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Hydrodynamic rotational amplifiers with direction controllability, rotational hysteresis, nonreciprocity, and venturi effect

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00328A, Communication

Enze Hu, Bin Wang, Xuesheng Wang
Body-force manipulation and transformation-sequence control enable hydrodynamic rot-amplifiers with Venturi velocity amplification, rotational hysteresis, nonreciprocity, and active direction locking.
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Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Professor Michael T. Yeung, University at Albany, SUNY, United States

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH90074G, Editorial

Our Emerging Investigator Series features exceptional work by early-career researchers working in the field of materials science.
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Bioinspired Edible Vesicles as Standardized Nanoestrogens for Safe Bone Remodeling in Osteoporosis

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH01027J, Communication

Beibei Li, Miaolan He, Duxiang Feng, Dengke Chen, Yunzhu Zhai, Meijuan Li, Siwei Wang, Xiangxiang Kong, Zhuangpeng Chang, Yejiao Shi, Xi Liu, Xiao Zhang
Postmenopausal osteoporosis is driven by estrogen deficiency, while current therapies are limited by poor specificity and safety concerns. Here, through comparative screening of food-derived vesicles, soybean-derived nanovesicles are identified as...
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Highly Stable Photothermal CO2 Conversion to C2H6 with 87% Selectivity: Cooperative Charge Redistribution in Heteronuclear Catalyst Stabilizes Reaction Intermediates and Enhances C-C coupling

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH01026A, Communication

Fazal Raziq, Mohammad Rahman, Muhammad Ashraf, Sharafat Ali, Asad Ali, Raj Wali Khan, Jun Luo
Photothermal conversion of CO2 into selective multi-carbon hydrocarbons remains an unresolved challenge due to key intermediates instability and high barrier for C-C coupling. Here we report an atomically integrated Cu-Au...
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An anti-swelling and wet-adhesive nanocellulose hydrogel sensor for underwater communication

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00301J, Communication

Yujie Yang, Yuzhuo Zou, Yingying Liu, Mengxin Hu, Yingying Long, Hongbin Liu, Shijie Wu, Ling Zhang, Chao Liu
Anti-swelling and strong wet-adhesive nanocellulose composite hydrogels for underwater high-sensitivity sensing.
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From linkage chemistry to active-site engineering: strategic designs and progress in covalent organic frameworks for electrocatalytic hydrogen and oxygen generation

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00492J, Review Article

Imtiaz Ahmed, Meena Utkarsh Prahalad, Kamal Prakash, Shaikh M. Mobin
To meet the growing energy demand using sustainable energy sources, covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have emerged as strong contenders for energy conversion applications.
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Quantum well-inspired energy level design in multicomponent organic solar cells for improved energy loss management

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00786D, Communication

Top Archie Dela Peña, Issatay Nadinov, Tzu-Yen Huang, Zengshan Xing, Lu Chen, Yao Li, Sheena Anne Garcia, Junyin Dong, Yongmin Luo, King Lun Yeung, Jafar I. Khan, Guangye Zhang, Jiaying Wu, Tze Chien Sum, Ruijie Ma, Omar F. Mohammed, Yeng Ming Lam
Partial quantum confinement effects can induce transient polarons localization which may mitigate the energy losses and charge carriers recombination in organic solar cells.
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Recent advances in 4D-printed bioelectronics: materials, structural design, fabrication, and applications

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00770H, Review Article

Baolin Yang, Angxi Zhu, Yahui Li, Ming Gao, Xiaoxiang Gao, Jing Sun, Xiaojiang Liu, Zhongze Gu
This review explores 4D-printed bioelectronics, highlighting how stimuli-responsive architectures enable adaptive biointerfaces that transition from static configurations to dynamic systems for advanced monitoring and therapeutics.
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Bio-inspired approaches to in vivo DNA data storage systems

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00728G, Review Article

Yi Zhang, Yangyi Liu, Sikang Wan, Juanjuan Su, Hongjie Zhang, Fan Wang, Kai Liu
This review highlights in vivo DNA storage as a bio-inspired platform integrating cellular data storage, recording, updating, encryption, and computation.
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Progress in photonic crystal materials for rewritable paper: insights from recent developments

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH01128D, Review Article

Wenhui Tu, Jing Ma, Haoran Cheng, Xingrong Zhang, Bingtao Tang, Yao Meng
As a crucial traditional information carrier in human civilization, paper exhibits increasingly significant environmental burdens associated with its manufacturing and recycling processes, prompting exploration into novel paper solutions.
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Bio-inspired micro-architected mechanochromic materials with radiative signature modulation

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00722H, Communication

Stefanos Mavrikos, Nikolina Nikolarea, Dimitrios E. Manolakos, Costas P. Grigoropoulos
Inspired by chameleon's color-changing ability, a new mechanochromic metamaterial fabricated by multiphoton lithography eliminates bulging under deformation, enabling reversible shifts of reflected wavelengths across the visible and infrared spectra.
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Interfacial Stabilization Enabled by Triethyl Borate for High-Voltage Batteries with Superior Wide-Temperature Range

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00990E, Communication

Zhaoxiang Du, Dong Shengwei, Xing Xu, Shanshan Xu, Hailu Liu, Jiangbo Yang, Lingling Zhang, Geping Yin, Shuaifeng Lou
Coupling ultrahigh-nickel LiNi0.9Co0.05Mn0.05O2 (NCM90) cathodes with lithium metal anodes is a promising strategy toward high-energy-density batteries. However, its practical implementation is severely restricted by aggressive parasitic reactions at the electrode/electrolyte...
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Universal Cryo-Thermal Sculpting of Transition Metal Dichalcogenides: Simultaneous Phase and Size Engineering for Energy Electrocatalysis

