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Na-PHI modified electrospun PVDF nanofibers for high-performance triboelectric nanogenerator toward self-powered cathodic protection

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03867K, Paper

Zhiliang Zhao, Siwen Cui, Haohao Jiang, Zongluo Zhang, Shihao Shen, Yanjie Wang, Jun-Peng Wang, Lina Du
Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) offer a promising route for self-powered cathodic protection, yet their effectiveness is often limited by the insufficient electrical output of conventional triboelectric materials. Herein, we significantly improve...
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3D bimetallic selenide-based carbon nanoblocks “dressed” on 2D MXene nanosheets for efficient hole transport layer-free carbon-based perovskite solar cells: constructing functionalized Mott-Schottky junction for carrier transport

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03325C, Paper

Tianxiang Yang, Sining Yun, Qing Pang, Menglong Sun, Haijiang Yang, Weidong Tian, Rou Feng, Zhiguo Wang, Abdullah Nasir
Developing novel carbon electrodes with high carrier mobility and energy level alignment is pivotal for advancing hole transport layer-free carbon-based perovskite solar cells (HTL-free C-PSCs). Herein, we present a hierarchical...
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In Situ Interfacial Engineering of MXene@ZnCo-LDH Heterostructures for High Performance Supercapacitors

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03208G, Paper

Fenhong Song, Wanlong Chu, Ruibo Zhang, Qi Qi, Long Ma, Gang Wang, Zengqiang Tan, Jing Fan
MXenes are regarded as promising electrode materials for supercapacitors due to their high electrical conductivity and two-dimensional layered architecture.However, nanosheet restacking constricts ion-transport pathways, which limits rate capability and cycling...
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Impact of Interfacial Charge Effects on Li/Na Ion Storage Behavior in Borophosphene-Based Heterostructures

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03547G, Paper

Lin Zhang, Lijun Han, Chunrui Zhao, Zhen Cui
Balancing electron transport, ion diffusion kinetics, and structural stability remains a significant challenge in designing high-performance anode materials for lithium/sodium-ion batteries. To address this issue, this study systematically investigates the...
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Transformation and phase separation of Mg2X (X = Si, Sn) solid solutions under Mg depletion and Mg excess

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01411A, Paper

Mohammad Yasseri, Kunal Mitra, Nader Farahi, Eckhard Mueller, Johannes de Boor
This study investigates the phase transformation in Mg₂X (X = Si, Sn) solid solutions under Mg loss and Mg intake, in order to establish a mechanism for the observed demixing...
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Molecular Packing Regulation in Anthraquinone-Based Donor-π-Acceptor Polymorphs for High-Performance Photocatalytic H2O2 Production

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03492F, Paper

Ru Guo, Zhongzhao Yang, Zhiqiang Yang, Xiumei Li, Miao Liu, Yating Wen, Ping She, Haichao Liu, Bing Yang
Photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) production is a promising approach aligning with the concept of sustainable development. This work reports the design and synthesis of a donor-π-acceptor (D-π-A) organic small molecule,...
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Spectral-Selective Dual-Mode Photothermal Hydrogen Evolution over CdS/SnSe Heterojunctions with Tunable Excitonic-Heating Contributions

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01796G, Paper

Seiya Motoki, Jinqiang Zhang, Jingkai Lin, Kunsheng Hu, Shiying Ren, Hongqi Sun, Xiaoguang Duan, Shaobin Wang
Photothermal catalysis can expand solar-to-hydrogen conversion by coupling visible-light excitonic charge generation with near-infrared (NIR) photothermal heating, yet rational tuning of the balance between these two driving forces remains unclear....
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Bilateral oxygen vacancies in LaCo 0.5 Fe 0.5 O 3 @CoFe-LDH induced by deep plasma etching triggers the dual-path mechanism for stable water oxidation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA09591C, Paper

Jiansheng liu, Zelin Wang, Haoran Ma, Jianing Ma, Yi Shao, Wenyu Wang, Zhanli Chai
Developing efficient catalysts with controllable defects for the electrochemical oxygen evolution reaction (OER) remains a critical challenge in the field of energy conversion technologies. Herein, we have developed an oxygen-deficient...
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Conformation-Engineered Microphase Separation in Cross-Linked Polynorbornene AEMs

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03304K, Paper

Shuai Zhang, Yang Hu, Yu Xie, Guangzhe Wang, Gongwei Wang, Juanjuan Han, Lin Zhuang, Li Xiao
This study demonstrates the controlled self-assembly of hydrophilic-hydrophobic microdomains in cross-linked polynorbornene-based anion exchange membranes (AEMs) via strategic manipulation of polymer backbone conformation. In contrast to homopolymers prepared by ring-opening...
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Thermally Conductive Bamboo Macrofibres for Sustainable and Low-cost Cooling Textiles

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02656G, Paper

Yucheng Xiong, Hui Wang, Chenjie Fu, Jiaxin YU, Fushan Wang, Ke Zhang, Xinhou Wang, Juekuan Yang, Changjie Chen, Xiangjun Liu
The development of sustainable cooling textiles is of growing interest for personal thermal comfort and for mitigating the environmental footprint of synthetic fibers. Yet, most natural fibers suffer from the...
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Recent advances of modified ZnO-based organic solar cells

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03643K, Review Article

Xingxing Shen, Dan Zhou, Shu Yang, Xiaotian Hu, Lie Chen
At present, organic solar cells (OSCs) have achieved power conversion efficiency (PCE) beyond 20% due to creative designs of photoactive and buffer layer materials. In order to satisfy commercial application,...
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Interfacial Electronic Coupling Engineering in Pt/WOx-Al2O3 for Hydrogen-Free Polyolefin Upcycling

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02654K, Paper

Chuanya Li, Qianfeng Zhou, Changhu Leng, Yongchao Wang, Chenyang Ma, Junlei Zhang, Zhijun Li
Chemical upcycling of polyolefins under mild conditions is crucial for a circular polymer economy, yet achieving selective depolymerization without external hydrogen remains challenging. Herein, we report an interface-engineered bifunctional catalyst,...
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Water Oxidation Reaction Energetics on the Novel α-GeTe/SiCl Heterostructure: Type-II vs. Z-scheme and H2O2 Formation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA04658D, Paper

