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Single-cell analysis of innate immune cell mechanics: an application to cancer immunology
Alterations in the tumor microenvironment not only modulate cancer cell progression and invasiveness but also affect the viscoelastic properties of immune cells therein.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 5025-5035
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA01107K
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Unveiling the future of steel corrosion inhibition: a revolutionary sustainable odyssey with a special emphasis on N+-containing ionic liquids through cutting-edge innovations
Graphical abstract illustrates how ionic liquids protect metal surface from corrosion, highlights the factors affecting efficacy and associated chemical reactions with and without ionic liquids, highlighting their role in preventing rust formation.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 4563-4600
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00156G
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Recent advancement in viologen functionalized porous organic polymers (vPOPs) for energy and environmental remediation
We thoroughly discussed the practical applications of vPOPs in environmental remediation, encompassing various tasks such as removing organic/inorganic pollutants, adsorbing iodine/toxic gases, storing and converting energy etc.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 4055-4077
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00182F
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Recent advances in cellulose nanocrystals-based sensors: a review
Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) continue to pique the interest of researchers as sensors for sustainable development.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 2622-2654
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00601H
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Advances in the fabrication of potential nanomaterials for diagnosis and effective treatment of tuberculosis
This review sheds light on the novel nanomaterials required for rapid and clear diagnosis of tuberculosis, and compiles and discusses their limitations and future prospects.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 1772-1782
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00720K
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Rational design of SiOx based anode materials for next generation lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have gained significant attention in various fields, as they play a vital role in energy storage and conversion.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 896-919
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00859B
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Bacteriophages as nanocarriers for targeted drug delivery and enhanced therapeutic effects
The bioengineering of phages to display ligands leads to specific targeting, reduced toxicity, enhanced cellular uptake of an incorporated drug/gene and, ultimately, increased therapeutic efficacy.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 986-1016
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00817G
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Carbohydrate polymer-supported metal and metal oxide nanoparticles for constructing electrochemical sensors
Metal- and metal oxide-carbohydrate polymers are considered a promising tool for electrochemical detection of biological analytes and water pollutants.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 68-82
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00706E
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Metal–organic frameworks for next-generation energy storage devices; a systematic review
The future of renewable energy and sustainable transportation depends on advanced energy storage technologies.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 30-50
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00822C
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A defective NiCo-pentlandite/black phosphorus heterostructure for efficient water splitting electrocatalysis
A defective nickel cobalt pentlandite/black phosphorus heterostructure achieves highly active and durable water electrolysis through interface and heteroatom dual-engineering.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 1892-1896
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA01070H
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Mechanochemical effect on the electrochemical properties of a Na3(VO)2(PO4)2F positive electrode for sodium-ion batteries
We employed a solvent-free mechanochemical post-treatment on a fluorophosphate electrode for sodium-ion batteries. Electrochemical analysis showed enhanced kinetic properties and improved ionic mobility while maintaining crystal structure.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 5070-5079
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00106K
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Flexible and fire-retardant silica/cellulose aerogel using bacterial cellulose nanofibrils as template material
Exploring the possibility of using various silsesquioxane precursors such as (3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES), methyltrimethoxysilane (MTMS), and tetraethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) to produce silica-bacterial cellulose nanofibre (bCNF) aerogel.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 5041-5051
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA01090B
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Exploring color space: an investigation of heteroaryl-substituted benzobis[1,2-d:4,5-d′]oxazoles and their application in organic light-emitting diodes
The color tuning of benzobisoxazole-based OLEDs to achieve white emission with high brightness is reported.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 4689-4698
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA01154B
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Metal–organic framework-based atmospheric water harvesting for enhanced photovoltaic efficiency and sustainability
The global demand for photovoltaic (PV) cooling is projected to increase over the coming years, driven by the growing adoption of solar energy and the need to improve the efficiency and performance of PV systems.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 4660-4667
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00960B
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Thiochromenocarbazole imide-based photosensitizers decorated with carbonic anhydrase inhibitors for the targeted treatment of hypoxic tumours
A series of thiochromenocarbazole imide (TCI) photosensitizers featuring carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (CAi) was designed to alleviate the consequences of PDT-induced hypoxia by merging the advantages of hCA IX knockdowns with PDT.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 4172-4177
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00926B
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Lignin-derivable, thermoplastic, non-isocyanate polyurethanes with increased hydrogen-bonding content and toughness vs. petroleum-derived analogues
This work highlights lignin-derivable, thermoplastic, non-isocyanate polyurethanes as potential alternatives to petroleum-derived analogues with increased toughness and processability due to the functionality of lignin-aromatics (methoxy groups).