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00844E, Communication

Koustav Mandal, Ching-Hsiu Chen, Animesh Acharya, Parbati Basu, Gyan Prakash Chauhan, Priyabrata Maity, Joydeep Chowdhury, Ing-Shouh Hwang, Kuntal Chatterjee
The global quest for sustainable energy matrix is fundamentally a crisis of material constraints where success relies on structural control at the atomic scale. Herein, we report a universal, physical...
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Molecule-in-memory: multiscale guidelines for polymeric tunnelling layers linking molecular motifs to electrical outcomes

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00939E, Communication

Jin-Hyuk Kwon, Jeong-In Lee, Jonghee Lee, Kenichi Chiba, Yuji Shibasaki, Min-Hoi Kim
This study proposes multiscale guidelines for polymeric tunnelling layers that link molecular motifs to electrical outcomes in organic charge-trap memories.
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Decoupling Parameters of Adhesion from Viscoelasticity in the Human Perception of Stickiness via Shear-Stiffening Elastomers

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00478D, Communication

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Nishtha Pant, Tulaja Shrestha, Laure Kayser, Charles Dhong
In engineering, the adhesion or “tack” of an object can be related to its bulk material properties and interfacial adhesion, sometimes quantified by a peak adhesive force or work of...
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Harnessing Stereochemically Active Sn-Chemistry to Engineer Exciton Localization in Core-Shell Halide Perovskite Nanocrystals

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00808A, Communication

Arup Mahata, Dhritismita Sarma
Three-dimensional (3D) halide perovskite nanocrystals (HPNs) offer high photoluminescence quantum yields with compositionally tunable emission; however, suffers from the tendency of exciton localization toward surface, leading to nonradiative losses and...
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Bioinspired Ultra-Fast Dissolving Core-Sheath Beaded-Structured Nanofibrous Membranes via One-Step Emulsion Electrospinning for Skin Moisturization

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00802J, Communication

Yifan Si, Linfei Li, Hanshui Zhang, Zihui Zhu, Zuopan Huang, Yuanzhang Jiang, Kaisong Huang, Jinlian HU, Luming Yang, Zhichao Dong
Dry electrospun nanofibrous facial masks (D-ENFMs) have emerged as a promising platform in nano/biomaterials research, attributed to their eco-friendly nature and convenient use. However, their practical application is significantly hindered...
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Bioinspired Organic Materials for Seamless Neurohybrid Interfaces: From Material Design to Living Electronics

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00280C, Focus

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Nevena Stajkovic, Anna Manukanc, Matilde Trille, Jan Steinkühler, VALERIA CRISCUOLO, Francesca Santoro
The brain architecture is multi-layered, with billions of neurons organized into intricate neural networks that communicate via synapses. Since synapse dysfunction is a main hallmark of neurological disorders, understanding the...
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A Synergistic Bio-Electro-Topological Strategy Based on MXene/Silk Fibroin Hydrogel and Electrical Stimulation for Diabetic Wound Healing

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00584E, Communication

Wenli Du, Yuanyuan Xu, Yuecheng Peng, Zhiyu Chen, Zihan Yao, Junjie Wang, Xuefeng Hu, Jieyu Zhang, Yunbing Wang
Diabetic wound healing is impeded by a complex pathological microenvironment involving oxidative stress, infection, chronic inflammation, and impaired regeneration. To address these multifactorial barriers, a synergistic “bio-electro-topological” strategy is developed...
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Metal–organic framework-derived confined nanomaterials: a unified platform for catalysis, sensing, and energy applications

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00696E, Review Article

Yangyang Ding, Mengxi Hu, Kaikai Ma, Wenlei Zhu, Yuanyuan Wang
A schematic overview of the research progress of MCNs in catalysis, sensing, and energy applications.
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Covalent self-assembled monolayer passivation enables ultrahigh-sensitivity and ultrastable MAPbI3 single-crystal X-ray detectors via interfacial dipole engineering

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00954A, Communication

Dong Liu, Bin Lu, Dalin Li, Yuxin Li, Xiaojing Zhang, Qian Chen, Danping Chen, Zheng Guo, Yaxue Wang, Kexin Guo, Feifei Guo, Zeliang Gao, Tao He
Covalent PFTS monolayer on MAPbI₃ single crystals forms Si–O–Pb bonds and an oriented dipole, simultaneously passivating surface defects and suppressing dark current for high-sensitivity X-ray detection.
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Fluorescent sensors for volatile acids: design strategies and sensing mechanisms

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00702C, Review Article

Donatus Akasokeba Asamannaba, Boping Yang, Ning Xia, Yongdan Hou, Yong-Chen Xiong, Chenglin Yang, Shangyu Xie, Wenbing Peng, Yanyan Chen, Guanfei Gong
With increasing demands in industrial safety, environmental monitoring, and public health, the highly sensitive and selective detection of acidic species in the gas phase has become particularly critical.
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Recent Progress and Perspective of Catalytic Ammonia Synthesis

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00812G, Review Article

Fan Feng, Hongjie Cui, Linlin Hu, Lunqiao Xiong, Muyao Liu, Liuhao Mao, Jianlong Yang, Junwang Tang
As a cornerstone of the global chemical industry and agriculture, ammonia (NH3) synthesis faces a pressing challenge for a sustainable future due to the harsh condition used and substantial CO2...
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Flexible thermal conductive polymer composite materials based on multi scale structure design

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00648E, Review Article

Zining Guo, Qingxia He, Yufan Song, Huitao Yu, Mengmeng Qin, Wei Feng
This review summarizes the structural design of 1D/2D/3D flexible thermal conductive composites, guiding high-performance thermal management.
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Bacitracin-regulated injectable PHEMA hydrogels with intrinsic mild negative swelling for soft tissue repair

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00810K, Communication

Ziqi Wang, Hongyi Lv, Juan Zhang, Tianyue Zhang, Yishan Wang, Wanting Yuan, Yijing Zhang, Yuedong He, Lijuan Zhao, Zhongyi Zhu, Jinrong Wu, Yi Wang
A bacitracin-regulated strategy enables hydration-driven network densification in injectable hydrogels, leading to intrinsic mild negative swelling and dimensional stability under physiological conditions.
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Development of an osteo-angiogenic scaffold derived from decellularization of spheroid-embedded 3D constructs for vascularized bone regeneration

