Pub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2025-12-05DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.11.037
Hailong Yin , Jianlei Cui , Tong Ma , Xuesong Mei , Yang Ju
Low-dimensional nanomaterials (LDNs) exhibit unique electrical properties at the nanoscale, making accurate electrical measurement crucial for advancements in materials science, condensed matter physics, electronic devices, chemistry, and biology. However, traditional electrical measurement techniques are limited by the measurement accuracy, which is difficult to adapt to the measurement needs of LDNs. In recent years, the widespread application of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) has promoted the development of highly sensitive, nanometer-precise electrical measurement tools, which have become essential for characterizing these materials. To this end, this review focuses on the electrical property measurement of LDNs. It begins by reviewing common electrical parameters of LDNs, followed by an in-depth introduction to seven typical SPM-based electrical measurement modes, including their basic principles, system components, and future trends. Then, the electrical measurement principles and specific applications of these methods in zero-dimensional (nanoparticles and quantum dots), one-dimensional (nanowires and nanoribbons), and two-dimensional (layers and thin films) nanomaterials are reviewed. Finally, an outlook on the development of SPM electrical measurement modes and their application to LDNs is presented.
{"title":"Scanning probe microscopy electrical measurement technique and its application in low-dimensional materials: A review","authors":"Hailong Yin , Jianlei Cui , Tong Ma , Xuesong Mei , Yang Ju","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.11.037","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.11.037","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Low-dimensional nanomaterials (LDNs) exhibit unique electrical properties at the nanoscale, making accurate electrical measurement crucial for advancements in materials science, condensed matter physics, electronic devices, chemistry, and biology. However, traditional electrical measurement techniques are limited by the measurement accuracy, which is difficult to adapt to the measurement needs of LDNs. In recent years, the widespread application of scanning probe microscopy (SPM) has promoted the development of highly sensitive, nanometer-precise electrical measurement tools, which have become essential for characterizing these materials. To this end, this review focuses on the electrical property measurement of LDNs. It begins by reviewing common electrical parameters of LDNs, followed by an in-depth introduction to seven typical SPM-based electrical measurement modes, including their basic principles, system components, and future trends. Then, the electrical measurement principles and specific applications of these methods in zero-dimensional (nanoparticles and quantum dots), one-dimensional (nanowires and nanoribbons), and two-dimensional (layers and thin films) nanomaterials are reviewed. Finally, an outlook on the development of SPM electrical measurement modes and their application to LDNs is presented.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"92 ","pages":"Pages 670-710"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146015627","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2025-11-21DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.11.022
Seongbo Lee , Jayaraman Theerthagiri , Shih-Huang Pan , Jyh-Chiang Jiang , Myong Yong Choi
High-entropy perovskite oxides (HEPOs), incorporating five or more principal cations at the A- and/or B-sites of the ABO3 structure, synergistically combine the configurational entropy and compositional tunability of high-entropy oxides with the structural versatility of perovskites, enabling enhanced atomic-level control over cation distribution, defect chemistry, and multifunctional properties. However, the controlled synthesis of structurally stable HEPOs remains challenging. Herein, we report for the first time a rapid and innovative approach using continuous-wave CO2 laser irradiation to stabilize high-entropy La(FeCoMnNi)O3 perovskites via B-site cation engineering with LaFeO3. The CO2 laser, emitting 10.6-μm infrared radiation, is strongly absorbed by a metal–citrate 3D polymeric gel precursor, enabling localized heating and complete HEPO phase formation within 10 min while minimizing thermal diffusion and energy consumption. La(FeCoMnNi)O3 demonstrates outstanding electrochemical nitrate reduction (eNO3RR) performance for high-value ammonia (NH3) production, attaining an NH3 yield rate of 20.29 mg h−1 cm−2 at −0.7 V vs. RHE, with excellent cycling stability. Experimental and theoretical analyses reveal that B-site engineering induces B–O–B bond angle distortion, octahedral tilting, and d-band modulation within the perovskite lattice, enhancing electrical conductivity and NO3− activation. Practical NH3 production via eNO3RR was validated via Ar stripping‒acid trapping methods, and La(FeCoMnNi)O3 was further employed as a cathode in a Zn–NO3− battery, demonstrating its multifunctionality. This study establishes CO2 laser processing as a promising strategy for the rational design of high-entropy perovskite catalysts through precise cation tuning, which is expected to advance environmental and energy applications.
