RSC – Mater. Adv. latest articles- Multianvil Synthesis and Nonlinear Optical Properties of High-Pressure SrTeO3 June 24, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00662K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Benjamin Joseph Pullicino, Lkhamsuren Bayarjargal, Bjoern Winkler, Matthias Weil, Gunter HeymannStarting from stoichiometric SrO/TeO2 mixtures, the high-pressure/high-temperature synthesis in an 18/11 multianvil assembly at 8.8 GPa and 900 °C led to a new polymorph […]Benjamin Joseph Pullicino
- Retaining field-dependent properties of NBT-6BT ceramics sintered under reducing atmospheres via defect-level engineering June 24, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00198J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Hamed Salimkhani, Ahmad Sayyadi-Shahraki, Sophie Bauer, Till FrömlingDonor doping suppresses reduction-induced defect formation in NBT–6BT ceramics, preserving functional properties under low oxygen partial pressure and enabling stable performance for Cu-compatible multilayer ceramic devices.To cite […]Hamed Salimkhani
- Tuning the Structural, Optical, and Electrical Properties of Sb2O3 Thin Films June 23, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00123H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Iqra Ramzan, Cesar III D. L. Reyes, Ivan P. Parkin, Claire J CarmaltAntimony trioxide (Sb2O3) thin films were deposited using aerosol-assisted chemical vapor deposition (AACVD). Varying the deposition temperature and precursor concentration resulted in […]Iqra Ramzan
- Improving initial coulombic efficiency of wood-waste hard carbon: key factors controlling first-cycle irreversibility and practical mitigation strategies June 23, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00412A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Sherif Hegazy, Nolene Byrne, Ahmed Abdelrahim, Tao Hu, Varsha Srivastava, Sari Tuomikoski, Lassi UllaLow initial coulombic efficiency (ICE) remains a major barrier for biomass-derived hard carbon anodes in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), where first-cycle Na […]Sherif Hegazy
- Structural Modulation of Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Surface Chemistry, Defect Control, and Emerging Applications June 23, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MA01210D, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Aiman Zafar, Yasir Altaf, Ayesha Zafar, Muhammad Ali HashmiThis review presents a systematic examination of surface chemistry and advanced modulation of hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN) and its derivatives, emphasizing the unique structural, electronic, […]Aiman Zafar
- A novel zirconium-based metal organic framework with record adsorption of PFOA in aqueous solution June 22, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00291A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Xiaoyun Su, Bo Yuan, Peng Luo, Wei Xu, Wen-Cai Ye, Ren-Wang JiangA zirconium-based metal organic framework (Zr-705) was synthesized and characterized by NMR and X-ray analysis. Zr-705 showed record adsorption of PFOA in aqueous […]Xiaoyun Su
- Heterogenized Phosphonium Salt Catalysts for Cyclic Carbonate Production from CO 2 and Epoxides June 22, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00580B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Afshin Enferadikerenkan, Serge Kaliaguine, Frederic-Georges Fontaine, Ali DarvishBuilding on our recent homogeneous catalyst system, this work explores heterogenization by formation of covalent organic frameworks to enhance durability. Four pyridyl-functionalized porous ionic polymers (PPIPs) bearing […]Afshin Enferadikerenkan
- Templated synthesis of a Zr-formate zeolite - like metal organic framework June 22, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00342G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Laoura K. Komodiki, Nikos Panagiotou, Giannis S. Papaefstathiou, Anastasios J. TasiopoulosThe first 3D Zr–formate MOF with an uncommon, for this family, sodalite topology stabilized through a template-driven synthesis is reported. This study highlights the […]Laoura K. Komodiki
- Materials Advances 2026 Outstanding Paper awards June 22, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6MA90043G, Editorial Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
- Nanoporosity Boosts Irradiation-Induced Dynamics in Silica June 22, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00606J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Francesco Dallari, Alessandro Martinelli, Jacopo Baglioni, Yuriy Chushkin, Giulio MonacoHard X-ray irradiation can activate relaxations in glasses even at temperatures well below their glass transition temperature, yet the nature of the involved structural rearrangements […]Francesco Dallari
- First-principles design of a lead-free Cs2LiFeCl6 double perovskite for solar-driven hydrogen evolution and CO2 reduction June 22, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00157B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Md. Jahidul Islam, Mahbub Alam Rabin, Fahmida GulshanFirst-principles calculations reveal Cs2LiFeCl6 as a stable lead-free double halide perovskite with favorable band-edge alignment for solar-driven H2 evolution and CO2 reduction.To cite this article before page […]Md. Jahidul Islam
