Rational utilization of abundant renewable resources in the ambient environment is a key pathway to alleviating the energy crisis. Hydrovoltaic energy generation (HEG) has advanced significantly over the past decade,...
Surface functionalisation of polymeric materials is a key strategy for imparting advanced interfacial properties; however, many existing methods rely on wet chemical processes or plasma treatments that can compromise bulk...
Systematic elongation of the thia[ n ]helicene backbone markedly amplifies chiroptical responses, delivering both absorption and luminescence dissymmetry factors of up to 10 −2 , representing a high-performance benchmark for helicene-based systems.
Correction for ‘Cell membrane-coated nanomicrospheres mimicking stem cell functions enhance angiogenesis for dental pulp regeneration’ by Yao Chen et al. , Mater. Chem. Front. , 2025, 9 , 2384–2395, https://doi.org/10.1039/d5qm00098j.
An amphiphilic Zn-MOF acts as phase-transfer (PT) catalyst for nucleophilic substitution reactions. The mechanism combined electrophile activation via anion complexation and PT catalysis via an intricate balance of hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity.
Terminal-halogen variation controls organic cation disorder and symmetry evolution in nitroprusside hybrids, raising the phase-transition temperature from 207 to 317 K while preserving reversible nitrosyl photoisomerization.
Single-component white-light emitters are attractive for solid-state lighting because they simplify device architecture and improve colour stability. Herein, we report a donor-symmetry engineering strategy for developing metal-free thieno[2,3-d]pyrimidine-based fluorophores with...
Traditional conductive hydrogels generally have bottlenecks such as weak conductive anisotropy, complexpreparation process, serious multi-component functional coupling interference, and single function, which greatly limit their deep application in the frontier...
Co doping lowers the phase-transition barrier and strengthens glucose adsorption for efficient biomass upgrading coupled with hydrogen evolution.
A study showcasing the design of DOPO-polyimide/PAN hybrid separators for mechanically robust and flame-retardant high-voltage separators.
This review summarizes recent advances in stimuli-responsive chromic materials constructed via supramolecular host–guest strategies. Five macrocyclic hosts (crown ethers, cyclodextrins, calixarenes, cucurbiturils, and pillararenes) are highlighted.
Supramolecular perovskite materials based on cyclometalated dicyanidometallates and polar organic cations work as effective luminescent switchable dielectrics.
This review presents the design processes of hydrogel polymer electrolyte from monomer selection to zinc-ion batteries applications, focusing on strategies related to structure, performance, and interface stability.
The present study investigates the effect of polymorphic phases of poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) on the solid-state fractional order capacitor (SSFOC) properties of WS 2 /PVDF nanocomposite films.
Self-powered wound healing using a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG). This promotes faster tissue regeneration, as evidenced by improved healing progression from day 1 to day 9 in treated samples.
This review provides an overview of ionic liquids as piezoionic materials and piezoelectric performance enhancers, emphasizing their mechanisms, fabrication strategies, and emerging applications in sensors, actuators, and energy harvesting.
Energy consumption for maintaining comfortable indoor temperatures accounts for a significant portion of global energy usage. Thermal insulation materials are crucial for energy-efficient buildings, but conventional materials often face environmental...
The article deals with 2D nanomaterials and their special characteristics in view of their applications in detection and elimination of waterborne pathogens.
Thermal-based droplet analysis enables label-free composition sensing from fundamentals to biomedical applications.