{"title":"Infrared-driven high-entropy perovskites for efficient nitrate-to-ammonia conversion via B-site engineering","authors":"Seongbo Lee , Jayaraman Theerthagiri , Shih-Huang Pan , Jyh-Chiang Jiang , Myong Yong Choi","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.11.022","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.11.022","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>High-entropy perovskite oxides (HEPOs), incorporating five or more principal cations at the A- and/or B-sites of the ABO<sub>3</sub> structure, synergistically combine the configurational entropy and compositional tunability of high-entropy oxides with the structural versatility of perovskites, enabling enhanced atomic-level control over cation distribution, defect chemistry, and multifunctional properties. However, the controlled synthesis of structurally stable HEPOs remains challenging. Herein, we report for the first time a rapid and innovative approach using continuous-wave CO<sub>2</sub> laser irradiation to stabilize high-entropy La(FeCoMnNi)O<sub>3</sub> perovskites via B-site cation engineering with LaFeO<sub>3</sub>. The CO<sub>2</sub> laser, emitting 10.6-μm infrared radiation, is strongly absorbed by a metal–citrate 3D polymeric gel precursor, enabling localized heating and complete HEPO phase formation within 10 min while minimizing thermal diffusion and energy consumption. La(FeCoMnNi)O<sub>3</sub> demonstrates outstanding electrochemical nitrate reduction (eNO<sub>3</sub>RR) performance for high-value ammonia (NH<sub>3</sub>) production, attaining an NH<sub>3</sub> yield rate of 20.29 mg h<sup>−1</sup> cm<sup>−2</sup> at −0.7 V vs. RHE, with excellent cycling stability. Experimental and theoretical analyses reveal that B-site engineering induces B–O–B bond angle distortion, octahedral tilting, and <em>d</em>-band modulation within the perovskite lattice, enhancing electrical conductivity and NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> activation. Practical NH<sub>3</sub> production via eNO<sub>3</sub>RR was validated via Ar stripping‒acid trapping methods, and La(FeCoMnNi)O<sub>3</sub> was further employed as a cathode in a Zn–NO<sub>3</sub><sup>−</sup> battery, demonstrating its multifunctionality. This study establishes CO<sub>2</sub> laser processing as a promising strategy for the rational design of high-entropy perovskite catalysts through precise cation tuning, which is expected to advance environmental and energy applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"92 ","pages":"Pages 44-60"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146015750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2025-12-25DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.12.021
Zhiyu Ren , Sihan Li , Aoming Cao , Sijia Niu , Xiaoming Liu , Wangzhong Mu , Qiang Wang
Multi-spectral stealth materials have become a strategic priority in national defense. Infrared-visible stealth, a critical component of this technology, demands materials with opposing spectral properties in adjacent bands—high visible absorption coupled with low infrared emission. However, the inherent inverse correlation between infrared emissivity and visible reflectivity complicates the independent optimization of these properties through material composition and structural design. This study proposes a novel optical valve plasmonic stealth (OV-PS) metamaterial to achieve infrared/visible stealth. Compared to open-pore structures, the integration of optical valves on the pore structure functions as wavelength-selective switches, modulating light absorption based on specific spectral bands. By adjusting the spacing and dimensions of the optical valve units, the OV-PS metamaterial can achieve independent regulation of infrared emissivity while maintaining low visible reflectance. The OV-PS metamaterial demonstrates a visible reflectivity of 9.95% and an emissivity of 0.08, effectively addressing the performance limitations of traditional infrared–visible stealth materials. Furthermore, optical valves fabricated through deposition technology enable the co-design of functional and structural units, thereby facilitating multi-functional integration and multi-spectral regulation. This breakthrough holds significant potential for applications in defense, energy, and photonic systems.
