RSC – J. Mater. Chem. A latest articles- Novel Electrochemical ion-exchange of LixNa3-xZr2Si2PO12 (LNZSP): A Li-ion Conducting Solid Electrolyte for Battery Applications November 5, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5TA06485F, PaperJongwoo Kim, Youngjin Kim, Youngsik Kim, Yongil KimAs the demand for high-performance and safer batteries continues to grow, solid electrolytes are emerging as essential alternatives to conventional liquid electrolytes, which are prone to leakage, flammability, and thermal...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Jongwoo Kim
- Theoretical Study of 2D Polymeric C24 Networks as High-Performance Anchoring Materials for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries November 5, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5TA06679D, PaperJiguang Du, Jiahao Deng, Mingyang Shi, Gang JiangLithium-sulfur batteries are seen as a promising next-generation energy storage system, offering numerous advantages; however, their large-scale commercialization encounters many challenges. This study employs first-principles calculations and ab initio molecular...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Jiguang Du
- Hydrogen Evolution on Halogenated MXenes via Surface Termination Engineering: A Data-Informed Computational and Experimental Strategy November 5, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5TA06531C, PaperAnkita Kumari, Shivangi Singh, Ram Munde, Aejaz Ul Bashir, Pravin Popinand Ingole, Dibyajyoti GhoshSurface termination engineering in two-dimensional (2D) MXenes offers a transformative approach to tune electrocatalytic performance, particularly for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). While oxygen- and fluorine-terminated MXenes have dominated catalytic...The content of this RSS […]Ankita Kumari
- Construction of CF@Cu x O/FeCoO nanowire arrays with an optimized bandgap to facilitate photo-assisted electrocatalytic water splitting November 5, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5TA06655G, PaperXiankui Lv, Qian Rong, Muhammad Arif, Jing Xie, Amjad Nisar, Mashkoor Ahmad, Weibin Zhang, Ting ZhuThe unsatisfactory photoelectrochemical (PEC) performances of hydrogen/oxygen evolution reaction (HER/OER) for overall water splitting is predominantly owing to the poor light absorption, severe photocorrosion, and sluggish kinetics of photogenerated charge...The content of […]Xiankui Lv
- Autonomous aqueous H2O2 production with a carboxylate-functionalized polythiophene November 5, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5TA07162C, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Cecilia Bruschi, Asaminew Yerango Shimolo, Johanna Heimonen, Qilun Zhang, Mats Fahlman, Mikhail Vagin, Renee KroonWe report a novel carboxylate-functionalized polythiophene that spontaneously produces ~1•10 -4 mol H2O2 g -1 polymer in the […]Cecilia Bruschi
- Synergistic Oxygen Vacancy and Pt Single-Atom Engineering in Hollow SnO₂ Nanospheres for Ultrasensitive ppb-Level DMMP Detection November 5, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5TA04951B, PaperHaizhen Li, Gang Wu, Jun Shen, Likun Chen, Yan Cui, He Zheng, Maolin Zhang, Qingyu Ma, Yongchao ZhengThe critical need for detecting neurotoxic nerve agents (e.g., Sarin) demands advanced vapor sensors. Herein, we develop Pt single-atom-decorated oxygen vacancy-rich SnO₂ hollow nanospheres (SnO₂/Pt-0.5) through synergistic material engineering for...The […]Haizhen Li
- Targeted tuning of water adsorption at P/P 0 = 0.2 in multivariate metal-organic frameworks for boosting water-sorption-driven refrigeration † November 5, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5TA06693J, PaperYan-Chen Qian, Pei-Ru Chen, Enyu Wu, Feng-Fan Lu, Bin Li, Guodong QianWater-based adsorption refrigeration has emerged as a promising solution to reduce global energy consumption and environmental pollution caused by heating and cooling demand. While numerous metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Yan-Chen Qian
- A comprehensive review of mechanism-based catalyst design and applications for electrochemical ozone production November 5, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5TA06758H, Review ArticleDoyeop Kim, Joyjit Kundu, Jinwon Choi, Sang-Il Choi, Kwangyeol Lee, Taehyun KwonOzone (O3) is a green oxidant with significant potential for wastewater treatment, and thus, its production has been extensively studied over the past decades. Among various ozone generation methods, electrochemical...The content of this RSS Feed […]Doyeop Kim
- Gas-solid triboelectric nanogenerator formed by ionized air for harvesting energy of ionized air November 5, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5TA06434A, PaperXian-Lei Zhang, Lin-Xin Wu, Gang Zheng, Hao Dong, Meng-Jie Li, Jun Zhang, Yun-Ze Long, Meng-Nan LiuTriboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) can harvest a variety of low-frequency natural energies, such as wind, heat, and ocean energy. Existing studies on gas-solid triboelectric nanogenerators (GS-TENGs) predominantly concern the utilization of...The content of […]Xian-Lei Zhang
- Simulation of electrical and thermal characteristics of a short circuit inside a boehmite composite separator November 5, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5TA06024A, PaperHao Zhang, Ling Yang, Xingxu Gao, Yilai Gao, Haowei Hua, Xiaoli Fan, Xianli Huang, Tao Wang, Jianping HeLithium dendrite morphology and composite separator coating thickness influence internal electrical-thermal behaviour during short circuits in lithium-ion batteries. Studying this influence is important for understanding how to make batteries safer.To […]Hao Zhang
