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Introduction to the themed collection on nanocatalysis

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH90024K, Editorial

Huabin Zhang, Jennifer Strunk, Marcella Lusardi, Tianyi Ma, Vivek Polshettiwar, Wee-Jun Ong
Huabin Zhang, Jennifer Strunk, Marcella Lusardi, Tianyi Ma, Vivek Polshettiwar, and Wee-Jun Ong introduce the Materials Horizons and Nanoscale Horizons cross-journal themed collection on Nanocatalysis.
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Photoresponsive Hydrogels Using Phototherapy to Accelerate Wound Healing: Correlating Mechanisms to Clinical Effects

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02343B, Review Article

Sze Wing Cheung, Keyi Yao, Shuqi Feng, Lixuan Huang, Xingrui Li, Xuemei Zhou, Lin Xiang
Chronic wounds feature persistent inflammation and impaired regeneration, creating major clinical and economic burdens that have motivated the development of active wound dressings that can guide the healing process rather...
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Functional microarray biochips promote micropatterned adhesion-cytoskeleton-nuclear coupling to guide endothelial force-sensing mechanotransduction

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01781E, Communication

Yan Hou, Wenlong Wang, Shihui Xu, Xue Zhang, Zhiwei Liu, Kyubae Lee, Nana Wang, Yongtao Wang, Heng Yin
Microarray biochips offer an advanced platform for the precise spatial control of cell behaviours, enabling the investigation of how geometric constraints influence cell adhesion, morphology, and mechanosensitive signalling.
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3D manipulation of cell spheroids using laser-actuated microrobots

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01861G, Communication

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Y. Wang, P. Harder, N. İyisan, B. Özkale
We present laser-actuated microrobots embedded in cell spheroids that induce three distinct thermophoretic motion modes, enabling selective and biocompatible spheroid assembly.
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Stable high-temperature superlubricity enabled by thermomechanical-induced interfacial graphitization and SiOx-mediated structural locking

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02175H, Communication

Jinyan Chen, Shouyi Sun, Bin Zhang, Xinchun Chen, Jianbin Luo, Jinjin Li
Achieving stable superlubricity of diamond-like carbon (DLC) films in air at elevated temperatures remains a critical challenge due to thermally driven hydrogen loss and oxidation-induced structural degradation.
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Bone-Targeted Calcification–Photothermal Nanoplatform for Synergistic Tumor Ablation and Bone Regeneration in Breast Cancer Bone Metastasis

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02334C, Communication

Zhili Ran, Xinyi Li, Guibo Lu, Jiapeng Dong, Yaoxun Zeng, Junze Tang, Huiling Ye, Guining Cao, Yikun Shang, Ziyue Li, Qionge Sun, Xiang Su, Yan He, Xujie Liu
Breast cancer bone metastasis is a common and devastating complication among patients with advanced breast cancer, marked by aggressive tumor growth and extensive osteolytic destruction. Effective treatment requires simultaneous elimination...
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Robust superamphiphobic coatings in confined and chemically inert tubular geometries enabled by a dynamic circulation coating strategy

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00200E, Communication

Bucheng Li, Jiaren Zhang, Junping Zhang
Fabricating robust superamphiphobic coatings on the inner surfaces of narrow tubes remains a long-standing challenge due to restricted mass transport, geometric confinement, and limited interfacial reaction efficiency. Despite extensive progress...
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Toward Self-Driving Laboratory 2.0 for Chemistry and Materials Discovery

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01984B, Review Article

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Heeseung Lee, Hyuk Jun Yoo, Hye Su Jang, Byeongho Park, Yang Jeong Park, Sang Soo Han
The convergence of laboratory automation, artificial intelligence (AI), and data-driven science has catalyzed the emergence of self-driving laboratories (SDLs), autonomous platforms capable of designing, executing, and analyzing experiments with minimal...
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Recent advances in patterned bio-inspired cholesteric liquid crystals: fabrication, stimuli-responsive mechanisms, and smart optical applications

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00134C, Review Article

Yuanyuan Shang, Tao Long, Junchao Liu, Pingping Wu, Xiaodong Yang, Jingxia Wang
Patterned bio-inspired cholesteric liquid crystals are reviewed as programmable photonic materials, focusing on helical design, fabrication strategies, stimuli responsiveness, and multifunctional applications.
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Multifunctional PVA/MXQD Hydrogels for Integrated Flexible Strain Sensing and Solid-State Energy Storage Systems

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00088F, Communication

Emad S. Goda, Jae Sang Cho, Dong Hwan Wang
The development of multifunctional conductive hydrogels that integrate high electrochemical performance, mechanical robustness, and sensing capability is essential for next-generation wearable electronics. In this work, we report a novel conductive...
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Are Sacrificial Agents a Sustainable Practice in Scalable Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production from Water?

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00240D, Opinion

Mohammad Rahman, Fazal Raziq, Liang Qiao, Huabin Zhang
The rapid expansion of green hydrogen production is vital for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors. Photocatalytic water splitting, which generates hydrogen directly from sunlight and water, has therefore attracted major research attention....
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Low-RCS Coding Metasurface Utilizing 3-D Printed ABS Shells and Carbonyl Iron Powder/Polyimide Composite Patches via Hybrid Mechanisms

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00199H, Communication

Sen Zhang, Qing An, Dawei Li, Ke Chen, Junming Zhao, Tian Jiang, Wenhe Liao, Tingting Liu, Yijun Feng
Based on three-dimensional (3-D) printed acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) shells and carbonyl iron powder/polyimide (CIP/PI) composite patches, a low-profile and low-radar cross section (RCS) coding metasurface is proposed through the...
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Targeted metabolic glycoengineering using multivalent mannosyl metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01986A, Communication

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Pei-Hong Tong, Chen Guo, Xi-Le Hu, Tony D. James, Jia Li, Xiao-Peng He
A mannosyl metal–organic framework (MOF) was constructed for the targeted delivery of an unnatural sugar to cancer cells that overly express mannose receptors, enabling target-specific bioorthogonal glycan labeling.
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Tuning Surface Reactivity Pathways through Molecular Inhibitor Redosing for Precision Nanopatterning

