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A Digital-Analog Memristor Based on Ru-Polymer Complex for High-Performance, Noise-Resistant AI Applications

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00706F, Paper

Minghao Qi, Weijia Dong, Yang Han, Yunfeng Deng, Yanhou Geng
This study introduces a novel organic memristor based on a blend of ruthenium trichloride (RuCl3) and polyvinylpyridinepolystyrene copolymer (PVPS), designed for neuromorphic computing applications. The device operates on a redox-based...
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Bithiazole-based A-π-A'-π-A-type completely non-fused small-molecule acceptors for efficient organic solar cells

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00765A, Paper

Quanwang Tang, Xiujie Peng, Tao Li, Jing Cao, Yixiang Zhang, Linglong Ye, Zhi-Guo Zhang, Jianqi Zhang, Chao Weng, Ping Shen
For the development of completely non-fused small-molecule acceptors (CNF-SMAs), the main focus is on molecular engineering of the terminal groups and side chains, while the central unit lacks attention.Here, we...
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Enhancement of High-Temperature Piezoelectric Properties in V/Mn Co-Doped Sr2Nb2O7 Ceramics

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00753H, Paper

Fenghong Shao, Chen Chen, Xiang He, Zhiguo Yi
Enhancing the piezoelectric response of the perovskite-layered structure (PLS) ceramic Sr₂Nb₂O₇ is essential for high-temperature piezoelectric sensing. Here, V/Mn co-doping was employed to improve the performance of Sr₂Nb₂O₇ (SNVMx) ceramics....
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Pressure-induced structural transitions and metallization in two-dimensional semiconductor CuInP2S6

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00306K, Paper

Meiling Hong, Lidong Dai, Haiying Hu, Xinyu Zhang, Xuefei Liu, Ziqiang Xu, Juxiang Shao
High-pressure structural transitions and metallization of CuInP2S6.
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High-throughput structure searches for ambient-pressure superconductors in boron–carbon clathrates

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00100A, Paper

Yuao Wei, Muguang Zhu, Junyi Miao, Chen Chen, Andreas Hermann, Cheng Lu
A systematic high-throughput structural search identifies 21 stable X₂B₈C₄ clathrates at ambient pressure. Among them, Rb₂B₈C₄ exhibits the highest superconducting critical temperature, with T_c reaching up to 34 K.
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Rational tuning of naphthalene diimide (NDI)-thienoisoindigo (TIIG) copolymer compositions for high-performance all-polymer photodetectors with broadband response from 300 nm to 1050 nm

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00435K, Paper

Jiawei Liu, Xin Wang, Huaxin Zhu, Shijia Gao, Wenqiang Qiao
Through the rational regulation of the content of thiophene isoindigo groups in NDI/TIIG copolymers, high-performance broadband responses of all-polymer photodetectors can be realized.
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Room-Temperature Electrochemical Co-deposition of Cu-MOF/CNT Heterostructures on Carbon Fibers for Efficient Microwave Absorption at Low Filler Loading

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00074F, Paper

Yuting Guo, Qinyang Xiong, Ke Han, Xiaojie Yang, Jiahao Gao, Danlin Yan, Xuejun Zhang, Jiangman Sun, Yanhong Tian
Carbon fibers (CFs) suffer from poor impedance matching despite strong dielectric loss, limiting their microwave absorption (MA) performance. Here, we developed a novel room-temperature electrochemical cathodic deposition strategy to in...
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Transport characteristics of 2DHG in p-GaN/AlGaN/GaN heterojunction: impact of Mg dopant activation

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04494D, Paper

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Anita Patelli, Gabriele Seguini, Silvia Vangelista, Simona Spadoni, Raffaella Pezzuto, Luisito Livellara, Francesca Milanesi, Paolo Colpani, Michele Perego
This work investigates the correlation between the two-dimensional hole gas (2DHG) formed at the p-GaN/AlGaN interface and the activation of dopants in the p-GaN layer grown on top of the...
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Organic near-infrared up-conversion device with photon multiplication photodetection capability

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00489J, Paper

Rentao Dong, Dezhi Yang, ji Li, Dongge Ma
Organic up-conversion devices integrate visible light-emitting diodes and near-infrared photodetectors, offering advantages over traditional near-infrared imaging devices, such as low cost, high resolution, scalability for large-area fabrication, and a simple...
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Organic electrochemical transistor-based biosensors using doped polyaniline

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC03831F, Paper

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Ryotaro Kawamura, Waner He, Atsushi Isobe, Haoqin Zhang, Nanase Ikeda, Yuhei Hayamizu, Tsuyoshi Michinobu
The development of high-performance biosensors is essential for advancing health monitoring in aging societies and for ensuring safety in food and environmental systems. Among various sensing platforms, organic electrochemical transistors...
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Modulating Electrochromic Properties via Thiophene Donors in Thieno[3,4-c]pyrrole-4,6-dione-based Conjugated Polymers

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00224B, Paper

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Kok Chan Chong, Kang Le Osmund Chin, Shi Jun Ang, Ran Tao, Jianwei Xu, Ming Hui Chua
Thieno [3,4-c]pyrrole-4,6-dione (TPD) is a strong imide-based electron-acceptor which has been less explored as a building block for the development of electrochromic (EC) conjugated polymers. To better assess the prospects...
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Atomic Layer Deposition of Molybdenum Carbide and Substrate-dependent Reduction to Metallic Molybdenum

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00454G, Paper

Kwangyong An, Kieran Lawford, Bonwook Gu, Aravind H. Patil, Aaron Rogers, Seán Barry, Han-Bo-Ram Lee
Atomic layer deposition (ALD) is an essential technique for depositing thin films with uniform thickness on 3D nanostructures, and it is actively being investigated for applications in metal interconnects. In...
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Modulating Polymorphic Phase Boundaries and Defect Chemistry in KNN-Based Piezoceramics Through Multi-Element Doping Strategies

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04332H, Paper

Mrinmoy Brahma, Shafayatul Islam, Mehedi Hasan Prince, S M Khalid Hossain, Shofiqul Islam, Aninda Nafis Ahmed, Sheikh Manjura Hoque, Ahmed Sharif
Lead-free potassium-sodium niobate (K 0.5 Na 0.5 NbO₃, KNN) ceramics represent a promising alternative to replace lead-based piezoelectrics in energy harvesting and actuator applications due to their high Curie temperature...
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Efficient long-wavelength-excited triplet–triplet annihilation upconversion with phenyl-diketopyrrolopyrroles as the annihilators

