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Bis-BINOL Chiral Dopants with High Helical Twisting Power for Photonic Modulation of the Luminescence Dissymmetry Factor in Liquid Crystals

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00811A, Paper

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Sidharth Thulaseedharan Nair Sailaja, Yuri Dragoni, Tobias Thiele, Kristina Hrybenko, Elisabeth Kreidt, Michael Giese, Jens Voskuhl
Control over the circular polarization of emitted light is important for advanced photonic applications, but organic emitters often show weak intrinsic chiroptical responses, limiting their technological application. In this work,...
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Small gas-molecule adsorption and separation in a hydrogen-bonded organic framework

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00729E, Paper

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Eric K Chapman, John Hewlett West, Trevor Charles Jenkins, Saif Ullah, Timo Thonhauser
Recent years have seen a surge of interest in hydrogen-bonded organic framework (HOF) materials-with a particular focus on small gas-molecule separation-due to their pore tunability, reversibility, and specificity. Recently, a...
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3D-Printed Superhydrophobic Copper Mesh for Oil/Water Separation and Microplastics Capture

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00298F, Paper

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Zhe Tang, Oriol Rius-Ayra
This study develops a robust superhydrophobic and superoleophilic copper mesh via a facile two-step process involving chemical etching and lauric acid modification. The resulting surface possesses a hierarchical micro/nanoscale roughness...
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AACVD-fabricated Zn-modified WO3 photoanodes for enhanced solar water oxidation

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00092D, Paper

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Salma F. Alqahtani, Hussam M. Alzahrani, Abdullah M. Alotaibi
The photoelectrochemical (PEC) performance of WO₃ photoanodes is limited by poor charge transport and high recombination losses.
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Ultra-Thin Ru-Sputtered on Ti-Felt Gas Diffusion Layer as Anode for Proton Exchange Membrane Electrolyzer

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00277C, Paper

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Arun Kumar Samuel, Zeliha Ertekin, Finlay Walton, Weihao Li, Finn Tierney, Isha Maini, Christopher Kelly, Scott Watson, David A. J. Moran, Ioannis Zeimpekis, Mark D Symes, Alexey Y. Ganin
Catalyst‑coated (CC) gas‑diffusion layers (GDLs) are emerging as a promising way to exert more direct control over catalyst loading in proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers. While Ru‑based catalysts are recognized...
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Carbon dots derived from polyurethane waste for photocatalytic dye removal

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00579A, Paper

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Tomaz Alves dos Santos Lima, Isabelly Antônia de Souza Rodrigues, Paulo Salles Neto, Letícia Develly, Willian X. C. Oliveira, Raquel Vieira Mambrini
Sustainable carbon dots were synthesized from polyurethane waste via a simple hydrothermal route and applied as efficient photocatalysts for dye degradation in water.
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Tuning the structural, optical, and electrical properties of Sb2O3 thin films

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00123H, Paper

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Iqra Ramzan, Cesar III D. L. Reyes, Ivan P. Parkin, Claire J. Carmalt
Deposition temperature and precursor concentration controlled the transition from phase-pure Sb₂O₃ to Sb₂O₃/Sb thin films deposited by AACVD, enabling optimisation of their electrical, optical, and surface properties.
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Heterogenized phosphonium salt catalysts for cyclic carbonate production from CO2 and epoxides

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00580B, Paper

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Afshin Enferadikerenkan, Ali Darvish, Serge Kaliaguine, Frédéric-Georges Fontaine
Building on our recent homogeneous catalyst system, this work explores heterogenization by formation of covalent organic frameworks to enhance durability.
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Recapitulating native aculeate silk structure enables enhanced mechanical performance in recombinant protein materials

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00643D, Paper

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Lyndall J. Briggs, Michelle Michie, Jian-Wei Liu, Denise Thomas, David Cantor, Jacinta Poole, Tara D. Sutherland, Caitlin L. Johnston
Short thermal treatment covalently cross-links recombinant honeybee silk heterotetramers, producing fibres with enhanced mechanical properties.
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Engineered CuO–GO reinforced PVA/CS electrospun nanofibers with enhanced physicochemical, hemocompatible, and wound healing performance

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01301A, Paper

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Raymond Shikuku, Mohammed Abul Hasnat, M. Nuruzzaman Khan
Electrospun PVA/CS mats reinforced with engineered CuO–GO nanostructures offer excellent biocompatibility, controlled degradation, and a highly effective platform for accelerated skin regeneration.
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Impact of structure and connectivity of thiophene-based bicycles stacking with fluoroarenes in conjugated materials

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00553E, Paper

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Elisa Guzman, Gabrielle Buell, Sashen Ruhunage, Peter Müller, Chad Risko, Samuel W. Thomas
Regiochemistry of covalent bonding of thiophene-based heterocycles can control stacking, polymorphism, and optical properties of conjugated solids through non-covalent interactions.
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Photocrosslinkable graphene-enhanced biomaterial inks for improved printability and structural fidelity

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00668J, Paper

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Shambhavee Annurakshita, Minna Kellomäki, Vijay Singh Parihar
Graphene-reinforced GGMA bioinks were developed for extrusion-based 3D printing. Graphene incorporation enhanced rheological behaviour and printability, enabling the fabrication of complex 3D constructs with improved structural fidelity.
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Comprehensive review on hydrophobic carbon dots and their multifunctional applications

