RSC – Mater. Adv. latest articles- Controlled sulfidation of silver: a pathway to Ag2S for short-term synaptic emulation January 20, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01446H, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Shreepooja Bhat, Namitha Bannur, Nanditha Thayyath Kizhakkeveettil, Rajashekhar Pujar, Gurumurthy Sangam ChandrasekharThe Ag2S thin film is formed by sulfurization of Ag film using H2S exposure, followed by structural transformation into FCC and monoclinic phases. […]Shreepooja Bhat
- Tunable Multifunctionalities in BaTiO3–La0.835Na0.165MnO3 Composites: From UV to Visible Absorption and Nonmagnetic to Room-Temperature Ferromagnetism January 20, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01177A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Lozil Denzil Mendonca, El-Kebir Hlil, Mamatha D DaivajnaThe composites of ferroelectric BaTiO3 and ferromagnetic La0.835Na0.165MnO3 viz. (1-x) BaTiO3 : (x) La0.835Na0.165MnO3, x=0, 10, 20, 30, 50, 100 (in %) were prepared using conventional solid-state […]Lozil Denzil Mendonca
- Numerical Modeling of Electrochemical Transport and Discharge Mechanisms in Hierarchically Porous Lithium-Ion Electrodes January 20, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00902B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Debanjan Sarker, Rajendra Kumar Bordia, Ulf D. SchillerHierarchical porous microstructures are promising candidates for lithium battery electrodes that maintain capacity and specific energy at high charging and discharging rates. The electrolyte channels embedded in […]Debanjan Sarker
- Eco-inspired synthesis of a melamine formaldehyde-reinforced onion peel biochar/alginate composite for efficient lead ion removal from wastewater January 19, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01050K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Sarah A. Felemban, Alaa O. BaryyanAn eco-friendly MF-reinforced onion-peel biochar/alginate composite removes Pb2+ efficiently, with 309.4 m² g−1 surface area and high batch (348.9 mg g−1) and column (232.7 mg g−1) adsorption.To cite this […]Sarah A. Felemban
- Multifaceted Advances in TiO₂-Based Photocatalysts for PFAS Degradation: A Critical Review of Mechanisms, Modifications, and Challenges January 19, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01247C, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Avtar Singh, Thiagarajan SoundappanThe global persistence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) poses significant environmental and human health risks, driving regulatory action and intensified research into effective remediation strategies. Photocatalysis has emerged as...The […]Avtar Singh
- Raman Spectroscopy of Electrochemically Exfoliated Graphene: Defect Evolution, Doping Effects, and Interpretive Frameworks January 19, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01009H, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Moshawe MaditoElectrochemical exfoliation offers a scalable method for graphene production, but it introduces a complex interplay of structural defects, chemical functionalization, and electronic doping. These factors result in Raman signatures that...The content of […]Moshawe Madito
- Nanostructured lignin carriers for efficient flame retardant delivery in natural rubber composites January 16, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01531F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Periklis D. Alikiotis, Tizazu H. MekonnenBio-based lignin nanocontainers deliver ammonium polyphosphate in natural rubber, boosting flame resistance and mechanics at low loadings.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Periklis D. Alikiotis
- Electrochemical Coupling of Lignin-Derived Phenolic Valorization and Green Hydrogen Production: A Minireview January 16, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01203A, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Asad Ali, Leif J. Jönsson, Xiaoyan Ji, Lovisa Byström, Xavier CrispinLignin, the most abundant aromatic biopolymer in nature, is composed of phenylpropane units and represents a promising renewable source of aromatic chemicals for […]Asad Ali
- A numerical study on the effect of temperature gradient on the growth stability of Yb:YAG crystals grown using the EFG method January 15, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01160D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Qiming Fan, Bowen Jiang, Lu Zhang, Shaoqing Cui, Yexi Huang, Ning Jia, Hongji Qi, Mingyan PanAdjusting graphite carbon felt thickness optimized die-top temperature gradient, enabling large-sized Yb:YAG crystal growth via the EFG method.To cite […]Qiming Fan
- Comprehensive structure–property–function correlation in three hybrid Bi(III) and Sb(III) metal halide compounds based on 4-ethylaminomethylpyridine: comparative insights into optical, dielectric, and antibiological activities January 15, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01261A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Amin Alibi, Sameh Sellami, Fatma El Abed, Nour Elleuch, Jerome Lhoste, Guillaume Duval, Mohamed BoujelbeneThree new hybrid halometallates, (C8H14N2)2[Bi2Br10]·2H2O (M4), (C8H14N2)3[BiCl6]2 (M43), and (C8H14N2)[SbCl5] (M41), have been comparatively investigated to establish comprehensive structure–property–function correlations.To […]Amin Alibi
