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Papers

(The median citation count of Materials Horizons is 3. 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 2020-11-01 to 2024-11-01.)

Article	Citations
Polydopamine antibacterial materials	311
Artificial intelligence and machine learning in design of mechanical materials	308
Bioinspired double network hydrogels: from covalent double network hydrogelsviahybrid double network hydrogels to physical double network hydrogels	307
Biomimetic anti-freezing polymeric hydrogels: keeping soft-wet materials active in cold environments	304
Polyphenol scaffolds in tissue engineering	253
Catalytic methods for chemical recycling or upcycling of commercial polymers	221
Balancing the mechanical, electronic, and self-healing properties in conductive self-healing hydrogel for wearable sensor applications	210
A self-reinforcing and self-healing elastomer with high strength, unprecedented toughness and room-temperature reparability	194
Synergy between dynamic covalent boronic ester and boron–nitrogen coordination: strategy for self-healing polyurethane elastomers at room temperature with unprecedented mechanical properties	187
Metal–organic frameworks for chemical sensing devices	183
A fully hydrophobic ionogel enables highly efficient wearable underwater sensors and communicators	178
Stimulus-driven liquid metal and liquid crystal network actuators for programmable soft robotics	166
Light-driven bimorph soft actuators: design, fabrication, and properties	160
Recent progress and challenges in solution blow spinning	155
Mussel foot protein inspired tough tissue-selective underwater adhesive hydrogel	151
Metal–semiconductor heterostructures for surface-enhanced Raman scattering: synergistic contribution of plasmons and charge transfer	148
Dual emission in purely organic materials for optoelectronic applications	142
Understanding, quantifying, and controlling the molecular ordering of semiconducting polymers: from novices to experts and amorphous to perfect crystals	137
Molecular engineering of a colorless, extremely tough, superiorly self-recoverable, and healable poly(urethane–urea) elastomer for impact-resistant applications	134
Functional separators towards the suppression of lithium dendrites for rechargeable high-energy batteries	126
Polymer dielectric films exhibiting superior high-temperature capacitive performance by utilizing an inorganic insulation interlayer	118
Material innovation and mechanics design for substrates and encapsulation of flexible electronics: a review	116
Engineered two-dimensional nanomaterials: an emerging paradigm for water purification and monitoring	110
Breaking through the “3.0 eV wall” of energy band gap in mid-infrared nonlinear optical rare earth chalcogenides by charge-transfer engineering	110
Narrowband organic photodetectors – towards miniaturized, spectroscopic sensing	107

Heterointerface optimization in a covalent organic framework-on-MXene for high-performance capacitive deionization of oxygenated saline water	107
Sensing–transducing coupled piezoelectric textiles for self-powered humidity detection and wearable biomonitoring	105
Environment tolerant, adaptable and stretchable organohydrogels: preparation, optimization, and applications	99
Thermally activated delayed fluorescence exciplex emitters for high-performance organic light-emitting diodes	98
Design of ultra-stretchable, highly adhesive and self-healable hydrogels via tannic acid-enabled dynamic interactions	96
Review on organosulfur materials for rechargeable lithium batteries	96
An unparalleled H-bonding and ion-bonding crosslinked waterborne polyurethane with super toughness and unprecedented fracture energy	95
Integration of efficient microwave absorption and shielding in a multistage composite foam with progressive conductivity modular design	95
Flexible boron nitride-based memristor forin situdigital and analogue neuromorphic computing applications	89
A flexible quasi-solid-state thermoelectrochemical cell with high stretchability as an energy-autonomous strain sensor	89
Nanozyme's catching up: activity, specificity, reaction conditions and reaction types	89
Approaching “stainless magnesium” by Ca micro-alloying	88
Advanced technologies for the fabrication of MOF thin films	88
Magnetic skyrmions for unconventional computing	88
A highly transparent ionogel with strength enhancement ability for robust bonding in an aquatic environment	87
An autonomously ultrafast self-healing, highly colourless, tear-resistant and compliant elastomer tailored for transparent electromagnetic interference shielding films integrated in flexible and optic	86
