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Boron fused pyrazolyl zinc salen as a self-powered ultra-sensitive sensor for pico-molar nicotine detection in realistic smoke environments

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00242K, Paper

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Sasmita Dhala, Prakash Nayak, Indrajit Mondal, Chinmaya Sahoo, Satyaprasad P Senanayak, Krishnan Venkatasubbaiah
Sensitive detection of nicotine is essential owing to its adverse effects on human health; in particular, nicotine is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular and respiratory disorders and multiple types...
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Unlocking High-Energy and Long-Life Supercapacitors via Zn-MnO₂/MoS₂ Heterostructure Engineering

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01325A, Paper

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Muhammad Shoaib Bilal, Muhammad Arslan, Saqib Javaid, Amina Zafar, Atia Khalid, Shafqat Karim, Naeem Ahmad, Athar Javed, Abdul Ghaffar, Amjad Nisar, Mashkoor Ahmad
Materials engineering plays a pivotal role in determining the energy storage efficiency of supercapacitors. In this work, a Zn-MnO₂/MoS₂ heterostructure was synthesized via a hydrothermal route, where the synergistic coupling...
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Substituent-Directed Assembly of 1D and 2D Silver Aryl Tellurolates with Tunable Emission

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01354B, Paper

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Komal Rani, Anietie Wisdom Williams, Tarun Kaushik, Daniel W. Paley, Maggie C Willson, Masha Aleksich, Patience A Kotei, Mark R Warren, Adrian P. Mancuso, Kerry Gilmore, Aaron S. Brewster, J. Nathan Hohman
Metal-organic chalcogenolates (MOChas) are hybrid materials notable for excellent air and water stability and strong light-matter interactions. Tellurium-based MOChas have been limited to only a single example, tethrene (AgTePh). We...
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Recent developments in supercapacitor electrode materials: design, performance, and future perspectives

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01229E, Review Article

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Amina Afreen, Mohamed Bechir Ben Hamida, Muhammad Nasir Hussain, Muhammad Javaid, Nashmi Alrasheedi, Javed Iqbal, Ali Haider, Syed Mujtaba Shah
Supercapacitors have gained massive attention as next-generation energy storage devices because of their high power density, long cycle life, fast charge–discharge rate, and good environmental sustainability.
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Additive Manufacturing of Poly(dicyclopentadiene) and Carbon-Fiber Composites via Heating at a Patterned Photothermal Interface

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01441G, Paper

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Chang-Uk Lee, Samuel Leguizamon, Margaret Tetzloff, Daria Rudykh, Brad Jones, Oleg Davydovich, David J Hayne, Luke C Henderson, Andrew Boydston
We report vat-type additive manufacturing (AM) of poly(dicyclopentadiene) (pDCPD) and carbon-fiber (CF) composites via heating at a patterned photothermal interface (HAPPI) by using thermo-responsive polysulfone (PSU)-encapsulated Hoveyda-Grubbs second generation catalyst...
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An integrated DFT–FDTD design of plasmon-enhanced lead-free CsSnxGe1−xI3 perovskite LEDs

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00110F, Paper

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Shoumik Debnath, Sudipta Saha, Khondokar Zahin, Ying Yin Tsui, Md Zahurul Islam
An integrated DFT–FDTD framework enables composition-aware plasmonic optimization of lead-free CsSn_xGe_1−xI₃ PeLEDs, achieving up to 12× Purcell enhancement and 25% light extraction efficiency.
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Ga back-graded CuInSe2 thin films for high-performance near-infrared photodetectors

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01453K, Paper

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Temujin Enkhbat, Jieun Park, Sang Hun Lee, Seong Ju Park, Jae Hyung Jang
Optimized Ga back-graded CISe NIR photodetectors achieve 0.67 A W⁻¹ responsivity and >10¹² Jones detectivity at 1064 nm. Reduced back-contact recombination enables performance comparable to InGaAs and Ge.
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Current advances, limitations, and future perspectives of MOF-based versatile delivery platforms for cancer therapy

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00011H, Review Article

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Luan Minh Nguyen, Giao Thuy Quynh Vu, Ngoan Thi Thao Nguyen, Thuy Thi Thanh Nguyen, Duyen Thi Cam Nguyen, Thuan Van Tran, Ngoc Hoi Nguyen, Dai Hai Nguyen
This review highlights the advances, limitations, and future perspectives of MOF-based versatile delivery platforms for cancer therapy.
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Dissolved Oil and Mercury (II) Adsorption under Dynamic Conditions by Thiol-Terminated COF Modified Sponges

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00413J, Paper

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Panagiota Bika, Nadia Todorova, Theopisti Lymperopoulou, Lamprini-Areti Tsakanika, Maria Anna Gatou, Elias Sakellis, Nikolaos Zachaopoulos, Vassilis Psycharis, Apostolos Kalafatis, Thomas Stergiopoulos, Dimitrios Tsoukleris, Evangelia Pavlatou, Panagiotis Dallas
In this work, a multi-step approach for the fabrication of a unique sponge-based platform with multiple functionalities and applications in water remediation technologies under dynamic conditions is presented. Commercial melamine...
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Optimized Grain Growth in CsPbBr3 Thick Films Using Mist-Assisted Dissolution-Recrystallization for Enhanced Optoelectronic Performance

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00161K, Paper

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Monet Brown, Susana Borbon Rojas, Leunam Fernandez Izquierdo, Ross Haroldson, Manuel Angel Quevedo-López
All-inorganic metal halide perovskite (MHP) thick films offer exceptional promise for photodetector applications (visible, UV, X-ray and gamma-ray) due to the stability of inorganic compositions and enhanced radiation absorption of...
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Recent advances in membranized coacervates as functional compartments: synthetic strategies and mechanisms for prototissues

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00159A, Review Article

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Yue Lv, Xiaoyang Wang, Jian Yang, Xiaofei Chen, Manzar Abbas
Building blocks phase-separate into complex coacervates, then transform into protocells with engineered membranes. These protocells assemble into functional prototissues capable of catalyzing chemical reactions efficiently.
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CsPbBr3 crystal growth via antisolvent vapor assisted method and their photoelectric properties