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00404K, Review Article

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Dharmendra Kumar, Gaurav Tiwari, Mrigendra Dubey
This review critically consolidates various preparation methods, fundamentals of hydrophobicity, fluorescence mechanisms of hydrophobic carbon dots and their applications.
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Retaining field-dependent properties of NBT-6BT ceramics sintered under reducing atmospheres via defect-level engineering

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00198J, Paper

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Hamed Salimkhani, Ahmad Sayyadi-Shahraki, Sophie Bauer, Till Frömling
Donor 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.
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Multianvil Synthesis and Nonlinear Optical Properties of High-Pressure SrTeO3

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00662K, Paper

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Benjamin Joseph Pullicino, Lkhamsuren Bayarjargal, Bjoern Winkler, Matthias Weil, Gunter Heymann
Starting 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 of SrTeO₃ (HP-SrTeO₃ ). Single-crystal and...
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Effects of gallium and clove oil embedded in porous phosphate coacervate glass fibres on wound healing

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00177G, Paper

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Zarrin Moghaddam, Rahul Sanwlani, Pejman Ghaffari, Irem Unalan, James R. G. Adams, Roberto di Pasquale, Charlotte A. Berry, Hongjuan Zhao, Monica Felipe-Sotelo, Aldo R. Boccaccini, Armin Shavandi, Patrizia Camelliti, Daniela Carta
This study investigates Ga-loaded porous phosphate glass fibres coated with clove oil as multifunctional materials capable of antioxidant, antibacterial, and wound-healing properties.
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Hydrogen-bonding mediated supramolecular assembly of fluorescent meso-aryl porphyrins for creatinine monitoring in biological samples

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00344C, Paper

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Karisma Sharma, Animesh Pal, Satadru Jha, Nilanjan Dey
Herein, we report the design, synthesis, and mechanistic evaluation of two meso-aryl free-base porphyrins for selective creatinine detection in aqueous and biological media.
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Structural Modulation of Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Surface Chemistry, Defect Control, and Emerging Applications

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01210D, Review Article

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Aiman Zafar, Yasir Altaf, Ayesha Zafar, Muhammad Ali Hashmi
This 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, and optical properties that have...
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Improving initial coulombic efficiency of wood-waste hard carbon: key factors controlling first-cycle irreversibility and practical mitigation strategies

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00412A, Paper

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Sherif Hegazy, Nolene Byrne, Ahmed Abdelrahim, Tao Hu, Varsha Srivastava, Sari Tuomikoski, Lassi Ulla
Low initial coulombic efficiency (ICE) remains a major barrier for biomass-derived hard carbon anodes in sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), where first-cycle Na loss is dominated by interphase formation and irreversible trapping....
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Nanoporosity Boosts Irradiation-Induced Dynamics in Silica

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00606J, Paper

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Francesco Dallari, Alessandro Martinelli, Jacopo Baglioni, Yuriy Chushkin, Giulio Monaco
Hard 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 remains poorly understood. Here we...
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Machine learning descriptors for predicting the high temperature oxidation of refractory complex concentrated alloys

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00714G, Paper

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Akhil Bejjipurapu, Alejandro Strachan, Kenneth H Sandhage, Michael Titus
Refractory 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 high-temperature oxidation resistance required...
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Templated synthesis of a Zr-formate zeolite - like metal organic framework

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00342G, Paper

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Laoura K. Komodiki, Nikos Panagiotou, Giannis S. Papaefstathiou, Anastasios J. Tasiopoulos
The 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 power of templating effects in enabling the formation of complex MOF structures.
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A novel zirconium-based metal organic framework with record adsorption of PFOA in aqueous solution

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00291A, Paper

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Xiaoyun Su, Bo Yuan, Peng Luo, Wei Xu, Wen-Cai Ye, Ren-Wang Jiang
A 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 solution.
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First-principles design of a lead-free Cs2LiFeCl6 double perovskite for solar-driven hydrogen evolution and CO2 reduction

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00157B, Paper

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Md. Jahidul Islam, Mahbub Alam Rabin, Fahmida Gulshan
First-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.
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Materials Advances 2026 Outstanding Paper awards

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA90043G, Editorial

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Peptide-functionalized biomedical polymers that support cell adhesion and prevent bacterial attachment

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00253F, Paper

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Abinaya Nallathambi, Vinay Shankar Tiwari, Ela Shai, Enrica Chiesa, Ida Genta, Meital Reches
The demand for multifunctional biomaterials drives the development of medical polymers from passive support to active scaffolds in infection control and tissue regeneration.
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Modulating the visible emission and whispering gallery mode lasing through the self-induced defects in a Ga-doped ZnO tapered microcavity

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01263E, Paper

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Rubia Anwar, Cuong Ton-That, M. Azizar Rahman
Defect–cavity co-design in tapered Ga-doped ZnO microrods enables on-rod tuning of WGM order and low-order visible lasing (500–600 nm).
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Toward efficient and sustainable perovskite solar cells: a combined first-principles and device simulation study of K2LiGa(Cl/Br)6 for photovoltaic performance optimization

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00207B, Paper

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Jubaer Ahmod Shakil, Shassatha Paul Saikat, Niloy Bhattacharjee, Md. Atikur Rahman, Shukanta Bhowmik, Mayeen Uddin Khandaker, Jamal Uddin, Faisal Islam Chowdhury
An integrated computational framework combining density functional theory (DFT) and SCAPS-1D device simulations was used in this work to investigate the lead-free double halide perovskites K₂LiGaCl₆ and K₂LiGaBr₆ as potential photovoltaic absorbers.
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Toward system-level energy density enhancement in solid oxide cells through 3D structural design

