RSC – Mater. Horiz. latest articles- Gate-Controllable Quadri-Layertronics in 2D Multiferroic Antiferromagnet June 4, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00242G, CommunicationTing Zhang, Mingsheng Wang, Xilong Xu, Ying Dai, Yandong MaLayertronics that manifests layer Hall effect is typically considered to intrinsically possess binary physics. Using symmetry arguments and a low-energy k·p model, we show that the layer physics in layertronics...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Ting Zhang
- Multivariate modulation of Zr6 UiO-66 for enhanced cooperative CO2 adsorption through defect multi-functionalisation June 4, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00650C, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Carmen Rosales-Martínez, Sousa Javan Nikkhah, Marcileia Zanatta, Juan Carlos Martínez, Matthias Vandichel, Isabel Abánades LázaroThe multivariate modulation of MOFs allows for the simultaneous introduction of multiple functionalities at defect sites during synthesis, enhancing the […]Carmen Rosales-Martínez
- Customizing ZnIn2S4 Photocatalyst by Regulating Sulfur Source for C(sp3)−H Transformation June 4, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00827A, CommunicationJian-Hui Zheng, Chang-Long Tan, Ming-Yu Qi, Zi-Rong Tang, Yi-Jun XuHarnessing the power of photoredox catalysis for the selective C(sp3)−H activation and oxidation of alkyl aromatics represents a cutting-edge approach to transforming petroleum-derived feedstocks into value-added C(sp3)−C(sp3) coupled chemicals. Herein,...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Jian-Hui Zheng
- Cross-Dimensional Assembly of MXene/SiO2/KNF Composite Aerogels for Radar and Infrared Stealth June 3, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00667H, CommunicationShuo Zhang, Fushuo Wu, Feiyue Hu, Peiying Hu, Miaoping Li, Peng Zeng, Peigen Zhang, Tianyu Wang, Shuangshuang Chen, Jian Liu, Longzhu Cai, Zhengming SunRadar/infrared-compatible stealth materials enhance survivability by reducing the radar cross-section and suppressing infrared signatures. However, the significant differences in frequency characteristics across electromagnetic wavebands present challenges […]Shuo Zhang
- Scab-inspired strong adhesive tapes with self-detachment based on water-mediated destruction of polymer crystals June 2, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00560D, CommunicationYichen Zhou, Yicheng Zhu, Xing Zhang, Ying Zheng, Junfeng Liu, Yongzhong Bao, Guorong Shan, Jinjun Yang, Pengju Pan, Chengtao YuStrong adhesive tapes with water-triggered self-detachment are designed based on crystallization and destruction of polymer crystals. The tapes show great potential for use in smart adhesives for human motion detection […]Yichen Zhou
- Enhanced Stimuli-Responsive Phase Change Gels through Pickling-Enabled Ion Permeation June 2, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00597C, CommunicationPeimin Yu, Xiong Wang, Ziye Ling, Xiaoming Fang, Zheng-Guo Zhang, Steven WangSupercooled phase change materials (PCMs) are desirable for thermal regulation in energy storage, electronics thermal management, and biomedical applications owing to their reversible phase change transitions and exceptional thermal energy...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Peimin Yu
- A Combined Plastic Shaping Method for Powder Metallurgy Complex Multi-Material Structures June 2, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00461F, CommunicationMengxiong Chen, Decai Ouyang, Yang Fu, Heng Zou, Hui-Wen Xiong, Lei Zhang, Kechao ZhouThe preparation of complex metal, ceramic, and cermet multi-material structures has long been limited by processing challenges. In this study, we introduce a combined plastic shaping (CPS) method utilising feedstocks...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Mengxiong Chen
- Crystalline Porous Membrane Devices: Emerging Architectures for Carbon-Neutral Technologies June 2, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00766F, Review ArticleZifeng Chen, Chong Li, Zerong Ge, Shicong Wu, Bin Liang, Xian-He BuCrystalline porous materials, including metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent-organic frameworks (COFs), and hydrogen-bonded frameworks (HOFs) are a class of functional materials with periodic extended frameworks, abundant pore structures, designable and adjustable...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Zifeng Chen
- Advances in mechanically active materials for soft wearable electronics June 2, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00563A, Review ArticleKedong Wu, Weixiang He, Ruyue Zhong, Zhongyi Nie, Xiang Lin, Meng-Di HanSoft wearable electronics provide a seamless interface between the human body and electronic systems to support real-time, continuous, long-term monitoring in healthcare and other applications. Incorporating mechanically active materials to...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The […]Kedong Wu
- Bio-based derived carbon materials for permittivity metamaterials: dual efficacy of electromagnetic wave protection and Joule heating June 1, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00379B, CommunicationChenchen Wang, Xiuyi Lin, Chuanshuang Hu, Yao Ding, Zhuoqun Wang, Yonghui Zhou, Xi Lin, Jiangtao XuCW@PBD composites with trace PBD loading achieve negative permittivity, enabling superior EMI shielding (39.0 dB), microwave absorption (RLmin = −49.2 dB), and Joule heating (255.68 °C at 3.0 V).To cite this article before page […]Chenchen Wang