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00330C, Communication

Seung Jae Huh, Jinkyu Lee, Dongjin Lee, Yujin Han, Eunji Park, Su A Park, Heungsoo Shin
Mineral-coated nanofiber-incorporated stem cell spheroids positioned on a scaffold generated a bioactive decellularized 3D scaffold that promoted coupled osteogenesis and angiogenesis for vascularized bone regeneration.
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Multi-state electromagnetic phase modulations in NiCo2O4 through cation disorder and hydrogenation

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00356G, Communication

Xuanchi Zhou, Xiaohui Yao, Shuang Li, Xiaomei Qiao, Jiahui Ji, Guowei Zhou, Huihui Ji, Xiaohong Xu
The cation distribution disorder inherent to the NiCo₂O₄ with itinerant ferrimagnetism is identified as an additional freedom to modulate electromagnetic transports through hydrogenation, expanding the electromagnetic phase diagram.
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Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Chiara Musumeci, Linköping University, Sweden

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5708-5709
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH90057G, Editorial

Our Emerging Investigator Series features exceptional work by early-career researchers working in the field of materials science.
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Spring-programmable multi-feature hyperelastic mechanical metamaterials

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02194D, Communication

Haoyuan Guo, Jianxun Zhang
Conventional energy-dissipating materials are overwhelmingly designed to be disposable and are less likely to change or regulate the amount of energy consumed.
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Temperature-dependent γ′ kinetic evolution and elemental partitioning in a novel CoNi-based superalloy: an integrated CALPHAD, phase-field, and experimental study

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00836D, Communication

Kunning Niu, Zan Zhang, Peng Sang, Junpeng Song, Ye Shan, Shenglong Wang, Xianshun Wu, Yongsheng Li
Thermodynamic-driven microstructural adaptability via temperature-activated elemental redistribution.
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Suppressing thermal transport in nonporous polymer hybrids by limiting thermally accessible vibrational modes

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5876-5887
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00633G, Communication

Henry Worden, Mihir Chandra, Yijie Zhou, Zarif Ahmad Razin Bhuiyan, Mouyang Cheng, Krishnamurthy Munusamy, Duc Nghiem, Weiguo Hu, Weibo Yan, Siyu Wu, Ruipeng Li, Zhang Jiang, Anna Chatterji, Shengjia Zhang, Ilia N. Ivanov, Jihua Chen, Jack C. Lasseter, Mengru Jin, Derin Abitagaoglu, Qing Tu, Todd Emrick, Jun Liu, Yanfei Xu
Low thermal conductivity in nonporous polymer hybrids is enabled by limiting thermally accessible vibrational modes, without relying on porosity or individual interfacial thermal resistance.
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Nanoconfinement as an electrolyte-state selector in hard carbon for sodium storage

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5710-5718
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00519E, Opinion

Jeremy Putra Wirjo Santoso, Phonnapha Tangthuam, Wei-Ren Liu, Ho-Hsiu Chou, Do-Heyoung Kim, Wanwisa Limphirat, Soorathep Kheawhom
Nanoconfinement in hard carbon selects local electrolyte coordination and thereby controls interphase survival during sodium storage.
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Flexible films assembled from polyimide microparticles loaded with ionic liquids for iontronic sensors

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6209-6220
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00168H, Communication

Minhan Cheng, Qianyang Li, Kefan Chen, Ming Wen, Mao Zhang, Hua Deng
This work introduces a novel nonsolvent shear-induced phase separation strategy for fabricating ionic liquid-loaded polyimide microparticles with tunable morphologies, assembled into flexible films for high-performance iontronic sensors.
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Correction: Harnessing weak monomer miscibility to create porous microdomains in polymer electrolytes for zinc-ion batteries

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6221-6221
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH90045C, Correction

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Lei Zhang, Shijun Xiao, Xurui Rong, Zhiheng Shao, Yong Jiang, Jiajun Hu, Wenyu Wang, Gangling Chen, Jitao Huang, Qian Wang, Zhong Jin, Shi Wang
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Green surface-engineered bio-acrylate architectures for high-efficiency triboelectric energy harvesting

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6130-6143
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02449H, Communication

Maksims Jurinovs, Linards Lapčinskis, Līva Ģērmane, Janis Lungevics, Kaspars Pudžs, Jihun Choi, Yebin Lee, Sergejs Gaidukovs, Chang Kyu Jeong, Andris Šutka
Tailored plant-derived polymers with engineered surface structures enable degradable triboelectric nanogenerators that deliver up to 250 V and 65 mW m⁻², demonstrating a scalable strategy for sustainable energy-harvesting materials.
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Atomically dispersed Ru on defective CdS for photocatalytic solar fuel production coupled with hydrazine degradation

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6191-6203
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00152A, Communication

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Zikang Zeng, Siyu Kang, Xiaohe Jiang, Hai Qiu, Yu-Chia Chang, Yu-Ting Chueh, Lan Yuan, Yujun Liang, Jianguo Chang, Gui Yang, Sung-Fu Hung, Chuang Han
A CdS-Ru catalyst with dual-functional sites enables solar fuel production and hydrazine oxidation.
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Multi-kingdom biofilms breached: microneedle delivery of metabolically targeted organic silver-photosensitizers for polymicrobial infections in diabetic foot ulcers

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6096-6117
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00459H, Communication

Haohan Li, Xiaohui Liu, Can Hou, Duoyang Fan, Xiang Cheng, Ying Chen, Jie Dong, Wenbin Zeng, Fei Chen
Chronic diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) provide a niche for microbial colonization, where complex polymicrobial infections involving Gram-positive bacteria, Gram-negative bacteria, and fungi occur and impair wound healing through biofilm formation.
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Interfacial charge phonon coupling in Bi2Se3/WSe2 nanohybrids for bifunctional near-infrared devices

