Themed collection 2024 Materials Chemistry Frontiers Review-type Articles

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Accepted Manuscript - Review Article

Non-conventional luminescent π-organogels with rigid chemical structure

Accepted Manuscript - Review Article

Recent Advances in Stretchable Hydrogels-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators for On-Skin Electronics

Review Article

Chemical perspectives on heteroanionic compounds: a potential playground for multiferroics

This review briefly summarizes the chemical flexibility and physical properties of heteroanionic compounds and their potential applications as multiferroics.

Graphical abstract: Chemical perspectives on heteroanionic compounds: a potential playground for multiferroics
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Preparation of organic compound/g-C3N4 composites and their applications in photocatalysis

This review mainly summarises the progress in the preparation methods of organic compound/g-C3N4. Various materials such as different types of organic compound/g-C3N4 composites and their related energy and environmental applications are discussed.

Graphical abstract: Preparation of organic compound/g-C3N4 composites and their applications in photocatalysis
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Interface passivation strategies for high-performance perovskite solar cells using two-dimensional perovskites

A review of recent advancements in interface passivation strategies, with a particular focus on the implementation of 2D/3D perovskite passivation across buried interfaces, grain boundaries, and top interfaces.

Graphical abstract: Interface passivation strategies for high-performance perovskite solar cells using two-dimensional perovskites
Open Access Review Article

Solution-processed structural colors and their applications

High-quality and brilliant structural colors have been successfully produced using solution-based process over the past decade.

Graphical abstract: Solution-processed structural colors and their applications
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A review on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and MOF–textile composites for personal protection

Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have become a research hotspot for effective adsorption and degradation of chemical warfare agents (CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs).

Graphical abstract: A review on metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and MOF–textile composites for personal protection
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Hydrogen-bonded polymeric materials with high mechanical properties and high self-healing capacity

The methods for synergistically improving mechanical performance and self-healing ability of polymers based on hydrogen bonds were introduced and discussed.

Graphical abstract: Hydrogen-bonded polymeric materials with high mechanical properties and high self-healing capacity
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PEDOT-based counter electrodes for dye-sensitized solar cells: rigid, flexible and indoor light applications

This review presents the importance and applications of poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) as a catalyst in dye-sensitized solar cell. Emphasis is on composite materials with better performances for rigid, flexible, and indoor uses.

Graphical abstract: PEDOT-based counter electrodes for dye-sensitized solar cells: rigid, flexible and indoor light applications
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Constructing poly(ethylene oxide)-based composite solid electrolytes: starting from the internal mechanism in batteries

Solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) represented by poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) stand out in the realms of environmental sustainability and processability.

Graphical abstract: Constructing poly(ethylene oxide)-based composite solid electrolytes: starting from the internal mechanism in batteries
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Biomimetic mineralization: construction and biomedical applications of biohybrid materials

Construction of biomineralized biohybrid materials and their biomedical applications.

Graphical abstract: Biomimetic mineralization: construction and biomedical applications of biohybrid materials
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Research progress on modification of cathodes for aqueous zinc ion batteries

The review covers cathode materials for AZIBs, focusing on design strategies, electrochemical performance, and modifications. It highlights challenges and suggests future research directions for improvement.

Graphical abstract: Research progress on modification of cathodes for aqueous zinc ion batteries
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Critical considerations of mRNA–LNP technology for CAR-T therapy: components, payloads and emerging horizons

The application and optimization of circRNA-LNP.

Graphical abstract: Critical considerations of mRNA–LNP technology for CAR-T therapy: components, payloads and emerging horizons
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Metal–organic framework (MOF) based materials: promising candidates for electrocatalytic seawater splitting

MOF-based materials for seawater electrolysis have been reviewed with a focus on structure–property–performance.

