Energy Conversion Articles

Academician Wu Lizhu’s Significant Review in Chem. Soc. Rev: Inorganic-Organic Hybrid Photocatalysts

2026-06-09 by boardor

With the acceleration of the global energy transition, hydrogen energy, as a clean and efficient secondary energy carrier, is receiving widespread attention. However, over 90% of hydrogen is still produced through traditional methods such as fossil fuel reforming, which is accompanied by significant carbon emissions. Solar-driven photocatalytic overall water splitting technology can directly convert solar … Read more

Organic Interface Enhanced Electrocatalysis

2026-06-06 by boardor

Organic interface engineering has gained increasing attention as an effective strategy to regulate electrode surfaces and enhance electrocatalytic performance. However, a comprehensive understanding of its intrinsic mechanisms remains limited. This review delves into the design strategies and functional roles of organic interfaces in the field of electrocatalysis. We categorize organic interfaces into three representative types: … Read more

MCU: The ‘Nervous Center’ of New Energy Vehicles

2026-05-26 by boardor

In new energy vehicles, the MCU (Motor Control Unit) is sometimes referred to as an “inverter” or “electric control”. It is one of the “three core components” of electric vehicles (battery, motor, electric control), and its performance directly determines the vehicle’s driving experience, energy consumption, and reliability.The core function of the MCU is to accurately … Read more

Core Components and Working Principles of Semiconductor RF Power Supplies

2026-05-09 by boardor

Table of Contents1. RF Generator 1. Core Process of Energy Conversion 2. Engineering Significance of Key Indicators 3. Summary of Signal Chain Process 2. Impedance Matcher 1. Impedance Mismatch Issues and Matching Mechanisms 2. Comparison of Traditional Manual Matching and Automatic Matching Technologies 3. Automatic Matching Closed-Loop Workflow 4. Core Components of Automatic Matching Closed-Loop … Read more

Rectifier Bridges for IoT Components: From Basic Functions to Energy Hubs in Smart Scenarios

2026-02-02 by boardor

1. Core Uses of Rectifier Bridges 1.Core Hub for AC-DC Energy Conversion As the “heart” of the power supply system for IoT devices, the rectifier bridge accurately converts grid AC (AC) into stable DC (DC) through full-bridge or half-bridge topologies, providing essential energy support for subsequent circuits. For example, a three-phase fully controlled bridge rectifier … Read more

IGBT Solutions: A Strategic Combination of Single Devices and Modules Under the Mainstream of Photovoltaic Energy Storage

2026-01-01 by boardor

With the continuous advancement of the “dual carbon” strategy, the integration of photovoltaic and energy storage has become an important engine for promoting the transformation of new energy. In this trend, the system has higher requirements for the precision of power regulation, conversion efficiency, and operational reliability. As the core power electronic conversion unit, the … Read more

Multi-Energy Conversion and Electromagnetic Shielding Enabled by Carbonized Polyimide/Kevlar/Graphene Oxide@ZIF-67 Bidirectional Complex Aerogel-Encapsulated Phase-Change Materials

2025-11-07 by boardor

Traditional phase change materials (PCMs) face challenges such as low thermal conductivity, easy leakage in the molten state, and single functionality, making it difficult to meet the demands for efficient utilization of clean energy and multi-scenario applications. Existing organic/inorganic aerogel-based composites can partially address these issues, but they generally suffer from poor mechanical properties and … Read more

Chem Soc Rev: Asymmetrically Tailored Catalysts for Electrochemical Energy Conversion with Non-Precious Materials

2025-10-21 by boardor

Electrocatalytic technologies, such as water electrolysis and metal-air batteries, open new pathways for sustainable energy storage and conversion. However, traditional catalysts are limited by the trade-offs between activity, stability, and scalability. Asymmetrically tailored electrocatalysts (ATEs) have emerged, breaking these limitations through asymmetric design in composition, size, shape, and coordination environment. We focus on the latest … Read more

Systematic Summary of Spin Effects in Dual-Atom Electrocatalysts by the Team of Guan Jingqi at Jilin University

2025-08-31 by boardor

Overview Developing high-efficiency atomic-level catalysts for energy conversion and storage technologies is crucial for addressing energy shortages. The spin states of dual-atom catalysts (DAC) are closely related to their catalytic activity. Adjusting the spin state of the active center in DAC can directly alter the occupancy of the d orbitals, thereby affecting the bonding strength … Read more

Recent Advances in Carbon-Based Electrocatalysts: Structural Design to Potential Applications

2025-04-09 by boardor

Carbon-based non-metallic electrocatalysts (C-MFECs) have made significant progress in research and development, providing potential alternatives to precious metal catalysts for various important reactions in the fields of renewable energy and environmental remediation. This timely and critical review summarizes the groundbreaking advances of C-MFECs in various aspects over the past five years, including the design and … Read more