Synthesis and application of core–shell liquid metal particles: a perspective of surface engineering	85
Solution-processed electronics for artificial synapses	84
Toward autonomous design and synthesis of novel inorganic materials	83
Porous bioactive glass micro- and nanospheres with controlled morphology: developments, properties and emerging biomedical applications	82
An ultrastretchable, high-performance, and crosstalk-free proximity and pressure bimodal sensor based on ionic hydrogel fibers for human-machine interfaces	82
Nanofiber fabric based ion-gradient-enhanced moist-electric generator with a sustained voltage output of 1.1 volts	81
In situ identification of the electrocatalytic water oxidation behavior of a nickel-based metal–organic framework nanoarray	81
Adjustable dual temperature-sensitive hydrogel based on a self-assembly cross-linking strategy with highly stretchable and healable properties	80
Integrating molecular rigidity and chirality into thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitters for highly efficient sky-blue and orange circularly polarized electroluminescence	80
Nitroxide radical polymers for emerging plastic energy storage and organic electronics: fundamentals, materials, and applications	80
Non-flammable liquid electrolytes for safe batteries	79
A thermally conductive interface material with tremendous and reversible surface adhesion promises durable cross-interface heat conduction	78
Spinodal-modulated solid solution delivers a strong and ductile refractory high-entropy alloy	78
Recent advances in printed flexible heaters for portable and wearable thermal management	78
Dislocation-toughened ceramics	77
Advances in 4D printing of liquid crystalline elastomers: materials, techniques, and applications	76
Printing fabrication of large-area non-fullerene organic solar cells	76
Design strategies for improving the crystallinity of covalent organic frameworks and conjugated polymers: a review	76
High performance polarization-sensitive self-powered imaging photodetectors based on a p-Te/n-MoSe₂van der Waals heterojunction with strong interlayer transition	76
Super-stretchable and extreme temperature-tolerant supramolecular-polymer double-network eutectogels with ultrafast in situ adhesion and flexible electrochromic behaviour	75
Robust and multifunctional natural polyphenolic composites for water remediation	74
A bioinspired antibacterial and photothermal membrane for stable and durable clean water remediation	73
Advances in ultrasensitive piezoresistive sensors: from conventional to flexible and stretchable applications	72
Metal- and halide-free, solid-state polymeric water vapor sorbents for efficient water-sorption-driven cooling and atmospheric water harvesting	71
Hollow-porous fibers for intrinsically thermally insulating textiles and wearable electronics with ultrahigh working sensitivity	70
Flexible temperature sensors made of aligned electrospun carbon nanofiber films with outstanding sensitivity and selectivity towards temperature	70
A self-healing, recyclable and conductive gelatin/nanofibrillated cellulose/Fe³⁺hydrogel based on multi-dynamic interactions for a multifunctional strain sensor	70
Polyphenol-mediated chitin self-assembly for constructing a fully naturally resourced hydrogel with high strength and toughness	68
Gels as emerging anti-icing materials: a mini review	66
A bio-inspired, ultra-tough, high-sensitivity, and anti-swelling conductive hydrogel strain sensor for motion detection and information transmission	66
Microscopic local stiffening in a supramolecular hydrogel network expedites stem cell mechanosensing in 3D and bone regeneration	66
Strong underwater adhesion of injectable hydrogels triggered by diffusion of small molecules	64
Electrocatalysis of gold-based nanoparticles and nanoclusters	64
Multifunctional sound-absorbing and mechanical metamaterials via a decoupled mechanism design approach	63

Recent progress in electrochromic energy storage materials and devices: a minireview	62
Bio-inspired wettability patterns for biomedical applications	62
Challenges and prospects in the selective photoreduction of CO₂ to C1 and C2 products with nanostructured materials: a review	62
A multifunctional Fenton nanoagent for microenvironment-selective anti-biofilm and anti-inflammatory therapy	62
Highly thermoconductive yet ultraflexible polymer composites with superior mechanical properties and autonomous self-healing functionalityviaa binary filler strategy	61