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02445E, Communication

Byungchan Lee, Chi Thang Nguyen, Minhyeok Lee, Ngoc Le Trinh, Kyeongmin Min, Youngho Kang, Eun-Hyoung Cho, Han-Bo-Ram Lee
Area-selective atomic layer deposition (AS-ALD) has emerged as a promising bottom-up approach for achieving precise 3D patterning in advanced nanofabrication. In this study, Ru AS-ALD on SiO₂ versus Si₃N₄ surfaces...
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Decoupling thermoelectric parameters in novel ionic layered materials: a charged monolayer stabilization strategy for enhanced anisotropy

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02247A, Communication

Yaobo Li, Meng Pei, Ziyang Zuo, Dangdang Xu, Zhenzhen Feng, David B. Hayrapeyan, Christos S. Garoufalis, Sotirios Baskoutas, Yuli Yan, Zaiping Zeng
We propose a cation-stabilized monolayer network principle to design anisotropic ionic thermoelectrics. Screening 370 candidates revealed 26 stable materials, like p-type β-Mg₃Sb2, with enhanced directional transport.
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Acoustic "Re-charging" of Nanofiber Air Filters

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02352A, Communication

Le Xu, Zhenyu Zhu, Baojun Qiu, Shipeng Hou, Linyi Cui, Hongyuan Wei, Hongxia Wang, Tong Lin
The long-term performance of electrostatic fibrous filters is inherently limited by the irreversible dissipation of their embedded charges. Existing regeneration strategies often rely on mechanical contact, which can lead to...
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Side gate vertical OECTs for integrated complementary circuits

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02080H, Communication

Guohong Hu, Sihui Hou, Qijun Cai, Zefeng Fan, Jianhua Chen, Liang-Wen Feng, Wei Huang
Precise performance tuning of side-gate vOECTs is achieved by engineering the gate size and gate–channel distance, which enables quasi-solid-state complementary logic circuits with fast switching speeds (<9 ms) and small footprints (<0.5 mm²).
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Thermal-driven H-bond reconfiguration for bioinspired high-strength anisotropic supramolecular hydrogels

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02364E, Communication

Jiayu Wu, Pan Jiang, XingXing Yang, Changcheng Bai, Ziyue Miao, Yixian Wang, Hang Zhang, Xiaolong Wang
Inspired by organisms, we develop a hydrogen bond reconfiguration strategy to build supramolecular hydrogels via thermally reversible alignment. Quenching pre-stretched networks yields anisotropic hydrogels with outstanding mechanical performance.
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Performance optimization of bijels as a novel type of catalyst support structure

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01726B, Communication

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Johannes Martinus Peter Beunen, Jens Harting
Due to their high surface-to-volume ratio, porous media are very suitable catalyst support materials. However, the stochastic morphology of commercially available supports generally results in poor transport properties. Accordingly, the...
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Next-Generation Blue OLED Emitters: Efficiency, Color Purity, and the Road to BT.2020

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02390D, Review Article

Tejas Dhanalaxmi Raju, Meghana Tirupathi, Nahyun Kim, Muruganantham Subramanian, Pavan Kumar Odugu, Arulvarman Kesavan, Jang Hyuk Kwon, Tae Geun Kim
Next-generation ultrahigh-definition (UHD) displays demand blue organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) that can achieve high efficiency, long operational stability, and the stringent color purity required by the BT.2020 standard. Though thermally...
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Ultra-High Power Efficiency Organic Light-Emitting Diodes Based on Hot-Exciton-Assisted Exciplex (HEAE) System

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00070C, Communication

Jingli Lou, Junwei He, Baoxi Li, Han Zhang, Yichao Chen, Ben Zhong Tang, Zhiming Wang
Power efficiency (PE) is crucial for evaluating organic light-emitting diode (OLED) performance, as it directly reflects photoelectric conversion efficiency. Featuring a low injection barrier, exciplex shows greater potential than a...
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Dynamic Surface Reconstruction Governs Hydrogen Evolution Activity of Mo2C Electrocatalysts in Alkaline Media

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02010G, Communication

Palash Jyoti Gogoi, Chandraraj Alex, Swetarekha Ram, Nikhil N Rao, Muhammed N. K. Safeer, Seung Cheol Lee, Satadeep Bhattacharjee, Neena Susan John
Molybdenum carbide (Mo₂C) has emerged as earth-abundant candidates for hydrogen-evolution reaction (HER) catalysts, yet the impact of surface oxidized species on their performance remains unsettled. Here, we compare the activity...
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Rolling contact bistable passive and active metamaterials

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00042H, Communication

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Mohammad Naghavi Zadeh, Fabrizio Scarpa, Jonathan Rossiter
Negative stiffness and bistability are desirable properties to improve the speed and power of actuators, dissipate energy in shock absorbers, and provide stable switching mechanisms. However, most negative stiffness mechanisms...
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A multifunctional organic additive with diversified elements (F, S, P, N) for high-performance PEO/LiTFSI electrolytes

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02463C, Communication

Siyu Fang, Junyan Tang, Qian Liang, Lingzhi Shao, Duo Peng, Ping Xue, Mi Tang, Lingjun Kong, Zhengbang Wang
Polyethylene oxide (PEO)-based all-solid-state electrolytes hold significant promise for high-safety and high-energy-density batteries, yet their practical implementation is impeded by low ionic conductivity, a narrow electrochemical stability window, and poor...
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Unveiling the Synergistic Piezo-Phototronic Dynamics in Indium Selenide incorporated Poly(vinylidene fluoride) Nanocomposites for Next-Generation Energy Harvesting

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02303C, Communication

Ananya Aishwarya, Urosa Latief, Abhishek Naskar, Jitendra P Singh, Arup Bhattacharyya
Piezo-phototronics leverages the synergy of piezoelectricity and photoexcitation to enable advanced optoelectronic functionalities in flexible materials and devices. In this study, we report for the first time, the fabrication and...
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Programming magnetic composites and phase change materials for multimodal haptic interfaces with integrated self-sensing toward adaptive and proprioceptive haptic feedback

