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Direct room-temperature synthesis of LDH thin films via non-thermal plasma

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03312A, Paper

Ying Wang, Shaotang Li, Zongquan Liu, Xinchun Tian, Zhuang Ma
O₂ non-thermal plasma transforms sol–gel precursors to crystalline Ni-LDH films with high specific surface area and favorable ion transport pathways at room temperature, avoiding conventional heating and activation steps.
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Unraveling the lithium loss mechanisms during the high-temperature solid-state synthesis of ternary lithium-ion cathode materials

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02981G, Paper

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Siebe Coessens, Inge Bellemans, Tijl Crivits, Christophe Detavernier, Kim Verbeken
Lithium loss during NMC cathode synthesis is dominated by substrate reactions, not Li₂O evaporation. Moisture in the calcination atmosphere provides a secondary loss pathway via LiOH_(g) formation.
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Direct Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet (APPJ) Synthesis of Nanosized CuOx-Ag Composites for Efficient Electrochemical CO2 Reduction to Multi-Carbon Products

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02615J, Communication

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Stefanos Agrotis, Ming Lin, Kallum Hiten Mehta, Oliver S. J. Hagger, Riko I Made, Ivan P. Parkin, Daren J Caruana, Albertus D Handoko
Atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) is an emerging technique capable of synthesising ligand-free nanosized composites with controllable configuration ratio. Here, APPJ is used to synthesise and directly deposit CuOx-Ag for...
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CO 2 -Selective Metal-Organic Frameworks for One-Step C 2 H 2 Purification

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03830A, Review Article

Zhixuan Liu, Tingting Pan, Le Shi, Zhijie Chen
The separation of acetylene (C 2 H 2 ) and carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and is a critical step in the industrial production of high-purity C 2 H 2...
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Charge transfer cocrystal hydrogels for solar-driven lithium extraction and water co-generation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03060B, Paper

Wenzhe Sun, Jianxing Gu, Shihan Zhang , Yi Su, Lingjie Sun, Xiaotao Zhang, Fangxu Yang, Jing Feng, Ran Ding, Wenping Hu
Lithium is a vital strategic resource for the modern energy transition. However, conventional adsorption methods are limited by slow extraction kinetics and substantial freshwater consumption. In this work, a lithium-extracting...
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Breaking the stability-activity trade-off in single-atom catalysis via interlayer electric fields in van der Waals heterostructure †

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03714C, Paper

Khayankhyarvaa Narmandakh, Suseong Hyun, Haeshik Lee, Byungchan Han
Single-atom catalysts (SACs) offer exceptional metal utilization efficiency and unique tunability of electronic structure at the atomic scale; however, their practical deployment is severely limited by intrinsic instability arising from...
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Hierarchically structured MIL-100(Al) beads for diffusion-optimized amine sorbents in direct air capture

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02681H, Paper

Phat Ngoc Nguyen, Thach N. Tu, Hae-Kwon Jeong, Jinsoo Kim
Direct air capture (DAC) demands sorbents that integrate high affinity for CO₂ at ultradilute concentrations with efficient mass transport and structural compatibility with practical contactors.
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First-principles study of dual-site Sr–M (M = Ga, Hf, Ge) co-doping in the perovskite solid electrolyte Li0.5La0.5TiO3: effects on Li+ migration and electronic insulation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03277J, Paper

Arifur Rahman, Sheraz Ahmad, Oueslati Abderrazek, Zhen Zhou, Nouari Saheb
The perovskite Li_0.5La_0.5TiO₃ (LLTO) is an attractive solid electrolyte for all-solid-state battery applications because of its favorable Li⁺ transport characteristics.
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In-situ Growth of ZnO Nanostructures on the Pores and Surface of Soft 3D Structures for Energy Storing, Conversion and Bioinspired Sensing

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA08996D, Paper

Jithin Kanathedath, Febin Paul, Anuja Sasi, Anitta Mathew, Mustehsan Beg, Diana Gaspar, Nazmi Sellami, Firdaus Muhammad-Sukki, Luís Pereira, Libu Manjakkal
Conventional approaches struggle to produce the next generation of bio-inspired sensing systems because of their rigid structure, lack of deformation, and poor electron conduction. Multifunctional, flexible, and soft electronic components...
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Innovative Nanozymes: Emerging Platforms for Efficient Pesticide Detection

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA09692H, Review Article

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Reddicherla Umapathi, Hanseung Kim, Donghyeon Kim, Ashish Gaur, Vishal Chaudhary, Moein Safarkhani, Sujeong Shin, Tae Jung Park, Gokana Mohana Rani , Kwangsoo Shin, Yun Suk Huh
Effective and timely detection of pesticide residues is highly crucial as these toxic chemical residues cause several effects on humans and environment. Increasing necessity towards progression of detection systems has...
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Surface modification enables long-term cycling of Prussian white in sodium-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03125K, Paper

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Tingting Yang, Ethan Boutelle, Maurice Efroza, Penghao Zhang, Peng Bai
Prussian blue analogs (PBAs) are promising cathodes for sodium-ion batteries. Yet, their cycling stability is limited by intrinsic structural degradation and surface deterioration associated with the open metal-CN coordination network....
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Bridging crystalline MOFs with atomically dispersed metal–nitrogen–carbon catalysts via structure encoding

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02641A, Paper

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Daichi Homma, Po-Wen Chung, Shin R. Mukai, Isao Ogino
A geometric descriptor, d_L–L, captures the inter-linker proximity at the pore aperture and serves as a direct structure-level predictor of the microporous carbon characteristics that underpin catalytic performance.
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Bioinspired value-added conversion of rotten bread into porous vanadium oxide-vanadium carbide@carbon composites for high-rate Zn- and Li-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01506A, Paper

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Sateesh Panugamti, Bhargav Akkinepally, Samikannu Prabu, Chandra Sekhar Sale, Goli Nagaraju, Jaesool Shim
The rapid accumulation of food waste has emerged as a pressing environmental challenge, motivating the development of sustainable strategies for waste valorization. Developing sustainable routes to transform discarded food-waste into...
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Enabling Active Defect Healing via Lateral Spread Growth for Highly Reversible Zinc Anodes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03733J, Paper

