Materials Science & Engineering R-Reports

Article	Citations
Editorial Board	669
Advancements in ion regulation strategies for enhancing the performance of aqueous Zn-ion batteries	415
Programmable multi-physical mechanics of mechanical metamaterials	237
Advances in gas diffusion electrode technology for electrochemical CO2 reduction: Innovations, challenges, and future directions	215
Bioinspired electrically conductive hydrogels: Rational engineering for next-generation flexible mechanosensors	202
Trace SO2 capture and conversion by a zirconium MOF	196
Advances in shape memory polymers: Remote actuation, multi-stimuli control, 4D printing and prospective applications	177
Editorial Board	171
Additive manufacturing for biomedical bone implants: Shaping the future of bones	154
All-in-one self-powered wearable biosensors systems	103
Buoyancy-gravity optimized triboelectric nanogenerators via conductive 3D printing for robust wave energy harvesting	103
Polyanionic cathodes for sodium-ion batteries: Materials, working mechanism, and applications	97
Bio-heterointerface charging through ultrasound-boosted extracellular and intracellular electron transfer for rapid bacterial killing	94
Advanced catalytic cleaning membranes: Contemporary status and future prospects	92
Recent progress on performance-enhancing strategies in flexible photodetectors: From structural engineering to flexible integration	92
Streamlined fabrication of an inexpensive hygroscopic composite for low maintenance evaporative cooling of solar panels	92
Flexible electromagnetic interference shields: Materials, structure and multifunctionalization	89
First demonstration of monolithic CMOS based on 4-inch three-layer MoTe2	87
Self-aligned vertical short-channel 2D transistors for CMOS inverter and digital logic circuit	77
Flexible stimuli-responsive materials for smart personal protective equipment	76
Near-infrared photodetection in tin halide perovskites via compositional engineering	76
Electron-deficient fused dithieno-benzothiadiazole-bridged polymer acceptors for high-efficiency all-polymer solar cells with low energy loss	74
Multi-component ZnO alloys: Bandgap engineering, hetero-structures, and optoelectronic devices	73
Two-dimensional van der Waals ferroelectrics: A pathway to next-generation devices in memory and neuromorphic computing	69
The art of controlled nanoscale lattices: A review on the self-assembly of colloidal metal–organic framework particles and their multifaceted architectures	66

A comprehensive review of template-assisted porous carbons: Modern preparation methods and advanced applications	60
Capacitive contribution matters in facilitating high power battery materials toward fast-charging alkali metal ion batteries	59
Editorial Board	57
Water‐Induced Modulation of Bipolaron Formation in N-type Polymeric Mixed Conductors	55
Editorial Board	55
Organic microelectrode arrays for bioelectronic applications	52
23.6 % Efficient perovskite-organic tandem photovoltaics enabled by recombination layer engineering	51
Tailoring the injection action of oxygen over top-surface of bismuth sulfide to change reactive electron transfer path for flexible NO2 sensors	51
Photocatalysts designed using nuclear energy radioactive technology for energy conversion and environmental remediation	50
Emerging applications of metal-organic frameworks and derivatives in solar cells: Recent advances and challenges	50
A review on additive manufacturing of piezoelectric ceramics: From feedstock development to properties of sintered parts	46
Internal resistance reduction strategies for high-power and fast-charging Lithium-ion batteries	45
Recent progress in materials science and engineering towards flexible omnidirectional sensor	45
Density functional theory and molecular dynamics simulations for resistive switching research	44
Stretchable organic optoelectronic devices: Design of materials, structures, and applications	44
Laser crystals from combination paradigm to local structure design: A review on rational design principles, spectroscopic properties and laser applications	43
A systematic investigation on pyridine derived solid additives inducing fibrillar morphology for highly efficient organic solar cells with over 20 % efficiency	41
Microfluidic synthesis of MOFs, COFs, and HOFs: Insights and advances	40
Lead-free single crystal metal halide perovskite detectors	39
High-performance tin perovskite transistors through formate pseudohalide engineering	37
Temperature stability of perovskite-structured lead-free piezoceramics: Evaluation methods, improvement strategies, and future perspectives	37
Rational design of two-dimensional MXene-based materials for lithium-sulfur batteries	36
Advancements in functionalized high-performance separators for lithium-sulfur batteries	35
Sustainable LiFePO4 and LiMnxFe1-xPO4 (x=0.1–1) cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries: A systematic review from mine to chassis	33
In-situ stress-induced modulation of Moiré pattern configuration and electromechanical response in twisted 2D heterostructure	33
Directed charge transfer of Zn-O bridge of atomistic tandem dual Z-scheme heterojunction for photocatalytic CO2 reduction	32
