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Ovonic threshold switching-based artificial afferent neurons for thermal in-sensor computing

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00053F, Communication
Kai Li, Jiaping Yao, Peng Zhao, Yunhao Luo, Xiang Ge, Rui Yang, Xiaomin Cheng, Xiangshui Miao
This research demonstrates an OTS-based temperature-sensing afferent neuron that features low power consumption and a compact circuit structure.
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Hybridized local and charge transfer dendrimers with near-unity exciton utilization for enabling high-efficiency solution-processed hyperfluorescent OLEDs

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1741-1751
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01860A, Communication
Yixiao Yin, Songkun Zeng, Chen Xiao, Peng Fan, Dong Jin Shin, Ki Ju Kim, Hyewon Nam, Qian Ma, Huili Ma, Weiguo Zhu, Taekyung Kim, Jun Yeob Lee, Yafei Wang
Two dendrimers, called D-TTT-H and D-TTT-tBu, were prepared, which exhibits both hot exciton process and TADF characteristic simultaneously in solid state. The solution processable OLED showed an EQEmax of 30.88% employing D-TTT-H as a sensitizer.
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A high-performance and self-powered polarization-sensitive photoelectrochemical-type Bi2O2Te photodetector based on a quasi-solid-state gel electrolyte

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1710-1718
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01882B, Communication
Song Yang, Shujie Jiao, Yiyin Nie, Yue Zhao, Shiyong Gao, Dongbo Wang, Jinzhong Wang
A quasi-solid-state photoelectrochemical-type Bi2O2Te photodetector exhibits excellent linear polarized light detection capability.
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Hierarchical porous dual-mode thermal management fabrics achieved by regulating solar and body radiations

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1760-1768
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01938A, Communication
Chuntao Lan, Jia Meng, Chongxiang Pan, Luyao Jia, Xiong Pu
A PTM fabric with cooling and heating abilities is achieved by simultaneously regulating solar and body radiations. The hierarchical porous fabric is suitable for various scenarios (e.g., indoors/outdoors, summer/winter, low/high latitude areas).
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Non-Hermitian metagrating for perfect absorption of elastic waves

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1658-1667
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01866K, Communication
Jiali Cheng, Yabin Hu, Bing Li
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.
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Correction: Solution-processed white OLEDs with power efficiency over 90 lm W−1 by triplet exciton management with a high triplet energy level interfacial exciplex host and a high reverse intersystem crossing rate blue TADF emitter

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1817-1817
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH90021A, Correction
Open Access
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Liang Chen, Yufei Chang, Song Shi, Shumeng Wang, Lixiang Wang
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Improved photovoltaic performance and stability of perovskite solar cells by adoption of an n-type zwitterionic cathode interlayer

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00253A, Communication
Young Wook Noh, Jung Min Ha, Jung Geon Son, Jongmin Han, Heunjeong Lee, Dae Woo Kim, Min Hun Jee, Woo Gyeong Shin, Shinuk Cho, Jin Young Kim, Myoung Hoon Song, Han Young Woo
Integration of NDI-ZI as a cathode interlayer in perovskite solar cells improves both device efficiency and stability, mitigating halide and Ag ion migration by chemically capturing ions via electrostatic Coulombic interactions.
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Heterointerface regulation of covalent organic framework-anchored graphene via a solvent-free strategy for high-performance supercapacitor and hybrid capacitive deionization electrodes

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00161C, Communication
Liming Xu, Yong Liu, Xiaoyang Xuan, Xingtao Xu, Yuquan Li, Ting Lu, Likun Pan
A 2D redox-active pyrazine-based COF was solvent-free anchored on graphene for heterointerface regulation, displaying exciting energy storage and desalination performances.
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Construction of hierarchical porous and polydopamine/salicylaldoxime functional zeolite imidazolate framework-8 via controlled etching for uranium adsorption