Yiping Wang, Yang Jin, Yanfeng Li, Yun Yin, Ming Chen, Jun Li
The commercialization of aqueous zinc ion batteries is severely hindered by the formation of mossy, porous structures and dendrites on Zn anodes. This disordered morphological evolution fundamentally stems from the...
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Extensive catalyst: Atomic-level Ni-doping enhanced the built-in electric field to promote water oxidation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA10570F, Paper

Muhammad Ahmad, Hao Fu, Zhen Zhang, Azhar Saeed, Shemshu Ligani Fereja, Mudussar Ali, Muhammad Asim Mushtaq, Mansoor Akhtar, Yue Guo, Hsien-Yi Hsu, Jie Zhao
Developing efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) electrocatalysts for clean hydrogen production is an important part of transitioning away from conventional energy resources. Herein, this work presents a metal-organic framework-derived Nidoped...
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Selective Phase Exposure Induces Ni-Ce Interfacial Redox Reconstruction for CO2 Activation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02395A, Paper

Ho-Ryong Park, Beom-Jun Kim, Su-Jin Ryu, Byong-Hun Jeon, Hyun-Seog Roh
Efficient catalytic activation of CO2 remains a central challenge in heterogeneous catalysis because of the thermodynamic stability and kinetic inertness of the CO2 molecule. Metal-oxide interfaces are widely recognized as...
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LiF-dominant SEI optimized by Isomerism effect for regulation of Li deposition and LiPS-induced corrosion on the Li anode

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03005J, Paper

Haiou Li, Han Zhang, Yangjie Liang, Guanghui Gu, Chenxin Dong, Rongfang Wang, Jianwei Ren, Fusheng Liu
Severe corrosion of lithium metal anodes under high sulfur (S) loading conditions is a major contributor to the dissolution-deposition imbalance in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries, ultimately accelerating cell degradation. To address...
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Delocalized spin-polarized electrons enhance the performance of ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA10288J, Paper

Hui Xing, Mingyang Wang, Shuchang Zhang, Fangqi Liu, Fang Lyu, Chunmin Ning, Chuan Xie, Shichen Zhang, Tingping Hou, Sicong Zhu, Rui Xiong
Delocalized electron engineering can enhance the performance of rechargeable batteries.
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Hierarchical Interfacial Engineering of SiO2@Graphite/Co Hybrids: Synergistic Dielectric-Magnetic Loss and Superior Microwave Absorption

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02520J, Paper

jingyan Tang, Qing-Quo Xue, Jing-Song Wang
High-performance electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorbers are in critical demand to address the escalating electromagnetic pollution and interference issues resulting from the rapid advancement of modern electronic devices and wireless communication...
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Effect of Terphenyl Isomeric Structure on Poly(diallyldialkylammonium)-Functionalized Anion Exchange Membranes for Water Electrolysis

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02924H, Paper

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Dana Kim, Jeongmin Jang, Jiyoon Jung, Jinsuk Ku, Young Sang Park, Jung-Hyun Lee, Albert Lee
The structural design of anion exchange membranes (AEMs) critically affects their ionic conductivity, mechanical strength, and alkaline stability-key requirements for high-performance AEM water electrolyzers (AEMWEs). Herein, we report a backbone...
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Ammonia decomposition on LaV(O,N)3−δ surfaces: toward a mechanistic understanding

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03119F, Paper

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Kehan Huang, Samia Al Sobhi, Zonghao Shen, Zhenzhu Li, Alex S. Walton, Norton West, George Wilson, Jingdong Xu, Stephen J. Skinner
LaV(O,N)_3−δ perovskite oxynitrides exhibit strong noble metal-free activity for ammonia decomposition. MLIP simulations and NAP-XPS reveal anion vacancies as key active sites and show continuous surface nitridation under reaction conditions.
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Transition metal atom doping engineering of two-dimensional pentagonal PtN2: a theoretical tri-functional electrocatalyst for the OER, ORR, and HER

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03347D, Paper

Boliang Zhang, Xiaoning Guan, Yanan Zhang, Bohao Cui, Yuqing Yang, Dan Liang, Jinbo Hao, Pengfei Lu, Gang Liu
The catalytic performance of PtN₂ doped single transition metal atoms in the OER, ORR and HER is studied using density functional theory.
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Tensile-strained silver assembly enables ampere-level electrochemical CO2-to-CO conversion across a wide pH range

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00227G, Paper

Weibo Hu, Lihua Zhu, Chuyi Zhao, Shuran Yao, Junsong Song, Jiale Chen, Xiaopeng Li, Jianming Li
Ag-GB, a grain boundary (GB)-enriched silver assembly, achieves ampere-level current densities and >99% FE for CO. GB-induced tensile strain stabilizes *COOH and inhibits HER, enabling highly efficient CO generation.
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First-principles insights into dopant–vacancy interactions in acceptor-doped perovskites

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02783K, Paper

Yoshikazu Kikuchi, Takaya Fujisaki, Tatsumi Ishihara, John Kilner, Aleksandar Staykov
Understanding and controlling dopant–vacancy interactions is central to the design of high-performance oxide-ion conductors.
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Enhancing electrical and optoelectronic properties of ZnO via interfacial charge transfer with strong electron donors

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03009B, Paper

Yi-Lin Gao, Wen-Yan Xu, Fei-Ping Lai, Hong-Zhi Xiao, Shu-Juan Lin, Li-Zhen Cai, Kai-Bin Jiang, De-Lin Hu, Ming-Sheng Wang, Guo-Cong Guo
Zinc oxide (ZnO) semiconductors have emerged as core materials for constructing efficient electron transport layers in photovoltaic devices and exhibit broad application prospects in photodetection, photocatalysis, and sensor materials.
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A high-entropy iron-based perovskite rich in oxygen vacancies for efficient oxygen reduction in intermediate-temperature SOFCs

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03030K, Paper

Xiangsheng Yang, Qianqian Chai, Yang Wu, Jianli Wang, Yaoqiang Chen, Haidi Xu
An to form Fe-based high-entropy perovskite is synthesized by Pr/Nd/Ba doping and A-site deficiency engineering on La_0.8Sr_0.2FeO_3−δ. Rich oxygen vacancies are created to facilitate O₂ adsorption and charge transfer, greatly improving ORR kinetics.
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A systematic theoretical study on the structure–property relationships of fluorinated linear carbonates based on molecular simulation and machine learning