{"title":"Optical valve plasmonic metamaterial for infrared–visible compatible stealth and selective absorption","authors":"Zhiyu Ren , Sihan Li , Aoming Cao , Sijia Niu , Xiaoming Liu , Wangzhong Mu , Qiang Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.12.021","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.12.021","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Multi-spectral stealth materials have become a strategic priority in national defense. Infrared-visible stealth, a critical component of this technology, demands materials with opposing spectral properties in adjacent bands—high visible absorption coupled with low infrared emission. However, the inherent inverse correlation between infrared emissivity and visible reflectivity complicates the independent optimization of these properties through material composition and structural design. This study proposes a novel optical valve plasmonic stealth (OV-PS) metamaterial to achieve infrared/visible stealth. Compared to open-pore structures, the integration of optical valves on the pore structure functions as wavelength-selective switches, modulating light absorption based on specific spectral bands. By adjusting the spacing and dimensions of the optical valve units, the OV-PS metamaterial can achieve independent regulation of infrared emissivity while maintaining low visible reflectance. The OV-PS metamaterial demonstrates a visible reflectivity of 9.95% and an emissivity of 0.08, effectively addressing the performance limitations of traditional infrared–visible stealth materials. Furthermore, optical valves fabricated through deposition technology enable the co-design of functional and structural units, thereby facilitating multi-functional integration and multi-spectral regulation. This breakthrough holds significant potential for applications in defense, energy, and photonic systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"92 ","pages":"Pages 377-386"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146016576","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2025-12-22DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.11.040
Makoto Sakurai
Thermodynamics in nanoscale materials through thermalization process requires a modification as compared to macroscopic thermodynamics. Here, the size-dependent magnetic and thermodynamic properties of nanoscale materials are studied by exploiting the size tunability of on-surface synthesized amino-ferrocene nanoclusters. According to the Mössbauer spectra and the magnetic susceptibility curves of the weakly interacting molecular spins in the nanoclusters, the phase transition temperature from paramagnetic to liquid-like behavior is size-dependent. Stochastic simulations reveal significant differences in the dipole energy and energy fluctuations between the surface and the inner sites of the nanocluster model. These site-dependent features explain the observed size-dependent transition and the mechanism behind liquid-like behavior. These results demonstrate the validity of using this approach to analyze the magnetic and thermodynamic properties of nanoscale materials.
{"title":"Nanoscale thermodynamic approach to size-dependent phase transition from paramagnetic to liquid-like behavior in nanoscale magnetic clusters","authors":"Makoto Sakurai","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.11.040","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.11.040","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Thermodynamics in nanoscale materials through thermalization process requires a modification as compared to macroscopic thermodynamics. Here, the size-dependent magnetic and thermodynamic properties of nanoscale materials are studied by exploiting the size tunability of on-surface synthesized amino-ferrocene nanoclusters. According to the Mössbauer spectra and the magnetic susceptibility curves of the weakly interacting molecular spins in the nanoclusters, the phase transition temperature from paramagnetic to liquid-like behavior is size-dependent. Stochastic simulations reveal significant differences in the dipole energy and energy fluctuations between the surface and the inner sites of the nanocluster model. These site-dependent features explain the observed size-dependent transition and the mechanism behind liquid-like behavior. These results demonstrate the validity of using this approach to analyze the magnetic and thermodynamic properties of nanoscale materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"92 ","pages":"Pages 184-190"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146016589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nano/microcarriers, characterized by small sizes, high specific surface areas, and tunable surface properties, enable precise control of aroma delivery in biomedical, cosmetic, food, and agricultural applications. Although numerous studies have investigated the controlled release of encapsulated aroma compounds, a comprehensive review of these carrier systems remains lacking. This review systematically examines various nano/microcarriers designed for different release functions and provides valuable insights into the selection of encapsulation materials. Moreover, aroma release mechanisms, including diffusion, rupture, swelling, dissolution, melting, degradation, and conformational changes, are analyzed to establish structure–function relationships between carrier properties and release performance. Additionally, mathematical models describing aroma release kinetics are summarized to elucidate the underlying release mechanisms. This review integrates carrier design, release mechanisms, and modeling approaches to optimize on-demand aroma release and support the development of next-generation nano/micro-delivery systems. The findings provide a robust framework for achieving precise control over aroma compound release.
