Materials Science & Engineering R-Reports

Article	Citations
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Nanocluster catalyst driving ampere-level current density in direct seawater electrolysis quantum leap towards sustainable energy	279
Application of in-situ characterization techniques and artificial intelligence-assisted analysis in studying electrode/electrolyte interface of batteries	247
Advancements in ion regulation strategies for enhancing the performance of aqueous Zn-ion batteries	237
Advances in shape memory polymers: Remote actuation, multi-stimuli control, 4D printing and prospective applications	222
Trace SO2 capture and conversion by a zirconium MOF	194
Advances in gas diffusion electrode technology for electrochemical CO2 reduction: Innovations, challenges, and future directions	164
Bioinspired electrically conductive hydrogels: Rational engineering for next-generation flexible mechanosensors	148
Programmable multi-physical mechanics of mechanical metamaterials	138
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Bio-heterointerface charging through ultrasound-boosted extracellular and intracellular electron transfer for rapid bacterial killing	134
Nanodot conductive atomic force microscopy	134
Humidity/photothermal dual-responsive TpPa-SO3H/Ag@MXene actuator for intelligent thermal management	124
Carbon nanostructures for photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants: Synthesis strategies and functionalization techniques	119
Advanced catalytic cleaning membranes: Contemporary status and future prospects	115
All-in-one self-powered wearable biosensors systems	104
Recent progress on performance-enhancing strategies in flexible photodetectors: From structural engineering to flexible integration	104
Additive manufacturing for biomedical bone implants: Shaping the future of bones	104
Flexible electromagnetic interference shields: Materials, structure and multifunctionalization	99
Streamlined fabrication of an inexpensive hygroscopic composite for low maintenance evaporative cooling of solar panels	94
Buoyancy-gravity optimized triboelectric nanogenerators via conductive 3D printing for robust wave energy harvesting	89
Polyanionic cathodes for sodium-ion batteries: Materials, working mechanism, and applications	88
The art of controlled nanoscale lattices: A review on the self-assembly of colloidal metal–organic framework particles and their multifaceted architectures	78
Low-dimensional optoelectronic memristors: From quantum confinement to neuromorphic vision	77
Near-infrared photodetection in tin halide perovskites via compositional engineering	77

First demonstration of monolithic CMOS based on 4-inch three-layer MoTe2	77
Photocatalysis under external fields: Opportunities and challenges	75
Electron-deficient fused dithieno-benzothiadiazole-bridged polymer acceptors for high-efficiency all-polymer solar cells with low energy loss	75
Electrolyte engineering toward high-energy-density lithium-ion batteries with high-voltage Li-rich layered oxide cathodes	74
Self-aligned vertical short-channel 2D transistors for CMOS inverter and digital logic circuit	71
Stepwise donor aggregation and acceptor fibrillization achieve 20% efficiency in bilayer organic solar cells by reducing trap states and balancing charge mobility	70
Cutting-edge strategies for efficient low-concentration CO2 photoreduction	69
Two-dimensional van der Waals ferroelectrics: A pathway to next-generation devices in memory and neuromorphic computing	69
Capacitive contribution matters in facilitating high power battery materials toward fast-charging alkali metal ion batteries	69
A comprehensive review of template-assisted porous carbons: Modern preparation methods and advanced applications	67
Insights into the fundamental interactions within Li-ion battery electrolyte components and the solvation structure-property relationships	66
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Photocatalysts designed using nuclear energy radioactive technology for energy conversion and environmental remediation	63
Recent progress in materials science and engineering towards flexible omnidirectional sensor	61
Organic microelectrode arrays for bioelectronic applications	58
Tailoring the injection action of oxygen over top-surface of bismuth sulfide to change reactive electron transfer path for flexible NO2 sensors	57
MIP-based wearable sweat sensors: From materials design to integrated systems	57
