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In a review from Nature Materials, Matthew Webber, Jamison Watson, Gregg Beckham, Yuriy Román-Leshkov (Yuriy Román-Leshkov), and colleagues analyze the potential for lignin to be used as substrate for #sustainable aviation fuel blendstocks. nature.com/articles/s4156…

A thorough review of copper chalcopyrites, including CIGS, for #SolarPower explains several key parameters for these photovoltaic cells regarding the intrinsic absorber surface, surface oxidation, and surface passivation strategies. 🔗 go.aps.org/4g8qCcT

On the cover of our latest issue: wind turbulence in the Hexi Corridor of Gansu, China could impact the performance of wind turbines installed there — offering new insights for assessing #WindEnergy resources on this Silk Road passage and similar terrains. Read the paper:

Using Boltzmann transport simulations and a multi-band electronic structure model, scientists show the conditions under which an ultra-high thermoelectric power factor can be achieved in certain metals, providing insights into recent experimental results. go.aps.org/40fl4bl

By combining Bayesian inference, a Markov-Chain Monte Carlo algorithm, and a physical model to analyze time-resolved photoluminescence data, this study shows how to infer a number of parameters that dictate performance in metal halide perovskite devices. go.aps.org/4gRJMEx

This research was conducted by Manuel Kober-Czerny and Henry Snaith Group at University of Oxford along with colleagues from Department of Physics at University of Oxford

“Let us embrace this opportunity for the well-being of our planet and generations to come.” — Dan Sanchez in a guest editorial about the report. 🔗 go.aps.org/4jC76HW

Our cover for PRX Energy! 🌬️ Exploring Wind Power in Corridor Terrains 🌬️ The article by Yan Wang, ye li and colleagues from Lanzhou University, SUSTech 南方科技大学 dives deep into the physics of wind energy in long #corridor_terrains, like the Hexi Corridor in Gansu, China. These landscapes

This report was prepared by Taylor Washington at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Brad Martson at Brown University, Robert Rosner at The University of Chicago, and Jonathan Wurtele at UC Berkeley.

By studying the role of partial exciton condensation on energy transport in light-harvesting complex 2 of purple bacteria, this paper shows that an exciton-condensate-like state is linked with enhanced energy transport efficiency under ambient conditions. go.aps.org/3EMOYuV

#ICYMI: Using high-speed shadowgraphy, particle tracking velocimetry, and schlieren imaging, experiments reveal differences in H2 and O2 bubble evolution in an acidic environment, findings that could enable more efficient electrochemical water splitting. 🔗

🚨New #JournalClub alert! 🚨 Check out our editors’ picks for some of the most compelling #energy research of the month: thermoelectric 3D printing inks, in-tandem #DirectAirCapture and #solar fuel conversion, and more. Let’s get started! 🧵👇

Science Magazine Nature Materials F. Pelayo García de Arquer In Nature Energy, Il Rok Choi, Jian Qin, Yi Cui, Zhenan Bao, and colleagues used asymmetric ether solvents to accelerate #lithium redox kinetics and boost cycling performance in lithium metal #batteries. nature.com/articles/s4156…

On the cover of our latest issue: experiments reveal differences in H2 and O2 bubble evolution in an acidic environment, findings that could enable more efficient electrochemical water splitting. Read the paper: go.aps.org/3XC1qEx

Using an ab initio framework and a unified heat transport theory, scientists study thermal transport in the orthorhombic phase of the Ag8SnSe6 and find that it exhibits glass-like thermal transport with nearly temperature-independent thermal conductivity. go.aps.org/4ljO8qD

By using molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the behavior of aqueous electrolytes in porous, carbon-based electrochemical devices under voltage, new research reveals the impact of electrode flexibility on ion adsorption and capacitance. 🔗 go.aps.org/42rnkwZ

💧⚡ New Cover: Bubble Dynamics in Electrolysis 🫧 We created this PRX Energy cover for a new study by Alexander Babich, Kerstin Eckert, and collaborators from TU Dresden, University of Twente (inactive), TU Berlin and HZDR @[email protected]. Using electrochemical and optical techniques, researchers

🚨New #JournalClub alert! 🚨 Check out our editors’ picks for some of the most compelling #energy research of the month: #WaterSplitting devices, indoor light harvesting, zinc batteries, and more. Let’s get started. 🧵👇

The first SCOAP3 assessment of open science practices gave our journals high marks. A review of Physical Review Letters, Physical Review C, and Physical Review D earned nearly double the total score of the next-highest publisher, showing our commitment to #OpenScience. Learn more: go.aps.org/4ilIIbN

Researchers present mineral.ai.net, an online application that combs through the 10 most recent years of data from USGS to provide comprehensive information on global mineral commodities and actionable, country-specific insights. Read the paper: go.aps.org/43G1eYW