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04288G, Paper

Jia-Yao Li, Qiu-Ting He, Ming-Yu Zhang, Lin-Han Jiang, Hong-Juan Feng, Zi-Hui Zhang, Le Zeng, Ling Huang
Dihedral-angle-tuned DPP annihilators achieve small ΔE_g with the sensitizer, giving 8.6% long-wavelength-excited TTA-UC and 0.55 eV anti-Stokes shift, enabling 721 nm light-driven spatially confined photopolymerization.
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Synergistic NH4F and ZnCl2-assisted surface engineering enables efficient red ZnSeTe quantum dots for QLEDs

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00042H, Paper

Zhengtuan Chen, Yi Liang, Chenglin Lai, Yuhe Bi, Yusheng Song, Sheng Cao, Jialong Zhao
Red ZnSeTe-based QLEDs, enabled by synergistic NH₄F and ZnCl₂-assisted QDs, achieve a maximum luminance of 117 cd m⁻² and an external quantum efficiency of 0.3%.
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Nanopatterning optimization of zinc phosphide: hole mobility up to 560 cm2/V s with selective area epitaxy

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC03582A, Paper

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Raphael Lemerle, Helena R. Freitas, Thomas Hagger, Didem Dede, Leo Evan Webb, Cynthia Aigroz, Valerio Piazza, Maria Chiara Spadaro, Jordi Arbiol, Anna Fontcuberta i Morral
This study shows how selective area epitaxy can be used to improve carrier transport in Zn₃P₂ and how structural defects, such as rotated domains (RD) interfaces or misfit dislocations (MDs), can affect the optoelectronic properties.
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Synergistic modulation of thermoelectric performance in SnTe via Ge alloying and Sb doping

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00054A, Paper

Meihua Hu, Ying Tian, Ning Bi, Shangsheng Li, Bin Wei, Di Liu, Haobo Zhang
This work demonstrates a novel synergistic strategy combining Ge alloying with Sb doping to achieve both low thermal conductivity and a high power factor in SnTe, thereby rendering it a promising candidate for advanced thermoelectric applications.
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Improving the performance of photodetectors based on MAPbBr3 film optimization and the MeOP-DSF hole-transport layer

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04487A, Paper

Ziyun Lin, Aocheng Jiang, Yujia Luo, Yuyao Feng, Yichi Zhang, Zeyao Han, Wanling Mao, Yuhui Dong, Li Zhang, Yousheng Zou
Herein, we report a synergistic strategy to enhance MAPbBr₃ photodetector via precise film regulation and integration of a novel MeOP-DSF HTL, significantly boosting the devices performance, achieving an EQE of 83.3% and 467.6% enhancement of D*.
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A Te microwire/2D organic–inorganic hybrid perovskite heterojunction self-powered polarization photodetector for imaging and communication encoding

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00102E, Paper

Yuxin Huang, Pengfan Li, Xuewei Yu, Lin Sun, Yanfeng Jiang, Pingping Yu
A 2D (EA)₂(MA)₂Pb₃Cl₁₀/Te self-powered photodetector can be used in applications of polarization imaging and dual-wavelength encrypted communications in the 280–1006 nm range, showing the highest peak responsivity in the solar-blind UV region.
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Mechanochromism of dinuclear aluminum-based triple-stranded helicates through crystalline-to-amorphous phase transition

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04488J, Paper

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Tomoya Umeki, Ayano Tani, Yuto Konishi, Yusuke Ishigaki, Takunori Harada, Takumi Ehara, Kiyoshi Miyata, Ken Onda, Yu Hoshino, Toshikazu Ono
This study reveals torsion-angle-controlled reversible mechanochromism in aluminum-based helicates, establishing a clear structure–property relationship for switchable luminescence.
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Rapid and mild acid-induced recovery of high-yield carbon quantum dots from commercial black liquor

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04431F, Paper

Mengru Wei, Chongbo Cheng, Ping Lu, Chao Liu, Shiliang Wu, Jun Hu
A rapid and mild acid-induced strategy enables high-yield recovery of carbon quantum dots from industrial black liquor. The CQDs show favorable photoluminescence and promising performance in photocatalysis and electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution.
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Data-driven exploration of NaXTe2 (X = Al, Ga, and In): from high-throughput screening to tailored optoelectronic functionalities

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00455E, Paper

Changcheng Chen, Wenkang Yu, Xinhui Zhang, Chunling Zhang, Yue Cheng, Weijun Wang, Chunlian Xiong, Xunzhe Zhang, Jinkang Yu, Zhengjun Wang, Gang Liu, Jiangzhou Xie, Yaxin Xu, Xiaoning Guan, Pengfei Lu
The rational design of semiconductors with tunable properties for optoelectronic applications remains challenging, especially beyond traditional paradigms limited by d-electron localization and instability.
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Enhancing the adhesion between self-assembled molecules and perovskites enabled 22.6% efficiency for flexible solar cells

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00324A, Paper

Qiqing Luo, Yanqing Zhu, Ning Teng, Yijie Wang, Xinyan Hou, Min Hu, Wenchao Huang, Wenping Yin, Jianfeng Lu
We demonstrate that an optimal annealing temperature facilitates the formation of a dense self-assembled molecular layer, thereby enhancing interfacial adhesion and yielding F-PSCs with a high efficiency of 22.6% and excellent stability.
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Green Deep-Eutectic Synthesis of Multinary Quantum Dots for Luminescent Polymeric Composites and LED Applications

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00832A, Paper

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Lorenzo Branzi, Sean Freeman, Lucy Fitzsimmons, Conor Burke, Yurii Gun'ko
The production of a range of multinary quantum dots (QDs), including both ternary phase silver indium sulfide (AIS) and copper indium sulfide (CIS), and their quaternary alloys with zinc sulfide...
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Efficient and robust manganese-based hybrid ceramics enabled by dual-ligand regulation for high-performance 3D X-ray imaging