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5992-6005
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00151C, Communication

Alka Rani, Priyanka Chaudhary, Wei-Cheng Jhao, Bal Chandra Yadav, Meng-Fang Lin
Photodetection and photomechanical actuation are essential for next-generation optoelectronics and soft robotics, yet their integration within a single device remains challenging.
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Defect-engineered ZnO/BTO photoanodes for enhanced solar-driven photoelectrochemical desalination of high-salinity coal chemical wastewater

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5946-5960
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00222F, Communication

Jianrong Li, Min Luo, Yipeng Zhao, Shengbo Yuan, Yongqing Yang, Xiaoman Li, Kwan San Hui, Fuming Chen
This work discussed the application of ZnO/BTO heterojunction photoanodes with dual vacancies (Biv and Ov) in solar-driven photoelectrochemical desalination of high-salinity wastewater from coal chemical industry.
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Operando synchrotron radiation insights into multiscale regulation of CO2 electroreduction

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5811-5850
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00352D, Review Article

Yuzhu Zhou, Yongheng Chu, Zhouxin Wang, Beibei Sheng, Yixuan Wang, Li Song
This review establishes an integrated research paradigm for CO₂RR, coupling multiscale regulation strategies with operando synchrotron radiation characterization to guide rational electrocatalyst design.
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Advances in defect-engineered metal–support interactions for acidic oxygen evolution reaction

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5851-5875
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00181E, Review Article

Fangfang Zhu, Qilong Wu, Dongdong Zhang, Liyun Wu, Nan Song, Yun Han, Xiangdong Yao
This review summarizes the progress in defect-engineered metal–support interactions (DMSIs) towards the acidic OER. It systematically discusses the synthetic strategies and DMSI–OER relationship, and highlights advanced characterization techniques.
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Shortwave emitters enable radiative cooling of above-ambient vertical surfaces

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5937-5945
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00368K, Communication

Zhi-Wei Zeng, Yi-Heng Ma, Hao Chen, Zi-Chen Peng, Xu-Xu Jia, Jin-Xin Li, Fu-Rong Zeng, Bo-Wen Liu, Yu-Zhong Wang, Xiao Xue, Hai-Bo Zhao
By challenging conventional wisdom and highlighting the significance of the shortwave region, this study establishes a novel framework for radiative cooling on vertical surfaces above ambient temperature.
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A meniscus-inspired, environmentally robust, tough soybean-based adhesive

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6176-6190
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00270F, Communication

Jing Luo, Guoyan Zuo, Feng Zhu, Zhaoyang Xu, Jianzhang Li, Pingan Song
A meniscus-inspired tough and high-strength soybean meal adhesive with excellent coating performance, mildew resistance, and flame retardancy.
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Thermal atomic layer etching of copper via sequential chlorination and volatility-controlled hydration

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6165-6175
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00227G, Communication

Jeongbin Lee, Dongjun Lee, Jiwoo Oh, Jung-Tae Kim, Jieun Oh, Chang Mo Yoon, Woo-Hee Kim
Phase-transformation-driven volatility engineering enables a thermal atomic layer etching pathway for nonvolatile Cu by decoupling chlorination from volatilization through hydration.
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Programmable ion–protein networks from sodium caseinate: a sustainable platform for soft functional materials

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6154-6164
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00390G, Communication

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Pietro Tordi, Verónica Montes-García, Virginia Losasso, Artur Ciesielski, Paolo Samorì, Massimo Bonini
Ion–protein coordination transforms sodium caseinate into programmable hydrogels with ion-dependent nanoscale packing, tunable mechanics, and soft-sensing performance, establishing a sustainable platform for functional soft materials.
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Monolithic metasurface for ultra-stable nuclear spin frequency for miniaturized NMR optical pumping

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5915-5925
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00329J, Communication

Yan Xu, Zhen Chai, Chuqing Sun, Rui Wang, Kun Huang, Jianli Li
A monolithic phase-polarization multiplexed metasurface enables simultaneous beam collimation and high-efficiency circular polarization generation for miniaturized NMR optical pumping.
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Advancements of nanoparticle-based adhesive materials

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5753-5773
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00235H, Review Article

Ruohan Bao, Mingqian Liu, Yuepeng Li, Qilin Liu, Shutao Wang
This review highlights the recent advances in nanoparticle (NP)-based adhesive systems, analyzing the distinct impact of NPs on adhesive materials from a NP-centric perspective and discussing the opportunities and challenges for future development.
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Radiation-hard organic electronics with fullerene-based semiconductors

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6204-6208
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02391B, Communication

Sergey A. Kuklin, Petr M. Kuznetsov, Valeria S. Bolshakova, Alexander V. Mumyatov, Nikita A. Slesarenko, Galina A. Kichigina, Ivan A. Komarov, Pavel P. Kushch, Dmitry P. Kiryukhin, Ivan S. Zhidkov, Pavel A. Troshin
We demonstrate an exceptional radiation hardness of fullerene semiconductors in lateral resistor and field-effect transistor device geometries under ultra-high doses of ⁶⁰Co g-rays, unlocking their potential for extreme-environment electronics.
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Cysteine-rich peptide for chiral self-assembly: a multi-functional antioxidant with novel SH-mediated ROS-responsive disassembly from natural medicine

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6022-6038
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00128A, Communication

Xiaohui Zhang, Zhuo Cao, Runkun Zhao, Youyou Guo, Jiahui Ren, Zhenbang Sun, Runhan Ye, Jun He, Yiyun Chen, Susanne K. Wiedmer, Qi Qin, Mengsui Zhou, Run Shi, Bingqing Yi, Guodong Zhao
Unveiling pangolin-derived peptides and a cysteine-rich motif for chiral self-assembly: discovering naturally assembled bioactive nanomaterials from traditional medicine.
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Geometry-invariant optical properties of dielectric meta-atoms with antireflection coatings

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5986-5991
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00383D, Communication