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01208B, Paper

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Maksym Pecherkin, Vasyl Mykhailovych, Matthias Gutmann, Gheorghe Lucian Păşcuţ, Petro Fochuk, Mariia Mykhailovych, Aurelian Rotaru, Yuriy Khalavka, Andriy Dmytruk
Inorganic halide perovskites, particularly CsPbBr₃, have emerged in recent years as promising materials for optoelectronic applications due to their easily tunable bandgap, high charge carrier mobility, and radiation sensing capabilities.
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The role of copper oxide nanomaterials in solar desalination: a systematic review of integration strategies

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01512J, Review Article

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A. S. Abdullah, Abanob Joseph, Wissam H. Alawee, Mohamed Elashmawy, Mohammed El Hadi Attia, Swellam W. Sharshir, Ahmed El-Harairy
Copper oxide nanomaterials enhance solar still desalination by improving solar absorption, heat transfer and thermal storage, increasing freshwater productivity, efficiency and operating duration compared with conventional solar stills.
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Enhanced anticorrosion performance of Antipyrine Derivatives on Mild Steel in an Acidic Environment: An Experimental and Theoretical Analysis

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00114A, Paper

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Adil Afaq Qureshi, Muhammad Aamir, Shahid Aziz, Simon Woodward, Muhammad Haroon, Zaroon sajid, Md Akhtaruzzaman, Md. Shahiduzzaman, Qamar Wali, Jean-Michel Nunzi, I. E Lee
Corrosion of mild steel poses significant economic and industrial concerns in various industrial applications. The recent study focuses on the investigation of corrosion inhibition properties of newly synthesized adamantyl amide...
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Composite polymer electrolytes for sodium-ion batteries: from material design to interfacial engineering and future perspectives

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01290B, Review Article

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Muhammad Irfan, Khizar Hayat Khan, Afzal Shah, Hazrat Hussain
The escalating need for sustainable and safe energy storage systems has positioned sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) as a viable substitute for lithium-ion batteries, considering the lower expense and natural abundance of sodium.
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Exploring synergistic effects of a neodymium-based metal organic framework with SWCNTs and MXene for hybrid energy storage devices

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01269D, Paper

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Muhammad Shahbaz, Shahzad Sharif, Sidra Farid, Muhamad Imran Din, Zaib Hussain, Khadija Nasir, Reana Tajamal, Soha Rafique, Ayoub Rashid Ch, Islam Ullah Khan
The conductivity of Nd-PDA MOF was improved using SWCNTs and an MXene to boost the electrochemical performance of ESDs.
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Influence of Sm2O3 Substitution on Mechanical Properties, Crystallization Kinetics, Radiation Shielding and Judd-Ofelt Analysis of Borosilicate Glasses

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00278A, Paper

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Santosh Kumar, Savidh Khan, Savidh Khan, F. E. Mansour, R B Malidarreh, A Saleh, K. M. Abida, Hesham M. H. Zakaly
The present study investigates the influence of Sm 2 O 3 substitution on the mechanical properties, crystallisation kinetics, radiation shielding and Judd-Ofelt parameters of the prepared 50SiO 2 + 40B...
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DFT-Driven Insights into the Electronic, Magnetic, and Transport Properties of 2D Nb₃C₂ MXene for High-Performance Li-Ion Batteries

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01336D, Paper

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Samia Tahira, Safwara Siddiqua, Fouzia Perveen Malik, Humaira Rafique
The Two-dimensional material ‘MXene’ has attained significant attention for its outstanding characteristics inherent to nanostructures. However, to date, Nb₃C₂ MXene, particularly in Cr-doped form, has not been theoretically explored for...
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Laser-Induced Graphene electrode and Eco-friendly Chitosan-Poly(ethylene)glycol-LiClO4 Electrolytes for All-Solid state Flexible Supercapacitors

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00162A, Paper

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Jadan Resnik Jaleel U C, Somashekara Bhat, Y. N. Sudhakar, Vipin Cyriac
The growing global demand for flexible, safe, and sustainable energy storage systems has intensified research into advanced materials for next-generation electrochemical devices. In response to this need, the present study...
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Eosin Y-derived fluorescent sensors: selective Hg2+ detection and targeted biomedical applications

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00152A, Paper

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Biplove Kumar, Venkatesh Muthukumar, Arnab Chakraborty, Asha Mahato, Balaram Ghosh, Neeladri Das
Two eosin Y-based chemosensors (EY-S_O: λ_em = 534 nm and EY-S_M: λ_em = 551 nm) are synthesized for the selective, sensitive, and recyclable fluorescence “turn-on” detection of aquated Hg²⁺ ions.
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Sustainable antibacterial and wound-healing hydrogels: Croton confertus-loaded bacterial cellulose composites

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00003G, Paper

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Mazhar Ul-Islam, Fatima Habis, Atiya Fatima, Abdullah Khamis Al Saidi, Adeeb Shehzad, Fatima Koofan, Fay Almashli, Amira Ahmed Ali Kashoob, Muhammad Wajid Ullah, Shaukat Khan, Mustapha El Hariri El Nokab, Malek Ali, Khaled O. Sebakhy
BC–CE composites from waste sources showed improved stability, strong antibacterial activity, and enhanced wound healing with reduced inflammation, supporting advanced wound care use.
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Hormone-coated nanocontrast agent promotes ER+ breast cancer cell detection

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00016A, Paper

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Ankan Biswas, Manos Gkikas
Estrogen-coated NPs are shown to accumulate to ER+ breast cancer cells and their aggregates with high affinity, enabling optical microscope and fluorescence detection, as well as X-ray CT contrast enhancement.
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Computational evaluation of pressure effects on cubic ferromagnetic perovskites ACrBr3 (A = K, Rb, Cs, Fr): materials engineering perspectives for spintronics and optoelectronics via DFT

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00182C, Paper

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Basanti Banik, Mst. Shamima Khanom, Md. Rony Hossain, Farid Ahmed
In this study, the pressure-dependent properties of cubic ferromagnetic metal halide single perovskites ACrBr₃ (A = K, Rb, Cs, Fr) were systematically investigated using density functional theory (DFT).
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Local chemical order suppresses grain boundary migration under irradiation in CrCoNi