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00190D, Paper

Jiankun Xue, Yaping Chen, Hao Lu, Chenrui Wang, Lian Wang, Guiqing Feng, Xin Huang, Yi Zheng, Min Chen, Xieming Xu, Shuaihua Wang, Shaofan Wu
A bidentate manganese-based hybrid ceramic (MHC) has been developed, and large-area (8 × 8 cm) MHC samples have been fabricated using a melt-quenching hot-pressing process, achieving an imaging resolution of up to 15 lp mm⁻¹.
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Sequential Li-intercalation exfoliation enables high-purity NbSe2 with enhanced electrical and thermal performance

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00377J, Paper

Won-Jin Kim, Kun-Woo Nam, Mi-Ri An, Jae-Min Kwon, Joonwon Bae, Sung-Hoon Park
Sequential Li-intercalation exfoliation removes oxide-rich residues and disordered fragments, producing high-purity NbSe₂ nanosheets with improved crystallinity, reduced resistance, and rapid, uniform Joule-heating performance.
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Indirect-to direct bandgap transition in CsRESiS 4 (RE = Sc, Y, Lanthanides) through intrinsic charge-transfer-transitions (CTT) behaviour

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00864J, Paper

Sheng Zhang, Pengxiang Qiu, Shuxian Hu
The development of P-type semiconductors with high performance will drive the advancement of modern information electronics and largescale N-P complementary semiconductor technology. Herein, we demonstrate an indirect-to-direct bandgap transition of...
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Revisiting the mechanism of long-lived luminescence in host/guest organic crystals

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00367B, Paper

Raphael Rullan, Catherine Demangeat, Anthony d’Aléo, André-Jean Attias, Stephan N. Steinmann, Tangui Le Bahers
Room-temperature phosphorescence in carbazole-benzoindole host/guest molecular crystals is identified to rely on energy-transfer, rather than charge-transfer, which is enabled by herringbone packing.
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Energy level alignment and defect passivation realized by a dipole molecular bridge for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00599C, Paper

Yi Luo, Jiankai Zhang, Runhao Chen, Zebin Guo, Wenyi Wu, Yufei Guo, Shiqiong Wang, Xin Xu, Chengwen Huang, Hai Zhou
AIDCN was utilized for the first time as a dipole molecular bridge at the perovskite/hole transport layer (HTL) interface to simultaneously achieve energy level alignment and defect passivation.
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Exploration of the ferroelectric behavior of turmeric and its integration as a gate dielectric in organic field-effect transistors

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00062B, Paper

Ajoy Mandal, Subhamay Pramanik, Ishita Jana, Sanjoy Satpati, Sovanlal Mondal, Kalyan Mandal
Biodegradable turmeric thin film exhibit room-temperature ferroelectricity and piezoelectric response. intregated as a gate dielectric in OFETs, they enable low-voltage operation with enhanced mobility, offering a sustainable pathway for green and bio-inspired electronics.
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A thermally robust Dy3+-activated Sc2Mo3O12 phosphor for sustainable WLED lighting and phase transition-enabled visual cryogenic thermometry

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00119J, Paper

Annu Balhara, Priyansu Mishra, Sreevalsa Subhagan, Athira Raghu, Ashok Kumar Yadav, Rohit Kumar Gupta, Giri Dhari Patra, V. B. Jayakrishnan, Subrata Das, Ashish Kumar Mishra, Santosh Kumar Gupta
This study investigates the negative-thermal expansion of the Sc₂Mo₃O₁₂:Dy³⁺ phosphor for thermally stable luminescence in sustainable WLED lighting and explores cryogenic phase transition and charge transfer band shift-based optical thermometry.
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Spin-correlation driven ferroelectric quantum criticality in a perovskite quantum spin-liquid system, Ba3CuSb2O9

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04406E, Communication

S. Ghosh, G. Roy, E. Kushwaha, M. Kumar, T. Basu
Here, we report the first experimental demonstration of spin correlation driven ferroelectric quantum criticality in a quantum spin liquid, Ba₃CuSb₂O₉, which is analogous to Multiferroics-II in the quantum critical regime.
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Realization of high-temperature metallic altermagnetism in transition metal graphite intercalation compounds

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04440E, Paper

Xiaojun He, Guo-Dong Zhao, Weida Fu, Tao Hu, Wencai Yi, Hui Zhang, Xiaonong Shen, Alessandro Stroppa, Wei Ren, Zhongming Ren
We report the emergence of altermagnetism, a magnetic phase characterized by the coexistence of compensated spin ordering and momentum-dependent spin splitting, in graphite intercalation compounds (GICs), a prototypical material system...
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Synthesis, Spectroscopic Characterizations and DFT Calculations of Two-Dimensional Monoclinic and Orthorhombic Phases of Metal-Organic Frameworks Based on BTC-2,2′-Bipyridine and Cu(II) Ions

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04413H, Paper

Javier J. Santaella, G Marin, Graciela Diaz de Delgado, R A Wheatley, Dinesh Pratap Singh, Gloria Cardenas-Jiron
This work reports the synthesis, structural, spectroscopic, and computational characterization of two metal-organic framework (MOF) materials obtained by solvothermal methods from 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid (BTC), 2,2′-bipyridine, and Cu(II) ions. X-ray diffraction...
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Comparative Optical Characterization of CsPbBr3 Quantum Dots and CVD-Grown CsPbBr3 Mircoplates

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04393J, Paper

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Ga-eun Kim, Minjin Kim, Byung Joon Moon, Geol Moon, Tae-Wook Kim, Sang-Wan Ryu, Sang Hyun Lee
We systematically investigate the influence of morphology on exciton dynamics and bandgap behavior in all-inorganic CsPbBr3 nanostructures by comparing colloidal quantum dots (QDs) and chemical vapor deposition (CVD)-grown nanoplates. Despite...
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Robust fluorescence enhancement with different orientations based on a hybrid silicon-silver bilayer grating

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00295A, Paper

Hui Li, Liyun Tao, Zhiyuan Wang, Qinqin Wang, Bin Han, Lingqiao Li, Yulong Guo, Mengqi Hao, Yang Wang, Zhihui Chen
A silicon–silver bilayer hybrid grating with independently tunable parameters is proposed to achieve robust fluorescence enhancement and directional emission for arbitrarily oriented dipoles.
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On-Demand Detachable Hydrogel Electrodes with Robust Adhesion for Epidermal Electrophysiological Monitoring

