1.Research BackgroundTwo‑dimensional transition‑metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs) feature tunable band gaps, outstanding photoelectric response and robust mechanical stability, which makes them promising candidate materials for constructing low‑power‑consumption, highly‑integrated flexible electronic and optoelectronic devices. Their compelling performance largely originates from the reversibl...

Cite this article:Bai, R.#; Chen, J. #; Lin, J.; Ma, W.; He, J.; Liu, C.; Zhou, S.; Yuan, M.*; Zhang, J*. Strong dipole-dipole interaction promotes electrocatalytic acetylene semihydrogenation over symmetric organo-electrocatalysts. J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2026.https://doi.org/10.1021/jacs.6c039001.IntroductionEthylene, one of the most crucial chemical feedstocks, is extensively utilized in manufactu...

Cite this article:Liu, M.; Bai, R.; Cheng, Z.; Sun, J.; Chen, S.; Cheng, S.; Cheng, X.; Yuan, M.*; Zhang, J*. Balancing Dimerization and Hydrogenation Kinetics by Stabilizing Cu⁺ and Tightening H-Bond Network for Electrocatalytic Acetylene Hydrodimerization. Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. 2026.https://doi.org/10.1002/anie.43046571.Introduction1,3-Butadiene is the key monomer for the manufacture of synt...

Cite this article:Bai, R.#; Lin, J.#; Liu, C.; Ma, W.; He, J.; Zhou, S.; Yuan, M.*; Zhang, J*. Switching Hydrogen Transfer Pathway over Paddle-Wheel Dicopper Molecular Catalysts for Efficient Electrocatalytic Acetylene Semihydrogenation. Adv. Mater. 2026.https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.736441.IntroductionEthylene serves as a fundamental building block in the chemical industry and is widely used in...

1. IntroductionOvercoming the energy density bottleneck of conventional lithium-ion batteries has emerged as a primary objective in the ongoing advancement of electrochemical energy storage. By integrating non-flammable solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) with high-capacity lithium-metal negative electrodes and nickel-rich positive electrodes (e.g., NCM811), solid-state lithium metal batteries (S...