- Click-enabled tetrazine ionic liquid as advanced material for chemo-selective gas detection via inverse electron-demand Diels-Alder reaction January 15, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01455G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Chien-Yuan Chen, Yu-Hsin Chung, Yu-Qian Qiu, Wen-Chun Su, Wen-Ting Hsiao, Yen-Ho ChuA room-temperature 1,2,4,5-tetrazine ionic liquid (TIL) was synthesized in eight steps with an overall yield of 8.5% as a new functional material for […]Chien-Yuan Chen
- Covalent functionalization of MoSe2 nanosheets with hydrogen bond-donating functionalities for the sensing of nitroaromatics January 15, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01255D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Rabiaa Hajlaoui, Sabrine Baachaoui, Sami Ben Aoun, Said Ridene, Noureddine RaouafiNitroaromatic compounds serve as indicators of environmental pollution and are specifically related to contamination by pesticides and explosive residues. Consequently, the development of sensitive […]Rabiaa Hajlaoui
- Eco-friendly Cyanation Strategies of Aryl Halides using Recyclable Nickel Nanocatalysts with Promising Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities January 15, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00879D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Asit Kumar Das, Md Sattar Ali, Arindam Misra, Md Sultan Saikh, Subhendu Dhibar, Sumit Kumar Panja, Aniruddha Das, Gaurav Ghatak, Lokesh Kumar Rathore, Ashok Bera, Sanjay Bhar, Smritikana BiswasRecyclable nickel nanoparticles have been utilized […]Asit Kumar Das
- First-principles investigation of CuBiSeCl2: a quaternary halide chalcogenide material for advanced optoelectronic and thermoelectric energy harvesting and conversion technologies January 14, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01386K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Zihad Hossain, Md. Riad Khan, Sanzida Naznin Mim, Md. Emon Hassan, Mohammad Abdur Rashid, Md. Lokman AliThe study reveals strong elastic anisotropy, a ductile mechanical nature, notable optical anisotropy with high absorption in the […]Zihad Hossain
- High Thermoelectric Power Conversion Efficiency of an Earth-Abundant Janus Silicon Oxy-Sulfide Monolayer: A First-Principles Study January 14, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01306B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Zakariae Darhi, Mounaim Bencheikh, Ravindra Pandey, Larbi ElfarhThe tunable properties of Janus monolayers, along with advances in their synthesis, make these low-symmetry materials excellent candidates for thermoelectric power generation. In this study, we systematically […]Zakariae Darhi
- High Critical Temperature and Field Superconductivity in Nb 0.85 X 0.15, (X = Ti, Zr, Hf) Alloys: Promising Candidates for Superconducting Devices January 14, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01057H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Roshan Kumar Kushwaha, Sonika Jangid, Priya Mishra, Suhani Sharma, R. P. SinghNiobium and its alloys with early transition metals have been extensively studied for their excellent superconducting properties. They have high transition temperatures, strong […]Roshan Kumar Kushwaha
- Niobium-oxide-based octahedral molecular sieves as novel anode materials for sodium-ion batteries January 14, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01026H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Y. Bhaskara Rao, Naser Tavajohi, C. André OhlinSandia octahedral molecular sieves with ion-exchange properties are investigated as anode materials for NIBs. Quadrant II metals (Cd2+, Zn2+, Ni2+, and Co2+) delivered higher specific capacity than […]Y. Bhaskara Rao
- Tailored Magnetic Properties in CoFeB-BiFeO3 Nanocomposite Thin Films January 13, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01163A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Lizabeth Quigley, Nirali A. Bhatt, Katrina Evancho, Jianan Shen, Juanjuan Lu, Claire A Mihalko, James Peter Barnard, Max Chhabra, Ping Lu, Raktim Sarma, Aleem Siddiqui, Haiyan WangFerromagnetic CoFeB (CFB) and multiferroic BiFeO3 (BFO) are […]Lizabeth Quigley
- Bio-Based Antimicrobial Nanocomposites Derived from Tannery Waste for Functional Leather Coating: Circular Valorization of Chrome Shaving Dust January 13, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01510C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Sharmin Akter Liza, Md. Abdulla-Al-Mamun, Md. Nazmul Islam, Md. Rezaul Karim Rana Rezaul Karim Rana, M. S. IslamThis study aimed to establish a waste valorization approach by developing bio-based antimicrobial nanocomposites and exploring their […]Sharmin Akter Liza
- Mitochondria targeted small molecule-mediated chemo-photodynamic therapy induces apoptosis in cancer cells January 13, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA00853K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Tripti Mishra, Phanindra Kumar, Sanyam ., Asima Sahu, Anirban Mondal, Sudipta BasuMitochondria, the powerhouse of the cell, play a vital role in bioenergetics, biosynthesis, and stress signaling, making them a promising target for anti-cancer […]Tripti Mishra
- Controlled sulfidation of silver: a pathway to Ag2S for short-term synaptic emulation January 20, 2026
