Materials Today

Papers
(The TQCC of Materials Today is 31. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-05-01 to 2025-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Phase transition in two-dimensional monolayer (1L)-molybdenum disulfide induced by atomic S-basal plane gliding via synchrotron X-ray monochromatic beam radiation for superior electronic performance755
COVER375
Nanoparticles target developing lung tissue321
Front cover - Rainer Adelung et al.298
Colourful solar panels could be on the way279
Bio-based nanofibers promise versatile aerogels279
Front cover - Zhiguo He et al.274
Front cover - Qiang Zhang et al.274
How silicate nanoparticles can protect historic buildings256
New shock-absorbing material could improve safety of helmets and vehicles254
Inner cover 4 - Jing Liu et al.252
First 3D-printed flexible OLED display demonstrated247
2D perovskitoids for enhanced photovoltaic stability238
3D printed materials for combating antimicrobial resistance232
A NIR-II-emitting gold nanocluster-based drug delivery system for smartphone-triggered photodynamic theranostics with rapid body clearance226
On the role of charge transfer excitations in non-fullerene acceptors for organic photovoltaics223
Strongly enhanced charge density via gradient nano-doping for high performance elastic-material-based triboelectric nanogenerators222
Intrinsic weaknesses of Co-free Ni–Mn layered cathodes for electric vehicles222
3D bioprinting of multicellular scaffolds for osteochondral regeneration198
Degradation mechanisms and lifetime extending strategy of phosphorescent and thermally activated delayed-fluorescence organic light-emitting diodes196
Rapid, one-pot, non-toxic and scalable synthesis of boron nitride nano-onions via lamp ablation192
Advanced interfacial phase change material: Structurally confined and interfacially extended superlattice190
All-cellulose hydrogel with ultrahigh stretchability exceeding 40000%183
Nanograin–glass dual-phasic, elasto-flexible, fatigue-tolerant, and heat-insulating ceramic sponges at large scales180
New printing skin method helps heal chronic wounds174
Assessing how biowaste can be used in optical applications172
Editorial Board170
Recycling PVC for a greener world169
Front cover - Hang Zou et al.166
Flexible patch gives wounds the signal to heal164
Molecular sweat sensor offers quick drug detection162
Stable molten salts hold the key to solar storage162
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Pathways towards truly brain-like computing primitives158
Observation of large Rashba spin–orbit coupling at room temperature in compositionally engineered perovskite single crystals and application in high performance photodetectors154
Large-area photo-patterning of initially conductive EGaIn particle-assembled film for soft electronics154
Self-healing solid-state polymer electrolytes for high-safety and long-cycle lithium-ion batteries152
Anion-driven enabled functional nanomaterials from metal and metal oxide nanoparticles147
Biofabrication of engineered tissues by 3D bioprinting of tissue specific high cell-density bioinks146
Applications, materials, and fabrication of micro glass parts and devices: An overview142
Dispersion-free highly accurate color recognition using excitonic 2D materials and machine learning137
Energy-saving gas separation with boron nitride nanosheets136
Resolving the early-stage nucleus structure and evolution in atomic systems135
Supersonic puncture-healable and impact resistant covalent adaptive networks132
Surface-engineered chlorella alleviated hypoxic tumor microenvironment for enhanced chemotherapy and immunotherapy of first-line drugs130
Metals beyond tomorrow: Balancing supply, demand, sustainability, substitution, and innovations130
The structure, material and performance of multi-functional tactile sensor and its application in robot field: A review130
Ferroelectric interface for efficient sodium metal cycling in anode-free solid-state batteries126
Intelligent systems using triboelectric, piezoelectric, and pyroelectric nanogenerators124
Interfacial engineering of heterogeneous catalysts for electrocatalysis124
Controllable structure-engineered janus and alloy polymorphic monolayer transition metal dichalcogenides by plasma-assisted selenization process toward high-yield and wafer-scale production123
Chain engineering of carbonyl polymers for sustainable lithium-ion batteries123
Pushing thermoelectric generators toward energy harvesting from the human body: Challenges and strategies122
Multi-field driven hybrid catalysts for CO2 reduction: Progress, mechanism and perspective122
Chemically and mechanically defined hyaluronan hydrogels emulate the extracellular matrix for unbiased in vivo and in vitro organoid formation and drug testing in cancer121
Dynamic evolution of zinc directional deposition: Toward precise interface manipulation for reversible zinc metal anodes119
Tailoring drug delivery systems by microfluidics for tumor therapy119
Ultrathin FeTe nanosheets with tetragonal and hexagonal phases synthesized by chemical vapor deposition118
A reversible perovskite air electrode for active and durable oxygen reduction and evolution reactions via the A-site entropy engineering116
Cascades of Fano resonances in light scattering by dielectric particles116