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01998B, Communication

Si Chen, Su Li, Yizong Li, Penghao Dong, Shanshan Yao
Enabled by programmable soft magnetic composites, the compact, skin-conformal, self-sensing haptic interface seamlessly delivers three distinct modes of haptic feedback: normal, rotational shear, and skin stretch.
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Strong hybridization driving unusual enhanced negative thermal expansion in PbTiO3-based ferroelectrics

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02227D, Communication

Zhao Pan, Sergey A. Nikolaev, Xi Shen, Takumi Nishikubo, Lin Wu, Mengqi Ye, Xubin Ye, Shogo Kawaguchi, Yoshihiro Kuroiwa, Richeng Yu, Jun Chen, Masaki Azuma, Youwen Long
The distinct covalent characteristics of Fe–O and Co–O bonds give rise to divergent temperature-dependent unit cell volume responses: 0.5PbTiO₃–0.5BiFeO₃ exhibits strong nonlinear NTE, while 0.6PbTiO₃–0.4BiCoO₃ displays colossal volume contraction.
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Multi-stage assembled Lactobacillus reuteri-capsule patch for sustained antibacterial therapy

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00155F, Communication

Chen Zhou, Yuxiang Wang, Ming Yang, Hao Guo, Xiang Ren, Gongbing Liu, Hailong Wang, Wei Wei, Yujiang Fan, Hongning Wang, Yong Sun
Recurrent bacterial invasion delays the healing of infected sites; therefore, the development of a sustained antibacterial therapeutic strategy is essential.
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2D stress-distribution imaging using 3D transparent stimulus-responsive color-changing rubber

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02253C, Communication

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Hazuki Yamanaka, Hiroaki Imai, Syuji Fujii, Yuya Oaki
Imaging of invisible mechanical stresses is a significant challenge in a variety of fields. 2D distribution imaging of compression stresses applied by irregularly shaped 3D objects is not achieved using...
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Persistent sub-ambient cooling of vertical surfaces via a unique selective radiative–evaporative cooler

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00052E, Communication

Zhi-Wei Zeng, Hao Chen, Chen Ye, Yi-Heng Ma, Shuang-Mei He, Pei-Jie Tang, Fu-Rong Zeng, Bo-Wen Liu, Yuan-Wei Yan, Hai-Bo Zhao
Daytime sub-ambient radiative cooling offers a passive means of reducing surface temperatures below ambient levels under direct sunlight.
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An elastic molecular-hierarchical topology-heat field synergy for robust, multifunctional and integrated bioinspired nanofibrous helix

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00144K, Communication

Guanhua Zhang, Ziyi Guo, Minhui Chen, Jie Xiong, Yong Zhao, Fengyun Guo
To meet the urgent demands of next-generation wearable electronics and intelligent healthcare, it is crucial to develop fibrous materials that simultaneously exhibit excellent mechanical, environmental stability, and multifunctional integration. Herein,...
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Disordered origami sandwich structures: inverse design and on-demand energy absorption

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02373D, Communication

Fenglei Li, Jiakang Gan, Zhou Yang, Eric Li, Yong Liang, Bing Li
Introducing geometric disorder into Miura-Ori overcomes energy absorption limits, expanding design space to unlock enhanced behaviors, with an inverse design algorithm for target force-displacement profiles.
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Strategic B-site cation engineering in Sillén–Aurivillius perovskite oxyhalides for ultra-high efficiency piezocatalytic H2O2 production

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00204H, Communication

Yunxiang Zhang, Shishi Xu, Jikun Chen, Jiali Zhang, Zhichao Mu, Chenliang Zhou, Hazem Abdelsalam, Qinfang Zhang
Strategic B-site cation engineering in Sillén–Aurivillius Bi₅Ti₂O₁₁Cl control over electronic structure and polarization, yielding a record piezocatalytic H₂O₂ production rate (15 041 µmol g⁻¹ h⁻¹) and creating a new ferroelectric design paradigm.
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Sustainable advances in nanostructure-doped polymer hydrogels for fog harvesting: materials innovation, mechanistic insights and emerging applications

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02096D, Review Article

Mishal Zahra, Zhiguang Guo, Muhammad Alfahad
The progress and challenges of nanostructure-doped polymer hydrogels have been reviewed for fog harvesting, emphasizing their mechanical and functional improvements compared with traditional hydrogels for sustainable environment applications.
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Economic evaluation and catalyst design for hybrid water electrolysis systems

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01759A, Review Article

Duzheng He, Yanping Zhao, Shen Wang, Kang Wang, Jiayi Wang, Weijie Li, Miao Fan, Yi Wei, Vasily Bautin, Chao Han
Hybrid water electrolysis boosts efficiency by replacing OER with anodic oxidation reactions (AORs). This review categorizes AORs and discusses catalysts, design, and techno-economics.
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Clean production of chlorine (Cl2) and hypochlorous acid (HOCl) from photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical seawater splitting

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01556A, Review Article

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Rohul H. Adnan, Yun Hau Ng
Production of Cl₂ and HOCl from photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical seawater splitting.
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Dramatic enhancement of nonlinear optical signals in distinct two-dimensional materials

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02150B, Communication

Shu-Hsien Chen, Wei-Hsuan Kung, Yu-Chen Chen, Yu-Ming Chang, Wei-Liang Chen, Hsuen-Li Chen
We developed an air-gap-suspended nanocavity that enhances SHG and Raman signals in 2D materials, enabling precise characterization and offering a platform to study their intrinsic properties.
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Materials- and Process-Driven Microstructural Engineering for Scalable Dry-Processed Electrode Manufacturing

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02484F, Review Article

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Gwonsik Nam, Jaejin Lim, Seungyeop Choi, Sang Cheol Nam, Kijoo Hong, Jisung Lee, Yong Min Lee
Solvent-free dry-processed electrode (DPE) technology has emerged as a promising platform for lithium-ion battery (LIB) manufacturing, offering a low carbon footprint, enhanced energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness compared to conventional slurry-based...
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Boosting Wide-Temperature Solid-State Lithium Batteries by Polyether-Carbonate Hybridization

