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Plasma enhanced vapor deposition of dipeptide nanostructures: nanotubes to nanoflowers

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01273B, Paper

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Jordan Pagliuca, Prathyushakrishna Macha, Marilyn Naeem, Milana C. Vasudev
Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) of aromatic tyrosine-based short peptides produces tunable nanostructures including nanorods, nanotubes, and nanoflowers, achieving very high aspect ratio morphologies.
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Energy transfer from Ag species to Nd3+ in Ga-fluoride-phosphate glasses: Near-infrared emission enhancement via controlled heat treatment and femtosecond laser inscription

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01430A, Paper

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Vinicius Duarte Jesus, Leonnam Gotardo Merízio, Gustavo Galleani, Guillaume Raffy, Mathis Carpentier, Yannick Petit, Thierry Cardinal, Andrea S. S. de Camargo
Gallium fluoride-phosphate glasses are promising materials with wide optical transmission window, high volumetric density, and the ability to accommodate high concentrations of rare earth dopant ions within a tailored fluoride-rich...
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Natural gum-modified mucin nanocarriers with enhanced mucoadhesion and trans-cornea infiltration for controlled drug delivery in ocular uveitis therapy

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01442E, Paper

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Wahida Binte Naz Aurthy, Nondita Datta, Siew Yee Wong, Xu Li, Asma Rahman, Md. Latiful Bari, Ishtiaque Anwar, M. Tarik Arafat
In this work, a mucoadhesive mucin nanoparticle was developed for prolonged retention across the tear film layers and controlled release of drugs, enhancing the therapeutic efficacy for ocular infection and inflammation. Part of image provided by Servier Medical Art. See acknowledgement.
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Tailoring lithium dicyanoimidazolide: structure-property relationships

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00187D, Paper

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Daniel Pokorný, Filip Bureš, Tomas Syrovy, Milan Klikar, Patrik Pařík, Zuzana Burešová, Lenka Řeháčková
Taking lithium 2-trifluoromethyl-4,5-dicyanoimidazol-1-ide as a parent lithium salt for Li-ion batteries, a systematic property tuning in two series based on variously 2-and 4-substituted 4,5dicyanoimidazolide and 2-phenyl-4,5-dicyanoimidazolide scaffolds is demonstrated. A...
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ROS-scavenging and oxygen-generating MgMn-LDH integrated smart injectable hydrogel for microenvironment-reprogrammable spinal cord injury repair

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00108D, Paper

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Lian Ren, Xiaobin Zhou, Longbao Feng, Guodong Sun
Scheme of the preparation of MgMn-LDH/GPH hydrogels and the spinal cord injury (SCI) repair process. (A) Preparation process of MgMn-LDH/GPH hydrogels; (B) spinal cord injury (SCI) repair process.
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Confinement-driven equilibrium shifts in steam methane reforming: a monte carlo study in zeolites

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
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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Harnessing the untapped potential of a lanthanide-based perovskite (RbYbCl3) absorber: from material properties to device implementation

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
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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Investigating the impact of non-ideal conditions on the performance of RbGeI3 perovskite solar cell through a combination of SCAPS-1D, machine learning and deep learning approaches

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
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
In this work, the SCAPS-1D simulator is used to design and analyze the RbGeI3 -based perovskite solar cell (PSC) structure of FTO/ZnO/RbGeI3 /Cu2O/Ni. The proposed structure is evaluated under ideal...
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Robust and Biocompatible Radiative Cooling Textiles Based on a Synergistic TiO2 and SiO2 Nanoparticle Coating

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01500F, Paper

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Rayan Hani Ghazi, Fatimah Samman, Tadd Truscott, Dana Alsulaiman
Radiative cooling textiles offer a passive strategy for reducing heat load and improving thermal comfort, yet achieving durable coatings with high solar reflectivity and mid-infrared emissivity remains challenging. Here we...
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Towards a wearable format for transducing responsive swelling in hydrogels using impedance

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01115A, Paper

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Rinki Singh, Dinakaran Thirumalai, Tanya Levingstone, Aoife Morrin
Responsive hydrogels offer significant promise for wearable biochemical sensing owing to their tuneable chemistries and biocompatible, tissue-like properties. In this study, we demonstrate a wearable impedance configuration as a novel...
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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, Advance Article
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, Advance Article
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, Advance Article
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, Advance Article
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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Machine learning enabled electronic band-edge shapes and properties prediction of 2D transition metal dichalcogenide alloys

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01485A, Paper

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Tarvir Anjum Aditto, Vivek Chowdhury, Hafiz Imtiaz, Ahmed Zubair
Conventional ab initio calculations based on density functional theory (DFT), though accurate, are computationally expensive and time-consuming, paving the way for the emergence of data-driven models. While most existing works...
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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, Advance Article
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, Advance Article
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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Reaction and recovery of nucleation particle strontium chloride hexahydrate in calcium chloride hexahydrate

