Pub Date : 2025-09-06DOI: 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101575
Yifan Wang , Ibrahim Mwamburi Mwakitawa , Hao Yang , Mingyu Song , Qian Huang , Xinzhe Li , Pengchi Zhang , Wei Fang , Lijun Hu , Yongli Zhou , Chen Li , Jianyong Ouyang , Kuan Sun
Ionic thermoelectrics (i-TEs) are emerging as a promising, sustainable technology for low-grade heat recovery, notable for their absence of moving mechanical parts. In recent years, significant advancements in i-TE materials and devices have been propelled by their advantages in thermal power generation, compatibility with room-temperature operation, and potential for integration into flexible, wearable devices. However, challenges remain to be addressed for practical future applications, primarily due to insufficient evaluations of innovative operational modes and materials. This review aims to bridge this gap by summarizing key existing theories and providing an in-depth analysis of ion migration mechanisms within i-TE capacitors. We also highlight significant contributions from leading studies, focusing on material selection, operational modes, performance characteristics, and pivotal discoveries. Ultimately, this review seeks to identify transformative approaches in i-TEs to foster innovative designs for practical applications.
{"title":"Advancing ionic thermoelectric materials for heat recovery","authors":"Yifan Wang , Ibrahim Mwamburi Mwakitawa , Hao Yang , Mingyu Song , Qian Huang , Xinzhe Li , Pengchi Zhang , Wei Fang , Lijun Hu , Yongli Zhou , Chen Li , Jianyong Ouyang , Kuan Sun","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101575","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101575","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ionic thermoelectrics (i-TEs) are emerging as a promising, sustainable technology for low-grade heat recovery, notable for their absence of moving mechanical parts. In recent years, significant advancements in i-TE materials and devices have been propelled by their advantages in thermal power generation, compatibility with room-temperature operation, and potential for integration into flexible, wearable devices. However, challenges remain to be addressed for practical future applications, primarily due to insufficient evaluations of innovative operational modes and materials. This review aims to bridge this gap by summarizing key existing theories and providing an in-depth analysis of ion migration mechanisms within i-TE capacitors. We also highlight significant contributions from leading studies, focusing on material selection, operational modes, performance characteristics, and pivotal discoveries. Ultimately, this review seeks to identify transformative approaches in i-TEs to foster innovative designs for practical applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"156 ","pages":"Article 101575"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145007200","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 : 2025-09-04DOI: 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101565
Yonghui Deng , Luyang Liu , Yidan Chen , Yu Deng , Jichun Li , Xiaoqing Liu , Yidong Zou , Limin Wu , Wenhe Xie
With the development of artificial intelligence and Internet of Things, flexible gas sensors have emerged as vital functional devices by integrating with smart wearable electronics, which exhibit irreplaceable advantages in medical diagnosis, aerospace, environmental remediation, robotics, and electronic skin. The elaborately designed sensing materials are critical to developing high-performance gas sensors in terms of sensitivity, selectivity, stability, and response/recovery dynamics. In addition, to achieve the reliable and consistent operation of the flexible sensing devices, it is essential to ensure an effective and stable integration between sensing materials and device substrates. Consequently, it is distinctly meaningful to comprehensively summarize the design principles and surface properties of gas-sensitive materials in flexible gas sensors. This review originates from the precise synthesis, regulation and structure optimization of sensing materials for flexible gas sensors, and the new concept of “chemical microenvironment” is proposed to elucidate the sensing mechanism from molecular-atomic level. Specifically, various carrier migration models (e.g., electron, proton, ion) and surface/interfacial interaction are highlighted. Finally, the emerging opportunities and challenges in flexible gas sensors are proposed and predicted, aiming to provide insight about the development of flexible gas sensors into the next-generation sensing applications and further satisfy the growing requirements of smart sensors for long-life, biocompatibility, and real-time communication capabilities.