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02486B, Communication

Jia Chou, shengbo yang, Chengyi Zhuo, Zhixing Wang, Huajun Guo, Xinhai Li, Guochun Yan, Guangchao Li, Wenjie Peng, Zhenghui Liu, Jiexi Wang, Hui Duan
The development of temperature-resilient solid-state lithium batteries is hindered by several interrelated factors, including the intrinsically low ionic conductivity of solid-state electrolytes, the propensity for lithium dendrite formation due to...
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Battery-Free, Wireless Graphene Pressure Sensor for Machine Learning-assisted Posture Classification and VR/AR Visualization in Smart Healthcare Environments

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02270C, Communication

Myungwoo Choi, Younghan Kim, Hyeonseok Han, Gongkyu Byeon, Yonghee Lee, Jeong A Han, Nam Hyeong Lee, Sang Won Kim, Hakyoung Lee, Yoorim Loh, Sangbin Lee, Dong Kyun Hong, Sunwoo Lee, Seokjoo Cho, Jewook Kim, Jeong-O Lee, Jungmo Kim, Seung Yol Jeong, Jun Chang Yang, SunJin Yu, Seokwoo Jeon, Donghwi Cho, Inkyu Park, Yong Suk Oh
Continuous monitoring of pressure and temperature at skin interfaces is essential for preventing tissue damage and circulation-related complications in immobile patients. However, most existing healthcare pressure sensors remain bulky, wired,...
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Advanced polymeric membranes for CO2 separation: fundamentals, materials, and practical challenges

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02360B, Review Article

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Tae Hoon Lee, Byung Kwan Lee, Young Hoon Cho, Hyo Won Kim, Sang Hoon Han, Seong Yong Ha, Ho Bum Park
Bridging material design with thin-film engineering, this review highlights strategies to overcome stability and scalability barriers in polymeric membranes for CO₂ separation, accelerating their deployment for industrial decarbonization.
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3D printed photo-sensitized microfiltration membranes for simultaneous water filtration and pathogen management

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01431J, Communication

Hooralain Bushnaq, Hari Kalathil Balakrishnan, Tom Burton, Julio Carrera Montoya, Julio Rodriguez-Andres, Jason Mackenzie, Giovanni Palmisano, James Mcelhinney, Srinivas Mettu, Ludovic F. Dumée
3D printing nanoporous thin film monoliths allows for direct incorporation of stimuli responsive moieties to develop photo-sensitized catalytic membrane reactors.
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Integrating intrinsic charge-trapping sites in an insulated MOF nanoparticle-based dielectric layer for effective photo/synaptic transistors

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02148K, Communication

Chaoran Liu, Di Sun, Ruisi Fan, Chengyi Liu, Honglin Qiu, Qijun Lu, Zengqi Xie, Linlin Liu
Based on metal–organic frameworks with diverse energy level structures, charge/energy transfer pathways between semiconductors and insulators are established, integrating effective photo/synaptic transistors to emulate brain/machine operation.
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Nanofibrous bacterial cellulose-carboxymethyl cellulose composite with high wet strength and active ester-mediated stable tissue adhesion in dynamic environments

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02244D, Communication

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Donghyun Hwang, Donghyuk Kang, Kiho Sung, Sungchul Shin
Tissue adhesives provide a minimally invasive alternative to sutures and staples, but achieving strong and durable adhesion on wet and dynamically deforming tissues remain a major challenge. Water disrupts interfacial...
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Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Prof. Himchan Cho, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Republic of Korea

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1626-1627
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH90008A, Editorial

Our Emerging Investigator Series features exceptional work by early-career researchers working in the field of materials science.
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Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at South China University of Technology

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1624-1625
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH90006B, Editorial

Baochun Guo, Yuguang Ma, Shi-Jian Su, Yingjun Wang
Baochun Guo, Yuguang Ma, Shi-Jian Su and Yingjun Wang introduce the themed collection celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the School of Materials Science and Engineering at South China University of Technology.
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Synergistic integration of hydrogels and cold plasma for biomedical applications and therapeutics

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1716-1738
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01968K, Review Article

Muzammil Kuddushi, Parin Dal, Huihui Gan, Dingnan Lu, David Z. Zhu
The synergistic integration of hydrogels (HGs) and cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) represents a transformative advancement in biomaterials and plasma medicine, opening new pathways for next-generation therapeutics.
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Weavable ion–electron hybrid gel fibers with adjustable thermopower and high output voltage for wearable energy harvesting

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,2060-2070
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01964H, Communication

Mao Zhang, Qianyang Li, Minhan Cheng, Jianwei Jing, Hua Deng
An ionic hydrogel fiber with adjustable thermopower, high conductivity and good mechanical properties for a 4.9 V body-heat-harvesting textile.
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Suppression of interfacial layers in ZrO2/TiN capacitors by atomic layer deposition using ligand-engineered Zr precursors for scalable DRAM

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1757-1765
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01502B, Communication

Hyeongjun Kim, Juan Hong, Sangyeon Jeong, Kyunghun Lyu, Seungmin Jo, Seokho Cho, Juhyeong Kim, Byung-Kwan Kim, Jin-Sik Kim, Woongkyu Lee
As dynamic random-access memory continues to scale down, the physical thickness of capacitor dielectrics decreases, and controlling the low-k interfacial layer at the ZrO₂/TiN interface becomes increasingly critical.
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The carbon cost of materials discovery: Can machine learning really accelerate the discovery of new photovoltaics?