J. Carlos Basilio-Ortiz, Ivan Moreno
A geometry-invariant regime in dielectric meta-atoms with antireflection coatings is demonstrated. Phase, transmission, and reflection depend only on effective diameter, remaining independent of cross-sectional shape across different geometries.
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Ag2Se/conjugated polyelectrolyte heterojunction films for high-performance flexible thermoelectrics

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6144-6153
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00095A, Communication

Yu-Chi Peng, Chih-Wei Hsu, Haim Kwon, Po-Shen Lin, Moon Sung Kang, Han Young Woo, Cheng-Liang Liu
Interfacial ion-electron coupling in a planar Ag₂Se/conjugated polyelectrolyte heterojunction creates an electron-rich transport channel, enabling record flexible thermoelectric performance.
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Stoichiometry-driven structural superiority and crossover from intrinsic band-like to hopping transport in mixed cation perovskite single crystals

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6118-6129
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00468G, Communication

Dong Liu, Dalin Li, Bin Lu, Xiaojing Zhang, Qian Chen, Zheng Guo, Yaxue Wang, Hang Yin, Abd. Rashid bin Mohd Yusoff, Lang Jiang, Tao He
Stoichiometry-dependent charge transport in MA_1−xFA_xPbI₃ single crystals is elucidated to reveal the structure-optoelectronic performance nexus. The optimal x = 0.52 composition yields a superior mobility of 52.1 cm² V⁻¹ s⁻¹ at 80 K.
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Quantum dots with photopolymerisable ligands for green-solvent direct photolithography

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6062-6071
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00005C, Communication

Jinho Keum, Yongkook Kang, Se Young Park, Hyeokjun Kim, SeungHwan Roh, Yong Hyun Jo, Moon Sung Kang
Green-solvent processed QDs are anchored with photo-initiating and monomeric dispersing ligands. An i-line triggered radical polymerisation of monomeric ligands enables direct photolithography of chemically robust, high-resolution QD patterns.
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LadderGen: a large-scale generative library of ladder polymers for membrane separations

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5961-5973
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00159A, Communication

Tianle Yue, Subhamoy Mahajan, Nathaniel Straight, Ying Li
LadderGen expands ladder polymer chemical space to ∼0.8m candidates via reaction templates and generative models. ML screening and MD validation identify candidates exceeding the Robeson upper bound, enabling efficient membrane discovery.
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An optically controlled synaptic device based on a PdSe2/α-In2Se3 vdW heterostructure FET

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6072-6084
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02349A, Communication

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Anurag Ghosh, Inbar Dahan, Bisweswar Santra, Gautham Vijayan, Michael Uzhansky, Elad Koren
Visual synaptic devices show great promise for advanced neuromorphic hardware, offering a viable solution to the von Neumann bottleneck.
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An engineered membrane separation system using a binder-free immobilized heterojunction photocatalyst for enhanced energy-efficient organic dye separation

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6039-6049
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00303F, Communication

Zhecun Wang, Yangguang Yang, Zhanpeng Xu, Xin Zhang
A binder-free strategy fabricates functional copper foam integrating heterojunction photocatalysts with excellent interfacial stability, enabling continuous, rapid treatment of massive organic dyes via membrane-like columnar technology.
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Unlocking the role of indium ions in stabilizing zinc negative electrodes in highly acidic electrolytes for high-voltage aqueous Zn batteries

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6085-6095
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00367B, Communication

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Ting-Yu Wang, Hung-Yi Huang, Yi-Heng Tu, Yi-Cheng Liao, Chi-Yu Lai, Timo Jacob, Mohamed M. Elnagar, Mohammad Al-Shakran, Chi-Chang Hu
Indium-containing surfaces are unfavorable for proton adsorption due to the weak hydrogen binding nature of indium. These surfaces can form on Zn through two pathways: replacement deposition during rest and dynamic alloying during electroplating.
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Magnetochiral anisotropy induced nonreciprocal transport in Si/SiOx/ZnO heterostructures: a path to advanced rectification and spintronics

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6006-6021
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00180G, Communication

Satyasiban Dash, Prahallad Padhan
A quasi-two-dimensional electron gas in Si/SiO_x/ZnO exhibits nonreciprocal charge transport in all planes via spin–orbit coupling and skew scattering, enabling promising applications in directional nonlinear electronics and efficient rectifiers.
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A moisture stable high-entropy halide electrolyte with performance recovery capability for all-solid-state batteries

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5926-5936
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00223D, Communication

Jingran Fu, Hongyang Zhang, Yuan Tian, Lue Wang, Chunrong Zhao, Rong Yang
The practical application of halide solid electrolytes (HSEs) is hindered by their poor moisture stability.
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In situ synthesis of dispersed boride-induced high-performance brazed DD5 superalloy via the formation of a novel sandwich-structured interlayer

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5974-5985
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00077K, Communication

Fushuai Jin, Jilong Wang, Wenhao Wang, Zhiwei Qin, Yutao Sun, Xiaolong Hong, Yu Zhou, Jingkuan Wang, Peng Li, Shuyan Shi, Honggang Dong
A novel sandwich-structured interlayer enhanced the shear strength of the brazed superalloy by 74.4% through converting trapped boron atoms into dispersed borides, thereby suppressing brittle phases.
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Harnessing weak monomer miscibility to create porous microdomains in polymer electrolytes for zinc-ion batteries

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5898-5907
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00453A, Communication

Lei Zhang, Shijun Xiao, Xurui Rong, Zhiheng Shao, Yong Jiang, Jiajun Hu, Wenyu Wang, Gangling Chen, Jitao Huang, Qian Wang, Zhong Jin, Shi Wang
In situ phase separation and water-induced self-assembly create a gradient-channel amphiphilic ionogel that regulates Zn²⁺ flux and interfacial chemistry for ultra-stable zinc batteries.
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Emergence of magnetic monopole-like behavior in iron oxide nanoparticles grafted with chiral brushes: a chiral induced spin selectivity manifestation

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5908-5914
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH01737H, Communication