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02519F, Paper

Haoxuan He, Wei Lin, Yuxuan Chen, Yaqian Deng, Zhengyuan Xiong, Dian Zhou, Peinan Lin, Yiren Tao, Rui Xia, Enheng Zhang, Jiaxin Chen, Yenan Xu, Xinyu Liu, Yuqing Liao, Yu Ying, Qiang Ru, Jianhui Li
This work presents a theory-guided, ML-assisted workflow integrating molecular descriptors, mechanistic insight and candidate selection, providing prioritized solvents and additives for fluorinated carbonate electrolyte experimental validation.
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Fe3C/Fe nanoparticles embedded in N-doped carbon as catalysts for electrocatalytic nitrogen reduction to ammonia

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03045A, Paper

Song Zhang, Ling-Ling Shan, Jing-Jing Liang, Ze-Zheng Xiao, Shao-Wei Bian
The synergistic effects between N-doped carbon and Fe₃C/Fe enable Fe₃C/Fe@NC to overcome NRR's trilemma, delivering a high NH₃ yield, remarkable faradaic efficiency, and good stability, thereby providing a viable heterostructure strategy for NRR.
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A temperature-decoupling solar lithium enrichment system with a closed-loop energy cycle via superhydrophilic transparent coatings

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02955H, Paper

Wenxian Chen, Lina Song, Qianxi Jin, Qiang Zhou, Xiao Hou, Yongyuan Ren, Xiaoli Zhan, Qinghua Zhang
With the depletion of fossil energy, the demand for lithium (Li) has globally surged, and the extraction of Li must be environmentally and socially responsible for a sustainable future.
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Core-linked dimer acceptors with a flexible linker for high-efficiency and robust organic solar cells

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02385A, Paper

Pengchao Zhang, Hongna Zhang, Shuzhe Liu, Feng Qi, Yetai Cheng, Guangliu Ran, Jianqi Zhang, Hao Lu, Wenkai Zhang, Zhishan Bo, Yahui Liu
A novel phenanthrene-linked dimerized acceptor dPQx-F is synthesized to optimize the crystallization kinetics and stability of the blend film. Eventually, the ternary device delivers a PCE of 20.06% with an outstanding thermal stability.
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Supercapacitors for a sustainable energy future: from materials design to multifunctional energy systems

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,22819-22821
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA90124G, Editorial

Chandra Sekhar Rout, Yusuke Yamauchi, Subrata Kundu
Guest editors Chandra Sekhar Rout, Yusuke Yamauchi and Subrata Kundu introduce this themed issue on supercapacitors for a sustainable energy future.
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In-cell electropolymerization of 10-(N-pyrrolyl)phenoxazine into a phenoxazine-grafted polypyrrole cathode for high-voltage and ultrastable Li-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02408D, Paper

Benhai Liu, Jie Yi, Cairong Shi, Haishen Yang, Ya Du
A phenoxazine-grafted polypyrrole cathode via in-cell electropolymerization. The in situ network suppresses dissolution and buffers volume changes, enabling stable cycling. Reversible PF₆⁻ doping/dedoping delivers 626.4 Wh kg⁻¹ at ∼3.6 V.
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Dual-stabilization strategy enabled high-entropy sulfide@carbon spheres for high-performance sodium storage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02608G, Paper

Xinyu Liu, Xingbo Yu, Jianlong Wang, Binbin Zhang, Baixin Han, Guoli Zhang, Kaixi Li, Taotao Guan
A dual-stabilization strategy integrating a high-entropy (FeCoNiCuMo)S₂ core with a conformal carbon shell delivers outstanding sodium storage: 345 mAh g⁻¹ at 10 A g⁻¹ and 85% capacity retention over 600 cycles.
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Graphene-like carbon fibres derived from cotton waste for high-performance supercapacitors: computational and experimental investigation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01195K, Paper

Sandeep Pandey, Manoj Karakoti, Mayank Pathak, Gaurav Tatrari, Boddepalli SanthiBhushan, Sunil Dhali, Lata Pandey, Monika Matiyani, Anurag Srivastava, Nanda Gopal Sahoo
A cotton waste-derived graphene-like carbon fibre (GLCF)-based supercapacitor exhibited a wide working window potential with decent electrochemical performance.
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Buffering internal thermal surges: the role of precursor specific heat capacity in the microstructural integrity of LiNiO2 cathodes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,22968-22974
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01919F, Communication

Woowon Chung, Young Geol Yu, JinHa Shim, Jin Ho Bang
High precursor specific heat capacity buffers thermal surges, promoting uniform LiNiO₂ grains. This intrinsic property yields robust cathodes with superior electrochemical stability and performance, emphasizing thermophysics over geometry.
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Computational discovery of a tetragonal MBene phase: diamond-shaped boron lattices, viable MAB precursors, and selective CO2 reduction

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01721E, Paper

Linguo Lu, Devaraj K. K. Rajagopalan, Jingsong Huang, Bobby G. Sumpter, Michael Naguib, Zhongfang Chen
We uncover a tetragonal phase with a diamond-shaped B–B network, identify 6 MBenes and 11 MAB precursors, and reveal their activity towards selective CO₂ reduction, thereby expanding the MBene design space beyond conventional phases.
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Tuning Co–Ni electrochemical active sites via iron incorporation in carbonate hydroxide frameworks for high-performance supercapacitors

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01010E, Paper

Dwititapa Mohanty, Trupti Tanaya Mishra, Sudhansu B. Barik, Ankita Dey, R. Thangavel, Santosh Kumar Mishra, Dhrubojyoti Roy, Mohua Chakraborty
Site-selective Fe doping in CoNi–CH tailors phase purity and morphology, suppressing FeOOH formation and boosting specific capacitance up to 2898 F g⁻¹ for high-performance supercapacitors.
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Formation and activity mechanisms of a carbon-nitride-supported single-atom catalyst for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23005-23014
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00171H, Paper