- Machine learning descriptors for predicting the high temperature oxidation of refractory complex concentrated alloys June 22, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00714G, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Akhil Bejjipurapu, Alejandro Strachan, Kenneth H Sandhage, Michael TitusRefractory Complex Concentrated Alloys (RCCAs) can exhibit exceptional high-temperature strength, making such alloys promising candidates for high-temperature structural applications. However, current RCCAs do not possess the […]Akhil Bejjipurapu
- Recapitulating native aculeate silk structure enables enhanced mechanical performance in recombinant protein materials June 21, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00643D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Lyndall Jane Briggs, Michelle Michie, Jian-Wei Liu, Denise Thomas, David I. Cantor, Jacinta Poole, Tara Sutherland, Caitlin L. JohnstonRecombinant structural proteins offer powerful and versatile platforms for the rational design of advanced functional materials, […]Lyndall Jane Briggs
- Enhanced structural, NTCR behavior and dielectric polarization in LiGaP2O7 pyrophosphate: implications for advanced technological applications June 21, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00256K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Imen Gharbi, Iheb Garoui, Souad Chkoundali, Nazir Mustapha, Mokhtar Hjiri, Abderrazek OueslatiLiGaP2O7 pyrophosphate: high dielectric response and NTCR behavior driven by Li+ ion transport via CBH and NSPT mechanisms.To cite this article before page […]Imen Gharbi
- Stabilizing Low-Iridium Anode Catalysts via Boron Carbon Nitride Supports for Efficient PEM Water Electrolysis June 21, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00453A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Muhammad Rahees Puthalath, Shahid Zaman, Kaushiki Pawar, Samaneh ShahgaldiThe high cost and limited durability of iridium (Ir)-based anode catalysts are huge barriers for the large-scale applications of proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers (PEMWEs). Employing […]Muhammad Rahees Puthalath
- Optimization of ultrathin Mg-doped ZnO layer for efficient charge carrier extraction in BiFeO3-based solar cells June 21, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00329J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Muhammad Umar Salman, Muhammad Mubeen Mudassar, Mehwish Arshad, Muhammad Luqman, Muhammad Mehak, M. Atif, Muhammad Asim, Shahid AtiqAs the world moves towards more sustainable energy, research into multifunctional oxide-based solar cell designs presents exciting […]Muhammad Umar Salman
- Solar-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Water Splitting Using CuS/ZnS Type II Heterojunction: A Route to Green Hydrogen Production June 19, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00191B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ambati Mounika Sai Krishna, Kumar Babu Busi, Goutam Dalapati, Sabyasachi ChakraborttyThe efficacy of photocatalysts for green hydrogen (H2) production by solar-driven photocatalytic water splitting is still severely limited by ineffective charge separation, quick charge […]Ambati Mounika Sai Krishna
- Prediction and exploration of proton conductivity using machine learning in proton-conducting ceramics June 18, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00607H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Yuji Okuyama, Renta Kawakami, Kota DouzonoProton-conducting ceramic fuel cells, a type of solid-oxide fuel cell, are being considered for use at 300°C-600°C due to their electrolyte properties. Therefore, we used machine learning to identify […]Yuji Okuyama
- Synthesis and testing of double-target molecularly imprinted composite polymer (MIP) membranes for selective adsorption of 17β-estradiol and testosterone June 18, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00574H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Jane Neshovski, Daniel Breite, Zahra Niavarani, Andrea Prager, Dirk Enke, Agnes SchulzeSandwich microfiltration membrane with dual-template MIP layer selectively adsorbing estradiol and testosterone; regenerable, low-pressure water purification.To cite this article before page numbers are […]Jane Neshovski
- Emerging processes, machine learning and applications in composite additive manufacturing June 18, 2026Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6MA00219F, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Md Zillur Rahman, H K Mahedi Azad, Morad Hossain DigantoComposite AM performance is governed by reinforcement dispersion and orientation, interfacial bonding, porosity, and anisotropy; ML-enabled sensing, benchmarking, digital twins, and uncertainty-aware digital threads […]Md Zillur Rahman
- Multianvil Synthesis and Nonlinear Optical Properties of High-Pressure SrTeO3 June 24, 2026
