Themed collection Materials Horizons HOT Papers

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Review Article

From individuals to families: design and application of self-similar chiral nanomaterials

From individuals to families: design and application of self-similar chiral nanomaterials.

Graphical abstract: From individuals to families: design and application of self-similar chiral nanomaterials
From the themed collection: Recent Review Articles
Review Article

Strategies for utilizing covalent organic frameworks as host materials for the integration and delivery of bioactives

This review introduces three strategies (encapsulation, covalent binding and coordinated bonding) for construction of COF-based nanoplatforms for the integration and delivery of bioactives including small molecule, biomacromolecule and exosome.

Graphical abstract: Strategies for utilizing covalent organic frameworks as host materials for the integration and delivery of bioactives
Review Article

In situ stimulus-responsive self-assembled nanomaterials for drug delivery and disease treatment

This review reveals the principles and relationships between the structures and properties of in situ self-assembled nanomaterials, explores the assembly driving forces, and provides guidance for development of in situ targeted drug delivery systems.

Graphical abstract: In situ stimulus-responsive self-assembled nanomaterials for drug delivery and disease treatment
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Spirobifluorene-fused strategy enables pure-green multiple resonance emitters with low efficiency roll-off

The spiroannulation of multiple resonance core skeleton gives rise to pure-green emitters and superior electroluminescence performance with low efficiency roll-off.

Graphical abstract: Spirobifluorene-fused strategy enables pure-green multiple resonance emitters with low efficiency roll-off
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Thermal control of photothermal implants inspired by polar bear skin for the treatment of infected bone defects

Thermal-adaptive implant coating inspired by polar bears enhances NIR therapy efficiency, and minimizes tissue damage in infected bone defects.

Graphical abstract: Thermal control of photothermal implants inspired by polar bear skin for the treatment of infected bone defects
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Colossal anomalous Hall effect in the layered antiferromagnetic EuAl2Si2 compound

The anomalous AHE induced by the skew scattering mechanism can obtain a large AHC but a small AHA in the clean regime. Here, we observed a colossal AHC (≥ 104 Ω−1 cm−1) and large AHA (> 10%) at the same time in EuAl2Si2.

Graphical abstract: Colossal anomalous Hall effect in the layered antiferromagnetic EuAl2Si2 compound
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

From stress to charge: investigating the piezoelectric response of solvate ionic liquid in structural energy storage composites

Solvate ionic liquids’ pressurisation-induced piezoelectric response and linear relationship with force. Similar effect in solid polymer electrolyte consisting of SIL and epoxy resin. Implications in passive charging of energy storage composites.

Graphical abstract: From stress to charge: investigating the piezoelectric response of solvate ionic liquid in structural energy storage composites
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

High-throughput screening of nano-hybrid metal–organic-frameworks for photocatalytic CO2 reduction

Novel method of screening large-scale material databases to discover novel heterogeneous core@metal–organic-framework photocatalysts that are synthesizable, utilize visible light, band aligned, and water stable.

Graphical abstract: High-throughput screening of nano-hybrid metal–organic-frameworks for photocatalytic CO2 reduction
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Accelerating metal nanoparticle exsolution by exploiting tolerance factor of perovskite stannate

In situ exsolution have been actively performed to deliver oxide nanocomposites with metal nanoparticles. In our work, a new ingredient was unveiled to boost nickel metal exsolution on the oxide surface by increasing the octahedron distortion.

Graphical abstract: Accelerating metal nanoparticle exsolution by exploiting tolerance factor of perovskite stannate
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Floquet engineering of the orbital Hall effect and valleytronics in two-dimensional topological magnets

Multiple topological phase transitions with a tunable orbital Hall effect under the irradiation of right-handed or left-handed circularly polarized light in two-dimensional ferromagnets.

Graphical abstract: Floquet engineering of the orbital Hall effect and valleytronics in two-dimensional topological magnets
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

LCST ion gels fabricating “all-in-one” smart windows: thermotropic, electrochromic and power-generating

The LCST ion gel assembled smart windows are thermotropic and electrochromic with reliable adjustment of light transparency as well as power-generating, which satisfy on-demand light modulation and high energy-efficiency.

