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Djokovic tops Nadal before Sinner beats Alcaraz for the title at the Six Kings Slam exhibition

The last dance was an epic one...Tennis will miss you, wrote Novak Djokovic as he topped Rafael Nadal




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Defending champion Novak Djokovic pulls out of Paris Masters

“I have a lot of great memories winning seven titles there and hope to be back with you next year” , says Novak Djokovic as he skips Paris Masters




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Plurality and identity: on the educational relations between chemistry and physics

Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 2025, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RP00288A, Perspective
Pedro J. Sánchez Gómez, Mauricio Suárez
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Contribution of an instructional module, incorporating PhET simulations, to Rwanda students’ knowledge of chemical reactions and acids and bases through Social Interaction.

Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4RP00105B, Paper
Jean-Baptiste Ndagijimana, Jeannette Musengimana, Henriette Mushimiyimana, Evode MUKAMA, Olivier Habimana, Paulin Manirakiza , Jean Claude Dushimimana , Jean Pierre Alpha Munyaruhengeri , Samia Khan, Elizabeth Lakin
The current study ascertained the influence an instructional module had on enhancing students’ understanding of chemical reactions and acid-base topics. The sample size for this study consisted of 197 students,...
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Design, development, and evaluation of the organic chemistry representational competence assessment (ORCA)

Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 2025, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3RP00188A, Paper
Lyniesha Ward, Fridah Rotich, Jeffrey R. Raker, Regis Komperda, Sachin Nedungadi, Maia Popova
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A systematic review of green and sustainable chemistry training research with pedagogical content knowledge framework: current trends and future directions

Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 2025, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RP00166D, Review Article
Sevgi Aydin Gunbatar, Betul Ekiz Kiran, Yezdan Boz, Elif Selcan Oztay
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Investigating students' expectations and engagement in general and organic chemistry laboratory courses

Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 2025, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RP00277F, Paper
Elizabeth B. Vaughan, Saraswathi Tummuru, Jack Barbera
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“It is not just the shape, there is more”: students’ learning of enzyme–substrate interactions with immersive Virtual Reality

Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 2025, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4RP00210E, Paper
Henry Matovu, Mihye Won, Roy Tasker, Mauro Mocerino, David Franklin Treagust, Dewi Ayu Kencana Ungu, Chin-Chung Tsai
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Chemical bonding in Swedish upper secondary school education: a force-based teaching model for enhanced understanding

Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4RP00258J, Paper
Catalin Koro Arvidsson
This study investigates if a force-based teaching approach, based on quantum mechanical principles and developed in a lesson study, would enhance the understanding of chemical bonding among upper secondary school...
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‘Seeing’ chemistry: investigating the contribution of mental imagery strength on students’ thinking in relation to visuospatial problem solving in chemistry.

Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4RP00234B, Paper
Lauren Baade, Efpraxia Kartsonaki, Hassan Khosravi, Gwendolyn Angela Lawrie
Effective learning in chemistry education requires students to understand visual representations across multiple conceptual levels. Essential to this process are visuospatial skills which enable students to interpret and manipulate these...
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Student’s study behaviors as a predictor of performance in General Chemistry I

Chem. Educ. Res. Pract., 2025, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3RP00207A, Paper
Lorraine Laguerre Van Sickle , Regina F Frey
General chemistry is often the first course taken by students interested in careers in STEM and health fields, and therefore, is considered an essential course for the success and retention...
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Spin-degree manipulation for one-dimensional room-temperature ferromagnetism in a haldane system

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00134F, Communication
Pengfei Tan, Chuanhui Zhu, Xiaosheng Ni, Han-Qing Wu, Shuang Zhao, Tao Xia, Jinjin Yang, Tao Han, Mei-Huan Zhao, Yifeng Han, Yuanhua Xia, Zheng Deng, Muwei Wu, Dao-Xin Yao, Man-Rong Li
Exotic ferromagnetic order up to ∼700 K has been introduced in the well-known S = 1 Haldane system nickelate, Y2BaNiO5, induced by locally mixed S = 1 and 1/2 states (d8-Ni2+ and d9-Ni+) and oxygen vacancies along the finite chain segments.
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Facile strategy for intrinsic low-κ dielectric polymers: molecular design based on space charge conservation

