Balanced Intra- and Interchain Exciton Delocalization Enables Efficient All-Polymer Solar Cells

8 June, 2026

A combined spectroscopic and structural analysis identifies structural impacts on carrier transport in polymeric nonfullerene acceptors. The findings establish a framework for the rational design of high-efficiency organic solar cells.

Advances at the Intersection of Density Functional Theory and Artificial Intelligence

20 November, 2025

This Collection offers an early glimpse into how artificial intelligence and machine learning can further unlock the potential of density functional theory, a highly successful computational method with broad applications.

Call for papers: Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage

6 October, 2025

Submit your paper on carbon capture, utilization, and storage for consideration in PRX Energy’s collection. We welcome modeling, materials- and chemistry-based research, techno-economic analysis, and more.

Collection: Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage

Deadline: December 31, 2025

9 May, 2025

This study identifies key challenges in hydrogen storage and proposes computational strategies to design more effective storage materials for next-generation energy systems.

16 September, 2026

A self-consistent theoretical framework for osmotic energy conversion provides the electrical response of realistic nanofluidic energy systems.

8 September, 2026

By evaluating energy consumption alongside computational complexity, this work introduces a framework for optimizing the energetic efficiency of sequential quantum phase estimation protocols.

4 September, 2026

Machine-learning-based simulations and experimental validation reveal intrinsically low thermal conductivity in LiYTiO4, which may limit its practical application as a lithium-ion battery anode.

The Effect of Clouds on Wind Farms

2 September, 2026

Simulations suggest that clouds can reduce the length of a wind farm’s slow-air wake, potentially increasing power production of neighboring wind farms.

26 August, 2026

This study introduces a framework for nonlinear thermoelectric effects, connecting fundamental theory to specific candidate materials for advanced thermoelectric technologies.

18 August, 2026

A simple yet quantitatively accurate theory, informed by computer simulations, explains how water scarcity in extremely concentrated aqueous electrolytes drives the formation of branched ion clusters and ultimately a gel-like network.

13 August, 2026

Spatially and temporally resolved X-ray characterization reveals how the selenium distribution governs the local optoelectronic properties of Cd(Se,Te) solar cells.

12 August, 2026

This study establishes a comprehensive framework to resolve coupled structural and chemical processes in alloying anodes, providing a pathway to guide the rational design of battery materials under realistic electrochemical conditions.

12 August, 2026

A theoretical model of lithium metal electrodeposition and morphological evolution connects lithium plating dynamics to key experimental variables and, ultimately, battery performance.

30 July, 2026

A multiscale model explores complex ion and fluid dynamics in alkaline water electrolyzers, elucidating the transformative impact of elevated temperature on the physical and electrochemical properties.

21 May, 2026

This Tutorial demonstrates how Bayesian methods can be applied to analyze temperature-dependent transport data, offering practical workflows to model ionic conductivity in energy materials.

Margaret Hudson named chief editor of PRX Energy

26 February, 2026

APS is pleased to announce that Margaret Hudson has been selected as chief editor of PRX Energy. Her tenure in this role began on Jan. 5, 2026.

Editorial: Charting a Pragmatic Course for Carbon Dioxide Removal Technologies

27 January, 2025

In this Guest Editorial, Daniel L. Sanchez explores a science policy report issued by the American Physical Society, shedding light on the critical role carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies could play in managing carbon dioxide levels. While reducing emissions remains the cornerstone, CDR technologies offer promise.

27 January, 2025

A report on atmospheric carbon dioxide removal (CDR) underscores the importance of CDR technologies in meeting carbon dioxide management targets, while emphasizing that reducing carbon dioxide emissions must remain a top priority.

Announcing the New PRX Energy Cover

The editors of PRX Energy are delighted to present the cover of Volume 3, Issue 2 featuring captivating artwork inspired by the work of Amanda L. Holt et al.

Journal cover showing giant clams with rays of sunlight shining on them

Simple mechanism for optimal light-use efficiency of photosynthesis inspired by giant clams

Amanda L. Holt, Lincoln F. Rehm, Alison M. Sweeney

Giant clams have a highly efficient symbiotic relationship with photosynthetic algae. Simple models, supported by experiment, suggest that their tissue geometry may be the reason. The findings could offer insights for improving solar energy conversion systems.

(Featured in Physics Magazine)

This cover art initiative marks our gratitude for PRX Energy authors who move science forward. To demonstrate our appreciation, APS is commissioning cover art for selected publications in addition to covering the APCs on all PRX Energy publications through the end of the year. Submit your most exciting energy research to PRX Energy for a chance to showcase your work on our journal’s cover!

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PRX Energy Appoints Inaugural Lead Editor: David Scanlon

7 December, 2021

The American Physical Society (APS) is delighted to announce the appointment of David Scanlon, Professor of Computational Materials Design, University College London, United Kingdom, to the role of Lead Editor of PRX Energy, APS’s new, highly selective, open access journal covering energy science and technology. Professor Scanlon will serve as the inaugural Lead Editor of the journal, which will open for submissions December 7, 2021 and offer an introductory promotion in which all article publication charges (APCs) will be paid by APS through the end of 2022.

Why publish in PRX Energy?

  • Highly selective to showcase high-quality, innovative research with outstanding and lasting impact
  • Open access, under a CC-BY license, to maximize the visibility and impact of published articles
  • Connect seamlessly with members of the physics community and the broader energy research community, across all disciplines
  • Promotion of all published articles via social media, and newsworthy research to the media resulting in coverage in outlets such as Physics Magazine, The New York Times, Scientific American, Nature News, and Le Monde
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