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02108D, Communication
Kai Tuo, Jin Li, Yi Li, Chuyao Liang, Cuicui Shao, Weifeng Hou, Zhijian Li, Shouzhi Pu, Chunhui Deng
Efficient uranium extraction from seawater is critical for developing the nuclear industry. Herein, a polydopamine/salicylaldoxime decorated hierarchical zeolite imidazolate framework-8 (H-PDA/SA-ZIF-8) is constructed by using a controlled etching process. Benefiting...
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Differential-targeting core-shell microneedle patch with coordinated and prolonged releases of mangiferin and MSC-derived exosomes for scarless skin regeneration

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01910A, Communication
Shang LYU, Qi Liu, Ho-Yin Yuen, Huizhi Xie, Yuhe Yang, Kelvin Yeung, Chak-Yin Tang, Shuqi Wang, Yaxiong Liu, Bin Li, Yong He, Xin Zhao
Microneedles for skin regeneration are conventionally restricted by uncontrollable multi-drug release, limited types of drugs, and poor wound adhesion. Here, a novel core-shell microneedle patch is developed for scarless skin...
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An ultra-soft conductive elastomer for multifunctional tactile sensors with high range and sensitivity

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1975-1988
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02074F, Communication
Ao Yin, Ruiguang Chen, Rui Yin, Shiqiang Zhou, Yang Ye, Yuxin Wang, Peike Wang, Xue Qi, Haipeng Liu, Jiang Liu, Suzhu Yu, Jun Wei
Our study shows an ultra-soft conductive material with excellent adhesive ability to solve the mismatch of the interface. With coupled microstructures, our sensor demonstrates a remarkable sensitivity and a fast response time.
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Trace SO2 capture within the engineered pore space using a highly stable SnF62−-pillared MOF

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1889-1898
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02222F, Communication
Weiwei Li, Can Cheng, Guanqun Gao, Haomiao Xu, Wenjun Huang, Zan Qu, Naiqiang Yan
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.
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Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Professor Zhengbao Yang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1830-1831
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH90031F, Editorial

Our Emerging Investigator Series features exceptional work by early-career researchers working in the field of materials science.
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Atomic-scale Ru anchored on chromium-shavings as a precursor for a pH-universal hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalyst

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01951A, Communication
Qingxin Han, Qiangqiang Lu, Xuechuan Wang, Chao Wei, Xiaoyu Guan, Luming Chen, Xiao Wang, Ji Li
Chrome shavings produce electrocatalysts with atomically dispersed Ru sites. The CN/Cr2O3/Ru-1 catalyst has excellent HER catalytic performance under the synergistic effect of RuN4 and Cr2O3.
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Advanced Python scripting for ArcGIS pro [electronic resource] / Paul A. Zandbergen

Redlands, California : Esri Press, 2024




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Noted poet Eunice de Souza passes away

A fierce writer, and legendary teacher she was an inspiration to generations of students and budding writers




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Thiruvananthapuram-based dentist Shalet MS’ solo exhibition focussed on abstracts in oil and acrylic

Shalet’s collection of paintings, ‘Intrinsic Escape’, showcases her experiments with various techniques



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Madurai to Philadelphia: journey of the temple stones. Art historian Darielle Mason compiles findings in new book

Darielle Mason on her search for clues to the century-old ‘jigsaw puzzle’ that is the famed ‘mandapam’ installation at the Philadelphia Museum of Art



  • History & Culture

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‘I wrote The Colour Purple so that voices of colour are not forgotten’: Alice Walker

Alice Walker says art provides nutrition and vitamins to help the planet grow in a better direction




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South Indian band Agam on Carnatic-progressive rock and their love for Chennai

Ahead of their performance in Chennai, Carnatic-progressive rock band Agam speaks on their love for the city and staying true to the sub-genre




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Aditi Sowmyanarayan’s journey from a person on the autism spectrum to a writer

Small Stories Big Thoughts is an endearing collection of stories by the 17-year-old Aditi Sowmyanarayan, who did not let her neurodiverse condition hinder her creativity