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01373A, Paper

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Ian Geiger, Penghui Cao, Timothy J Rupert
Complex concentrated alloys with intrinsic chemical heterogeneity are promising candidates for nuclear applications, where local chemical order can strongly influence defect evolution under irradiation. Grain boundaries also contribute to radiation...
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Tunable Optical Responses in a Cyanoester-Based Organic π-Conjugates for Selective Sensing of Aliphatic Diamine Vapors

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00194G, Paper

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Akshita Jain, Syed Noushin, Pralok K. Samanta, Manab Chakravarty
Amine addition to α,β-unsaturated cyanoesters generally favors the competitive 1,4-addition over the 1,2-pathway. This work describes an easy, metal-free synthesis of cyanoesterfunctionalized, conformationally twisted π-conjugate CYE, which exhibits aggregationinduced emission...
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Dual redox-active bi-metallic oxide/nanoporous carbon nanotubes hybrid architectures: Probing diffusion dynamics and ionic conductivity for advanced supercapacitors

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00284F, Paper

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Muhammad Luqman, Muhammad Mehak, Muhammad Umar Salman, Umair Ali, Shahid M. Ramay, Muhammad Younis, Shahid Atiq
Growing demand for sustainable energy storage drives advanced materials and porous structures. Here, CrCo2O4 (CCO) and its composites with varying carbon-nanotube (CNTs) content (3, 6, and 9%) are synthesized, termed...
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CRISPR-Cas12a Amplified RNase Activity Sensor Powered by Gold Nanoparticle-Barcode DNA Multipliers

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00316H, Paper

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Sathishkumar Munusamy, Rana Jahani, Jun Chen, Shou Zhou, Juanhua Kong, Haiyan Zheng, Xiyun Guan
Ribonuclease A (RNase A) is a clinically relevant biomarker whose aberrant activity compromises RNA stability and interferes with RNA-based therapeutics, highlighting the need for rapid and ultrasensitive detection tools. In...
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Covalent triazine-capped Fe3O4 nano composite for efficient dye remediation: structural insights, adsorption mechanism, and recyclability

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00006A, Paper

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Shital R. Patel, Isha Patel, Mehul S. Dave, Nilkanth J. Faldu, Tejaskumar Sharma
The synthesis of covalent triazine framework (CTFs) conventionally requires prolonged reaction time, particularly when prepared through nucleophilic substitution between 2,4,6-trichloro-1,3,5-triazine (TCT) and amino acid based functional monomers. In this study,...
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Carbon-Supported NiS Catalysts for Sustainable Transfer-Hydrogenation Reactions of Nitroarenes

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01349F, Paper

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Ankit Kumar, Pascal Alexander Roll, Anna Stephan, Claus Feldmann, Arjun Neyyathala, Paolo Dolcet, Schirin Hanf
We report Ni3S2/C as an effective and environmentally friendly catalyst for the transfer hydrogenation of nitroarenes, using hydrazine monohydrate as hydrogen donor under mild reaction conditions. The catalyst achieves complete...
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Spin-Selective Orbital Reconfiguration and Colossal Nonlinear Anisotropy in Defect-Engineered Atomically Thin Quantum Dots

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00156D, Paper

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Saraf Mohaimen Chowdhury, Salena Akther
Spin-texture and wavefunction modification is still a central problem in the attempt to control spin orientation and distribution, effective spin transport, minimized energy dissipation, and improve functionality in spin-based information...
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In Silico Design to Explore the Effect of Metalloporphyrin and C 60 Cage on the non-linear optical (NLO) Properties

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00220J, Paper

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Shama Rafiq, Nimra Sultan, Muhammad Ramzan Saeed Ashraf Janjua
The uses of nonlinear optical (NLO) materials in photonics, optoelectronics, optical switching, and data storage have drawn a lot of interest. This work provides a theoretical analysis of how Znporphyrin...
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Graphene-assisted porosity in acrylate-endcapped urethane-based hydrogels for biomedical applications

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00095A, Paper

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Josué M. Galindo, Nicolas Deroose, Beatriz García-Béjar, Lana Van Damme, María Arévalo-Villena, Sonia Merino, Ester Vázquez, M. Antonia Herrero, Peter Dubruel
FLG-incorporated AUP hydrogels show induced porosity. FLG acts as a nucleating agent, enhancing structure and function. Materials are biocompatible with mild antimicrobial effects, suitable for biomedical use.
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Design and fabrication of a polyaniline-grafted nanocarbon material for energy harvesting applications

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00205F, Paper

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Tien Hung Nguyen, Thanh Huy Nguyen, Bui Anh Duy Nguyen, Thi Cam Linh Tran, Thanh Tung Tran, Ngoc Phuong Thuy Tran, Thi My Linh Phan, Huu An Ho, Tri Hieu Pham, Tuan Anh Luu, Thi Quynh Anh Luong, Vu Uyen Nhi Nguyen, Quoc Phu Phan
Polyaniline-grafted nanocarbon was designed using solution plasma. This hybrid demonstrates promising performance for energy harvesting, offering a potential pathway for developing advanced electrochemical devices.
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AI Enabled Lead-free Halide Perovskite Memristor Crossbars Array Energy Efficient In Memory Computing

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00844A, Highlight

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Hyojung Kim
Recent edge computing is progressively requiring memories that provide rapid access, low energy consumption, and smooth integration with adaptable thin-film electronics. Halide perovskites meet these criteria as ionic migration within...
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Reassessing structural models of graphitic carbon nitride for reliable photocatalytic predictions

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00065G, Paper

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Gbemi F. Abass, Adnan Ahmad, Cheng Yang, Yun Liu, Terry J. Frankcombe
Graphitic carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄) must be modelled as a layered material that has buckled layers, not flat, or else calculated doping and photophysical properties are fundamentally incorrect.
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Multi-resonant thermally-activated delayed fluorescence (MR-TADF) emitters for blue organic light-emitting transistors (OLETs)

