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Oxovanadium electronics for in-memory, neuromorphic, and quantum computing applications
Redox- and spin-active macrocyclic vanadyl(IV) complexes and polyoxovanadates(V) have promising structural and physicochemical characteristics for innovative bottom-up hybrid electronics.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1838-1842
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01926H
Advances and challenges in the modification of photoelectrode materials for photoelectrocatalytic water splitting
With the increasing consumption of fossil fuels, the development of clean and renewable alternative fuels has become a top priority.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1638-1657
https://doi.org/10.1039/D4MH00020J
Enhanced photocatalysis of metal/covalent organic frameworks by plasmonic nanoparticles and homo/hetero-junctions
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) photocatalysts face challenge in poor photocatalytic efficiency, which was promoted by the introduction of plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) and junctions.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1611-1637
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01645E
Recent advances using MXenes in biomedical applications
The structure of this review includes applications of MXenes in drug delivery, tissue engineering, antimicrobial, and in biosensors.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 876-902
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01588B
Advancements and applications of upconversion nanoparticles in wound dressings
In this review, we aim to showcase the potential and benefits of up-conversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) in advanced wound care applications.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 363-387
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01330H
Supramolecular hydrogels for wound repair and hemostasis
The design and structure of recent supramolecular hydrogels are discussed. The applications of supramolecular hydrogels in hemostasis and wound repair are highlighted. The future development of supramolecular hydrogel dressings is predicted.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 37-101
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01403G
The emergence and prospects of carbon dots with solid-state photoluminescence for light-emitting diodes
This review provides a comprehensive overview of the recent progress made in solid-state carbon dot (CD) emitters, including their synthesis, optical properties and applications in light-emitting diodes (LEDs).
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 102-112
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01292A
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.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1889-1898
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH02222F
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Exploring the Mpemba effect: a universal ice pressing enables porous ceramics
A unique technique of “ice and fire” is proposed, that is, manipulation of force via water freezing (ice) and high-temperature sintering (fire) to fabricate ideal porous ceramics.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1899-1907
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01869E
Thermo-growing ion clusters enabled healing strengthening and tough adhesion for highly reliable skin electronics
A thermo-growing ion cluster-based elastomer was developed to achieve healing strengthening and tough adhesion features.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1923-1933
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01975F
Injectable extracellular matrix-mimetic hydrogel based on electrospun Janus fibers
To date, the reported injectable hydrogels have failed to mimic the fibrous architecture of the extracellular matrix (ECM), limiting their biological effects on cell growth and phenotype.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1944-1956
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01789C
Photochemical engineering unsaturated Pt islands on supported Pd nanocrystals for a robust pH-universal hydrogen evolution reaction
Novel core–shell Pd7@Ptx heterostructured nanocrystals with Pt-islands shell of unsaturated coordination edges could be directly photodeposited on a reduced graphene oxide support as a highly efficient HER electrocatalyst in a wide pH range.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1964-1974
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH02041J
Non-Hermitian metagrating for perfect absorption of elastic waves
With only a specific small amount of loss, perfect absorption of elastic waves can be achieved by a compact NHMG composed of only a single type of unit cell, enabling cloaking for arbitrary-shaped targets.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1658-1667
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01866K
Heterostructured grafting of NiFe-layered double hydroxide@TiO2 for boosting photoelectrochemical cathodic protection
Grafting NiFe-LDH nanosheets onto TiO2 nanorod arrays largely improves the photoexcited charge separation and accelerates the surface oxidation reaction, leading to stable & self-enhancing photoelectrochemical cathodic protection performance.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1808-1816
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH02134C
Magnetically driven Janus conical vertical array for all-weather freshwater collection
The strategy for fabricating a Janus conical vertical array is novel in the integration of solar vapor generation and fog collection, which has great significance for all-weather freshwater production.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1779-1786
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH02083E