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,5860-5867
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00393A, Perspective

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Jinsu Kim, Inyoung Jang
The potential utilization of SOC systems that can benefit from 3D structures for heavy duty transportation, hybrid renewable energy integration, and stationary power generation for data centers.
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Robust and sustainable synthesis of Al-based MOFs form waste aluminium

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,5970-5973
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00295A, Communication

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Mason C. Lawrence, Robert S. Horne, Mackenzie L. Reid-Hall, Barry A. Blight
Aluminium formate is used as a common starting material, with built-in modulator, to assemble eleven different aluminium-based metal-organic frameworks.
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Effects of anionic co-ligands and metal salts on the synthesis, solid-state structure and biological properties of mercury(II) complexes based on phosphorus ylide ligands

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6343-6358
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00010J, Paper

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Sepideh Samiee, Habib Rashedi, Valiollah Nobakht, Hossein Motamedi, Robert W. Gable, Jan Janczak
The effects of N₃⁻, SCN⁻, and HgX₂ (X = Cl, Br, I) on the synthesis, structures, and biological properties of mercury(II) phosphorus ylide complexes were investigated.
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Large-scale tubular protonic ceramic electrolysis cells made by injection molding

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6029-6034
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00171H, Paper

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You-Dong Kim, Javishk Shah, Christopher Schiller, Ryan O’Hayre, Sandrine Ricote
Injection-molded protonic ceramic tubular cells: a promising first demonstration.
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Unlocking the potential of a novel 2D VBC and a VBC/graphene heterostructure as efficient hosts for Li-ion batteries

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6297-6309
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00263C, Paper

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Liaqat Ali, Javed Rehman, Chong-Wen Zhou
The VBC monolayer and the VBC/graphene heterostructure combine stability, metallicity, ultrahigh capacity, and low voltage, making them excellent anode materials for lithium-ion batteries.
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Design and characterization of a bioinspired green lipoic acid–syringic acid-based hydrogel for wound healing

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6285-6296
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00175K, Paper

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Navneet Thakur, Ruchika, Neha Rana, Vikram Patial, Ankit Saneja
In this study, we have developed a green hydrogel for wound healing applications, in which α-lipoic acid was converted into poly-lipoic acid through ROP, while syringic acid was incorporated to improve the hydrogel’s bioactivity.
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A polymer wire wetware synapse with improved endurance for physical neuromorphic implementation

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,5974-5984
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01448D, Paper

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Adrian D. Go, Seiya Watanabe, Hiroyuki S. Kato, Megumi Akai-Kasaya
A suspended PEDOT-MeOH:SDBS polymer wire synapse operated in ethylene glycol shows improved conductance-switching endurance and is demonstrated through physical convolutional neural network (CNN) kernel implementation.
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Self-assembly, wet adhesion, and mineralization of Balcp20k-P3 derived from Balanus albicostatus cement

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6275-6284
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00028B, Paper

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Biru Hu, Baoshan Li, Jiani Liu, Liangcheng Liu, Ling Zeng, Junyi Song
Based on the pre-screened functional derivative peptide Balcp20k-P3 (P3), this study systematically clarifies its environmental responsive mechanisms and biomedical functions via multi-scale characterization analysis.
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The influence of tethered dopant templates on the electrochemical, nanomorphological, and nanomechanical properties of 2D conductive polymer films

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6266-6274
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00288A, Paper

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Luiza A. Nascimento, Kilian S. Fraysse, Daniel P. Langley, Rosanne M. Guijt, Paul R. Stoddart, Simon E. Moulton, Saimon M. Silva, George W. Greene
The grafted dopant layer templates nanomorphology and mechanical stiffness of 2D conducting polymer films. Known as tethered dopant templating, the approach enables precise control over physical properties without loss of electrochemical performance.
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Self-healable bio-based solid polymer electrolytes incorporating ionic liquids for safer lithium–ion batteries

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6254-6265
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00073H, Paper

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Kaushiki Ahuja, Shitanshu Pratap Singh, Pratiksha Joshi, Mahendra Singh Lodhi, Rajendra Kumar Singh, Sravendra Rana
The developed bio-chemical derived polymer electrolytes exhibit good ionic conductivity, wide electrochemical stability window, and outstanding self-healing through vitrimer networks, enable durable and safe solid state Li-ion batteries.
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Hydrophobic block-structured PDMS/Pt mesoporous silica catalysts for sustainable water–hydrogen isotope exchange

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6035-6044
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00202A, Paper

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Daeuk Kang, Huiryung Heo, Euna Jeong, Hee-Man Yang, Dong-Yeun Koh, Chan Woo Park, Hyung-Ju Kim
Efficient separation of hydrogen isotopes is essential for sustainable hydrogen management and environmental protection in nuclear and other industrial systems.
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Light-triggered and nanocarrier properties of nitrogen-doped carbon nanodots

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6210-6224
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01450F, Paper

