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- Recent progress in Copper Nanomaterials: Catalysis, Energy, Biomedicine, and Environmental applications September 16, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00484E, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Snigdha Singh, Khushboo Aggarwal, Anamika Brahma, Nisha Kharb, Yashaswi Sharma, Priyanshu Rajput, Bhoomi Sachdeva, Aarushi Singh, Ramesh ChandraCopper-based nanocomposites have gained growing attention due to their high stability, reusability, biocompatibility, and antimicrobial properties, […]Snigdha Singh
- Evolution of Giant Exchange Bias with Ferromagnetic Ordering and Robust Memory Effect by Strain Engineering MoS2 in Weak Antiferromagnetic Gating September 16, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00565E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Shatabda Bhattacharya, Irina A. Kühne, Tatsuhiko Ohto, Hirokazu TadaThe emergence of 2D ferromagnetism in MoS2 layers induced by an inherently non-magnetic material like NiOOH is an interesting area of research. This result is of […]Shatabda Bhattacharya
- Spectroscopic matching in semitransparent solar cells with I–Br mixed halide perovskite and DMD electrode September 15, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00972C, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Olfa Selmi, Antonella Lorusso, Marco Mazzeo, Jaume-Adrià Alberola-Borràs, Rosario Vidal, Eva M. Barea, Rafael S. Sánchez, Iván Mora-Seró, Sofia MasiThis work shows spectroscopic matching between mixed halide perovskites and WO3/Ag/WO3 electrodes, enabling improved optical […]Olfa Selmi
- Insights to the N2O decomposition in environmental catalysis: evaluation and advanced outlook September 14, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00668F, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Khezina Rafiq, Mamoona Sabir, Iqra Sadia, Zeeshan Abid, Muhammad Arif Nadeem, Ejaz HussainNitrous oxide (N2O) is a potent greenhouse gas and a significant contributor to stratospheric ozone depletion. Its emission arises from a […]Khezina Rafiq
- PTX-loaded Fe3O4@polydopamine nanoparticle complexes for antitumor therapy Cell Carcinoma: Synergistic Chemotherapy and In Vivo Efficacy September 14, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00622H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Jie Zhang, Qingkun Jiang, Zichen Xu, Zhiliang Nie, Runying Guo, Yang Liu, Xinjian Zhang, Wei Li, Jiaxuan QiuOral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) stands as one of the most prevalent malignant neoplasms in the head […]Jie Zhang
- Transition metal oxide/chalcogenide-integrated MXene heterostructures: emerging materials for supercapacitors and water splitting September 14, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00706B, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Sandra Mathew, Kalathiparambil Rajendra Pai Sunajadevi, Dephan PinheiroThe growing global demand for sustainable energy solutions necessitates advancements in energy storage and conversion technologies, aligning with the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.To cite this […]Sandra Mathew
- Green synthesized cerium oxide nanorods using Curcuma longa extract for response surface methodology-based photocatalytic degradation application September 14, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00717H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Jawayria Najeeb, Sadia Akram, Sumaira Naeem, Hummera Rafique, Muhammad Tayyab, Zara MukaddasIn this study, green fabrication of cerium oxide (CeO2) nanoparticles (CNRs) was achieved by utilizing Curcuma longa extract.To cite this article before page […]Jawayria Najeeb
- Formation of the (Ti,V)(C,N) solid solutions by HPHT sintering of mechanically alloyed TiC–VN powder mixtures September 14, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00805K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.N. M. Belyavina, V. V. Kuryliuk, A. M. Kuryliuk, D. A. Stratiichuk, S. P. Starik, O. I. NakonechnaNanocrystalline Ti1−xVxC0.5N0.5 solid solutions were synthesized by mechanochemical activation and HPHT sintering. The materials show homogeneous microstructure, […]N. M. Belyavina
- Beyond Antibiotics: Novel Solutions to Address Antibacterial Resistance September 14, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00552C, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Afsaneh Arshadiedlo, Kamran Akhbari, David James HenryIn recent years, there has been a significant increase in antibacterial resistance, leading to a decline in the effectiveness of antibiotic drugs. This situation underscores the urgent […]Afsaneh Arshadiedlo
- Cost-effective carbon foam/paraffin composites for enhanced multifunctional energy conversion and storage September 11, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00482A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Arya Rahmani, Ali Mohseni Ahangar, Mahdi Maleki, Rouhollah Ahmadi, Ahmad ShokriehCarbon foam/paraffin composites with direct Joule heating capability and enhanced thermoelectric efficiency are developed.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the […]Arya Rahmani
