systems to various artificial
materials. Taking advantage of size confinement and tailoring the interior components …