Graphical abstract: LCST ion gels fabricating “all-in-one” smart windows: thermotropic, electrochromic and power-generating
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

Multiple neighboring active sites of an atomically precise copper nanocluster catalyst for efficient bond-forming reactions

We present a new type of core–shell copper nanocluster, [Cu29(StBu)13Cl5(PPh3)4H10]tBuSO3, that has multiple active sites on its surface. This nanocluster serves as a versatile heterogeneous catalyst for various C-heteroatom (C–O, C–N and C–S) bond-forming reactions.

Graphical abstract: Multiple neighboring active sites of an atomically precise copper nanocluster catalyst for efficient bond-forming reactions
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Control of positive and negative photo- and thermal-responses in a single PbI2@CH3NH3PbI3 micro/nanowire-based device for real-time sensing, nonvolatile memory, and logic operation

By introducing PbI2 quantum dots as trap centres in CH3NH3PbI3 micro/nanowires, abnormal optical and electrical responses can be achieved, allowing versatile integration of sensing, memory, and operation for optical and thermal data.

Graphical abstract: Control of positive and negative photo- and thermal-responses in a single PbI2@CH3NH3PbI3 micro/nanowire-based device for real-time sensing, nonvolatile memory, and logic operation
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Dual strategies of mild C–F scissoring fluorination and local high-concentration electrolyte to enable reversible Li–Fe–F conversion batteries

A dual strategy of mild C–F scissoring fluorination and local high-concentration electrolyte is proposed to enable highly reversible Li–Fe–F conversion batteries with a high reversible capacity of 335 mA h g−1 after 130 cycles.

Graphical abstract: Dual strategies of mild C–F scissoring fluorination and local high-concentration electrolyte to enable reversible Li–Fe–F conversion batteries
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Microcage flame retardants with complete recyclability and durability via reversible interfacial locking engineering

A new facile and scalable interfacial locking engineering strategy is exploited to endow reversible microcages with infinite chemical recyclability to starting monomers, exceptional durability, high flame-retardant efficiency, and extensive applicability across diverse polymers.

Graphical abstract: Microcage flame retardants with complete recyclability and durability via reversible interfacial locking engineering
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Trace SO2 capture within the engineered pore space using a highly stable SnF62−-pillared MOF

A highly stable SnF62− pillared metal–organic framework offers a rare combination of outstanding SO2 capture, high selectivity and mild regeneration for future desulphurization processes.

Graphical abstract: Trace SO2 capture within the engineered pore space using a highly stable SnF62−-pillared MOF
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Soft–hard dual nanophases: a facile strategy for polymer strengthening and toughening

Soft–hard dual nanophases are constructed in PLA, leading to the synchronously improved stiffness, ductility and toughness. This work contributes to constructing nanostructure in polymers and overcoming the trade-off between stiffness and ductility.

Graphical abstract: Soft–hard dual nanophases: a facile strategy for polymer strengthening and toughening
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Are topological insulators promising thermoelectrics?

Simply put, yes. Band inversion-driven warping makes topological insulators fascinating prospects for thermoelectric applications.

Graphical abstract: Are topological insulators promising thermoelectrics?
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Highly sensitive and repeatable recording photopolymer for holographic data storage containing N-methylpyrrolidone

Schematic diagram of NMP-PQ/PMMA for collinear holographic data storage.

Graphical abstract: Highly sensitive and repeatable recording photopolymer for holographic data storage containing N-methylpyrrolidone
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

High-yield and chirality-selective isolation of single-walled carbon nanotubes using conjugated polymers and small molecular chaperones

We show a highly effective isolation of monochiral single-walled carbon nanotubes using conjugated polymers and small molecular chaperones that facilitate polymer folding.

Graphical abstract: High-yield and chirality-selective isolation of single-walled carbon nanotubes using conjugated polymers and small molecular chaperones
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Isotype heterojunction: tuning the heptazine/triazine phase of crystalline nitrogen-rich C3N5 towards multifunctional photocatalytic applications

This work presents a one-step molten salt synthesis approach to achieve a tunable isotype heterojunction in N-rich crystalline C3N5. The crystalline C3N5 successfully improved solar-driven hydrogen, benzaldehyde and H2O2 production.