- Over-discharge-induced capacity degradation mechanisms in large-capacity semi-solid-state lithium-ion batteries November 4, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5TA06925D, PaperShanPeng Qin, Yan Lyu, Jie Gao, Yong WangOver-discharge aging of large-format semi-solid-state Li-ion batteries is dominated by cathode cracking and CEI growth, which can be quantitatively tracked by ultrasonic attenuation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of […]ShanPeng Qin
- Jahn-Teller Distortion for Oxygen Evolution Reaction: From Fundamental Insights to Catalyst Design November 4, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5TA08048G, Review ArticleBaghendra Singh, Apparao DraksharapuOverall efficiency of water electrolysis is largely hindered by the high energy demand of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). Overcoming this bottleneck is essential for the development of an energy-efficient...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryBaghendra Singh
- Electrochemical pretreatment of thienothiophene/single-walled carbon nanotubes: a flexible and binder-free electrode with enhanced energy performance as a positive electrode for asymmetric supercapacitors November 4, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5TA06430A, PaperRecep Isci, Koray Bahadir Donmez, Zehra Cobandede, Barun Chakrabarti, Nilgun Karatepe, Turan OzturkThe hybrid electrode based on thienothiophene (TT) and single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) exhibits a superior specific capacitance of 355.3 F g−1 as a flexible hybrid asymmetric supercapacitor after electrochemical pretreatment.To cite this article before page […]Recep Isci
- Atomic Layer Deposition of NiOx: Harnessing the Potential of New Precursor Combinations for Photoelectrochemical Water Oxidation November 4, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5TA04555J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Vyshnav Kannampalli, Marcel Schmickler, Bruno Fabre, Ludovic Largeau, Antoine Seyeux , Alvarez Jose, Simon D. Elliott, Anjana Devi, Lionel SantinacciAtomic layer deposition enables the fabrication of uniform, conformal, and pinhole-free thin films […]Vyshnav Kannampalli
- Data Integrity in Materials Science in the Era of AI: Balancing Accelerated Discovery with Responsible Science and Innovation November 4, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5TA05512A, Perspective Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Nik Reeves-McLaren, Sarah Moth-Lund ChristensenThe rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into materials chemistry, while promising accelerated advancements, also introduces profound challenges to research validity and trustworthiness. We address critical issues stemming […]Nik Reeves-McLaren
- Enhanced nitrate electrosynthesis by in situ growth of CoS2 nanoparticles on poly(zwitterionic liquids) functionalized polypyrrole nanotubes based on accurate nitrate detection November 4, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5TA07104F, PaperHui Mao, Qiong Wu, Shengke Ma, Shuyao Wu, Daliang Liu, Xueyan Liu, Rui ZhangThe effective nitrate electrosynthesis can be achieved over CoS2/PVIPS/PPyNTs with a yield of 41.14 μg h−1 mgact.−1 at 1.75 V (vs. RHE). In situ SO32−-to-SO42− conversion on CoS2 reduces the energy barrier of the […]Hui Mao
- Alkane diols as a new organic phase change material encapsulated in densely packed and stacked carbonized microspheres for thermal energy storage November 4, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5TA07136D, PaperYanqing Wang, Weidong Liang, Jiyan Li, Hanxue Sun, An LiA novel PEG-inspired alkane diol PCM was encapsulated in carbonized, densely stacked COF microspheres and packaged with copper foil tape for thermal energy storage, exhibiting good thermal storage performance.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use […]Yanqing Wang
- Surface pH Modulation of Amorphous Manganese Oxide for Enhanced Supercapacitor Performance November 4, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5TA03483C, PaperQishen Hou, Zihao Zhou, Longmeng Wei, Jiafen Liang, Yifen Zou, Kangdi Lin, Kai Yan, Ming Sun, Lin YuManganese oxide shows great promise as an electrode material for supercapacitors due to its high theoretical specific capacitance, cost-effectiveness, abundant oxygen vacancies, and adjustable surface characteristics. Current research extensively focuses...The […]Qishen Hou
- Fluorine doped β-Ni(OH)2-Ti3C2 MXene Composite: A Bifunctional Electrode November 4, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5TA07315D, PaperMohanraj Madeshwaran, M. Aparnasree, K. S. Rajni, Sangaraju Shanmugam, Ulaganathan ManiDeveloping a multifunctional material with high capacity, good electrocatalytic behavior in both OER and HER, and long-term stability is a significant challenge in electrochemical applications. In this work, the fluorine-doped...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Mohanraj Madeshwaran
- Lead-Optimized Design of Metal-Organic Frameworks for Trace SF6 Capture November 4, 2025J. Mater. Chem. A, 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5TA06940H, CommunicationNickolas Gantzler, Jackson Geary, Jacob Harvey, R Eric Sikma, Raphael A Reyes, Caith E Mckeown, Scott Bobbitt, Jason P. Sammon, Dorina F. Sava GallisThe recovery of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) at trace concentrations (ppmv) from leaks, exhaust emissions, accidental release, or decommissioned equipment is critically important due to […]Nickolas Gantzler
- Novel Electrochemical ion-exchange of LixNa3-xZr2Si2PO12 (LNZSP): A Li-ion Conducting Solid Electrolyte for Battery Applications November 5, 2025
