Materials
Materials
Evolution Mechanism of Microstructure and Electrical Conductivity of Laser Directed Energy Deposition (TC4 + TiC)/CuCrZr Under Electroshock Treatment
05/08/2026 -
This study presents a synergistic LDED process for a high‐conductivity TMC coating on CuCrZr alloy. Cold‐sprayed Ti pretreatment ensures strong interfacial bonding. Subsequent electropulsing...
Azobenzene's Cross‐Scale Optics and Photonics: Molecular Photoswitching, Mesoscopic Material Motions, and Adaptive Devices
05/08/2026 -
Azobenzene photoswitches translate molecular‐scale E/Z photoisomerization into macroscopic material responses and device‐level photonic functions. This Review highlights how azobenzene research...
Hierarchical SiO2@Cellulose Nanofiber Aerogels With Synergistic Optical–Thermal Regulation for High‐Performance Passive Cooling
05/08/2026 -
Hierarchical SiO2@cellulose nanofiber aerogels with a ‘pearl‐necklace’ morphology are fabricated via a reversible xanthation strategy. This anisotropic structure combines broadband solar...
Suppressing Electrode Diffusion With a PMMA Metal‐Capture Mesh Enables Stable Conventional Organic Photovoltaics
05/08/2026 -
We introduce an ultrathin PMMA interlayer that functions as both a physical diffusion barrier and a chemical metal‐capture mesh, suppressing aging‐driven electrode diffusion without compromising...
Ferroelectric Dipole‐Driven Solid‐Electrolyte Interphase Passivation for High‐Voltage Lithium Metal Batteries
05/08/2026 -
Low‐LUMO solvents near Li+ are reduced by electrons, forming a fragile organic SEI that fails to block attacks, causing continuous degradation and dendrites. The BTOVN layer on the PP separator...
Record Selectivity of SO2 by Molecularly Gated Sieving Membranes Having Cross‐Scale Mechanically Interlocked Nanofibers
04/08/2026 -
A cross‐scale mechanical interlock strategy, integrating polydopamine‐mediated hydrogen bonding with heterogeneous metal–organic framework‐driven coordination bonding, is proposed to...
Scalable Separation and Purification of M13‐Bacteriophage‐Derived Particles Containing Artificial Single‐Stranded DNA Produced by Escherichia coli
05/08/2026 -
ABSTRACTSingle‐stranded DNA (ssDNA) solutions are promising innovations shaping the future of genetic research and medical therapies. In principle, biotechnological mass production of ssDNA can be...
Low‐Temperature Imidization of Polyimides (PI) for Scalable Manufacturing of Flexible Wearable Electronics
02/08/2026 -
Low‐temperature imidization of PEG‐modified polyimide enables fully screen‐printed, roll‐to‐roll fabrication of flexible electrodes on PET substrates, delivering robust mechanical...
Photocatalytic Upcycling of Polyester Waste to Organonitrogen Compounds
31/07/2026 -
This review highlights the photocatalytic upcycling of plastic waste as a sustainable strategy for converting underutilized fossil‐derived polymers into value‐added products. Focusing on...
A Dopamine Driven Dual‐Amplifier Strategy for High Performance Bioorganic Piezoelectrics via Secondary‐Structure Modulation and Synergistic Molecular Dipoles
31/07/2026 -
A small‐molecule dual‐amplifier strategy enhances the piezoelectricity of silk fibroin by promoting β‐sheet formation and contributing dipole moments. The resulting flexible and robust film...
Resolving Nanoscale Heterogeneities in Lead Halide Perovskites Through Low‐Dose Concurrent 4D‐STEM‐EDX Mapping
31/07/2026 -
Mixed‐cation lead mixed‐halide perovskites suffer from structural instabilities linked to nanoscale heterogeneity. To probe this non‐destructively, a low‐dose, concurrent 4D‐STEM and EDX...