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01444A, Paper

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Georgios Fanourakis, Amirhossein Azari, Caterina Soldano
Study of a multi-resonant TADF emitter, t-DABNA, embedded in DPEPO at varying concentrations for narrow-band emission in organic light-emitting transistors.
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Computational assessment of structural, mechanical, and thermal properties of ordered MAX phases V2ZrSiC2 and Ti2ZrSiC2 for high-temperature applications

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00106H, Paper

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Mohammed Traiche, Md. Nurul Amin, Ahmed Azzouz-Rached, M. A. Ali, Tasneem Alayed, Aya M. Al-Zuheiri, Yazen M. Alawaideh, Abdulla Al Faysal, M. S. Alam
First-principles FP-LAPW+QHA calculations reveal stacking-tuned stiffness, metallicity, and CTE values between those of Al₂O₃ and YSZ for ordered V₂ZrSiC₂ and Ti₂ZrSiC₂ MAX phases.
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pH-responsive carborhodol-coupled chitosan-based hydrogels for the detection of wound infection-relevant pH changes

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00022C, Paper

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Aswathi Syam, Nicola Cusick, Alexander Zilles, Holger Schönherr
Wound infections are typically accompanied by an elevated local pH, resulting from bacterial metabolism. Smart wound dressings capable of sensing and reporting these pH changes could enable clinicians to detect...
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Luminous Nematic Threads: Single-Component Liquid Crystal Self-Assembles into Fluorescent Fibers

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00301J, Paper

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Megha Devaraj, Venugopal B, Anjali Dike, H. T. Srinivasa, Arun Roy, G. Shanker
We report the synthesis and mesomorphic properties of two new series of single-component liquid crystal dimers, prepared by N-alkylation of 1,4-phenylenedimethanamine with two 4-cyanobiphenyl units linked by aliphatic spacers (n=4-10)....
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Tuning the mechanical performance of polydicyclopentadiene copolymers through dicyclopentadienone monomer incorporation

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01324K, Paper

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Benjamin Godwin, Adam Sylvain-Stewart, Jeremy E. Wulff
Copolymerizing dicyclopentadiene (DCPD) with dicyclopentadienone (oxaDCPD) improves mechanical performance while minimizing consumption of the more expensive monomer.
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Extraction of Schottky Diode parameters, Electron Transport and Dielectric Relaxation in PdSe2 nanoflakes

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01527H, Paper

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Tooba Nazir, Qaisar Abbas, Syed Mesam Tamar Kazmi, Chuanbo Li, Xiulai Xu, Muhammad Aftab Rafiq
Palladium Diselenide (PdSe2 ) exhibits unique anisotropic electronic behavior, high carrier mobility, and a layer-dependent indirect-to-direct bandgap transition, positioning it as a versatile material for next-generation 2D device architectures. In...
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Engineering Oxygen-Vacancy-Rich S-Scheme CeSnO₃/Bi₂S₃ Perovskite-Based Heterojunction with Dynamic Ce³⁺/Ce⁴⁺ Redox Recycling: Efficient Photoactivation of Peroxymonosulfate towards Lindane Degradation, Antimicrobial Activity and Sustainable H₂ Production

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00255B, Paper

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Qaiser Khan, Ikhtiar Gul, Changseok Han, Wang Jinlong, Mallikarjuna Nadagouda, Saima Noreen, Juan Zhang, Murtaza Sayed
In this work, a series of highly porous and multifunctional CeSnO₃/Bi₂S₃ perovskite-based heterojunctions (CBX) were successfully synthesized via a two-step mixing approach. Among them, the optimized CB30 heterojunction exhibited outstanding...
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Piezoelectrically-enhanced 230 nm far-UV second harmonic generation in a polarity-inversion-free AlN/AlGaN strained-layer superlattice channel waveguide

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DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01423A, Paper

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Shahzeb Malik, Ryo Momosaki, Hiroto Honda, Kanako Shojiki, Hideto Miyake, Masahiro Uemukai, Tomoyuki Tanikawa, Ryuji Katayama
The primary purpose of growing AlN/AlGaN SLSs was to simplify the SHG device fabrication process. The wavelength spectra and power dependency confirms the first successful demonstration of far-UV emission from a polarity-inversion-free SLS structure.
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Surface functionalized binary antibiotic nanoparticles of enhanced antimicrobial action

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DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01493J, Paper

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Nuriya Nurlankyzy, Yersin Kalmagambet, Arailym Kadir, Amro K. F. Dyab, Vesselin N. Paunov
We report a strong enhancement of the antibiotic action of binary antibiotic nanoparticles produced by coprecipitation of anionic and cationic antibiotics sterically stabilised by a surface-active polymer and a long-chain cationic surfactant.
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A Microneedle with Photoactive Electrospun Backing Layer Enables Multitherapy and Combined Drug Delivery to the Skin Wound

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01289A, Paper

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Maryam Toolabi, Yuewen Zhu, Mahsa Mahsa Akbari, Mohammad Reza Eskandari, Narges Forouzideh, Hélder A. Santos, Mohammad-Ali Shahbazi
Skin wound healing is frequently impaired by infection, inflammation, insufficient vascularization, and chronic pathological conditions, highlighting the need for therapeutic strategies that can address multiple barriers simultaneously. In this study,...
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Auxetic polypropylene foams as high mechanical performance materials

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01329A, Paper

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Xiao Yuan Chen, Denis Rodrigue
This study focuses on converting polypropylene (PP) foams into auxetic metamaterials using vacuum and mechanical compression (VMC).
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Rigidifying donor–acceptor frameworks via C–C interlocking to modulate excited-state dynamics in HLCT emitters

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DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01318F, Paper

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L. N. S. Laya Pagadala, Sivakumar Vaidyanathan, Mahesh Kumar Ravva
C–C interlocking rigidifies donor–acceptor frameworks and modulates excited-state dynamics by enhancing radiative efficiency and suppressing non-radiative decay in HLCT emitters.
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Enhanced Photocatalytic Organic Dyes Removal by Ag-Doped ZnO/GO Nanocomposites: A Combined Experimental and DFT Study

