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...
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...
Targeted microstructural repair of lithium-ion battery cathodes via direct regeneration
December 2026
With the rapid growth of the battery industry, sustainable development has become an increasingly important concern. In this context, recycling battery materials to enable closed-loop supply chains...
Asymmetrically Cu–O–Cu bridged dual-atom sites on bio-functionalized oxides for molecular nitrate upcycling
October 2026
The electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NO3RR) is a promising strategy for decentralized ammonia (NH3) production and environmental remediation under ambient conditions. However, achieving complete...
Interfacial hydrogen-bond engineering of PVP–bridged WO3/TiO2 for efficient solar-driven cathodic metal protection
October 2026
Durable photocathodic protection is an effective approach to mitigate marine metal corrosion, but its performance often suffers from rapid charge recombination and poor band-edge matching of semiconductors....
Papyrus-inspired 3D printed stainless steel-based lattice metamaterials with architected stress redistribution for superior mechanical performance
October 2026
3D printed lattice metamaterials are valued for their lightweight, high strength, and excellent energy absorption. However, widely used conventional lattice topologies such as body-centered cubic (BCC)...
Tailoring electromagnetic dissipation in high-entropy perovskites oxides through coupled defect engineering and valence-state modulation
October 2026
The rapid advancement of wireless communication and electronic devices has significantly heightened the demand for high-performance electromagnetic (EM) wave absorbers to effectively mitigate EM interference...
Intrinsic diatom resonators enable enhanced microwave absorption via engineered hierarchical porosity
October 2026
Integrating hierarchically ordered porous structures within the three-dimensional structural cavity framework of diatoms is expected to be a feasible approach for improving electromagnetic wave absorption...
Unveiling the structural transition and electrochemical evolution of tin-based chalcogenides for advanced lithium storage
October 2026
As same classification of tin-based chalcogenides system, all of the SnX (X=S/Se/Te) should possess similar structural characteristics by our conventional view. However, the experimental SnS&SnSe possess...