23.6 % Efficient perovskite-organic tandem photovoltaics enabled by recombination layer engineering	56
Aqueous organic nanoparticle-mediated precise modulation of -donor-acceptor interfaces enhances exciton dissociation towards 20.6 % efficiency in green solvent-processed organic solar cells	54
Emerging applications of metal-organic frameworks and derivatives in solar cells: Recent advances and challenges	53
A review on additive manufacturing of piezoelectric ceramics: From feedstock development to properties of sintered parts	52
Advanced Pt electrocatalysts: Enabling highly active and durable seawater hydrogen production	51
Terpolymer donors incorporating Dichloroquinoxaline segments enable 19.10% efficiency all-polymer solar cells with extremely high open-circuit voltage of 0.986 V	50
Water‐Induced Modulation of Bipolaron Formation in N-type Polymeric Mixed Conductors	49
Internal resistance reduction strategies for high-power and fast-charging Lithium-ion batteries	48
Lead-free single crystal metal halide perovskite detectors	47
In-situ stress-induced modulation of Moiré pattern configuration and electromechanical response in twisted 2D heterostructure	47
High-performance tin perovskite transistors through formate pseudohalide engineering	46
Sustainable materials and system architectures for wearable sweat sensing	45
Microfluidic synthesis of MOFs, COFs, and HOFs: Insights and advances	44
A systematic investigation on pyridine derived solid additives inducing fibrillar morphology for highly efficient organic solar cells with over 20 % efficiency	44
Laser crystals from combination paradigm to local structure design: A review on rational design principles, spectroscopic properties and laser applications	44
Directed charge transfer of Zn-O bridge of atomistic tandem dual Z-scheme heterojunction for photocatalytic CO2 reduction	44
Graphdiyne-based molecular active materials and devices for emerging smart applications	44
Rational design of two-dimensional MXene-based materials for lithium-sulfur batteries	42
Density functional theory and molecular dynamics simulations for resistive switching research	41
Temperature stability of perovskite-structured lead-free piezoceramics: Evaluation methods, improvement strategies, and future perspectives	40
Advancements in functionalized high-performance separators for lithium-sulfur batteries	40
Emerging trends and challenges in thermal interface materials: A comprehensive perspective from fundamentals to applications	40
Unraveling reaction mechanisms in electrocatalytic urea synthesis: the power of in situ characterization	40
Sustainable LiFePO4 and LiMnxFe1-xPO4 (x=0.1–1) cathode materials for lithium-ion batteries: A systematic review from mine to chassis	40
3D printing of personalized catheters with smart pH-responsive coating for improved functionality, cytocompatibility, and anti-bacterial characteristics	39
Hydrogenated metal oxide semiconductors for photoelectrochemical water splitting: Recent advances and future prospects	38
Corrigendum to “On-chip atomristors” [Mater. Sci. Eng.: R: Rep. 165 (2025) 101006]	38
Helical polyisocyanides with thermally activated delayed fluorescence pendants for efficient circularly polarized light emission and detection	37
Machine learning-enhanced photocatalysis for environmental sustainability: Integration and applications	37
1D and 2D nanostructures of transition metal dichalcogenides: Toward functional devices and sustainable technologies	37
Two-dimensional materials van der Waals assembly enabling scalable smart textiles	36
Recent progress in vanadium dioxide: The multi-stimuli responsive material and its applications	36

Chlorophyll–amino acid bionic cascade strategy for efficient and stable wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells	35
Compositional design of Ni-based superalloys for additive manufacturing: Progress and perspectives	35
Sustainable soil decontamination via triboelectric-electrokinetic heavy metal removal	35
2D hybrid and biodegradable piezoelectric nanogenerators for self-powered systems: Next generation sustainable energy	35
The critical role of rare-earth elements in solid-state electrolytes for all-solid-state fluoride-ion batteries	35
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Recent progress of hydrogel-based bioelectronics for mechanophysiological signal sensing	35
Integration of Ag-based threshold switching devices in silicon microchips	34