Redi Kristian Pingak, Oliver Conquest, Catherine Stampfl
The photocatalytic splitting of water facilitates solar driven production of H2, O2, and H2O2. In this study, we use Density Functional Theory and the Climbing-Image Nudged Elastic Band to investigate...
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A Highly efficient Pd-Ni Bimetallic Single-Atom Catalyst for Selective Hydrogenation of Cinnamaldehyde

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03940E, Communication

Xuelian Xia, Fuhua Li , Shuai Pang, Hailian Tao, Wenpeng Xu, Ming Guo, Changbo Shi, Qian He, Xinyu Yu, Yaosen Zhou
Selective hydrogenation of cinnamaldehyde (CAL) is an important model reaction for evaluating the activity and selectivity of heterogeneous catalysts. Herein, a Pd–Ni bimetallic single-atom catalyst (Pd₁–Ni₁/Al₂O₃) was fabricated through a...
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Mechanistic Insights into Electrochemical-Mechanical Coupled Damage of Si-Based Composite Anodes in All-Solid-State Batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03749F, Paper

Jing Wu, Xiaotong Wang, Yihan Liu, Wenjing Zhang, Chunhao Yuan
Silicon (Si)-based all-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) are regarded as a highly promising next-generation energy storage technology due to their superior energy density and enhanced safety. However, the significant volume change of...
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Impurities Determine Phase Purity of Hollow Perovskite Thin Films

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02886A, Paper

Neha Singhal, Natalia Yantara, Shuyi Lin, Benny Febriansyah, Shibi Varku, Hesham R Abuzeid, Ayan Zhumekenov, Amoolya Nirmal, Sumod A Pullarkat, Jun Yin, Nripan Mathews
Metal halide perovskites have emerged as leading materials in optoelectronics owing to their tunable bandgaps and outstanding charge-transport properties. Conventional bandgap modulation, achieved through halide substitution or incorporation of bulky...
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Intermix-free Liquid Electrolyte-based High-energy Na-ion Bipolar Batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03461F, Paper

Md Osama Zubair, Chhail Bihari Soni, RAHUL SINGH, Mahesh Chandra, Kundan Kumar Mishra, Tushar ., C. Sanjaykumar, Sneha Gaira, Niyaz Ali, Vipin Kumar
Electrolyte intermixing in bipolar Na-ion batteries is a significant challenge, particularly with liquid electrolytes, which can lead to short-circuiting and performance loss. Solid-state or gel electrolytes can mitigate this issue;...
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Development of a sodium negative electrode based on sol–gel derived amorphous TiO2

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03327J, Paper

Quynh Nguyen, Gugulethu C. Nkala, Kodi Thurber, Keyue Liang, Andrea Zambotti, Randy Chen, Yuzhang Li, Sarah H. Tolbert, Johanna Nelson Weker, Bruce S. Dunn
Sol–gel chemistry was used to synthesize a predominantly amorphous TiO₂ structure that supported high Na⁺ capacity without requiring induced amorphization. This offers a positive direction for creating Na⁺ electrode materials for grid-level storage.
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D-Band Center Modulation of Carbon-Confined High-Entropy Alloy Nanofibers for Overall Water Splitting

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA04243K, Paper

Xinyao Ding, Yachao Xu, Shijie Li, Jingbo Mu, Mingyi Zhang
The precise optimization of the electronic structure and surface/interface of highentropy alloys is crucial for achieving quantum-scale modulation in the conversion of electrical energy to chemical energy. Herein, we report...
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Enhanced methanol oxidation activity and durability of Pt–Pd alloy nanoclusters synthesised by gas-diffusion electrocrystallisation (GDEx)

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03246J, Paper

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Omar Martinez-Mora, Luis F. Leon-Fernandez, Zdeněk Sofer, Stefanos Mourdikoudis, Zhiyuan Chen, Jan Fransaer, Xochitl Dominguez-Benetton
GDEx enables the synthesis of composition-controlled Pt–Pd alloy nanoclusters that exhibit enhanced electrocatalytic performance for acidic methanol oxidation, combining high activity with improved durability.
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Insight into Mechanism of Dihydroxyacetone Conversion into Lactic Acid over M-UiO-66 (M = Zr, Ti, Sn) Catalysts

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03142K, Paper

Andrey V. Kotov, Karina Kurmanbayeva, Semyon Nikulaichev, Viktoriia Torbina, P. A. Petrov, Alexander V Fateev, Vera P. Tuguldurova, Jose Oscar Carlos Carlos Jimenez-Halla, Olga Vodyankina
Based on experimental results and DFT-based approaches, the mechanism of cascade conversion of dihydroxyacetone into lactic acid in aqueous solution over heterogeneous catalysts based on M-UiO-66 (M = Zr, Sn,...
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High-throughput computational screening of metal–organic frameworks for 3He sorption pumps in dilution refrigerators

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02875F, Paper

Jiaqi Kong, Daize Wang, Xiaotao Wang, Haishan Cao
An ML-accelerated screening framework identifies promising MOFs for ³He sorption pumps and reveals structure–energy–performance relationships for rational adsorbent design.
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Correction: A Z-scheme photosensitive MOC/g-C3N4 composite catalyst for efficient visible-light driven half and overall water splitting

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA90179D, Correction

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Xin-Ao Li, Li-Lin Tan, Xiao-Lin Wang, Yang Liu, Zi-Zhan Liang, Jian-Feng Huang, Li-Min Xiao, Jun-Min Liu
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Capacitance Enhancement of Anion-Pillared Soft Carbons for the Positive Electrode of Lithium-Ion Capacitor: the Role of Irreversible Reactions during Electrochemical Activation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02388F, Paper

Yi-Cheng Liao, Wen-Yang Jao, Liang-Ting Wu, Liang-Chieh Tseng, Ting-Yu Wang, Chen-Wei Tai, Yun Lin, Yu-Chun Chen, Chung-Yu Hsu, Jyh-Chiang Jiang, Chi-Chang Hu
Lithium-ion capacitors (LICs) bridge the gap between batteries and supercapacitors, but their development is constrained by the limited capacitance and potential window of positive electrodes. Electrochemical activation (EA) is an...
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Pore-state engineering in bowl-shaped two-dimensional phosphorus–carbon monolayers toward high-performance potassium-ion anodes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01428C, Paper