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02034G, Communication
Wei Ren, Haoning Li, Xiao Huang, Xiujing Xing, Guangming Yan, Jie Yang, Gang Zhang
We propose an innovative strategy that utilizes the space charge distribution characteristics of the co-monomer to solve the trade-off between optimizing the dielectric performance of polymers and maintaining the other comprehensive properties.
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Superior energy storage properties in SrTiO3-based dielectric ceramics through all-scale hierarchical architecture

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1732-1740
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01965A, Communication
Chengyang Zuo, Jialing Xu, Shilin Yang, Zhiqin Cao, Hongtao Yu, Jingsong Liu, Xianhua Wei
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.
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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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Enhanced photocatalysis of metal/covalent organic frameworks by plasmonic nanoparticles and homo/hetero-junctions

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1611-1637
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01645E, Review Article
Yannan Liu, Shengyun Huang, Xing Huang, Dongling Ma
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.
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A UV non-hydrogen pure selenite nonlinear optical material for achieving balanced properties through framework-optimized structural transformation

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1704-1709
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01790G, Communication
Peng-Fei Li, Chun-Li Hu, Jiang-Gao Mao, Fang Kong
NCS NaLu(SeO3)2 was designed by framework-optimized structural transformation from CS NaGa(SeO3)2. NaLu(SeO3)2 exhibits large SHG responses, a wide band gap, a short UV cut-off edge, high LIDT, sufficient birefringence and high thermal stability.
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Robust myco-composites: a biocomposite platform for versatile hybrid-living materials

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1689-1703
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01277H, Communication
Open Access
Sabrina C. Shen, Nicolas A. Lee, William J. Lockett, Aliai D. Acuil, Hannah B. Gazdus, Branden N. Spitzer, Markus J. Buehler
We report the development of strong and robust myco-composites compatible with additive manufacturing. We exemplify unique applications of this hybrid-living materials platform with fabrication of bio-welded containers and flexible mycelium textiles.
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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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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

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1719-1731
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02115G, Communication
Liang Xie, Wei Zhou, Yuming Huang, Zhibin Qu, Longhao Li, Chaowei Yang, Yani Ding, Junfeng Li, Xiaoxiao Meng, Fei Sun, Jihui Gao, Guangbo Zhao, Yukun Qin
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.
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Novel magneto-electrocatalyst Cr2CO2-MXene for boosting nitrogen reduction to ammonia

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1769-1778
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01945D, Communication
Neng Li, Zhongyong Zhang, Zheng Wang, Bin Liu, Deyong Zhou, Xing Zhou, Peng Zhang, Xiujian Zhao
Gibbs free energy for electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction on Cr2CO2 with four magnetic states: NM, FM, Inter-AFM, and In-AFM.
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Distinguishing thermoelectric and photoelectric modes enables intelligent real-time detection of indoor electrical safety hazards

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1679-1688
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02187D, Communication
Gang Li, Chengzhi Chen, Zijian Liu, Qi Sun, Lirong Liang, Chunyu Du, Guangming Chen
Accurate identification and monitoring of indoor safety hazards can be achieved by integrating a photo-/thermoelectric material that exhibits different nominal Seebeck coefficients in the sensor.
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Integration of fine-tuned chiral donor with hybrid long/short-range charge-transfer for high-performance circularly polarized electroluminescence

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1752-1759
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02146G, Communication
Xiaojun Yin, Haoxin Huang, Nengquan Li, Wendi Li, Xuechao Mo, Manli Huang, Guohao Chen, Jingsheng Miao, Chuluo Yang
Synergistic integration of a fine-tuned chiral donor with hybrid long/short-range charge-transfer offers desirable circularly polarized emitters with both a high dissymmetry factor of 1.6 × 10−3 and maximum external quantum efficiency of 37.4%.
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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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Polyethylene fibers containing directional microchannels for passive radiative cooling

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1787-1796
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01881D, Communication
Mengxia Sun, Fei Peng, Shanshan Xu, Xianhu Liu, Kun Dai, Guoqiang Zheng, Chuntai Liu, Changyu Shen
The fabric woven by polyethylene fiber containing directional microchannels has excellent radiative cooling and self-cleaning property. Therefore, PFCDM fabric shows huge potential in the field of radiative cooling and human thermal management.
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Magnetically driven Janus conical vertical array for all-weather freshwater collection