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
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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Aqueous HF–HBrO4 solutions for wet-chemical etching of (100) silicon wafer surfaces

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
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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Delayed Crosslinking Enables Ultra-High-Resolution Melt Electrowriting of Responsive Liquid Crystal Elastomers

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01174D, Paper

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Mehrzad Javadzadeh, María Fernández-Melero, Jesús del Barrio Lasheras, Carlos Sanchez Somolinos
Melt electrowriting (MEW) enables the fabrication of finely structured scaffolds with sub-micrometer resolution. However, reducing the inter-fiber distance (IFD) in MEW remains challenging due to electrostatic interactions between the charged...
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Comparison of properties and performance of Eu2+-doped Ca6BaP4O17, Ca4Sr(PO4)3Cl, NaSrPO4 and Sr3Al2O5Cl2 thermometric phosphors

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
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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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, Advance Article
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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Thermal and gamma-ray-induced density dilution in orthoferrosilite (FeSiO3): implications for photon shielding stability

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
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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Enhancing electrochromic and electrofluorochromic performance of molecular electrochromes by their covalent immobilization to nanoparticles

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01452B, Paper

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Mohan Raj Anthony Raj, Sacha Porlier, Ram Restikian, W. G. Skene
The covalent attachment of an intrinsic fluorophore to ITO nanoparticles via a phosphonic ester increases the collective electrochromic and electrofluorochromic performance of the immobilized electroactive layer.
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Carbon dioxide–sulphur hexafluoride adsorption and separation with zirconium metal–organic frameworks bearing basic and fluorinated linkers

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
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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An eco-friendly K2NaInBr6 double halide perovskite as a next-generation absorber for perovskite solar cells: a DFT and SCAPS-1D study

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00042H, Communication

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Nazmul Shahadath, Ashraful Mujahid, Raihan Kabir, Md. Tarekuzzaman, Mohammad Yasin Hayat Khan, Md. Abu Bakkar Siddique, Sohail Ahmad, Md. Rasheduzzaman, Md. Zahid Hasan
Environmental drawbacks of lead-based perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have driven growing interest in eco-friendly double halide compounds, notably K₂NaInBr₆.
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Highly Stable Chiral Bimetallic Mesoporous Platinum-Ruthenium Electrodes for Enantioselective Recognition

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01052G, Paper

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Sopon Butcha, Natthaphong Kaewwan, Krissanapat Yomthong, Zikkawas Pasom, Alexander Kuhn, Chularat Wattanakit
Chiral bimetallic mesoporous platinum-ruthenium (Pt-Ru) alloy films have been successfully synthesised via co-electrodeposition. When used as electrodes, these alloys show enhanced electrochemical activity, combined with an exceptional electrochemical stability, particularly...
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3D DLP printed mechanochromic materials for visual signaling

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
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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Dissolution of pozzolanic materials: a critical review

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01151E, Review Article

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Mohammadreza Izadifar, Reza Khorshidi, Neven Ukrainczyk, Reyhaneh Alborz, Eduardus Koenders
This review integrates recent advances in the dissolution and reactivity of pozzolans for sustainable aluminosilicate binders.
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NiCo LDH-derived defect-engineered Se-doped NiCoP mesoporous nanoflowers for enhanced oxygen evolution reaction

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
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 Ti4O7 via crystallite size control

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
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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Nano-assembly and cytotoxicity of the L-valine-polyamine conjugates of betulinic acid

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01285F, Paper

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Martina Wimmerová, Miroslav Slouf, Marie Kvasnicová, Lucie Rárová, David Šaman, Zdenek Wimmer
The six target derivatives of betulinic acid with several L-valine-polyamine conjugates were synthesized within a series of 15 new compounds. The structures of all target compounds and their intermediates were...
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UV-induced near-white visible emission in dinuclear Tb(III) complexes: a photophysical, theoretical and computational study on fluxidentate ligand bridging and coordination geometry

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2481-2498
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01145K, Paper

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Vandana Aggarwal, Devender Singh, Vandna Nishal, Anuj Dalal, Sumit Kumar, Rajender Singh Malik, Parvin Kumar, Jayant Sindhu, Varun Kumar
In this work, three Tb(III) complexes, TbA, TbM and TbD, were synthesized using 4,4,4-trifluoro-1-(2-thienyl)-1,3-butanedione (TTBD) and pyrazine (pyz) as antenna moieties.
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A 24/7 perovskite catalyst through oxygen vacancy engineering for the rapid catalytic degradation of azo dyes under dark and ambient light conditions

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2012-2016
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01328C, Communication

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Suruthi Rajendran, Dhakshnamoorthi Harikaran, Vijayaraghavan R
BaSn_1−xCu_xO₃ (x = 0.05–0.2) perovskite is shown to be an effective catalyst for azo dye degradation under dark and ambient light conditions. Created with BioRender.com.
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Influence of film formation kinetics on the dispersion of colloidal quantum dots in organic small molecule matrices