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Yuki Tomoyasu, Makito Takagi, Tokuhisa Kawawaki, Md. Mohibul Islam, Yuki Yamazaki, Yamato Shingyouchi, Tomomi Shimazaki, Masanori Tachikawa, Yuichi Negishi
The formation mechanism and origin of high activity in SACs with 100% atom utilization were elucidated through integrated in situ XAFS and DFT calculations. The results establish new design guidelines for highly active single-atom catalysts.
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B-site Ni-doping and MgO/TiO2 modified CaMnO3−δ for thermal energy storage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01426G, Paper

Dezhe Wang, Weibiao Wang, Jinchen Ma, Haibo Zhao
CaMnO_3−δ perovskite modified by B-site Ni doping and MgO composite exhibits ultrahigh thermochemical storage density (1208.79 kJ kg⁻¹) and 0.62% capacity decay over 200 cycles for concentrated solar power.
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Soft-chemical scalable one-pot aqueous-medium synthesis of Na3(VO)2(PO4)2F-based cathodes: compositional tuning and electrochemical performance in Na- and Li-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02784A, Paper

Prashanth Sandineni, Subal Chandra Manna, Sutapa Bhattacharya, Santhoshkumar Sundaramoorthy, Ramesh Deokate, Milad Aghayi-Anaraki, George E. Sterbinsky, Kartik Ghosh, Amitava Choudhury
Vacancy-, composition- and crystal structure-dependent Na- and Li-ion electrochemistry of the NVPFO phases.
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Controlled selenization within a N-doped carbon shell enables stable MnO–MnSe heterointerfaces for long-life Li–S batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02650H, Paper

Bohao Lv, Jiawen Cui, Longhui Zhi, Yong Wang, Jiayang Li, Li Sun
Within an N-doped carbon shell, controlled selenization constructs stable MnO–MnSe heterointerfaces, providing efficient polysulfide adsorption, catalytic conversion, enhanced redox kinetics, accelerated Li⁺ transport for long life Li-S batteries.
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Architecting nanographenes for efficient energy storage by tailoring molecular conformation and packing

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,22987-22992
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02052F, Communication

Viksit Kumar, Bharathkumar H. Javaregowda, George Devasia, Sailaja Krishnamurty, Kothandam Krishnamoorthy, Sukumaran Santhosh Babu
Regioisomeric nonplanar nanographenes that suppress restacking, expand interlayer spacing, and accelerate Li-ion diffusion have been utilised as Li-ion battery anodes delivering high specific capacity and exceptional long-term cycling stability.
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Inducing antiferromagnetism in a vinylene-linked 2D covalent organic framework via metal complex anchoring

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,22975-22981
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01601D, Communication

Satyapriya Nath, Stefan Trenker, Jeebanjyoti Mohapatra, Valentin Zimmermann, Loknath Patro, Isha, Suresh Bommakanti, B. L. Bhargava, Arvind K. Yogi, Bishnu P. Biswal
An Ir(III) complex was post-synthetically anchored onto a vinylene-linked covalent organic framework, which exhibits antiferromagnetic properties, offering a new route toward magnetic induction in COFs.
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Durable alkaline seawater oxidation electrocatalysis over NiFe layered double hydroxide nanosheet arrays enabled by 2,5-dihydroxyterephthalic acid functionalization

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,22982-22986
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02777F, Communication

Menghao Liu, Wencong Xu, Mingyu Liu, Yongchao Yao, Dongrui Li, Shengjun Sun, Mohamed S. Hamdy, Asmaa Farouk, Xuping Sun, Yuan Yang
2,5-Dihydroxyterephthalic acid (DHTA) modifies NiFe layered double hydroxide nanosheets on Ni foam. NiFe LDH@DHTA/NF achieves an industrial-scale j of 1000 mA cm⁻² with an overpotential of only 370 mV and maintains stable electrolysis for 900 h.
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Correction: Interfacial electrochemistry of Zn anodes in aqueous electrolytes with combined organic cation and halide additives

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23500-23500
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA90137A, Correction

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Sang Hyuk Gong, Sunghee Shin, Hyo Jin Lim, Jin Hwan Kwak, Yiseul Yoo, In Soo Kim, Puji Lestari Handayani, U Hyeok Choi, Jae Eun Park, Ji Eun Lee, Seung-Ho Yu, Kyung Yoon Chung, Sang Kyu Kwak, Hyung-Seok Kim
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Dopant-induced strain modulation regulates the water oxidation performance of hematite photoanodes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23154-23164
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01814A, Paper

Triet T. H. Nguyen, James Murphy, Gabriel Aygur, Edwin Mayes, Billy James Murdoch, Joel van Embden, Daniel E. Gómez, Enrico Della Gaspera
We demonstrate the deep interconnection between the dopant-induced changes in crystal size and strain, and their effect on the electrochemical behavior of hematite photoanodes for solar water splitting.
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Crosslinked, highly conductive binder unlocks low-temperature silicon anodes for lithium-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23466-23475
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01070A, Paper

Yihong Yao, Yaozong Yang, Zhijie Jiang, Zhaolin Li, Sihong Du, Jie Wang, Ying Luo, Jingying Xie, Hailei Zhao
A novel multifunctional binder with enhanced adhesion strength and mixed ionic–electronic conductivity is designed by integrating PEDOT:PSS with guar gum (GG). It has great potential for use in harsh environments, such as cold regions.
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Mitigating volume expansion in alloy-type anodes for potassium-ion batteries: mechanistic insights and material engineering strategies

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,22937-22967
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00211K, Review Article

Jing Hao, Yunshan Zheng, Lanlan Feng, Baohua Li
Alloy-type anodes are promising for K-ion batteries: multi-electron reactions, high capacity, suitable potentials and abundance. This review summarizes advances and synthesis, outlining a roadmap, mechanism and engineering guided future directions.
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Benzotriazole-based ionic COFs embedded in biologic aerogels for stable photocatalytic seawater splitting

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23112-23121
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01764A, Paper

Ting Wang, Mingjie Li, Jiajun Huang, Renqiang Yang, Chaoxu Li
A benzotriazole-based ionic COF, synthesized via post-modification, was embedded into a nanocellulose-supported aerogel, which shows efficient photocatalytic seawater splitting performance with HER of 87 mmol m⁻² h⁻¹ and AQY of 11.6% at 420 nm.
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A switchable-transparency eutectogel enabled by multiple dynamic interactions for smart display applications