Highly selective gas sensing enabled by filters	60
Conductive polymer based hydrogels and their application in wearable sensors: a review	60
Threshold switching memristor-based stochastic neurons for probabilistic computing	59
Structural complexity in Prussian blue analogues	59
Photoactive terahertz metasurfaces for ultrafast switchable sensing of colorectal cells	59
Diindolocarbazole – achieving multiresonant thermally activated delayed fluorescence without the need for acceptor units	58
Material design strategies to improve the performance of rechargeable magnesium–sulfur batteries	58
A melanin-inspired robust aerogel for multifunctional water remediation	58
Porous flexible frameworks: origins of flexibility and applications	58
Generative machine learning algorithm for lattice structures with superior mechanical properties	57
Unveiling the crucial contributions of electrostatic and dispersion interactions to the ultralong room-temperature phosphorescence of H-bond crosslinked poly(vinyl alcohol) films	57
Stable π-radical nanoparticles as versatile photosensitizers for effective hypoxia-overcoming photodynamic therapy	56
Niobium pentoxide based materials for high rate rechargeable electrochemical energy storage	56
Somatosensitive film soft crawling robots driven by artificial muscle for load carrying and multi-terrain locomotion	55
Ti₃C₂T_xMXene: from dispersions to multifunctional architectures for diverse applications	55
Ultra-small natural product based coordination polymer nanodots for acute kidney injury relief	55
Intrinsic carbon nanotube liquid crystalline elastomer photoactuators for high-definition biomechanics	55
Recent advances of metal telluride anodes for high-performance lithium/sodium–ion batteries	53
Design strategies for ceria nanomaterials: untangling key mechanistic concepts	53
Recent advances toward environment-friendly photodetectors based on lead-free metal halide perovskites and perovskite derivatives	53
A strategy for anode modification for future zinc-based battery application	52
3D printing of artificial skin patches with bioactive and optically active polymer materials for anti-infection and augmenting wound repair	52
Functional nanomaterials, synergisms, and biomimicry for environmentally benign marine antifouling technology	52
Magneto-sensitive photonic crystal ink for quick printing of smart devices with structural colors	51
Two-dimensional Ti₃C₂ MXene-based nanostructures for emerging optoelectronic applications	51
Trust is good, control is better: a review on monitoring and characterization techniques for flow battery electrolytes	50
Metal–organic framework (MOF) facilitated highly stretchable and fatigue-resistant ionogels for recyclable sensors	50
Self-healing liquid metal hydrogel for human–computer interaction and infrared camouflage	50
Tuning the reversibility of hair artificial muscles by disulfide cross-linking for sensors, switches, and soft robotics	50
Two-dimensional magneto-photoconductivity in non-van der Waals manganese selenide	50
Vesicle-based artificial cells: materials, construction methods and applications	50
Well-rounded devices: the fabrication of electronics on curved surfaces – a review	49
Porous organic polymers (POPs) for environmental remediation	49
A synergy between the push–pull electronic effect and twisted conformation for high-contrast mechanochromic AIEgens	49
Hydrogel- and organohydrogel-based stretchable, ultrasensitive, transparent, room-temperature and real-time NO₂ sensors and the mechanism	49
Ultrahigh energy storage performance of all-organic dielectrics at high-temperature by tuning the density and location of traps	49
A dual responsive photonic liquid for independent modulation of color brightness and hue	49
A lotus-inspired 3D biomimetic design toward an advanced solar steam evaporator with ultrahigh efficiency and remarkable stability	49
Regiospecific N-alkyl substitution tunes the molecular packing of high-performance non-fullerene acceptors	48
Applications of triarylborane materials in cell imaging and sensing of bio-relevant molecules such as DNA, RNA, and proteins	48
Embedding metal foam into metal–organic framework monoliths for triggering a highly efficient release of adsorbed atmospheric water by localized eddy current heating	48
Capacitive–piezoresistive hybrid flexible pressure sensor based on conductive micropillar arrays with high sensitivity over a wide dynamic range	48
Facilitating the acidic oxygen reduction of Fe–N–C catalysts by fluorine-doping	47
Liquid–liquid interfaces: a unique and advantageous environment to prepare and process thin films of complex materials	47