Alginate fiber anchored conductive coordination frameworks for ultrastable light-gas dual sensors with synergistic effect	34
Emerging materials and applications from thermally evaporated electronic films	34
Sterilizable vertical n-type organic electrochemical transistors for skin-conformal ECG monitoring	34
Synthesis, properties, and applications of carbyne nanocrystals	34
Hetero-layered 2D materials: Scalable preparation and energy applications	33
Alignment engineering in thermal materials	33
Self-confined oxidation domains in dual-metal sulfide catalyst enables active sites for selective photoconversion of carbon dioxide to methanol by pure water	33
Progress of lithium manganese iron phosphate in blended cathode materials	32
Advances in multi-atom catalysts for electrocatalytic applications	32
Directional freeze-casting of aerogels: Structure, properties, and applications	32
Bioinspired C/C composites with long-duration ablation resistance for thermal protection up to 2400 °C	32
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The marriage of biochemistry and nanotechnology for non-invasive real-time health monitoring	31
A scalable, tunable, electrochemical dissolution method for anchoring single-atom catalysts on 2d sheets of molybdenum disulfide	30
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	30
Soft magnetic amorphous alloys and their derivatives	30
Laser-based engineering strategies for biomedical and healthcare devices	30
A review of lithium–sulfur batteries at different working conditions: The role of ambient temperature, external force, and electromagnetic field	30
Two-dimensional materials for comprehensive environmental remediation: From water purification to carbon capture	30
Sliding ferroelectricity in two-dimensional materials and device applications	29
Photodetectors based on two-dimensional materials/ferroelectrics hybrid system: Physics, structures, and applications	29
Atomic-scale vacancy engineering unlocks basal-plane catalytic activity in metallic WSe2 for reversible oxygen electrocatalysis	29
Deep eutectic solvents as a ‘multifunctional operating platform’ for nanocellulose production and modification: A review on sustainable composite advancements	28
Metal-organic-framework-derived dual-atom catalysts: from synthesis to electrocatalytic applications	28
Triterpenoid saponin-based supramolecular host-guest injectable hydrogels inhibit the growth of melanoma via ROS-mediated apoptosis	28
Advancements in direct recycling technologies for lithium-ion battery cathodes: Overcoming challenges in cathode regeneration	28
Bioinspired artificial vision system based on photoelectric memristors	27
Accessing new dimensions in high-resolution materials exploration by cryo-electron microscopy	26
Advancing the frontiers of EV tribology with 2D materials – A critical perspective	26
Recent applications of machine learning in alloy design: A review	26
Mimosa-inspired self-powered triboelectric-photonic organic transistor memory for mechano-optical sensing and adaptive protection	26
Harnessing point defects for advanced Cu-based catalysts in electrochemical CO2 reduction	26
Neuromorphic peripheral sensory-computer interface embodied by two-dimensional ultrasensitive circuits	26
Challenges and prospectives of sodium-containing solid-state electrolyte materials for rechargeable metal batteries	25
Evaluating lead-based vs. lead-free perovskites for environmentally sustainable indoor photovoltaics	25
Materials design of silicon based ceramic coatings for high temperature oxidation protection	24
Aerogel-based solar-powered water production from atmosphere and ocean: A review	24
Carbon dots for reactive oxygen species modulation	24
Advances in oxygen-containing functional groups-modified hard carbon anodes for sodium-ion batteries	23
Exploring the potential of hydroxyapatite-based materials in biomedicine: A comprehensive review	23
Highly elastic, lightweight, and high-performance all-aerogel triboelectric nanogenerator for self-powered intelligent fencing training	23
Synergistic photo-electro-piezo effects in a polypyrrole/MnO2-PVDF nanofiber membrane for higher energy efficiency of hybrid solar evaporation systems	23
Amorphization by mechanical deformation	22
Catalytic materials based on metals (ions) used in the upcycling of plastics and polymers into fuels and valuable chemicals as part of sustainable development	22
Novel 2D MBenes-synthesis, structure, properties with excellent performance in energy conversion and storage: A review	22
