Photonic systems in 3D printing
April 2026
•3D printing enables fabrication of freeform micro-optics via two-photo polymerization(TPP), with tailorable optical properties.•Femtosecond direct laser writing based on TPP provides excellent optical...
The effect of precipitants on developing Mn2O3 nanopowder for NIR reflective pigmentation study
April 2026
In this study, various precipitation experiments were conducted using MnCl2⋅4H2O salt along with different carbonate precipitants such as K2CO3, Na2CO3, and NH4HCO3 to produce Mn2O3 phase and to investigate...
Intercalation of chitosan into montmorillonite nanocomposites with experimental and molecular dynamics study toward sustainable functional materials
April 2026
The growing demand for sustainable and functional nanocomposites in biomedicine and environmental remediation motivates this study on the structural and thermal evolution of chitosan–montmorillonite...
Enhanced corrosion resistance of die steel by depositing TiAlSiN coating through HiPIMS
April 2026
TiAlSiN coating deposited on carbon steel can improve the anti-wear and anti-corrosion performances. In present study, the film is fabricated on H13 die steel using the technique of high power impulse...
Theoretical and experimental research on femtosecond laser induced optical modification of quartz
April 2026
Integration optical waveguides can be fabricated by the femtosecond laser inside quartz-based transparent dielectric materials. The complex dielectric function ε(ω) is a core optical parameter for waveguide...
CNS-safe flavone analogues as dual SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors: An integrated in-silico design study
April 2026
Because SARS-CoV-2 infection can provoke neurological complications, prospective antivirals must combine high viral potency with central-nervous-system (CNS) safety. Seven flavone-derived analogues...
Corundum (InxGa1-x)2O3 alloys: First-principles study, epitaxial growth and thermal annealing
April 2026
•Corundum-structured (InxGa1-x)2O3 alloys are studied via first-principles calculations and mist-CVD growth.•A metastable composition window up to x ≈ 0.21 is theoretically predicted and experimentally...
Ti-based superconductors: Progress and perspectives
April 2026
Over the past few decades, superconductivity has been a central focus of condensed matter physics and materials science due to its remarkable physical origins and great potential applications. Reflecting...
NaBO2/NaAlO2 dual-coating: A novel strategy for high-performance sodium-ion battery cathodes
April 2026
The development of cost-effective and resource-abundant sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) is crucial for large-scale energy storage and electric vehicle field. However, the commercial layered transition metal...
Numerical simulation of plasma etching process with AAO mask based on PIC/MCC model
April 2026
This paper presents a Particle-in-Cell Monte Carlo Collision (PIC/MCC) numerical simulation to investigate plasma etching processes utilizing an anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) mask. The model characterizes...
Gigantochloa scortechinii-derived microcrystalline cellulose–Ag₂CO₃ composite photocatalyst for efficient paracetamol degradation under low-intensity of UVC irradiation
Available online 16 April 2026
•Isolation of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) derived from Gigantochloa scortechinii bamboo fiber and deposited onto Ag2CO3 particles.•MCC-supported Ag2CO3 exhibited the outstanding photocatalytic...
Advancements in superwetting metal foam materials for oily sewage treatment: From theoretical development to separation device design
Available online 11 April 2026
•A systematic overview of surface wetting mechanisms in metal foam materials.•The preparation methods and modification strategies of superwetting metal foams were summarized.•The mechanism of both oil...
A-site tuning of half-metallicity and physical properties in f-electron actinide perovskites ACmO3 and A'PuO3: A spin-polarised DFT perspective for spintronics applications
Available online 8 April 2026
In this work, we present a density functional theory (DFT) study of the structural, magnetic, electronic, mechanical, and optical properties of f-electron based ACmO3 and A′PuO3 perovskites in the cubic...
Research progress of low-concentration electrolytes for sodium-based batteries
Available online 4 April 2026
•This review offers a timely update on the latest research progress in low-concentration electrolytes for sodium-based batteries.•The design principle of solvents, salts and additives in low-concentration...
High-performance acoustic biocomposites: Castor oil-based polyurethane foam reinforced with rice husk-derived cellulose and silica
Available online 4 April 2026
The development of sustainable and high-performance acoustic materials requires replacing petroleum-based polyurethane foams (PUFs) with renewable alternatives. In this work, fully bio-based PUFs were...
Holey AuAg textured nanoplates for plasmonic catalysis under low-energy near infrared irradiation
Available online 2 April 2026
We report the synthesis of holey, textured AuAg nanoplates (HTNPs) for enhanced near-infrared (NIR) plasmonic catalysis. The nanostructures are synthesized via a micelle-directed assembly, yielding...
Performance evaluation of CNT-COOH coated dual-intertwined yarn for wearable resistive strain sensing
Available online 31 March 2026
•This study presents a high-performance strain sensor developed using a dual-intertwined yarn (DIY) structure composed of nylon monofilaments wrapped around a spandex core, offering enhanced flexibility,...
Bifunctional electrocatalytic activity of two-dimensional tetragonal metal-organic frameworks with the TM-N/C4 coordination
Available online 30 March 2026
The extensive structural tunability of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) positions them as exceptional candidates for engineering multifunctional electrocatalysts. Motivated by recent experimental advancements...
Novel polyaniline-polyoxovanadate cathode with dual carriers insertion for stable wide-temperature-range aqueous zinc-ion batteries
Available online 19 March 2026
Featuring low manufacturing costs and excellent operational safety, aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) are regarded as one of the most competitive candidates in the energy storage field. Yet cathode...
Sustainable optoelectronic architecture of polymer-based HTLs for high-performance CsSnI2Br perovskite solar cells
Available online 18 March 2026
Lead-free cesium tin iodide bromide (CsSnI₂Br) perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as sustainable candidates for next-generation photovoltaics, combining a suitable bandgap with environmental...
Design of MXene-based composites for multimodal therapeutic applications
Available online 14 March 2026
Multimodal therapeutic strategies that integrate photothermal therapy (PTT) with chemodynamic therapy (CDT), photodynamic therapy (PDT), and sonodynamic therapy (SDT) have been shown to generate synergistic...
N, S co-doped composite carbon aerogel derived from konjac glucomannan/fucoidan/nitrogen-enriched carbon nanotubes as electrode materials for capacitive deionization
Available online 6 March 2026
•N-CNTs are introduced into the FuKCA-x skeleton by directional freezing method.•FuKNCA-6 has hierarchical pore structure with specific surface area of 2495.9 m2 g−1.•N, S co-doping exerts synergy effect...
Fabrication of porous Cu-Ti alloys with tunable compositions and structures via vapor phase alloying-dealloying
Available online 28 February 2026
•A fully vapor-phase route was proposed to fabricate porous alloys via VPA-VPD.•Porous Cu95Ti5, Cu50Ti50, and Ti95Cu5 were fabricated by VPA-VPD.•Formation of porous Cu50Ti50 was discussed from thermodynamic...
First-principles assessment of multifunctional ferromagnetic A2TiCrO6 (A = Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra) double perovskites: Physical and magnetic properties for opto-spintronic applications
Available online 17 February 2026
•Ferromagnetic double A2TiCrO6 (A = Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra) perovskites: DFT analysis of structural, magnetic, elastic and optical properties for opto-spintronics applications.•All the investigated compounds...
Asymmetric steric-hindrance donor engineering enables ACQ-suppressed MR-TADF emitters for high-efficiency narrowband OLEDs
Available online 2 February 2026
•An MR-TADF emitter mPhCz-QAO is developed using an asymmetric steric-hindrance donor strategy.•The thermal, theoretical, photophysical, and electroluminescent properties of mPhCz-QAO are systematically...