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
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Kassa Belachew, Newayemedhin A. Tegegne, Mesfin Abayneh Kebede, Dinsefa Mensur Andoshe, Qinfang Zhang, Fekadu Gashaw Hone
In this work Ag-doped ZnO/graphene oxide nanocomposites were synthesized by a co-precipitation technique and characterized systematically for their structural, optical, and photocatalytic properties. The XRD study confirmed the wurtzite phase...
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Carbon Quantum Dot-Based Thin Films for Multifunctional and Sustainable Applications

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00039H, Review Article

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Arup Kumer Roy, Ayesha Binth Humayun, Yuv-Raj Acharjee, Nusrat Jahan Usha, Sumit Majumder
Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) have attracted significant attention as a versatile class of nanomaterials owing to their abundance, biocompatibility, and highly tunable functional properties. Their optical, electronic, and chemical characteristics...
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Bandgap engineering for efficient perovskite solar cells under multiple color temperature indoor lighting

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DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01159K, Paper

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Miqad S. Albishi, Faisal I. Alabdulkarem, George Perrakis, Tariq F. Alhuwaymel, Ala H. Sabeeh, Abdullah S. Alharbi, Naif R. Alshamrani, Ibrahim H. Khawaji, Nikolaos Tzoganakis, Majed M. Aljomah, Dimitris Tsikritzis, Sami A. Alhusaini, Abdullah Aljalalah, Kadi S. AlShebl, Ali Alanzi, Abrar Bin Ajaj, Fay M. Alotaibi, Hamad Albrithen, Konstantinos Petridis, Maria Kafesaki, Emmanuel Kymakis, George Kakavelakis, Essa A. Alharbi
Synergistic bandgap engineering of 1.88 eV perovskites yields a 37.44% PCE under 250 lux indoor spectra. This strategy enables a sustainable, battery-free power framework for next-generation autonomous IoT and sensing applications.
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A novel radiofrequency-induced phase-transition strategy for shape and stiffness switching in poly(glycerol dodecanoate) polymers

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01524C, Paper

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Kaixiang Jin, Xiaomei Wu, Sheng Hu, Dajing Wu, Ran Guo, Zhichao Wang, Yunxiao Liang
This study introduces an active approach to modify the temperature-sensitive poly(glycerol dodecanoate) (PGD) to achieve the radio frequency-induced phase transition property.
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Metallenes: synthesis, properties, and applications in electrocatalysis and energy storage

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00008H, Review Article

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E. S. Sowbakkiyavathi, Aakash Carthick Radjendirane, Ju Hyun Oh, Seung Jun Lee, Subramania Angaiah
Metallenes: 2D metals made by top-down and bottom-up methods. Their high surface area, conductivity, and abundant active sites enable efficient electrocatalysis and energy storage (GA image generated with AI).
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Tailoring the Properties of (TiZrHfV)B₂ High-Entropy Diboride via Elemental Concentration: A First-Principles Approach

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00075D, Paper

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Nabila Tabassum, Yamini Sudha Sistla
High entropy diboride ceramics (HEB) are prospective materials for thermal protection systems, and high temperature structural materials due to their excellent heat resistance, high temperature stability, super hardness, and wear...
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Solvent-free 3D printing of silicone elastomers by digital light processing using an oligosiloxanyl substituted bis(acyl)phosphane oxide as photoinitiator

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DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01233C, Paper

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Debora Eiler, Enzo Brack, Yulia Yuts, Desirée Baruffaldi, Francesca Frascella, Andrea Cosola, Xun Sun, Annalisa Chiappone, Yinyin Bao, Hansjörg Grützmacher
An oligosiloxanyl-substituted BAPO photoinitiator (BAPO-SIL) enables solvent-free 3D printing of silicone elastomers via digital light processing.
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Interface phase engineering of monolayer Sb2O3 on Au(111)

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00100A, Communication

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Jiyuan Zhang, Haoyu Zhao, Shuning Cai, Xueqing Yang, Yabin Zhang, Bingkai Yuan, Junyong Wang, Jingzhe Chen, Pengru Huang, Gaolei Zhan
Two kinetic phases of monolayer Sb₂O₃ were obtained on Au(111) via increased molecule–substrate interactions, allowing for the modulation of dielectric constant ranging from 6.56 to 2.33.
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Fabrication of multifunctional poly(acrylic acid) hydrogels using a nickel–carboxymethyl cellulose crosslinker

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01533B, Paper

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Md. Sohanur Rahman, Maisha Rahman, Md. Mahamudul Hasan Rumon, Chanchal Kumar Roy, Md. Mahbub Alam
The PAA–Ni–CMC hydrogel nanocomposite exhibits enhanced tensile strength with a self-healing ability and introduces electrical conductivity and magnetic responsiveness, enabling multifunctional applications.
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Cardanol-based benzoxazine and its potential with ammonium polyphosphate in flame-retardant coatings

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01299F, Paper

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Heng Jun Huei, Wang Jiali, Yen Zhihao, Xiao Xingchi, Ahmad Hedzir Fahmi bin Mohd Kamdi, Rui A. Gonçalves, Leonard Ng Wei Tat
Polybenzoxazine offers high thermal stability and flame retardancy. Bio-based synthesis from cardanol and hexamethylenetetramine was optimised for scalability. Adding ammonium polyphosphate improved flame retardancy and char layer homogeneity.
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Highly efficient and selective Maerua subcordata tuber-derived activated carbons for enhanced removal of methylene blue from wastewater samples

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DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00030D, Paper

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Addis Mekonnen Woldehana, Amare Aregahegn Dubale, Andualem Mekonnen Hiruy, Muzammil Anjum
The discharge of methylene blue dye from textile and pharmaceutical industries increasingly threatens environmental safety and human health by introducing toxic contaminants.
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Nanoparticle-based superchain networks formed by the side-by-side self-assembly of soft magnetite nanorods

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DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01195G, Paper

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Madeleine Alexandra Schaefer, Sebastian Polarz, Irene Morales
A versatile method for the synthesis of magnetite nanorods of adjustable size and their self-assembly into superchain networks in a side-by-side arrangement.
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How well do conventional atomistic simulations predict adsorption binding sites in metal–organic frameworks compared to experiment?