Graphical abstract: Metal–organic framework (MOF) based materials: promising candidates for electrocatalytic seawater splitting
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Recent advances in high-performance lithium-rich manganese-based materials for solid-state lithium batteries

The applications of high-performance LRMs in ASSBs can effectively overcome the low energy density and poor safety in the liquid batteries. Significant progresses are used to address challenges and promote the practical application of LRMs in ASSBs.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in high-performance lithium-rich manganese-based materials for solid-state lithium batteries
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Conductive hydrogels as an “innovative healer” for the treatment of diabetic wounds

Conductive hydrogels, with their electrical stimulation effects and properties, are potential candidates for treating diabetic wounds.

Graphical abstract: Conductive hydrogels as an “innovative healer” for the treatment of diabetic wounds
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Exploring electrode/polymer electrolyte interface chemistry and a regulating strategy of interfacial stability: a review

The factors affecting the stability of the electrode and polymer electrolyte interfaces are briefly described, and several effective solution strategies for the corresponding problems are proposed.

Graphical abstract: Exploring electrode/polymer electrolyte interface chemistry and a regulating strategy of interfacial stability: a review
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Recent progress in Mott–Schottky junction electrocatalysts for the pH-universal hydrogen evolution reaction

Pathways for the hydrogen evolution reaction under acidic and alkaline (or neutral) conditions.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in Mott–Schottky junction electrocatalysts for the pH-universal hydrogen evolution reaction
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Recent progress in ladder-like polysilsesquioxane: synthesis and applications

This review highlights advancements in the synthesis, characterization, and applications of ladder-like polysilsesquioxane (LPSQ). Emphasizing its double-stranded structure, and superior properties, it shows LPSQ's role in hybrid materials.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress in ladder-like polysilsesquioxane: synthesis and applications
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Single atom-decorated transition metal oxide nanomaterials for efficient oxygen evolution reaction

Recent advances in designing and preparing single atom-decorated transition metal oxide-based OER electrocatalysts are summarized in terms of synthetic methods and intrinsic nature to enhance the OER.

Graphical abstract: Single atom-decorated transition metal oxide nanomaterials for efficient oxygen evolution reaction
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Toward practical lithium–sulfur batteries

A cathode with an areal capacity of more than 5 mA h cm−2 is crucial for practical Li–S batteries. Besides, reducing the electrolyte weight ratio, in both liquid and solid-state Li–S batteries, is also important.

Graphical abstract: Toward practical lithium–sulfur batteries
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Recent progress of poly(3-hexylthiophene)-based materials for thermoelectric applications

Poly(3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT) shows great promising in thermoelectric field owing to its simple preparation, good stability and adjustable conductivity. Here the research progress of P3HT in thermoelectric field in recent years is reviewed.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress of poly(3-hexylthiophene)-based materials for thermoelectric applications
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Recent advances in key components of proton exchange membrane water electrolysers

This review highlights the latest advances in components of proton-exchange membrane water electrolyzers.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in key components of proton exchange membrane water electrolysers
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Cobalt-containing ZIF-derived catalysts for Zn–air batteries

The synthetic and modification parameters of cobalt-containing ZIF-derived catalysts for Zn–air batteries with different amounts of metal.

Graphical abstract: Cobalt-containing ZIF-derived catalysts for Zn–air batteries
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A Cu3BiS3 based photocathode for solar water splitting for hydrogen evolution

This work summarizes the synthesis of Cu3BiS3 and provides a comprehensive overview of the research progress concerning Cu3BiS3 photocathodes. We analyze the existing problems and prospects to provide some positive suggestions for the development of Cu3BiS3 photocathodes.

Graphical abstract: A Cu3BiS3 based photocathode for solar water splitting for hydrogen evolution
Open Access Review Article

Recent advances in vacuum- and laser-based fabrication processes for solar water-splitting cells

This review examines recent manufacturing technologies of solar water-splitting cells. It covered vacuum-based manufacturing, highlighting recent advances in laser-based processes and discussing their innovative potential and future perspectives.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in vacuum- and laser-based fabrication processes for solar water-splitting cells
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Heterojunction catalysts for CO2–HCOOX interconversion cycles

This review summarizes recent advances in heterojunction-type catalysts for CO2-HCOOX interconversion under different driving forces, focusing on rectifying effects at the interface and the potential for developing heterojunction-based catalysts for practical applications.