Continuous production of Cl-terminated MXenes by bubbling chemical vapor growth in molten salt116
Combining clays and crustacean shells to make a high-performance nanogenerator114
Wearable textile captures energy from body movement to power devices112
New nano semiconductor materials show promise111
Se takes dual role in CdTe solar cell passivation110
Synthetic shape-shifting collagen with potential biomedical applications109
MOF sensor detects iodine gas with outstanding sensitivity109
Capturing the ultrahigh temperature response of materials with sub-scale tensile testing109
Strongly enhanced electromechanical coupling in atomically thin transition metal dichalcogenides108
Editorial Note: Wettability-patterned microchip for emerging biomedical materials and technologies by Yiwei Li, Bi-Feng Liu and Xingcai Zhang [Materials Today 51 (2021) 273–293]107
Spontaneous heteroassembly of 2D semiconducting van der Waals materials in random solution phase106
Advanced triboelectric materials for liquid energy harvesting and emerging application103
Unraveling the molecular mechanisms of antisolvent action in localized high-concentration electrolytes for lithium metal batteries103
Mechanochemistry: Toward green synthesis of metal–organic frameworks101
A minimally designed PD-L1-targeted nanocomposite for positive feedback-based multimodal cancer therapy99
Electrodeposition-enabled, electrically-transduced sensors and biosensors98
Front cover - Alexander Balandin et al.96
Design principles of microneedles for drug delivery and sampling applications96
Front cover - Lin Ding et al.94
MXene–polymer composite blocks electromagnetic pollution93
New 3D printing technique reduces part deformation93
Light-triggered nanoparticles hit the target91
Tribology of the diamond-silica interface90
Cure-on-demand 3D printing of complex geometries for enhanced tactile sensing in soft robotics and extended reality90
Bioinspired soft robot walks on water90
Editorial Board88
Electrospray printing: Unravelling the history of a support free three-dimensional additive manufacturing technology87
Editorial Board87
Diverse bio-sensing and therapeutic applications of plasmon enhanced nanostructures86
Recent progress on single-atom catalysts for CO2 electroreduction86
Reconfigurable dual-mode optical encryption enabled by block copolymer photonic crystal with micro-imprinted holographic metasurface86
Hydrogel-enabled, local administration and combinatorial delivery of immunotherapies for cancer treatment86
Carbon nanotube materials for future integrated circuit applications85
Highly efficient thermoelectric cooling performance of ultrafine-grained and nanoporous materials84
Periodical concentration of surface plasmon polaritons by wave interference in metallic film with nanocavity array83
A stable LaB6 nanoneedle field-emission electron source for atomic resolution imaging with a transmission electron microscope82
Amplifying oxidation stress and T-cell activation by bioactive layered double hydroxide sonosensitizers for enhanced cancer immunotherapy82
Structure–performance correlation guided applications of covalent organic frameworks81
pH-responsive dual-functional hydrogel integrating localized delivery and anti-cancer activities for highly effective therapy in PDX of OSCC81
Wrinkle formation in synthesized graphene and 2D materials81
The influence of the flexoelectric effect on materials properties with the emphasis on photovoltaic and related applications: A review81
Emerging 2D nanomaterials for biomedical applications81
S-scheme heterojunction photocatalysts based on 2D materials80
The taming of the screw: Dislocation cores in BCC metals and alloys79
Superb storage and energy saving separation of hydrocarbon gases in boron nitride nanosheets via a mechanochemical process79
Biobased polyurethane foams outperform those made from petroleum79
Progress in solvent-free dry-film technology for batteries and supercapacitors79
Polymer film breakdown driven by empty space78
Bacteria-loaded ink prints bone-like 3D biocomposites78
Scalable upcycling of polyesters could reduce plastic waste76
New nanocomposite coating improves pulp materials for food packaging76
Improved toxicity test reveals risk posed by nanomaterials76
Magnetic control of cell sheets promises new insights75
Mussel glue could inspire new surgical adhesives75
COVER73
Wearable chip made of polymers helps precision medicine73
Old approach promises new self-healing composites73
Nanowires help push to cheaper and more efficient solar cells72
CONTENTS 272
Multifunctional porous soft bioelectronics71
Editorial Note: 3D-Printable Colloidal Photonic Crystals by Junlong Liao †, Changqing Ye †, Jie Guo, Carlos Ezio Garciamendez-Mijares, Prajwal Agrawal, Xiao Kuang, Julia Olga Japo, Zixuan Wang, Xuan M71
3D scaffolds for neurons promise better transplants71
Editorial Board70
Targeting activation of cGAS-STING signaling pathway by engineered biomaterials for enhancing cancer immunotherapy70
High-performance in domain matching epitaxial La:HfO2 film memristor for spiking neural network system application70
Soft gallstone-crushing robots70
Chemotherapeutics-enabled apoptosis-pyroptosis switch to trigger adaptive and innate immunity for metastatic breast cancer immunotherapy69