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04484G, Paper

Qiaoqiao Fang, Zhiliang Han, Mengyao Guan, Qingxin Ge, Tao Zhang, Huaping Wang, Shiyan Chen
With the rapid development of bio-flexible electronic devices, achieving long-term and comfortable health monitoring is of crucial importance. Currently, a key contradiction exists in epidermal electrodes based on adhesive hydrogels:...
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Synergistic design of a deep eutectic solvent-based conductive hydrogel enabled by Al3+ coordination and MXene integration for flexible sensing

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04485E, Paper

Peng Cao, Xin Deng, Yong Li, Haoxiang Liu
Synergistic Al³⁺ coordination and MXene integration enable a DES-based conductive hydrogel with enhanced mechanical strength, conductivity and sensing performance for flexible strain sensing.
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Two-dimensional Hexagonal Boron Nitride-Ferrofluid Hybrids Enable Efficient Magnetic Cooling

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00041J, Paper

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Nishant Tiwari, Alexey Kartsev, Saswata Goswami, Alexander Arkadyevich Safronov, Chandra Sekhar Tiwary, Varun Chaudhary
Overheating remains a critical limitation in high-performance electronic and computing systems, necessitating the development of efficient thermal management fluids. In this work, a magnetically responsive hybrid ferrofluid was developed by...
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A deep blue TADF dendron for efficient energy transfer in green and red iridium light emitting dendrimers

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00352D, Paper

Mile Gao, Akash Thamarappalli, Manikandan Koodalingam, Jos C. M. Kistemaker, Junhyuk Jang, Paul L. Burn, Emma V. Puttock, Paul E. Shaw
Phosphorescent dendrimers with thermally activated delayed fluorescence (TADF) dendrons were synthesised. OLEDs fabricated with the green and red emitters achieved EQEs of 15.8% and 13.9%, respectively.
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Synergistic Dual-Modification Strategy of π-Conjugated Cations and Tetrahedra: Rational Design of Ultraviolet High-Birefringence Monofluorophosphates

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00431H, Communication

Huan Zhou, Meng Cheng, Yuqi Qin, Congwei Xie, Junjie Li, Xueling Hou, Zhihua Yang
Modifying the birefringent active units to enhance anisotropy is crucial for improving birefringence in non-π-conjugated systems. Here, we proposed a synergistic dual-modification strategy that solves the shortcomings of single-component modifications...
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Enhanced thermoelectric performance of SnTe thin films by magnetron co-sputtering with optimized carrier concentration and microstructure

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00647G, Paper

Hong-Yue Du, Ye-Chong Zhang, Wei Li, Yong Lu, Jicai Zhang
Excessively high hole concentrations, stemming from intrinsic Sn vacancies, constitute a key bottleneck preventing SnTe thermoelectrics from achieving high performance. To overcome this limit, we introduce a Te-target co-sputtering strategy...
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Free-Standing Blatter Radical Polymer Thin Films: Precise Nanometer Thickness Tuning and Redox- Optical Properties

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00020G, Paper

Monika Yadav, Saurabh K Rajput, Anjali Prodhuku, Manas Kumar Pati, Mahesh Kumar Ravva, Victor Chechik, Suresh Mothika
Polymerization of air-stable Blatter radicals into processable/free-standing thin films while retaining their redox properties is crucial for applications in electrochemical devices such as redox flow batteries, metal-ion batteries or for...
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Manipulating the phase transitions and the appearance of a “black phase” in cyclically-compressed CH3NH3PbBr3 perovskite

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00657D, Paper

Natalia Vladimirovna Morozova, Igor V. Korobeinikov, Irina V. Zhevstovskikh, Taisiya Sergeevna Sukhikh, Maxim Nikolaevich Sarychev, Olga I. Semenova, Sergey Ovsyannikov
Lead halide hybrid perovskites have excellent optoelectronic properties and find applications in solar cells and other devices. Strongly different compressibilities of their inorganic and organic subsystems make them highly sensitive...
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Stoichiometry-Controlled Synthesis and Optoelectronic Performance of 2D InSe

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00151C, Paper

Dan Zheng, Haiwen Yu, Yi Liu, Kejing Liu, Zhengyi Sun, Jian Li, Baoqiang Zhang, Shuyu Chen, Ning Han, He Huang, Mukhametkarimov Yerzhan, Hai Wang, Qinghua Zhao, Tao Wang
Two-dimensional (2D) indium selenide (InSe) is a promising semiconductor for next-generation optoelectronics, but high quality nanoflakes with controllable stoichiometric ratio have not achieved, furthermore and the performance suffers from defective...
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Meso-N-linker engineering of benzo[cd]indole cyanines for mid-band (850–950 nm) near-infrared absorption and film implementation

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04192A, Paper

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Dong Jun Lee, Hyun Kyu Lee, Jun Ho Yoon, Hong Mo Kim, Woo Jin Choi, Suhyeon Kim, Wan Soo Kim, Yoo Sang Kim, Seong Hyun Jang, Tae Gyu Hwang, Jae Pil Kim
Meso-substituted cyanines with electron-donating and -withdrawing groups for tunable mid-wavelength absorption and 4-mixed NIR films.
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Deciphering multiple energy-transfer photoevents in a 2D-MOF composite: relevance to multicolor lighting

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04261E, Paper

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Samita Mishra, Jordi Torró-Abril, Urbano Díaz, Boiko Cohen, Abderrazzak Douhal
C153 loading on 2D-MOF Al-ITQ-HB controls its photodynamics. In binary C153/Nile Red composites, concentration-dependent dye interactions and energy transfer processes determine dual-emission performance.
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KTeOPO4 and NH4SnClSO4: two new KTiOPO4 derivatives as birefringent crystals featuring enhanced optical anisotropy