Jiaqi Liu, Wenyuan Zhang, Sheng Wang, Guochun Yang
P₃C₇ and P₃C₈ monolayers share the identical framework but differ in pore topology. P₃C₇ with large pores presents lower diffusion barrier, while both benefit from curvature to exhibit low open-circuit voltage and exceptional K-storage capacity.
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Dual Electric Fields Enable Ultrafast Charge Migration in Photochromic Amorphous/Crystalline ZnCdS for Simultaneous Hydrogen Evolution and Wastewater Remediation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03414D, Paper

Ao Zhou, Ruirui Wang, Miao Cheng, Jing Hu, Cheng Fang, Yuanyuan Cui, Wanfei Li, Bo Liu, Jing Ding, Qianqian Liu
Directional charge migration across both the bulk and the interface remains a key bottleneck for achieving high-efficiency photocatalysts. Herein, we develop a photochromic amorphous/crystalline ZnCdS (A/CZCS) photocatalyst with dual electric...
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Infrared selective emitter with molecular-geometric engineering for effective radiative cooling under extreme heat

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03440C, Paper

Dongwan Koh, Sudip Kumar Pal, James Laurence Abot Ruello, Minseok Kim, Sihyun Jang, Du Young Choi, Gunwoo Kim
Passive radiative cooling dissipates heat to outer space through thermal emission within the atmospheric transparency window, enabling cooling without external energy input. However, most existing radiative cooling materials are designed...
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Spin Effects and Modulation Strategies in Photo-Induced Catalytic Transformations

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02706G, Review Article

Liting Wu, Zhihui Xu, Kaiyi Yang, Li Yang, Wen Sun
Photocatalytic reactions are photo-induced functional transformation processes that are inherently influenced by the spin degree of freedom, which controls charge excitation, separation, and surface redox processes. Modulating electron spin provides...
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Powdery oxychloride solid electrolytes enabling low-pressure all-solid-state batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03308C, Paper

Lv Hu, Yishuo Yang, Cheng Ma
Li₂Al_0.9Cl_3.3O_0.7 (LACO), with a low Young's modulus of 1.05 GPa, can effectively preserve the cathode–electrolyte contact under low stack pressure, and enables stable cycling of all-solid-state cells under 1 MPa at 25 °C.
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Application-led, online analysis of flow synthesised metal–organic frameworks (MOFs)

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03191A, Paper

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Molly J. Clark, Daniel N. Rainer, Josiah Yang, Simon J. Coles, Darren Bradshaw, Adrian M. Nightingale
An approach for fast quantification of MOF quality by characterising end-application performance rather than direct physicochemical properties. Implemented in a flow reactor, it allows rapid online analysis of the product in near real-time.
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Investigation of the dynamic active center for CO2 hydrogenation to light olefins over Na-modified iron catalysts

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00959J, Paper

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Wei Di, Phuoc Hoang Ho, Aqsa Noreen, Oleg Pajalic, Lars Josefsson, Louise Olsson, Derek Creaser
Alkali-modified iron catalysts undergo phase transitions during CO₂ hydrogenation, leading to mixed products and lower reactivity.
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Crystal engineering of MnOx polymorphs for unveiling structure–reactivity relationships in Co(II)/Ni(II) binding

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03481K, Paper

Hongrui Xiang, Zhihui Yang, Xiaoyun Liu, Xu Yan, Kam Chiu Tam, Feiping Zhao, Qingwei Wang
Crystal engineering of MnO_x for enhanced surface reactivity with cobalt and nickel through increased reactive oxygen sites.
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Modulating ionic transport in PEO-based composite polymer electrolytes using a sulfonate-functionalized 3D metal–organic framework for solid-state supercapacitor devices

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02012G, Paper

Priyanka Bhardwaj, Neha, Himanshi Bhambri, Sanjay K. Mandal, Anshuman Dalvi, Madhushree Sarkar
Incorporation of a sulfonate-functionalized three-dimensional Cd(II) MOF, BITSP, into PEO-Li resulted in a composite polymer electrolyte (CPE), PEO-10% BITSP-LiClO₄, which enhances conductivity and hence is utilized for supercapacitor fabrication.
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Titania-based sonocatalysts for water remediation: a critical evaluation of mechanisms, performance, and its niche among advanced oxidation processes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02458K, Review Article

Fatima Khitab, Hubdar Ali Maitlo, Ki-Hyun Kim
Growing industrial discharge of persistent organic pollutants threatens ecosystems and health, necessitating effective water remediation.
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The role of X-ray irradiation in the arsenic photo-oxidation and nucleation of arsenic-bearing phases in water

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03389J, Paper

Sanjit Das, Manishankar Das, Sharmistha De, Carlo Meneghini, Paolo Centomo, Ravi Kumar, Dibyendu Bhattacharyya, Bidisa Das, Sugata Ray
The speciation of arsenic in water, particularly the relative concentration of the highly toxic As(III)-bearing arsenite and the less toxic As(V)-bearing arsenate, and their interconversion, if any, is important for the environment and health.
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LiF-dominant SEI optimized by isomer effect for the regulation of Li deposition and LiPS-induced corrosion on Li anodes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03005J, Paper

Haiou Li, Han Zhang, Yangjie Liang, Guanghui Gu, Chenxin Dong, Jianwei Ren, Rongfang Wang, Fusheng Liu
LiF-rich SEI layers inhibit LiPSs corrosion and modulate Li deposition/stripping for stable lithium anodes, delivering outstanding high-mass-loading tolerance and cycling stability.
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Review on CO2 reduction photocatalysts with a sustainability perspective

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

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Pınar Özdemir, Beyza Yılmaz, Ramazan Yıldırım
Sustainability of frequently used semiconductors and co-catalysts in photocatalytic CO₂ reduction was assessed in terms of the material availability and supply risk, sustainability of production, operational stability and end-of-life degradation.
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Binder engineering unlocks stable sulfurized polyacrylonitrile electrodes for Li-ion-sulfur cells with the layered LiNi1/3Mn1/3Co1/3O2 cathode

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02599D, Paper

K. V. Athul, Vanchiappan Aravindan
An investigation using different binders for the Li|SPAN half-cells with 1 M LiPF₆ in EC/DEC + 5 wt/vol% LiBOB identified PAA as the optimal binder. The fabrication of the SPAN with NMC111 cathode in full-cell showed a improved performance.
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Inert CH4 vs. polarized electrodes: current trends and perspectives on methane electroactivation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02050J, Review Article