Elucidating the impact of oxygen functional groups on the catalytic activity of M–N4–C catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction: a density functional theory and machine learning approach
While current experimental and computational studies often concentrate on introducing external structures or idealized MN4 models, we emphasize the often-overlooked impact of inherent OGs within the carbon structure of MN4 materials, presenting a new perspective on their catalytic activity origin.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1719-1731
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH02115G
A high-performance and self-powered polarization-sensitive photoelectrochemical-type Bi2O2Te photodetector based on a quasi-solid-state gel electrolyte
A quasi-solid-state photoelectrochemical-type Bi2O2Te photodetector exhibits excellent linear polarized light detection capability.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1710-1718
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01882B
Superior energy storage properties in SrTiO3-based dielectric ceramics through all-scale hierarchical architecture
Improving the energy storage performance of SrTiO3-based ceramics through all-scale architectures combining the effects of atomic-level doping, nanoscale domain engineering, submicroscale grain size regulation, and sample thinning.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1732-1740
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01965A
Polynary energy harvesting and multi-parameter sensing in the heatwave environment of industrial factory buildings by an integrated triboelectric–thermoelectric hybrid generator
A hybrid generator integrating a fan-shaped triboelectric nanogenerator (FR-TENG) with an all-inorganic thermoelectric generator (iThEG) has been proposed.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1414-1425
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH02228E
Microdroplet assisted hollow ZnCdS@PDA nanocages’ synergistic confinement effect for promoting photocatalytic H2O2 production
A ZnCdS@PDA hollow nanoreactor with sulfur vacancies and confinement effects is prepared. The hollow nanoreactor and microdroplets synergistically enrich O2 for high photocatalytic H2O2 yield under neutral conditions without sacrificial agents.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1515-1527
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01915B
Photo-controllable azobenzene microdroplets on an open surface and their application as transporters
Photoresponsive microdroplets exhibit directional and continuous movement on a glass surface when simultaneously irradiated with two different light sources. Additionally, these droplets function as carriers for fluorescent quantum dots.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1495-1501
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01774E
Predicting rare earth elements concentration in coal ashes with multi-task neural networks
Our multi-task neural network approach simultaneously predicts the concentration of all types of rare earth elements (REEs) in coal ashes, with an improved accuracy and robustness as compared to conventional single-task neural networks.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1448-1464
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01491F
Nanotube ferroelectric tunnel junctions with an ultrahigh tunneling electroresistance ratio
Low-dimensional ferroelectric tunnel junctions are appealing for the realization of nanoscale nonvolatile memory devices due to their inherent advantages of device miniaturization.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1325-1333
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH02006A
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Fully printed memristors made with MoS2 and graphene water-based inks
Fully printed memristors based on silver and water-based 2D material inks were demonstrated on rigid and flexible substrates. The Ag filaments formation depends on the annealing process and can be inhibited by integrating CVD graphene in the device.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1344-1353
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01224G
Water vapor assisted aramid nanofiber reinforcement for strong, tough and ionically conductive organohydrogels as high-performance strain sensors
A new “water vapor assisted aramid nanofiber (ANF) reinforcement” strategy is proposed to prepare mechanically robust and ionically conductive organohydrogels.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1272-1282
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01560B
Rapid carbothermal shocking fabrication of iron-incorporated molybdenum oxide with heterogeneous spin states for enhanced overall water/seawater splitting
An efficient strategy to incorporate Fe into MoO2 nanosheets on Ni foam (Fe–MoO2/NF) was reported using a rapid carbothermal shocking method (820 °C for 127 s). This strategy could effectively solve the oxidation and aggregation of active sites in the long-time pyrolysis process.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1199-1211
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01757E
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Liquid-crystalline circularly polarised TADF emitters for high-efficiency, solution-processable organic light-emitting diodes
Liquid-crystalline materials are reported that exhibit circularly polarised, thermally activated delayed fluorescence with good solution and device emission efficiency, and high luminescence asymmetry.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1251-1260
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01736B
High density electron doping in boron-doped twisted bilayer graphene: a ladder to extended flat-band