{"title":"Controlled-release aroma nano/microcarriers: design strategies, release mechanisms, and kinetic models","authors":"Xingran Kou, Fangyuan Liu, Jiajia Ma, Qinfei Ke, Yunchong Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.12.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.12.015","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nano/microcarriers, characterized by small sizes, high specific surface areas, and tunable surface properties, enable precise control of aroma delivery in biomedical, cosmetic, food, and agricultural applications. Although numerous studies have investigated the controlled release of encapsulated aroma compounds, a comprehensive review of these carrier systems remains lacking. This review systematically examines various nano/microcarriers designed for different release functions and provides valuable insights into the selection of encapsulation materials. Moreover, aroma release mechanisms, including diffusion, rupture, swelling, dissolution, melting, degradation, and conformational changes, are analyzed to establish structure–function relationships between carrier properties and release performance. Additionally, mathematical models describing aroma release kinetics are summarized to elucidate the underlying release mechanisms. This review integrates carrier design, release mechanisms, and modeling approaches to optimize on-demand aroma release and support the development of next-generation nano/micro-delivery systems. The findings provide a robust framework for achieving precise control over aroma compound release.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"92 ","pages":"Pages 765-779"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146015641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2026-01-07DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.12.032
Sikandar Aftab , Xin Li , Fahmid Kabir , Maria Mukhtari , Iftikhar Hussain , Muhammad Jehanzaib Aslam , H.H. Hegazy , Manesh A. Yewale , Altaf Hussain Rajpar , Erdi Akman
Perovskite thin film (PTF) technology is a rapidly developing field that has made significant strides, leading to breakthroughs in many applications. In this way, PTFs are widely acknowledged for their remarkable optoelectronic characteristics, which have been instrumental in advancing perovskite solar cells (PSCs), photodetectors (PDs), light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and memory devices. This review first comprehensively introduces PTFs production from lab-scale to large-scale, then addresses the challenges of PTFs and discusses ways to overcome these challenges. Moreover, this review combines significant discoveries from current studies to clarify perovskite-based solar cells’ improved scalability, stability, and efficiency. Additionally, the use of PTFs in developing technologies-such as memory devices, LEDs, and PDs-is discussed, highlighting their role in improving the functionality and performance of these devices. Furthermore, it explains the investigation of PTFs in specific applications, such as x-ray detection, imaging sensing, and polarized detection, highlighting their potential to push the limits of detection technologies. Finally, we discuss the challenges in implementing PTFs for optoelectronic device systems uses and provide our opinions on potential future projects and lines of inquiry.
{"title":"Recent advancements in perovskite thin film technology: From solar cells to optoelectronic devices","authors":"Sikandar Aftab , Xin Li , Fahmid Kabir , Maria Mukhtari , Iftikhar Hussain , Muhammad Jehanzaib Aslam , H.H. Hegazy , Manesh A. Yewale , Altaf Hussain Rajpar , Erdi Akman","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.12.032","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.12.032","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Perovskite thin film (PTF) technology is a rapidly developing field that has made significant strides, leading to breakthroughs in many applications. In this way, PTFs are widely acknowledged for their remarkable optoelectronic characteristics, which have been instrumental in advancing perovskite solar cells (PSCs), photodetectors (PDs), light-emitting diodes (LEDs), and memory devices. This review first comprehensively introduces PTFs production from lab-scale to large-scale, then addresses the challenges of PTFs and discusses ways to overcome these challenges. Moreover, this review combines significant discoveries from current studies to clarify perovskite-based solar cells’ improved scalability, stability, and efficiency. Additionally, the use of PTFs in developing technologies-such as memory devices, LEDs, and PDs-is discussed, highlighting their role in improving the functionality and performance of these devices. Furthermore, it explains the investigation of PTFs in specific applications, such as x-ray detection, imaging sensing, and polarized detection, highlighting their potential to push the limits of detection technologies. Finally, we discuss the challenges in implementing PTFs for optoelectronic device systems uses and provide our opinions on potential future projects and lines of inquiry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"92 ","pages":"Pages 952-995"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146015702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2026-01-08DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.12.020