{"title":"Elaborately designed intelligent responsive sensing materials for development of flexible gas sensors","authors":"Yonghui Deng , Luyang Liu , Yidan Chen , Yu Deng , Jichun Li , Xiaoqing Liu , Yidong Zou , Limin Wu , Wenhe Xie","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101565","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101565","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>With the development of artificial intelligence and Internet of Things, flexible gas sensors have emerged as vital functional devices by integrating with smart wearable electronics, which exhibit irreplaceable advantages in medical diagnosis, aerospace, environmental remediation, robotics, and electronic skin. The elaborately designed sensing materials are critical to developing high-performance gas sensors in terms of sensitivity, selectivity, stability, and response/recovery dynamics. In addition, to achieve the reliable and consistent operation of the flexible sensing devices, it is essential to ensure an effective and stable integration between sensing materials and device substrates. Consequently, it is distinctly meaningful to comprehensively summarize the design principles and surface properties of gas-sensitive materials in flexible gas sensors. This review originates from the precise synthesis, regulation and structure optimization of sensing materials for flexible gas sensors, and the new concept of “chemical microenvironment” is proposed to elucidate the sensing mechanism from molecular-atomic level. Specifically, various carrier migration models (e.g., electron, proton, ion) and surface/interfacial interaction are highlighted. Finally, the emerging opportunities and challenges in flexible gas sensors are proposed and predicted, aiming to provide insight about the development of flexible gas sensors into the next-generation sensing applications and further satisfy the growing requirements of smart sensors for long-life, biocompatibility, and real-time communication capabilities.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"156 ","pages":"Article 101565"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144995178","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 : 2025-09-01DOI: 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101562
Xin Su , Bingbing Yang , Liqin Chen, Qingxi Liu, Anfeng Liu, Mei-Ling Tan, Wei Ji
Inspired by biomolecular assembly in natural systems, peptides have emerged as building blocks for constructing diverse structures and materials through bottom-up self-assembly approach. However, it remains a challenge to manipulate the peptide supramolecular architectures and expand their functionality for versatile applications. Notably, co-assembly strategy provides a promising solution as it enables the integration of multiple components into extended architectural space and functional diversity of peptide-based materials. Herein, a comprehensive review is proposed to summarize the design principles and recent advances of peptide-based co-assembling materials for applications in biomedicine and nanotechnology. First, the design strategies and assembly mechanism of peptide co-assembly are introduced. Next, an overview of nanostructures formed by peptide co-assembly is summarized, ranging from nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanorods, nanoribbons to hydrogels. Subsequently, the various applications of peptide co-assembling materials are provided in details, including anticancer treatment, tissue engineering, wound healing, gene delivery, catalysis, functional electronic components, and adhesive. Finally, remaining challenges and future prospects in peptide co-assembly are discussed. It is believed that this review bridges fundamental co-assembly science with extensive applications, providing new insights for rational design and development of innovative peptide-based biomaterials in the future.
{"title":"Peptide-based co-assembling materials: bridging fundamental science and versatile applications","authors":"Xin Su , Bingbing Yang , Liqin Chen, Qingxi Liu, Anfeng Liu, Mei-Ling Tan, Wei Ji","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101562","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101562","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Inspired by biomolecular assembly in natural systems, peptides have emerged as building blocks for constructing diverse structures and materials through bottom-up self-assembly approach. However, it remains a challenge to manipulate the peptide supramolecular architectures and expand their functionality for versatile applications. Notably, co-assembly strategy provides a promising solution as it enables the integration of multiple components into extended architectural space and functional diversity of peptide-based materials. Herein, a comprehensive review is proposed to summarize the design principles and recent advances of peptide-based co-assembling materials for applications in biomedicine and nanotechnology. First, the design strategies and assembly mechanism of peptide co-assembly are introduced. Next, an overview of nanostructures formed by peptide co-assembly is summarized, ranging from nanoparticles, nanotubes, nanorods, nanoribbons to hydrogels. Subsequently, the various applications of peptide co-assembling materials are provided in details, including anticancer treatment, tissue engineering, wound healing, gene delivery, catalysis, functional electronic components, and adhesive. Finally, remaining challenges and future prospects in peptide co-assembly are discussed. It is believed that this review bridges fundamental co-assembly science with extensive applications, providing new insights for rational design and development of innovative peptide-based biomaterials in the future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"156 ","pages":"Article 101562"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144928481","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 : 2025-08-30DOI: 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101559
Qing Qiao , Yingxue Li , Chang Song , Mariyam Niyaz , Yang Zhang , Songqiang Zhu , Tengfei Zhang , Weiming Teng , Hongge Pan , Xuebin Yu
All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) have garnered significant attention as a next-generation energy storage technology, providing superior safety, enhanced stability, and high energy density. However, current research predominantly remains confined to laboratory-scale demonstrations, with limited translation into scalable technological solutions. Addressing this academia-industry disconnect is critical to unlocking the commercial viability of ASSLBs. This review focuses on bridging this gap by systematically analyzing advancements in solid-state electrolytes (SSEs)—the cornerstone of ASSLB technology. We delve into the structural characteristics, ion transport mechanisms, and performance metrics of various SSEs, alongside a comprehensive summary of modification strategies. Beyond theoretical advancements, we emphasize the practical implications of these strategies in addressing energy density limitations, interfacial instability, and safety concerns. A distinctive feature of this review lies in its multidimensional analysis of early-stage ASSLB industrialization hurdles, integrating perspectives from materials synthesis scalability, electrode processing innovations, device-level performance validation, advanced characterization methodologies, and application-specific requirements. This work not only maps current research frontiers but also establishes actionable guidelines for academia–industry collaboration, offering scientists a roadmap for targeted innovation and equipping enterprises with evidence-based insights to streamline technology development and commercialization strategies.