Love Bansal, Anantharaj Sengeni
This review summarizes the recent strategies for the electrochemical C–H activation of CH₄, covering catalyst design, testing protocols, and AI-driven approaches to translate laboratory advances into industrial practice.
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Bioinspired porous heterogeneous aerogel fibers with a woven architecture for ultra-broadband microwave absorption and thermal regulation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02929A, Paper

Zizhao Ding, Yiting Zhu, Tengxiao Mu, Shenglong Huang, Yilun Cheng, Dou Zhang, Zixiang Zhao, Zuojuan Du, Chao Jiang
With the rapid development of smart wearable technology, there is an urgent need for smart textiles that integrate efficient microwave absorption and thermal management functions.
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High-density phosphorus-doping toward metal-free carbon spheres to boost H2O2 selective electrosynthesis

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03278H, Paper

Huifang Chan, Yukun Tian, Zhiqi Zhou, Cailiang Yue, Qing Zhou, Fuqiang Liu
Reasonably regulated high-density P doping can reduce the energy barrier significantly for H₂O₂ generation and stabilize the 2e⁻-ORR reaction pathway.
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Upgrading of silicon slag into radiative cooling materials by controlled oxidation with oxygen carriers

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02138G, Paper

Guodong Xiao, Zhizheng Xiang, Zhongqiu Tong, Jie Yu, Xingang Li, Yueming Wang, Shaoyuan Li, Wenhui Ma, Falin Wu, Mikhail M. Mikhailov
For the first time, an upgrading strategy to transform silicon-containing solid wastes into radiative cooling materials is proposed using silicon slag as a representative raw material.
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Modulated Stabilization of Cu 2+ /Cu + /Cu 0 Gradient Interfaces for Efficient Electrochemical CO 2 Reduction to C 2 H 4

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA04443C, Paper

Henglei Xu, Xiaoqing Xue, Jindou Hu, Xinhui Jiang, Xiaoyan Lu, Junhong Li, Zhenjiang Lu, Jing Xie, Yong Wen, Yali Cao
Copper (Cu)-based catalysts with valence state regulation strategies play an increasingly important role in the electrochemical carbon dioxide reduction reaction (CO 2 RR) for the generation of multi-carbon (C 2+...
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Activating Reversible Multielectron Redox in Mg/Al Co-doped Na3V2(PO4)3 toward High-Performance Sodium-Ion Batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03429B, Paper

Na Li, Jie Wang, Kai Lin, Kefeng Wang, Kun Luo, Jifei Liu, Feitian Ran, Kai Wang, Wankai Wang, Ling Li, Yuanyuan Li, Wanjun Sun, Qiang Wang
Sodium superionic conductor (NASICON) type Na3V2(PO4)3 (NVP) is a promising cathode material for sodium ion batteries due to its high structural stability and excellent safety. However, its low intrinsic electronic...
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Activating Lattice Oxygen via Proton-Decoupled Electron Transfer in Iron Chromium Phosphate for Efficient (Sea)Water Oxidation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03572H, Paper

Chandni Das, Hitesh Kumar, Musthafa Ottakam Thotiyl, Poulomi Roy
Given the escalating freshwater scarcity crisis, seawater oxidation has emerged as a promising approach to advancing sustainable hydrogen production; however, its practical feasibility is severely hindered by pervasive chloride-induced corrosion....
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Achieving high thermoelectric performance in metal sulfide PbSnS2 through strain-mediated lone-pair expression amplification and multi-band conduction

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01797E, Paper

Guixi Li, Hao-Jen You, Aijuan Zhang, Bijun Zhao, Weixin Ouyang, Yuze Li, Hsin Lin, Xingchen Shen
Strain engineering in PbSnS₂ suppresses κ_L by enhancing lone-pair electron expression and decouples S and σ via activating multi-band conduction, yielding a high zT of 1.2 at 900 K under −2% compressive strain.
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Thermally stable and tunable hydride-ion incorporation in Sc-doped BaZrO3

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02652D, Paper

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Itsuki Yaegashi, Itaru Oikawa, Akihiro Ishii, Hikaru Takeuchi, Yuki Sasahara, Daichi Kato, Hiroshi Kageyama, Hitoshi Takamura
H⁻ was precisely introduced into Sc-doped BaZrO₃, and H⁻ compensated by the acceptor remained stable at temperatures above 800 °C. NMR showed a linear relationship between H⁻ content and Sc-doping levels, and a preference for cis coordination.
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Carbon dioxide capture from air using ionic liquid hybrid metal–organic frameworks

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01395C, Paper

Shimeng Cui, Yingjuan Shao, Wenqi Zhong
A novel ionic liquid hybrid composite was fabricated to simultaneously capture CO₂ and collect water from multiple environments. The obtained 5MPImBr-Mg/DOBDC MOF showed a high dynamic CO₂ uptake of 14.12 mmol g⁻¹.
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High-throughput thickness gradient screening reveals thickness and light-intensity dependent efficiency in indoor organic photovoltaics

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01910B, Paper

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Muhammad Ahsan Saeed, Giel Swennen, Marián Prada-Cortés, Francesc Xavier Capella Guardià, Miquel Casademont-Viñas, Xabier Rodriguez-Martinez, Jaime Martin, Koen Vandewal, Mariano Campoy-Quiles
Indoor organic photovoltaics (OPVs) are promising power sources for Internet-of-Things devices, but optimizing performance under diverse indoor lighting is challenging because the optimal thickness of the active layer depends the...
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Sulfone-decorated hypercrosslinked polymers for sacrificial light-driven hydrogen evolution from water

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01673A, Paper

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Paul Schweng, Dominik Eder, Reiner Sebastian Sprick, Alexey S. Cherevan, Robert Thomas Woodward
Polymer photocatalysts have emerged as a versatile class of materials for solardriven hydrogen evolution, offering tunable optoelectronic properties, structural diversity, and synthetic flexibility. Unlike inorganic semiconductors, polymer photocatalysts can be...
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Bio-Inspired Pomegranate-Like EM@Ag/PDMS Composites: Lightweight Multifunctional Materials for Absorption-Dominant EMI Shielding

