Themed collection Materials Horizons Lunar New Year collection 2021
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Navigating nMOF-mediated enzymatic reactions for catalytic tumor-specific therapy
nMOF-mediated enzymatic reactions have spurred intensive research, securing their place as “magic bullets” for catalytic tumor-specific therapy.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 3176-3186
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MH01225D
Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites in electrocatalysis
We summarize recent developments of Ruddlesden–Popper perovskites as intriguing and high-performing electrocatalysts for key reactions relevant to energy conversion and storage at both low and high temperatures.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 2519-2565
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MH00477D
Recent advances in anodic interface engineering for solid-state lithium-metal batteries
In this review, we summarize the anodic interface problems, advanced strategies, in situ characterization technologies and future perspectives of SSLMBs.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 1667-1696
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MH00050G
Current status and prospects of memristors based on novel 2D materials
A summary of the characteristics and switching mechanisms of memristors based on novel 2D materials.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 1495-1518
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9MH02033K
Engineered functionalized 2D nanoarchitectures for stimuli-responsive drug delivery
Functionalized 2D nanoarchitectures work as intelligent “host-conjugator” combined platforms for exogenous and endogenous stimuli-responsive drug delivery.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 455-469
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9MH01300H
Stimuli-responsive micro/nanoporous hairy skin for adaptive thermal insulation and infrared camouflage
A smart hairy skin with hiearchical micro/nanoporous shape memory polymer enables dynamically adaptive thermal insulation.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 3258-3265
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MH01405B
2D-organic framework confined metal single atoms with the loading reaching the theoretical limit
A synthetic strategy utilizing a predesigned organic framework is demonstrated to construct high-density single-atom catalysts for long-lasting zinc–air flow batteries.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 2726-2733
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MH01061H
Enhanced ion transport by graphene oxide/cellulose nanofibers assembled membranes for high-performance osmotic energy harvesting
A nanosheets/nanofibers assembled membrane with low energy barrier, fast ion transport and superior osmotic energy performances is reported.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 2702-2709
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MH00979B
Hydrogel networks as underwater contact adhesives for different surfaces
We have developed strong and durable hydrogel adhesives for underwater bonding.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 2063-2070
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MH00176G
Self-powered integrated system of a strain sensor and flexible all-solid-state supercapacitor by using a high performance ionic organohydrogel
A self-powered integrated strain sensor system which could be attached to the human body to detect human motion was developed.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 2085-2096
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MH00100G
Stretchable, self-healing and tissue-adhesive zwitterionic hydrogels as strain sensors for wireless monitoring of organ motions
Stretchable, self-healing, and fatigue resistant polyzwitterionic nanocomposite hydrogels with polydopamine robustly adhere to the heart and lungs for in situ monitoring of dynamic motions through wireless transmission.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 1872-1882
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MH00361A
Platinum single atoms on tin oxide ultrathin films for extremely sensitive gas detection
Single atom Pt significantly improves the sensing performances of ultrathin SnO2 films for detection of triethylamine.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 1519-1527
https://doi.org/10.1039/D0MH00495B
Unprecedented capacitive deionization performance of interconnected iron–nitrogen-doped carbon tubes in oxygenated saline water
This work reports the layer-by-layer motif synthesis of 3D interconnected nitrogen–iron-doped carbon tubes (3D-FeNC tubes) by using continuous polymeric fibers as templates with high capacitive deionization performance in oxygenated saline water.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 1404-1412
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9MH01829H
Molecular engineering of D–A–D conjugated small molecule nanoparticles for high performance NIR-II photothermal therapy
Highly efficient NIR-II photothermal therapy is enabled by molecularly engineered conjugated small molecule nanoparticles.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 1379-1386
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9MH00660E
Poly(ionic liquid) hydrogel-based anti-freezing ionic skin for a soft robotic gripper
A zwitterionic poly(ionic liquid) hydrogel with super-stretchability, self-healing ability, and high conductivity at −20 °C was fabricated and used for ionic skin for a soft robotic gripper.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 919-927
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9MH01688K
Transparent, mechanically robust, and ultrastable ionogels enabled by hydrogen bonding between elastomers and ionic liquids
A general strategy for the fabrication of mechanically robust ionogels by hydrogen bonding between elastomers and [NTf2]-based ILs is demonstrated.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 912-918
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9MH01699F
All-weather-available, continuous steam generation based on the synergistic photo-thermal and electro-thermal conversion by MXene-based aerogels
An all-weather steam generation system is achieved based on the alternative photo-thermal and electro-thermal conversion of crosslinked MXene aerogels.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 855-865
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9MH01443H
Highly stable and spectrum-selective ultraviolet photodetectors based on lead-free copper-based perovskites
We demonstrated a stable and spectrum-selective self-powered UV photodetector based on lead-free Cs3Cu2I5 films with excellent photodetection performance.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 530-540
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9MH01371G
A bipolar host based high triplet energy electroplex for an over 10 000 h lifetime in pure blue phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes
Ultimate device performances of blue phosphorescent organic light-emitting diodes, an external quantum efficiency of 27.6%, a device lifetime over 10 000 h at 100 cd m−2, and CIE (0.12, 0.13), were achieved by employing an electroplex host.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 559-565
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9MH01268K
A minimal benzo[c][1,2,5]thiadiazole-based electron acceptor as a third component material for ternary polymer solar cells with efficiencies exceeding 16.0%
A simple small molecule of BTF is used as a third component in the binary blends of J71:ITIC and PM6:Y6 to achieve efficient ternary polymer solar cells with enhanced PCEs of 12.35% and 16.53%, respectively.
Mater. Horiz., 2020,7, 117-124
https://doi.org/10.1039/C9MH00993K
About this collection
To mark the Lunar New Year, this web collection features the top 20 most popular articles published in Materials Horizons in 2020 by corresponding authors based in Asia.
Congratulations to all of the authors whose articles have been featured!