{"title":"Recent advances and remaining challenges of solid-state electrolytes for lithium batteries","authors":"Qing Qiao , Yingxue Li , Chang Song , Mariyam Niyaz , Yang Zhang , Songqiang Zhu , Tengfei Zhang , Weiming Teng , Hongge Pan , Xuebin Yu","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101559","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101559","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) have garnered significant attention as a next-generation energy storage technology, providing superior safety, enhanced stability, and high energy density. However, current research predominantly remains confined to laboratory-scale demonstrations, with limited translation into scalable technological solutions. Addressing this academia-industry disconnect is critical to unlocking the commercial viability of ASSLBs. This review focuses on bridging this gap by systematically analyzing advancements in solid-state electrolytes (SSEs)—the cornerstone of ASSLB technology. We delve into the structural characteristics, ion transport mechanisms, and performance metrics of various SSEs, alongside a comprehensive summary of modification strategies. Beyond theoretical advancements, we emphasize the practical implications of these strategies in addressing energy density limitations, interfacial instability, and safety concerns. A distinctive feature of this review lies in its multidimensional analysis of early-stage ASSLB industrialization hurdles, integrating perspectives from materials synthesis scalability, electrode processing innovations, device-level performance validation, advanced characterization methodologies, and application-specific requirements. This work not only maps current research frontiers but also establishes actionable guidelines for academia–industry collaboration, offering scientists a roadmap for targeted innovation and equipping enterprises with evidence-based insights to streamline technology development and commercialization strategies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"156 ","pages":"Article 101559"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144920904","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 : 2025-08-29DOI: 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101564
Jiaxin Wang , Yanling Yang , Jingeng Chen , Xiao-Lei Shi , Yu Sun , Xuefeng Tian , Hao Che , Yuefeng Chen , Zhi-Gang Chen
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are emerging as a promising next-generation fast-charging technology due to their abundant raw resources, low cost, and low desolvation energy advantages that are especially beneficial under low-temperature conditions. However, achieving ultra-fast charging (i.e., charging times under 15 min) remains challenging. The kinetics of Na+ ions are primarily hindered by Na+ desolvation sluggish, restricted ion transport within the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), and slow solid-state diffusion in the anode. Moreover, several fundamental challenges, such as significant volume changes during sodiation/desodiation and interfacial chemistry-induced side reactions, are further exacerbated. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the key factors limiting the fast-charging capability of SIB anodes and outlines targeted optimization strategies, including bulk structure engineering, synergistic electrolyte design, and the controlled formation of favorable SEI layers. Representative case studies are presented to illustrate both the challenges and recent advances. Finally, this review presents future perspectives and potential pathways to guide the rational design of advanced fast-charging anode materials for SIBs.