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Elizabeth Shiby, Yu Shao, Minh Dang Nguyen, Puja Thapa, Supriya Ghosh, Ishwari Chaitanya Joshi, Yuming Huang, Supawitch Hoijang, Ramtin Yarinia, Christopher K. Ober, T. Randall Lee, Dali Sun, Brian P. Bloom, David H. Waldeck
We examine the magnetic properties of ∼20 nm single domain and ∼200 nm multidomain iron oxide nanoparticles that are surface functionalized with poly(L- or D-phenylalanine) chiral brushes of variable length.
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Thermoresponsive hydrogel-powered zero-energy greenhouses: intelligent shading and water irrigation

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,6050-6061
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00022C, Communication

Xinrui Wu, Xingyu Liu, Songlin Peng, Shuai Tan, Caihong Wang
By synchronizing atmospheric water capture, on-demand irrigation, and adaptive radiative shading within a single material, thermoresponsive hydrogels enable the development of sustainable strategies for next-generation greenhouses.
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Two-dimensional semiconductor photodetectors: from physical mechanisms to intelligent sensing system integration

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5774-5810
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00178E, Review Article

Zhicheng Lin, Ximing Sun, Chao Tan, Guohua Hu, Hanxiao Cui, Zegao Wang
We summarize advances in 2D heterojunction photodetectors, from mechanisms to modulation and integrated applications. 2D semiconductors enable efficient carrier modulation and show promise in imaging, sensing and neuromorphic optoelectronics.
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Suspension polymerization of bioelectronic interfaces on living cells

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5888-5897
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02264A, Communication

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Hanne Biesmans, Charlotte Theunis, Rebecka Rilemark, Caroline Lindholm, Marle E.J. Vleugels, Tobias Abrahamsson, Xenofon Strakosas, Jennifer Y. Gerasimov, Daniel T. Simon, Magnus Berggren, Eva Olsson, Chiara Musumeci
This work introduces an easy method to coat living cells with conductive polymers using enzyme-mediated polymerization. The resulting coatings are conductive and cytocompatible, offering a minimally invasive way to build bioelectronic interfaces.
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Precise control of metal–ligand interactions: advanced chelation strategies for next-generation theranostic nanomedicine

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5719-5752
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02450A, Review Article

Keyang Li, Zerui Li, Yi Gao, Baomei Zhang, Xue Zhang, Hui Xin, Qiuyue Wang, Qingqing He, Pengfei Cui, Huanhua Xu, Zhiyu He
Precise metal–ligand chelation moves beyond simple complexation to engineer theranostic nanoplatforms with activatable, targeted, and self-regulated functions for biomedical applications.
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A disulfide–Fe3+ crosslinking strategy for tough hydrogel networks with complete photo- and biochemical degradability

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00903D, Communication

Young Bin Yoon, Nakhyun Kim, Hoeyun Jung, Yoonha Ko, Chan Kang, Jooyeun Chong, Jiheong Kang, Dongmin Kang, Jae-Byum Chang
A disulfide–Fe³⁺ crosslinking strategy enables tough double-network hydrogels with complete photo- and biochemical degradability, combining mechanical robustness with controllable dual degradation.
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MOF Glass-based Membranes: A Promising Platform for Advanced Separation

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00598E, Review Article

Xiaowen Lv, Dudu Li, Peng Li, Shuwen Yu, Xiangyu Guo, Zhihua Qiao, Zibo Yang, Chongli Zhong
Metal-organic framework (MOF) glasses represent an emerging frontier in porous materials that uniquely combine the structural tunability of crystalline MOFs with the superior processability commonly found in traditional polymers. Unlike...
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Thermal conductivity switching in Sm1−xGdxS over a broad temperature window via a pressure-induced, thermally revertible hysteretic phase transition

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00642F, Communication

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Ankita Saha, Yudan Li, Chuting Cai, Li Shi, Joshua E. Goldberger
Active thermal conductivity switching with different “on” and “off” triggers in Sm_1−xGd_xS occurs over a broad temperature range by utilizing the highly hysteretic rock salt-to-rock salt metal–insulator phase transition.
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Beyond coatings: epitaxial interface engineering for high-energy liquid-electrolyte and solid-state batteries

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00816J, Review Article

Xiaobo Zhu, Xiaona Li, Lianzhou Wang
Epitaxial interface engineering offers a route to design thin, bonded, crystallographically correlated surface structures to stabilize high-energy cathode materials.
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Giant thermal Hall effect in topological magnon insulator Cr3Se4 monolayer

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00079G, Communication

Zequn Zhang, Yingxi Bai, Baibiao Huang, Ying Dai, Chengwang Niu
Using first-principles calculations and a Heisenberg–Dzyaloshinskii–Moriya model with nearest- and next-nearest-neighbor DM interactions, we show that usually neglected next-nearest-neighbor DMI is crucial for the magnonic thermal Hall effect.
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Materials Horizons 2025 Outstanding Paper Awards

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH90058E, Editorial

Recognising some of the outstanding work published in Materials Horizons, as well as the authors behind those articles.
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Synthesis of flame-retardant fluorescent supramolecular polymers for post-combustion fluorescent tracking, cryptographic applications, and eco-friendly invisible fluorescent inks

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00838K, Communication

Jianhua Liu, Xuechao Wang
Supramolecular polymer materials derived from biological entities are of paramount importance for the construction of next-generation functional materials.
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Locking of poly(sodium acrylate) hydrogels for underwater ultra-stretchability but overwater non-flexibility

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00829A, Communication

Baibin Yang, Peipei Ma, Ting You, Bingquan Ding, Caihong Wang, Qiang Zhao, Yong Wu, Shuai Tan
Herein, a structural remolding strategy of poly(sodium acrylate) networks by specific Ca²⁺ coordination is proposed to develop anti-swelling hydrogels, which show reversible switching of underwater ultra-stretchability and overwater non-flexibility.
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Ab initio Monte Carlo prediction of chemical order and disorder in multicomponent MXenes

