RSC – Mater. Horiz. latest articles- Disordered origami sandwich structures: inverse design and on-demand energy absorption Tháng 2 20, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH02373D, CommunicationFenglei Li, Jiakang Gan, Yang Zhou, Eric Li, Yong Liang, Bing LiConventional Miura Origami (Miura-Ori) metamaterials, despite their geometric elegance and tunable folding behavior, are inherently constrained in energy absorption performance due to their rigid periodicity and structural uniformity. In this...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Fenglei Li
- Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Meng Qin, Sichuan University, China Tháng 2 20, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6MH90023B, 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
- Methane functionalization in heterogeneous photocatalysis Tháng 2 20, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6MH00117C, Review ArticleYin-Feng Wang, Ming-Yu Qi, Chang-Long Tan, Zi-Rong Tang, Yi-Jun XuThe functionalization of methane is regarded as the “holy grail” reaction in chemistry. Photocatalysis is an emerging approach that activates the inert C−H bond in methane under mild conditions, enabling...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society […]Yin-Feng Wang
- Uncompromised Reinforcement: Polysiloxane with 100% Room-Temperature Self-Healing and Antifouling Tháng 2 19, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D6MH00122J, CommunicationHaoran Li, Yuheng Chen, Yan-Chao Wu, Huimin Qi, Hui-Jing Li, Ga ZhangTo resolve the "strengthening-self-healing" contradiction and antifouling requirements of self-healing polysiloxane materials, this study prepared a hydrogen-rich polysiloxane resin (SDC) containing dynamic imine bonds. By compositing low-content silane-homologous modified graphene...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal […]Haoran Li
- Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Gloria Zhang, New Mexico State University, United States Tháng 2 19, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6MH90021F, 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
- Advanced polymeric membranes for CO2 separation: Fundamentals, materials, and practical challenges Tháng 2 19, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH02360B, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Tae Hoon Lee, Byung Kwan Lee, Young Hoon Cho, Hyo Won Kim, Sang Hoon Han, Seong Yong Ha, Ho Bum ParkMembrane-based CO2 separation is emerging as a central technology for achieving carbon neutrality, […]Tae Hoon Lee
- Programming Magnetic Composites and Phase Change Materials for Multimodal Haptic Interfaces with Integrated Self-Sensing toward Adaptive and Proprioceptive Haptic Feedback Tháng 2 19, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01998B, CommunicationShanshan Yao, Si Chen, Su Li, Yizong Li, Penghao DongAdvancements in wearable human–machine interfaces require haptic systems that are mechanically compliant, functionally versatile, and capable of delivering rich tactile and proprioceptive feedback under varying interaction conditions. However, existing haptic...The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of […]Shanshan Yao
- The Paradox of Gold-Liposome Nanohybrids: The Location of Gold Enables Unconventional Properties and Drives Cellular Behavior Tháng 2 17, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH02229K, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Ansuja Pulickal Mathew, Vandhana Kandavelkumar, Nabila Masud, Sebastian Huerta-Romo Picazo, Susheel Nethi, Saji Uthaman, Xiaona Wen, Wenyu Huang, Surya K Mallapragada, Anwesha Sarkar, Rizia BardhanThe physicochemical characteristics of nanoparticles (NPs) and the cell type […]Ansuja Pulickal Mathew
- Physically reconfigurable synaptic plasticity and learning in stretchable neuromorphic systems Tháng 2 17, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01319D, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Seung-Woo Lee, Kwan-Nyeong Kim, Sangjun Ma, Solji Ahn, Dongsu Choi, Min-Jun Sung, Chae-Yun Song, Jeong-Yun Sun, Tae-Woo LeeA physically reconfigurable neuromorphic platform enables the programming of synaptic plasticity via gate electrode assembly. This strategy […]Seung-Woo Lee
- 3D printed photo-sensitized microfiltration membranes for simultaneous water filtration and pathogen management Tháng 2 17, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01431J, CommunicationHooralain Bushnaq, Harikrishnan Balakrishnan, Tom Burton, Julio Carrera Montoya, Julio Rodriguez-Andres, Jason M Mackenzie, Giovanni Palmisano, James Mcelhinney, Srinivas Mettu, Ludovic Dumee3D printing is emerging as a transformative approach in functional materials fabrication, enabling precise control over structural parameters, offering opportunities to custom-design permeability, selectivity, and fouling resistance of […]Hooralain Bushnaq
- Thermal rectification of shape memory polymer composites by programmable conductivity modulation Tháng 2 16, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01978H, Communication Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Seongkyun Kim, Dohyeong Lee, Seonghyun Bae, Yongseok Jeong, Minju Jeong, Changsik Song, Seunghyun BaikShape memory polymer composites achieve large thermal conductivity variation and high thermal rectification efficiency via temperature-driven volumetric filler fraction changes.To cite […]Seongkyun Kim
