High-durable and photothermal self-healing properties of a silicon-polyaniline superhydrophobic composite network inspired by worms
August 2026
The photothermal self-healing design is very beneficial for extending the lifespan of superhydrophobic materials, but the effective balancing of self-healing and superhydrophobic durability of materials...
In-situ electrochemical fabrication of CuO/Cu2O photocathode for high-performance photo-assisted Mg/seawater battery
August 2026
Photo-assisted Mg/seawater batteries (PAMSBs) are attractive power source for marine equipment due to the advantage of simultaneous generation of electricity and hydrogen from seawater. Nonetheless,...
Precision antibody orientation on gold nanoparticles via pH control enables clinic-grade lateral flow detection of acute myocardial infarction
August 2026
Conventional colloidal gold lateral flow immunoassays (AuNPs-LFIA) frequently experience limitations in sensitivity and accuracy as a result of ineffective, random immobilization of antibodies on gold...
In situ exploration of oxygen electrocatalysis using core-shell nanostructure-enhanced Raman spectroscopy
August 2026
Advancements in fuel cells and water electrolyzers have significantly bolstered the utilization of hydrogen energy. Notably, the oxidation and reduction processes of oxygen at the electrode—termed oxygen...
Photothermally accelerated self-healing poly(urethane-urea) coating reinforced by mesoporous polydopamine modified MXene towards intelligent corrosion protection
August 2026
The efficient healing rate for self-healing anticorrosion coatings plays an essential role on resisting rapidly developed corrosion and providing sufficient protection properties. The anticorrosion...
Recent advances of Fe single atom catalysts towards high-performance proton exchange membrane fuel cells
August 2026
The Fe–N–C catalysts with atomic Fe1 active sites are the most active low-cost alternatives to Pt/C for the large-scale application of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). However, the activity...
Insight into SnO2-based gas-sensitive materials and readout circuits for semiconductor gas sensors
August 2026
The advent of SnO2 materials has significantly revolutionized semiconductor gas sensors. However, their high working temperature, sluggish response/recovery velocities, poor sensitivities, and baseline...
Enhanced electrochemical and bioactivity performance of porous magnesium oxide@magnesium composites with transparent hydrogenated C36 dimer fatty acid
August 2026
Structural microdefects on inorganic layers grown via soft plasma discharge can aggravate corrosion in numerous settings. Therefore, advanced surface treatments is required emergently to develop superior...
Carbon nanomaterials: Revolutionizing biomedical applications with promising potential
August 2026
Carbon-based nanomaterials (CBNs) such as fullerene, nanodiamonds, carbon nanotubes (CNTs), graphene, and carbon dots possess remarkable characteristics that render new horizons for biomedical advancements....
Recent progress in bismuth-based materials for electrochemical CO2 reduction to formate/formic acid
August 2026
The electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) to formate/formic acid represents a significant pathway for sustainable fuel production, addressing both environmental sustainability and the growing...
Impact of nitro and amino functional groups on the intercalation of isophthalic acid in ZnAl layered double hydroxides: An experimental and theoretical study
August 2026
This study explores the effects of nitro (–NO2) and amino (–NH2) functional groups on the intercalation of isophthalic acid (IPA) into ZnAl layered double hydroxide (LDH) through experimental and theoretical...
Synthesis of two-dimensional Dirac semi-metallic NiTe as high-performance contacts for MoS2 transistors
August 2026
Two-dimensional Dirac semi-metals have attracted extensive attention for their potential applications in next-generation electronics, optoelectronics and quantum technologies. However, numerous topological...
The importance of properly correcting the electric double layer effect in unravelling the intrinsic kinetics of electrode reactions
August 2026
Understanding the effects of the electric double layer (EDL) on electrode kinetics is of great importance for improving the performance of electrochemical devices. In this work, by using the HER at...
Vanadate-based photocatalytic materials: A perspective on synthesis approaches and pollutants photocatalytic degradation
August 2026
The progress of vanadate and vanadate-based composites has become very popular in the photocatalytic treatment of sewage. Many researches have been done on ortho-vanadates based on MVO4 (M = Bi and...
Grain size dependence of dissipation mechanisms in nanocrystalline aluminum using molecular dynamics simulations
August 2026
The effect of grain size (GS) on modulus and dissipation determines its impact on damping. This study uncovers the phenomenon of dissipation valleys in nanocrystalline metals through molecular dynamics...
Discovery of valley-hill structures on the surface of MOFs: Enhancing DOX diffusion and release through nature-made channels
August 2026
On the afternoon of October 14, 2020, we serendipitously discovered a novel “valley-hill” structure on the surface of a Metal-Organic Framework (MOF) after mixing it with a solution of tangerine peel...
Rational design of MXenes as multifunctional quantum materials: structure tuning of electronic, optical, and magnetic properties
Available online 16 July 2026
MXenes, a rapidly expanding family of two-dimensional (2D) transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides, exhibit metallic conductivity, a large specific surface area, and highly tailorable...
Constructing nanolaminate structures with covalent bridges for high-performance photo-assisted Zn-ion storage
Available online 15 July 2026
Photo-assisted rechargeable zinc-ion batteries (PAZIBs) have received extensive attention due to their promising performance under illumination. However, the development of highly efficient photocathodes...
Metal–oxygen pair pathways govern the passivation of transition metal carbides and nitrides
Available online 15 July 2026
Transition metal carbides and nitrides based on Ti, Nb, and other group VB metals (e.g., Ta) have emerged as promising alternatives to noble-metal coatings for proton exchange membrane water electrolysis...
O-induced ultra-strong and deformable oxide/nanocrystalline dual-phase structure in CoCrFeNiMn high entropy alloys
Available online 14 July 2026
Achieving synergy between ultra-high strength and plasticity in nanocrystalline metals remains a grand challenge, as they are typically plagued by intrinsic brittleness arising from catastrophic shear...
Solution-polarized biodegradable nano-hydroxyapatite for efficient H2O2 generation via contact-electro catalysis
Available online 11 July 2026
Contact-electro-catalysis (CEC) holds promise for in vivo therapeutics but is constrained by the non-biodegradable nature of typical catalyst materials, raising biosafety concerns. To address this,...
Visible-light-driven arylation of unactivated aliphatic C(sp3)–H bonds via a BiOBr/CuBi2O4 S-scheme photocatalyst
Available online 11 July 2026
The selective functionalization of inert aliphatic C(sp3)–H bonds under mild conditions represents a formidable challenge in photocatalysis, particularly for oxidative cross-couplings with N-heteroarenes...
Defect-engineered bimetallic Selenide/NC-Al2O3 heterojunctions for dual-pathway peroxymonosulfate activation in water purification
Available online 10 July 2026
Transition metal selenides (TMS) are promising catalysts for advanced oxidation processes, yet their catalytic activity is often constrained by suboptimal metal site configuration and limited vacancy...
Bipyridine: a bidentate trace additive for a durable zinc anode
Available online 9 July 2026
The practical deployment of aqueous zinc-ion batteries is primarily hindered by uncontrolled zinc dendrite growth and parasitic side reactions at the anode. Here, we introduce 2,2′-bipyridine (BPY)...
Tailoring mesoporous hollow carbon supports for PtNi nanoalloys: Co-Nx electronic regulation and mass transport enhancement in oxygen reduction reaction
Available online 8 July 2026
The structural versatility of carbon materials grants them a key role in tuning metal catalysts’ catalytic performance. Herein, we demonstrate that rational structural design of a mesoporous hollow...