- A novel n–p–n type ZnO/BiOI/AgI ternary heterojunction with enhanced visible-light photocatalytic performance for pollutant degradation and antibacterial applications September 11, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00354G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Xinxin Li, Lianjie Du, Zhou Wan, Doudou Xu, Chen LiuAn n–p–n type ZnO/BiOI/AgI heterojunction was developed, exhibiting enhanced visible-light photocatalytic and antibacterial performance. The mechanism of degradation and disinfection involves efficient charge separation and […]Xinxin Li
- Exploration of charge transfer interaction, terahertz analysis, Z-scan and nonlinear optical properties of morpholinium 3,5-dinitrosalicylate (M35DNS): a spectroscopic and computational approach September 11, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00516G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.M. R. Kannan, Thiyagarajan Maadhu, Ajinkya Punjal, Ruturaj Puranik, Utkarsh Pandey, Shriganesh S. Prabhu, T. C. Sabari Girisun, Naini Bajaj, Amartya Sengupta, G. Vinitha, T. VijayakumarThe structural, vibrational, and NLO properties of morpholinium 3,5-dinitrosalicylate […]M. R. Kannan
- Synergistic Electrochemical Detection of Ciprofloxacin Using Bismuth Vanadate Nanocomposite-Modified Activated Carbon Derived from Banana Peel Biomass September 10, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00168D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Nokuthula Mekgoe, Nonhlangabezo Mabuba, Duduzile Nkosi, Kriveshini PillayCiprofloxacin (CPX) is a persistent antibiotic pollutant that poses significant environmental challenges, requiring innovative detection methods. This study developed a novel nanocomposite sensor using activated carbon from […]Nokuthula Mekgoe
- Exploring the Dual Role of TEMPO-Oxidized Cellulose Nanofibers in CdSe Quantum Dots Synthesis for Biocomposites in Metal Ion Chemosensing September 10, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00700C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Jhonny M. C. Cifuentes, Daniel A Amaya-García, Cristian Blanco-Tirado, Marianny Y. CombarizaTEMPO-oxidized cellulose nanofibers (TOCNs) are commonly used to develop hybrid functional materials. Aldehyde moieties in TOCNs allow them to act as a reducing […]Jhonny M. C. Cifuentes
- Engineered Mn-Zn Doped Ferrite Nanomaterials: Exploring Magnetothermal Effects for Cancer Treatment September 10, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00412H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Rushikesh Fopase, Krishna Priya Hazarika, Jyoti Prasad Borah, Lalit M. PandeyThe present work investigates the potential of Mn-Zn doped ferrites (FMZ) nanoparticles for magnetic hyperthermia, focusing on the optimization of magnetic characteristics to enhance […]Rushikesh Fopase
- Self-assembly of carbamylated lysine repeat peptide amphiphiles into fibrillar nanostructures September 9, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D4MA01239A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Vivek Shekhar, Tamalika Paul, Joshna Dharmendrabhai Gadhavi, Sharad GuptaPeptide amphiphilicity enables self-assembly, forming well-defined structures such as micelles and polymersomes. The exploration of hydrophilic lysine-rich peptides with hydrophobic lipid modifications at the N-terminus to […]Vivek Shekhar
- Tuning the nonlinear optical properties of SnO2–rGO nanocomposites: exploration using conventional Z-scan and thermal lensing models September 9, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00790A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Pulak Das Gupta, Md Kamal Uddin, Suptajoy Barua, Umma Sumaia Akter Meem, Md. Jubair Ahmed Sourov, Tanvir Ahmed, Md Wahadoszamen, Rumana A. Jahan, Ishtiaque M. SyedThis study investigates the nonlinear optical properties of SnO2–rGO […]Pulak Das Gupta
- Clay-Based Polyurethane Foam Nanocomposites for Thermal Insulation September 8, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00651A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Tomonori Watanabe, Haruna Sasaki, Yuhei Nakashima, Nobuyoshi Miyamoto, Hideki Takamura, Kunihiro Nakano, Tomohiko OkadaPolyurethane foams are classes of cellular plastics that exhibit mechanical robustness and lightness; they are widely applied as thermal insulators in […]Tomonori Watanabe
- Thermal and rheological transitions of high performance semicrystalline polyaryletherketone (PAEK) polymers in material extrusion (MEX) September 8, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00735F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Melany McBean, Monis Luqman, Nan Yi, Adam Chaplin, Oana GhitaThe time taken to reach key transition temperatures in MEX can be obtained using the cooling profile and thermomechanical transitions.To cite this article before page […]Melany McBean
- High Photo Detectivity, Responsivity under Time-Dependent Laser-Irradiation of Cu40Sb40S20 Thin Films for Photodetector Application September 7, 2025Mater. Adv., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00505A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Laxmikanta Mahapatra, Prabhukrupa Chinmay Kumar, Prabhudutta Pradhan, Devarajan Alagarasan, Sripan Chinnaiyah, Ramakanta NaikThe emerging ternary Cu-Sb-S materials from the I-V-VI family semiconductor with p-type conductivity are considered alternative absorber materials due to their tunable […]Laxmikanta Mahapatra
- Recent progress in Copper Nanomaterials: Catalysis, Energy, Biomedicine, and Environmental applications September 16, 2025