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Ludovica Maugeri, Grazia Maria Letizia Consoli, Giuseppe Forte, Giorgia Fangano, Loredana Ferreri, Giuseppe Granata, Paolo Giuseppe Bonacci, Nicolò Musso, Luca Lanzanò, Elisa Longo, Marcello Marelli, Angelo Ferlazzo, Antonino Gulino, Salvatore Petralia
Carbon nanodots (CDs) are an emerging class of nanomaterials that have recently attracted significant attention for applications in personalized diagnosis, therapy and theragnostics.
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Synthesis and morphology control of SbSeI thin films at elevated pressure

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6164-6175
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00048G, Paper

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Alejandro Navarro-Güell, Ivan Caño, David Rovira, Alex Jimenez-Arguijo, Gabriel Aygur, Joaquim Puigdollers, Joel van Embden, Edgardo Saucedo
SbSeI is a promising quasi-one-dimensional chalcohalide for optoelectronic applications, but its strong tendency to form needle-like structures makes thin-film morphology difficult to control.
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CF3-pyridyl-substituted hetero- and homocyclic conjugated molecules: from non-emissive to highly emissive through core engineering

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00215C, Paper

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Hasan Yaqoob, Nimra Arif, Rahman Shah Zaib Saleem, Jafar Iqbal Khan, Raja Shahid Ashraf, Christian B. Nielsen, Ghayoor Abbas Chotana
Core engineering in CF₃-pyridyl-functionalized molecules controls electronic structures, emission behaviour, and charge transport properties.
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DFT insights into heteroatom-doped C60 nanocages as potential drug carriers for lorazepam

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6133-6150
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00154H, Paper

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Mariam M. Seliem, Mohamed M. Aboelnga, Elsayed El-Bayoumy, Mohsen El-Tahawy
DFT calculations show that Si- and Ge-doped fullerene nanocages enhance lorazepam adsorption, charge transfer, and stability in aqueous media, highlighting their potential as efficient nanocarriers for controlled drug delivery applications.
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An interface-enabled dual response in a self-biased n-Bi2S3/porous Si/p-Si heterostructured photodetector

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6115-6122
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00425C, Paper

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Douaa B. Fahad, Haitham T. Hussein, Ethar Yahya Salih, Mustafa Kareem
Rapid-PLD fabricated n-Bi₂S₃/porous Si/p-Si heterojunction enables dual visible–NIR self-powered photodetection.
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Epoxy–glass fibre composite splash ring suppresses metal-derived lubricant contamination in splash lubrication systems

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6359-6378
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00365F, Paper

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M. Essam El-Rafey, Abbas E. Anwar, Ahmed Abdelrahman, Mervette El-Batouti, Mahmoud M. Elewa
An epoxy–glass fibre composite splash ring suppresses metal-catalysed lubricant degradation at its source: Cu and Zn remain below 0.1 ppm, TAN is reduced by 85%, and oil flow increases by 66% compared with a conventional brass ring over 1000 h.
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Functionalized silver nanoparticles in lung cancer treatment: mechanistic insights and emerging combination strategies

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,5907-5936
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00007J, Review Article

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Tanya Goel, Devika Jayan, Kajal Yadav, Manisha Tiwari, Ramesh Chandra, Snigdha Singh
The figure illustrates how surface-functionalized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) induce ROS-mediated cytotoxicity in lung cancer cells.
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Green route synthesis of cobalt oxide nanoparticles with enhanced electrocatalytic performance for atrazine detection

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6322-6333
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Simranjeet Singh, Pavithra N., Radhika Varshney, Praveen C. Ramamurthy, Joginder Singh, Nabila Shehata
Developing sustainable strategies for monitoring pesticide contamination is vital to protect water quality and human health.
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Breathable, water-repellent γ-MnOOH nest production by vapor-assisted conversion

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6091-6100
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00109B, Paper

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Takahiro Kozawa, Kayo Fukuyama, Minoru Osada, Hiroya Abe
Nest-like γ-MnOOH architectures grown via vapor-assisted conversion offer high permeability, rapid evaporation, and water repellency after surface modification, enabling binder-free inorganic porous structures from oxyhydroxide precursors.
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Indentation of glasses that produce a boundary-forming annular crack

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6045-6055
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T. M. Gross, J. Wu, R. Yongsunthon, J. J. Price, R. E. Youngman, K. Singh, B. D. Fulmer, J. Jones
A glass composition was discovered that responds to sharp contact by producing a boundary-forming annular crack that prevents the extension of the radial cracks that cause glass failure.
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Designing PANI-modified PU films coupled with CNTs for enhanced shape memory properties

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6334-6342
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01178G, Paper

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Tehmeena Ishaq, Rabia Sattar, Rabia Naeem, Mahwish Iqbal, Sana Ullah
This work reveals the combined impact of functionalized CNTs and PANI on the shape memory, electrical, and mechanical integrity of PU chains. Low PANI content enhanced shape memory performance of PU matrix while using low-cost, non-toxic fillers.
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Multi-functional biomedical applications of nanoencapsulated herbal essential oils: polymer-based encapsulation strategies and key biological properties

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,5937-5969
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01412C, Review Article

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Hamid Rajabi, Utcharaporn Kamsrijai, Narudol Teerapattarakan, Sulukkana Noiprasert, Huang Zhaoxian, Marc Pignitter, Saroat Rawdkuen
This review explores polymer-based nanoencapsulation of herbal essential oils: delivery platforms, structure–function relations, and multi-functional biomedical applications.
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Microwave-assisted carboxymethylation of guar gum improves antioxidant and antibacterial activity