Ruiqi Wu , Fuxiang Ma , Bowen Guan , Yazhou Chen , Desi Chen , Jiajun Dong , Yuanfei Jiang , Mingxing Jin , Qingyi Li
The electron–phonon interaction is fundamental to many-particle physics, governing key processes in emergent phenomena like superconductivity, thermoelectrics, optoelectronics, and spintronics. As a fundamental thermodynamic variable, pressure offers a unique platform to explore these phenomena and optimize material properties by modulating electron–phonon coupling. To obtain a thorough understanding of the underlying mechanisms, a reliable experimental method to quantify the strength of electron–phonon interaction under pressure is urgently needed. Here, we demonstrate a feasible approach to measuring the second moment of the Eliashberg spectral function and the nominal electron–phonon coupling constant in solids under hydrostatic pressure using femtosecond pump–probe spectroscopy. Experiments with bismuth sulfide revealed pressure-enhanced electron–phonon interaction, with and increasing from to meV and from to , respectively, as pressure increased from 0.11 to 9.01 GPa. This strategy provides a versatile framework for investigating electron–phonon interaction in other materials, offering new insights into underlying mechanisms and guiding the synthesis of novel materials under extreme conditions.
{"title":"Measurement of electron–phonon coupling constant under hydrostatic pressure","authors":"Ruiqi Wu , Fuxiang Ma , Bowen Guan , Yazhou Chen , Desi Chen , Jiajun Dong , Yuanfei Jiang , Mingxing Jin , Qingyi Li","doi":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.12.020","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mattod.2025.12.020","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The electron–phonon interaction is fundamental to many-particle physics, governing key processes in emergent phenomena like superconductivity, thermoelectrics, optoelectronics, and spintronics. As a fundamental thermodynamic variable, pressure offers a unique platform to explore these phenomena and optimize material properties by modulating electron–phonon coupling. To obtain a thorough understanding of the underlying mechanisms, a reliable experimental method to quantify the strength of electron–phonon interaction under pressure is urgently needed. Here, we demonstrate a feasible approach to measuring the second moment of the Eliashberg spectral function <span><math><mrow><mi>λ</mi><mfenced><mrow><msup><mrow><mi>ω</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></mrow></mfenced></mrow></math></span> and the nominal electron–phonon coupling constant <span><math><msub><mrow><mi>λ</mi></mrow><mrow><msub><mrow><mi>A</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>1</mn><mi>g</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></msub></math></span> in solids under hydrostatic pressure using femtosecond pump–probe spectroscopy. Experiments with bismuth sulfide revealed pressure-enhanced electron–phonon interaction, with <span><math><mrow><mi>λ</mi><mfenced><mrow><msup><mrow><mi>ω</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></mrow></mfenced></mrow></math></span> and <span><math><msub><mrow><mi>λ</mi></mrow><mrow><msub><mrow><mi>A</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>1</mn><mi>g</mi></mrow></msub></mrow></msub></math></span> increasing from <span><math><mrow><mn>72</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>17</mn><mo>±</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>17</mn></mrow></math></span> to <span><math><mrow><mn>83</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>12</mn><mo>±</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>22</mn></mrow></math></span> meV<span><math><msup><mrow></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msup></math></span> and from <span><math><mrow><mn>1</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>55</mn><mo>±</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>0056</mn></mrow></math></span> to <span><math><mrow><mn>1</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>88</mn><mo>±</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>0063</mn></mrow></math></span>, respectively, as pressure increased from 0.11 to 9.01 GPa. This strategy provides a versatile framework for investigating electron–phonon interaction in other materials, offering new insights into underlying mechanisms and guiding the synthesis of novel materials under extreme conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":387,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today","volume":"92 ","pages":"Pages 370-376"},"PeriodicalIF":22.0,"publicationDate":"2026-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146016575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2025-12-18DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.12.008