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2003-2011
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01330E, Communication

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Rachel C. Kilbride, Michael P. Weir, James Xiao, Simon A. Dowland, Jurjen F. Winkel, John E. Anthony, Akshay Rao, Richard A. L. Jones, Anthony J. Ryan, Daniel T. W. Toolan
Improving the dispersion of colloidal quantum dots (QDs) within organic semiconductor (OSC) matrices remains critical for advancing hybrid nanocomposite optoelectronic technologies.
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Effect of ammonia borane thermal decomposition under different Ar fluxes on large-area boron nitride films for quantum photonic applications

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2441-2453
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00584A, Paper

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Elmahdi Amar, Tiago Queirós, Nicoleta Nicoara, Siva S. Nemala, Diego A. Garzón, James C. Peters, Jana B. Nieder, Pedro Alpuim, Carlos J. Tavares, Sascha Sadewasser
Boron-nitride films grown by AP-CVD after thermal decomposition of ammonia borane under low and high Ar flow show fluorescence intermittency, indicating the presence of defects acting as single photon emitters.
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Application of carboxylated carbon nanotubes as artificial channels to facilitate n-decane transport through bacterial cell membranes

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2426-2440
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01079A, Paper

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Sara Yazdani, Davoud Biria, Gholamreza Pazuki
Facilitating the transport of hydrocarbons across bacterial cell membranes can improve the efficiency and rate of bioremediation processes.
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Fluoride-assisted hydroxyl reduction in Er3+-doped tellurite glass and amorphous thin films for enhanced optical and spectroscopic performances

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2086-2096
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01066G, Paper

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Pradeep Ramanan, Florent Starecki, Jan Gutwirth, Virginie Nazabal, Matthieu Roussey, Petr Němec, Laeticia Petit
Dehydrating the glass host improves the Er³⁺ spectroscopic properties with residual fluorine in the glass network, leading to a slightly lower refractive index, but has no impact on film deposition.
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Adsorption of wastewater pollutants on amorphous TiO2: an atomistic simulation study

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2017-2038
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01085C, Paper

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Maria von Einem, Filippo Balzaretti, Manuela Romero, Wilke Dononelli, Lucio Colombi Ciacchi, Giancarlo Franzese, Susan Köppen-Hannemann
The increasing presence of polluting chemicals in man-made wastewater poses significant environmental and health risks. In this work, the potential for removal of selected pollutants is discussed with results of molecular dynamics simulations.
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Is porous boron nitride suited for water treatment? – a critical perspective on the materials water stability

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,1963-1985
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00047A, Review Article

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Tim Jähnichen
Porous boron nitride is promoted as a promising material for the removal of dyes, antibiotics, and metal ions from wastewater, despite its known hydrolytic instability. This review discusses its application in water critically.
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Analysis of mechanical properties in lead-free solders subjected to flash aging

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2322-2336
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01436K, Paper

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Md Nurul Islam, Ruman Ahmed Shijan, Mohammad Motalab, Md. Rafat Al Razy Rafi
Lead-free solder alloys, particularly those based on tin, silver, and copper, have recently become popular because of their better mechanical and electrical characteristics and environmentally friendly nature compared to lead-based solder alloys.
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Exploration of post-print modification of 3D photo-printed materials for microfabrication by means of RAFT polymerization

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2103-2114
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01403D, Paper

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Frank Marco den Hoed, Tjon F. Chen, Virgilio Mattoli, Luca Ceseracciu, Patrizio Raffa
In this work different approaches to post-modification of 3D printed structures is explored, using photo-printing and RAFT polymerization. Surface or bulk modification can be achieved, expanding the scope of microfabrication techniques.
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Immobilized, micro-patterned graphene nanoflake devices for high-throughput, uniform intracellular biomolecular delivery

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2279-2299
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01317H, Paper

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Donia Dominic, Rajdeep Ojha, Moeto Nagai, Srabani Kar, Tuhin Subhra Santra
Micro-patterned rGO devices enable high-throughput intracellular biomolecular delivery.
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Polyaniline-functionalized jute fiber as a sustainable electrode for high-performance supercapacitors

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2257-2267
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01144B, Paper

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Md. Sanwar Hossain, Md Humayun Kabir, Md Yeasin Pabel, Sabina Yasmin
A polyaniline (PANI)-modified jute fiber (JF) composite was developed as a low-cost, biodegradable, and high-performance electrode material for supercapacitors.
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Using sulfuric acid–phosphoric acid leaching to remove aluminum and cathode material metal residues from spent graphite

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2241-2256
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01222H, Paper

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Venla Rantala, Toni Kauppinen, Tao Hu, Ali Huerta Flores, Anne Heponiemi, Ulla Lassi, Sari Tuomikoski
Simultaneous removal of aluminum and cathode material metals from lithium-ion battery spent graphite is performed using a sulfuric acid-phosphoric acid mixture. In addition, lithium phosphate is used as an alternative phosphate source.
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Properties of cyclic olefin-based photo-ROMP resins suitable for DLP 3D printing applications