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1993-2004
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01404B, Communication

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Matthew Walker, Keith T. Butler
Simulations and machine learning have promised to be a powerful complement to experimental efforts to discover new photovoltaics – we assess the carbon cost of these approaches.
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Achieving strength and toughness limits of anisotropic microstructured alumina ceramics through interface engineering

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,2022-2034
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01962A, Communication

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Zezhou He, Rohit Pratyush Behera, Huajian Gao, Hortense Le Ferrand
Nacre-like all-ceramic metamaterials can be programmed by two interface descriptors: the stiffness ratio and the toughness/strength ratio between matrix and platelet to control their toughness.
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Machine learning to design metal–organic frameworks: progress and challenges from a data efficiency perspective

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1694-1715
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01467K, Review Article

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Diego A. Gómez-Gualdrón, Tatiane Gercina de Vilas, Katherine Ardila, Fernando Fajardo-Rojas, Alexander J. Pak
This review critically examines work at the intersection of machine learning (ML) and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs).
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The dark matter in water, air and land: from microplastic to invisible nanoplastics

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1628-1648
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01544H, Focus

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Martina H. Stenzel
Microplastic is well known, but nanoplastic with its increased surface area, could be more dangerous to our health. Lessons learned from nanomedicine can help understand the behaviour of nanoplastics.
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Layered hybrid lattice architectures for broadband electromagnetic absorption and improved structural stiffness

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1952-1965
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01846C, Communication

Hyoui Yoon, Dahyun Daniel Lim, Grace X. Gu, Sangryun Lee
A hybrid layered lattice design achieves integrated electromagnetic absorption and mechanical stiffness by tuning geometric layer arrangement, enabling multifunctional and lightweight metamaterial absorber applications.
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Fluorine-doped 3D honeycomb carbon network for long-duration aqueous zinc–iodine batteries

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,2035-2044
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01979F, Communication

Wenwen Cao, Zhenglin Li, Haichao Huang, Tao Hu, Yuanwei Zhang, Chenxi Dong, Haibo Hu, Yiqiang Sun, Guojin Liang
F-doped porous carbon network (F–Cnet) shows enhanced cycling stability, improved reaction kinetics, and excellent long-duration energy storage (LDES) performance for aqueous Zn–I₂ batteries.
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Vinylene-linked covalent organic frameworks with fully pyridine-patterned iso-π-conjugation for photoredox catalysis

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,2045-2051
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02132D, Communication

Fancheng Meng, Zixing Zhang, Xiaomeng Li, Lingjun Zeng, Bai Xue, Biao Jiang, Xin Jin, Jindong Wu, Jianneng Li, Kui Yang, Fan Zhang
Two vinylene-linked covalent organic frameworks, featuring hexagonal and orthorhombic topologies, respectively, exhibit fully pyridine-patterned iso-π-conjugation, enabling the photocatalytic synthesis of benzothiazoles with similar yields.
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High-efficiency nondoped near-ultraviolet organic light-emitting diodes based on spiro luminogens with high-lying reverse intersystem crossing

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1966-1972
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01721A, Communication

Jiajie Zeng, Guoxia Hao, Xing Wu, Xiaobin Dong, Tingxuan Guo, Ben Zhong Tang, Zujin Zhao
An effective molecular design strategy based on a spiro skeleton for exploring robust organic near-ultraviolet (NUV) luminogens is proposed, and high-efficiency nondoped organic light-emitting diodes are achieved based on the new NUV luminogens.
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Energy-generating smart windows based on reversible metal electrodeposition

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,2052-2059
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01923K, Communication

Hailin Yu, Liutao Chen, Jiayu Wang, Chunxiong Bao, Yang Liu, Yuanhao Li, Yating Mo, Yingyue Hu, Nakul Jain, Xi He, Yinghan Wang, Qichao Ran, Cenqi Yan, Zhe Wang, Borong Lin, Yinhua Zhou, Feng Gao, Pei Cheng
Energy-generating smart windows is developed by combining STOPVs and ECDs, which exhibit power generation, dimming and thermal insulation properties, thereby achieving an energy gain ranging from 10.1% to 16.2% in different cities around the world.
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Structural polymorphism in bent-core liquid crystals: from helical nanofilaments to heliconical-layered microcylinders with light-responsive properties

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1896-1905
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01905B, Communication

Hyewon Park, HyeonJun Kim, Yeongsik Kim, Hyungju Ahn, Joanna M. Wolska, YongJoo Kim, Dong Ki Yoon
Azobenzene-containing bent-core liquid crystals exhibit chain length-dependent structural polymorphism, showing a curvature-driven transition from helical nanofilaments to heliconical-layered microcylinders.
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DNA-based Bi-layered effervescent ejecting microneedle (BEE MN) for glucose-responsive insulin delivery

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1887-1895
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01816A, Communication

Yoonbin Ji, Kyung A. Kim, Iksoo Jang, Jong Bum Lee
Microneedle-based drug delivery systems have gained increasing attention as minimally invasive alternatives to conventional injections, particularly for chronic diseases like diabetes.
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A platform for the formation of uniform DNA condensate droplets using vibration-induced local vortices

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1777-1786
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01304F, Communication

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Zhitai Huang, Kanji Kaneko, Ryotaro Yoneyama, Tomoya Maruyama, Takeshi Hayakawa, Masahiro Takinoue, Hiroaki Suzuki
A simple vibration-induced microfluidic system enables the precise and parallel generation of uniform DNA condensate droplets using microvortices as virtual templates. It controls the size and morphology of complex condensates to aid LLPS research.
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Interface-modified NiMgOx layers with dibenzocarbazole molecules for high-efficiency perovskite light-emitting diodes

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1787-1795
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01949D, Communication

Hyungdoh Lee, Jun-Seo Lee, Seungmin Shin, Wonjeong Yu, In Hye Kwak, Hyung Joong Yun, Seungbum Hong, Himchan Cho
A dibenzocarbazole-based 4PADCB is introduced at the NiMgO_x/perovskite interface to enhance hole injection and suppress interfacial quenching. This interfacial strategy improves the peak EQE of green PeLEDs from 5.5% to 14.4%.
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Orthogonal di-spiro skeleton engineering on suppressing π–π stacking and spectral broadening for high-performance narrowband electroluminescence

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1984-1992
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01864A, Communication

Hao-Ze Li, Yu-Tao Yang, Yi-Cheng Zhao, Feng-Ming Xie, Jian-Xin Tang, Yan-Qing Li
The incorporation of an orthogonal di-spiro π-skeleton in full-color MR-TADF systems effectively suppresses detrimental excimer and aggregate formation, enabling OLEDs with high efficiency and stable narrowband emission spectra.
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Towards nickel–titanium shape memory alloys for coatingless icephobic materials