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00185H, Communication

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Jake Burner, Olivier Marchand, Sari Warshawsky, Marco Gibaldi, Tom K. Woo
Classical force fields tend to reliably reproduce experimentally characterized adsorption binding site locations in MOFs, even when adsorption isotherms disagree. Accuracy of approximations of conventional simulations are evaluated.
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Strain-Tunable Mechanical, Electronic and Optical Properties of La₂AlGaO₆ Hybrid Perovskite: A First-Principles Investigation

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
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Chaithanya Purushottam Bhat, Jyoti Dagar, Ashwin K. Godbole, Debashis Bandyopadhyay
Perovskite materials, well-known for their structural flexibility and multifunctional characteristics, continue to attract attention for advanced electronic and optoelectronic applications. In this work, the elastic and strain-engineered electronic, mechanical, and...
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Correction: Bismuth selenide topological insulator materials for green energy devices: prospects and applications

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Razieh Khaki, Mahmood Moradi, Gholam Hossein Bordbar, Hana Kazemi, Saeid Davatolhagh, Meysam Pazoki
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Control of mucoid Pseudomonas aeruginosa biofilms in a highly porous skin model (ex vivo/in vitro model) with carbosilane dendrimer-endolysin complexes

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3389-3406
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01392E, Paper

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Karolina Lach, Samuel Takvor-Mena, Oscar Barrios-Gumiel, Javier Sanchez-Nieves, Jacek Kuchinka, Piotr Furmańczyk, Małgorzata Łysek-Gładysińska, Karol Ciepluch
The alarming rise in antibiotic resistance in P. aeruginosa, resulting from its ability to mutate, or form biofilms, has rendered many conventional therapies ineffective, creating an urgent need to search for new antimicrobial agents. The graphical abstract was partially created with BioRender.com.
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Self-assembled α/β-dipeptides as dielectrics to improve the behavior of multilayered conducting polymer pseudocapacitors

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3373-3388
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01170A, Paper

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Dulce A. Quintana-Romero, Adrián Fontana-Escartín, Maria Luisa Gelmi, Merve Gul, Maria M. Pérez-Madrigal, Raffaella Bucci, Carlos Alemán
Multilayered films composed of α/β-dipeptide and conducting polymer, where the former acts as a dielectric separating the layers made of the latter, function as efficient electrodes for electrochemical supercapacitors.
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Correction: Influence of alkali metal ions on the defect induced photoluminescence properties of double tungstate compounds ACe(WO4)2 (A = Li, Na, K): experimental and ab initio theoretical study

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3447-3447
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA90020H, Correction

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Nibedita Haldar, Tanmoy Mondal
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Investigation of the adsorption nature of the hydroxyurea anti-cancer drug with pristine and transition metal (Co,Fe,Ni)-doped boron nitride fullerenes as a potential drug-delivery vehicle: a DFT study and COSMO analysis

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3362-3372
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01286D, Paper

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Samiron Kumar Saha, Maliha Nishat, Md. Rayhan Mostofa, Md. Abul Hasnat, Md. Atikur Rahman, Md. Hafijur Rahman
Finding an appropriate drug delivery vehicle for anti-cancer drugs is crucial to minimizing the adverse effects of chemotherapy and enhancing treatment efficacy.
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Transition metal-embedded Nb2S2C as a high-performance bifunctional electrocatalyst for the OER and ORR: insights from DFT simulations

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3339-3349
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00002A, Paper

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K. Simmy Joseph, Brahmananda Chakraborty, Shweta Dabhi
Atomically engineered TM–Nb₂S₂C catalysts enable ultralow overpotential bifunctional OER/ORR activity, offering a promising route toward efficient energy conversion technologies.
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The effect of solvent on the functional properties of zinc oxide films via AACVD

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3328-3338
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00850F, Paper

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Oliver R. Marsh, Iqra Ramzan, Claire J. Carmalt, Ivan P. Parkin
Zinc oxide films were deposited using aerosol assisted CVD using a range of dual-solvent mixtures. Most notably, using MeOH:toluene and MeOH:acetonitrile films with different preferred orientations were produced, offering control over morphology.
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Comparison of properties and performance of Eu2+-doped Ca6BaP4O17, Ca4Sr(PO4)3Cl, NaSrPO4 and Sr3Al2O5Cl2 thermometric phosphors

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3300-3314
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01397F, Paper

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Simon N. Ogugua, Robin E. Kroon, Hendrik C. Swart
Luminescence thermometry relies on the thermodynamic properties of luminescent materials, including their activation and ionization energies. But how is the temperature sensitivity related to these parameters?
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Thermal and gamma-ray-induced density dilution in orthoferrosilite (FeSiO3): implications for photon shielding stability

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3276-3286
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00013D, Paper

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Z. Y. Khattari
Orthoferrosilite (FeSiO₃), an iron-rich orthopyroxene, was investigated for its structural stability and photon attenuation performance under thermal and gamma-ray environments.
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NiCo LDH-derived defect-engineered Se-doped NiCoP mesoporous nanoflowers for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3254-3267
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01125F, Paper

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Dipti Prava Sahoo, Upali Aparajita Mohanty, Kundan Kumar Das, Ritik Mohanty, Kulamani Parida
Defect-engineered Se-doped NiCoP mesoporous nanoflowers derived from NiCo LDH for improved oxygen evolution reaction.
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Suppression of the metal-to-semiconductor transition in nanocrystalline Ti4O7via crystallite size control

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3247-3253
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01459J, Paper

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Tomoko Kubota, Riku Seiki, Takahiro Kondo, Verdad C. Agulto, Makoto Nakajima, Shin-ichi Ohkoshi, Hiroko Tokoro
Nanocrystalline Ti₄O₇ with controlled crystallite sizes was synthesized to investigate the effect of crystallite size on the metal–semiconductor transition.
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Experimental and computational insights of the new hybrid organic–inorganic compound (C6H9N2)2CdI4 for advanced optoelectronic applications and biological activities

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3231-3246
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00080K, Paper