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6151-6163
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H. Telli, H. Maachou, Y. Zouambia, R. Chebout, H. Derdar, A.-E. Hamitouche, A. Dekir, Y. Larbah, Abdullah A. Ghawanmeh, Elizabeth A. Brett, Aruã C. Da Silva, Sarah Hudson
Guar gum (GG), a natural polysaccharide from Cyamopsis tetragonoloba, has notable physicochemical and biological properties, but its applications are limited by poor solubility, instability, and microbial susceptibility.
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Degradation or adsorption? Revisiting organic dye removal by two morphologies of InVO4

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6310-6321
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00355A, Paper

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Hassan Esmaili, Roozbeh Izadi, Amirhossein Ahmadnezhad, Astita Dubey, Marianela Escobar-Castillo, Doru. C. Lupascu
Dye removal is governed by adsorption rather than photocatalysis by InVO₄, and it can reach a maximum adsorption capacity of 290 mg g⁻¹.
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Multimaterial additive manufacturing of GelMA hydrogel-based structures with tuneable composition and mechanical properties

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6020-6028
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00041J, Paper

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Keyvan Joderi, Silvia Santoni, Charles E. D. Heaton, Feiran Wang, Nathan Carpentier, Long Jiang, Felicity R. A. J. Rose, Ricky D. Wildman, Lyudmila Turyanska
Stereolithography additive manufacturing of multimaterial 3D hydrogel structures is demonstrated, producing high resolution GelMA- and PEG-based designs with gradients of chemical composition and mechanical properties.
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Grain structure–controlled growth of InSb crystals: a grain boundary engineering approach for enhanced thermoelectric performance

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6242-6253
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00062B, Paper

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M. Sivakumar, J. Prasath, S. Senthamizh Raja, R. Annie Victoria Rose, J. Mani, L. C. Chuang, Sri Sai Samhitha Gadhavajhala, Bhuvanesh Srinivasan, R. Jayavel, K. Fujiwara, M. Arivanandhan
The grain structure of InSb crystals was controlled by varying the cooling rates. The ice-water-quenched sample shows high grain-boundary density, which suppressed thermal conductivity by phonon scattering, thereby improved zT values.
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Photodimerization induced photomechanical behaviour in alkyldiammonium salts of trans-dichlorocinnamates: exploration of [2+2] reactions in as-synthesized salts, single crystals and organogels

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6123-6132
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00366D, Paper

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Shaheen Sultana, Debasis Pal, Kumar Biradha
This work features light-responsive alkyldiammonium salts that undergo [2+2] photodimerization. This induces dramatic photomechanical movements in single crystals, represents first instance of such reactivity in conducting supramolecular organogel.
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Design of experiments guided hydrothermal synthesis of CuFeO2 photocathodes for photoelectrochemical hydrogen evolution

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6101-6114
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00088F, Paper

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Mohamed El Idrissi, Jonathan Pöttker-Menke, Ying Kong, Mohammed Abd-Lefdil, Lahoucine Atourki, Bastian Timo Mei
A systematic approach to preparing CuFeO₂ thin films, using a Design of Experiments strategy, produces photocathodes driving hydrogen evolution.
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Double-network PEDOT:PSS xerogel fibers with high stretchability and electrical stability for wearable strain sensing

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6080-6090
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00373G, Paper

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Gayaneh Petrossian, Sara Ebrahimi, Floriane Miquet-Westphal, Hang Xu, Fabio Cicoira
Double-network PEDOT:PSS xerogel fibers combine high stretchability, mechanical robustness, and stable conductivity, enabling water-independent wearable strain sensing via a simple freeze–thaw and borax crosslinking strategy.
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Density functional theory prediction of a novel hybrid organic–inorganic bidentate perovskite with charge transport perpendicular to the inorganic layer

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6070-6079
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Sergio Romero-García, Susana Ramos-Terrón, Gustavo de Miguel, Per Hyldgaard, Luis Camacho, David López-Durán
We present a new bidentate perovskite in which charge transport involves both inorganic layers and organic spacers. Graphical abstract image modified using AI.
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Bridging energy conversion and storage: precursor-engineered Co@CoO–Y2O3 heterostructures for oxygen reduction reaction and battery-type supercapacitor applications

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6193-6209
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00229C, Paper

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Sukhendu Bikash Samanta, Soumalya Roy, Sudipta Palit, Joshi Ankitkumar Bharatbhai, Nishipadma Barik, Himchan Mo, Junseong Lee, Soumen Giri, Sourav Das
This study describes transformation from molecular Co–Y complex precursors to Co@CoO–Y₂O₃ materials for energy conversion and storage.
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Modulation of oxygen vacancies influences the electrocatalytic performance of Ni-doped ceria for oxygen and hydrogen evolution

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6001-6019
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Ajit Kumar Dhanka, Mayank Tiwari, Prashant K. Bhartiya, Balaram Pani, Avneesh Mittal, Debabrata Mishra, Nityananda Agasti
High-performance ceria-based catalysts for electrochemical water splitting for sustainable hydrogen production.
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Evaluation of pressure induced physical and magnetic properties of A3CrO4 (A = Mg, Ca, Sr) alkali–metal oxides for spintronics applications via DFT

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6176-6192
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00290K, Paper