Graphical abstract: Heterojunction catalysts for CO2–HCOOX interconversion cycles
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Novel solution-processed 2D organic semiconductor crystals for high-performance OFETs

2D organic semiconductor crystals have the advantage of ultrathin thickness, long-range ordered molecular structures, the absence of grain boundaries, and low defect and impurity densities. They are of great significance for preparing high-performance OFET devices.

Graphical abstract: Novel solution-processed 2D organic semiconductor crystals for high-performance OFETs
Open Access Review Article

Enhancing photocatalytic efficiency with hematite photoanodes: principles, properties, and strategies for surface, bulk, and interface charge transfer improvement

This review systematically explores various strategies aimed at enhancing charge transfer at different levels—bulk, surface, and interfaces of hematite. The examination encompasses diverse approaches, and assesses their impact on mitigating the identified issues.

Graphical abstract: Enhancing photocatalytic efficiency with hematite photoanodes: principles, properties, and strategies for surface, bulk, and interface charge transfer improvement
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Optimization strategies for key interfaces of LLZO-based solid-state lithium metal batteries

This review focus on the key interfaces of LLZO-based solid-state lithium metal batteries. The main challenges and corresponding strategies for interface optimization are thoroughly covered.

Graphical abstract: Optimization strategies for key interfaces of LLZO-based solid-state lithium metal batteries
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Emerging transmission electron microscopy solutions for electrocatalysts: from synthesis to deactivation

Emerging TEM techniques are reviewed to address challenges in three stages of electrocatalysts from synthesis, function to deactivation, offering solutions for structural characterization for different needs.

Graphical abstract: Emerging transmission electron microscopy solutions for electrocatalysts: from synthesis to deactivation
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Stimuli-responsive Ti3C2Tx MXene-based hydrogels: preparation and applications

MXene-based stimuli-responsive hydrogels have emerged as a new class of smart soft materials and have shown great potential in various applications such as sensing, biomedicine, actuators and energy-related applications.

Graphical abstract: Stimuli-responsive Ti3C2Tx MXene-based hydrogels: preparation and applications
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Atomically dispersed Fe/Co–N–C and their composites for proton exchange membrane fuel cells

Atomically dispersed Fe/Co–N–C and their composites for fuel cells.

Graphical abstract: Atomically dispersed Fe/Co–N–C and their composites for proton exchange membrane fuel cells
Open Access Review Article

Recent advances in all-solid-state batteries for commercialization

Challenges in the commercialization of all solid-state and next-generation batteries including strategies, key points, and application of solid-state batteries.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in all-solid-state batteries for commercialization
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Tandem solar cells based on quantum dots

We provide a comprehensive review of the latest research progress and challenges associated with various tandem solar cells based on lead chalcogenide (PbX, X = S, Se) quantum dot (QD) materials (including QD/QD, organic/QD, and perovskite/QD).

Graphical abstract: Tandem solar cells based on quantum dots
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Toward mechanically robust self-healing polyurethanes using dynamics chemistry

Recent advances in the design strategy, healing mechanism, and potential applications of mechanically robust self-healing PU elastomers.

Graphical abstract: Toward mechanically robust self-healing polyurethanes using dynamics chemistry
Open Access Review Article

Recent advances in highly-efficient near infrared OLED emitters

This work describes recent developments in near-infrared (NIR) organic light-emitting diode (OLED) emitters. We discuss applications of NIR OLEDs as well as various groups of highly luminescent materials used in the OLED emissive layer.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in highly-efficient near infrared OLED emitters
Open Access Review Article

Nanozyme-enhanced ferroptosis for cancer treatment

Nanozymes could mimic the catalytic activity of natural enzymes, then stimulate the Fenton reaction for reactive oxygen species overproduction and lipid peroxidation, ultimately induce ferroptosis to exert anticancer effects.

Graphical abstract: Nanozyme-enhanced ferroptosis for cancer treatment
Open Access Review Article

Applications of amorphous inorganics as novel functional materials

Amorphous inorganics have attracted much attention because of their long-range disordered structure with advantageous functional properties.

