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...
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 (LPBF) technology is well-suited to meet the...
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...
Coupled Polymer-Cation Coordination and Anion-Derived Inorganic-Rich Interphases in Ionic Liquid-Regulated Gel Electrolytes for Stable Lithium Metal Batteries
Available online 23 June 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.
Available online 23 June 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...
Manganese-Doped Metal-Organic Frameworks as a Multifunctional Agent for Targeted Diagnosis and Therapy in Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
Available online 27 May 2026
Despite improvements in survival rates for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) through optimized radiotherapy and chemotherapy, significant challenges persist, including difficulties in early detection of...
Engineering inorganic perovskite solar cells: overcoming efficiency and stability barriers for next-generation photovoltaics
April 2026
Inorganic perovskite solar cells (IPSCs) offer superior thermal stability and reduced toxicity compared with hybrid perovskites, yet their practical deployment is still restricted by phase instability,...
Lattice expansion/contraction triggered by etching-assisted strain engineering of cobalt sulfide heterostructures to boost electromagnetic wave absorption
April 2026
Lattice-level design presents a promising avenue to overcome the bottleneck of achieving a broadband dielectric response in transition metal chalcogenides. However, the selective control of lattice...
Ultrastrong and ductile hierarchical heterostructured titanium composites from room to high temperatures
April 2026
Titanium matrix composites (TMCs) offer significant enhancements in strength and heat resistance while preserving the low-density characteristic of advanced lightweight titanium alloys. However, ultra-strong,...
Leveraging structural rigidity for thermal robust scintillation in rare-earth halide perovskites
April 2026
High-temperature scintillators are critical components for X-ray imaging technique used in extreme environments such as oil well-logging, nuclear reactors, and industrial inspections. Cu and Mn-based...
Harvesting energy from friction: the revolutionary decade of triboelectric nanogenerators
April 2026
Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) have rapidly developed into a transformative energy harvesting technology, enabling self-powered, sustainable electronic systems. This review offers the first comprehensive,...
