Advancing photocatalytic concrete technologies for design, performance and sustainable futures
2024
Photocatalytic concrete technology is gaining attention in sustainable building and infra–structure for its crucial role in catalyzing the decomposition of harmful air pollutants and improving air quality....
Surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization for the preparation and applications of brush-modified inorganic nanoparticles
2024
Surface-Initiated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization (SI-ATRP) is a pivotal technique in materials science, essential for growing polymer brushes on the surfaces of inorganic nanoparticles to create...
Metal-organic frameworks and their derivatives for sustainable flame-retardant polymeric materials
December 2025
Biomass resources are natural polymeric materials that are abundant, affordable, non-toxic and renewable. Although they find diverse applications in both everyday life and high-tech materials, their...
Graphene-reinforced aluminium matrix nanocomposites: Fabrication, properties and applications
December 2025
In recent decades, significant attention has been paid to aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) due to their superior properties such as lightweight, high strength, wear resistance and thermal conductivity....
Bio-based, phase-change MXene/CNT foams for integrated electromagnetic interference shielding, thermal management and infrared stealth
December 2025
The surge in wireless technologies and electronic devices has intensified the demand for next-generation materials with integrated electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. Yet, it remains a major...
Advancing polymer nanocomposites through mechanochemical approaches
December 2025
Mechanochemical approaches have recently garnered significant interests in the development of polymer nanocomposites due to their effectiveness, environmental sustainability, scalability and simplicity....
Thermoelectric materials and devices: Applications in enhancing building energy conversion and efficiency
December 2025
As energy consumption in buildings increases and the search for clean energy intensifies, the application of various energy harvesters to convert different forms of energy present within and around...
Review on polymer/MXene composites for electromagnetic interference shielding applications
2024
With the increasing popularity of electronic devices and wireless technology, the issue of electromagnetic interference (EMI) has attracted widespread attention all over the world. In response to this...
Enhancing thermoelectric performance of PEDOT: PSS: A review of treatment and nanocomposite strategies
2024
Thermoelectric (TE) materials have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their potential for converting waste heat into usable electricity. However, traditional TE materials are plagued...
Graphene-functionalized textile composites for wearable Joule heating applications
December 2025
Thermal comfort is essential for maintaining physiological well-being, with textile materials traditionally serving as the primary medium for regulating heat exchange between the body and its environment....
Recent research advances in hexagonal boron nitride/polymer nanocomposites with isotropic thermal conductivity
2024
The rapid advancement of high-performance microelectronic devices highlights the critical need for developing materials with superior thermal conductivity to efficiently dissipate heat in advanced electronics....
Recent advances in thermal properties of graphene/hexagonal boron nitride heterostructures and their polymer nanocomposites: A review
December 2025
Efficient thermal management has become increasingly crucial for modern electronic devices, driven by unstoppable trends toward miniaturization, higher power densities and multifunctional integration....
Biomass-derived porous carbon-based composites for electromagnetic wave absorption
December 2025
Electromagnetic wave-absorbing (EMWA) materials show great potential for radar stealth, electromagnetic shielding and advanced electronics. Biomass-derived porous carbon (BPC)-based composites have...
Effect of nanocellulose on mechanical properties of cementitious composites – A review
2024
In the quest for innovative construction materials that enhance sustainability and performance, cementitious composites incorporating nanocellulose (NC) have unveiled a new chapter. NC-reinforced composites...
Emerging thermoelectric cementitious nanocomposites: Mechanisms, design and performance
December 2025
Thermoelectric cementitious composites (TECCs) function as intelligent construction materials with structural load-bearing capacity and energy harvesting capability. They offer strong potential for...
External physical field-responsive nanocomposite hydrogels for wound healing applications
December 2025
Hydrogels, as hydrophilic polymers with intricate 3D network structures, exhibit remarkable properties such as adhesion and moisture retention, promising broad applications in wound healing. However,...
Advancements in polyurea-based nanocomposites: Properties, applications and challenges
December 2025
Polyurea and its composites represent a class of multifunctional materials with significant potential for diverse applications. This review offers a comprehensive overview of polyurea and its nanocomposites....
Unlocking functional potentials: Nanofibril networks in organic semiconductors
December 2025
Organic semiconductors, including π-conjugated polymers and small molecules, find potential applications across a wide range of scenarios, including organic field-effect transistors (OFETs), organic...
Preparation of rhodamine 6G dye coated nano-coal fly ash nanocomposite: Novel forensic powder for latent fingerprint detection
December 2025
This study reports on a novel powder-based rhodamine 6G dye coated nano-coal fly ash (Rh6G/nano-CFA) nanocomposite that was used in a powder dusting technique to develop latent fingerprint (LFP) images...
Strong graphene bulk composites with high thermal conductivity over 800 W/m·K
December 2025
Polymer composites with high thermal conductivity (κ) are essential for advanced thermal management applications. Graphene has enabled thin films with κ values approaching 2000 W/m·K, yet bulk composites...
Antibacterial textile coatings with strategies for long-term performance and environmental safety
December 2025
Antibacterial coatings are transforming the textile industry by meeting the rising demand for hygienic and multifunctional fabrics in healthcare, sportswear and home textiles. These coatings inhibit...
Recent progress on MXene-based advanced nanocomposite materials for thermal radiation protection and fire safety
2024
As a member of the two-dimensional materials’ family, MXene sheets exhibit unique structure and outstanding functional properties, garnering extensive interest in many emerging fields. Among them, the...
Two-dimensional nanomaterials for flame-retardant polymer composites: a mini review
2024
The inherent flammability of polymer materials is an issue that cannot be ignored and limits their further application in industry. Therefore, much effort has been devoted to the development of flame-retardant...
Rice Husk-Derived Nanosilica and Nanocellulose as Antifouling Agents in Thin-Film Nanocomposite Membranes
Available online 9 October 2025
Membrane-based water purification technologies have advanced significantly in recent decades, yet membrane fouling remains a major obstacle to long-term efficiency. This review examines the use of nanomaterials...
Nanocomposite design for solid-state lithium metal batteries: Progress, challenge and prospects
2024
Lithium metal batteries have gained significant attention due to their high energy density, making them a promising candidate for various applications, including electric vehicles and grid-scale energy...