- Array-Level MXene Electrode Flexible Long-Term-Plasticity Synaptic Transistors June 1, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00447K, CommunicationZifan Wang, Jiahao Zhu, Dexing Liu, Qinqi Ren, Rui Qiu, Qi Liu, Wanting Wang, Yufeng Jin, Min ZhangArtificial nervous devices are expected to emulate the information processing methods of human brain to achieve high-speed low-power computing, where synaptic transistors simulate the input and storage mechanisms in response...The content of […]Zifan Wang
- Engineering the Nano-Bio Interface: Challenges and Opportunities for Predicting the Surface Properties of Monolayer-Protected Nanoparticles June 1, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00310E, FocusCarlos A Huang-Zhu, Reid C Van LehnThe surface properties of biologically active nanoparticles (NPs) are often dictated by synthetic ligands that are grafted to the NP core to form a protecting monolayer. Ligand selection is thus...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryCarlos A Huang-Zhu
- Flexible Point-of-Use Phosphate Electrochemical Sensors Based on Electrodeposited Molybdenum Oxide June 1, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00692A, CommunicationSiqi Yu, Xiyu Sun, Zinan Yu, Jinwook Jung, Satoshi Ishii, Christopher T. Hayes, Valerie Pierre, Amar H Flood, Jason Azoulay, Tse Nga NgTo enable in-situ phosphate monitoring for healthcare and environmental sustainability, this work demonstrates an electrochemical sensor based on electrodeposited mixed-valence molybdenum oxide (MoOx) for selective phosphate sensing […]Siqi Yu
- Continuous monomer supply for highly monodisperse Ag2Te colloidal quantum dots for SWIR photodetectors June 1, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00600G, CommunicationHa-Neul Kim, Doheon Yoo, Abhishek Sharma, Min-Jae ChoiA continuous injection strategy was developed to synthesize large-sized, uniform Ag2Te CQDs. The resulting SWIR photodetectors showed enhanced photoresponse with a responsivity of 2.0 mA W−1 under 1550 nm illumination.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Ha-Neul Kim
- Out-of-plane quadrupolar excitons in Ruddlesden-Popper perovskites: theoretical insights into effects of organic spacer cations May 29, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00166H, CommunicationQingjie Feng, Xu Zhang, Guangjun NanTwo-dimensional (2D) Ruddlesden-Popper perovskites (RPPs), a kind of semiconductor materials with strong quantum and dielectric confinement, offer a valuable platform for studying excitonic properties. However, the effects of organic spacer...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryQingjie Feng
- Heterostructural amorphous catalysts decorated membranes with excellent anti-fouling performances in wastewater purification May 29, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00489F, CommunicationYuling yang, Yingxin Zhang, Ping Zhu, Gang Wang, Lijing Zhu, Zhixiang Zeng, Zhanghui WangThe hydrophilic and underwater superoleophobic membranes can handle membrane pollution from low-viscous oils in oily wastewater, but application in high-viscous oils and other foulants is limited. In this study, the...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Yuling yang
- Orthogonal Three-Dimensional Manipulation of Chiro-Photonic Hybrid-Architecture Enabling High-Order Information Encryption May 29, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00637F, CommunicationXuan Liu, Peizhi Sun, Yifei Wang, Conglong Yuan, Honglong Hu, Zhi-Gang ZhengExploring multidimensional microstructure manipulation for tailored optical and physical properties remains a fundamental challenge in photonic materials engineering, primarily hindered by multi-field response correlations in self-assembling systems and inherent static...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Xuan Liu
- Anion-mediated unusual enhancement of negative thermal expansion in the oxyfluoride of PbTiO3 May 28, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00251F, CommunicationZhao Pan, Yue-Wen Fang, Sergey A. Nikolaev, Lin Wu, Jie Zhang, Mengqi Ye, Jin Liu, Xubin Ye, Xiao Wang, Takumi Nishikubo, Yuki Sakai, Runze Yu, Shogo Kawaguchi, Nianpeng Lu, Yoshihiro Kuroiwa, Jun Chen, Masaki Azuma, Xianran Xing, Youwen LongEnhanced NTE accompanied by a reduced c/a was observed in the […]Zhao Pan
- Biomimetic differently structured and multi-branched hydrogel tubes inspired by bud-growth of plants May 28, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00349K, CommunicationGuoqiang Lu, Jingyu Jin, Yicheng Wang, Guohua Wang, Jun Nie, Xiaoqun ZhuAn innovative method to prepare differently structured and multi-branched hydrogel tubes based on sodium alginate/copper ions (Na-Alg/Cu2+) inspired by apical growth and the bud-growth of plants (bud-notching and bud-picking).To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use […]Guoqiang Lu
- Perfusable and Toughening Cardiac Patch with Hierarchically Branched Microchannels for Myocardial Infarction Revascularization May 28, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00736D, CommunicationShuaibing Liu, Kexin Feng, Zhenhao Teng, Ruiyue Zhao, Xinchang Kang, Qi Chen, Yi Yuan, Xiaomeng Li, Jianglin WangA cardiac patch is a promising therapeutic graft for repairing infarcted myocardium and preventing irreversible ventricular remodeling. However, most existing patches lack perfusable microchannels and exhibit poor fatigue resistance, making...The content of […]Shuaibing Liu
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