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23408-23418
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01490A, Paper

Phuc Khanh Lam, Trung Hieu Vo, Hai Do-Quoc Nguyen, Hung-Yi Chi, Yu-Jane Sheng, Heng-Kwong Tsao
Eutectogels constitute a new class of soft materials, integrating the most desirable characteristics of traditional gels and offering broad versatility across numerous applications.
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The effect of intrinsic defects in grain boundaries on non-radiative recombination in CsPbI3 and CsPbBr3

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,22993-23004
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00358C, Paper

Lotte Kortstee, Noam Veber, Betty Shamaev, Yehonadav Bekenstein, Juan Maria García Lastra, Ivano E. Castelli
Grain boundaries in CsPbBr₃ and CsPbI₃ host excess Pb-related defects compared to bulk, increasing non-radiative recombination and lowering photoluminescence response.
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Creating percolating Li diffusion pathways via Ge substitution enables the fabrication of thick-electrode oxide all-solid-state batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23358-23371
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00467A, Paper

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Seungjun Woo, Junhyung Park, Donghun Lee, Woojin Song, Zhan Yu, Hong Zhu, Maxim Avdeev, Nicolas Dupré, Byoungwoo Kang
A high energy density all-solid-state battery via Li percolation network formation.
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Synergistic modification of BN and TiO2 on polyethersulfone multilayered dielectrics for enhanced elevated-temperature energy storage performance

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23038-23050
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02045C, Paper

Yue Zhang, Wenhao Zhang, Guowei Hao, Jiaying Che, Zewei Wang, Yinhua Zhou, Changhai Zhang, Yongquan Zhang, Tiandong Zhang
Rational design of PESU/filler interfaces effectively stagnates electrical tree growth, achieving superior high-temperature breakdown strength and energy storage.
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Voltage-induced phase transformation: key to enhanced cycling stability in NiS pseudo-supercapacitors

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23308-23318
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01355D, Paper

Zhiyuan Luo, Yide Qiao, Rong Tang, Jiamin Jing, Yifang Wu, Yuanzhen Chen
By optimizing the operating voltage window of the device, NiS was prevented from entering the harmful potential region, thereby fundamentally suppressing the phase transition of NiS to β-Ni(OH)₂, significantly enhancing cycle stability.
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Flexible zinc-ion hybrid supercapacitors with high energy density and long cycling life enabled by the microfluidic assembly of MXene composite fibers

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23281-23293
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02290A, Paper

Menghan Chu, Fanyu Xie, Jinlei Cao, Hui Cao, Hongwei Li, Mei Zhang
Well-aligned MXene/MnO₂ battery cathode and rGO/MXene capacitor anode were prepared via microfluidic wet-spinning technology. The flexible ZIHSCs assembled with these electrodes exhibited high energy density and excellent cycling stability.
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Unveiling charge-storage mechanisms in transition metal chalcogenide supercapacitors: understanding through in situ/operando spectroscopy and DFT studies

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,22920-22936
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA10356H, Review Article

Tensangmu Lama Tamang, Kwang-Hyun Baek
A schematic representation of charge-storage mechanisms in transition metal chalcogenide supercapacitors by integrating in situ/operando spectroscopy and DFT studies.
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Multiple synergistic effects induced by Ge doping enhance the thermoelectric performance of n-type PbTe

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23085-23092
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02567F, Paper

Jiaxing Luo, Xiaobo Tan, Qian Deng, Ruiheng Li, Fan Feng, Zhilong Zhao, Liwei Lin, Ran Ang
Cu/Ge co-doping in n-type PbTe enlarges interstitial voids, enhances Cu solubility, flattens bands, and softens the off-centered lattice, achieving peak zT ∼ 1.4, zT_avg ∼ 1.0 (300–773 K), and ∼13% theoretical efficiency.
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A novel phosphorus–nitrogen-containing hardener toward anti-flammable, smoke-suppressed and low-dielectric epoxy thermosets

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23476-23487
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA10487D, Paper

Yu-Ting Yang, Hao-Jie Shi, Yu Li, Yuan Hu, Aksam Abdelkhalik, Bin Yu, Xin Wang
Epoxy resins suffer from poor dielectric properties and flammability. Adding the multifunctional P–N curing agent TFDP improves char formation, flame retardancy, and lowers the dielectric constant and loss.
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Structure–property–performance relationship of a series of CO2RR-active N-doped mesoporous carbon frameworks

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23335-23348
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01363E, Paper

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Jialang Li, Ahmed Ali, Linke Huang, Ruohong Sui, Robert Marriott, Chandra Singh, Viola Birss
Structure-controlled mesoporous carbons reveal a structure–property–performance relationship where pyridinic-N sites govern CO₂-to-CO selectivity, whereas graphitic-N leads to nearly 100% HER.
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Upcycling discarded photovoltaic backsheets into a polyvinylidene fluoride protective layer for high-performance lithium-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23122-23131
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00484A, Paper

Hechen Sun, Mingquan Tan, Xianggang Zhou, Bingwen Chen, Jiarui Zhang, Yingqi Li, Shanshan Xiao, Ruiqi Yao, Xingyou Lang, Yang-Guang Li, Qing Jiang
This work achieves the efficient fabrication of a CuO@PVDF nanocomposite by coating CuO nanoparticles with PVDF recovered from discarded photovoltaic backsheets, which transforms injurant into high-value energy storage materials.
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Polyamines with reactive CO2 diffusion for carbon capture: the obvious and the unexpected

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,22903-22919
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00964F, Review Article

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Shweta Singh, Taliehsadat Alebrahim, Narjes Esmaeili, Yang Jiao, Haiqing Lin
Polyamines have emerged as a leading materials platform for sorbents in direct air capture (DAC) of CO₂ and membranes for post-combustion capture (PCC) due to their reactions with CO₂.
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Novel silicoaluminophosphate molecular sieves with CHA/GME intergrowth structures: synthesis, structural elucidation and catalytic application

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23488-23497
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00362A, Paper

