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....
Recent advances in biodegradable printed sensors for sustainable electronics
December 2026
The growing environmental concerns over conventional electronics are driving interest in the development of biodegradable electronics. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of current research...
Photovoltaic-thermoelectric hybrid systems: Structural design, thermal management, control optimization and application expansion
December 2026
Photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator (PV-TEG) hybrid systems have been widely investigated for cascade solar energy utilization, yet their practical advantages depend on the coupled balance among PV...
Designs for low-thermal-resistance thermal interface materials: Oriented high-conductivity networks, ultra-thin bond lines thickness and contact-resistance minimization
December 2026
As integrated-circuit dimensions approach the nanometer scale, chip power density rises and heat flux intensifies, which limits computational speed, operating stability and device lifetime. Thermal...
Recent advances in functional liquid crystals with nanomaterials
December 2026
Liquid crystals (LCs) are a fascinating physical state of matter associated with crystal order and liquid mobility at different hierarchical levels. LCs have found various emerging applications in diverse...
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....
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...
Rice husk-derived nanosilica and nanocellulose as antifouling agents in thin-film nanocomposite membranes
December 2026
Membrane-based water purification technologies have significantly advanced in recent decades, yet membrane fouling remains a major obstacle to long-term efficiency. This work examines the use of nanomaterials...
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...
Natural clay nanosheets and nanofibers for flame-retardant polymer composites
December 2026
Natural clay nanosheets and nanofibers, particularly kaolinite, montmorillonite and sepiolite, have attracted growing interests as environmentally friendly flame-retardant additives for polymer composites....
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....
Fluorination of PEO-based polymer electrolytes and their application in solid-state lithium batteries
December 2026
Solid-state lithium batteries offer a promising solution to address the growing demand for high-energy-density energy storage systems, particularly in the context of new energy vehicles. Among various...
ZIF-67-driven synergistic strategies for high-performance flame retardant polymer nanocomposites
December 2026
Polymers are valued in numerous critical applications due to their lightweight nature, ease of processing and affordability. A major drawback is their natural flammability, which poses a serious risk,...
Bioinspired lightweight para-aramid/SiO2 aerogel thermal insulation materials for firefighting protection
December 2027
Protective materials used in high-temperature environments often suffer from reduced thermal insulation performance under open-flame exposure, sustained heating and repeated compression, increasing...
Interlaminar shear behaviour of additively manufactured continuous fibre-reinforced composites using MWCNT-coated filaments
December 2027
The unsatisfactory interlaminar performance in additively manufactured continuous fibre-reinforced composites (CFRCs) remains a major challenge inherent to the printing process. Incorporating multi-walled...
Vertically oriented carbon fiber skeletons bridged with graphene oxide for high thermal conductivity and superior compressibility in polymer-based thermal interface materials
December 2026
High-performance polymer-based thermal interface materials (TIMs) are urgently required to facilitate efficient heat dissipation in electronic devices. However, achieving high thermal conductivity while...
Recent advances in 3D printing of advanced nanocomposites for wearable TENG devices
December 2026
The rapid development of wearable electronics has intensified the demand for portable and sustainable energy sources. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), featuring lightweight structures and superior...
Graphene nanoplatelet-functionalized polyurea coatings for high strength, corrosion resistance and smart sensing
December 2026
Structural health monitoring in harsh environments demands scalable sensing coatings with exceptional mechanical robustness, weatherability and stability. We present a polyurea‑based nanocomposite spray...
Smart optical nanocomposites enabled by refractive index engineering
December 2026
Smart optical nanocomposites, capable of dynamically altering their optical properties, are poised to revolutionize next-generation optoelectronic technologies. Precise and active manipulation of the...
Polyarylate nanofiber-enabled binder-free micro/nano dual-scale hollow nanocomposite aerogels from recycled PET for thermo-acoustic insulation
December 2027
The widespread accumulation of waste polyethylene terephthalate (PET) from packaging, textile and engineering applications has posed a dual challenge of microplastic pollution and resource inefficiency,...
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...
Nacre-inspired composites for load-bearing bone regeneration
December 2026
Bone achieves exceptional performance by integrating strength, toughness and biological function. Replicating this synergy through synthetic scaffolds remains a major challenge in bone tissue engineering....
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...
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...
A green molecular gel nanocomposite: Structure, rheological properties and tribological performance
December 2027
Molecular gels are a new class of lubricants that offer many advantages over traditional lubricants. However, developing molecular gels that combine environmental sustainability with high lubrication...