Vanadium-MOF derivatives/MXene heterostructures for kinetics-enhanced zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors
Available online 24 July 2026
Zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors (ZICs) are promising for wearable and automotive applications, yet their development is challenged by the kinetic mismatch between the carbon cathode and the zinc anode,...
Ultra-stable energetic COF rapid-redox cages toward enhanced energy release
Available online 21 July 2026
The balance between high energy and stability represents a long-standing fundamental challenge in energetic materials. The emergence of reticular materials offers an effective nano-architectural strategy...
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...
Cu-Co3O4 nanoboxes with charge matching induced Cuδ+-OL-Co interfacial sites accelerate oxygen spillover for efficient catalytic ozonation
Available online 8 July 2026
Rapid charge transfer and selective reactant adsorption are major bottlenecks in heterogeneous catalytic ozonation, yet systematic investigations of these processes remain scarce. Herein, we synthesized...
Cracking the challenge: mechanisms of formation and mitigation of microcracks in Ni-rich cathodes for advanced lithium-ion batteries
Available online 6 July 2026
Ni-rich layered cathodes are among the most promising candidates for next-generation lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), owing to their high reversible capacity, cost-effectiveness, and potential for large-scale...
Favorable microbial fuel cells developed for advanced marine materials: biomass power generation, intelligent materials, and environmental protection applications
Available online 6 July 2026
With the growing concern for environmental sustainability and energy demand in recent years, microbial fuel cells (MFCs) have emerged as an innovative environmental technology that converts organic...
Tailoring free water activity to overcome the temperature limitation of zinc–air battery
Available online 3 July 2026
To satisfy the multifunctionality and climate adaptability in next-generation flexible Zn-air batteries (FZABs), it is imperative to develop advanced hydrogel electrolytes that concurrently offer mechanical...
Core-shell hydrogel fiber sensor-integrated smart glove enabling machine learning-assisted gesture recognition
Available online 2 July 2026
Gesture recognition is fundamental to human-computer interaction (HCI), yet most existing approaches depend on multi-modal sensing systems that impose substantial hardware complexity and computational...
Optical resonant cavities carving pathways in tunable wavelength sensitive visible-NIR organic photodetectors
June 2026
Enhancing the photodetection capabilities of organic photodetectors (OPDs) is crucial for advancing applications in medical monitoring, optical communications, image sensing, and robotics, where a strong,...
MOFs with hierarchical nanostructures towards future functional polymers
June 2026
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a novel class of multidimensional nanomaterials with high specific surface area, porosity, and ease of chemical functionalization that show tremendous potential for...
New opportunities of stimulus-responsive smart nanocarriers in cancer therapy
June 2026
Achieving precise delivery has always been a key challenge in the development of nanomedicine to treat cancer. Intelligent stimulus-responsive nanocarriers imbued with fascinating features such as excellent...
Theoretical and technological fundamentals of pulse electrolysis for the production of electro- and catalytically active materials based on Pt, Pd, Sn and graphene nanostructures
June 2026
Currently, there is a significant focus on developing and implementing environmentally friendly technologies in both industry and daily life (electrochemical energy technologies, catalytic technologies...
Photoresist systems in floating T-gate fabrication for GaN high electron mobility transistors
June 2026
Gallium Nitride (GaN) high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) have garnered significant attention in micro/millimeter wave and terahertz technologies due to their unique material properties, including...
Dependence of the reinforcement of polymer-based nanocomposites upon the nanofiller geometry
June 2026
The role of the geometry of nanofillers on the mechanical properties of polymer nanocomposites, such as Young's modulus and toughness, has been reviewed based on published data in the literature. The...
Dynamic evolution of copper-based catalysts during CO2 electroreduction
June 2026
The CO2 electroreduction reaction (CO2RR) is a promising approach of using renewable electricity to synthesize fuels and value-added chemicals. At present, Cu is generally considered to be the major...
Nano-structuration of porous frameworks and their dimensionality driven applications
June 2026
Advancements in nanostructures and nanomaterials have significantly impacted both academic research and industry. Notable nanomaterials include carbon materials, polymeric nanoparticles, dendrimers,...
Metallic nanoparticles at the forefront of research: Novel trends in catalysis and plasmonics
June 2026
As nanotechnology accelerates, the multifaceted nature of metallic nanoparticles (MNPs) emerges as a cornerstone of innovation, offering a vast canvas for exploration and discovery. While existing literature...