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2097-2102
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01316J, Paper

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Oleksandr Burtovyy, Kyle Cushman, Gerhard A. Meyer, Linda Zhang, Leah Langsdorf, Alex Niemiec, Dan Gastaldo, Doug Skilskyj, Krzysztof Skowerski, Larry F. Rhodes
Cyclic olefin derivatives of tetracyclododecene with different pendant groups were evaluated as photo-ROMP resins using a latent Ru precatalyst activated by a chlorinated thioxanthone (CPTX, 1-chloro-4-propoxythioxanthone) upon exposure to light.
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Nature-inspired α-MnMoO4 nanocubes from Arachis hypogaea for next-generation wastewater treatment and organic pollutant catalysis

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2225-2240
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01046B, Paper

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Aakash Venkatesan, Aatika Nizam, Jeevitha Kallesh, Sumanth Hegde, Sampath Chinnam, R. Harini, Nagaraju Ganganagappa
α-MnMoO₄ nanocubes serve as a bifunctional material, acting as a light-driven photocatalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants and as a heterogeneous catalyst for conversion of o-phenylenediamine into 2-substituted benzimidazole derivatives.
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DFT insights into nano-Au/carbon nitride: potent CO oxidation facilitated by weak metal–support interaction

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2059-2067
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01270H, Paper

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Milad Behroozi, Esmail Doustkhah, M. Hussein N. Assadi
The catalytic performance of gold nanoparticles is critically dependent on the nature of the heterogeneous support used.
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Numerical modeling of electrochemical transport and discharge mechanisms in hierarchically porous lithium-ion electrodes

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2362-2378
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00902B, Paper

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Debanjan Sarker, Rajendra K. Bordia, Ulf D. Schiller
Computer simulations of hierarchical porous electrodes with tailored anisotropic electrolyte channels show larger accessible capacity, which can be leveraged for fabrication of lithium battery cells with enhanced specific energy and rate capability.
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Eco-friendly cyanation strategies of aryl halides using recyclable nickel nanocatalysts with promising antibacterial and antioxidant activities

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2349-2361
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00879D, Paper

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Asit Kumar Das, Md Sattar Ali, Arindam Misra, Md Sultan Saikh, Subhendu Dhibar, Sumit Kumar Panja, Aniruddha Das, Gourav Ghatak, Lokesh Kumar Rathore, Ashok Bera, Sanjay Bhar, Smritikana Biswas
Recyclable Ni-γAl₂O₃ nanoparticles mediated green synthesis of aryl nitriles using non-toxic K₄[Fe(CN)₆]·3H₂O as a cyanide source. The air-stable catalyst shows high efficiency, and also possesses antibacterial and antioxidant activities.
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Click-enabled tetrazine ionic liquid as an advanced material for chemo-selective gas detection via inverse electron-demand Diels–Alder reaction

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2410-2415
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01455G, Paper

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Chien-Yuan Chen, Yu-Hsin Chung, Yu-Qian Qiu, Wen-Chun Su, Wen-Ting Hsiao, Yen-Ho Chu
A room-temperature 1,2,4,5-tetrazine ionic liquid (TIL) was synthesized in eight steps with an overall yield of 8.5% as a new functional material for chemoselective target gas detection.
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High critical temperature and field superconductivity in Nb0.85X0.15, (X = Ti, Zr, Hf) alloys: promising candidates for superconducting devices

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2379-2389
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01057H, Paper

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Roshan Kumar Kushwaha, Sonika Jangid, Priya Mishra, Suhani Sharma, Ravi Prakash Singh
The Nb_0.85X_0.15 (X = Ti, Zr, Hf) alloys exhibit moderate superconducting transition temperatures, enhanced upper critical fields, and robust vortex pinning, making them ideal candidates for superconducting device applications.
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Mitochondria targeted small molecule-mediated chemo-photodynamic therapy induces apoptosis in cancer cells

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2499-2508
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00853K, Paper

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Tripti Mishra, Phanindra Kumar, Sanyam, Asima Sahu, Anirban Mondal, Sudipta Basu
A pentamethine cyanine–indomethacin V conjugate was designed and synthesized, which self-assembled into nanoparticles, homed into the mitochondria of HCT-116 cells, and induced apoptosis under NIR light irradiation to show chemo-photodynamic therapy.
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Bio-based antimicrobial nanocomposites derived from tannery waste for functional leather coating: circular valorization of chrome shaving dust

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2390-2409
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01510C, Paper

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Sharmin Akter Liza, Md. Abdulla-Al-Mamun, Md. Nazmul Islam, Md. Rezaul Karim Rana, Md. Shariful Islam
Four metal–protein nanocomposites were prepared, and leather coated with them showed antimicrobial activity and improved physical properties.
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Tailored magnetic properties in CoFeB–BiFeO3 nanocomposite thin films