{"title":"Advanced fast-charging anode designs for sodium-ion batteries","authors":"Jiaxin Wang , Yanling Yang , Jingeng Chen , Xiao-Lei Shi , Yu Sun , Xuefeng Tian , Hao Che , Yuefeng Chen , Zhi-Gang Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101564","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101564","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are emerging as a promising next-generation fast-charging technology due to their abundant raw resources, low cost, and low desolvation energy advantages that are especially beneficial under low-temperature conditions. However, achieving ultra-fast charging (i.e., charging times under 15 min) remains challenging. The kinetics of Na<sup>+</sup> ions are primarily hindered by Na<sup>+</sup> desolvation sluggish, restricted ion transport within the solid electrolyte interphase (SEI), and slow solid-state diffusion in the anode. Moreover, several fundamental challenges, such as significant volume changes during sodiation/desodiation and interfacial chemistry-induced side reactions, are further exacerbated. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of the key factors limiting the fast-charging capability of SIB anodes and outlines targeted optimization strategies, including bulk structure engineering, synergistic electrolyte design, and the controlled formation of favorable SEI layers. Representative case studies are presented to illustrate both the challenges and recent advances. Finally, this review presents future perspectives and potential pathways to guide the rational design of advanced fast-charging anode materials for SIBs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"156 ","pages":"Article 101564"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144919105","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 : 2025-08-24DOI: 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101563
Fangzhi Jiang , Ziyao Mu , Chenxu Zhang , Liang Deng , Xuecheng Zhang , Yaya Sun , He Liu , Xuedong Zhang , Salma Tabassum , Hongbo Liu
Humic acids (HAs) have attracted increasing attentions owing to their vibrant bioelectrochemical activities. Although recent research on HAs demonstrated their ability to promote electron transfer via quinone and phenolic moieties, which allow them to perform various functions in metal immobilization, microbial energy metabolism, and pollutant degradation. The underlying redox mechanisms are still unclear and occasionally reported as contradictory. According to this study, electron shuttling and metal ion-mediated internal electron “bridges” are probably essential to the functional roles of HAs in microbial systems. As natural redox mediators and electron conductors, HAs facilitate microbial metabolism and enhance redox efficiency through direct and indirect pathways. Furthermore, in bioelectrochemical systems, HAs serve as effective electrode modifiers or electron transfer enhancers, improving charge storage and transport efficiency. However, numerous unresolved queries remain regarding their structure–function interactions, synergies with conductive materials, and microscale electron transport behavior. Existing research often overlooks the structural and performance instability of HAs under different environmental conditions, leading to reduced predictability of its application effectiveness. Future research should explore the mechanisms underlying HAs’ role in microbial community succession and the dynamic changes in electron transfer pathways to provide innovative strategies for sustainable development.
{"title":"A comprehensive review on nature-inspired redox systems based on humic acids: Bridging microbial electron transfer and high-performance supercapacitors","authors":"Fangzhi Jiang , Ziyao Mu , Chenxu Zhang , Liang Deng , Xuecheng Zhang , Yaya Sun , He Liu , Xuedong Zhang , Salma Tabassum , Hongbo Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101563","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101563","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Humic acids (HAs) have attracted increasing attentions owing to their vibrant bioelectrochemical activities. Although recent research on HAs demonstrated their ability to promote electron transfer via quinone and phenolic moieties, which allow them to perform various functions in metal immobilization, microbial energy metabolism, and pollutant degradation. The underlying redox mechanisms are still unclear and occasionally reported as contradictory. According to this study, electron shuttling and metal ion-mediated internal electron “bridges” are probably essential to the functional roles of HAs in microbial systems. As natural redox mediators and electron conductors, HAs facilitate microbial metabolism and enhance redox efficiency through direct and indirect pathways. Furthermore, in bioelectrochemical systems, HAs serve as effective electrode modifiers or electron transfer enhancers, improving charge storage and transport efficiency. However,<!--> <!-->numerous unresolved queries remain regarding their structure–function interactions, synergies with conductive materials, and microscale electron transport behavior. Existing research often overlooks the structural and performance instability of HAs under different environmental conditions, leading to reduced predictability of its application effectiveness. Future research should explore the mechanisms underlying HAs’ role in microbial community succession and the dynamic changes in electron transfer pathways to provide innovative strategies for sustainable development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"156 ","pages":"Article 101563"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144932297","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 : 2025-08-22DOI: 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101557
Mengyu Lin , Yongqiang Chen , Chengyan Wang , Shengming Xu , Jialiang Zhang
Lithium is an indispensable element for the sustainable development of the new energy industry. However, the strong market demand for LIBs has led to a shortage of lithium resources. Recycling lithium from spent LIBs is an effective approach to alleviate the lithium shortage. However, LIBs are all artificially synthesized complex materials, and phase transition is an indispensable pathway to extract lithium selectively and efficiently. The phase transition methods can be divided into two types: lithium selective leaching in the liquid phase and lithium preferential extraction in the solid phase. This review systematically summarizes the available methods for selective lithium recovery and analyzes the phase transition mechanism from a thermodynamic perspective. The environmental impact and economic benefits analysis were presented for selective lithium extraction methods in liquid phase systems. Innovatively, the “reactivity-selectivity principle” was first employed to evaluate the main solid phase transition methods, indicating the importance of phase transition control for higher lithium recovery efficiency and selectivity. Finally, the prospects of lithium recycling development were outlined from four dimensions of technological innovation, entire-process optimization, economical efficiency and environmental friendliness. This review aims to provide references and enlightenment for the efficient recycling of spent LIBs from the perspective of phase transition and assist in the healthy and long-term development of new energy industry.
