Molecular pre-cleavage in polysaccharide precursor to design high-performance hard carbon for sodium-ion batteries
April 2027
Closed-pore structures are pivotal for achieving high specific capacity in hard carbon (HC) anodes for sodium-ion batteries. Yet, their precise formation remains poorly controlled due to limited molecular-level...
Alkyl-tethered polyampholyte elastomers reconcile ion transport and mechanical resilience
April 2027
Reconciling ion transport with mechanical resilience remains a central challenge for Li+-conducting elastomers because salt dissociation and polymer-network integrity are often mutually constrained....
H2O triggered self-cleaning of Cu–Au diatomic catalytic pairs steers S–O coupling to polar methanesulfonic for odor control
April 2027
In the catalytic oxidation of malodorous gas, water vapor present in the feed stream tends to occupy active sites, frequently resulting in progressive catalyst deactivation. Rational catalyst design...
Phase-transition-assisted poling reconstructs engineered domains in [001]-textured Pb(Zr,Ti)O3-based ceramics
April 2027
Crystallographic texturing is widely used to enhance the electromechanical response of polycrystalline ferroelectrics, yet how texture interacts with the poling pathway remains poorly understood. Here,...
Engineering porphyrinic MOFs via in-situ N–H chlorination for HOCl generation, detoxification, phototheranostics and antimicrobial activity
February 2027
Reactive chlorine species (RCS), notably hypochlorous acid (HOCl), are central to innate immune defense due to their strong redox activity and broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy. Here, we report...
Distorted high-entropy interface facilitates efficient catalysis for accelerated reversible hydrogen storage in magnesium hydride
February 2027
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) offer unique catalytic potential due to their multi-element geometric and electronic synergy. Here, we introduce TiZrCrMnNi(VFe) HEA hydride (HEAH) as an efficient catalyst...
Machine learning-accelerated discovery of oxygen-bridged layer-dependent double-atom catalysts on g-C16N5 for electrochemical nitrogen reduction
February 2027
Nitrogen reduction reaction (NRR) electrocatalysis suffers from limited active-site tunability and poor activity-selectivity control. By combining density functional theory (DFT) with machine learning...
Asymmetric polarization engineering of covalent triazine frameworks for efficient hydrogen peroxide photosynthesis
February 2027
Covalent triazine frameworks (CTFs) show great potential in photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) synthesis, yet conventional CTFs suffer from weak internal electric fields and serious photogenerated...
Harnessing synergistic d-p band center modulation of RuO2 nanofibers via dual-site doping for highly active and stable water electrolysis
February 2027
Addressing the inherent activity and stability limitations of RuO2 catalyst in water electrolysis, this study introduces a targeted electronic structure modulation approach through the simultaneous...
Manganese-doped metal-organic frameworks as a multifunctional agent for targeted diagnosis and therapy in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
February 2027
Despite improvements in survival rates for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) through optimized radiotherapy and chemotherapy, significant challenges persist, including difficulties in early detection of...
Multimetal site-determined d-orbital occupancy state modulation improves electromagnetic wave absorption performance
February 2027
The correlation between the orbital occupancy of transition-metal d electrons and macroscopic electromagnetic behavior remains insufficiently understood. Herein, we demonstrate that HHTP-based conductive...
Scalable perovskite–ceria nanointerfaces with oxide–oxide charge transfer for robust CO oxidation
February 2027
Perovskite catalysts exhibit excellent thermal stability but suffer from insufficient activity, creating an activity–stability trade-off that hinders their practical implementation. Constructing interfaces...
Emerging strategies for high-performance 3D-printed electrochemical sensors: challenges and AI/ML integration
February 2027
This review captures the emerging research on three-dimensional (3D)-printed electrochemical sensors (ECSs). Rapid prototyping and design freedom drive this field forward. Low-cost fabrication and immense...
Oxidation and ablation performance of densified Cf/HfB2-SiC composites at different heat fluxes and prolonged exposure above 2500°C
February 2027
Developing near-non-ablative ultra-high-temperature ceramic matrix composites (UHTCMCs) capable of enduring long-term severe aerodynamic heating remains a critical challenge for hypersonic vehicle thermal...
Unleashing superior strength and ductility in additively manufactured β-titanium alloys through spinodal decomposition
December 2026
To address the strength-ductility trade-off issue caused by precipitate strengthening in metastable β-titanium alloys, this study proposes an innovative strategy, i.e., tailoring the spinodal decomposition...
Machine learning for carbon dots: Capabilities, limitations, and the path toward rational design
December 2026
Carbon dots (CDs), as significant luminescent carbon-based nanomaterials, exhibit broad application potential in sensing, biomedicine, and optoelectronic devices. However, their synthesis processes...
Low electric field-induced ultrahigh strain in lead-free piezoelectric via synergistic approach of phase and defect engineering
December 2026
Achieving ultrahigh-strain performance under a low electric field with good thermal stability in polycrystalline ceramics is a major challenge for high-temperature piezoelectric actuators. The design...
Deciphering the thermal depolarization mechanism to enhance the temperature stability of bismuth layer-structured piezoceramics
December 2026
Bismuth layer-structured piezoceramics (BLSPs) hold great potential for structural health monitoring in aerospace engines and nuclear reactors, yet their thermal depolarization mechanisms remain unclear,...
Effect of VC content on the protective oxide layer structure and ablation resistance of C/C-HfC-VC-SiC composites above 2500 °C
December 2026
The oxide layer acts as a critical barrier against prolonged thermochemical ablation and mechanical denudation in C/C-UHTCs composites, significantly enhancing their long-term thermal protection performance....
Coupled polymer-cation coordination and anion-derived inorganic-rich interphases in ionic liquid-regulated gel electrolytes for stable lithium metal batteries
December 2026
The practical application of lithium metal batteries is constrained by low coulombic efficiency and safety risks arising from Li dendrite growth. Developing functional gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs)...
Process-structure-property relationships in low-temperature microwave dielectric ceramics: from glass-assisted sintering to cold sintering for 5G/6G devices
December 2026
With the rapid advancement of wireless communication from 5G to 6G, a pressing need has emerged for microwave dielectric ceramics with excellent performance at reduced processing temperatures, compatible...
Inhomogeneous polarization configuration of high-entropy fillers boosting high-temperature capacitive performances of polymer nanocomposites
December 2026
Advanced electronics and power systems urgently demand polymer nanocomposites with exceptional high-temperature capacitive performance. To achieve this goal, incorporated fillers must simultaneously...
Coordination engineering directs d-band center optimization for efficient CO2 hydrogenation to formic acid on Ir–Nx single-atom catalysts
December 2026
The in-depth exploration of electronic structure serves as a cornerstone for rational catalyst design, which is essential to unlock the precise structure-activity relationships governing heterogeneous...
Asymmetric Ru–O–Co sites coupled adsorbate evolution and oxide pathway mechanisms for enhanced acidic water oxidation
December 2026
While RuO2 is a benchmark catalyst for acid oxygen evolution reaction, its performance is constrained by the adsorbate evolution mechanism (AEM). Coupling AEM with the more efficient oxide pathway mechanism...
Synergistic design and facile synthesis of zwitterionic vinylene-linked covalent organic frameworks for efficient photocatalytic hydrogen production
December 2026
Two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (2D-COFs) have emerged as promising photocatalysts for hydrogen evolution. Zwitterionic vinylene-linked COFs (ZVCOFs) integrate the stability and extended...