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2416-2425
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01163A, Paper

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Lizabeth Quigley, Nirali A. Bhatt, Katrina Evancho, Jianan Shen, Juanjuan Lu, Claire A. Mihalko, James P. Barnard, Max Chhabra, Ping Lu, Raktim Sarma, Aleem Siddiqui, Haiyan Wang
Co-deposited CoFeB (CFB) and BiFeO₃ (BFO) experience greater overall antiferromagnetic–ferromagnetic exchange bias than a bilayer stack of the same materials.
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Supramolecular hybrid of Fe pentanuclear complex/diblock copolypeptide amphiphiles with pH-responsive nano/microstructures in water

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2039-2046
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01393C, Paper

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Keita Kuroiwa, Touka Tada, Miki Ichise, Shigeyuki Masaoka
A pentanuclear iron (Fe5) complex was successfully co-assembled with an amphiphilic diblock copolypeptide in aqueous solution, forming well-organized supramolecular aggregates that exhibit distinct spectroscopic and redox properties.
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Green synthesis of a CQD/AGNPS composite from guava leaf and its potent antimicrobial activity against multidrug-resistant ESKAPEE pathogens

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2268-2278
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00802F, Paper

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Hoang Thi Thu, Le Tuan Anh, Dang Thien Huong, Duong Ngoc Huyen
Green-synthesized CQD/AgNPs nanocomposites derived from guava leaves exhibit enhanced antibacterial activity against multidrug-resistant ESKAPEE pathogens.
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Large improvement in the charge storage performance of a CoSb2O6–reduced graphene oxide (rGO) composite – probing the role of rGO through experiments and theoretical analyses

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2068-2085
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00956A, Paper

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Parul, Surjit Sahoo, M. Amrutha, Satyajit Ratha, Brahmananda Chakraborty, Saroj Kumar Nayak
We developed a CoSb₂O₆/rGO composite electrode for energy storage. Electrochemical tests show improved charge-storage performance, excellent stability, and high-power density, showcasing its potential for advanced supercapacitors.
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The influence of carbon nanotubes on the abrasion and crack growth behaviors of styrene–butadiene rubber compounds

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2311-2321
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01175B, Paper

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Gi-Bbeum Lee, Eun Jung Han, Dawon Kang, Preeyanuch Junkong, Changwoon Nah
The influence of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) on the wear and crack growth behaviors of styrene–butadiene rubber (SBR) vulcanizates is reported. The effect of surface treatment of CNTs is very different between abrasion and crack growth behaviors.
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Electrochemical cement synthesis: a materials-centered framework for reactor design, manufacturing, and technoeconomic feasibility

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,1936-1962
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01359C, Review Article

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Abdallah M. Abdeldaiem, Nageh K. Allam
This work provides a foundational framework for understanding the current state and prospects of electrochemical cement synthesis technologies.
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Activated clay/Opuntia microdasys incorporated polyvinyl alcohol membranes for fouling mitigation in wastewater filtration

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2207-2224
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00423C, Paper

Elikplim Nyabi, Andrews Ayim Oduro, Roland Tsoeke Agbetsi, Gideon Addai, Sampson Kofi Kyei, Francis Opoku, Ray Bright Voegborlo, Eric Selorm Agorku
Synthesis of PVA-based composite membranes with activated clay and Opuntia microdasys, membrane casting, characterization, methylene blue filtration and evaluation of antifouling performance.
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The role of bio-based constituents in additive manufacturing with thermosetting polymers and vitrimers: a review

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,1918-1935
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00585J, Review Article

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Eliott Bonnet Martin, Aurore Denneulin, Michael Lecourt, Mark Irle, Davide Beneventi
This review focuses on the additive manufacturing of thermoset polymers incorporating at least one bio-based constituent, whether as a filler or as the thermoset polymer itself.
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Mechanistic insights into graphene oxide-enhanced single electrospun PMMA fibres achieved via surface interface engineering

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2159-2179
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01000D, Paper

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Anushree S. Bhat, Jonaid Ahmad Malik, Madhusudhana M. Devadiga, Irfan Ayoub, Ganesh Chandra Nayak, Nannan Wang, Javed N. Agrewala, Santosh K. Tiwari
Herein, we focus on optimising the electrospinning parameters to fabricate well-defined, physically distinct cotton-like fibres of polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) with the incorporation of 0.39 wt% graphene oxide (GO).
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A hydrogel transducer for wearable devices: energy supply, electrostatic protection, and circuit modeling

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2128-2136
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01161B, Paper

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Yue Shi, Zheming Zhang, Zekun Zhou, Yao Yao, Jingjie Huang
This hydrogel sensor employs electrostatic protection through soft dielectric breakdown of the oxide layer and detects humidity by monitoring changes in output current under varying humidity conditions.
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Methacrylated pulmonary dECM-enriched GelMA bioinks promote endothelialization and angiogenesis in 3D printed tubular constructs