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Md. Rony Hossain, Mst. Shamima Khanom, Prianka Mondal, Akash Kumer Paul, Farid Ahmed
The present study employs (DFT) to systematically investigate the pressure-tunable physical and magnetic properties of A₃CrO₄ (A = Mg, Ca, Sr) alkali–metal oxides using different functionals.
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Additive manufacturing of biodegradable metals for medical implants: current progress, key challenges, and future perspectives

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,5868-5906
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00306K, Review Article

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Dayanidhi Krishana Pathak, Ajit Kumar, Muralidhar Yadav, Pawan Sharma, Jiaojiao Wang, Parth Patankar, Nichenametla Jai Sai, Dipesh Kumar Mishra, Girish Chandra Verma, Rohit Kumar Singh Gautam
This review showcases process-structure-property-performance interactions during additive manufacturing of Mg-, Zn-, & Fe-based biodegradable metals, cross-material findings, and discusses ML-based optimization.
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Optoelectronic characterization and thermoelectric figure-of-merit optimization of newly synthesized spirothiadiazole–thienothiophene-based macroheterocyclic compounds

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6225-6241
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00174B, Paper

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E. Kh. Shokr, Souhaila S. Enaili, Moumen S. Kamel, Sh. A. Elkot, Ahmed M. El-Saghier
This work describes the synthesis of some novel organic compounds, along with the evaluation of their optoelectronic characteristics and potential for thermoelectric applications.
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DFT-driven insights into the electronic, magnetic, and transport properties of a 2D Nb3C2 MXene for high-performance Li-ion batteries

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,5985-6000
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Samia Tahira, Safwara Siddiqua, Fouzia Perveen Malik, Hummera Rafique
MXenes, two-dimensional materials, have emerged as leading candidates for next-generation energy storage due to their exceptional metallic conductivity and tunable surface chemistry.
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Dual-phyto mediated synthesis of magnesium zinc ferrite nanoparticles using Parthenium hysterophorus and Nerium oleander: a novel strategy for eco-friendly wastewater detoxification

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,6056-6069
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01332A, Paper

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Ghulam Mustafa, Sadia Muzammal, Awais Ahmad, Faisal Ali, Ikram Ahmad
This study includes the green synthesis of MgZnFe₂O₄ and MgZnFe₂O₄ ferrites using P-H and N-O plant extracts as reducing agents.
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Optimization of ultrathin Mg-doped ZnO layer for efficient charge carrier extraction in BiFeO3-based solar cells

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
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Muhammad Umar Salman, Muhammad Mubeen Mudassar, Mehwish Arshad, Muhammad Luqman, Muhammad Mehak, M. Atif, Muhammad Asim, Shahid Atiq
As the world moves towards more sustainable energy, research into multifunctional oxide-based solar cell designs presents exciting substitutes for established technology. In this study, a one-dimensional single-junction device structure Mg-doped...
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Stabilizing Low-Iridium Anode Catalysts via Boron Carbon Nitride Supports for Efficient PEM Water Electrolysis

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Muhammad Rahees Puthalath, Shahid Zaman, Kaushiki Pawar, Samaneh Shahgaldi
The 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 a conductive and corrosion...
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Enhanced structural, NTCR behavior and dielectric polarization in LiGaP2O7 pyrophosphate: implications for advanced technological applications

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Imen Gharbi, Iheb Garoui, Souad Chkoundali, Nazir Mustapha, Mokhtar Hjiri, Abderrazek Oueslati
LiGaP₂O₇ pyrophosphate: high dielectric response and NTCR behavior driven by Li⁺ ion transport via CBH and NSPT mechanisms.
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SDS-induced structural transitions of hemoglobin revealed by spectroscopic techniques and small-angle neutron scattering

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Debasish Saha, Suhail Khan, Harsh A. Gandhi, Shafinaz Rahman Sarah, Vinod K. Aswal, Jaydeep Bhattacharya
Interaction of HbA₀ protein with anionic SDS surfactant.
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Hollow nickel ferrite nanofibers templated using waste expanded polystyrene as electrocatalysts of the hydrogen evolution reaction

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Rabiya J. Awan, Zeliha Ertekin, Senem Çitoğlu, Hatice Duran, Salman N. Arshad, Mark D. Symes
The electrochemical hydrogen evolution reaction is a process of central importance to a future hydrogen economy and the de-fossilization of various industrial processes.
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Solar-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Water Splitting Using CuS/ZnS Type II Heterojunction: A Route to Green Hydrogen Production

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
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Ambati Mounika Sai Krishna, Kumar Babu Busi, Goutam Dalapati, Sabyasachi Chakrabortty
The efficacy of photocatalysts for green hydrogen (H2) production by solar-driven photocatalytic water splitting is still severely limited by ineffective charge separation, quick charge carrier recombination and low structural stability....
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Prediction and exploration of proton conductivity using machine learning in proton-conducting ceramics

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Yuji Okuyama, Renta Kawakami, Kota Douzono
Proton-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 new...
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Development of dual functional heterostructured g-C3N4/CdS nanocomposites for visible light photocatalytic dye degradation and electrochemical hydrogen production

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Abida Begum, Kaysar Hamid, Muhammad Zobayer Bin Mukhlish, Md. Tamez Uddin
A g-C₃N₄/CdS heterostructure was developed for enhanced visible-light photocatalysis. It shows improved light absorption, efficient charge separation, and reduced recombination, leading to superior environmental and energy application performance.
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Emerging processes, machine learning and applications in composite additive manufacturing