Do-Heon Kim , Ji Young Park , Yunjeong Lee , Hyeokgyun Moon , Jinkee Lee , Hye Sung Park , Seok Won Hong , Jeong Min Baik
The remediation of nanoplastic particles (NPPs) from aqueous environments remains a significant challenge, given their small dimensions, limited adsorption affinity, and high mobility. In this work, we report a reusable electrokinetic filtration platform that enables high-flux sequestration of NPPs along with self-sustained operation. The system employs magnesium oxide-coated porous nickel foam, achieving >99 % filtration efficiency (FE) for 50 nm polystyrene particles under a low-voltage (10 V) electric field, with a flux of 39.5 mL·cm−2·min−1. A theoretical framework was developed to describe the electrokinetic transport and surface adsorption, which demonstrated strong agreement with experimental observations. The model was further validated using cationic poly(vinyl alcohol)/poly(ethylene imine)–carbon dots, whose protonated amine groups exhibited a FE of 97.7 %. The platform enables regeneration by field reversal, consistently maintaining >93 % FE over 20 cycles. Integration with a triboelectric nanogenerator allows for off-grid operation while preserving >96 % FE. The system demonstrates stable performance in both tap and river water, reducing total dissolved and suspended solids to levels below WHO drinking water guidelines. This work offers an energy-independent, scalable solution for the remediation of NPPs in complex, real-world water matrices.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2025-12-12DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.11.036
Muhammad H. Nawaz , Anuj Kumar , Feng-Chuan Chuang , Vinoth Kumar Ponnusamy , Phuong V. Pham
The review provides a comprehensive overview of the transition from batch to continuous-flow synthesis of metal nanowires, covering a wide variety of materials, including silver, cobalt, copper, gold, nickel, palladium, platinum, aluminum, bismuth, scandium, titanium, zirconium, vanadium, niobium, molybdenum, tungsten, rhenium, iron, ruthenium, rhodium, iridium, zinc, cadmium, and gallium, and heterostructure nanowires. Their scalability and flexibility have attracted significant interest in large-scale production. Over the past few decades, flow chemistry has proven highly effective for producing nanomaterials, enabling scalable, high-throughput, and reproducible manufacturing. Continuous flow synthesis enhances the quality of NWs for applications in solar cells, sensors, batteries, electrocatalytic reactions, electrochromic window, heaters and optomechanical detection by significantly reducing agglomeration problems in large-scale production. It prevents oxidation and adds stability but requires precise control over the reducing conditions and metal ion concentration to ensure large-scale effectiveness. The various formulations of metal nanowire ink used in this research are critically analyzed to identify performance at reduced metal content. The engineering requirements necessary for designing continuous-flow reactors are presented in the context of challenges associated with large-scale synthesis and related process issues. Concurrently, the biomedical potential of MNWs is explored, with a focus on their use in biosensing, targeted drug delivery, and tissue engineering.
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Pub Date : 2026-01-01Epub Date: 2025-11-25DOI: 10.1016/j.mattod.2025.11.026
Peng Huang, Xinchun Chen, Wenli Deng, Jianbin Luo
Recent advances in the field of tribology have increasingly focused on superlubricity tribolayers due to their exceptional properties. Despite burgeoning interest, a comprehensive synthesis of research in this area remains elusive. This article aims to bridge this gap by providing a detailed overview of the latest findings on superlubricity tribolayers, with a particular emphasis on their mechanisms across carbon-based, layered-material-based, and polymer-based systems. Initially, we explore the essential characteristics, classifications, and formation processes of tribolayers within the context of superlubricity, summarizing the factors that influence their development. We proceed to assess advancements in carbon-based materials, including diamond-like carbon, graphite-like, polymer-like, and nanostructured tribolayers. The role of layered-material additives such as graphene-related materials, two-dimensional transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN), and MXene in the formation of superlubricity tribolayers is also examined. Furthermore, the evolution of polymer-based superlubricity tribolayers is analyzed. We conclude by delineating future research trajectories in superlubricity tribolayers, underscoring potential applications and the integration challenges in engineering practices. This review illuminates the scientific principles and technical approaches essential for achieving ultra-low friction in each type of superlubricity tribolayer. Additionally, we present current challenges and propose future directions to foster the practical application and development of superlubricity tribolayers.
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