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2195-2206
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00860C, Paper

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Nehar Celikkin, Maria Celeste Tirelli, Fabio Maiullari, Carolina Gutiérrez Cisneros, Vineeta Kaushik, Marina Volpi, Andreas Aerts, Ronny Mohren, Michiel Vandenbosch, Ruth Cardinaels, Arn Mignon, Marco Costantini
3D printed GelMA-dECMMA scaffolds, produced using the SLAM technique, showed improved organisation into vessel-like structures, strongly outperforming GelMA alone in promoting angiogenesis.
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Protecting white Carrara marble with organophosphorus salts: a case study of ammonium hydrogen phenylphosphonate

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2180-2194
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01116G, Paper

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Simone Murgia, M. Carla Aragoni, Gianfranco Carcangiu, Simon J. Coles, Stefano Columbu, Guido Ennas, Vito Lippolis, Paola Meloni, Antonia Navarro Ezquerra, James B. Orton, Anna Pintus, Enrico Podda, Daniel N. Rainer, Domingo Gimeno Torrente, Massimiliano Arca
Ammonium hydrogen phenylphosphonate forms a stable calcium phenylphosphonate dihydrate coating on marble, enhancing cohesion, reducing porosity, and restoring strength with minimal color changes, promising for the consolidation of carbonate stones.
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CsPbBr3 nanocrystals supported on a partially oxidized Ti2N MXene for photothermal CO2 conversion

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2465-2480
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01122A, Paper

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Kevin Mego, Emanuela Accardo, Pedro Ruiz-Campos, Herme G. Baldoví, Pedro Atienzar
A hybrid catalyst of perovskite nanocrystals and a 2D MXene enables efficient solar-driven CO₂ conversion. Combining CsPbBr₃ with partially oxidized Ti₂N MXene gives tunable CH₄/CO selectivity, showing promising sustainable photothermal fuel production. Created with Google Gemini – via Google Cloud.
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Enhancing the uniformity of CuBi2O4 thin films for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting through a urea-modified ethylene glycol electrolyte

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2337-2348
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01065A, Paper

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Xiuru Yang, Mansour Alhabradi, Anurag Roy, Manal Alruwaili, David Benson, Hong Chang, Xiaohong Li, Asif Ali Tahir, Yanqiu Zhu
Charge separation and transfer in a CuBi₂O₄ photocathode under illumination in a three-electrode photoelectrochemical cell, enabling water splitting into hydrogen and oxygen.
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A novel copper formate-based framework RbCu(HCO2)2Cl: synthesis, crystal structure, thermal, vibrational and magnetic properties and antibacterial activity

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2300-2310
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01055A, Paper

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Asmae Ben Abdelhadi, Safaa Hidaoui, Rachid Ouarsal, Morgane Poupon, Michal Dusek, María de los Llanos Palop Herreros, Marco Antonio López de la Torre, Luis Lezama, Brahim El Bali, Mohammed Lachkar, Abderrazzak Douhal
A novel Cu(II)-based metal–formate framework, RbCu(HCO₂)₂Cl (1), has been synthesized and fully characterized, and its magnetic properties and biological activity have been examined.
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Mannose-6-phosphate functionalized liposomal nanocarrier for lysosome-specific delivery of β-glucuronidase in a Drosophila model of MPS VII

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2137-2150
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00526D, Paper

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Abinash Padhy, Apurba Das, Keya Mondal, Basudeb Mondal, Rupak Datta, Sayam Sen Gupta
Mannose-6-phosphate (M6P) functionalised liposomal nanocarriers can achieve site-specific delivery of β-glucuronidase (β-GUS) to the targeted organelle lysosome of enzyme deficient cells in Mucopolysaccharidosis VII (MPS VII), a lysosomal storage disorder. Created with BioRender.com.
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Synergistic effects of Sb doping and nanostructuring on spark plasma-sintered ZrNiSn thermoelectrics

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2454-2464
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01100K, Paper

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José Luis Garrido-Álvarez, Javier López-García, Oscar Juan Dura, Matthias Schrade, Anthoula Poulia, Carlos F. Gutiérrez-González, Marta Suárez, Jesús Ángel Blanco, João Elias Rodrigues, Alaa Adawy, Victor Vega, Ole Martin Løvvik, Anette Eleonora Gunnæs, Cristina Echevarria-Bonet
Nanostructured ZrNiSn and ZrNiSn_1−xSb_x (x = 0.02 and 0.05) half-Heusler alloys were successfully synthesized via mechanical milling followed by spark plasma sintering, achieving a 60% improvement with respect to the bulk alloy.
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A study on interfacial structure design and thermal conductivity optimization of diamond/copper composites

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2151-2158
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01082A, Paper

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Dandan Li, Jian Wang, Yunzhen Jiang, Zhanghui Liu, Guojie Huang, Jinsong Feng, Bo Peng, Bing Wang, Ruzhi Wang
By combining first-principles calculations and COMSOL simulations, this work obtained results that closely match the experimental findings.
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Revisiting bimodal cancer phototherapy with immunogenicity via galvanically-driven hollow Pd–As nanoshells