Exciton versus free carrier emission: Implications for photoluminescence efficiency and amplified spontaneous emission thresholds in quasi-2D and 3D perovskites68
Solute coupling governed complex behaviours of precipitate/matrix interfaces in Al alloys68
Prospects for practical anode-free sodium batteries67
Liquid metal enabled plant injectable electronics67
MXene filled hydrogel and aerogel composites67
Single-atom catalysts with bimetallic centers for high-performance electrochemical CO2 reduction66
A transparent crystal with giant birefringence arising from π-electron anisotropy66
Superior high-temperature mechanical properties and microstructural features of LPBF-printed In625-based metal matrix composites66
Electrocatalytic upgrading of nitrogenous wastes into value-added chemicals: A review66
In situ forming pH/ROS-responsive niche-like hydrogel for ultrasound-mediated multiple therapy in synergy with potentiating anti-tumor immunity66
ZnO-based hybrid nanocomposite for high-performance resistive switching devices: Way to smart electronic synapses65
Tunable molecular transport and sieving enabled by covalent organic framework with programmable surface charge65
Completely crystalline carbon containing graphite-like crystal enables 99.5% initial coulombic efficiency for Na-ion batteries64
Thermally insulative thermoelectric argyrodites64
Dual-targeting nanozyme combined with aPD-L1-based immunotherapy for combating cancer recurrence and metastasis64
3D optomechanical metamaterials64
Ultralow line edge roughness of hybrid multilayer Extreme ultraviolet resist with vertical molecular wire structure64
Strong interlayer coupling and long-lived interlayer excitons in two-dimensional perovskite derivatives and transition metal dichalcogenides van der Waals heterostructures63
A review of material aspects in developing direct Z-scheme photocatalysts63
Responsive biomaterials for 3D bioprinting: A review62
The remediation of nano-/microplastics from water59
A non-consumable argon plasma anode for carbon-free electrochemical ironmaking59
Self-reinforcing nano-spearhead drives the efficacy of CAR-T cells against progressive triple negative breast cancer59
Piezoelectric nanoparticles deliver double blow to brain tumors58
Electron beam radiation could enhance materials in electronic devices57
Functional implanted medical sensor using gold nanoparticles57
Graphene oxide composite fibers muscle in56
Graphene oxide on the brain56
Taking steps towards new carbon structures55
Designing biomolecules for adaptive properties55
Graphene oxide improves barrier properties of biodegradable composites55
New artificial muscle material could help in robotics55
CONTENTS 155
Seaweed molecules successful in synthetic vascular grafts55
3D piezoelectric makes flexible energy harvester55
Silicate glass-to-glass hermetic bonding for encapsulation of next-generation optoelectronics: A review54
CONTENTS 154
Topology and curvature effects in the photonics of ring – split ring – cuboid transitions54
FieldPerceiver: Domain agnostic transformer model to predict multiscale physical fields and nonlinear material properties through neural ologs54
Wireless electronic-free mechanical metamaterial implants53
Emerging electrochemical additive manufacturing technology for advanced materials: Structures and applications53
Bio-inspired 4D printed regenerative thermosets enabled by synergistic dynamic reactions53
Intercalation-driven tunability in two-dimensional layered materials: Synthesis, properties, and applications53
Unveiling deformation twin nucleation and growth mechanisms in BCC transition metals and alloys53
Hole transporting materials in inorganic CsPbI3−Br solar cells: Fundamentals, criteria and opportunities53
Structural insights into solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on lithium metal anode: From design strategies to the stability evaluation52
A New Ternary Co-Free Layered Cathode, Li[Ni1--Ti Al ]O2, for High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries52
Magneto-responsive liquid crystalline elastomer nanocomposites52
Selective area regrowth and doping for vertical gallium nitride power devices: Materials challenges and recent progress52
Metal-free carbon-based catalysts design for oxygen reduction reaction towards hydrogen peroxide: From 3D to 0D52
Functional materials for powering and implementing next-generation miniature sensors52
Additive manufacturing personalizes implants51
New eco-friendly material could replace plastic packaging51
Counterbalancing the interplay between electrochromism and energy storage for efficient electrochromic devices51
Stability of perovskite materials and devices51
Improved perovskite photovoltaic cells using anti-reflective layer51
Pinecones present an open and shut case51
Advances in organoid-on-a-chip for recapitulation of human physiological events51
How to enhance the C2 products selectivity of copper-based catalysts towards electrochemical CO2 reduction?—A review51
Omnidirectional elastic constraint-based embedded 3D printing in non-yield stress fluids for engineering complex tissues51
Thermoplastic waste recycled into useful composite51
‘Digital’ ivory promises ethical repairs of artefacts51
Unleashing the potential of industry viable roll-to-roll compatible technologies for perovskite solar cells: Challenges and prospects51
