Chromium-containing polyanionic cathode materials for sodium-ion batteries: progress, challenges and opportunities
To address the high-voltage stability of chromium-containing polyanion cathode materials, research on failure mechanisms, structure optimisation and electrolyte design can be focused on to improve their practicality.
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MOF electrocatalysts in CO2 conversion: critical analysis of research trends, challenges and prospects
The principles and recent advancements in self-powered wearable fiber sensors
Pickering emulsion-based biomimetic microreactors
This review summarizes the recent progress in Pickering emulsion-based biomimetic microreactors constructed with various colloidal particles for biphasic catalysis in a biomimetic way.
Photothermal effect promoting the reconstruction and mass-energy transfer for the enhancement of three-dimensional confinement catalysis
Photothermal catalysis, as an emerging technology, has attracted much attention owing to its high efficiency and renewable sustainability.
Recent advances in functional electronic devices enabled by two-dimensional covalent organic framework films
This review highlights recent advances in the synthesis of 2D COF thin films, emphasizing their optical and electrical properties and their potential integration into functional electronic devices.
A comprehensive review of cobalt-based electrocatalysts synthesized via new microwave-assisted methodology
Electrochemical water splitting is a promising method for the production of clean hydrogen and oxygen, but the high cost and low efficiency of the catalytic materials for electrodes in water electrolyzers remain the main obstacle.
High-modulus supramolecular glassy polymers: a review
The concept of recyclability or repairability provides a new approach for extending the service life of glassy polymers and addressing environmental pollution issues.
Review Article
Emerging 15–16 group Xenes: structures, properties, preparation methods, and their catalytic applications
A schematic of the review, illustrating the structures, preparation methods, properties and applications of emerging group 15 and 16 Xenes.
Recent advances in tailored chitosan-based hydrogels for bone regeneration and repair
This paper summarizes the preparation processes of tailored chitosan-based hydrogels, along with their specific applications in bone regeneration, aiming to inspire innovative designs for chitosan-based hydrogels and foster expanded applications.
Recent advances in nanozyme-based materials for environmental pollutant detection and remediation
This review focuses on recent advances in the synthesis and catalytic mechanisms of nanozyme-based materials and application in environmental pollutant detection and remediation, and discusses current challenges and an outlook for future.
Skeletal editing of pyrimidines: new approaches to diverse high energy density materials
Exploring the structural diversity of skeletons is a pivotal strategy for seeking new energetic materials.
Piezoelectric polymers and their applications in antimicrobial fields
Piezoelectric polymers exhibit antimicrobial effects when triggered by mechanical energy. This review summarized their effects and applications in antimicrobial fields, aiming to inspire further in-depth explorations and innovative applications.
Micromotors toward biomedicine: efforts to achieve precise drug delivery
An overview is provided of all aspects of the micromotor drug delivery system, including propulsion mechanisms, precise motion control, methodologies for drug loading and controlled release, safety profiles, and lifespan.
New opportunities for emerging two-dimensional metastable-phase noble metal oxides in acidic electrocatalytic water splitting
Metastable-phase materials possess unique structures, high Gibbs free energy, abundant active sites, and adjustable physicochemical properties, making them ideal candidates for optimizing electrocatalysis.
High-performance MOF-based electromagnetic wave absorption materials: design and performance optimization
Electromagnetic wave absorbing material (EMWAM) based on metal-organic framework (MOF) has high loss capacity and wide absorption bandwidth. This paper reviews recent research on MOF-based EMWAM and outlines current challenges and future directions.
Advances in organic room-temperature phosphorescence: design strategies, photophysical mechanisms, and emerging applications
Organic room-temperature phosphorescence can be facilitated according to rational design principles that promote intersystem crossing and decrease non-radiative decay in aggregated states, demonstrating versatile applications across multiple fields.
About this collection
Critical reviews and chemistry frontiers articles published in Materials Chemistry Frontiers during 2024 are collated as below for the benefit of readers.