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00312E, Communication

Noah Oyeniran, Chongze Hu
In multicomponent MXenes, surface termination and local coordination environments can reshape the energetic preference between chemically ordered and disordered phases.
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Design of polymer-based CO2-membrane adsorbers for carbon capture

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00641H, Communication

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Emil Pashayev, Prokopios Georgopanos
CO₂ capture performance of poly(N,N-dimethylaminopropyl acrylamide) homopolymer and poly(N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-acrylamide)-b-poly(methyl methacrylate) diblock copolymers polymer membrane adsorbers.
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In situ construction of all-solid-state Z-scheme g-C3N4/ZnNCN/ZnO with carbodiimide bridges for superior photocatalytic H2O2 production

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00971A, Communication

Fangting Zhang, Zhihao Zhang, Yeshuai Yao, Baoxiu Mi, Zhiqiang Gao, Dapeng Cao, Guihua Hang
An all-solid-state Z-scheme ZnO/ZnNCN/g-C₃N₄ heterojunction is constructed. The ZnNCN bridge enhances spatial charge separation, driving highly efficient photocatalytic H₂O₂ generation via a two-step single-electron O₂ reduction pathway.
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Monomer conversion enables chemical recycling of high-performance plastics and carbon fiber composites without monomer separation

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00784H, Communication

Haoxiang Sun, Xiaohan Wang, Xu Fang, Xiang Li, Wenjie Wang, Xingyuan Lu, Junqi Sun
The monomer conversion strategy enables the chemical recycling of high-performance plastics and carbon fiber composites without monomer separation, avoiding the difficulty of separating depolymerized species with similar structures and solubilities.
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Failure is the most likely option

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH90055K, Editorial

Carlo Antonini
Looking at our careers in terms of a finite or infinite series of games allows us to take stock of our failures and to shape our future, framing our story from an alternative perspective.
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Polymer fatigue: mechanism, mechanics and design

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00677A, Review Article

Dichao Ning, Mengyao Yang, Qian Shi
Most structural failures are caused by fatigue such as aircraft wings, rotating blades, tires. During cyclic loading, polymers often accumulate substantial and irreversible damage, eventually leading to failure. To address...
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Polycarboxylate superplasticizer-mediated hierarchical interfacial engineering enables advanced dual-mode strain–temperature sensing in thermoplastic polyurethane/ionic liquid ionogels

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00745G, Communication

Xiaosai Hu, Haoran Cao, Haoqi Liu, Yuanyu Ge, Meng Sun, Hongming Lv, Tianchi Zhou
IL-based flexible sensors face poor interfacial compatibility between ILs and polymer matrices, causing ion leakage and phase separation that hinder practical wearable applications.
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Synergistic Protein-reinforced DNA Hydrogels with Tunable Biomechanics for Mechanoresponsive Drug Release

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00586A, Communication

Kanchan Yadav, Iksoo Jang, Yoonbin Ji, Taehyeon Kim, Peter Chang-Whan Lee, Jong Bum Lee
DNA hydrogels are widely explored in biomedical research for their programmability and soft tissue-mimicking mechanics. However, their application in load-bearing implants is restricted by insufficient mechanical robustness, especially for mimicking...
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The Synergistic Effect Between Acidic Carboxylic and Basic Amino Molecules in Chiral Hierarchical Suprastructure of Calcium Carbonate

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH01004K, Communication

Yi Xing, Yue Liu, Zixiang Guo, Aihong Shi, Zhilei Li, Jun-An Ma, Zhisen Zhang, Wenge Jiang
Proteins play a crucial role in the formation of biominerals through their amino acid residues. Although the functions of acidic amino acid residues in this process are well-documented, the contributions...
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Ferroionic heterostructures with reconfigurable free-energy surface and band alignment across CuInP2S6 van der Waals interface with boron nitride and graphene

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00443A, Communication

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Hejin Yan, Bowen Wang, Gian-Marco Rignanese, Yongqing Cai
Cu⁺-driven ferroionic switching in CuInP₂S₆ heterostructures dynamically reconfigures interfacial energetics and electronic states for tunable optoelectronic functionality.
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Thermodynamic assessment of machine learning models for solid-state synthesis prediction

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00209A, Communication

Jane Schlesinger, Simon Hjaltason, Nathan Szymanski, Christopher Bartel
Machine learning models have recently emerged to predict whether hypothetical solid-state materials can be synthesized. These models aim to circumvent direct first-principles modeling of solid-state phase transformations, instead learning from...
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Reconciling sensitivity and breathability in flexible iontronic pressure sensors via a hierarchical fibrous architecture

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00709K, Communication

Qi Zhang, Zidong He, Fali Li, Qianghu Zhu, Yaoping Yu, Boquan Zhao, Yuanzhao Wu, Min Tang, Kun Wei, Jie Li, Yiwei Liu, Haoyu Wang
A flexible iontronic pressure sensor with both sensitivity and breathability
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Electronic coupling engineering of the FeF2@FeNC heterostructure for highly efficient and robust alkaline oxygen reduction

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00689B, Communication

Kang Liao, Shiyu Zhang, Sheng Zhao, Yixiao Zou, Jinfeng Zhang, Jiajun Wang, Xiaopeng Han
Work-function mismatch at the FeF₂/FeNC heterointerface creates built-in electric field, downshifts the d-band center for 0.96 V ORR activity and strengthens Fe–N bonding for 300 000 cycles, enhancing the activity and stability of Fe–N–C catalysts.
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Ice sliding on nanoscale-smooth surfaces and the role of the quasi-liquid layer

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02428E, Communication

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Federica Marelli, Luca Stendardo, Matteo Pedroni, Espedito Vassallo, Samuele Tosatti, Aleksandra Cebrat, Kevin Golovin, Carlo Antonini, Irene Tagliaro
The study introduces ice sliding on coatings with roughness in the nanometer range. The hydrophilicity of the coatings allows the formation of a quasi-liquid water layer with a thickness higher than roughness, which allows ice sliding.
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Toward intelligent wearables: engineering self-powered triboelectric nanofiber sensors for the classification of risky ankle postures