Dehua Wang, Beibei Gao, Dong Fan, Miao Yang, Peng Tian, Zhongmin Liu
Novel SAPO molecular sieves with CHA/GME intergrowth show outstanding catalytic performance in methanol amination.
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Optimizing high-temperature energy storage capability by regulating interchain spacing with a tailored pendant group in self-crosslinkable polyetherimides

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23419-23428
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01185C, Paper

Huilei Jiang, Lixin Xu, Huijian Ye
Tailored crosslinking restricts β-relaxation by introducing deep traps. This strategy of breaking the conjugated structure of PEIs provides fresh insights for investigations on high-temperature film capacitors.
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Correction: Balancing fluorine density and pore architecture in nanoporous polyketaminal networks for exceptional SF6/N2 separation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23498-23499
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA90118B, Correction

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Qilin Wang, Hanrui Zhang, Jiangli Zhu, Jun Yan, Zefeng Wang, Shengwei Guo
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Enhancing bifunctional electrocatalytic performance of electrodeposited medium entropy alloy films by configurational entropy engineering

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23259-23270
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01791F, Paper

Pratibha Kushwah, Pushpesh Pathak, Perumal Alagarsamy, Ananthakrishnan Srinivasan
Potentiostatic electrodeposition of MEA films and their application as electrocatalysts for overall water splitting, delivering efficient performance and sustained stability.
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Chirality induced operando probing of analyte–surface hybrid states in heterogeneous redox processes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23231-23247
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA10447E, Paper

Nirman Chakraborty, Subhajit Nandy, Souvik Bhattacharjee, Maximilian Pfeiffer, Esmaeil Adabifiroozjaei, Leopoldo Molina-Luna, Christian Hess
Polarity-resolved circularly polarized operando Raman spectroscopy helps identify spin transfer mechanisms at surface–analyte interfaces – a step towards real-time monitoring of surface quasi-states in sensing and catalysis.
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S-scheme Zn2In2S5/CdS nanosheet-on-nanosheet heterostructures with tight interfacial contacts promote efficient H2O2 photoproduction from pure water

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23221-23230
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01457G, Paper

Shun Li, Yiheng Huang, Tingting Chen, Zhi-Cai He, Ting Wang, Mingyuan Wang, Guiwu Liu, Guo-Bo Huang, Wei Chen
Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) production from pure water emerges as an innovative green strategy, utilizing sunlight and water to produce a valuable chemical in an environmentally benign manner.
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Salt-responsive evaporation behavior of chitosan-based hydrogels: driven by dual-mechanism synergy for efficient seawater desalination

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23072-23084
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01422D, Paper

Cheng-Shuai Shu, Lin-Hui Zhang, Jun-Yi Zhang, Xiao-Rong Sun, Chang-Ping Feng, Lu Bai, Jie Yang, Wei Yang
A salt-induced water activation strategy is proposed to develop a highly efficient marine bio-derived chitosan-based hydrogel evaporator featuring reduced crystallinity and anomalous salinity-induced evaporation enhancement.
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A review of transition metal dichalcogenides for supercapacitor applications: materials, performance, and challenges

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,22859-22902
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01482H, Review Article

Meenakshi, Gaurav Pandey, Shiv Dutta Lawaniya, Prashanth W. Menezes, Kamlendra Awasthi
Illustration of TMDs based supercapacitor and their engineered structures for advanced supercapacitor performance.
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Engineering the Ti3C2 electronic structure via surface termination synergy for high-efficiency electromagnetic wave absorption

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23102-23111
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02036D, Paper

Yan Wang, Han Zhang, Zhenrong Cui, Zhi Geng, Shujie Pang, Jianglan Shui, Xiaofang Liu
The Lewis acidic molten salt etching temperature tailors the total number of surface terminations and the Cl/O ratio of Ti₃C₂ MXenes, enabling customized EMW absorption with either strong attenuation or broadband response.
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In situ construction of a Cs3Sb2Br9/CeO2 heterojunction for efficient photooxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23349-23357
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA10353C, Paper

Jing-Wei Feng, Qi Qin, Cheng-Yi Huang, Rui-Shu Hong, Zhi-Hua Xia, Dai-Bin Kuang, Hong-Yan Chen
The Cs₃Sb₂Br₉/CeO₂ heterojunction constructed by O_V engineering delivers benchmark photocatalytic HMF oxidation, providing a simple but effective strategy for photocatalyst design.
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Steering ion transport direction for a thin-film electrochromic energy storage device

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23093-23101
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01540A, Paper

Zhiqiang Yao, Hengyuan Bai, Yutong Tang, Xiaochang Zou, Jiaheng Gao, Yu-Mo Zhang, Sean Xiao-An Zhang
Through a coplanar interdigitated electrode, we achieved control over the internal E-field direction and material diffusion processes in the device. Thereby enabling a single-layer electrochromic device to achieve memory effect and energy storage.
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Fe, Co, and ZIF-8 co-doped catalysts with carbon nanotubes and a SiOC composite backbone for high-temperature PEM fuel cell cathodes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23441-23456
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01012A, Paper

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Marek Mooste, Julia Müller-Hülstede, Julia G. Buschermöhle, Konstantin K. Rücker, Tanja Zierdt, Jana Ewert, Killian Fuhrmann, Nils Harder, Michaela Wilhelm, Peter Wagner, Dana Schonvogel, K. Andreas Friedrich
Fe, Co, and N functionalised nanocarbon composite material development for Pt-free oxygen reduction electrocatalysts in high temperature PEM fuel cells.
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C as a bridge and Bi as a photothermal converter to trigger visible-light catalytic CO2 reduction over BiOBr by in situ solid-state reduction

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23385-23395
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00917D, Paper

Zhihao Xing, Jing Xie, Zhende Wu, Jindou Hu, Zhenjiang Lu, Xiaoqing Xue, Faxiu Zhang, Yali Cao
BiOBr composite with triple active sites of carbon acts as an electronic export medium, Bi NPs act as photothermal converters, and O_v act as gas adsorption activators, displaying excellent visible-light photothermal CO₂ reduction activity.
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Electrochemical-assisted triple oxidation strategy to efficiently extract lithium from spent LiFePO4

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23271-23280
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01403H, Paper