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03711A, Paper

Mingpu Li, Zhiwei Wang, Yuqi Wang, Linli Tan, Liu Qin, Yingru Li, Mingtao Hu
With the rapid development of modern communication and electronic technologies, there is an urgent demand for multifunctional polymer composites that can simultaneously achieve electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding, electromagnetic wave absorption,...
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Nonplanar few-layer Tppo-CTF with electron traps enables efficient photocatalytic hydrogen evolution in seawater

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01550F, Paper

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Naizhang Xu, Yubing Liu, Huayu Xue, Jianuo Li, Hao Wu, Qian Wang, Feng Cheng, Han Fu, Yining Fan
The nonplanar Tppo moiety in the Tppo-CTF weakens interlayer stacking and acts as an electron trap, shortening exciton migration distances while promoting charge separation, leading to a higher HER rate than that of the CTF in seawater.
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Metal-Free Supramolecularly Engineered Catalysis: Perylene Diimide-Amino Acid Conjugates for Photoelectrochemical Water Splitting

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA04378J, Paper

Sourav Moyra, Kumar Shubham, Athira Chandran, Ashutosh K Singh, Goutam Ghosh
As global energy demand rises, photoelectrochemical (PEC) water splitting offers a sustainable path to green hydrogen, driven by efficient, stable, and earth-abundant photocatalysts. Despite the dominance of inorganic semiconductors in...
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Breaking the performance trade-off in MoS2 supercapacitors through surface engineering with π–p coupling

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01889K, Paper

Yujie Ma, Weixin Wang, Yuting Song, Ziyu Li, Mingzhu Ma, Zhongliao Wang, Dongwei Ma, Xin Wang
Breaking the inherent trade-off between cycle stability and high capacitance/rate capability by surface engineering with π–p coupling, achieving a synergistic enhancement.
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Role of thermal gradient in interface stability of sodium metal electrodes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA09284A, Paper

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Aditya Singla, Deep Chatterjee, Bairav S. Vishnugopi, Rachel E. Carter, Corey T. Love, Partha P. Mukherjee
This study investigates how thermal gradients govern ion transport, reaction kinetics, and morphological stability in sodium metal electrodes by altering thermo-diffusion, SEI interactions, and temperature-dependent mechanics.
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Hygroscopic-thermoelectric synergistic design of electronic device heat dissipation systems: integration study on passive heat dissipation and energy conversion

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01829G, Paper

Chengzhi Hu, Xiaoman Zhang, Haiyuan Zhang, Yong Cai, Yubai Li, Dawei Tang
The fin-felt composite device with a self-sustaining moisture cycle reduces temperature by 41.6 °C, increases waste-heat-driven power generation by over 70%, and enables micro-fan driving and continuous lithium-battery power supply.
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Ba-exchanged gismondine for CO2 direct air capture (DAC)

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03011D, Paper

Jaouad Al atrach, Abdelhafid Aitblal, Edwin B. Clatworthy, Abdallah Amedlous, Fatim ezzahra Merfouk, Valérie Ruaux, Rémy Guillet-Nicolas, Valentin Valtchev
Ba²⁺-exchanged GIS combines strong CO₂ binding, improved pore accessibility, and fast mass transfer, enabling efficient CO₂ capture under DAC-relevant conditions.
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Uniform catalyst infiltration into the Ni–YSZ electrode of solid oxide electrolysis cells via piezoelectric valve jet printing for enhanced performance and durability

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02051H, Paper

Haemin Jeong, Yunseo Choi, Mingeun Kim, Jiwan Kim, Hwitae Kim, Jongsup Hong
Piezoelectric valve jet infiltration enables uniform Fe–GDC distribution in a Ni–YSZ fuel electrode, significantly reducing polarization resistance and enhancing SOEC performance.
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Recent advances and prospects of solid-state potassium-ion batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02163H, Review Article

Jinpeng Wu, Wei Wang, Huize Yang, Yong Zhu, Jiahang Peng, Yu Wu, Chunwei Dong, Mingyong Wang, Shuqiang Jiao
Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) exhibit electrochemical properties similar to those of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) but with higher crustal reserves of raw materials.
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Si-welding reinforced Mn-based light-absorbing shells to stabilize Ca-based pellets for durable thermochemical energy storage under prolonged ambient exposure

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03026B, Paper

Jiyun Mao, Jian Sun, Yi Shi, Yun Long, Xiaotong Li, Shengan Wu, Ruilin Wang, Chuanwen Zhao, Zijian Zhou
The diurnal and seasonal intermittency of solar irradiation leads to unstable energy supply in concentrating solar power (CSP) systems, which necessitates long-term energy storage. Ca-based thermochemical energy storage (TCES) pellets...
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Data-driven identification of low-dimensional descriptors for the rational design of stable and active single-atom catalysts for nitrogen oxidation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03008D, Paper

Mengqian Xu, Yuwei Pan, Junrong Wang, Shaohuang Li, Dong Zhai, Heng Liu, Hao Li, Weiqiao Deng, Lei Sun, Li Yang
A descriptor combining atomic weight, d-electron number and oxygen vacancy properties maps the structure–stability–activity space of TiO₂-supported single-atom catalysts for nitrogen oxidation, identifying W-TiO₂ as the optimal candidate.
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Bioelectrochemical nitrogen fixation towards sustainable hydroponics

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA08745G, Paper

Panpan Zhang, Jie Cheng, Jinghui Deng, Wei Hao Loh, Muhammad Yusof B. Mad Dali, Yukun Hu, Fei Yu, Chaolong Wei, Olivier Lefebvre, Andrew Barnabas Wong
Ammonia plays a crucial role as a nitrogen source in agriculture, but its conventional production through the Haber–Bosch process is highly energy- and carbon-intensive.
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Synergistic Ti/F co-doping for enhanced electrochemical performance of LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 cathodes via Ti3+/Ti4+ redox and structural stabilization

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02127A, Communication

Shengrui Cui, Chengliang Lin, Fangfang Dong, Mingxu Duan, Mengqiu Li, Abdul Majid, Ayaulym Belgibayeva, Yongcheng Jin
As a promising high-voltage cathode material candidate for next-generation high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), spinel-type LiNi_0.5Mn_1.5O₄ (LNMO) has attracted significant attention due to its high operating voltage (∼4.7 V).
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Organosilicon functionality modification mechanisms in geopolymers and the improvement of carbonation resistance