Realizing Von Hove singularity (VHS) and extended flat bands of graphene near the Fermi level (EF) to explore many-body interactions with a high tendency towards superconductivity.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1046-1053
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01213A
Stretchable and neuromorphic transistors for pain perception and sensitization emulation
A fully stretchable artificial pain perception nociceptor is prepared. The device is stretched in various ways with stable synaptic and nociceptor simulation performance. This work contributes to the development of flexible sensor devices.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 958-968
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01766D
Entropy engineering enhances the electromagnetic wave absorption of high-entropy transition metal dichalcogenides/N-doped carbon nanofiber composites
Entropy engineering, component engineering and distinctive hierarchical structure synergize to promote the electromagnetic wave absorption of high-entropy transition metal dichalcogenide/N-doped carbon nanofiber composites.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1088-1097
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01625K
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Kirkendall effect induced ultrafine VOOH nanoparticles and their transformation into VO2(M) for energy-efficient smart windows
Ultrafine VOOH nanoparticles were prepared using the Kirkendall effect, and the VOOH can be transformed to VO2 with advanced thermochromic properties.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1098-1107
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01393F
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3D simulation of conductive nanofilaments in multilayer h-BN memristors via a circuit breaker approach
A 3D simulation of conductive nanofilaments (CNFs) in multilayer hexagonal-BN memristors is performed.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 949-957
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01834B
n-Type boron β-diketone-containing conjugated polymers for high-performance room temperature ammonia sensors
A novel strategy to modulate the charge distribution of active centers on ammonia sensing materials is reported. Boron β-diketone can effectively modulate surface electronic states, identifying the electron-deficient B ← O units as active centers.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 1023-1031
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01596C
Horizontal flux growth as an efficient preparation method of CeRh2As2 single crystals
Flux growth in a horizontal configuration is a promising method for obtaining single crystals possessing highly uniform physical properties. Using the example of CeRh2As2, we demonstrate the technique is repeatable and easily scalable.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 855-861
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01351K
Facile surface functionalization of triboelectric layers via electrostatically self-assembled zwitterionic molecules for achieving efficient and stable antibacterial flexible triboelectric nanogenerators
This work reports a facile and effective strategy to achieve high-performance and stable antibacterial flexible triboelectric nanogenerators by utilizing an electrostatically self-assembled zwitterionic molecule as the surface modification layer.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 646-660
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01529G
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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.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 758-767
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01687K
Enthalpy-uphill exciton dissociation in organic/2D heterostructures promotes free carrier generation
Despite the large binding energy of charge transfer (CT) excitons in type-II organic/2D heterostructures, it has been demonstrated that enthalpy-uphill exciton dissociation can occur spontaneously, which can lead to a long carrier lifetime.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 813-821
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01522J
NestedAE: interpretable nested autoencoders for multi-scale materials characterization
The multi-scale features and latent space are connected by a nested autoencoder.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 700-707
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01484C
S-vacancy-assisted fast charge transport and oriented ReS2 growth in twin crystal ZnxCd1−xS: an atomic-level heterostructure for dual-functional photocatalytic conversion
An atomic-level heterostructure with ReS2 positioning at the S vacancy in twin-crystal Zn0.5Cd0.5S solid solution (ReS2/Sv-ZCS) achieves the improved charge kinetic behavior and efficiency for dual-functional photocatalytic conversion.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 768-780
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01568H
A membrane targeted multifunctional cationic nanoparticle conjugated fusogenic nanoemulsion (CFusoN): induced membrane depolarization and lipid solubilization to accelerate the killing of Staphylococcus aureus
A cationic metal nanoparticle conjugated fusogenic nanoemulsion (CFusoN) as a lipid solubilizing nanovesicle for the effective treatment of S. aureus infection.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 661-679
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01102J
Adhesion of impure ice on surfaces
Impurities in water affect ice adhesion strength on surfaces. Depending on the freezing rate, they can be trapped in ice or pushed out, forming a lubricating layer. They also affect the quasi-liquid layer between ice and surface, impacting adhesion.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 419-427
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01440A