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Arafet Ghoudi, Walid Taouali, José A. Paixão, Noweir Ahmad Alghamdi, Rui Fausto, Abderrazek Oueslati
This study reports on the synthesis, structural elucidation, and property investigation of the hybrid organic–inorganic compound (C₆H₉N₂)₂CdI₄, which is composed of 2-amino-5-picolinium cations and discrete cadmium tetraiodide anions.
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Bi3+-sensitized up-conversion luminescence and non-contact optical thermometry in NaCaYV2O8:Er3+/Yb3+ phosphors

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3221-3230
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00035E, Paper

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Fadwa Ayachi, Kamel Saidi, I. Mediavilla-Martínez, Mohamed Dammak, J. Jimenez
Tri-doped NaCaYV₂O₈ phosphors incorporating Er³⁺, Yb³⁺, and variable Bi³⁺ concentrations (0–0.15 mol%) were synthesized via a sol–gel route.
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Confinement-driven equilibrium shifts in steam methane reforming: a monte carlo study in zeolites

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3439-3446
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01416F, Paper

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Botagoz Zhakisheva, Juan José Gutiérrez-Sevillano, Patrick J. Merkling, Sofia Calero
Influence of nanoporous confinement on phase composition behavior under Steam Methane Reforming (SMR) conditions.
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Acceptor-doping of lead-free (Ba0.82Ca0.18)(Zr0.08Ti0.92)O3 with Fe induces piezoelectric hardening

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3191-3203
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01411E, Paper

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Anna M. Paulik, Anamaria Mihaljević, Kriti Batra, Arpad M. Rostas, Emre Erdem, Jurij Koruza
Fe–acceptor doping of Ba_0.82Ca_0.18Zr_0.08Ti_0.92O₃ piezoceramics induces defect complexes, which dramatically improve the hard-type piezoelectric properties only after extensive room temperature aging.
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Reaction and recovery of nucleation particle strontium chloride hexahydrate in calcium chloride hexahydrate

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3350-3361
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00906E, Paper

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Denali Ibbotson, Patrick J. Shamberger
Nucleation strategies relying on isostructural systems can be complicated by solubility relationships and reactivity between the phases present.
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3D DLP printed mechanochromic materials for visual signaling

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3268-3275
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01401H, Paper

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Finn Kröger, Christoph A. Spiegel, Eva Blasco
Spiropyran-containing formulations allow DLP printing of complex 4D mechanochromic structures. The printed tube turns from yellow to purple when compressed. Visible light restores color and shape, showing reversible behavior and sensing potential.
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Aqueous HF–HBrO4 solutions for wet-chemical etching of (100) silicon wafer surfaces

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3315-3327
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01429H, Paper

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Nils Schubert, Niklas Zomack, André Stapf, Patrick Fuzon, Ann-Lucia Neumann, Dominic Walter, Andreas Lißner, Florian Kraus, Edwin Kroke
The etching behavior of silicon (Si) in aqueous solutions of hydrofluoric acid (HF) and perbromic acid (HBrO₄) is investigated to expand the understanding of the dissolution mechanism of Si in halogen containing acidic etching solutions.
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Carbon dioxide–sulphur hexafluoride adsorption and separation with zirconium metal–organic frameworks bearing basic and fluorinated linkers

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3287-3299
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00018E, Paper

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Giacomo Provinciali, Giulio Bicchierai, Ferdinando Costantino, Cristiano Zuccaccia, Letizia Trovarelli, Lorenzo Donà, Bartolomeo Civalleri, Francesca Bonino, Francesca Rosso, Giuliano Giambastiani, Giulia Tuci, Andrea Rossin
This study reports the use of two zirconium-based (UiO-6x) MIXMOFs combining basic and fluorinated linkers for CO₂ and SF₆ adsorption and separation. Collected evidence reveals positive synergistic effects between the two functional groups.
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Quasi-isostructural order–disorder phase transitions and anisotropic thermal expansions in polymorphic crystals of a biologically active molecule with distinct solubility and dissolution rate

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3177-3190
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00114E, Paper

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Aditya Verma, Sourabh, Anil Kumar, Parthapratim Munshi
Dimorphs of a quinolone-amide-based bioactive molecule undergo isosymmetric order–disorder quasi-isostructural phase transitions at low temperatures and exhibit unusual thermal expansions. Form II has a faster dissolution rate and higher solubility.
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Bulk charge-transfer coupling and tunable dielectric relaxation in benzoquinone-doped nematic liquid crystals

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3204-3220
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01481F, Paper

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Yosr Turki, Bochra Bejaoui, Ali Benali, Mohamed Mastouri, Noureddine Raouafi, Youssef Arfaoui
A supramolecular doping strategy reveals a sharp kinetic crossover: 1 wt% BQ acts as an energetic modulator enabling soft-touch transport E_a ∼ 25 meV, whereas 2 wt% triggers aggregation-induced interfacial trapping.
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Harnessing the untapped potential of a lanthanide-based perovskite (RbYbCl3) absorber: from material properties to device implementation

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3407-3438
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00009F, Paper

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Md. Sajjadur Rahman, Akram Hossan Mahedi, Mohammad Yasin Hayat Khan, Md. Tarekuzzaman, Md. Hasan Mia, Sohail Ahmad, Md. Rasheduzzaman, Md. Zahid Hasan
The increasing demand for clean and sustainable energy has led to intensified research into lead-free perovskite materials as potential alternatives for next-generation photovoltaic devices.
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Studies on the structural, microstructure, dielectric, electrical and optical properties of Gd-doped BiFeO3 ceramic and its NTC thermistor application

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3166-3176
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00885A, Paper

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Swati Panda, S. K. Parida
This study presents a comprehensive investigation on Bi_0.9Gd_0.1FeO₃ ceramic synthesized by conventional solid-state reaction and explore structural, microstructure, dielectric, conduction mechanism and optical bandgap with NTC thermistor application.
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Natural, small molecule aliphatics (cholesterol and hexadecyl palmitate) as dielectrics for low-voltage organic field effect transistors

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3147-3165
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00730E, Paper