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03118H, Paper

Jiaying Yan, Zuhua Zhang, Jiafeng Kong, Dongyu Wang, Lixiang Yang, Zhengwu Jiang
This study explores a route for improving carbonation resistance of geopolymers by CO₂–H₂O–gel interface modification using organosilicon functionality.
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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, Advance Article
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 enables direct synthesis of nanosized CuO_x–Ag composites from aqueous salt with tuneable morphology. Core–shell type displays higher and more stable ethanol/ethylene ratio compared to Janus type during CO₂RR.
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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, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA10570F, Paper

Muhammad Ahmad, Hao Fu, Zhen Zhang, Azhar Saeed, Fereja Shemsu Ligani, Mudussar Ali, Muhammad Asim Mushtaq, Mansoor Akhtar, Yue Guo, Hsien-Yi Hsu, Jie Zhao
We built an atomic Ni-doped built-in electric field in MOF-derived Ni-Co₉S₈/NC. In an AEM electrolyzer, it outperforms noble metals, offering a route to high-performance OER catalysts.
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Effect of the terphenyl isomeric structure on poly(diallyldialkylammonium)-functionalized anion exchange membranes for water electrolysis

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02924H, Paper

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Dana Kim, Jeongmin Jang, Jiyoon Jung, Jinsuk Ku, Young Sang Park, Jung-Hyun Lee, Albert S. Lee
Backbone isomer engineering regulates phase separation and ion-transport pathways, revealing a performance–stability trade-off and enabling a design strategy for balanced AEMs via copolymer and blend architectures.
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Two-step synthesis strategy for long-range ordered and relaxor ferroelectrics to achieve excellent electrical performance and thermal stability in BF-BT-based ceramics

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA09733A, Paper

Mingyue Mo, Hao Chen, Zhi Tan, Jie Xing, Jianguo Zhu
Excellent piezoelectric performance and thermal stability were exhibited, as verified by ultrasonic testing.
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Low-surface-energy nanofillers for fast and selective Li+ transport toward stable solid-state lithium metal batteries

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02836E, Paper

Jie Yang, Wenqiang Han, Yanfei Yang, La Zhuo, Junping Zhang
Surface-energy engineering of nanofillers offers a pathway to boost Li⁺ transport and improve interfacial stability in CSEs via optimized Li⁺ solvation and coordination. So, the symmetric cells and full cell exhibit stable cycling.
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Hetero-symbiotic Na3.12Fe2.44(P2O7)2–Na4Fe3(PO4)2(P2O7)/reduced graphene oxide for superior electrochemical sodium storage

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02670B, Paper

Xiaozhong Zhou, Jiangwei Deng, Zhengfeng Zhang, Sihang Liu, Yan Zhang, Xiaoyan Zheng, Dengfei Sun, Yaoxia Yang
A reduced graphene oxide (rGO)-coated Na_3.12Fe_2.44(P₂O₇)₂–Na₄Fe₃(PO₄)₂(P₂O₇) (NFPO–NFPP) symbiotic heterostructure was successfully developed as an alternative cathode material for high-performance sodium-ion batteries.
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Diverting the use of reduced TiO2 from a carrier of electron–hole pairs to a reservoir of Brönsted–Lewis acidic pairs for sustainable, non-optical H2O2 homolysis

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01339B, Paper

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Minsung Kim, Gyuchan Kim, Junseo Kim, Sang Hoon Kim, Byung-Hyun Kim, Jongsik Kim
Defective TiO₂ bears intra-bandgap states (INTRA) and a valence band (VB) that host electrons and holes, respectively, upon photo-excitation, enabling ˙OH/O₂˙⁻/¹O₂ formation via semi-conducting pathways.
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Recent advances in organic conjugated materials for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution: design strategies and photocatalytic performance

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01522K, Review Article

Ziang Song, Jianing Tang, Jinfeng Wang, Zhen Li
This review summarizes advances in organic conjugated materials for photocatalytic H₂ evolution. It focuses on molecular design and structure–activity relationships, and outlines current challenges and future research prospects.
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Harnessing Fe-and Co-based perovskites as trifunctional electrocatalysts

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03478K, Paper

Shahan Atif, Sahil Kumar, Abhisek Padhy, Ravi Kumar, Dorothy Sachdeva, Yusuf Khan, Husam N. Alshareef, Mudit Dixit, Dibyendu Bhattacharyya, Prabeer Barpanda
The advancement of high-performance, economic, and earth-abundant electrocatalysts is essential for the development of sustainable energy systems, such as water-splitting devices, fuel cells, and metal-air batteries. In this context, the...
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Synthesis and design of Nickel-Enzyme Ligand Framework for adsorption and catalytic degradation of environmental pollutants

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03387C, Paper

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Jose M. Palomo, carla Garcia-Sanz
Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are a versatile family of porous materials whose modular architecture enables tunable structural diversity and functional versatility. Here we performed the in-situ construction of MOF elements through...
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Hybrid Zirconium Phosphate Phosphonates as Efficient Hosts for Confined Ni-Fe Oxygen Evolution Catalysts

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01464J, Paper

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Anna Donnadio, Iolanda D'Ambrosio, Gabriel Menendez Rodriguez, Ferdinando Costantino, Riccardo Vivani, Stefano Giovagnoli, Alceo Macchioni, Morena Nocchetti, Enrique Rodriguez-Castellon, Beatrice Muzzi
The rational design of earth-abundant electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) requires materials platforms capable of stabilizing catalytically active species under strongly alkaline conditions while maintaining efficient charge-transfer pathways....
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MOF-derived Cu&+-OV-Ce active sites for enhanced CO2 hydrogenation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03313J, Paper

Hao Zhang, Wanyin Xu, Enpei Zhao, Yang Li, Wenxin Lin, Wenkang Miao, Qianqian Li
The incorporation of Cu atoms increases the oxygen vacancy concentration in the CeO₂ support and synergistically forms Cu^&+-O_V-Ce active sites, thereby promoting the highly active and stable hydrogenation of CO₂ to CO.
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Geometric Deep Learning Predicts Electrostatic Potential for High-Throughput Electrolyte Design