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1779-1786
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02083E, Communication
Xiangyi Zhang, Mengyao Zhu, Junhao Chen, Zongwei Wang, Sanchuan Li, Huiyu Yang, Hongman Xu, Guang He, Ziwei Deng, Shaojin Gu, Xin Liu, Bin Shang
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.
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Advances and challenges in the modification of photoelectrode materials for photoelectrocatalytic water splitting

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1638-1657
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00020J, Review Article
Longyue Yang, Fang Li, Quanjun Xiang
With the increasing consumption of fossil fuels, the development of clean and renewable alternative fuels has become a top priority.
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Heterostructured grafting of NiFe-layered double hydroxide@TiO2 for boosting photoelectrochemical cathodic protection

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1808-1816
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02134C, Communication
Zhi-Jun Wang, Hui Xie, Seong Chan Jun, Jiang Li, Li Cheng Wei, Yu Chen Fang, Shude Liu, Ming Ma, Zheng Xing
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.
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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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A dual-responsive microemulsion with macroscale superlubricity and largely switchable friction

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1668-1678
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01978K, Communication
Siwei Chen, Hong Sun, Jian Liu, Jinyu Wang, Hongsheng Lu, Jingcheng Hao, Lu Xu, Weimin Liu
A dual-responsive microemulsion capable of providing macroscale superlubrication in a broad temperature range and switching its coefficient of friction by ∼25 fold is reported. It also shows ultrahigh colloidal stability and anti-freezing properties.
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A reflection on ‘A shape-memory scaffold for macroscale assembly of functional nanoscale building blocks’

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1608-1610
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH90010C, Commentary
Xiang-Sen Meng, Li-Bo Mao, Shu-Hong Yu
Yu et al. reflect on their first Materials Horizons paper (Mater. Horiz., 2014, https://doi.org/10.1039/c3mh00040k) published in the inaugural issue of the journal, and discuss how their work may have influenced the research field over the past decade.
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An adjustable multistage resistance switching behavior of a photoelectric artificial synaptic device with a ferroelectric diode effect for neuromorphic computing

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00064A, Communication
Xi-Cai Lai, Zhenhua Tang, Junlin Fang, Leyan Feng, Di-Jie Yao, Li Zhang, Yan-Ping Jiang, Qiu-Xiang Liu, Xin-Gui Tang, Yi-Chun Zhou, Jie Shang, Gao-Kuo Zhong, Ju Gao
The ever-growing information data has driven the pursuit of advanced BFCO thin-film synapses, which have multifunctionality, adjustable plasticity, unique photoelectric response, and optical memory effects detected by femtosecond lasers.
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Aluminothermic reduction of CeO2: mechanism of an economical route to aluminum–cerium alloys

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00087K, Communication
Open Access
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Alfred Amon, Emily E. Moore, Hunter B. Henderson, Jibril Shittu, Martin Kunz, Shane Kastamo, Nikolai Huotari, Adam Loukus, Ryan Ott, David Weiss, Scott K. McCall
Time-resolved X-ray diffraction enabled mechanistic insight into the aluminothermic reduction of CeO2. The environmentally friendly process enables a direct route to Al–Ce alloy production and a high-value use for excess Ce from rare earth mining.
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Fabrication of polymeric microspheres for biomedical applications

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01641B, Review Article
Xuebing Li, Luohuizi Li, Dehui Wang, Jun Zhang, Kangfeng Yi, Yucai Su, Jing Luo, Xu Deng, Fei Deng
A systematic summary of fabrication technologies, a variety of structures and biomedical applications of polymeric microspheres.
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Exploring negative thermal expansion materials with bulk framework structures and their relevant scaling relationships through multi-step machine learning

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01509B, Communication
Yu Cai, Chunyan Wang, Huanli Yuan, Yuan Guo, Jun-Hyung Cho, Xianran Xing, Yu Jia
We uses the multi-step ML method to mine 1000 potential NTE materials from ICSD, MPD and COD databases, and the presented phase diagram can serve as a preliminary criterion for judging and designing new NTE materials.
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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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A mechanochemical process to capture and separate carbon dioxide from natural gas using boron nitride nanosheets

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00188E, Communication
Srikanth Mateti, Ying (Ian) Chen, Gautham Sathikumar, Qi Han, Shiva Prasad, Reza Ghandehari Ferdowsi, Amrito Battacharjee
A mechanochemical process to store and separate CO2 gas using boron nitride nanosheets.
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Better nanoscience through open, collaborative, and critical discussions