Piezo-photocatalytic effect mediating reactive oxygen species burst for cancer catalytic therapy	46
A processable, scalable, and stable full-color ultralong afterglow system based on heteroatom-free hydrocarbon doped polymers	46
Phase change mediated mechanically transformative dynamic gel for intelligent control of versatile devices	46
Polarization-perceptual anisotropic two-dimensional ReS₂ neuro-transistor with reconfigurable neuromorphic vision	46
Stimuli-responsive dynamic hydrogels: design, properties and tissue engineering applications	45
Progress on photocatalytic semiconductor hybrids for bacterial inactivation	45
Experimental validation of high thermoelectric performance in RECuZnP₂ predicted by high-throughput DFT calculations	45
Rb₂CdSi₄S₁₀: novel [Si₄S₁₀] T2-supertetrahedra-contained infrared nonlinear optical material with large band gap	44
Positive impact of chromophore flexibility on the efficiency of red thermally activated delayed fluorescence materials	44
Boron containing metal–organic framework for highly selective photocatalytic production of H₂O₂by promoting two-electron O₂reduction	44
Biomaterial-mediated internal radioisotope therapy	44
Design and synthesis of chromophores with enhanced electro-optic activities in both bulk and plasmonic–organic hybrid devices	43
Anion-modulated CoP electrode as bifunctional electrocatalyst for anion-exchange membrane hydrazine-assisted water electrolyser	43
Recyclable conductive nanoclay for direct in situ printing flexible electronics	43
Dynamic light scattering and transmission electron microscopy in drug delivery: a roadmap for correct characterization of nanoparticles and interpretation of results	42
An unsymmetrical thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitter enables orange-red electroluminescence with 31.7% external quantum efficiency	42
Visible-blind ultraviolet narrowband photomultiplication-type organic photodetector with an ultrahigh external quantum efficiency of over 1 000 000%	42
Engineering of flat bands and Dirac bands in two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks (COFs): relationships among molecular orbital symmetry, lattice symmetry, and electronic-structure characterist	42
Recent progress in field-assisted additive manufacturing: materials, methodologies, and applications	42
Distinguishing the respective determining factors for spectral broadening and concentration quenching in multiple resonance type TADF emitter systems	42
Self-standing boron nitride bulks enabled by liquid metals for thermal management	42
Modulating the optical properties and functions of organic molecules through polymerization	42
Upcycling of thermosetting polymers into high-value materials	41
Layer-dependent ferroelectricity in 2H-stacked few-layer α-In₂Se₃	41
Metal–organic framework-derived advanced oxygen electrocatalysts as air-cathodes for Zn–air batteries: recent trends and future perspectives	41
Boosting sluggish photocatalytic hydrogen evolution through piezo-stimulated polarization: a critical review	41
D–π*–A type planar chiral TADF materials for efficient circularly polarized electroluminescence	41
Biopolymer-based electrospun fibers in electrochemical devices: versatile platform for energy, environment, and health monitoring	41
Robust and stable dual-band electrochromic smart window with multicolor tunability	41
Alicyclic polyimides with large band gaps exhibit superior high-temperature capacitive energy storage	40
Substituent-dependent absorption and fluorescence properties of perylene bisimide radical anions and dianions	40

Nanopores in two-dimensional materials: accurate fabrication	40
Electrochemical preparation of nano/micron structure transition metal-based catalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction	40
Nucleic acid-driven aggregation-induced emission of Au nanoclusters for visualizing telomerase activity in living cells andin vivo	39
How machine learning can accelerate electrocatalysis discovery and optimization	39
Leveraging the advancements in functional biomaterials and scaffold fabrication technologies for chronic wound healing applications	39
Energy-efficient transistors: suppressing the subthreshold swing below the physical limit	39
Anisotropic conductive networks for multidimensional sensing	38
Stretchable solvent-free ionic conductor with self-wrinkling microstructures for ultrasensitive strain sensor	38
An ultra high performance, lead-free Bi₂WO₆:P(VDF-TrFE)-based triboelectric nanogenerator for self-powered sensors and smart electronic applications	38