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03585J, Paper

Dengyang Luo, Yaochun Yao, Rui Yang, Jiayu Tian, Bo Jin, Keyu Zhang, Yin Li, Junxian Hu, Bin Yang, Yan He, Honglai Liu, Shaoze Zhang
Developing advanced electrolytes is pivotal for the realization of next-generation high-energy lithium batteries. However, the combinatorial explosion within the chemical space of candidate molecules renders both traditional experimental and standard...
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Tungsten Oxide quantum dots-loaded Carbon Nitride Interlayer for Advancing Perovskite Solar Cells Performance

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TA09577H, Paper

Zuhong Li, Li Zhao, Xiaojie Yang, Yanyan Li, Shimin Wang
The efficiency of single-junction Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) has approached the theoretical Shockley-Queisser limit; however, interfacial defects and charge carrier recombination remain critical challenges hindering further performance improvements. Herein, we...
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Metal Defect Engineering in Spinel Oxides for Efficient Benzene Catalytic Oxidation: Divergent Electronic Configuration Modulation Mechanisms of Mn versus Co Defects

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02158A, Paper

Yu Wu, Aijie Wang, Qiuyan Zhang, Hongwei Jian, Tianhang Fan, Haojie Yang, Huaiyu Zhang, Chong Han
Metal defect engineering can act as an effective strategy to adjust the electronic structure and optimize active sites for VOCs catalytic oxidation, whereas relatively high energy barriers hinder the controlled...
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Ni–NC and Fe–NC single-atom catalysts on Ti-doped hematite for selective photoelectrochemical glycerol oxidation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02778D, Paper

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Mengya Yang, Hanzhi Ye, Zhe Meng, Angus Pedersen, Joseph Parker, Sarah J. Haigh, Hui Luo, Henrik H. Kristoffersen, Jan Rossmeisl, Maria-Magdalena Titirici, Anna Hankin, Jesús Barrio, Salvador Eslava
Hybrid Ti–Fe₂O₃/M–NC (M: Fe or Ni single atoms) photoanodes boost PEC glycerol oxidation through Schottky-junction-enhanced charge separation, achieving higher photocurrents and tunable selectivity toward glyceric or glycolic acid.
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Synergistic DFT and machine learning screening of Z-scheme g-SiC/TMD heterostructures for efficient overall water splitting

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02854C, Paper

Wenxue Zhang, Yu Jiang, Jiuran Wen, Yajie Guo, Cheng He
A DFT-ML strategy screens 1T TMDs/g-SiC to build Z-schemes. g-SiC/SZrSe and g-SiC/SeZrS enable spontaneous HER/OER with ultrafast recombination. The system achieves >10⁵ cm⁻¹ absorption and >33% STH efficiency, exceeding water splitting limits.
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Automated photoelectrochemical testing platform for screen-printed, noble-metal free perovskite photoanodes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02544G, Paper

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Zhifan Cheng, Shao Heng Chow, Russell Kay Tham, Li Qi Soh, Eason Yin Shao Tan, Xiangyu Duan, Wu Qinjie, Nripan Mathews, Virgil Andrei
Metal halide perovskite photoanodes present a promising alternative for solar water splitting. However, most prototypes are prepared using laboratory processing techniques and noble metal layers, which limit the intrinsic scalability...
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Enhanced photoelectrochemical performance of Cs2RuX6 (X: Cl, Br) in the external magnetic field

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02115H, Paper

ABHISHEK ANAND, Jigar Shaileshkumar Halpati, Aravind Kumar Chandiran
Photoelectrochemical water splitting to generate green fuel is affected by the kinetic limitations of the oxygen evolution reaction (OER). To enhance the charge transfer processes, an external magnetic field was...
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Perovskite Heterostructures under Aqueous Conditions: Stability and Catalytic Design

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00144K, Review Article

Anastasiia P. Dmitrieva, Soslan Khubezhov, Elena Krivoshapkina, Lev E. Zelenkov, Pavel Talianov, Sergey Makarov
Catalytic processes such as the hydrogen evolution reaction and CO2 reduction reaction demand efficient, stable, and costeffective catalysts. Conventional systems, including noble metals, transition metal oxides, and carbon-based materials, demonstrate...
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Multi-Dimensional Regulation of Zinc-Electrolyte Chemistry via a Dual-Functional Small-Molecule Polyol Additive

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03224A, Paper

Yawen He, Qian Luo, Yuhang Dai, Ce Zheng, Lihong Huang, Hong Tan
Despite the immense potential of aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) for grid-scale energy storage, their practical implementation is significantly throttled by the electrochemical instability of the Zn metal anode. Here, we...
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Three-Dimensional Pine-Needle-like Ni-MoC Heterostructure Enable Efficient C-Cl Bond Activation for Electrocatalytic Hydrodechlorination

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02607A, Paper

Qi Wang, Yuan-Yuan Ma, Jing Du, Zhangang Han
Electrocatalytic hydrodechlorination (EHDC) has emerged as a promising technology for simultaneous pollutant remediation and valorization. However, the scarcity of electrocatalysts exhibiting high activity and selectivity has hindered its practical application....
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Non-Isocyanate Polyurethane Featuring Programmable Functionality, Tunable Multiscale Porous Architecture, Good Reprocessability and Shape Memory Property via A Facile One-Pot Bottom-Up Strategy Under Ambient Conditions

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01004K, Paper

Yiyao Xi, Wei Zhao, Liuping Jin, Xinyi Yan, Yonghao Ni
Polyurethanes (PUs) with porous architectures have diverse applications in different fields. However, their synthesis relies heavily on highly toxic isocyanate reactants and hazardous catalysts, posing environmental, health, and safety risks....
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DFT-Guided Screening and Mechanistic Insights into Metal-Modified Mn/HZSM-5 Catalysts for Low-Temperature Toluene Oxidation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA04136A, Paper

Guomeng Zhang, Ye Jiang, Siyuan Cheng, Xin Sun, Yanan Liu, Weihong Wu, Yang Yang, Zhengda Yang
A rational design strategy is proposed for developing efficient M-Mn/HZSM-5 catalysts for low-temperature oxidation of toluene. Density functional theory (DFT) calculations were employed to screen suitable metals by evaluating toluene...
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All-Cation Engineering in One Step: Bulk and Surface Stability of LiCoO2 at 4.6 V

