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....
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...
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...
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,...
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....
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....
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Simultaneous in-situ reduction and foaming synthesis of magnetic MXene/rGO porous films for enhanced electromagnetic interference shielding
December 2025
Lightweight, porous and conductive films represent a promising solution for effective electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding. Nevertheless, the simultaneous integration of porous architectures...
Biocompatible nacre-like boron nitride/biopolymer nanocomposites for thermal management
December 2025
Thermally conductive materials (TCMs), especially electrically insulating polymer nanocomposites, have attracted considerable attention for thermal management applications, driven by the increasing...
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...
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...
Electrostatic self-assembly of graphene oxide on TiO2 particles and their applications in dental restorative composites
December 2025
Graphene oxide (GO), as a two-dimensional layered material, possesses excellent mechanical property and biocompatibility, which is of great importance in the field of dentistry. However, its dark-brown...
Flexible polyimide-based conductive composite film with confined carbon nanotubes networks for EMI shielding and joule heating
December 2025
Electromagnetic interference (EMI) poses a growing challenge for wearable electronics, wireless communication and aerospace systems, driving the need for shielding materials that are lightweight, flexible...
Nanomaterials-mediated trained immunity: Progress and prospects for disease treatment
December 2025
Trained immunity represents a paradigm shift in immunology, wherein innate immune cells acquire antigen-agnostic memory through epigenetic and metabolic reprogramming, enabling enhanced responses to...
Biomedical nanocomposites targeting microenvironments for cancer or autoimmune disease treatment through immune modulation
December 2025
The microenvironment has been recognized as a critical determinant in the pathogenesis of cancer, autoimmune diseases and allergy. Effective therapies must therefore target the microenvironment to achieve...
Graphene Nanoplatelet-Functionalized Polyurea Coatings for High Strength, Corrosion Resistance and Smart Sensing
Available online 31 December 2025
Structural health monitoring in harsh environments demands scalable sensing coatings with exceptional mechanical robustness, weatherability and stability. We present a polyurea‑based nanocomposite spray...
Fluorination of PEO-Based Polymer Electrolytes and Their Application in Solid-State Lithium Batteries
Available online 30 December 2025
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...
Recent Advances in 3D Printing of Advanced Nanocomposites for Wearable TENG Devices
Available online 30 December 2025
The rapid development of wearable electronics has intensified the demand for portable and sustainable energy sources. Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), featuring lightweight structures and superior...