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DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00219F, Review Article

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Md Zillur Rahman, H K Mahedi Azad, Morad Hossain Diganto
Composite 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 enable qualification-ready CAM.
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Synthesis and testing of double-target molecularly imprinted composite polymer (MIP) membranes for selective adsorption of 17β-estradiol and testosterone

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Jane Neshovski, Daniel Breite, Zahra Niavarani, Andrea Prager, Dirk Enke, Agnes Schulze
Sandwich microfiltration membrane with dual-template MIP layer selectively adsorbing estradiol and testosterone; regenerable, low-pressure water purification.
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Structural, optical, mechanical, and gamma-ray shielding properties of Er2O3-doped germano-tellurite-borate glasses

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Kawa M. Kaky, M. I. Sayyed, K. A. Mahmoud, M. H. A. Mhareb, Israa Abed Jawad, Sudha D. Kamath
This study reports the fabrication of a new germano-tellurite-borate glass series for optical and gamma-ray shielding applications.
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Structure–property relationships in heteroatom-doped g-C3N4 nanocarriers for cimetidine: a computational study

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Zharaa F. Khudair, Favour N. Azogor, Kingsley Etim, Karwan W. Qadir, Runde Musa
Doped g-C₃N₄ (B, P, S, Si) nanosheets act as efficient nanocarriers for cimetidine delivery, showing strong adsorption and stable drug–surface interactions supported by DFT and MD simulations.
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An overview on the multifunctional nanozyme activities of iron oxide magnetic nanoparticles for nanomedicine

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Hossein Roshanghias, Niloofar Ganjavinia, Simindokht Zarei-Shokat, Ali Maleki
Multifunctional iron oxide nanozymes for theranostic nanomedicine.
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Atomically engineered black phosphorene nanosheets for selective detection of ovarian cancer VOC biomarkers

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D. Ramkumar, K. A. Jeeva Vergin Raj, N. Viveka, C. Preferencial Kala, R. M. Hariharan
Early-stage diagnosis of ovarian cancer is critically limited by the absence of sensitive, non-invasive screening technologies.
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Biocompatible fluorescent carbon dot-based nanoprobes for G-quadruplex targeting in cancer cells

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Teodoro García-Millán, Eliza Hunt, Nina M. Allen, Guilherme A. Marczak Giorio, Thomas A. A. Oliver, Javier Ramos-Soriano, M. Carmen Galan
G-quadruplex ligand-functionalised carbon dots exhibit pH-responsive red emission, retained DNA-binding affinity and reduced cytotoxicity, offering a biocompatible platform for nucleic acid-targeted bioimaging.
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Green biosynthesis of silver nanoflowers using the Tithonia diversifolia leaf extract: in vitro anticancer activity, antimetastatic effects, and crystal violet photodegradation

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Suganya Ganesan, Aswathy Karanath-Anilkumar, Jerome Rajendran, Ganesh Munuswamy-Ramanujam
Green-synthesized silver nanoflowers from Tithonia diversifolia exhibited anticancer, antifungal, and sunlight-driven crystal violet degradation activity.
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Evaluation of the influence of various metals in iron-rich acid mine drainage on crystallinity, morphology and textural properties of iron-based MIL-101

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Keaoleboga Mosupi, Christophe A. Ndamyabera, Mike Masukume, L. Scott Blankenship, Robert Mokaya, Nicholas M. Musyoka, Henrietta W. Langmi
Evaluating the role of coexisting metals (Al, Ca, Mn, Mg and Zn) in iron-rich acid mine drainage on morphology, crystallinity and textural properties of MIL-101.
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Dynamic light scattering for probing metal ion induced aggregation of carbon dots

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O. Pylypova, K. Paliienko, A. Topchylo, A. Zaderko, V. Lysenko, V. Skryshevsky
Aggregate behaviour of carbon dots (CDs) in aqueous solutions in the presence of various metal ions was studied by means of dynamic light scattering (DLS).
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Novel perylene-bridged polyethyleneimine polymer networks: synthesis and photophysical–electrochemical insights for supercapacitor applications

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Huriye Icil, Pelin Karsili, Meltem Dinleyici, Jahan Tohtayeva, Sinem Altınışık, Sermet Koyuncu
The first use of perylene-3,4,9,10-tetracarboxylic dianhydride as a crosslinker in polyethyleneimine-based polymer networks as a promising route to metal-free, redox-active organic electrode materials for advanced supercapacitors.
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Electrochemical carbon deposition from CO2 in molten carbonates: substrate-dependent growth

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Ivy Wu, Samuel M. Pennell, Haley Hoover, Tolga H. Ulucan, Drew J. Pereria, Demelza Wright, Oluwatamilore Olushina, Nicholas A. Strange, Kerry C. Rippy, Robert T. Bell
Electrochemical carbon deposition from molten carbonate salts using inert electrodes and no additional catalyst is systematically examined.
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Porous NiCo2O4 nanorods as efficient catalysts for UV-assisted reduction of p-nitrophenol

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DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00196C, Paper

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Nanditha T K, Mahi Varza Nataraajan, Shreepooja Bhat, Arun Kumar Thilipan, Madhusudhan Alle, Raghavendra K. G., Gurumurthy S. C.
Morphology-engineered NiCo₂O₄ nanorods synthesized via a PVP-assisted hydrothermal route exhibit enhanced UV-assisted catalytic reduction of p-nitrophenol, achieving 99% conversion within 7 min and excellent recyclability.
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Correlation-driven insulating behaviour in double perovskite ruthenate thin films A2DyRuO6 (A = Ba, Sr)

