High entropy electrolyte modifies electrode/electrolyte interface promoting highly reversible zinc anode
August 2026
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have drawn considerable interest owing to their affordability, safety, and eco-friendly nature. Unfortunately, the uneven deposition on the Zn anode promotes the growth...
Light harvesting engineering of covalent organic frameworks for photocatalysis
August 2026
As the primary and critical step in photocatalysis, the light-harvesting capability of photocatalyst directly determines the quantity of photogenerated charge carriers. This fundamental process ultimately...
Forecasting mechanoluminescence self-recovery stability via optically-stimulated luminescence
August 2026
Mechanoluminescence (ML) materials, known for the ability to convert mechanical energy into light, are increasingly recognized for their potential applications. However, current ML research mainly focuses...
Enhancing C–C bond cleavage in ethylene glycol electrooxidation via d–p orbital hybridization at PtBi nanodendrites with ultrathin bimetallene subunits
August 2026
The large-scale implementation of direct ethylene glycol fuel cells (DEGFCs) relies on the design of catalysts that possess exceptional activity, durability, and efficient C–C bond breaking ability....
Dual-functional Cr3+-doped InP quantum dots with pure blue emission and room-temperature ferromagnetism
August 2026
Indium phosphide (InP) quantum dots (QDs) have gained global research focus owing to their eco-friendly properties and outstanding optical characteristics. However, blue emission of InP QDs has made...
Dense nano-tips homogenize lithium deposition
August 2026
Lithium metal batteries (LMBs) offer high energy density but suffer from dendrite growth and interfacial instability, hindering practical application. We present a novel strategy that repurposes the...
Atomically dispersed NiN4Cl-NC nanoreactors catalyze high-efficiency MoSe2 conversion for remarkable sodium storage
August 2026
Sodium-ion batteries based on two-dimensional (2D) lamellar structural MoSe2 anode have emerged as a promising candidate thanks to its high theoretical capacity and favorable band gap structure. Yet,...
Lüders strain ductilizes a 1.2 GPa high-strength metastable steel via delaying martensite transformation
August 2026
The formation of Lüders bands tends to result in premature necking and reduced ductility in metallic materials. Studies have shown that the martensite (α′) transformation can stabilize Lüders bands...
Outdoor sunlight driven CO2 capture and cycloaddition from flowing simulated industrial flue gas using amino functionalized bismuth catalysts
August 2026
Sunlight driven conversion of CO2 from industrial flue gas into value-added cyclic carbonates represents a promising carbon mitigation strategy, yet the dynamic modulation of Lewis base sites remains...
Progress and opportunities for AI in additively manufactured NiTi-based shape memory alloys
August 2026
Additively manufactured NiTi-based shape memory alloys (SMAs) offer transformative potential for aerospace and biomedical devices, combining unique functional properties with unparalleled design freedom....
SAMM: A general-purpose segmentation model for material micrographs based on the segment anything model 2
August 2026
Precise segmentation is fundamental to quantitative microstructural analysis, a cornerstone of establishing processing-structure-property relationships in materials science. However, the generalization...
Distorted high-entropy interface facilitates efficient catalysis for accelerated reversible hydrogen storage in magnesium hydride
Available online 22 July 2026
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...
Synergistic Design and Facile Synthesis of Zwitterionic Vinylene-linked Covalent Organic Frameworks for Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production
Available online 11 July 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...
Engineering Porphyrinic MOFs via In-Situ N-H Chlorination for HOCl Generation, Detoxification, Phototheranostics and Antimicrobial Activity
Available online 2 July 2026
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...
Interfacial engineering of CeO2/Bi19Br3S27 heterojunction for efficient photoreduction of CO2 to CO with nearly 100% selectivity
June 2026
Artificial photosynthesis, harnessing solar energy to convert CO2 into hydrocarbons, holds great promise as a solution to climate change and energy scarcity. However, highly efficient CO2 reduction...
Multifunctional metal–organic framework-based electrocatalysts: from CO2 reduction and ammonia synthesis to urea production
June 2026
The urgent need for sustainable chemical production has spurred interest in electrocatalytic technologies powered by renewable electricity. Among these, electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction (ECR),...
Emerging of carbon quantum dots-based powder materials for photocatalytic environmental remediation and chemical production
June 2026
The climate crisis and global pollution urgently require cheap and sustainable methods to produce materials and clean ecosystems, such as photocatalysis that uses solar energy. Nonetheless, actual photocatalysts...
Advances in nano-phases reinforced titanium matrix composites: interfacial engineering and configuration strategy
June 2026
Advances in aerospace technology have fueled a substantial demand for titanium matrix composites (TMCs), as promising candidates for structural load-bearing components. Traditional TMCs, however, encounter...
Unlocking superior mechanical properties: the synergistic enhancement of hardness and fracture toughness in nanopolycrystalline tantalum diboride
June 2026
Achieving optimal mechanical properties, including hardness and fracture toughness, by controlling grain size is a fundamental and long-standing objective in the development of hard and superhard transition...
Networked γ′ in additively manufactured cobalt-based superalloy through dislocation cell-templated precipitation
June 2026
The cobalt-based γ′-strengthened superalloy shows great promise across various sectors, including power generation and aerospace. Laser powder bed fusion technology is well-suited to meet the requirements...
Nitrogen-triggered plasmonic bifunctionality in ruthenium/titanium oxynitride Schottky catalyst for energized hydrazine-seawater hydrogen production
June 2026
Plasmon-coupled hydrazine-seawater electrolysis emerges as an advanced hydrogen generation approach characterized by enhanced product efficiency and renewable utilization. Though the integration of...
Zinc-compound iodine battery chemistry with dual functional oxalate-based electrolyte
June 2026
Aqueous iodine-based batteries represent great promising for safe and low-cost energy storage system. However, traditional zinc metal iodine batteries suffer from self-discharge (polyiodide shuttle...
P2-phase Fe1/2Mn1/2 and Ni1/4Mn3/4 manganese-based system materials for advanced sodium-ion batteries: Quo Vadis?
June 2026
Driven by the growing demand for efficient energy storage in renewable systems, sodium batteries have triggered extensive attention for scaled applications due to their rapid ion kinetics, exceptional...
Achieving ultra-stable hydrogen evolution at 2000 mA cm−2via a hierarchical Pt electrocatalyst with dual charge/mass transfer networks
June 2026
Designing electrocatalysts with rapid charge/mass transfer kinetics and robust stability is pivotal for achieving a high-performance electrocatalytic hydrogen production. Herein, a dual charge/mass...
Targeted Microstructural Repair of Lithium–ion Battery Cathodes via Direct Regeneration
Available online 27 June 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...