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00389C, Communication

Ruonan Zhang, Xuping Shi, Abudukadi Tudi, Wenbin Zhang, Zhihua Yang, Fangfang Zhang, Shilie Pan, Shujuan Han
Two novel KTiOPO₄ (KTP) derivative crystals, KTeOPO₄ and NH₄SnClSO₄, were successfully synthesized with birefringence values of 0.1713 and 0.1845@1064 nm, respectively, surpassing that of the parent KTP material.
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Enhancing buried interfacial toughness and performance in n–i–p perovskite solar cells via dipolar molecular interlayers

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00496B, Paper

Haocheng Huang, Qiang Lou, Hao Zhang, Xinxin Xu, Zhengjie Xu, Xuan Lu, Hang Zhou
Enhancing the performance and suppressing interfacial degradation of perovskite solar cells via dipolar 3,5-diaminobenzotrifluoride (CF3-mDA) molecular modification.
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A convenient tool for real-time detection of iron content in human food

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00484A, Paper

Ning Duan, Shaoxiang Yang, Hongyu Tian, Baoguo Sun
A fluorescent sensor was designed for direct application onto the surface of onions for real-time monitoring of iron content using a smartphone.
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Oligosaccharide toughened polyacrylamide hydrogels for high sensitivity strain sensors

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00109B, Paper

Juan Cai, Tianyu Wang, Chengqi Feng, Yuxin Zhu, Yan Lei, Jian Luo, Haining Na, Wei Li, Meina Huang, Jin Zhu
Oligosaccharide toughened polyacrylamide hydrogels are promising for wearable electronics and human–machine interfaces due to their stretchability, conductivity, and stimulus responsiveness.
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Unveiling the crystallization behavior of amorphous Te driven by pressure

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00250A, Paper

Chong Qiao, Chongze Wang, Chengyan Liu, Qundao Xu, Shaojie Yuan, Shengzhao Wang, Songyou Wang, Ming Xu, Xiangshui Miao
Amorphous Te crystallizes into a body-centered cubic (BCC) phase at a compression strain of 18%.
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A wearable and flexible sensor based on laser-induced graphene/Kevlar as a smart glove for table tennis gesture recognition and training

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04555J, Paper

Hui-Qing Li, Zhenhua Tang, Xiao-Hai Chen, Jing Ge, Feng-Ming Li, Yi-Xi Chen, Xin-Gui Tang, Yi-Chun Zhou
A smart wearable system based on laser-induced graphene/Kevlar fabrics enables wireless monitoring and machine-learning-assisted high-accuracy table tennis motion recognition.
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On Dy–M (M = Al, Ni, and Cu) diffusion sources for enhancing coercivity and corrosion resistance of Nd–Fe–B magnets

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04347F, Paper

Chaochao Zeng, Chunyun Jiang, Shiying Chen, Jiayi He, Hongya Yu, Zhongwu Liu
We carried out a systematic investigation on the magnetic properties, microstructure, and corrosion behavior of grain boundary diffused magnets using Dy_100−xAl_x, Dy_100−xNi_x, and Dy_100−xCu_x (x = 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, at%) alloys as diffusion sources.
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Molecular design and synthetic pathways for chiral/achiral TADF and HLCT emitters in the near-infrared region: recent progress and future perspectives

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04240B, Review Article

Diksha Thakur, Biswaranjan Sahu, Prathap Rangasamy, Pradyumna Sahoo, Mahesh Kumar Ravva, Sabita Patel, Sivakumar Vaidyanathan
Engineering molecular designs for organic near-infrared (NIR) emitters.
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Defect-tuned conduction in ultrathin MoTe2 field-effect transistors

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00385K, Paper

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Adolfo Mazzotti, Kimberly Intonti, Andrea Sessa, Loredana Viscardi, Ofelia Durante, Aniello Pelella, Stephen O'sullivan, Vilas Patil, Paul Hurley, Lida Ansari, Farzan Gity, Antonio Di Bartolomeo
In atomically thin electronics, interfaces and interfacial defects play a critical role in determining device performance. Herein, the interfaces with metal contacts, gate dielectric, and ambient environment are systematically investigated...
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Molten Salt–Assisted Screen Printing of Highly Textured Zn2SiO4 Films with Enhanced Deep UV Emission

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00560H, Paper

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Jallouli Necib, Eduard Feldbach, Ivo Romet, Vitali Nagirnyi, Irina Hussainova, Thomas Jüstel, Rocio E Rojas Hernandez
A novel and scalable approach for the fabrication of deep ultraviolet (UV) emitting materials is presented through the synthesis of highly textured zinc silicate films using screen printing assisted by...
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Silicon-PEDOT:PSS Hybrid Heterojunction Solar Cells: Potential, Recent Developments and Challenges

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00762G, Review Article

Jayant Jayant, Diksha Diksha, Riya Bansal, Urvashi Punia, P. Prathap, Sanjay Kumar Srivastava
The growing global demand for sustainable energy has established solar power as a critical renewable energy solution. In recent years, substantial research efforts have been dedicated to advancing solar power...
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Reply to the ‘Comment on “Electron-interfered field-effect transistors as a sensing platform for detecting a delicate surface chemical reaction”’ by M. Micjan and M. Weis, J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, 14, DOI: 10.1039/D5TC02689J

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04045K, Comment

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Giheon Choi, Kanghuck Lee, Seungtaek Oh, Jungyoon Seo, Eunyoung Park, Yeong Don Park, Jihoon Lee, Hwa Sung Lee
Electron-interfered field-effect transistors convert Au–thiol surface chemistry into reproducible threshold-voltage transients, separating persistent self-assembled monolayer formation from transient interfacial charge relaxation.
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Comment on “Electron-interfered field-effect transistors as a sensing platform for detecting a delicate surface chemical reaction” by G. Choi, K. Lee, S. Oh, J. Seo, E. Park, Y. D. Park, J. Lee and H. S. Lee, J. Mater. Chem. C, 2021, 9, 8179

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC02689J, Comment

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Michal Micjan, Martin Weis
This comment critiques electron-interfered field-effect transistors (EIFET), using organic charge-modulated (OCMFET) ones as the valid standard. EIFETs are flawed; charge creates gate currents, not shifts.
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Strain-durable and stretchable electrodes with low interfacial impedance using liquid metal/PEDOT:PSS fiber mat for multifunctional epidermal bioelectronics