Photoelectric dual mode sensing system based on one-step fabricated heterojunction artificial synapses device	22
Synergistically designed carbon-based hybrid non-contact triboelectric-and-electromagnetic nanogenerator with ultralong charge retention for wearable and ambient electromagnetic-waste energy harvestin	22
Hybrid organic-inorganic functional nanocomposites: From basis to applications in stretchable sensing and energy devices	21
Ultraviolet photoluminescent materials from traditional ion-activated phosphors to emerging carbon dots and perovskites	21
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Unraveling the potential of MXenes as multifunctional cathodes: Innovations and challenges for next-generation energy storage systems	21
Simultaneous solar power harnessing and water treatment for water-energy sustainability	21
Heterostructured stainless steel: Properties, current trends, and future perspectives	21
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Exploring Niobium oxide-based materials for fast-charging lithium-ion anodes: Insights from structure to property	20
Strategies to overcome the efficiency-stability conundrum of organic solar cells	20
Fully transparent flexible 2D molybdenum disulfide transistors	20
Emerging soft medical robots for clinical translations from diagnosis through therapy to rehabilitation	20
A guided review of machine learning in the design and application for pore nanoarchitectonics of carbon materials	20
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Photodegradable hydrogels: Connecting network evolution and material properties by a photo-chemo-mechanical coupling model	20
Advances in ionic conductive hydrogels for skin sensor applications	19
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Enhancing water retention in hydrogels under extreme conditions: Strategies, applications and challenges	19
Liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) in synthetic biosystems	19
Additive manufacturing of Ti2AlNb alloys: A review of process, microstructure, property relationships	19
Innovative advances and challenges in solid oxide electrolysis cells: Exploring surface segregation dynamics in perovskite electrodes	19
Recent advances in inoculation treatment for powder-based additive manufacturing of aluminium alloys	19
Thermoelectric coolers for on-chip thermal management: Materials, design, and optimization	19
β–phase hydroxide-steered inner-hosted metal sites for exceptional hydrogen production	19
3D printing for all-solid-state batteries	18
A comprehensive review of layered transition metal oxide cathodes for sodium-ion batteries: The latest advancements and future perspectives	18

Viruses as biomaterials	18
Tailoring cyano-functionalized covalent organic frameworks with highly ordered charge network structure for efficient hydrogen peroxide photosynthesis	18
Phase separation in intrinsically stretchable electronics: Mechanisms, functions and applications	18
Achieving high-performance bio-inspired perovskite solar cells via molecular-level dual-function interface engineering	18
Monolithic soft robotics enabled by programmable materials	18
Advances in 2D materials for wearable biomonitoring	18
Air-breathing cathode for aluminum–air battery: From architecture to fabrication and evaluation	18
High-entropy battery materials: Revolutionizing energy storage with structural complexity and entropy-driven stabilization	18
Two-dimensional halide perovskites spacer for stable perovskite solar cells: A review	17
In-situ X-ray absorption spectroscopy in hydrogen evolution reaction: Insights and applications	17
Recent advances in biomaterials and structural design of 3D printed multiphasic scaffolds for osteochondral regeneration	17
In-situ reconstruction of electrocatalysts for efficient energy and environmental electrocatalytic reactions	17
20.5 % efficient ternary organic photovoltaics using an asymmetric small-molecular acceptor to manipulate intermolecular packing and reduce energy losses	17
Neuromorphic sensing and computing in a versatile thermally grown Fe–W–O–S nanocomposite memristor	17
Monolithic three-dimensional integration with 2D material-based p-type transistors	16
Advancing the integration of covalent-organic-framework with organic, inorganic, and polymeric materials for light-assisted green H2 generation: A review of emerging trends	16
Improved rate capability and energy density of high-mass hybrid supercapacitor realized through long-term cycling stability testing and selective electrode design	16