{"title":"Towards preferential lithium recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries: phase transition mechanisms, technical innovation and future perspectives","authors":"Mengyu Lin , Yongqiang Chen , Chengyan Wang , Shengming Xu , Jialiang Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101557","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101557","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lithium is an indispensable element for the sustainable development of the new energy industry. However, the strong market demand for LIBs has led to a shortage of lithium resources. Recycling lithium from spent LIBs is an effective approach to alleviate the lithium shortage. However, LIBs are all artificially synthesized complex materials, and phase transition is an indispensable pathway to extract lithium selectively and efficiently. The phase transition methods can be divided into two types: lithium selective leaching in the liquid phase and lithium preferential extraction in the solid phase. This review systematically summarizes the available methods for selective lithium recovery and analyzes the phase transition mechanism from a thermodynamic perspective. The environmental impact and economic benefits analysis were presented for selective lithium extraction methods in liquid phase systems. Innovatively, the “reactivity-selectivity principle” was first employed to evaluate the main solid phase transition methods, indicating the importance of phase transition control for higher lithium recovery efficiency and selectivity. Finally, the prospects of lithium recycling development were outlined from four dimensions of technological innovation, entire-process optimization, economical efficiency and environmental friendliness. This review aims to provide references and enlightenment for the efficient recycling of spent LIBs from the perspective of phase transition and assist in the healthy and long-term development of new energy industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"156 ","pages":"Article 101557"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144916650","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 : 2025-08-21DOI: 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101561
Yue Li , Ye Wei , Alaukik Saxena , Markus Kühbach , Christoph Freysoldt , Baptiste Gault
Atom probe tomography (APT) is a burgeoning characterization technique that provides compositional mapping of materials in three-dimensions at near-atomic scale. Since its significant expansion in the past 30 years, we estimate that one million APT datasets have been collected, each containing millions to billions of individual ions. Their analysis and the extraction of microstructural information has largely relied upon individual users whose varied level of expertise causes clear and documented bias. Current practices hinder efficient data processing, and make challenging standardization and the deployment of data analysis workflows that would be compliant with the Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) data principles. Over the past decade, building upon the long-standing expertise of the APT community in the development of advanced data processing or “data mining” techniques, there has been a surge of novel machine learning (ML) approaches aiming for user-independence, and that are efficient, reproducible, and robust from a statistics perspective. Here, we provide a snapshot review of this rapidly evolving field. We begin with a brief introduction to APT and the nature of the APT data. This is followed by an overview of relevant ML algorithms and a comprehensive review of their applications to APT. We also discuss how ML can enable discoveries beyond human capability, offering new insights into the mechanisms within materials. Finally, we provide guidance for future directions in this domain.
{"title":"Machine learning enhanced atom probe tomography analysis","authors":"Yue Li , Ye Wei , Alaukik Saxena , Markus Kühbach , Christoph Freysoldt , Baptiste Gault","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101561","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101561","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Atom probe tomography (APT) is a burgeoning characterization technique that provides compositional mapping of materials in three-dimensions at near-atomic scale. Since its significant expansion in the past 30 years, we estimate that one million APT datasets have been collected, each containing millions to billions of individual ions. Their analysis and the extraction of microstructural information has largely relied upon individual users whose varied level of expertise causes clear and documented bias. Current practices hinder efficient data processing, and make challenging standardization and the deployment of data analysis workflows that would be compliant with the Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable (FAIR) data principles. Over the past decade, building upon the long-standing expertise of the APT community in the development of advanced data processing or “data mining” techniques, there has been a surge of novel machine learning (ML) approaches aiming for user-independence, and that are efficient, reproducible, and robust from a statistics perspective. Here, we provide a snapshot review of this rapidly evolving field. We begin with a brief introduction to APT and the nature of the APT data. This is followed by an overview of relevant ML algorithms and a comprehensive review of their applications to APT. We also discuss how ML can enable discoveries beyond human capability, offering new insights into the mechanisms within materials. Finally, we provide guidance for future directions in this domain.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"156 ","pages":"Article 101561"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144890097","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}
All-perovskite tandem solar cells (APTSCs) are garnering considerable attention as efficiencies of single-junction solar cells approach the Shockley–Queisser limit. The operation of APTSCs relies on the coordinated performance of the top and bottom cells, which together offer an optimal balance between cost-effectiveness and power output. Despite their promising architecture, the performance of APTSCs remains constrained by several intrinsic and extrinsic factors such as grain boundaries, bulk and interfacial defects, along with crystallization challenges. Nonetheless, the implementation of mitigation strategies enables effective resolution of these challenges, thereby enhancing the adaptability and performance potential of APTSCs. This review systematically examines the individual components, besides whole architectures of 2T and 4T of APTSCs, along with their recent advancements. It highlights a range of performance enhancement strategies, including the optimization of interconnecting layers, the integration of light-trapping mechanisms, and the incorporation of quasi-2D perovskites. The discussion further extends to the fabrication of large-area devices, a critical step toward commercial scalability. Finally, the review outlines current challenges and proposes future research directions aimed at improving efficiency, stability, and manufacturability. This review outlines a comprehensive roadmap integrating innovative design strategies, advanced simulation methodologies—including finite element method and density functional theory—and state-of-the-art characterization techniques to accelerate the development of next-generation, high-performance all-perovskite tandem solar cells.
