In situ Raman spectroscopy monitoring of interface aging in aluminum-filled polydimethylsiloxane composites
April 2026
The increasing power density of chips poses a significant challenge in the form of material aging for aluminum-filled polydimethylsiloxane (Al/PDMS) composites, which are widely used in thermal interface...
Introducing oxygen evolution promoting hole defect states at BiVO4 surface for enhanced photoelectrochemical activity
April 2026
Doping metal ions offer a promising strategy to tune the intrinsic and surface properties of BiVO4 for enhanced photoelectrochemical (PEC) activity. Given this, experimental and theoretical studies...
Strain-mediated phase transition of MoTe2 monolayer
April 2026
MoTe2 has emerged as a promising candidate in the field of integrated circuits, memristive devices, and catalysts, owing to its polymorphic nature across different phases. Experimentally, strain engineering...
Nanomotors driven by waves with different frequencies
April 2026
A diverse range of light and waves, spanning from near-infrared to ultraviolet, alongside ultrasound, have proven effective in propelling nanomotors. This review encapsulates the advancements in nanomotor...
Developments of photocatalytic overall water splitting to produce H2
April 2026
Over the past half-century, significant efforts have been dedicated to the photocatalytic H2 production from H2O under UV–visible light irradiation. These endeavors have yielded remarkable results,...
SiO2 decorated wood nanocomposite with enhanced mechanical performance, flame and water resistance
April 2026
Development of lightweight and strong structural material using fast-growing poplar wood is promising for green and sustainable engineering. Herein, the overall performances of fast-growing natural...
Nanostructure-dependent colouration efficiency of electrochromic coatings using 0D, 1D, and 2D WO3 for smart windows
April 2026
Towards the development of highly efficient electrochromic coatings, the crystallinity, morphology (e.g. size and shape) of electrochromic nanomaterials, and their charge insertion capacities play a...
Coral reefs-inspired strategy for hierarchical prussian blue derived nickel phyllosilicate architecture: Efficient flame retardancy and mechanical reinforcement of epoxy nanocomposites
April 2026
The development of epoxy (EP) nanocomposites has emerged as a prominent research area across diverse sectors, including automotive, construction, and aerospace industries. Recently, adopting biomimetic...
Dual interface engineering of self-supported crystalline/amorphous NiO/Ni(OH)2 nanosheet arrays for efficient and stable H2O splitting
April 2026
Self-supported nanoarrays have emerged as a promising alternative electrocatalyst for alkaline H2O splitting, owing to their accessible active sites and strongly coupled interfaces with current collectors...
Supramolecular self-assembled graphitic carbon nitride catalyst: A comprehensive review on design principle, synthesis strategy, functionalization and application
April 2026
Graphitic carbon nitride (g-CN) stands out as the most promising candidate for solar energy conversion owing to its easy preparation, metal-free nature, flexible molecular structure, moderate bandgap,...
Research progress of afterglow carbon dots in organic matrixes
April 2026
Carbon dots (CDs) have been widely studied since their discovery because of simple preparation, low toxicity and excellent luminescence properties. With the deepening of research, the luminescence properties...
Prelithiation of silicon encapsulated in MOF-derived carbon/ZnO framework for high-performance lithium-ion battery
April 2026
Silicon possesses a high theoretical capacity, making it a potential contender for lithium-ion battery (LIB) anodes. Nonetheless, its practical usage is challenged by low electrical conductivity and...
Dual-oxides confined carbonyl iron enabling superior electromagnetic wave absorption and anticorrosion performance
April 2026
With the increasing requirements of electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption, developing EMW absorbers with high-efficiency anti-corrosion performance which can be effectively applied in extreme corrosive...
High-entropy materials for photocatalysis
April 2026
High-entropy materials (HEMs), characterized by their unique compositional diversity and configurational entropy, have emerged as promising candidates in the field of photocatalysis. These materials,...
Discussion on the thermal conductive network threshold of Al2O3/Co-continuous phase polymer composites
April 2026
Achieving high thermal conductivity in polymer composites with micro or nanoparticle fillers are challenging. Typically, over 50 vol% filler loading is necessary to form a thermal conductive network....
Enhanced mechanical properties and thermal conductivity of Ti-reinforced Mg–9Gd–3Y–0.5Zr composite via heterogeneous bimodal structure and nanoscale precipitation
Available online 8 April 2026
Hard-plate rolling (HPR) after extrusion was employed to prepare Ti-reinforced Mg–9Gd–3Y–0.5Zr (VW93) composites. The composite exhibited optimal comprehensive performance with an ultimate tensile strength...
Microcapsules with hierarchical structures via one-step electroless plating: Enhancing the tribo-mechanical performance of fabric composites
Available online 8 April 2026
Microcapsules with controlled lubricant release have received high attention recently in fabric-based composites. Nevertheless, the interrelationships between microcapsule size, interfacial property,...
Hydrophilic–hydrophobic microdomains enable flexible aqueous zinc-air batteries to operate stably over 1000 h at −60 °C
Available online 8 April 2026
Flexible aqueous zinc-air battery (FAZAB) is an ideal energy storage device for wearable and portable electronic devices. Nevertheless, its practical application is hindered by the deactivation of hydrogel...
Co 3d orbital degeneracy elimination by one-step B/Te dual defects: Synergy of charge redistribution and enhanced d-orbital reactivity for flexible supercapacitors
Available online 7 April 2026
Transition metal tellurides have restricted applications due to their sluggish reaction kinetics. Herein, we report a transformative strategy, namely the elimination of orbital degeneracy, to optimize...
Daylight-driven photocatalysis fluorescence synergy on bioinspired micro/nanostructured PDMS films for all weather static marine antifouling
Available online 6 April 2026
Enhancing the static antifouling performance of silicone-based coatings using low-cost, high-performance, and environmentally friendly materials has remained a persistent challenge. Here, we successfully...
Entropic electrolyte engineering for stabilizing the cathode-electrolyte interphase in high-voltage lithium-rich cathodes
Available online 4 April 2026
The application of lithium-rich manganese-based layered oxides (LRMOs) in high-energy lithium-ion batteries is limited by severe interfacial degradation and structural instability under high-voltage...
Mechanochemical three-dimensional dynamic shearing for low-carbon scalable synthesis of nanoscale ductile metals
Available online 4 April 2026
Scalable synthesis of ductile nanoscale metals is pivotal for modern industry, strongly depending on energy-intensive manufacturing processes and extensive use of chemical agents along with pronounced...
Unraveling synergistic effect of ferroelectric polarization and Z-scheme heterostructure for exceptional piezo-photocatalytic water splitting
Available online 3 April 2026
Solar-driven photocatalytic water splitting represents an attractive pathway for green hydrogen generation. Nonetheless, the overall efficacy of this approach is often hampered by rapid charge recombination...
Synergistic catalytic graphitization and etching in molten salts enables high-performance wood-derived carbon electrodes for sustainable energy storage
Available online 3 April 2026
Zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors represent a promising energy storage technology, yet the scalable fabrication of carbon electrodes that simultaneously achieve high electrical conductivity and well-developed...
New insights into the grain refinement and anti-Si/Sc/Zr-poisoning mechanisms of VB2 for Al alloys
Available online 3 April 2026
Lightweight applications require cast Al-Si alloys with refined α-Al grains. However, the present commercial grain refiners for Al alloys are facing “Si/Sc/Zr-poisoning”. Here, we fabricate a novel...