Qiyue Wang, Changkun Gao, Xinyuan Zhang, Feiyang Zhan, Haimin Zhang, Huijun Zhao
Electrochemical-assisted triple oxidation strategy to efficiently extract lithium from spent LiFePO₄ using Ti₄O₇ electrode as the anode at ambient conditions.
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Coordination-layer engineering of Pt single atoms on h-BN for propane dehydrogenation via a p-band descriptor validated by multiscale modeling and knowledge-informed machine learning

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23051-23060
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02037B, Paper

HuiJie Wang, WeiHang Xu, XiaoYing Sun, JiaXin Sun, Ji Qi, Zhen Zhao, Bo Li
A p-band-center descriptor unifies bipolar electronic regulation of Pt single atoms on h-BN, where carbon doping in the coordination shell oppositely tunes Pt cationic and anionic sites for propane dehydrogenation.
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Photothermal–excitonic trade-off in TiO2/BiCuSeO heterojunctions for optimal solar-driven hydrogen production

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23143-23153
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00380J, Paper

Seiya Motoki, Jinqiang Zhang, Jingkai Lin, Kunsheng Hu, Xiaoguang Duan, Shaobin Wang
PGEC BiCuSeO photothermally complements TiO₂ photocatalysis, enabling full-spectrum solar H₂ production. Balancing TiO₂ excitons and BiCuSeO phonon heating is crucial for peak performance.
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Transformative binder-free strategy breaks cyclability limits for high-energy density oxide anode-based lithium-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23319-23334
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA09908K, Paper

Abhinav Tandon, Yogesh Sharma
Fabrication strategy for high-capacity, long-life Li-ion batteries with ultra-stable multi-metal oxide anodes.
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Machine learning-assisted screening of copper–cerium bimetallic catalysts for tetracycline degradation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23294-23307
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01364C, Paper

Qingyu Huang, Fei Huang, Bingxu Chen, Yang Yu, Na Jiang, Chuang Yang, Yuchen Wang, Yongjun Zhang
Machine learning-guided design of CeCu bimetal catalysts tunes the d-band center, enhancing OH adsorption and boosting catalytic activity in advanced oxidation systems.
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Electrodeposited zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 modified zinc anode supported over porous copper structure for rechargeable aqueous zinc-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23198-23220
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01513A, Paper

Abhas Anand, Anil Verma, Suddhasatwa Basu
ZIF-8 protective layer electrodeposited on Zn–Cu structure minimises Zn dendrites and improves aqueous zinc-ion battery performance. The ZIF-8/Zn–Cu//α-MnO₂ cell delivers 204.02 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.4C and retains 92.62% capacity after 1200 cycles.
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Flash Joule heating enabled instantaneous purification and strengthening of CNT films for high-performance flexible aluminum-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23396-23407
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01617K, Paper

Jianmin Feng, Yue Wu, Xuan Song, Jiahan Ma, Xiaoyu Yu, Ziqi Luo, Lei Dong, Yan Han, Conglai Long, Dejun Li
Flash Joule heating enables instantaneous purification and structural reinforcement of CNT films, achieving a high specific capacity of 281.97 mAh g⁻¹ at 4 A g⁻¹ and ultra-long cycle life exceeding 9200 cycles as Al-ion battery cathodes.
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Optical sensors for in situ real-time detection of ammonia

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23248-23258
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA09189F, Paper

Liang Tan, Ling Lu, Wenbo Li, Xunan Wang, Tian Yan, Jiawang He, Qi Yang, Zixin Wu, Dongzhi Li, Jingyu Xi, Le Liu
The figure illustrates the calibration of an electrode-based fluorescence sensor, establishing the correlation between fluorescence intensity and ammonia concentration for in situ detection.
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Divergent A-site regulation mechanisms in rare-earth and alkaline-earth nickelates for unlocking bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysis

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23372-23384
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01907B, Paper

Taoda Liu, Yuhang Dou, Tian Ouyang, Sheng Ma, Zongqing Tian, Zhiwei Peng, Xiaoling He, Wenyan Tao, Yinghua Niu, Weiqiang Lv
A-site ORR/OER activity regulation in ANiO₃ nickelates: alkaline-earth systems follow a linear correlation, while rare-earth systems show f-electron modulated volcano, with EuNiO₃ as optimal bifunctional O₂ electrocatalyst.
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A bismuth ferrite-based lead-free piezoelectric ceramic surpassing PZT-8 in thermal stability

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23457-23465
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA09690A, Paper

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Xiaodong Yan, Chaoyang Shi, Jianjun Wu, Kevin Chen, Zhengbao Yang
This work develops a defect-engineered bismuth ferrite-based lead-free ceramic, achieving industry-leading temperature stability surpassing PZT-8 for high-temperature electronics.
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Direct recycling of lithium-ion battery materials: separation and regeneration

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,22822-22858
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01248E, Review Article

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Jingjing Liu, Ruixin Wu, Junxiang Liu, Chengcheng Fang
The rapid development of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) has led to an urgent need for efficient recycling.
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Enhanced photocatalytic hydrogen evolution via the optimization of interfacial energy and mass flows

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23429-23440
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00597G, Paper

Chunyang Zhang, Shidong Zhao, Shujian Wang, Jie Huang, Biao Wang, Kejian Lu, Rui Zhao, Rui Song, Maochang Liu
A biphasic system converts liquid water to water vapor via the photothermal effect, boosting photocatalytic H₂ evolution.
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Zwitterionic nanomicelle self-assembly reconstructs interfacial chemistry toward durable zinc anode

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23061-23071
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01310D, Paper

Yuchong Peng, Zhaoyu Zhang, Guoli Liao, Wencheng Du, Yufei Zhang, Minghui Ye, Zhipeng Wen, Yongchao Tang, Xiaoqing Liu, Cheng Chao Li
SPE, a zwitterionic surfactant functional additive, forms nanomicelles in aqueous ZnSO₄ electrolyte. The micelle-regulated interface enables uniform Zn²⁺ flux and suppressed water activity, yielding a dendrite-free Zn anode stable over 3900 h.
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Nanodiamond-based TiO2 nanocomposite separators for enhancing performance of flexible paper-based supercapacitors

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23132-23142
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01922F, Paper