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1973-1983
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02106E, Communication

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Luca Stendardo, Francesca Villa, Davide Parlato, Riccardo Motto, Mauro Mameli, Carlo Antonini, Paola Bassani
This study introduces a nickel–titanium shape memory alloy as a durable, coatingless material with low ice adhesion for icephobic applications.
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Beyond the melting point annealing of poly(vinylidene fluoride) for enhanced piezoelectric performance

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1817-1830
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01226K, Communication

Stephen T. Hsieh, Sheng Ye, Rui Jian, Jon R. Peterson, Hao Mei, Andrew J. Ouderkirk
The use of high temperature, beyond the melting point, and high stress on PVDF films to improve the piezoelectric performance. New insight into how macroscopic and microstructural effects PVDF piezoelectricity.
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Hydrogel-based thermal management for photovoltaic safe operation and power generation enhancement

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1678-1693
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01172H, Review Article

Xueqing Yang, Zhihua Zhou, Cheng Wang, Yuechao Chao, Junwei Liu, Jinyue Yan
This review thoroughly analyzed the challenge and potential solutions of hydrogel-based PV cooling from lab research to practical applications.
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From muscle to motion: GaIn nanoparticle-TPU core/shell mesh electrodes for intelligent prosthesis

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1866-1876
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01637A, Communication

Yeonjee Jeon, Seongjun Moon, Chanho Jung, Jonghyeon Noh, Jaeyu Lee, Safina Abdusamievna Saidova, Jaehun Lee, Seungseok Han, Seonju Jeong, Kee-Eung Kim, Wu Bin Ying, Kyung Jin Lee, Jung-Yong Lee
GaIn NPs-TPU core/shell mesh electrode enables an EMG wristband that offers stretchability, and a high SNR. Combined with a machine learning algorithm, it interprets muscle activity to precise motion control of a robotic prosthetic hand device.
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High-entropy layered double hydroxides enabled wide-bandwidth near-infrared photodetection with viable environmental resistance

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1766-1776
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01889G, Communication

Kent-Tien Liang, Li-Mei Cheng, Kai-Lin Hsiao, Po-Hsuan Hsiao, Yi-Ting Li, Chia-Yun Chen
FeCoNiCuZnAl based high-entropy layered double hydroxides (LDHs), prepared using a facile solution synthesis process, are reported to feature near-infrared (NIR) photodetection characteristics.
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Bi-synergistic ligand-mediated passivation of surface defects for highly efficient and stable cesium-lead-iodide perovskite quantum dot photovoltaics

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1906-1917
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01763G, Communication

Minju Yang, Seon Joong Kim, Tae Hyuk Kim, Hyungju Ahn, Min Jong Lee, Yunsang Kim, Jae Won Shim
A universal ligand simultaneously passivates both perovskite quantum dot and ZnO interfaces, enabling highly efficient and exceptionally stable photovoltaics.
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Microphase water control utilizing highly hydrophilic anion-exchange ionomers

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1842-1849
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01791B, Communication

Yang Xiao, Xiao-Wen Lei, Lianqin Wang, Xinyi Cao, Runfei Yue, Shan Guan, Junfeng Zhang, Yan Yin, Tianyou Wang, Michael D. Guiver
A hydrophilic 3D ionomer achieves high AEMWE performance and stability under dry cathode feed, outperforming commercial ionomers and offering a new approach to water and mass transport management.
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High latent heat and recyclable shape stable phase change materials with dynamic ester bonds for thermal management

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1918-1928
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01772F, Communication

Chunrui Zhai, Yaofei Xu, Dongliang Wang, Lebin Zhan, Yixin Feng, Bili Lin, Hongzhou Li, Fubin Luo
A novel, recyclable shape-stabilized PCM synthesized via a carboxyl/epoxy reaction exhibits high latent heat (121.0 J g⁻¹) and, with 30 wt% BN, enhanced thermal conductivity (1.41 W m⁻¹ K⁻¹) for efficient thermal management.
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Compositional and structural control toward boosting inner-grain prestress and releasing the inter-lattice strain of an FGH99 diffusion-bonded superalloy

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1939-1951
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01841B, Communication

Xiaolong Hong, Zhiwei Qin, Xin Jiang, Jilong Wang, Jiachen Li, Zhijie Ding, Jingkuan Wang, Shuyan Shi, Peng Li, Honggang Dong
Inner-grain pre-stress was induced by a customized lattice distortion-enhanced strain-hardening effect. Structural coherence with interfacial coherent/semi-coherent L1₂ nanoprecipitates released inter-lattice strain.
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Charge state-dependent ion condensation near conjugated polymer backbones

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1877-1886
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01939G, Communication

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Dilara Meli, Quentin Thomas, Nicolas Rolland, Guillaume Freychet, Christina J. Kousseff, Priscila Cavassin, Lucas Q. Flagg, Vincent Lemaur, Abhijith Surendran, Zeinab Hamid, Sophie Griggs, Ruiheng Wu, Rosalba A. Huerta, Isaiah D. Duplessis, Bryan D. Paulsen, Tobin J. Marks, Lincoln J. Lauhon, Iain McCulloch, Lee J. Richter, David Beljonne, Jonathan Rivnay
By combining operando resonant X-ray scattering and molecular dynamics (MD) simulations we show that counterion positions within the lattice of a prototypical organic mixed ionic/electronic conductor (OMIEC) change as a function of its charge state.
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High-sensitivity, dual-mode, flexible, electrooxidized cellulose-based electronic skins with compatible mechanical properties and antimicrobial activity for wide-temperature applications

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,2005-2021
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01771H, Communication

Dongxu Ma, Yuan Zhou, Ronggui Peng, Yunpeng Zhen, Like Gao, Linrui Ma, Ningbo Ding, Chen Yang, Yunlong Luo, Yong Zhang, Kailei Lu, Yali Cui, Ziyi Yan, Li Liu, Guixin Wang
Flexible wide-temperature sustainable ionogel with compatible mechanical properties, high sensitivity, antimicrobial activity and intensified transfer.
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Amorphous–crystalline transition-induced hollowing of covalent organic frameworks: a structural evolution boosting uranium adsorption

