All-inorganic ceramic separator to achieve safe and stable sodium metal battery
Available online 29 May 2026
Separators are crucial in ensuring the safety and achieving high-energy densities of sodium (Na) metal batteries (SMBs). However, the cycling stability and safety of SMBs are compromised by commercial...
A novel CdHgTe electron transport layer for high-performance HgTe colloidal quantum dot infrared photodetectors
Available online 28 May 2026
HgTe colloidal quantum dots (CQDs) photodetectors, owing to their advantages of low cost and facile integration, are anticipated to be the optimal choice for the next-generation of short-wave infrared...
Pyomelanin-like polymers accelerate the infectious wound healing
Available online 28 May 2026
Melanin is widely present in nature and plays vital roles in many physiological processes, and melanin-inspired materials with similar structures and properties have attracted increasing attention in...
Substantially enhancing tribological resistance of CoCrNi medium-entropy alloy via CFSP-induced ultrafine-twinned microstructure
Available online 28 May 2026
Cryogenic friction stir processing (CFSP) was applied to tailor the near-surface microstructure of a CoCrNi medium-entropy alloy and its tribological response. CFSP produced an ultrafine, twin-rich...
Cracking the challenge of synthesizing ammonia under mild conditions: Machine learning guided plasma electrocatalytic synergistic mechanism and rational design
Available online 28 May 2026
The system explores the key challenges and cutting-edge solutions faced in achieving efficient synthesis of ammonia under mild conditions. The traditional catalytic Haber method is limited by thermodynamic...
Wafer-scale films of two-dimensional materials via roll-to-roll mechanical exfoliation
Available online 27 May 2026
In this study, we demonstrate an improved version of the roll-to-roll mechanical exfoliation method, incorporating a controlled sliding motion into the exfoliation process to achieve uniform nanosheet...
Nitrogen-mediated microenvironment optimization of Fe-N4 sites by ligand exchange strategy on dual MOF precursor for enhanced oxygen reduction reaction performance
Available online 27 May 2026
The catalytic performance of single-atom catalysts primarily depends on their coordination environment. To date, research on the catalytic regulation of SACs has predominantly concentrated on the first...
Engineering inhaled mucus-penetrating MOFs-based nanozymes to combat ferroptosis-driven inflammatory cascades in acute lung injury
Available online 27 May 2026
The clinical management of acute lung injury (ALI) remains constrained by pulmonary mucus barriers that impede therapeutic penetration and complex pathophysiology involving oxidative stress amplification...
Controlling the thickness of colloidal semiconductor nanoplatelets towards emerging applications
Available online 27 May 2026
Nanoplatelets, also named quantum wells, exhibit outstanding optical performance due to the strong quantum confinement effects in the thickness direction. By controlling the thickness of nanoplatelets,...
Unconventional trigonal PrNiO3 nanosheets for efficient electrocatalytic degradation of PET fibers
Available online 26 May 2026
Electrocatalytic oxidation of ethylene glycol derived from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers requires anodic catalysts that can sustain high current density while enabling efficient C–C bond cleavage...
Graphene hybrid fiber supercapacitors: A review of fabrication methods, architectures, and performance enhancement strategies
Available online 25 May 2026
In the rapidly evolving landscape of wearable electronics, hybridization strategies have emerged as fundamental design principles that synergistically combine complementary materials to overcome the...
Beyond phase stability: Core mechanism of intermediate-temperature strength reduction in high-stability γ"-strengthened multi-component alloys
Available online 18 May 2026
The alloys strengthened by nanoscale γ" phase (a coherent strengthening phase with an ordered D022 structure), renowned for their exceptional mechanical properties, experience an accelerated strength...
Atmospheric pressure microwave plasma synthesis of free-standing graphene from carbon feedstocks and its applications
Available online 18 May 2026
Atmospheric pressure microwave plasma (APMP) has been sought after as a straightforward and scalable method for free-standing graphene (FSG) synthesis from diverse carbon feedstocks, without vacuum...
Bioinspired triple-synergistic enhancement and machine learning optimization for ultra-strong polyvinyl alcohol hydrogels
Available online 14 May 2026
Hydrogel-based soft materials show broad prospects in soft robotics, flexible electronics, and artificial skin, but their relatively poor mechanical performance limits practical applications. Moreover,...
Artificial intelligence approaches in nanopore sensing for single-molecule analysis: From machine learning to deep learning
Available online 14 May 2026
Early machine learning methods provided continuous advances in feature-based classification, especially for nanopore sensing to overcome the inherent limitations such as the intrinsic noise, non-stationarity,...
Ultra-clean graphene for transmission electron microscopy by direct polymer-free adhesion method
Available online 30 April 2026
Graphene is an ideal sample support for electron microscopy experiments. Its crystalline nature and single atomic thickness make it easy for any objects placed on graphene to be identified and studied....
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...