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2047-2058
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00784D, Paper

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Sun Woo Kim, Manorma Negi, Youbin Heo, Apurva Jaiswal, Eun Ha Choi, Neha Kaushik, Hongje Jang, Nagendra Kumar Kaushik
PdAsNPs synthesized via galvanic replacement of AsNPs enabled immunogenic cell death in lung adenocarcinoma cells. Image has been created using Biorender.com.
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Localization effects in mixed-ligand gold bis(dithiolene) complexes as single-component conductors

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,2115-2127
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00996K, Paper

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Haia Kharraz, Pere Alemany, Enric Canadell, Antoine Vacher, Thierry Roisnel, Hengbo Cui, Kee Hoon Kim, Marc Fourmigué, Dominique Lorcy
Three mixed-ligand gold bis(dithiolene) complexes involving one TTF dithiolate show a robust gap under pressure due to the reinforced dimerization of TTF dithiolate moieties in the solid state.
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Two-dimensional halide perovskite memristors for resistive switching memory systems

Mater. Adv., 2026, 7,1986-2002
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00686D, Review Article

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Hyojung Kim
Two-dimensional (2D) halide perovskites have emerged as a versatile platform for energy-efficient resistive switching memories.
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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, Advance Article
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, Advance Article
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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Acceptor-doping of lead-free (Ba0.82Ca0.18)(Zr0.08Ti0.92)O3 with Fe induces piezoelectric hardening

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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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Bulk charge-transfer coupling and tunable dielectric relaxation in benzoquinone-doped nematic liquid crystals

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
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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Multifaceted advances in TiO2-based photocatalysts for PFAS degradation: a critical review of mechanisms, modifications, and challenges

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
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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Quasi-isostructural order–disorder phase transitions and anisotropic thermal expansions in polymorphic crystals of a biologically active molecule with distinct solubility and dissolution rate

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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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Studies on the structural, microstructure, dielectric, electrical and optical properties of Gd-doped BiFeO3 ceramic and its NTC thermistor application

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
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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Exploring sustainable water treatment: comprehensive analysis of an NZS-D nanocomposite for enhanced dye adsorption

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DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01245G, Paper

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Md. Sajid, Mohammed K. Al Mesfer, Mohd Danish, Atul Sharma, Saif Ali Chaudhry
An innovative hybrid nanocomposite, NZS-D, was developed by incorporating nickel and zinc binary sulphide nanoparticles into the organic framework of date seed grains through co-precipitation technique.
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Harnessing Zinc(II) bis-Terpyridine Complex to Overcome Drug Resistance: Mechanistic Insights for Antibacterial Activity

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00502G, Paper

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Kamal Deep Paul, Saurabh Gupta, Biswa Nath Ghosh, Sourav Sutradhar, Parnashabari Sarkar, Dipankar Das
The increasing prevalence of drug-resistant bacteria represents a serious global health challenge, prompting scientists to develop innovative antibacterial compounds. An example of such a compound with significant potential as an...
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Fe-embedded graphitic carbon nanofibers for efficient urea electrooxidation and stable oxygen reduction reaction in acidic media

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01440A, Paper

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Nasser A. M. Barakat
Fe nanoparticle-incorporated carbon nanofibers (Fe–CNFs) were successfully synthesized via electrospinning of a ferrous acetate/PVA solution followed by vacuum drying and calcination at 850 °C.
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High thermoelectric power conversion efficiency of an earth-abundant Janus silicon oxy-sulfide monolayer: a first-principles study

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01306B, Paper

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Zakariae Darhi, Mounaim Bencheikh, Ravindra Pandey, Larbi El Farh
Four-phonon scattering drastically suppresses lattice thermal conductivity in the Janus SiOS monolayer, enabling enhanced thermoelectric figure of merit (ZT).
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Exploring the storage applications of FeS–ZnO nanocomposite as a negative electrode for asymmetric supercapacitors

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01110H, Paper

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Junaid Riaz, Amina Bibi
This paper reports a low-cost and facile wet-chemical method to fabricate FeS–ZnO nanocomposites, offering promising potential for next-generation supercapacitor applications.
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A robust, multifunctional optical sensing platform operating under practical conditions

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MA00079G, Paper

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Ikhlas Kachou, Mouna Fhoula, Kamel Saidi, Christian Hernández-Álvarez, Mohamed Dammak, Inocencio R. Martín
A robust, multifunctional optical sensing platform operating under practical conditions.
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Masterbatch strategy for enhanced filler dispersion and reinforcement of zirconia-filled NBR composites

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01078K, Paper

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Shubham C. Ambilkar, Surabhi S. Raut, Bharat P. Kapgate, Chayan Das
In situ zirconia reinforced NBR via a masterbatch strategy.
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COMPUTATIONAL EXPLORATION OF THE DIVERSE FUNCTIONAL PROPERTIES OF DOUBLE ANTIPEROVSKITE MATERIALS Na 6 AgBiX 2 (X = Cl, Br, I)