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01781H, Opinion
Open Access
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Nathanne Cristina Vilela Rost, Maha Said, Mustafa Gharib, Raphaël Lévy, Federico Boem
Material science publications are the outcome of research, but they can contain errors. We advocate for post publication peer review as a way to collectively improve self-correction of science.
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Triplet–triplet annihilation-based photon upconversion using nanoparticles and nanoclusters

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00117F, Review Article
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Yoshiki Niihori, Taiga Kosaka, Yuichi Negishi
We introduce the triplet sensitizabilities of semiconductor nanoparticles and metal nanoclusters for triple–triplet annihilation-based photon upconversion. This review aims to explore the potential of new applications for inorganic nanomaterials.
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A bioactive calcium silicate nanowire-containing hydrogel for organoid formation and functionalization

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00228H, Communication
Wenping Ma, Yi Zheng, Guangzhen Yang, Hongjian Zhang, Mingxia Lu, Hongshi Ma, Chengtie Wu, Hongxu Lu
An optimized CS/GelMA composite hydrogel is designed for organoid development, which can be used as a substrate for supporting intestinal and liver organoid formation and functionalization.
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Excellent thermomagnetic power generation for harvesting waste heat via a second-order ferromagnetic transition

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02225K, Communication
Haodong Chen, Xianliang Liu, Yao Liu, Longlong Xie, Ziyuan Yu, Kaiming Qiao, Mingze Liu, Fengxia Hu, Baogen Shen, R. V. Ramanujan, Ke Chu, Hu Zhang
NiMnIn Heusler alloys with second-order ferromagnetic transition show good thermomagnetic generation (TMG) performance with zero hysteresis and a long-term service life, enabling them to be better candidates for practical applications of TMG.
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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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Intelligent micro/nanorobots based on biotemplates

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00114A, Review Article
Open Access
Ting Chen, Yuepeng Cai, Biye Ren, Beatriz Jurado Sánchez, Renfeng Dong
Micromotors based on biotemplates: nature meets controlled motion. Cutting edge advances and recent developments are described.
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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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Polarization double-enhancement strategy to achieve super low energy consumption with ultra-high energy storage capacity in BCZT-based relaxor ferroelectrics

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00322E, Communication
Zixiong Sun, Yuhan Bai, Hongmei Jing, Tian-Yi Hu, Kang Du, Qing Guo, Pan Gao, Ye Tian, Chunrui Ma, Ming Liu, Yongping Pu
Due to dielectric capacitors’ already-obtained fast charge-discharge speed, research has been focused on improving their Wrec. Increasing the polarization and enhancing the voltage endurance are efficient ways to reach higher...
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Advancing Lithium-Sulfur Battery Efficiency: Utilizing a 2D/2D g-C3N4@MXene Heterostructure to Enhance Sulfur Evolution Reactions and Regulate Polysulfides in Lean Electrolyte Conditions

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00200H, Communication
Vijay Kumar, Otavio Augusto Titton Dias, Abdelaziz Gouda, Ritu Malik, Mohini M. Sain
Lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) show promise for achieving a high energy density of 500 Wh/kg, despite challenges such as poor cycle life and low energy efficiency due to sluggish redox kinetics...
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Composited silk fibroins ensured adhesion stability and magnetic controllability of Fe3O4-nanoparticle coating on implant for biofilm treatment

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00097H, Communication
Kecheng Quan, Zhinan Mao, Yupu Lu, Yu Qin, Shuren Wang, Chunhao Yu, Xuewei Bi, Hao Tang, Xiaoxiang Ren, Dafu Chen, Yan Cheng, Yong Wang, Yufeng Zheng, Dandan Xia
Magnetic propulsion of nano-/micro-robots is an effective way to treat implant-associated infections by physically destroying biofilm structures to enhance antibiotic killing.
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Biphenyl Tetracarboxylic Acid based Metal-Organic Frameworks: A Case of Topology-Dependent Thermal Expansion

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02185H, Communication
Zhanning Liu, Chengyong Xing, Shaowen Wu, Min Ma, Jian Tian
The large inherent flexibility and highly modular nature of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) made them ideal candidates for the study of negative thermal expansion (NTE). Among the diverse organic ligands, the...
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