RSC – Mater. Horiz. latest articles- Inverse vulcanization enabled self-motivated polysulfide silane: An ultra-efficient interfacial architect in silica-filled elastomer hybrid October 14, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01179E, CommunicationDong Wang, Yun Duan, Jialiang Chen, Yiting Zhang, Zhenghai Tang, Panchao Yin, Baochun Guo, Liqun ZhangIncorporating sulfur-containing silane coupling agents (SSCAs) into silica-filled rubber composites is essential to improve the compatibility between silica and rubber matrix. However, the synthesis of SSCA requires multi-step processes and...The content of this RSS […]Dong Wang
- Introducing plasmonic antenna nanojunctions into nanocavity structures to confine and enhance their local electromagnetic fields October 13, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01228G, CommunicationYu-Hsun Liao, Li-Kai Luo, Su-Wen HsuNanostructures with plasmonic nanoantennae and plasmonic nanocavities can confine and enhance local electromagnetic fields, with Raman enhancement factors 5 to 10 times higher than that of the sample without these two effects.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form […]Yu-Hsun Liao
- Correction: An immunological electrospun scaffold for tumor cell killing and healthy tissue regeneration October 13, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH90127H, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Xingzhi Liu, Hongbo Zhang, Ruoyu Cheng, Yanzheng Gu, Yin Yin, Zhiyong Sun, Guoqing Pan, Zhongbin Deng, Huilin Yang, Lianfu Deng, Wenguo Cui, Hélder A. Santos, Qin ShiTo cite this article before page numbers are […]Xingzhi Liu
- Applying Spoof-Plasmonic Metasurfaces to Microwave Sample Preparation of Biological Samples October 13, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01233C, CommunicationZach E Nichols, Michelle Zhang, Vanshika Agarwal, Benjamin Koepp, Ethan Denny, Ahmed Al-Anesi, Sarasi Gunasekara, Ali Mutasim, Chris GeddesNucleic acid and protein extraction, digestion, and purification are common steps of sample preparation and assays such as DNA sequencing, cell-viability, and enzyme activity in the modern biomedical laboratory. To...The content […]Zach E Nichols
- Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Hua Bing Tao, Xiamen University, China October 13, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH90122G, EditorialOur Emerging Investigator Series features exceptional work by early-career researchers working in the field of materials science.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
- Programing optical properties of single-walled carbon nanotubes with benzoyl peroxide derivatives of tailored chemical characteristics October 13, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01129A, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Andrzej Dzienia, Patrycja Taborowska, Paweł Kubica-Cypek, Dawid JanasWe demonstrate a highly tunable platform for modification of the optical properties of single-walled carbon nanotubes, strongly enhancing radiative recombination of excitons.To cite this article before page […]Andrzej Dzienia
- Self-electrophoresis-propelled and self-built electric field- enhanced photocatalytic nanomotors for round-the-clock environmental remediation October 12, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00902B, CommunicationZhanlin Zhang, Qiuyu Li, Wenxiong Cao, Junwu Wei, Long He, Xiaotong Zheng, Xiaohong LiPhotocatalytic degradation of water pollutants and pathogenic microorganisms works only under sunlight illumination. Herein, Janus nanomotors (NMs) integrate “round-the-clock” self-electrophoretic motion and self-built electric field-enhanced photocatalytic degradation of estradiol and...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Zhanlin Zhang
- Large-scale experimental validation of thermochemical water-splitting oxides discovered by defect graph neural networks October 12, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01566A, CommunicationTyra C. Douglas, Michael J. Dzara, Andrew J. E. Rowberg, Keith A. King, Maria Syrigou, Nicholas A. Strange, Robert T. Bell, Anuj Goyal, Pin-Wen Guan, Robert B. Wexler, Joel B. Varley, Tadashi Ogitsu, Stephan Lany, Anthony H. McDaniel, Sean R. Bishop, Matthew D. WitmanTo identify promising metal oxides for […]Tyra C. Douglas
- Efficient separation of NCM cathode material and Al foil from spent lithium-ion batteries with oxalic acid under mild condition October 12, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01615K, CommunicationYuzhang Xiao, Zhi Gao, Weihao Lin, Guangyao Yang, Sikai Peng, Yihong Tong, Weiliang Peng, Bin Yuan, Renzong Hu, Wei Min HuangIn the recycling process of spent lithium-ion batteries (SLIBs), rapid and effective separation of cathode material and current collector aluminium (Al) foil is a significant and difficult step. However, […]Yuzhang Xiao
- Recent Advancements in Heterostructure-Based Electrocatalysts for Sustainable Hydrogen Production Through Seawater Splitting October 7, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01388G, Review ArticleSamavia Rafiq, Farhan Arshad, Mohammed Gondal, Mohamed Jaffer, Munirah Abdullah AlmessiereThe growing demand for sustainable energy has positioned hydrogen (H 2 ) gas as a promising clean energy carrier. However, the global freshwater shortages hinder traditional water electrolysis.Seawater electrolysis emerges...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Samavia Rafiq
