Nature Energy, Published online: 11 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41560-024-01654-zCarbon capture technologies often consume substantial amounts of heat and require multiple steps to release CO2 and regenerate the absorbent. Here the authors report one-step electrochemical regeneration of CO2 and alkaline absorbent from (bi)carbonate solutions using a...

Nature Energy, Published online: 07 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41560-024-01639-yThe cathode–electrolyte interphase (CEI) is vital for battery cell capacity and stability but receives less attention than the solid–electrolyte interphase. The authors review CEI properties, emphasize using model cathode materials and coin cell protocols, and address challenges...

Nature Energy, Published online: 07 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41560-024-01607-6Five climate–energy–economy models are used to explore the effect of reducing the cost gap in energy financing between developed and developing countries through fair-finance. Such convergence is projected to increase energy availability, affordability, and sustainability...

Nature Energy, Published online: 07 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41560-024-01632-5Deposition–dissolution reactions are key to the function of rechargeable batteries, but the limited reversibility of plating/stripping shortens their lifespan. Now, a liquid crystal interphase is shown to control deposition in preferred orientations, enabling dual-electrode-free...

Nature Energy, Published online: 02 October 2024; doi:10.1038/s41560-024-01649-wThe Inflation Reduction Act increases the competitiveness of US electric vehicle battery manufacturing and incentivizes supply chain diversification, but reducing vulnerabilities will depend on automaker choices in battery design and navigating regulations.

Nature Energy, Published online: 30 September 2024; doi:10.1038/s41560-024-01659-8Publisher Correction: Harmonizing the bilateral bond strength of the interfacial molecule in perovskite solar cells