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5MH02434J, Communication

Asma Akter, Gokana Mohana Rani, Md Mehedi Hasan Apu, Yun Suk Huh, Asma Yamani, Abduljabar Q. Alsayoud, Reddicherla Umapathi, Turki N. Baroud
This work presents a wearable system combining engineered nanofibers and machine learning for ankle injury classification, enabling classification of risky motions like inversion and eversion, which is useful for preventive healthcare.
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Predictive wave engineering in polymer phononic materials via viscoelastic–geometric coupling

Mater. Horiz., 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00395H, Communication

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Sidharth Beniwal, Ranjita K. Bose, Anastasiia O. Krushynska
Experimentally characterized viscoelastic properties combined with geometric design enable predictive wave engineering in polymer phononic materials, bridging the gap between numerical predictions and experimental observations.
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Correction: Ice-assisted cryogenic embrittlement grinding for surfactant-free fabrication of soft nanomaterials

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5692-5692
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH90056A, Correction

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Yangjie Fu, Xunan Wei, Tianyu Wang, Yi Peng, Shuwang Wu, Ke Li, Dongsheng Liu, Jianjun Wang, Yuanchen Dong, Jie Liu
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Surface-based stress tomography of architected metamaterials via physics-constrained generative learning

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5369-5382
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00431H, Communication

Donggeun Park, Minwoo Park, Junheui Jo, Seunghwa Ryu
Physics-constrained generative learning reconstructs internal 3D stress fields from surface images, enabling non-destructive stress tomography in architected metamaterials.
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Acoustic energy-harvesting meta-surface by coupling a nonlinear Helmholtz resonator and an auxetic structure

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5383-5394
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00076B, Communication

Xinzong Wang, Xiao Guo, Xinghao Hu, Shengkang Zong, Jiao Shen, Xiaofang Kang, Shaojie Ma, Haiyan Fan, Yifan Zhu, Hui Zhang
The acoustic energy gain of the Helmholtz resonator and the stress gain of the negative Poisson's ratio structure synergistically enhance the electrical energy output, which can be used for low-power devices.
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Giant surface potentials in organic films enable electrode-free self-driven water droplets

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5395-5406
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00527F, Communication

Tsuyoshi Tsujioka, Hiroyuki Kawashima, Kenji Koike, Naoki Matsumoto, Junwei Shen, Shinichiro Nakamura
Giant surface potentials in spontaneously polarized molecular films generate intrinsic electric field gradients, enabling electrode-free, photo-programmable self-driven droplet motion.
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Tm-Substituted 2:17-type magnets: balancing room-temperature magnetic properties and temperature stability

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5680-5691
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00126B, Communication

Zan Long, Yuqing Li, Chaoyue Zhang, Baoguo Zhang, Ming Ji, Jianjun Yang, Yuan Teng, Lele Zhang, Mengying Bian, Hongguo Zhang, Dongtao Zhang, Qiong Wu, Ming Yue
A novel (Sm,Tm)₂Co₁₇-type magnet is developed with an α of −0.008%/°C from 20 to 150 °C, while maintaining a B_r of 9.25 kG and a (BH)_max of 19.26 MGOe, and an optimized high-temperature process further improves H_cj by 152% to 25.03 kOe.
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Continued challenges in high-throughput materials predictions: MatterGen predicts compounds from the training dataset

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5672-5679
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00268D, Communication

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Mikkel Juelsholt
Artificial intelligence models for rapid materials prediction continue to face challenges with incorporating disorder and other crystallographic effects in their predictions, leading them to classify known materials as novel compounds.
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Ice-assisted cryogenic embrittlement grinding for surfactant-free fabrication of soft nanomaterials

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5407-5416
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00347H, Communication

Yangjie Fu, Xunan Wei, Tianyu Wang, Yi Peng, Shuwang Wu, Ke Li, Dongsheng Liu, Jianjun Wang, Yuanchen Dong, Jie Liu
We introduce ICE-grinding, overcoming chemistry constraints and contamination in soft nanoparticle synthesis. Cryogenic vitrification embrittles gels via glassy ice, directing nanoscale fracture while preserving polymer networks for nanomedicine.
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Rapid ambient direct growth of HKUST-1 via atmospheric pressure plasma treatment

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5659-5667
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00065G, Communication

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Moriyuki Kanno, Tsuyohito Ito, Itaru Honma, Kazuo Terashima
Atmospheric pressure plasma enables rapid, electrolyte-free growth of HKUST-1 films on copper substrates. The plasma–liquid–solid interface synchronizes anodic metal dissolution and ligand deprotonation for efficient interfacial coordination.
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A dual lock-and-key activated theranostic tool for highly specific near-infrared imaging and photodynamic/chemodynamic synergistic therapy of hepatocellular carcinoma

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5624-5637
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00053C, Communication

Fan Zheng, Heying Yao, Duoyang Fan, Zhiyan Li, Shuai Huang, Yanpeng Fang, Xiang Cheng, Kun Qian, Zhen Cheng, Wenbin Zeng
We developed a dual-responsive theranostic agent HTQ-Fc realizing real-time HCC-specific visualization and significant tumor suppression through NIR fluorescence-guided photodynamic/chemodynamic synergistic therapy.
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Polyurethane elastomers based on triple reversible networks with accelerated self-healing by photothermal conversion

Mater. Horiz., 2026, 13,5562-5572
DOI: 10.1039/D6MH00207B, Communication

Jiale Li, Ang Li, Haijiang Zhang, Jinmeng Zhang, Jiahao Chu, Yi-Xian Wu
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) supramolecular networks with hybrid hard segments composed of 1,4-benzoquinone dioxime (BQDO) and/or ureidopyrimidinone (UPy) have been successfully achieved through pre-polymerization and subsequent chain extension.
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