Advanced porous MOF materials and technologies for high-efficiency ppm-level toxic gas separation	16
Low-potential Li2C2O4 prelithiation catalyzed by 2D MoN with dominant (002) crystal face for high-energy lithium-ion batteries	16
Recent advances in potential high entropy materials for electrocatalysis applications	16
High-energy-density halide and sulfide-based solid-state batteries: Interface engineering and performance optimization	15
Single-molecule device: Sn-phthalocyanine on an in-plane hBN-graphene heterostructure	15
Recent progress on chiral perovskites as chiroptical active layers for next-generation LEDs	15
Flexible 2D MXenes for wearable next-generation energy storage applications	15
Ultra-efficient and stable Janus interface to construct high-performance sulfide-based all-solid-state lithium metal batteries	15
Sustainable polymers: Recycling and reprocessing mechanisms using reversible and dynamic covalent bonds	15
Advances in polysaccharide-based food packaging: Functionalization strategies and sustainability considerations	15
Applications and multidisciplinary perspective on 3D printing techniques: Recent developments and future trends	14
Solid-state additive manufacturing of shape-memory ceramic reinforced composites	14
Interaction chemistry of functional groups for natural biopolymer-based hydrogel design	14
Low temperature interfacial reaction in 3D IC nanoscale materials	14
Perovskite nanocrystal superlattices and their application in light-emitting devices	14
3D/4D printing of stimuli-responsive polymers in biomedical engineering: Materials, stimulations, and applications	14
Artificial Merkel discs in van der Waals heterostructures for bio-inspired tactile sensing	14
Ways forward with conductive hydrogels: Classifications, properties, and applications in flexible electronic and energy gadgets	13
Multifunctional nanomaterials, systems, and algorithms for neuromorphic computing applications: Autonomous systems and wearable robotics	13
Structural, light emitting, and photoelectrical properties of multilayered 2D mixed alloys of gallium monochalcogenides	13
Biomass-based thermal insulation materials: Design strategies, multifunctional integration, and prospects	13
Temperature-switchable electrolyte with desirable phase transition behavior for thermal protection of lithium-ion batteries	13
Advanced design strategies and multifunctional applications of Nanocellulose/MXene composites: A comprehensive review	13
Selector-only-memory device using chalcogenide thin film in a 4k crossbar array	13
Borophene: Challenges in stability and pathways to synthesis	13
Solid-state hydrogen storage alloys for production-storage and transportation-application coupling at ambient temperature: A review	12
Alginate-based materials: Enhancing properties through multiphase formulation design and processing innovation	12
Unveiling the potential of flexible perovskite photovoltaics: From lab to fab	12
Smart fire-warning materials and sensors: Design principle, performances, and applications	12
A bonded phosphorus source strategy for Co-Co2P heterojunction catalysts via In Situ phase reconstruction toward long-life zinc-air batteries	11
High-energy LiFePO4 battery with methodically controlled dry electrode processing	11
Rise of graphene in novel piezoresistive sensing applications: A review on recent development and prospect	11
Hybrid 4D printing of flexible multifunctional composites by multi jet fusion and direct ink writing	11
Bio-inspired hierarchical meta-aerogel for scalable and efficient thermal insulation	11
Advancing water collection efficiency in hybrid solar evaporators: key factors, strategic innovations, and synergistic applications	10
Rational designs of mechanical metamaterials: Formulations, architectures, tessellations and prospects	10
Substitutional doping of 2D transition metal dichalcogenides for device applications: Current status, challenges and prospects	10
Biodegradable polymers from lignocellulosic biomass and synthetic plastic waste: An emerging alternative for biomedical applications	10
Coordinating energy-level alignment and morphology in perovskite–organic heterostructures for efficient and stable solar cells	10
Data-driven approaches for functional ceramics	10
Fatigue and damage tolerance performance of additively-manufactured titanium alloys for structural application: A comprehensive review	10
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