A high-dimensional in-sensor reservoir computing system with optoelectronic memristors for high-performance neuromorphic machine vision
A high-dimensional in-sensor reservoir computing system with optoelectronic memristors is demonstrated utilizing optical and electrical masks. Handwritten digit classification and human action recognition are successfully achieved with high accuracy.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 499-509
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01584J
Metal dimer nanojunction-magnetic material composites for magnetic field sensing
As a magnetic field sensor, the dimer nanojunction composite has a highly sensitive Raman scattering spectrum under an external magnetic field, which is caused by a change in the nanocrystal spacing in the dimer nanojunction.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 442-453
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01694C
IR regulation through preferential placement of h-BN nanosheets in a polymer network liquid crystal
A generic strategy of employing IR-transparent components to achieve prominent IR regulation via preferential placement of h-BN nanosheets in a polymer network liquid crystal with electric tunability.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 554-565
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01467C
Enhanced polarization via Joule heating in wood-derived carbon materials for absorption-dominated EMI shielding
To cope with sophisticated application scenarios, carbon materials can provide opportunities for integrating multi-functionalities into superior electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding properties.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 468-479
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01332D
3D nitrogen-doped carbon frameworks with hierarchical pores and graphitic carbon channels for high-performance hybrid energy storages
3D nitrogen-doped hierarchical porous graphitic carbon cathode and subnanometric tin oxide nanocrystals anode materials are derived from Co–Zn mixed metal–organic frameworks to achieve high-performance Li-ion and Na-ion hybrid energy storage devices.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 566-577
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01473H
Kinetics vs. thermodynamics: walking on the line for a five-fold increase in MnSi Curie temperature
Green and digital transitions will induce tremendous demand for metals and semiconductors.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 460-467
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01106B
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.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 271-282
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01479G
Borohydride and halide dual-substituted lithium argyrodites
We have successfully synthesized new borohydride/halide dual-substituted lithium argyrodites, which have higher ionic conductivity and electrochemical stability and critical current density compared to other halide-only substituted argyrodites.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 251-261
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01450A
Designed metal–organic π-clusters combining the aromaticity of the metal cluster and ligands for a third-order nonlinear optical response
“Metal–organic π-clusters” were proposed, combining the π-electrons of both the cluster core and ligand for significant applications in third-order nonlinear optical materials.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 297-302
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01538F
Porous SnO2 nanosheets for room temperature ammonia sensing in extreme humidity
2D SnO2 nanosheets based chemiresistive sensor with microporosity and oxygen rich-surface detects ammonia at room temperature in extreme humidity at ppb levels for breath based early disease diagnostics and healthcare.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 184-195
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01078C
Bidirectional optical response hydrogel with adjustable human comfort temperature for smart windows
A unique bidirectional optical response hydrogel with adjustable temperature for human comfort, remarkable transparency, and solar modulation is developed to contribute to the fields of anti-counterfeiting, information encryption, and smart windows.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 207-216
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01376F
Tuning Rashba–Dresselhaus effect with ferroelectric polarization at asymmetric heterostructural interface
In [(La0.7Sr0.3MnO3)8/(BaTiO3)t/(SrTiO3)2]8 superlattices, the asymmetric local structure and charge transfer probabilities work together to cause a switch from dominating Rashba SOI to dominating Dresselhaus SOI.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 262-270
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH00635B
Anomalous thermal activation of green upconversion luminescence in Yb/Er/ZnGdO self-assembled microflowers for high-sensitivity temperature detection
A new strategy for thermally activating green upconversion luminescence for high-sensitivity temperature detection in Yb/Er/ZnGdO microflowers.
Mater. Horiz., 2024,11, 227-237
https://doi.org/10.1039/D3MH01360J
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To welcome our new authors publishing in Materials Horizons, we have put together this rolling collection to showcase a selection of articles published by corresponding authors for the first time in Materials Horizons. This collection will be updated on a rolling basis to feature the latest articles from our first-time authors. We would like to thank all of our first-time corresponding authors for choosing to publish with Materials Horizons and we look forward to receiving their future submissions.
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