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1929-1938
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01439E, Communication

Cuicui Shao, Zhijian Li, Yuxin Sun, Wei Xu, Yougan Wang, Chunhui Deng
A phosphate-rich hollow covalent organic framework (PA-H-COF) was prepared by a template method through the amorphous-to-crystalline transformation. Its uranium adsorption performance is superior to that of traditional non-hollow materials.
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Hand-gesture recognition using self-powered and single-electrode motion sensors fabricated with InN nanowires

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1807-1816
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01829C, Communication

Jaehyeok Shin, Seunghwan Jhee, Sumin Kang, Hye Min Oh, Chang Kyu Jeong, Siyun Noh, Jin Soo Kim
First demonstration of self-powered and single-electrode piezoelectric motion sensor with InN nanowires and graphene.
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A single-molecular bridge for simultaneously passivating dual-interface defects to fabricate high-efficiency and stable perovskite solar cells

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1831-1841
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01910A, Communication

Bin Du, Weiyuan Chen, Dingwei Wang, Weidan Gu, Siyuan Wang, Yan Hou, Yuexin Lin, Lin Song
We introduced LAUA between SnO₂ and the perovskite film, which improves interface contact and energy level alignment. Experimental results show that PSCs exhibit a power conversion efficiency of 26.21% and excellent stability.
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High-performance dynamic random access memory capacitor with an equivalent oxide thickness of 0.31 nm via stepwise cycling in Y-doped Hf0.5Zr0.5O2 thin films

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1739-1756
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01563D, Communication

Jonghoon Shin, Haengha Seo, Janguk Han, Tae Kyun Kim, Heewon Paik, Haewon Song, Hansub Yoon, Han Sol Park, Kyung Do Kim, Seong Jae Shin, Jae Hee Song, Sanghyup Lee, Seungheon Choi, Dong Hoon Shin, Juneseong Choi, Cheol Seong Hwang
This study investigates the field-induced ferroelectric (FFE) characteristics and dynamic random access memory (DRAM) capacitor performance of Y-doped Hf_0.5Zr_0.5O₂ (Y:Hf_0.5Zr_0.5O₂) thin films grown by atomic layer deposition (ALD).
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Overcoming the energy–durability trade-off in aluminum foil anodes via hierarchical laminated grain boundaries

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1850-1865
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01713K, Communication

Hee-Tae Jeong, Woo Jin Kim
A hierarchical laminated grain-boundary network in Al–1 wt% Si foils synchronizes lithium-ion transport and mechanical response, overcoming the long-standing energy–durability trade-off in aluminum-foil anodes.
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Synergistic substrate design for enhanced mechanical and optical stability in island-bridge stretchable displays

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1796-1806
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01401H, Communication

Hagseon Kim, Byung Jo Um, Jaehyeock Chang, Yong Ha Hwang, Sooyeon Baek, Young Hun Jung, Byeong-Soo Bae, Kyung Cheol Choi
A multi-covalently crosslinked polyurethane (MCPU) integrating reversible hydrogen bonding and covalent anchoring suppresses interfacial delamination and substrate sagging in an island–bridge stretchable display.
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Next-generation borophene nanostructures for dual-domain sensing: from structural optimisation to biomedical and environmental applications

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,1649-1677
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01433F, Review Article

Chayanika Hazarika, Pulakesh Borah, Rituparna Duarah, Manash R. Das
This review focuses on the synthesis, properties, and sensing mechanisms of borophene-derived nanostructures (nanosheets, quantum dots, and nanocomposites), with particular emphasis on their applications in environmental and biomedical detection.
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Methane functionalization in heterogeneous photocatalysis

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00117C, Review Article

Yin-Feng Wang, Ming-Yu Qi, Chang-Long Tan, Zi-Rong Tang, Yi-Jun Xu
The functionalization of methane is regarded as the “holy grail” reaction in chemistry. Photocatalysis is an emerging approach that activates the inert C−H bond in methane under mild conditions, enabling...
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Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Meng Qin, Sichuan University, China

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH90023B, Editorial

Our Emerging Investigator Series features exceptional work by early-career researchers working in the field of materials science.
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Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Gloria Zhang, New Mexico State University, United States

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH90021F, Editorial

Uncompromised Reinforcement: Polysiloxane with 100% Room-Temperature Self-Healing and Antifouling

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00122J, Communication

Haoran Li, Yuheng Chen, Yan-Chao Wu, Huimin Qi, Hui-Jing Li, Ga Zhang
To resolve the "strengthening-self-healing" contradiction and antifouling requirements of self-healing polysiloxane materials, this study prepared a hydrogen-rich polysiloxane resin (SDC) containing dynamic imine bonds. By compositing low-content silane-homologous modified graphene...
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Scalable ambient-dried aramid aerogel fibers with hierarchical networks for ultrahigh toughness and thermal insulation

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02198G, Communication

Xiangning Hu, Boyuan Zhang, Jia Li, Jin Wen, Changhuai Ye, Meifang Zhu
Proton-donor-assisted solvent exchange enables ambient-dried aramid aerogel fibers with hierarchical porous networks, achieving ultrahigh toughness and stretchability while maintaining excellent thermal insulation.
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Cognitive AI beyond prediction: toward reasoning and discovery

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02049B, Opinion

Jianliang Gong, Han Zhou, Shicheng Yu, Yiwang Chen
Cognitive AI enables scientific reasoning and discovery beyond prediction by integrating causal reasoning, constrained hypothesis generation, experiment planning, and feedback into a closed-loop scientific workflow.
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Synchronous repair of intrinsic thermal conductivity and mechanical performance of aramid nanofiber films through hydrogen-bonding reconstruction

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02042E, Communication

Niu Jiang, Yu-Yang Song, Mei-Yan Pu, Hong Cao, Ya-Jun Fu, Lu Bai, Jie Yang, Wei Yang
A thermal-annealing-directed molecular engineering strategy is developed to reconfigure the chain conformation and hydrogen-bonding networks of ANF, achieving record-high intrinsic thermal conductivity and tensile strength.
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High-dimensional multiplexed metamaterial for cross-media all-sound communication