{"title":"Recent progress in all-perovskite tandem solar cells and modules: redefining limits","authors":"Prashant Kumar , Gyanendra Shankar , Anshu Kumar , Adel Najar , Basudev Pradhan","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101560","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101560","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>All-perovskite tandem solar cells (APTSCs) are garnering considerable attention as efficiencies of single-junction solar cells approach the Shockley–Queisser limit. The operation of APTSCs relies on the coordinated performance of the top and bottom cells, which together offer an optimal balance between cost-effectiveness and power output. Despite their promising architecture, the performance of APTSCs remains constrained by several intrinsic and extrinsic factors such as grain boundaries, bulk and interfacial defects, along with crystallization challenges. Nonetheless, the implementation of mitigation strategies enables effective resolution of these challenges, thereby enhancing the adaptability and performance potential of APTSCs. This review systematically examines the individual components, besides whole architectures of 2T and 4T of APTSCs, along with their recent advancements. It highlights a range of performance enhancement strategies, including the optimization of interconnecting layers, the integration of light-trapping mechanisms, and the incorporation of quasi-2D perovskites. The discussion further extends to the fabrication of large-area devices, a critical step toward commercial scalability. Finally, the review outlines current challenges and proposes future research directions aimed at improving efficiency, stability, and manufacturability. This review outlines a comprehensive roadmap integrating innovative design strategies, advanced simulation methodologies—including finite element method and density functional theory—and state-of-the-art characterization techniques to accelerate the development of next-generation, high-performance all-perovskite tandem solar cells.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"156 ","pages":"Article 101560"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2025-08-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144925101","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 : 2025-08-19DOI: 10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101556
Weisan Fang , Xiaoniu Tu , Huajie Luo , He Qi , Hua Tan , Haibo Zhang , Jun Chen
Piezoelectric single crystals with high melting points are crucial for ultra-high temperature sensing applications, such as structural health monitoring and non-destructive testing of special equipment. Despite significant progress in recent years, a systematic and comprehensive review of high-temperature piezoelectric crystals has yet to be conducted. In this review, we delve into the crystal growth, electrical properties, crystal structures, and practical applications, including the representative rare-earth calcium oxyborate crystals [ReCaO(BO3)3, ReCOB, Re: rare earth], langasite-type crystals (La3Ga5SiO14, LGS; La3Ta0.5Ga5.5O14, LTG, etc.), along with several single crystals (Ba2TiSi2O8, AlN, Ca2Al2SiO7, etc.). In particular, the temperature dependence of electrical resistivity, dielectric, piezoelectric, elastic, and electromechanical properties are reviewed. The piezoelectric crosstalk and the impact of crystal cuts on electrical properties are discussed. Moreover, the origin of the relationship between order–disorder structures and properties of piezoelectric single crystals, as well as the conductivity mechanism, are clarified using theoretical calculations. The behaviours of these crystals in extreme conditions sensing applications are summarized, such as surface acoustic wave (SAW) sensors, vibrational sensors, acoustic emission (AE) sensors, pressure sensors, suggesting innovative design strategies for sensors with high sensitivity and performance robustness.
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