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 3950-3964
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MA00039K
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AlSi10Mg hollow-strut lattice metamaterials by laser powder bed fusion
Intricate submillimetre scale AlSi10Mg hollow-strut lattices can be fabricated by LPBF, and observe yield strength superior to metal solid-strut lattices.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 3751-3770
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00813D
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Continuous electro-growth of a hierarchically structured hydrogel on a non-conductive surface
Designing hydrogels with hierarchically ordered structures is of significance for biomimetic applications through simulating natural biological soft tissues.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 3850-3857
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA01139A
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Sustainable synthesis of titanium based photocatalysts via surfactant templating: from kerosene to sunflower oil
Sunflower oil was used as a templating agent for the development of sustainable, novel porous, titanosilicate microspheres. They are highly effective in removal of organic pollutants from water via adsorption and photocatalysis, and have potential applications in advanced tertiary water-treatment.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 3649-3661
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00957B
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CoTeO4 – a wide-bandgap material adopting the dirutile structure type
Dirutile-type CoTeO4 exhibits a bandgap of ∼2.42 eV as determined by optical absorption spectroscopy.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 3001-3013
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA01106B
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Enhanced LiMn2O4 cathode performance in lithium-ion batteries through synergistic cation and anion substitution
The use of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) continues to grow to overcome environmental challenges, and spinel LiMn2O4 is employed as a high-performance and safe electrode material in this context.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 2872-2887
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA01187A
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Exploring the electrocatalytic prowess of a synergistic 1T-MoS2-metallic Ni composite towards alkaline hydrogen evolution
1T-MoS2-metallic Ni composite as cathode and NiS as anode material showed efficient electrocatalytic performance towards total water splitting under alkaline conditions.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 2805-2817
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA01077E
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NiGraf: a new nickel-based molecularly doped metal for enhanced water electrolysis
Graphene oxide 3D entrapped in Ni-based nanoparticles establishes a new class of catalytic materials highly promising towards enhanced alkaline water electrolysis as NiGraf can be used to mediate both H2 and O2 evolution reactions at room temperature.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 2759-2766
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00700F
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Size exclusion chromatography-based length sorting of single-walled carbon nanotubes stably coated with cross-linked polymers
The remarkable stability of gel-coated SWCNT dispersions enables length sorting using size exclusion chromatography. Length-sorted, gel-coated SWCNTs show photoluminescence in near IR and are ready to use for various applications including near IR imaging.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 2482-2490
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA01069D
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Top-down surfactant-free electrosynthesis of magnéli phase Ti9O17 nanowires
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A simple electrochemical surfactant-free top-down methodology for the synthesis of nanowires with non-stoichiometric Magnéli phase Ti9O17 is presented.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 2368-2376
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00968H
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Organic fluorophore-substituted polyaza-[7]helicenes derived from 1,10-phenanthroline: Studying the chromophoric effect on fluorescence efficiency
We report a series of fluorescent “push–pull” helicenes based on aza-[7]helicenes denoted as AZA-FLU, AZA-NPC, AZA-TPA, and AZA-2OMe for the control of the excited-state dynamics and circular dichroism properties of parent aza-[7]helicene.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 2328-2334
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA01045G
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Generation of time-multiplexed chiroptical information from multilayer-type luminescence-based circular polarization conversion films
Time-multiplexed chiroptical information was systematically produced by the multi-layered luminescence-based CP convertors comprising two LPL films with different PL spectral profiles and different PL lifetimes.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 2253-2259
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00648D
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Profound influence of surface trap states on the utilization of charge carriers in CdS photoanodes
In CdS photoanodes, the decoration of surface sulfur vacancies by CTAB passivates the electron trapping process, resulting in improved photoelectrochemical water oxidation performance.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 1513-1522
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00847A
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Nearly three-dimensional Dirac fermions in an organic crystalline material unveiled by electron spin resonance
Original analysis methods of the electron spin resonance revealed that nearly three-dimensional Dirac fermions coexistent with standard fermions in an organic charge-transfer complex with each temperature-dependence and rotation symmetry.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 1492-1501
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00619K
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A novel Ni–Schiff base complex for motivating glucose electrooxidation in alkaline solutions
Many Schiff-base complexes of metal ions display enhanced catalytic activities toward redox reactions of many organic compounds; accordingly, its application in electrocatalysis is a crucial issue.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 1264-1283
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00730H
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Ginger-derived hierarchical porous carbon as an anode material for potassium-ion batteries and capacitors
Carbonaceous materials are ideal as an anode for potassium-ion batteries (KIBs) because of their low cost, tunable physiochemical properties, and excellent reversible intercalation of potassium-ions (K+).
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 632-641
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00732D
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Photoluminescence mechanism of red emissive carbon dots from a diaminobenzoic acid isomer
A carboxylic acid moiety realizes the transition of carbon dots from yellow to red emission.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 249-258
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00836C
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Castor oil-derived polyurethane networks multiple recyclability based on reversible dynamic acetal bond
Making polyurethanes (PUs) from castor oil (CO) is severely constrained because they cannot be recycled due to the irreversibly cross-linked structure.
Mater. Adv., 2024,5, 199-208
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MA00464C
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This ongoing web collection brings together the most well received papers published in Materials Advances so far in 2024. New papers will be added monthly, so be sure to keep up to date with the collection.
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