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00120C, Paper

Fuqin Wu, Pengmin Liu, Junhan Li, Xiaotong Wang, Wenjing Guo, Duxia Cao, Songfang Zhao, Ruifang Guan, Yongju Gao, Yang Li, William Yu
Stretchable electronics afford unprecedented opportunities for continuous and real-time monitoring of electrophysiological signals and human motions. However, maintaining mechanical robustness, stable electrical performance and low interfacial impedance under dynamic environments...
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Lattice-distortion engineering of zero-dimensional metal halide single crystals for high-performance scintillators

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00670A, Paper

Xin Chen, Zehui Xiang, Jian Chen, Fansheng Meng, Yunzhong Zhu, Wei Wang
High-quality, large-sized Sr²⁺-doped Cs₃Cu₂I₅ single crystals achieve an energy resolution of 4.97% and a light yield of 49 300 photons/MeV by inducing lattice distortion to regulate the band structure and suppress non-radiative losses.
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A low-dimensional quantum spin system separated by charge-disproportionated nonmagnetic BEST layers in (BEST)3Zn(NCS)4

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC02492G, Paper

Hiroki Shiibashi, Takuya Kobayashi, Hiromi Taniguchi
We report the structural and physical properties of a novel low-dimensional organic antiferromagnet, (BEST)₃Zn(NCS)₄, where BEST denotes bis(ethylenediseleno)tetrathiafulvalene.
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Magnetic Flux Engineering with Metglas Concentrators for High-Performance Magneto-Mechano-Electric Energy Harvesting

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00471G, Paper

Deepak R. Patil, Donggeon Baek, Seung Yoon Ryu, Jungho Ryu
Magneto-mechano-electric (MME) generators have attracted increasing attention as efficient energy harvesters for converting ambient magnetic fields into electrical power for self-powered IoT sensor networks. However, their output performance remains limited...
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Multilayer Interfacial Engineering of Al–Ce Metallic Glass for Brittleness Mitigation and Reliable Motion Sensing

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04552E, Paper

Jae Sang Cho, Emad S. Goda, Keum Hwan Park, Woongsik Jang, Dong Hwan Wang
Metallic glasses (MGs), recognized for their high strength and broad elastic limits, are promising candidates for next generation flexible electronics. Nevertheless, their implementation in strain sensors is constrained by their...
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Advances in the design of bio-organic resistive switching memory

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00622A, Review Article

Muhammad Awais, Yi Sheng Wong, Feng Zhao, Kuan Yew Cheong
A design-oriented review of bio-organic resistive switching memory, which highlights how material selection, interfaces, additives, processing, and electrical testing strategies influence the switching mechanism, stability, and device performance.
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Disorder stabilisation of high pressure Mn2−xCoxScSbO6 double perovskites with complex magnetic properties

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00432F, Paper

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K. Ji, F. Denis Romero, C. Ritter, J. Paul Attfield, Y. Shimakawa
Surprisingly, Mn_2−xCo_xScSbO₆ (x = 0.5, 1 and 1.5) form double perovskites (DPv) at 6 GPa pressure whereas x = 0 and 2 end members adopt a different (NTO) structure, evidencing disorder (configurational entropy) stabilisation of the DPv phase.
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Enhanced deep-blue emission and quantum yield of Ca0.995YGaO4:0.5%Bi3+via lithium-based flux additives

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC03655K, Paper

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Abdelrhman Yousif, Andrey Turshatov, Dmitry Busko, Krishnan Rajagopalan, Elizabeth Coetsee-Hugo, Bryce S. Richards
Bi³⁺-doped CaYGaO₄ phosphors were synthesized via solid-state reaction. Compared to Li₂O, which suppressed PLQY to 55%, Li₂CO₃flux significantly optimizes the synthesis, enhancing blue PLQY from a pristine 58% to a superior 70%.
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Soft matter-enabled electrochemiluminescence: from interfacial kinetics to scenario-driven applications

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00300A, Review Article

Junfei Xing, Ze Hu, Ziyang Liu, Yingjie Wu, Quan Li
Deploying electrochemiluminescence (ECL) sensors beyond controlled laboratory settings remains a formidable challenge.
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Spectroscopic Investigation of Bandwidth Control Effects on the Mott-Hubbard State in Epitaxial RVO3 (R = La, Pr, Y) Thin Films

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04517G, Paper

Shivank Kalia, Varun Ranade, Keun Hwa Chae, Ram J. Choudhary, Rajesh Kumar, Ravi Kumar
We investigate the systematic evolution of the electronic structure in epitaxially strained RVO3 (R = La, Pr, Y) thin films grown on LaAlO3 substrates, focusing on how materials modification (R-site...
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Controlling platinum loading in PEMFC membrane electrodes by sputtering time: a systematic study from ultra-low to high loading for optimal performance

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04471E, Paper

Quan Wang, Chang Jiang, Yaru Li, Jianglong Cheng, Hongbin Wang
Magnetron sputtering technology holds significant application value in preparing low-platinum catalysts for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) due to its atomic-level deposition precision and controllable thin-film structure.
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High Sensitivity Organic Negative Temperature Coefficient Thermistors Based on Rylene Diimide Derivatives

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04445F, Paper

Meng Zhang, Yuanhang Bian, Meiling Zhang, Xujie Dong, Pengjun Zhao, Aimin Chang, Can Gao, Yi Liu, Chaoyan Ma, Bolong Zhang
The development of organic temperature sensors is critical for advancing next-generation technologies such as artificial skin, soft robotics, and wearable electronics. To date, improving the temperature sensitivity of flexible temperature...
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Reducing the cell-to-module performance gap of inorganic perovskite by anisotropically-structured hole transport materials

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00175K, Paper

Jin Wang, Xuran Wang, Peng Xu, Xiangnan Sun, Mingwei An, Wei ZHANG, Yang Wang, Xiaoming Zhao
All inorganic perovskites have emerged as attractive light-harvesting materials for perovskite solar cells due to their superior thermal and photostability. However, the significant performance gap between lab-scale cell and large-area...
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Advanced Co-Self-Assembled Monolayers for Stress Relief and Performance Optimization in Methylammonium-Free Perovskite Solar Cells