Emerging iongel materials towards applications in energy and bioelectronics	38
2D oriented covalent organic frameworks for alcohol-sensory synapses	38
Rare-earth quantum cutting in metal halide perovskites – a review	37
Nanocomposite conductive hydrogels with Robust elasticity and multifunctional responsiveness for flexible sensing and wound monitoring	37
2D PtS nanorectangles/g-C₃N₄nanosheets with a metal sulfide–support interaction effect for high-efficiency photocatalytic H₂evolution	37
Enhancing of broadband sound absorption through soft matter	37
Are the rates of dexter transfer in TADF hyperfluorescence systems optically accessible?	37
2D-Material-integrated hydrogels as multifunctional protective skins for soft robots	37
An unfused-ring acceptor with high side-chain economy enabling 11.17% as-cast organic solar cells	37
Physical crosslinked hydrogel-derived smart windows: anti-freezing and fast thermal responsive performance	37
Polarity control of DNA adsorption enabling the surface functionalization of CuO nanozymes for targeted tumor therapy	36
The pursuit of stability in halide perovskites: the monovalent cation and the key for surface and bulk self-healing	36
Light-controlled versatile manipulation of liquid metal droplets: a gateway to future liquid robots	36
Superhydrophobic microstructures for better anti-icing performances: open-cell or closed-cell?	36
Criteria for evaluating lithium–air batteries in academia to correctly predict their practical performance in industry	36
Polymer-buried van der Waals magnets for promising wearable room-temperature spintronics	36
High-strength, low infrared-emission nonmetallic films for highly efficient Joule/solar heating, electromagnetic interference shielding and thermal camouflage	36
Achieving remarkable energy storage enhancement in polymer dielectrics via constructing an ultrathin Coulomb blockade layer of gold nanoparticles	35
Strain engineering of electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction	35
Selective spectral absorption of nanofibers for color-preserving daytime radiative cooling	35
Stimulus-responsive nonclose-packed photonic crystals: fabrications and applications	35
Recent advances in interface engineering of Fe/Co/Ni-based heterostructure electrocatalysts for water splitting	35
Multifunctionally wearable monitoring with gelatin hydrogel electronics of liquid metals	35
Low-molecular-weight supramolecular adhesives based on non-covalent self-assembly of a small molecular gelator	35
Achieving circularly polarized luminescence and large piezoelectric response in hybrid rare-earth double perovskite by a chirality induction strategy	35
An extended π-backbone for highly efficient near-infrared thermally activated delayed fluorescence with enhanced horizontal molecular orientation	35
Self-sensing coaxial muscle fibers with bi-lengthwise actuation	35
Cucurbituril-activated photoreaction of dithienylethene for controllable targeted lysosomal imaging and anti-counterfeiting	35
Multi-photoresponsive triphenylethylene derivatives with photochromism, photodeformation and room temperature phosphorescence	34
Intercorrelated ferroelectrics in 2D van der Waals materials	34
Aggregation-induced emission luminogen with excellent triplet–triplet upconversion efficiency for highly efficient non-doped blue organic light-emitting diodes	34
Deciphering the role of LiNO₃additives in Li–S batteries	34
Scalable functionalized liquid crystal elastomer fiber soft actuators with multi-stimulus responses and photoelectric conversion	34
Chemotherapeutic drug–DNA hybrid nanostructures for anti-tumor therapy	34
Exploring and expanding the Fe-terephthalate metal–organic framework phase space by coordination and oxidation modulation	34
Atomistic modeling of the mechanical properties: the rise of machine learning interatomic potentials	34
Oxygen vacancy modulated amorphous tungsten oxide films for fast-switching and ultra-stable dual-band electrochromic energy storage smart windows	34
A Lamellibranchia-inspired epidermal electrode for electrophysiology	33
A biomimetic closed-loop recyclable, long-term durable, extreme-condition resistant, flame-retardant nanocoating synthesized by reversible flocculation assembly	33
SnSe, the rising star thermoelectric material: a new paradigm in atomic blocks, building intriguing physical properties	33
The fundamentals and applications of piezoelectric materials for tumor therapy: recent advances and outlook	33
High-efficiency organic solar cells processed from a real green solvent	33