Abhinandan Patra, Hamed Javanbakht Lomeri, Francesca De Rossi, Jiri Henych, Zuzana Nemeckova, Oleksandr Romanyuk, Stepan Stehlik, Bohuslav Rezek, Francesca Brunetti
Material synthesis and supercapacitor device fabrication based on a TiO₂@DND composite over carbon interdigitated electrodes and the scheme of the subsequent charge storage mechanism.
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Lithium coordination disorder controlling ionic conductivity in mixed-halide borate glasses

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23026-23037
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA10123A, Paper

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Yohei Onodera, Yasuyuki Takimoto, Hiroyuki Hijiya, Noriyoshi Kayaba, Masamichi Tanida, Kazutaka Ikeda, Shinji Kohara
Lithium-specific pair distribution function analysis shows that the coexistence of multiple LiO₃X₂ (X = Cl, Br) polyhedral units in mixed-halide borate glasses disrupts lithium migration pathways, leading to reduced ionic conductivity.
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Marked enhancement of radical scavenging on N-doped CeO2 nanocubes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23165-23179
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00256K, Paper

Seunghee Hong, Doohwan Lee
Nitrogen-doped CeO₂ nanocubes exhibit exceptional radical-scavenging activity exceeding undoped CeO₂ by 40-fold. Kinetic analysis suggests activation energy reduction, not oxygen vacancy concentration, is the primary driver.
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Fast hydride-ion conduction in complex hydride Ba2MgH6

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23180-23186
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA09966H, Paper

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Nur Ika Puji Ayu, Naoki Matsui, Yoshitake Toda, Takeya Mezaki, Guangzhong Jiang, Kota Suzuki, Ryoji Kanno
Defect engineering in Ba_2−δMgH_6−2δ enhances hydride-ion conductivity, evidenced by electrochemical measurements and molecular dynamics simulations, demonstrating defect control for high-performance hydride-ion solid electrolytes.
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Interstitial anionic electrons as spin–charge reservoirs for sterically tuned single-atom catalysis in 2D electrides

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23015-23025
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00562D, Paper

Huimin Hu, Jin-Ho Choi
The steric effects of single-atom dopant dictate spin and charge redistribution of IAEs in vdW electrides, enabling controllable catalytic activities.
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Exploiting nickel–organic-frameworks in the temperature-controlled synthesis of carbonized nickel nanoparticles for magnetic purification of acidic water

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, 14,23187-23197
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00283H, Paper

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Mona Fadel, A. Gallo-Córdova, Pablo Álvarez-Alonso, Alberto Castro-Muñiz, A. Adawy, Jesús A. Blanco, Montserrat Rivas, J. I. Paredes, Fabián Suárez-García, Pedro Gorria
Controlled carbonization of hybrid NiOF powders produces graphite-encapsulated Ni nanoparticles with excellent performance for acidic water remediation. The powders can be easily recovered by magnetic separation after the adsorption process.
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How Soft Metal Halide Perovskite Lattices Heal Following Energetic Particle Bombardment

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01465H, Paper

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Kumar Purshottam Miskin, Gerard Lemson, Thomas Arbaugh, Eugene Ragasa, Nam Le, Paulette Clancy
Recent NASA tests have demonstrated the exceptional durability of metal halide perovskite solar cells against space radiation; however, the atomic-level mechanisms governing this resilience remain speculative. Here, we elucidate the...
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Ru-Doped Single-Atom Alloys for Ammonia Decomposition via First-Principles Simulations

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03536A, Paper

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Huang Qin, Sarah LaCroix, Manish Kothakonda, Ming Yang, Qing Zhao
Ammonia decomposition is an attractive route for on-demand hydrogen production from carbon-free chemicals. However, the rational design of efficient catalysts remains challenging due to intrinsic trade-offs in surface reactivity: catalysts...
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Defective Ceria as a Structural and Electronic Modifier of Nitrogen-Doped Carbon and Cobalt-Nitrogen-Carbon Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Reduction in Alkaline Electrolyte

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01057A, Paper

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Wajdi Alnoush, Navid Noor, Shayan Angizi, Amirhossein Rakhsha, Thomas Baker, Drew Higgins
The oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is central to many sustainable energy technologies such as fuel cells, metal-air batteries, and peroxide electrosynthesis, but the scalability of ORR-based technologies requires cost-effective, active,...
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Interphase synergy of in-situ grown skeletal porous structured multiphase composite catalyst enables highly efficient and stable ORR/OER for high performance rechargeable zinc-air batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01975G, Paper

Shao-I Chang, Yu-Chieh Ting, Tsung-Wei Hsueh, Shih-Yuan Lu
Development of cost-effective, highly efficient and stable bifunctional catalysts for catalysis of oxygen reduction and evolution reactions at air positive electrodes is critical for practical applications of rechargeable zinc-air batteries...
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Review of CO2 reduction photocatalysts with sustainability perspective

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01785A, Review Article

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Pınar Özdemir, Beyza Yılmaz, Ramazan Yildirim
The most frequently used semiconductors and co-catalysts for the photocatalytic CO2 reduction are reviewed with sustainability perspectives; the material availability and supply risk, sustainability of production routes, CO2 reduction performance...
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Biomimetic silicon nitride skeletons with oriented microstructures in epoxy resin for high thermal conductivity and low thermal expansion

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01789D, Paper

Xu Hao, Song-Song Xu, Xiao-Nan Zhou, Jia-Xin Li, Han Jia, Zhi-Lei Wei, Qiang Zhi, Jian-Feng Yang, Bo Wang, Kozo Ishizaki
Three-dimensional (3D) ordered and robust ceramic skeleton-reinforced polymer composites, emerging as a new generation of high-performance thermal management materials, often require complex synthesis processes.
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Electronic asymmetry engineering of Fe–N–C electrocatalysts via second-shell coordination of B for boosting the oxygen reduction reaction

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02976K, Paper

Kun Wang, Zhichao Shen, Manyuan Gan, Jianing Fan, Xiandong Huang, Ying Hou, Yanhui Song, Peizhi Liu, Haixia Zhang, Yanzhen Liu, Junjie Guo
Second-shell B coordination breaks Fe–N₄ electronic symmetry, yielding an accordion-like Fe–N–B–C single-atom catalyst with excellent wide-pH ORR activity and enabling a Zn–air battery with >600 h ultra-long stability.
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