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04106F, Paper

Che-Chia Hsu, Sheng-Hsiung Yang
Self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) have been widely used to improve interfacial energy alignment and surface passivation for efficient inverted perovskite solar cells (PSCs) in recent years. However, conventional single SAMs still...
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Synergistic mesoporous silica confinement and PMMA encapsulation enabling highly stable CsPbX3 composite films for wide-color-gamut backlighting

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00733C, Paper

Yuxin Pan, Guangrui Shi, Zhen Bao, Qi Liu
Metal halide perovskite quantum dots (PQDs) have attracted considerable attention for wide-color-gamut display applications due to their high quantum yield and narrow-band emission characteristics. However, their poor stability has long...
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Sulfonyl-locking and steric hindrance engineering achieve efficient blue multi-resonance TADF emitters

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00266H, Communication

Min Wang, Jingwen Xu, Ziwei Chen, Hui Chen, Ruming Jiang, Ben Zhong Tang, Zujin Zhao
New blue MR-TADF emitters are developed by combining sulfonyl-locking and steric hindrance engineering on a carbonyl/nitrogen framework, exhibiting blue electroluminescence at 458–468 nm, narrow FWHMs of 25–30 nm, and EQE_maxs of 9.2–15.8%.
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Machine learning potential-assisted design for thermoelectric performance in anharmonic CsPbBr3 and CsPbI3

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00498A, Paper

Yuanyuan Chen, Shuo Cao, Yu Bao, Keke Song, Ping Qian, Yanjing Su
Machine learning potential-assisted design for thermoelectric performance in perovskites.
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Advanced engineering of an S-scheme BiCoO3/Co-g-C3N4 composite material supported on reduced graphene oxide for efficient photocatalytic activity

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04383B, Paper

Ritika Soni, P. E. Lokhande, Seepana Praveenkumar, Harish Mudila, Deepak Kumar
Photo-assisted catalysis, distinguished by its mild reaction conditions, robust efficacy, and sustainable nature, is envisioned as a transformative solution for future environmental protection.
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Magnetic and pseudocapacitive enhancement in Gd-substituted NiFe2O4

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04075B, Paper

Ananya Roy, Abrar Daiyan, Nabila Mahjabeen Riya, Anika Rahman Riya, Md. Fakhrul Islam, Aninda Nafis Ahmed, Takian Fakhrul
Gd-doped NiFe₂O₄ nanoparticles synthesized via sol–gel auto-combustion, where Gd substitution tunes structural, magnetic, and electrochemical properties.
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Tuning mesomorphic, spectral and nonlinear optical behavior in chalcogenophene triads: the role of oxygen, sulfur, and selenium

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00430J, Paper

Natan Rychłowicz, Jakub Karcz, Alina Szukalska, Rafał Wysokiński, Bouchta Sahraoui, Jarosław Myśliwiec, Przemysław Kula
Changing the chalcogen atom from O to S to Se tunes core geometry, mesophase formation, emission and NLO response in bichalcogenophene mesogens, offering design guidelines for multifunctional soft materials.
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Compact and functional co-self-assembled monolayers for efficient inverted wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00781C, Paper

Xinying Ruan, Jiahao Zhang, Xiaolong Liu, Wenli Shang, Yuechen Li, Xiaojun Li, Ye Zou, Ming-Hua Li, Chunru Wang, Fuwen Zhao
A cyanation-functionalized self-assembled monolayer material, CN-4PACz, was developed to construct a compact and functional co-assembled monolayer material as the hole transport layer for efficient wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells.
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Low dark current and type-II band alignment in a double perovskite single crystal Cs2AgBiBr6/Cs3Bi2I9 nanocrystal heterojunction enables high-performance photodetection

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00044D, Paper

Ravinder Chahal, Koushik Ghosh, Shipra Aswal, Joydip Ghosh, P. K. Giri
We report a lead-free perovskite heterojunction photodetector using Cs₂AgBiBr₆ single crystal and Cs₃Bi₂I₉ nanocrystals, showing improved charge separation and reduced dark current due to built-in electric field at the interface.
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Recent progress in alternative metals for advanced interconnects

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00317F, Review Article

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Ju Young Sung, Chae Hyun Lee, Yebin Lim, In Su Oh, Sang Hyeok Lee, Kyeong Hyeon Choi, Sang Woon Lee
Alternative interconnect materials with short electron mean free paths can mitigate the resistivity size effect beyond Cu. Single-element, binary, ternary, and topological candidates are discussed with key integration challenges.
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A bifunctional porous organic polymer for NIR-selective electrochromism and bright-to-quenched electrofluorochromic smart windows

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04501K, Paper

Bhushan Kishor Nandre, Sayan Halder, Chanchal Chakraborty
A donor–acceptor low-bandgap covalent porous polymeric framework (TPA–TZTZ) exhibits NIR-selective electrochromism and bright-to-quenched electrofluorochromism via redox-induced polaron/bipolaron formation for smart optoelectronic applications.
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A field-deployable multimodal device integrated with paper strips and LIG platforms for rapid optical and electrochemical detection of organophosphate nerve-agent simulants

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04128G, Paper

Rikitha S Fernandes, Ritesh Kumar Singh, Sanket Goel, Nilanjan Dey
Selective detection and detoxification of DCP via hydrogen-bond-driven aggregation using a probe-functionalized laser-induced graphene platform for portable sensing.
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Rational design and scalable fabrication of flexible 3D copper-based composite electrodes for enhanced non-enzymatic glucose detection

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00076B, Paper

Yaqiang Ji, Yongjun Huang, Jingsheng Hong, Weibin Yin, Junrui Xiang, Junfeng Huang, Xianzhu Fu
A scalable and rational manufacturing strategy to fabricate a 3D hierarchical Cu/Cu(OH)₂ electrode for highly sensitive and selective glucose detection.
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Conformationally Locked BODIPY Donor–Acceptor Dyads: Charge Separation and Recombination across a [2.2.2]Bicyclooctane Spacer

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00131A, Paper

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Metodej Dvoracek, yanran wu, Greta Sambucari, Craig Newman, Brendan Twamley, Mathias O. Senge, Jianzhang Zhao, Mariangela Di Donato, Mikhail A. Filatov
Controlling the excited-state dynamics of charge-separated (CS) states in donor-acceptor (D-A) systems is challenging due to geometry changes from intramolecular rotations and vibrations. A key question is how molecular geometry...
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Recent progress in doping of CuSCN for electronic and photonic applications