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA04060H, Paper

Rui-xiang Wang, Ling Zhu, Shan-Wen Chen, Ting Wang, Jiaqi Huang, Le-Yi Zhong, Xiao Tianyuan, Dan Xiao, Yan Meng, Xiaojuan Chen
The relentless demand for higher capacity forces high-voltage operation, under which deep delithiation of layered LiCoO2 (LCO) cathodes triggers rapid capacity decay via concurrent bulk collapse, surface oxygen evolution, and...
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Electrocatalytic Advantage of Transition Metal Tuning in Nickel Nitroprusside Pre-Catalysts for Urea-Assisted Hybrid Water Electrolysis

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01746K, Paper

Nikhil N Rao, Gayathri S, Peter KÃºÅ¡, Thejas Mallammanahundi Nandish, Amir Sohel, Manish Verma, Palash Jyoti Gogoi, Ramya B. Prabhu, subhajit nandy, Tomáš Hrbek, Iva Matalinova, Neena Susan John
Pre-catalysts are gaining significant attention as highly tunable materials capable of generating abundant active sites during operation. In this work, we explore a series of transition metal nitroprussides containing Ni,...
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Interfacial Coordination between Metal Clusters and Fe-N4 Single Atoms Enables Efficient Oxygen Reduction Reaction by Tailoring Spin and Orbital States

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03846H, Paper

Xiaoyu Chen, Shuquan Wei, Kai Yu, Jing-Xiang Zhao
The development of highly efficient electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is essential for the advancement of sustainable energy technologies. While Fe-N 4 active sites show great promise, their...
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Steering cascade kinetics via in situ electrochemical reconstruction of oxygen vacancy-rich heterojunctions for industrial-current nitrate-to-ammonia electrosynthesis

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA04125F, Paper

Huidong Du, Chenyuan Zhu, Yali Cao, Shuang Yuan, Bangwei Deng, Fan Dong, Yizhao Li
OV-Cu₂O–Co(OH)₂ enables tandem NO₃⁻ → NO₂⁻ → NH₃ electrocatalysis with accelerated water dissociation and optimized intermediate adsorption, achieving high selectivity at industrial current densities.
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Photoelectric-photothermal synergistic enhanced photo-assisted zinc-ion batteries based on carbon-coated hydrated vanadium oxide

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03521C, Paper

Jiaming Liu, Xinyu Gao, Jiayu Wang, Xinran Hu, Yunpeng Fang, Sha Zhao, Yuxin He, Dan Li, Zhitao Shao, Xuanyu Ren, Nan Sun, Wei Feng
Carbon-coated hydrated vanadium oxide enables photoelectric-photothermal synergistic Zn²⁺ storage by coupling light-induced self-heating with photoelectric charge transfer, improving low-temperature photo-assisted zinc-ion batteries.
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Modulating transport properties in N-alkyl-4-cyanopyridinium ionic liquids through formation of liquid charge transfer complexes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02268E, Paper

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Aloisia E. King, Josh J. Bailey, Jia-Bo Le, Adam H. Turner, Rudra N. Purusottam, Eva Dahlqvist, Anna Martinelli, Małgorzata Swadźba-Kwaśny, John D. Holbrey
Competition between charge-transfer associated stabilisation and destabilisation through dilution effects are observed for the first time in viscosity/conductivity profiles of neat ionic liquids and their 1 : 1 mixtures with 1-methylnaphthalene.
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Amorphous-crystalline hybrid of Ru/CoRuO x with microcrystalline framework for highly efficient and durable overall water splitting

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03923E, Paper

Shiyu Xu, Mingwei Yuan, Peng Zhang, Li Song, Hongxia Shen, Myoung-Woon Moon, Chan-Hwa Chung, Lei Li, Pil J. Yoo
Overall water splitting demands cost-effective electrocatalysts. Compared with benchmark Pt and IrO2, Ru-and RuO₂-based electrocatalysts offer comparable activities for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) and oxygen evolution reaction (OER), while...
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Borate functionalization-regulated band structure overcomes the limitations of In2S3 in efficient and selective light-driven CO2-to-CO conversion

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA00624H, Paper

Hossam A. E. Omr, Raghunath Putikam, Kongpop Limwatcharagul, You-Heng Siao, Chen-Kai Chang, Bo-June Chen, Heng-Liang Wu, Ming-Chang Lin, Hyeonseok Lee
The use of borate-functionalized In₂S₃ is demonstrated as a promising approach for boosting the CO₂ conversion efficiency through engineering the band energy edges.
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Effect of Liquid Electrolyte-Epoxy Ratio on Electrochemical and Mechanical Performance of Biphasic Structural Battery Electrolytes

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01779G, Paper

Young-Cheol Kim, Kim Seong-Hoon, SANG-WOO KIM
This study presents a fundamental investigation toward the development of structural batteries capable of simultaneously bearing mechanical loads and storing electrical energy. A PC-free, graphite-compatible biphasic structural battery electrolyte was...
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Keto–enol tautomerism in low-cost melamine-based COFs for highly efficient H2O2 photosynthesis

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA02793H, Paper

Zhen Jiang, Qinyi Cheng, Jiahao Li, Gulshan Singh, Wenjiao Wang, Maojun Deng, Pascal Van Der Voort, Xiao Feng
Tautomer modulation in triazine-COFs boosts charge separation, achieving top-tier H₂O₂ production of 21.59 mmol g⁻¹ h⁻¹.
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BaxCo3−xO4 supported on iron-modified coconut shell biochar as a high-efficiency peroxidase-like catalyst for sulfamethoxazole degradation

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA01177B, Paper

Xiaohua Tang, Ying Jiang, Fei Zha, Xiaojun Guo, Chang Liu
An iron-modified coconut shell biochar (FBC) support was prepared via iron salt impregnation, and the active Ba_xCo_3−xO₄ component was loaded on its surface by coprecipitation and reduction to fabricate a high-activity peroxidase-like composite Ba_xCo_3−xO₄/FBC_0.2-B.
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Multifunctional TPU/CNT Films with Mushroom-Like Structures for High Performance EMI Shielding, Efficient Deicing, and Recyclability

J. Mater. Chem. A, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TA03283D, Paper

Hexie Li, Yahong Li, Shuo Li, Gaojie Han, Yuezhan Feng, Bing Zhou, Chuntai Liu
Frequent extreme weather events have stimulated the pursuit of sustainable substitutes for conventional electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding materials, which often suffer from insufficient environmental stability and poor reusability. Herein, we...
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