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00484A, Paper

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Jay Singh, Sahil Dani
Thin-film double perovskites (BDRO/SDRO) were grown via PLD on SrTiO₃ substrates. Combined UPS/XAS data map the electronic states, revealing a correlation-driven gap (E_g ≈ 2.6 eV) characteristic of a classic Mott insulator system.
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Designing high-performance thermistor manganites: a review of charge transport, TCR enhancement, and materials engineering strategies

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00545D, Review Article

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Youssef Moualhi, Hedi Rahmouni
This work presents a comprehensive study of the electrical transport, temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR), and thermistor properties of manganite perovskites, highlighting the effects of dopants, annealing temperature, and A-site deficiency.
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Low-temperature molten salt shielded synthesis of semiconducting Mn-doped β-FeSi2 under ambient air conditions

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00411C, Paper

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Hemalatha M. Sivaprakasam, Rajasekar Parasuraman, Arun Anand Prabu
KBr salt encapsulated, molten salt shielded synthesis under ambient conditions produces semiconducting Mn-doped β-FeSi₂.
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Influence of polycation modification on droplet size and internal structure in RNA/poly-L-lysine coacervates

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DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00183A, Paper

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Alba Ledesma-Fernandez, Victor Krivenkov, Yury Rakovich, Paula Malo de Molina
Fluorescence lifetime imaging and SAXS provide complementary evidence that polycation modification leads to tighter internal organization in RNA/poly(L-lysine) coacervates.
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Carbon dot-integrated hydrogel systems for solar-driven water evaporation and purification: materials design, mechanisms, and recent advances

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00272B, Review Article

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Srishti Bardhan, Debsankar Sahoo, Manab Kalita, Priya Deb, Tamal Basu, Sanchayita Rajkhowa, Chirantan Kar, Pradip K. Sukul
Water plays a pivotal role as a resource for ecological sustenance.
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Deciphering divergent ferroelectric behaviour in hydrogen-bonded organic polymorphs

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DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00724D, Paper

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Yogita Gupta, Sanjay Dutta, Biswajit Mohanty, Alison J. Edwards, Vijay Kumar, Parthapratim Munshi
Achieving ferroelectricity requires more than a polar point group. By mapping electron density, this study demonstrates how sublattice polarization and dipole alignment are the ultimate determinants of performance in organic electronic materials.
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High-Pressure Behavior of MgAgF3 Perovskite: Structural Anisotropy, Pressure-Induced Structural Evolution, and Band Gap Tuning

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00450D, Paper

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Ziad Y. Khattari, Yuriy Nikolaevich Zhuravlev
The pressure-dependent structural and electronic properties of the hexagonal perovskite MgAgF3 have been systematically investigated using first-principles density functional theory calculations within the CASTEP code, covering a pressure range of...
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Controlling optoelectronic properties of carbazole-pyridinium luminophores via kinetic polymorphism

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DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00494F, Paper

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Roman Viter, Matiss Martins Drava, Alice Sciortino, Mahmoud Abid, Viktor Zabolotnii, Marco Cannas, Mikhael Bechelany, Artis Kinens
Novelty statement: kinetic polymorphism modulates KL1421 optoelectronic properties via specific pyridinium rotamers, achieving tunable band gaps and high solid-state quantum yields.
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Surface effects on the magnetic structure and magnetocrystalline anisotropy of IrMn3 from first principles

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Robert A. Lawrence, Matt I. J. Probert
DFT simulation of exchange bias using a new point group based magnetic initialisation method.
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Temperature- and atmosphere-driven phase evolution in sol–gel synthesized barium nickelate powders

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01181G, Paper

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Ian C. Graham, Jeong-Woo Sun, Kayla Y. Chuong, Anna M. Österholm, Lauren M. Garten
The findings of our study establish the phase–stoichiometry relationship in barium nickelate and methods to control phase formation during sol–gel synthesis are developed.
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Correction: rGO nickel matrix composites with high ozone degradation efficiency under high humidity

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
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Qian Zhang, Wenyan Xiao, Bangxin Li, Yu Lin, Lingyu Huang, Jifei Liao, Huiguo Han, Jie Zhu, Yan Fu
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In situ grown synergistic Co-based metal–organic framework/graphene oxide composite for enhanced supercapacitor performance

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00515B, Paper

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Soumen Khan, K. Padmasri, Unmesha Mondal, Chanchal Chakraborty
A graphene oxide-integrated Co-succinate MOF electrode exhibits a high specific capacitance of 552 F g⁻¹, cycling durability, notable energy density (33 W h kg⁻¹), and power density (2.9 kW kg⁻¹), highlighting its practical energy storage potential.
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Novel combustion synthesis and spectroscopic investigation of YInO3:Cr3+ polymorphs

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00420B, Paper

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Raul Alin Bucur, Alexandra Ioana Bucur, Madalina Ivanovici, Andrei V. Racu, Maksym Buryi, Mikhail G. Brik, Yevheniia Smortsova, Edgars Vanags, Eugene A. Kotomin, Vladimir Pankratov
We report a novel combustion route for selectively stabilizing hexagonal and metastable cubic YInO₃:Cr³⁺ polymorphs and study their structure–property correlations.
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