- Improving the TADF properties of deep-blue multiple-resonance emitters by strategic oxygen–sulfur replacement October 7, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01353D, CommunicationJunki Ochi, Yuki Yamasaki, Susumu Oda, Masakazu Kondo, Yasuhiro Kondo, Masahiro Hayakawa, Takuji HatakeyamaSulfur incorporation in MR-TADF emitters at a precise position achieves superior deep-blue OLEDs with record EQE and device lifetime.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of […]Junki Ochi
- Harnessing precision in hydrogel architectures through reversible-deactivation radical polymerization techniques. October 6, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH00947B, Review ArticleAmit Kumar, Pratibha Sharma, Andrew B. LoweHydrogels, featuring unique three-dimensional network structures and excellent compatibility with diverse biological environments, have attracted widespread interest for applications in biomedicine, drug delivery, soft robotics, tissue engineering, and bioelectronics. Hydrogels...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryAmit Kumar
- P-N Switchable Thermoelectric Ionogels Enabled by Microphase Separation for Intelligent Thermal Sensing October 6, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01280E, CommunicationLie Chen, Cong Zhao, Xin Fu, Longhao Zhang, Xiaozheng Duan, Tianyi Zhao, Xuanbo Zhu, Mingjie LiuIonic thermoelectric (iTE) materials have emerged as powerful candidates for thermal sensing due to their high thermopowers, low thermal conductivity, and ease in production. However, the monotonic thermoelectric behavior of...The content of this RSS […]Lie Chen
- Controlling the intersystem crossing/reverse intersystem crossing (ISC/RISC) competition for fulfilling efficient red metal-free phosphorescent molecules October 6, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01576F, CommunicationDaokun Zhong, Ruiqin Zhu, Zhao Feng, Jie Zhang, Bochao Su, Guijiang Zhou, Yuanhui Sun, Xiaolong Yang, Ling YueIn this study, we have systematically modulated the intersystem crossing/reverse intersystem crossing (ISC/RISC) competition among the organic molecules (PhODCB, PhSDCB and PhSeDCB) with D-A-D configuration to fulfill emission from fluorescence...The content of […]Daokun Zhong
- Green Circular Design for Unmodified Lignin: Solvent-Free Valorization into High-performance Covalent Adaptable Networks October 6, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01488C, CommunicationShanshan Dai, Shuaiqi Yang, Shuai Du, Haoyang Jin, Xin Wang, Fengyuan Zhang, Songqi MaThis study presents a solvent- and purification-free solubilisation-cross-linking strategy to valorize industrial lignin waste into covalent adaptable networks (CANs). Unmodified lignin from pulping wastewater undergoes hydrogen bond-driven solubilisation in bio-based...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Shanshan Dai
- Predicting how fast crystals grow at the free surface of molecular glasses October 5, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01335F, CommunicationFederico Caporaletti, Martín Eduardo Villanueva, Sascha Molitor, Biao Zuo, Simone NapolitanoCrystal growth at the surface of molecular glasses is much faster than in bulk. Here, we show that collective small displacements provide a predictive framework able to captures growth rates across diverse organic molecules.To cite this article before page […]Federico Caporaletti
- A bipolar response deep ultraviolet photodetector for encryption and anti-interference communication based on an a-Sb2O5/a-Ga2O3 heterojunction October 5, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01415H, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Cheng Wu, Peiwen Lv, Zhaojie Zhu, Yizhi Huang, Chaoyang Tu, Chenlong Chen, G. Lakshminarayana, Yan WangAn a-Sb2O5/a-Ga2O3 photodetector exhibits a bipolar response controlled by wavelength and voltage, highlighting its potential application prospects in encryption […]Cheng Wu
- Directional manipulation of bubble behavior on wettability gradient surfaces: mechanisms, strategies, and applications October 3, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01342A, Review ArticleZiqiang Zhu, Fuchao Yang, Daheng Wu, Zhiguang GuoDirected transport of bubble is crucial for achieving precise microfluidic control, improving energy efficiency, and optimizing gas-liquid reaction processes. However, significant challenges still remain in achieving its controllable and efficient...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryZiqiang Zhu
- Moderately polarized carborane-MOF with inverse C2 selectivity for one-step polymer-grade ethylene purification October 3, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01641J, CommunicationChanghong Liu, Guangzu Xiong, Yuzhe Wang, Wenlei Yang, Yiwen Yuan, Hui Wang, Lingyao Wang, Yuanbin ZhangA novel moderately polarized carborane MOF (CB-Zn-DPG) was successfully prepared for one-step C2H4 (>99.99%) purification from a ternary C2H2/C2H4/C2H6 mixture.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation […]Changhong Liu
- Magnetothermal Nanocomposite Scaffolds with Dual Stimulation for Synergistic Drug Delivery and Cellular Modulation in Wound Healing October 2, 2025Mater. Horiz., 2025, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01769F, CommunicationAzam Fareed, Bing Zhang, Kashan Memon, Muhammad Hassan, Yousaf Raza, Gang ZhaoExploring the intricate mechanisms by which hyperthermia influences cellular and tissue behavior presents a significant challenge in tissue engineering. Conventional thermal or physical stimulation alone is limited, often triggering inflammation...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Azam Fareed
- Inverse vulcanization enabled self-motivated polysulfide silane: An ultra-efficient interfacial architect in silica-filled elastomer hybrid October 14, 2025