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Cristian Vlad Irimia, Corina Schimanofsky, Boyuan Ban, Cigdem Yumusak, Martin Ciganek, Petr Sedlacek, Jozef Krajcovic, Rosarita D’Orsi, Alessandra Operamolla, Andreas Petritz, Katharina Matura, Barbara Stadlober, Yasin Kanbur, Yolanda Salinas, Oliver Brüggemann, Christian Teichert, Niyazi Serdar Sariciftci, Mihai Irimia-Vladu
Two, naturally occurring small molecules, cholesterol and hexadecyl palmitate are demonstrated to be excellent dielectric materials for organic field effect transistors operating at low voltage in the frame of sustainable electronics development.
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Multifaceted advances in TiO2-based photocatalysts for PFAS degradation: a critical review of mechanisms, modifications, and challenges

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3101-3146
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01247C, Review Article

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Avtar Singh, Thiagarajan Soundappan
TiO₂ remains central in photocatalysis, alone or in hybrids. Doping, composites, and heterojunctions boost PFAS degradation. Advanced oxidation and PEC improve defluorination. Mechanistic insights address stability, matrix effects, and scale-up.
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Translational paradigm of advanced nanoscale strategies for triple negative breast cancer (TNBC): mechanistic insights, metastatic pathways, and emerging theragnosis

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3072-3100
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00866B, Review Article

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Soumya Sonalisha, Apoorv Kirti, S. P. Asima, Richeek Parashar, Sreejita Pal, Debidatta Barik, Shaikh Sheeran Naser, Eliana B. Souto, Suresh K. Verma
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) progression involves pathogenicity, metastatic dissemination, and molecular dysregulation. Advanced therapies offer targeted strategies to inhibit tumor growth, reduce metastasis, and improve therapeutic efficacy.
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Tailoring carbon nanomaterial architectures for CO2 capture: structure–property relationships, surface engineering, and future perspectives

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,3031-3071
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01408E, Review Article

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Jagdeep Singh, Ashish Gupta, Zhiqi Zhu, Santosh K. Tiwari, A. S. Dhaliwal
The rapid rise in atmospheric CO₂ concentrations, now exceeding 420 ppm, necessitates the urgent deployment of scalable carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies to mitigate global warming.
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Atomistic origins of viscoelasticity and β-relaxation in Cu64Zr36 metallic glass and nanoglass

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01457C, Paper

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Param Punj Singh, Dhyanesh Baskaran, Omar Adjaoud, Karsten Albe, Raghavan Ranganathan
Contrasting mechanisms of atomic relaxations in metallic glass and nanoglass.
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The glass transition width and its dependence on fragility, nonexponentiality and nonlinearity

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01473E, Paper

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Jiří Málek
This paper presents a comprehensive and critical analysis of the glass transition width or the reduced width observed in simulated differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) heating and cooling scans.
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Rheology and coaxial extrusion of acellular and cell-laden hollow conduits of pristine kappa carrageenan and gold–kappa carrageenan nanocomposite hydrogels

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00245E, Paper

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Sanchari Swarupa, Mata Subhashita, Nikita Chauhan, Jitendra Bahadur, Sharad Gupta, Prachi Thareja
This study explores the use of kappa carrageenan (κCG) hydrogels to create cell-laden hollow conduits via multi-material extrusion with a coaxial nozzle. The graphical abstract was created using BioRender.com.
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Dipole-assisted nanoporous networks on surfaces

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00099A, Paper

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Huanjing Luo, Andrea Minoia, Vipin Mishra, Dariane Fadoras, Filippo Giovanni Fabozzi, Roberto Lazzaroni, Stefan Hecht, Kunal S. Mali, Steven De Feyter
Weak dipole–dipole interactions drive the formation of 2D honeycomb porous networks at interfaces. STM and simulations uncover how subtle molecular design and interfacial forces control stability, switching behavior, and guest inclusion.
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Donor–acceptor complexes between photoinitiators and hybrid organic–inorganic SZ2080™ photoresist

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01526J, Paper

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Marius Navickas, Dimitra Ladika, Edvinas Orentas, Martynas Talaikis, Gediminas Niaura, Mantas Grigalavičius, Mantas Gaidys, Ricardo J. Fernández-Terán, Mangirdas Malinauskas, Mikas Vengris
Michler's ketone is one representative photointiator able to form a donor–acceptor complex with SZ2080™ prepolymer, thereby enhancing the photopolymerisation performance.
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Design and synthesis of an AIE-active naphthaldehyde hydrazone-based ligand: mechanochromic, acidochromic, and sensing studies

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01475A, Paper

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Ram Kumar Mandal, Pankaj Haloi, Abhinav Jain, Sourav Sutradhar, Jebiti Haribabu, Diego Quezada, Daniel Moraga, Pranjit Barman
A new multifunctional Schiff base material, L2 was synthesized through a simple one-step condensation of 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde hydrazone and 3,5-difluorosalicylaldehyde.
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Tailoring lithium dicyanoimidazolide: structure–property relationships

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00187D, Paper

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Daniel Pokorný, Tomáš Syrový, Milan Klikar, Patrik Pařík, Zuzana Burešová, Lenka Řeháčková, Filip Bureš
Structural tailoring and structure–property relationships of lithium 4,5-dicyanoimidazolide-based electrolytes by substitution and π-system extension.
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Computational exploration of the diverse functional properties of double antiperovskite materials Na6AgBiX2 (X = Cl, Br, I)

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01179E, Paper

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Bisma Asghar, M. Usman Saeed, Zeeshan Ali, Shahan Ali, Irslan Saeed, A. H. Reshak, Hosam O. Elansary, Ihab Mohamed Moussa, Sohail Mumtaz, Y. Saeed
Structural transformation from double perovskite to double anti-perovskite.
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Investigating the impact of non-ideal conditions on the performance of an RbGeI3 perovskite solar cell through a combination of SCAPS-1D, machine learning and deep learning approaches

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01427A, Paper

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Tanvir Mahtab Khan, Md. Atik Shams, Most. Marzia Khatun, Tahmid Ahamed, Manjuara Akter, Shajedul Hasan Arman, Mirza Md. Shakil, Hafiz Al Asad, Sheikh Rashel Al Ahmed
We designed an RbGeI₃-based perovskite solar cell under ideal and non-ideal conditions. The PCE drops from 30.41% to 19.68% due to non-idealities. Finally, ML and DL models are used to analyze the influence of non-ideal inputs on the device PCE.
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