Materials and technologies for multifunctional, flexible or integrated supercapacitors and batteries51
Polymer semiconductors: A unique platform for photocatalytic hydrogen peroxide production51
Editorial Board50
Front cover – Jan Genzer et al.50
Silver-doped bone scaffolds combat infection50
Additive manufacturing method gets a radio frequency speed boost50
Microparticles by microfluidic lithography49
Front cover - Junlong Liao et al.49
Plasmonic nanomaterials: A versatile phototheranostic platform of cancers48
Nanomaterials for adsorption and conversion of CO2 under gentle conditions48
Thermodynamic analysis and perspective of aqueous metal-sulfur batteries48
Dynamic physical network constructed by tripartite H-bonds in artificial SEI to shape ultra-long life dendrite-free lithium-metal anodes48
Multiplexed biosensor for point-of-care COVID-19 monitoring: CRISPR-powered unamplified RNA diagnostics and protein-based therapeutic drug management48
Freezing-derived functional materials47
Development and progress in acoustic phase-gradient metamaterials for wavefront modulation47
Inkjet-printed BPA sensors show promise for use in food safety47
Emerging colored and transparent radiative cooling: Fundamentals, progress, and challenges47
Polymer dielectrics for capacitive energy storage: From theories, materials to industrial capacitors46
MXene guides microwaves through 3D polymeric structures46
Electromagnetic-stimulated untethered amphibious soft robot with multimodal locomotion45
How amorphous CoOx(OH)y-Pd nanocomposite endows high performance and durability in methanol oxidation reaction45
Metal hydride mediated water splitting: Electrical energy saving and decoupled H2/O2 generation45
Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs) for heterogeneous catalysis: Recent trends in design and synthesis with structure-activity relationship45
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The effects of microplastics on cell membranes exposed44
Inner cover 2 - Dong Ha Kim et al.44
Fast-charging cathode materials for lithium & sodium ion batteries44
Improvements to elastic polymer could reduce plastic pollution44
Chemically complex intermetallic alloys: A new frontier for innovative structural materials44
3D printed graphite structures43
Quasicrystal from the first nuclear explosion is promising new material42
Editor’s Note on: Protein-protected metal nanoclusters as diagnostic and therapeutic platforms for biomedical applications42
Harvesting wave energy to help monitor our oceans42
Using woodlice to find gold nanoparticles42
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Microenvironmentally enhanced supramolecular hydrogels reverse multiple dilemmas in bone infection41
Making the most of your electrons: Challenges and opportunities in characterizing hybrid interfaces with STEM41
Positive temperature coefficient materials for intelligent overload protection in the new energy era40
De novo design of allochroic zwitterions40
Revolutionizing ion mobility spectrometry: Rapid and cost-efficient manufacturing of drift tubes using additive manufacturing with coaxial filament40
Nitric oxide-assisted mucus-walking zwitterionic nanocomplexes for synergistic treatment of severe respiratory infectious disease40
Iron oxide nanoparticle-mediated radiation delivery for glioblastoma treatment40
Metal–organic frameworks containing uncoordinated nitrogen: Preparation, modification, and application in adsorption39
Oxygen-dislocation interaction-mediated nanotwinned nanomartensites in ultra-strong and ductile titanium alloys39
Correlative analysis of structure and chemistry of LixFePO4 platelets using 4D-STEM and X-ray ptychography39
Unsupervised physics-informed disentanglement of multimodal materials data39
Self-assembled liquid metal nanoporous film with durability for efficient phase-change thermal energy management via surface and interface engineering39
Structural and functional tailoring of interfacial solar evaporators using 3D printing38
Status and strategies for fabricating flexible oxide ceramic micro-nanofiber materials38
Twisted cuprate van der Waals heterostructures with controlled Josephson coupling38
Emerging silk fibroin materials and their applications: New functionality arising from innovations in silk crosslinking38
Crossroads in the renaissance of rechargeable aqueous zinc batteries38
Highly adaptable SEI/CEI interfacial layers enabling remarkable performance of high-nickel solid-state batteries38
Achieving stable all-solid-state lithium-metal batteries by tuning the cathode-electrolyte interface and ionic/electronic transport within the cathode37
Bamboo inspires faster battery recharging37
Additive manufacturing electrochemistry: An overview of producing bespoke conductive additive manufacturing filaments37
Charge reconfiguration for breaking the V4+/V5+ redox barrier in sodium-based NASICON cathode with higher energy density37
Surface dissolution and amorphization of electrocatalysts during oxygen evolution reaction: Atomistic features and viewpoints37
Catalytic materials for lithium-sulfur batteries: mechanisms, design strategies and future perspective37
Nanoparticles add extra layer of security to anti-counterfeiting tags36
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