- Harnessing pseudoelasticity in SMA-based negative stiffness mechanical metamaterials for superior strength and recoverability Tháng 2 14, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH02251G, CommunicationXianhua Yao, Liangyu Huang, Jiale Cheng, Jiachen Li, Yiwei Yin, Yifan Wang, Xiaohu Yao, Nan HuNegative stiffness mechanical metamaterials have attracted significant attention for their potential in energy dissipation and impact mitigation. However, conventional elastic designs, such as curved beams exhibiting elastic snap-through buckling, suffer...The content of this RSS […]Xianhua Yao
- Cognitive AI beyond prediction: toward reasoning and discovery Tháng 2 13, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH02049B, OpinionJianliang Gong, Han Zhou, Shicheng Yu, Yiwang ChenCognitive AI enables scientific reasoning and discovery beyond prediction by integrating causal reasoning, constrained hypothesis generation, experiment planning, and feedback into a closed-loop scientific workflow.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of […]Jianliang Gong
- Correction: Metabolically engineered bacteria as light-controlled living therapeutics for anti-angiogenesis tumor therapy Tháng 2 13, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D6MH90022D, Correction Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Xingang Liu, Min Wu, Meng Wang, Yukun Duan, ChiUyen Phan, Guobin Qi, Guping Tang, Bin LiuTo cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content of this […]Xingang Liu
- Scalable ambient-dried aramid aerogel fibers with hierarchical networks for ultrahigh toughness and thermal insulation Tháng 2 13, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH02198G, CommunicationXiangning Hu, Boyuan Zhang, Jia Li, Jin Wen, Changhuai Ye, Meifang ZhuProton-donor-assisted solvent exchange enables ambient-dried aramid aerogel fibers with hierarchical porous networks, achieving ultrahigh toughness and stretchability while maintaining excellent thermal insulation.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The content […]Xiangning Hu
- C14-Laves phase high entropy alloys for hydrogen storage: a review Tháng 2 13, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH01719J, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Badr El Aalami, Hosni Idrissi, Vera TrabadeloThis review summarizes the current research status of C14-HEAs for hydrogen storage, focusing on microstructural design strategies, manufacturing processes, hydrogen storage properties and their potential challenges and […]Badr El Aalami
- Thermal-driven H-bond reconfiguration for bioinspired high-strength anisotropic supramolecular hydrogels Tháng 2 13, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH02364E, CommunicationJiayu Wu, Pan Jiang, Xingxing Yang, Changcheng Bai, Ziyue Miao, Yixian Wang, Hang Zhang, Xiaolong WangNatural anisotropic tissues, such as tendons and cartilage, achieve remarkable mechanical properties and various biofunctions through oriented hierarchical structures. Inspired by organisms, we developed a synergistic molecular and structural engineering...The content of this RSS […]Jiayu Wu
- Side gate vertical OECTs for integrated complementary circuits Tháng 2 13, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH02080H, CommunicationGuohong Hu, Sihui Hou, Qijun Cai, Zefeng Fan, Jianhua Chen, Liang-Wen Feng, Wei HuangDue to their unique mixed ionic-electronic working mechanism and good biocompatibility, organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) show great potential for bioelectronics and neuromorphic electronics. Compared with the widely adopted floating gate...The content of this RSS Feed (c) […]Guohong Hu
- Strong hybridization driving unusual enhanced negative thermal expansion in PbTiO3-based ferroelectrics Tháng 2 13, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted ManuscriptDOI: 10.1039/D5MH02227D, CommunicationZhao Pan, Sergey Nikolaev, Xi Shen, Takumi Nishikubo, Lin Wu, Mengqi Ye, Xubin Ye, Shogo Kawaguchi, Yoshihiro Kuroiwa, Richeng Yu, Jun Chen, Masaki Azuma, Youwen LongNew conceptsThe discovery of unusual negative thermal expansion (NTE) is of fundamental significance, as it enables the controllable regulation of thermal expansion properties.As a […]Zhao Pan
- Zigzag-type metastructures of metallic glass with precisely tunable emissivity for thermal infrared camouflage technology Tháng 2 12, 2026Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance ArticleDOI: 10.1039/D5MH02283E, CommunicationWei-Han Wang, Yu-Ching Shih, Chia-Hsuan Lee, Hsuen-Li ChenZigzag-type metallic glass films fabricated by glancing angle deposition exhibit anisotropic optical properties with precisely tunable emissivity, enabling dynamic control of thermal radiation and effective infrared camouflage.To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above.The […]Wei-Han Wang
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