Graphical abstract: Isotype heterojunction: tuning the heptazine/triazine phase of crystalline nitrogen-rich C3N5 towards multifunctional photocatalytic applications
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Scalable co-cured polyimide/poly(p-phenylene benzobisoxazole) all-organic composites enabling improved energy storage density, low leakage current and long-term cycling stability

The all-organic high-temperature polymer dielectrics with promising scale-up potential have witnessed much progress in the energy storage area, etc.

Graphical abstract: Scalable co-cured polyimide/poly(p-phenylene benzobisoxazole) all-organic composites enabling improved energy storage density, low leakage current and long-term cycling stability
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Understanding radiation-generated electronic traps in radiation dosimeters based on organic field-effect transistors

An investigation into the origins of radiation-generated traps utilizing characterization of large area transistor arrays, spectral analysis of the trap density of states, photoluminescence spectroscopy, and GIWAXS.

Graphical abstract: Understanding radiation-generated electronic traps in radiation dosimeters based on organic field-effect transistors
Open Access Communication

Contact efficiency optimization for tribovoltaic nanogenerators

A quantification method is proposed to determine the effective contact area and assess the contact efficiency of large-scale tribovoltaic nanogenerators, and the corresponding optimization strategy is also provided to enhance their output performance.

Graphical abstract: Contact efficiency optimization for tribovoltaic nanogenerators
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

Reversible and high-contrast thermal conductivity switching in a flexible covalent organic framework possessing negative Poisson's ratio

A highly flexible covalent organic framework demonstrating dynamic and largest reversible thermal conductivity switching ratios shown thus far in any material system with immense potential for application in thermal management of microelectronics.

Graphical abstract: Reversible and high-contrast thermal conductivity switching in a flexible covalent organic framework possessing negative Poisson's ratio
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

A retinomorphic neuron for artificial vision and iris accommodation

We describe a retinomorphic neuron using neuromorphic photoreceptors for artificial vision and iris accommodation that mimic the hierarchical structures and biological functions of retinal cells for light sensing and signal processing.

Graphical abstract: A retinomorphic neuron for artificial vision and iris accommodation
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Electro-mechanical coupling directs endothelial activities through intracellular calcium ion deployment

The use of confined electric fields reveals an analogous electro-mechanical coupling behavior in endothelial cells, which can integrate electrical and mechanical signals to direct the endothelial fate through intracellular calcium ion deployment.

Graphical abstract: Electro-mechanical coupling directs endothelial activities through intracellular calcium ion deployment
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Surface nitrided MXene sheets with outstanding electroconductivity and oxidation stability

Annealing MXenes in ammonia enhances electrical conductivity and oxidation resistance by nitriding the surface. The nitridation effect on single and multi-sheet of MXene including the chemical reaction for terminal removal was investigated.

Graphical abstract: Surface nitrided MXene sheets with outstanding electroconductivity and oxidation stability
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Sustainable mechanochemical growth of double-network hydrogels supported by vascular-like perfusion

Double-network (DN) gels are unique mechanochemical materials owing to their structures that can be dynamically remodelled during use.

Graphical abstract: Sustainable mechanochemical growth of double-network hydrogels supported by vascular-like perfusion
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

All-solid-state lithium–sulfur batteries enabled by single-ion conducting binary nanoparticle electrolytes

Advanced Li–S batteries made by solid-state single-ion conducting hybrid electrolytes Co-assembling binary core–shell polymer nanoparticles achieved ionic conductivity of 10−4 S cm−1, electrochemical stability of >6 V, and elastic moduli of 0.12 GPa at 25 °C.

Graphical abstract: All-solid-state lithium–sulfur batteries enabled by single-ion conducting binary nanoparticle electrolytes
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

A strain-reinforcing elastomer adhesive with superior adhesive strength and toughness

A strong and ductile polyurethane adhesive with mechano-responsive characteristics is synthesized to exceptionally show the different phenomenon of only interfacial failure yet still exhibiting superior adhesive strength and toughness.

Graphical abstract: A strain-reinforcing elastomer adhesive with superior adhesive strength and toughness
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Solid state solvation: a fresh view

The static and dynamic dielectric properties of amorphous matrices of interest for use in OLEDs are addressed via a careful experimental and theoretical analysis of Raman and time-resolved emission spectra of simple dyes dispersed in the matrix of interest.