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Tribute | Devaki Nilayamgode left behind a rich social document via her book, ‘Antharjanam: Memoirs of a Namboodiri Woman’

A translator remembers tribute to the mild-mannered author who taught her valuable lessons in writing




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Ranjani Sivakumar’s musical narrative ‘Birdsong by Birdsong’ explores birds as muse in the works of poets and writers

Ranjani Sivakumar’s Birdsong by Birdsong, to be performed in Hyderabad on September 2, explores the relationship between birds and music, sourced from the works of poets and writers




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In the South African bush




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The BJP soap




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Using children’s personal data legally and securely

Adherence to the principles of data privacy and data minimisation is particularly pertinent given the sensitive nature of children’s personal data




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The social benefits of stock market speculation

A better understanding of the benefits of stock market speculation — erroneously viewed as akin to gambling — can lead to better public policy




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The shock-effects of South Asian tumult

India must learn lessons from the changes in most of its neighbourhood




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A silent democratic backlash in South Asia

The political trajectories of India and Pakistan apart, social forces are seeking to reclaim their democratic space




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A case of nothing but patent censorship

The Bombay High Court ruling on the amendment made to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 is a verdict in defence of the right to free speech




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Sunset for the U.K.’s coal-fired power, lessons for India

India could learn from the U.K.’s transition, ensuring that it does not make the mistakes Britain made




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Pakistan risks isolation by supporting terror: activists

In the ‘London Declaration for Pakistani Pluralism’, the participants agreed that, "Pakistan faces the risk of global isolation because of widespread obscurantism, official support for extremism and general disregard for human rights".




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Call to amend personal law sparks debate in Sri Lanka




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Ex-Maoist child soldiers padlock office




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‘Important first step taken to resolve fisheries conflict’

Mr. Samaraweera, a top leader in Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Party, which leads Sri Lanka’s unity government along with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, has been at the helm of initiatives aimed at reconciliation.




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Indian firing at LoC killed seven soldiers, says Pak.

Indian High Commissioner summoned on ‘unprovoked ceasefire violation’




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Amended Nepal statute to address Madhesi demands soon: Deuba

Says talks held among the top leaders of the three major parties, Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Centre), were positive.




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Vietnam seizes 3 tons of ivory smuggled from South Africa




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When did humans first arrive in Southeast Asia?

New evidence has pushed back the timing.




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Some plain vanilla academics, please




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Jammu and Kashmir Assembly pandemonium continues over special status resolution

Expelled BJP legislators held expelled, hold “parallel session” outside the Assembly




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CJI D Y Chandrachud: A legacy of landmark verdicts and some controversy too

Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, who demits office on Sunday, penned more than 500 judgments in his long and illustrious legal career




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Ramco Systems’ CEO to step down in January; founder’s son Abinav Raja to take over

CEO Sundar Subramanian joined the company in July 2023




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Supreme Court directs Centre to establish mandatory accessibility standards for disabled persons

The bench found that one of the rules of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act does not establish enforceable, compulsory standards, but rather, it relies on self-regulation through guidelines




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Income Tax raids in Jharkhand, premises of CM Hemant Soren's aide being searched

The locations linked to Sunil Shrivastava, an aide to the CM, are also being searched, they said




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Maharashtra-based Indala Institute pledges against animal experiments, adopts simulation software

Spotlight on non-animal tools in education, says PETA calling for progressive science and research




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Politics is the effective way to do something for the country, says Shashi Tharoor

I do not support making a God out of a human being as if he could not make any mistakes, he says




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IUML seeks Kerala govt.’s intervention to resolve Munambam land issue

IUML leader Kunhalikutty calls for a swift resolution of the issue, cautioning that delays could deepen communal divide




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Advisory panel to examine draft DPR for organ transplant institute in Kozhikode




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Kozhikode police plans app for real-time traffic updates and SOS alert

Inspired by Bengaluru’s AsTraM app, Kozhikode police plan an exclusive app with real-time traffic updates, SOS alerts, and easy fine payments for improved traffic management