Facile synthesis of high-performance and self-healing polyurethane-urea nanocomposites reinforced with graphene
February 2026
In this study, a facile method was employed to synthesize strong, yet highly elastic polyurethane-urea (PUU) with typical characteristics and 94 % optical transmittance. Graphene platelets (GNPs) were...
Hybridization of polyoxometalates and metal-organic frameworks for effective tumor chemodynamic therapy and sonodynamic therapy
February 2026
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) with high porosity, specific surface area, and unique topologies are highly regarded for their applications in photocatalysis, medical treatment, and environmental pollutant...
Mechanism insight into twin-dependent photocatalysis in near-infrared light-responsive Cu2O nanocrystals with rich oxygen vacancies
February 2026
Simultaneous integration of rich oxygen vacancies (OVs) and twin crystals in a photocatalyst can not only significantly enhance the near-infrared (NIR) light response but also greatly improve the photocharge...
Room temperature gas sensor based on porous NiO nanoplates modified with rGO nanosheets and SnO2 nanoparticles for accurate and rapid ppb-level NO2 detection
February 2026
The porous NiO nanoplates modified with rGO nanosheets and SnO2 nanoparticles are developed for accurate and rapid ppb-level NO2 detection. The developed SnO2/NiO/rGO sensor towards 50 ppm NO2 gas...
Innovations in nanomaterials for remediation of heavy metal−polluted soil: Advances, mechanistic insights, and future prospects
February 2026
Soil contaminated with heavy metals is a global health hazard. Nanomaterials, with their unique physical and chemical properties, hold significant potential for the remediation of soil polluted with...
Rational design of donor-acceptor structured tubular carbon nitride modulates charge distribution for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution
February 2026
Photocatalysis is one of the most promising technologies for solving environmental and energy problems, but current photocatalysts still suffer from low visible light utilization and insufficient photogenerated...
Preparation and characterization of silane film modified with hydroxyapatite nanoparticles on magnesium alloy: Blistering initiating film failure and inhibitory effect of hydroxyapatite nanoparticles
February 2026
Rapid corrosion of magnesium alloys in the physiological environment limits their use as orthopedic implant materials. Therefore, the silane film modified with nano-hydroxyapatite (nHA) was prepared...
Unlocking the potential of polyester-polymer: Assisting cold sintering of insoluble ceramics
February 2026
The cold sintering process (CSP) is a green and innovative method of material densification at low temperatures (<350 °C). The traditional CSP entails the addition of liquid phases as a solvent to...
Chemical stoichiometry and gradient shell engineering for highly-efficient narrow near-band-edge emission in CuInS2 quantum dots
February 2026
Copper indium sulfur-based quantum dots (CIS QDs) are classified as one of well-known ternary I-III-VI semiconductors, which have exciting promising applications in display and lighting devices, due...
Porphyrin-based metal-organic frameworks for photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction: Current understanding and challenges
February 2026
Photocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO2RR) is a carbon-neutral strategy to address global energy use and its impact on climate. Metal oxide and metal chalcogenide catalysts are the most...
Effect of N-doped GO quantum dots with MoS2 and Al2O3 nanofluids on the surface quality of hot rolling of copper and steel plates
February 2026
A solvothermal approach was used to generate N-doped graphene oxide quantum dots (NGOQDs) using MoS2 and Al2O3 nanocomposites. Through the use of TEM, XRD, Raman, ATR-FTIR, and XPS, the produced composites'...
Integrated confinement-chemisorption-catalysis cathode for highly stable zinc-iodine batteries
February 2026
Zinc-iodine (Zn-I2) batteries are deemed as potential candidate of energy storage system for the merits of high safety, cost-effectiveness, high capacity, and environmental compatibility. Unfortunately,...
Recent engineering strategies for enhancing C2+ product formation in copper-catalyzed CO2 electroreduction
February 2026
The conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into hydrocarbons through electrochemical CO2 reduction reaction (eCO2RR) shows a promising method to reduce CO2 levels and decrease reliance on fossil fuels in...
Novel advancements in synthesis, modulation, and potential applications of conjugated microporous polymer-based materials
February 2026
Conjugated microporous polymers (CMPs) are a unique class of organic porous materials characterized by π-conjugated structures and permanent micropores, distinguishing them from non-porous polymers...
Highly luminescent all-inorganic lead-free AgInS2/ZnS QDs for multicolor and multistage anti-counterfeiting and encryption
February 2026
We describe the design and synthesis of eco-friendly AgInS2/ZnS QDs via a facile one-pot synthesis method for application in encryption and anti-counterfeiting. A significant enhancement in PLQY (up...
Research progress on micro/nano materials and low surface energy modification in superhydrophobic coatings
Available online 5 February 2026
Superhydrophobic coatings have attracted considerable attention in the field of materials science in recent years, primarily driven by their distinctive surface properties and extensive application...
In situ 3D characterization of polymer microstructures: Electric field-induced autofluorescence confocal microscopy imaging and stimulated emission mechanisms
Available online 31 January 2026
Achieving high-precision, in situ, three-dimensional (3D) characterization of microscale defects within material interiors and at interfaces through non-destructive methods has remained a persistent...
High-entropy alloys for complex marine corrosion: compositional design, structural engineering, and processing strategies
Available online 29 January 2026
High-entropy alloys (HEAs) represent a paradigm shift in corrosion-resistant material design for marine applications. This review systematically examines the corrosion behavior of HEAs through an integrated...
Amorphous phase grain-boundary reinforce random nanocrystals molybdenum disulfide endows the film with high service life and load-bearing capacity
Available online 28 January 2026
Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is a widely used solid lubricant material, but its sensitivity to moisture and inherent softness with self-sacrificing nature for lubrication have given rise to challenges...
Self-assembled PPy@COF micro/nanostructure on flexible cotton fabric enables all-weather cleanup of high-viscosity crude oil via synergistic photothermal, electrothermal, and superhydrophobic effects
Available online 28 January 2026
Frequent oil spills pose severe environmental and ecological threats, necessitating the development of materials capable of effective all-weather remediation of high-viscosity crude oil. In this study,...
Tandem system of inorganic Z-scheme electron pump-living biofilm for photocatalytic liquid fuel generation
Available online 28 January 2026
Photocatalytic CO2 reduction (PCR) to value-added chemicals, particularly formic acid (HCOOH), has emerged as a pivotal strategy for sustainable energy conversion. Nevertheless, the performance of conventional...
From Cu nanowires to bio-functional materials: Innovative progress in copper nanowires composites synthesis and biotechnology-related applications
Available online 28 January 2026
Copper nanowires (Cu NWs) are newly synthesized one-dimensional nanomaterials exhibiting synergistic integration of high electrical/thermal conductivity, mechanical flexibility, and inherent antimicrobial...
High-performance e-skin based on bionic microstructures for physiological signal monitoring and remote sensing applications
Available online 27 January 2026
Flexible tactile sensors have garnered increasing attention in artificial skin and robotics. However, the output signals of tactile sensors saturate rapidly after a certain pressure threshold, which...
Low-haze, transparent polymeric films for visual bidirectional passive thermal regulation
Available online 24 January 2026
Highly transparent, low-haze polymeric films enabling bidirectional dynamic radiative heating and cooling hold significant promise for architectural and automotive applications; however, their development...
Site surgery in single atom catalysis: machine learning assisted precise regulation of coordination environment and decoding of structure-activity relationships
Available online 24 January 2026
Single atom catalysts (SACs), as important bridges connecting multiphase and homogeneous catalysis, exhibit unique advantages in energy conversion and environmental pollution control. The catalytic...