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02182K, Communication

Kai Wu, Jing-Jing Liu, Hao-Xiang Li, Xue-Feng Zhu, Bin Liang, Jian-Chun Cheng, Johan Christensen
A high-dimensional multiplexed metamaterial is proposed for modulating all dimensions of sound waves traversing water–air media, enabling high-speed, real-time cross-water–air communications with sound as the sole information carrier.
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Supramolecular net-suppressor drives tumor vascular-immune microenvironment remodeling with spatiotemporal synchronization for renal cancer therapy

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01936B, Communication

Jiaqi Wang, Xiao Jin, Xiuhai Wu, Yu Wang, Xi Sun, Jiaye Li, Yue Teng, Yishuo Yan, Cong Li, Yulin Lv, Lingrui Jian, Kaiqiang Yuan, Lu Wang
Our RING strategy employs a cyclic peptide integrating three modules: (i) dual VEGF/Tie2 targeting for vascular remodeling; (ii) a β-sheet self-assembly motif forming nanofibers; (iii) a D-TIGIT blocking peptide to restore anti-tumor immunity.
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Isomeric organic–inorganic indium bromide single crystals with delayed and dual colour emission

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02322J, Communication

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Haichao Zhou, Kiyonori Takahashi, Takuya Okamoto, Jianguo Pan, Vasudevanpillai Biju
Isomeric indium bromide single crystals with fast green and delayed yellow emissions are developed. Face-shared InBr₄ tetrahedra in the green-emitting crystal and unshared InBr₄ tetrahedra in the yellow-emitting crystal distinguish the isomers.
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Short-wave infrared organic photodetectors based on n-type small molecular semiconductors

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01667C, Review Article

Bingyan Yin, Kangzhe Liu, Yang Chen, Yeye Wang, Xia Zhou, Chunhui Duan
N-type molecular semiconductors offer tunable properties, high purity and mobility for low-cost SWIR-OPDs as inorganic alternatives. This review summarizes their progress in molecular design, device engineering, applications, and future perspectives.
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The Paradox of Gold-Liposome Nanohybrids: The Location of Gold Enables Unconventional Properties and Drives Cellular Behavior

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02229K, Communication

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Ansuja Pulickal Mathew, Vandhana Kandavelkumar, Nabila Masud, Sebastian Huerta-Romo Picazo, Susheel Nethi, Saji Uthaman, Xiaona Wen, Wenyu Huang, Surya K Mallapragada, Anwesha Sarkar, Rizia Bardhan
The physicochemical characteristics of nanoparticles (NPs) and the cell type they encounter impact cellular interactions. Yet which parameters should be precisely controlled to direct endocytosis in specific cell types remains...
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Physically reconfigurable synaptic plasticity and learning in stretchable neuromorphic systems

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01319D, Communication

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Seung-Woo Lee, Kwan-Nyeong Kim, Sangjun Ma, Solji Ahn, Dongsu Choi, Min-Jun Sung, Chae-Yun Song, Jeong-Yun Sun, Tae-Woo Lee
A physically reconfigurable neuromorphic platform enables the programming of synaptic plasticity via gate electrode assembly. This strategy provides task-adaptable functions for versatile neuromorphic computing.
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Gate-controlled neuromodulatory optical synaptic transistor for adaptive learning and energy-accuracy balance

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02224J, Communication

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Jung Min Yun, Yu Bin Kim, Min Jung Choi, Seong Jun Kang
This work demonstrates an optical synaptic transistor that mimics biological neuromodulation. Gate-controlled carrier modulation and oxygen-vacancy traps in IGZO enable tunable plasticity, allowing short- and long-term synaptic behaviors.
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Self-assembled monolayers for bio-analytical SERS applications: from single to mixed component SAMs

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02043C, Review Article

Tao Cheng, Chunchun Li, Ziwei Ye, Jian Ye, Steven E. J. Bell, Yikai Xu
Mixed self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) is a powerful strategy for controlling the surface chemistry of plasmonic nanomaterials. This review presents the recent advances in mixed SAMs for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy.
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Hetero-order coupled cavity electrochromic mirrors enabling high-purity, wide-gamut, and broad-angle multicolor displays

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02384J, Communication

Hangyu Ma, Shengze Li, Ying Lv, Pan Li, Wentian Zhang, Guojiao Chen, Tienan Wang, Xiaoyang Guo, Xingyuan Liu
A hetero-order coupled cavity architecture is introduced for the first time into multicolor electrochromic mirrors for simultaneous realization of high-purity, wide-gamut, and broad-viewing-angle electrochromic displays.
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Efficient afterglow across liquid, hydrogel, and solid states enabled by naphthalimide-doped polyacrylate copolymer emulsions under UV/visible excitation

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02414E, Communication

Yan-Fang Zhuang, Wei-Guang Chen, Shi-Bo Yao, Lu-Yu Wang, Yu Chen, Hua-Ji Liu
Naphthalimide-doped polyacrylate copolymer emulsions were developed to achieve efficient afterglow across liquid, stretchable hydrogel, and solid states under both UV and visible excitations.
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Memristive behavior of a V2C MXene/PANI:PSS composite and its applications in ammonia detection

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02154E, Communication

Liangchao Guo, Peng Wang, Chunyu Du, Sheng Hu, Feng Zhao, Junfeng Cui, Qilong Yuan, Chao Zhang
Memristive devices that integrate gas sensing with neuromorphic functionality have been identified as a promising route to compact, low-power, and multifunctional artificial olfaction.
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Thermal rectification of shape memory polymer composites by programmable conductivity modulation

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01978H, Communication

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Seongkyun Kim, Dohyeong Lee, Seonghyun Bae, Yongseok Jeong, Minju Jeong, Changsik Song, Seunghyun Baik
Shape memory polymer composites achieve large thermal conductivity variation and high thermal rectification efficiency via temperature-driven volumetric filler fraction changes.
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