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00625F, Highlight

Chitsanucha Chattakoonpaisarn, Pichaya Pattanasattayavong
Copper(I) thiocyanate (CuSCN) has emerged from a hole conductor in all-solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) to become one of the standard p-type inorganic semiconductors or hole-transporting materials in an ever-expanding...
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Structure–property relationships in organic framework materials: the role of linkage modes and building units

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00360E, Review Article

Hong-Qiang Dong, Yuan Gong, Ling-Hong Zhang, Hai-Xiong Shi, Tai-Bao Wei
Common types of organic framework materials and their applications in conductivity, catalysis, adsorption, separation, and biomedicine.
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Ionically conductive hydrogels constructed with the participation of aliphatic polycarbonates for multi-scenario flexible electronics and bioelectrical signal sensing

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00199H, Paper

Siyu Han, Tao Wang, Yuzhu Dong, Xiaoxu Xu, Jia Li, Bai Wang, Jianshe Hu
A dual physically crosslinked hydrogel exhibits good comprehensive performance, achieves multi-scenario applications including bioelectrical sensing, writing recognition, and robotic control.
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Optimized thermoelectric properties of p-type PbTe0.88Ag0.12 through metallic transition and investigation of its time- and temperature-dependent oxidation process

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00032K, Paper

Jan Sher Khan, Junaid Ahmed Khan, Rizwan Akram, Muhammad Raza Hussain, Haozhi Li, Tiantang Yu
Silver doping in PbTe_0.88Ag_0.12 improves stability, reducing oxidation compared to pure PbTe, while maintaining high thermoelectric performance.
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Flexible RRAM utilizing CdSe Quantum dot-P4VP Composites and Graphene Layer

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC03937A, Paper

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Boram Kim, Jaeyoon Moon, Seonjeong Lee, Sookyeong Kim, Hyungjun Choi, Dong-Wook Park, Dahin Kim, Yoon Kim
We developed a flexible RRAM for neuromorphic systems using a CdSe Quantum Dot-P4VP(Poly-4-vinylpyridine) composite with a graphene interfacial layer for superior reliability and flexibility. Exhibiting linear synaptic updates, the device...
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Sustainable upcycling of waste low-density polyethylene droppers into active materials for lithium-ion hybrid capacitors

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04538J, Paper

Kiran Kumar Garlapati, Indranil Bhattacharya, Samikshya Sahoo, Bharat B. Panigrahi, Surendra K. Martha
This work tackles the growing plastic waste in landfills and the rising demand for sustainable energy storage by upcycling LDPE waste into affordable, high-performance electrode materials for Li-ion capacitors.
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Exploring pressure-induced phase transitions in imidazolium lead bromide hybrids

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04119H, Paper

Szymon Smółka, Szymon Sobczak, Kinga Roszak, Yuri da Silva Borges, Andrzej Katrusiak, Waldeci Paraguassu, Maciej Ptak
Pressure-driven structural and phonon responses of IM_iPbBr_i+2 (i = 1–3) were studied by high-pressure XRD/Raman and temperature-dependent IR/Raman.
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Enhancing the proton conduction in α-zirconium phosphate nanoplates by amine intercalation

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5TC04452A, Paper

Zhiwei Wang, Zihao Song, Wenqi Jiang, Jin Zhu, Xianfei Luo, Yuchen Li, Wenbin Zhu, Gan Jin, Huayu Tang, Xing Gao, Xueli Liu
This work demonstrates that intercalating an optimal amount of amine into α-ZrP nanoplates is an efficient strategy for modulating their proton-conduction characteristics, consequently extending their range of potential applications.
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Dual-parameter sensing-visualization integration in a single electrochromic device for visual display

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00168H, Paper

Xiaoran Liu, Jing Miao, Jiguang Chen, Mingshuo Zhen, Yingping Hong, Lei Liu, Jijun Xiong, Chen Li
A dual-cathode Zn²⁺ electrochromic device with NbWO_x/PANI and water-in-salt electrolyte realizes voltage-modulated 2D color control, achieving high optical modulation for intuitive dual-parameter environmental monitoring.
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Unlocking high absorption efficiency of Cr3+ ions in magnesium titanates with intrinsically high octahedron distortion

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00387G, Paper

Shijie Yu, Longfei Li, Jie Zhang, Yixin Sun, Leqi Yao, Chao Liang, Jinhua He, Jianqing Jiang, Qiyue Shao
The high intrinsic octahedral distortion of the MgTiO₃ host enables ultrahigh absorption efficiency even at low Cr³⁺ doping concentrations. In³⁺ substitution improves internal quantum efficiency and thermal stability in MgTiO₃:Cr³⁺.
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Unraveling the transient state of bond-cleavage-induced intramolecular charge transfer in organoboron compounds

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00446F, Paper

Jihao Jin, Guohua Zhu, Peng Lian, Haiyan Luo, Rui Hu, Guoqiang Yang, Jing Li, Tianjun Yu, Jinping Chen, Yi Li, Yi Zeng
Transient spectroscopy of a B←O bond-cleavage-induced intramolecular charge-transfer molecule reveals the dissociation activation energy and the process of the concerted bond cleavage/charge transfer.
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High-performance self-healing epoxy resin film based on the synergistic effect of photothermal conversion and dynamic bonds

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00130K, Paper

Yue Ma, Bingrui Shi, Yuqiao Zhou, Ziang Wei, Lizhong Zhang, Hongxia Yan
Through the synergistic effect of dynamic diselenide bonds and MXene, the film-forming property and mechanical property of epoxy resin were improved, while endowing it with photothermal conversion capability and outstanding self-healing performance.
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A composition-dependent structural and gradually tunable bandgap of GeS1−xSex alloys synthesized via chemical vapor transport

J. Mater. Chem. C, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6TC00046K, Paper

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Der-Yuh Lin, Feng-Hsing Chou, Shang-Wei Chen, Sin-Wei Huang, Yu-Tai Shih, Shih-Yu Huang
Composition-dependent strain evolution in CVT-grown GeS_1−xSe_x alloys generates strain-disordered crystalline structures with abundant interfacial regions.
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