Graphical abstract: Applications of amorphous inorganics as novel functional materials
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Recent progress on covalent organic frameworks for photocatalytic hydrogen generation via water splitting

Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) with permanent porosity, long-range order and rigid backbones offer a promising material platform for photocatalytic water splitting for hydrogen production.

Graphical abstract: Recent progress on covalent organic frameworks for photocatalytic hydrogen generation via water splitting
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Rise of wood-based catalytic electrodes for large-scale hydrogen production

The wood-based pretreatment strategy and active site loading strategy of wood-based catalytic electrodes make them valuable electrodes for water electrolysis, and they hold significant potential for industrial-scale water electrolysis.

Graphical abstract: Rise of wood-based catalytic electrodes for large-scale hydrogen production
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Strategies to regulate the interface between Li metal anodes and all-solid-state electrolytes

In this review, the problems of the interface between lithium metal anodes and all-solid-state electrolytes are explored and the modification strategies to solve these problems are summarized.

Graphical abstract: Strategies to regulate the interface between Li metal anodes and all-solid-state electrolytes
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Conjugated D–π–A photovoltaic polymers containing thieno[3,2-b]thiophene π-bridge

We review the development of TT-bridged D–π–A copolymers and emphasize the role played by TT-bridge on tuning polymer properties and improving device performance.

Graphical abstract: Conjugated D–π–A photovoltaic polymers containing thieno[3,2-b]thiophene π-bridge
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Recent advances in trifunctional electrocatalysts for Zn–air batteries and water splitting

The recent advances of trifunctional electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR), oxygen evolution reaction (OER), hydrogen evolution reaction (HER), and their applications in Zn–air battery and water splitting, are comprehensively reviewed.

Graphical abstract: Recent advances in trifunctional electrocatalysts for Zn–air batteries and water splitting
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Phosphate-based polyanionic insertion materials for oxygen electrocatalysis

Electrocatalyst-based technologies: alkali metal–air batteries, fuel cells, and water splitting devices are the new holy grail in the next-generation energy storage landscape as they deliver higher energy densities than Li+/Na+ batteries (LIBs/SIBs).

Graphical abstract: Phosphate-based polyanionic insertion materials for oxygen electrocatalysis
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Solid-state composite electrolytes: turning the natural moat into a thoroughfare

Solid-state composite electrolytes bridge the gap between solid-state polymer electrolytes and solid-state inorganic electrolytes, which play an important role in developing the expected solid-state Li-ion batteries.

Graphical abstract: Solid-state composite electrolytes: turning the natural moat into a thoroughfare
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Mechanism and solutions of lithium dendrite growth in lithium metal batteries

Inhibiting lithium dendrite is a big challenge for developing lithium metal batteries. The work reviews possible mechanisms of lithium dendrite growth, discuses effective strategies for inhibiting lithium dendrites and proposes future direction.

Graphical abstract: Mechanism and solutions of lithium dendrite growth in lithium metal batteries
Open Access Review Article

A review on the photochemical synthesis of atomically dispersed catalysts

A review on the photochemical synthesis of atomically dispersed catalysts, focusing on its fundamental principles, representative examples, key parameters and major challenges.

Graphical abstract: A review on the photochemical synthesis of atomically dispersed catalysts
Review Article

High-performance artificial leaf: from electrocatalyst design to solar-to-chemical conversion

This review discusses the recent advances in electrocatalyst design and device construction for solar-driven chemical conversion of small molecules into value-added chemicals in terms of activity, selectivity, and stability.

Graphical abstract: High-performance artificial leaf: from electrocatalyst design to solar-to-chemical conversion
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Magnetic hybrid transition metal halides

Magnetic transition metal halides possess rich chemical and structural diversity and thus offer a great opportunity for the search of new multifunctional magnetic materials and novel magnetic phenomena.

Graphical abstract: Magnetic hybrid transition metal halides
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Critical reviews and chemistry frontiers articles published in Materials Chemistry Frontiers during 2024 are collated as below for the benefit of readers.

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