Emerging trends and challenges in thermal interface materials: A comprehensive perspective from fundamentals to applications	32
Graphdiyne-based molecular active materials and devices for emerging smart applications	32
Two-dimensional materials van der Waals assembly enabling scalable smart textiles	31
Helical polyisocyanides with thermally activated delayed fluorescence pendants for efficient circularly polarized light emission and detection	31
Hydrogenated metal oxide semiconductors for photoelectrochemical water splitting: Recent advances and future prospects	30
Corrigendum to “On-chip atomristors” [Mater. Sci. Eng.: R: Rep. 165 (2025) 101006]	28
1D and 2D nanostructures of transition metal dichalcogenides: Toward functional devices and sustainable technologies	28
Machine learning-enhanced photocatalysis for environmental sustainability: Integration and applications	27
Editorial Board	27
Recent progress in vanadium dioxide: The multi-stimuli responsive material and its applications	27
Recent progress of hydrogel-based bioelectronics for mechanophysiological signal sensing	26
Synthesis, properties, and applications of carbyne nanocrystals	26
Alginate fiber anchored conductive coordination frameworks for ultrastable light-gas dual sensors with synergistic effect	26
Emerging materials and applications from thermally evaporated electronic films	26
Advanced materials for personal thermal and moisture management of health care workers wearing PPE	26
Integration of Ag-based threshold switching devices in silicon microchips	25
Sterilizable vertical n-type organic electrochemical transistors for skin-conformal ECG monitoring	24
Hetero-layered 2D materials: Scalable preparation and energy applications	23
Alignment engineering in thermal materials	22
Editorial Board	21
Progress of lithium manganese iron phosphate in blended cathode materials	21
Advances in multi-atom catalysts for electrocatalytic applications	21
Photodetectors based on two-dimensional materials/ferroelectrics hybrid system: Physics, structures, and applications	20
A scalable, tunable, electrochemical dissolution method for anchoring single-atom catalysts on 2d sheets of molybdenum disulfide	20

19% efficiency in organic solar cells of Benzo[1,2-b:4,5-b′]Difuran-based donor polymer realized by volatile + non-volatile dual-solid-additive strategy	20
Deep eutectic solvents as a ‘multifunctional operating platform’ for nanocellulose production and modification: A review on sustainable composite advancements	20
The marriage of biochemistry and nanotechnology for non-invasive real-time health monitoring	20
A review of lithium–sulfur batteries at different working conditions: The role of ambient temperature, external force, and electromagnetic field	20
Advancements in direct recycling technologies for lithium-ion battery cathodes: Overcoming challenges in cathode regeneration	19
Metal-organic-framework-derived dual-atom catalysts: from synthesis to electrocatalytic applications	19
Sliding ferroelectricity in two-dimensional materials and device applications	19
Advancing the frontiers of EV tribology with 2D materials – A critical perspective	18
Aerogel-based solar-powered water production from atmosphere and ocean: A review	18
Triterpenoid saponin-based supramolecular host-guest injectable hydrogels inhibit the growth of melanoma via ROS-mediated apoptosis	18
Neuromorphic peripheral sensory-computer interface embodied by two-dimensional ultrasensitive circuits	18
Carbon dots for reactive oxygen species modulation	17
Challenges and prospectives of sodium-containing solid-state electrolyte materials for rechargeable metal batteries	17
Exploring the potential of hydroxyapatite-based materials in biomedicine: A comprehensive review	17
Materials design of silicon based ceramic coatings for high temperature oxidation protection	17
Recent applications of machine learning in alloy design: A review	16
Harnessing point defects for advanced Cu-based catalysts in electrochemical CO2 reduction	16
Evaluating lead-based vs. lead-free perovskites for environmentally sustainable indoor photovoltaics	16
Photoelectric dual mode sensing system based on one-step fabricated heterojunction artificial synapses device	15
Simultaneous solar power harnessing and water treatment for water-energy sustainability	15
Highly elastic, lightweight, and high-performance all-aerogel triboelectric nanogenerator for self-powered intelligent fencing training	15
Amorphization by mechanical deformation	15
Hybrid organic-inorganic functional nanocomposites: From basis to applications in stretchable sensing and energy devices	15
Synergistically designed carbon-based hybrid non-contact triboelectric-and-electromagnetic nanogenerator with ultralong charge retention for wearable and ambient electromagnetic-waste energy harvestin	15
Catalytic materials based on metals (ions) used in the upcycling of plastics and polymers into fuels and valuable chemicals as part of sustainable development	14
Editorial Board	14
Novel 2D MBenes-synthesis, structure, properties with excellent performance in energy conversion and storage: A review	14
Heterostructured stainless steel: Properties, current trends, and future perspectives	14
Emerging soft medical robots for clinical translations from diagnosis through therapy to rehabilitation	13
Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in synthetic biosystems	13
A guided review of machine learning in the design and application for pore nanoarchitectonics of carbon materials	13
Editorial Board	13
Ultraviolet photoluminescent materials from traditional ion-activated phosphors to emerging carbon dots and perovskites	13
Recent advances in inoculation treatment for powder-based additive manufacturing of aluminium alloys	12
Advances in ionic conductive hydrogels for skin sensor applications	12
Unraveling the potential of MXenes as multifunctional cathodes: Innovations and challenges for next-generation energy storage systems	12
Editorial Board	12
In-situ reconstruction of electrocatalysts for efficient energy and environmental electrocatalytic reactions	11
Viruses as biomaterials	11
Thermoelectric coolers for on-chip thermal management: Materials, design, and optimization	11
Exploring Niobium oxide-based materials for fast-charging lithium-ion anodes: Insights from structure to property	11
Editorial Board	11
Innovative advances and challenges in solid oxide electrolysis cells: Exploring surface segregation dynamics in perovskite electrodes	10
A comprehensive review of layered transition metal oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries: The latest advancements and future perspectives	10
Low-potential Li2C2O4 prelithiation catalyzed by 2D MoN with dominant (002) crystal face for high-energy lithium-ion batteries	10
High-entropy battery materials: Revolutionizing energy storage with structural complexity and entropy-driven stabilization	10
3D printing for all-solid-state batteries	10
Editorial Board	10
Air-breathing cathode for aluminum–air battery: From architecture to fabrication and evaluation	10
Phase separation in intrinsically stretchable electronics: Mechanisms, functions and applications	10
Advances in 2D materials for wearable biomonitoring	10
20.5 % efficient ternary organic photovoltaics using an asymmetric small-molecular acceptor to manipulate intermolecular packing and reduce energy losses	10
Monolithic three-dimensional integration with 2D material-based p-type transistors	9
Advanced porous MOF materials and technologies for high-efficiency ppm-level toxic gas separation	9
In-situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy in hydrogen evolution reaction: Insights and applications	9
Improved rate capability and energy density of high-mass hybrid supercapacitor realized through long-term cycling stability testing and selective electrode design	9
Solution-processable infrared photodetectors: Materials, device physics, and applications	9
Ultra-efficient and stable Janus interface to construct high-performance sulfide-based all-solid-state lithium metal batteries	8
Advancing the integration of covalent-organic-framework with organic, inorganic, and polymeric materials for light-assisted green H2 generation: A review of emerging trends	8
Low temperature interfacial reaction in 3D IC nanoscale materials	7
Nature inspired emerging sensing technology: Recent progress and perspectives	7
Interaction chemistry of functional groups for natural biopolymer-based hydrogel design	7
Ways forward with conductive hydrogels: Classifications, properties, and applications in flexible electronic and energy gadgets	7
Smart fire-warning materials and sensors: Design principle, performances, and applications	7
Borophene: Challenges in stability and pathways to synthesis	7
Recent progress on chiral perovskites as chiroptical active layers for next-generation LEDs	7
3D/4D printing of stimuli-responsive polymers in biomedical engineering: Materials, stimulations, and applications	7
Applications and multidisciplinary perspective on 3D printing techniques: Recent developments and future trends	7
Temperature-switchable electrolyte with desirable phase transition behavior for thermal protection of lithium-ion batteries	7
Flexible 2D MXenes for wearable next-generation energy storage applications	7
Perovskite nanocrystal superlattices and their application in light-emitting devices	7
Artificial Merkel discs in van der Waals heterostructures for bio-inspired tactile sensing	7
Single-molecule device: Sn-phthalocyanine on an in-plane hBN-graphene heterostructure	7
Structural, light emitting, and photoelectrical properties of multilayered 2D mixed alloys of gallium monochalcogenides	7
Roadmap for flexible solid-state aqueous batteries: From materials engineering and architectures design to mechanical characterizations	7
Alginate-based materials: Enhancing properties through multiphase formulation design and processing innovation	6
Substitutional doping of 2D transition metal dichalcogenides for device applications: Current status, challenges and prospects	6
Biodegradable polymers from lignocellulosic biomass and synthetic plastic waste: An emerging alternative for biomedical applications	6
Unveiling the potential of flexible perovskite photovoltaics: From lab to fab	6
High-energy LiFePO4 battery with methodically controlled dry electrode processing	6

Advanced design strategies and multifunctional applications of Nanocellulose/MXene composites: A comprehensive review	6
Rise of graphene in novel piezoresistive sensing applications: A review on recent development and prospect	6