Mater. Adv., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01179E, Paper

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Bisma Asghar, Muhammad Usman Saeed, Zeeshan Ali, Shahan Ali, Irsalan Saeed, Ali H. Reshak, Hosam O. Elansary, Ihab Mohamed Moussa, Sohail Mumtaz, Yasir Saeed
The ongoing study investigates optoelectronic as well as photovoltaic characteristics of double antiperovskite (DAP) compounds Na6AgBiX2 (X = Cl, Br, I) using Density Functional Theory (DFT) with semi-classical Boltzmann Transport...
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Studying the significance of the parameters involved in the synthesis of Y-UiO-66 to improve product yield

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01198A, Paper

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Micaela Richezzi, P. Rafael Donnarumma, Ashlee J. Howarth
The significance of the parameters involved in the synthesis of rare-earth metal–organic frameworks (RE-MOFs) has not been studied in depth.
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Angiogenic properties of poly(NAG-co-NAPA) nanoparticles: assessment via gray-level co-occurrence matrix-based image processing

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01126D, Paper

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Sukanya Patra, Aniket Dayanand Lokhande, Gurmeet Singh, Divya Pareek, Saumya Jaiswal, Prem Shankar Gupta, Abhijit Majumder, Jac Fredo Agastinose Ronickom, Pradip Paik
Poly(NAG-co-NAPA) NPs demonstrate pro-angiogenic properties and is significant for the wound care and therapeutic applications.
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Zeolitization of fly ash for synthesis of pharmaceutically important bis(indolyl)methane derivatives

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00772K, Paper

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Aashima Mahajan, Loveleen K. Brar, Manmohan Chhibber
Acid-modified Zeolite A from industrial waste: a reusable catalyst for pharmaceutically important heterocyclic synthesis.
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Enhanced photodegradation of antibiotics using a novel BiVO4/P-doped TiO2 heterostructure: performance evaluation, property and kinetic modelling

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01398D, Paper

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Tanzim Ur Rahman, Musfekur Rahman Dihan, Abdul Hai, Md. Shahinoor Islam
The synthesized photocatalyst demonstrated excellent removal of both metronidazole and ciprofloxacin antibiotics from the binary solution.
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Optimization of diffusion dynamics in Mn-doped Co3O4/rGO hybrid electrodes for efficient energy storage in asymmetric supercapacitors

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA00752F, Paper

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Farhan Ahmad, Abdul Shakoor, Ahsan Iqbal, Asif Mahmood, Waheed Al-Masry, Farooq Ahmad, Shahid Atiq
Efficient electrode materials are crucial to meet the growing modern-day energy storage needs.
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Atomic layer deposition of gallium oxide using gallium triazenide and water

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01213A, Paper

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Prosper Simbarashe Mushore, Pamburayi Mpofu, Kenichiro Mizohata, Kostas Sarakinos, Nathan J. O’Brien, Henrik Pedersen
Gallium oxide (Ga₂O₃) is deposited by thermal atomic layer deposition using an gallium(III) triazenide and water.
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Unveiling a reline deep eutectic solvent (DES) for controlled synthesis of phase-pure CuFeS2 towards dielectric and electrocatalytic applications

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01466B, Paper

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Bhagirath Mahto, Monika Gupta, Haider Ali, Sahid Hussain
A deep eutectic solvent (DES)-based solvothermal approach is demonstrated for the synthesis of phase-pure CuFeS₂, delivering notable dielectric and electrocatalytic properties.
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Tunable multifunctionality in BaTiO3–La0.835Na0.165MnO3 composites: from UV-to-visible light absorption and nonmagnetism to room-temperature ferromagnetism

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01177A, Paper

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Lozil Denzil Mendonca, El Kebir Hlil, Mamatha D. Daivajna
Multifunctionality in a composite of BaTiO₃ and La_0.835Na_0.165MnO₃ showing room temperature ferromagnetism and visible light absorption.
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Kinetic interface design in carbon-doped Mg(OH)2 enables concurrent CO2 blocking and capture

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01199J, Paper

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Hashan N. Thenuwara, W. P. Cathie Lee, Shunnian Wu, Sim Jia Yu, Siew Yee Wong, Xu Li, Ping Wu
Kinetically engineered carbon-doped MgO–Mg(OH)₂ binary nanostructures mitigates carbonate passivation and enhance CO₂ adsorption.
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Sustainable removal of brilliant green dye from aqueous media using a calcium alginate–polydopamine bio-composite: process optimization and adsorption mechanism

Mater. Adv., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MA01333J, Paper

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Marwa Magdy, Mohamed M. Aboelnga, Elsayed Elbayoumy
The contamination of water with toxic dyes poses serious threats to both aquatic environments and human health.
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