Graphical abstract: Solid state solvation: a fresh view
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

Selective deconstruction of mixed plastics by a tailored organocatalyst

The developed highly efficient and versatile organocatalyst can deconstruct multiple condensation polymers selectively and sequentially into corresponding monomers, while keeping other polymers such as polyolefins or cotton intact.

Graphical abstract: Selective deconstruction of mixed plastics by a tailored organocatalyst
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

In vivo self-assembled shape-memory polyurethane for minimally invasive delivery and therapy

Advanced elastomers are highly demanded for the fabrication of medical devices for minimally invasive surgery (MIS). A diselenide-containing, shape-memory and self-healing polyurethane for MIS is illustrated in myocardial infarction therapy.

Graphical abstract: In vivo self-assembled shape-memory polyurethane for minimally invasive delivery and therapy
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Learning molecular dynamics: predicting the dynamics of glasses by a machine learning simulator

A graph-based machine learning model is built to predict atom dynamics from their static structure, which, in turn, unveils the predictive power of static structure in dynamical evolution of disordered phases.

Graphical abstract: Learning molecular dynamics: predicting the dynamics of glasses by a machine learning simulator
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Introducing high-valence molybdenum to stimulate lattice oxygen in a NiCo LDH cathode for chloride ion batteries

MoNiCo-Cl layered double hydroxides (LDHs) with rich oxygen vacancies are proposed as cathodes toward chloride ion batteries. Mo6+ can not only modulate the electronic properties at chloride adsorption sites, but improve the redox activity of LDHs.

Graphical abstract: Introducing high-valence molybdenum to stimulate lattice oxygen in a NiCo LDH cathode for chloride ion batteries
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Open Access Communication

Doping density, not valency, influences catalytic metal-assisted plasma etching of silicon

Gold catalyses Si etching in dry plasmas via Metal-Assisted Plasma Etching (MAPE). Here, MAPE is shown to be uniquely inhibited by both heavily doped n- and p-type Si, in contrast with reactive ion etching and metal assisted chemical etching (MACE).

Graphical abstract: Doping density, not valency, influences catalytic metal-assisted plasma etching of silicon
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Wide-temperature-range multispectral camouflage enabled by orientation-gradient co-optimized microwave blackbody metastructure coupled with conformal MXene coating

An orientation-gradient co-optimized graded Gyroid-shellular (GGS) SiOC-based metastructure with conformal MXene coating (MXene@SiOC) is proposed to achieve wide-temperature-range microwave/infrared/1.06 μm-laser/visible-light-compatible camouflage.

Graphical abstract: Wide-temperature-range multispectral camouflage enabled by orientation-gradient co-optimized microwave blackbody metastructure coupled with conformal MXene coating
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Honeycomb layered topology construction for exceptional long-wave infrared nonlinear optical crystals

Hg3AsSe4X (X = Br and I) derived from honeycomb layered topology of GaSe, achieved superior optical properties including strong SHG effects, suitable band gaps, large birefringence and wide IR transparency range.

Graphical abstract: Honeycomb layered topology construction for exceptional long-wave infrared nonlinear optical crystals
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Hexagonal boron nitride nanophotonics: a record-breaking material for the ultraviolet and visible spectral ranges

A global trend towards miniaturization and multiwavelength performance of nanophotonics drives research on novel phenomena as well as surveys for high-refractive index and strongly anisotropic materials and metasurfaces, where hBN has a central role.

Graphical abstract: Hexagonal boron nitride nanophotonics: a record-breaking material for the ultraviolet and visible spectral ranges
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

The effects of intercalated environmental gas molecules on carrier dynamics in WSe2/WS2 heterostructures

Effective tuning of carrier dynamics in two-dimensional (2D) materials is significant for multi-scene device applications.

Graphical abstract: The effects of intercalated environmental gas molecules on carrier dynamics in WSe2/WS2 heterostructures
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
Communication

Rational design of zinc powder anode with high utilization and long cycle life for advanced aqueous Zn–S batteries

The In modified layer on Zn powder can effectively suppress corrosion and homogenize the deposition of Zn2+. When used as anode, the Zn–S full cells deliver a superior cyclability under high Zn utilization.

Graphical abstract: Rational design of zinc powder anode with high utilization and long cycle life for advanced aqueous Zn–S batteries
From the themed collection: Materials Horizons HOT Papers
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