Mechanically induced single-molecule white-light emission of excited-state intramolecular proton transfer (ESIPT) materials	33
Polymeric nanoparticle-based nanovaccines for cancer immunotherapy	33
Bioadhesive and electroactive hydrogels for flexible bioelectronics and supercapacitors enabled by a redox-active core–shell PEDOT@PZIF-71 system	33
Magnetic materials: a journey from finding north to an exciting printed future	33
Effect of electronic doping and traps on carrier dynamics in tin halide perovskites	32
Metabolically engineered bacteria as light-controlled living therapeutics for anti-angiogenesis tumor therapy	32
CuO dot-decorated Cu@Gd₂O₃ core–shell hierarchical structure for Cu(i) self-supplying chemodynamic therapy in combination with MRI-guided photothermal synergistic ther	32
Practical considerations in the design and use of porous liquids	32
Toward high-performance organic photovoltaics: the new cooperation of sequential solution-processing and promising non-fullerene acceptors	32
Suppressing singlet–triplet annihilation processes to achieve highly efficient deep-blue AIE-based OLEDs	32
A methyl-shield strategy enables efficient blue thermally activated delayed fluorescence hosts for high-performance fluorescent OLEDs	32
Stretchable and transparent ionogel-based heaters	32
Thermal and mechanical activation of dynamically stable ionic interaction toward self-healing strengthening elastomers	32
A regioregular donor–acceptor copolymer allowing a high gain–bandwidth product to be obtained in photomultiplication-type organic photodiodes	32
Designing self-healing hydrogels for biomedical applications	32
Mechanochromic and ionic conductive cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers for biomechanical monitoring and human–machine interaction	32
Plant exosome nanovesicles (PENs): green delivery platforms	32
Fluorescent, electrically responsive and ultratough self-healing hydrogels via bioinspired all-in-one hierarchical micelles	32
Harvesting mechanical energy for hydrogen generation by piezoelectric metal–organic frameworks	32
Multiple functional materials from crushing waste thermosetting resins	31
Two-photon absorption in halide perovskites and their applications	31
An ultra-broad-range pressure sensor based on a gradient stiffness design	31
Targeted high-precision up-converting thermometer platform over multiple temperature zones with Er³⁺	31
Metal-based electrocatalysts for room-temperature Na–S batteries	31
Recent advances in dioxaborine-based fluorescent materials for bioimaging applications	31
Layer-polarized anomalous Hall effects in valleytronic van der Waals bilayers	31
A versatile strategy to construct free-standing multi-furcated vessels and a complicated vascular network in heterogeneous porous scaffolds via combination of 3D printing and stimuli-responsive	31
Giant tunnelling electroresistance through 2D sliding ferroelectric materials	31
Nanotherapeutics using all-natural materials. Effective treatment of wound biofilm infections using crosslinked nanoemulsions	30
Conquering residual light absorption in the transmissive states of organic electrochromic materials	30
Bio-memristors based on silk fibroin	30
Three interfaces of the dental implant system and their clinical effects on hard and soft tissues	30
Colossal expansion and fast motion in spin-crossover@polymer actuators	30
Supramolecular hydrogels for wound repair and hemostasis	29
Fluorescent double network ionogels with fast self-healability and high resilience for reliable human motion detection	29
Self-healing polymers through hydrogen-bond cross-linking: synthesis and electronic applications	29
Recent advances in polyaniline-based micro-supercapacitors	29
Synchronously boosting microwave-absorbing and heat-conducting capabilities in CeO₂/Ce(OH)₃ core–shell nanorods/nanofibers via Fe-doping amount control	29
A biocompatible photosensitizer with a high intersystem crossing efficiency for precise two-photon photodynamic therapy	29
Magnetic-field manipulation of circularly polarized photoluminescence in chiral perovskites	29
Recent progress of crystal orientation engineering in halide perovskite photovoltaics	29
An in situ and rapid self-healing strategy enabling a stretchable nanocomposite with extremely durable and highly sensitive sensing features	29
Broad transparency and wide band gap achieved in a magnetic infrared nonlinear optical chalcogenide by suppressing d–d transitions	29
A phonic Braille recognition system based on a self-powered sensor with self-healing ability, temperature resistance, and stretchability	29