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Papers

(The median citation count of Materials Horizons is 1. 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 2021-02-01 to 2025-02-01.)

Article	Citations
Stretchable hierarchical metal wire networks for neuromorphic emulation of nociception and anti-nociception	137
Thermo-responsive 3D nanostructures for enhanced performance in food-poisoning bacterial analysis	123
Controllable transformation of UCST and LCST behaviors in polyampholyte hydrogels enabled by an association–disassociation theory-based switch mechanism	119
Knitting-stitching bifacial metafabrics with switchable thermal and moisture transmissibility for multimodal dynamic personal thermoregulation	113
Advanced wood–inorganic composites: preparation, properties and perspectives	107
Material descriptors for thermoelectric performance of narrow-gap semiconductors and semimetals	101
Colossal anomalous Hall effect in the layered antiferromagnetic EuAl₂Si₂ compound	99
The mechanisms behind the extreme susceptibility of photon avalanche emission to quenching	88
Multiple-resonance thermally activated delayed fluorescence materials based on phosphorus central chirality for efficient circularly polarized electroluminescence	82
Rethinking tolerance factor analysis for chalcogenide perovskites	82
Surface nitrided MXene sheets with outstanding electroconductivity and oxidation stability	82
Achieving structural stability and enhanced electrochemical performance through Nb-doping into Li- and Mn-rich layered cathode for lithium-ion batteries	80
The discovery of a superhard P-type transparent semiconductor: Al_2.69B₅₀	78
Magnetic-field manipulation of circularly polarized photoluminescence in chiral perovskites	78
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Deciphering the bridge oxygen vacancy-induced cascading charge effect for electrochemical ammonia synthesis	73
Spontaneous thermal energy transfer and anti-gravitational water pumping using Al₂O₃ fiber-enhanced flexible nonwoven material as a high-performance and self-floating solar evapo	72
Symmetry or asymmetry: which one is the platform of nitrogen vacancies for alkaline hydrogen evolution	71
An NIR-IIb emissive transmembrane voltage nano-indicator for the optical monitoring of electrophysiological activities in vivo	67
An implantable ionic therapeutic platform for photodynamic therapy with wireless capacitive power transfer	67
Transforming patterned defects into dynamic poly-regional topographies in liquid crystal oligomers	66
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Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Elad Koren, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Israel	63
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Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Sushmee Badhulika, IIT Hyderabad, India	60
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Reflections from Seth Marder on 10 years of Materials Horizons	58
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Outstanding Reviewers for Materials Horizons in 2023	57
A reflection on “Formation and processability of liquid crystalline dispersions of graphene oxide”	57
Controllable hydrogen-bonded poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) membranes for ultrafast alcohol recovery	56
Conjugated polymer blends for faster organic mixed conductors	55
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Excellent thermomagnetic power generation for harvesting waste heat via a second-order ferromagnetic transition	54
Thermal and UV light adaptive polyurethane elastomers for photolithography-transfer printing of flexible circuits	53
Lattice disorder influences the photocarrier dynamics in lead halide perovskites	53
Highly stable and strain-insensitive metal film conductors via manipulating strain distribution	53
Distinguishing thermoelectric and photoelectric modes enables intelligent real-time detection of indoor electrical safety hazards	52
Advances and challenges in MXene-based electrocatalysts: unlocking the potential for sustainable energy conversion	52
A self-organized sandwich structure of chromium nitride for ultra-long lifetime in liquid sodium	51
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Highly flexible yet strain-insensitive conjugated polymer	49
A non-linear two-dimensional float gate transistor as a lateral inhibitory synapse for retinal early visual processing	49
Tandem oxidative and thermal cracking of polypropylene at low temperatures	48
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Entropy engineering enhances the electromagnetic wave absorption of high-entropy transition metal dichalcogenides/N-doped carbon nanofiber composites	48
Synaptic memristors based on BaTiO₃ thin films irradiated by swift heavy ions for neuromorphic computing	46
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Probabilistic prediction of material stability: integrating convex hulls into active learning	46
Effect of Sc spatial distribution on the electronic and ferroelectric properties of AlScN	46
Dynamic metal–ligand coordination enables a hydrogel with rewritable dual-mode pattern display	46
Designing antiperovskite derivatives via atomic-position splitting for photovoltaic applications	45
Strain-driven skyrmion–bimeron switching in topological magnetic monolayer CrSeBr	45
Fault-tolerant computing with single-qudit encoding in a molecular spin	44
A high-temperature-triggered crosslinking reaction to achieve excellent intrinsic flame retardancy of organic phase change composites	44
Biogenic derived nanoparticles modulate mitochondrial function in cardiomyocytes	43
Encapsulated stretchable amphibious strain sensors	43
An adjustable multistage resistance switching behavior of a photoelectric artificial synaptic device with a ferroelectric diode effect for neuromorphic computing	42
Atomic-scale Ru anchored on chromium-shavings as a precursor for a pH-universal hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalyst	42
3D simulation of conductive nanofilaments in multilayer h-BN memristors via a circuit breaker approach	42
Peptide nucleic acid-clicked Ti₃C₂T_x MXene for ultrasensitive enzyme-free electrochemical detection of microRNA biomarkers	42
Better nanoscience through open, collaborative, and critical discussions	42
Photoelastic plasmonic metasurfaces with ultra-large near infrared spectral tuning	41
Contributions of supercritical fluid technology for advancing decellularization and postprocessing of viable biological materials	41
Remote drug loading into liposomes via click reaction	41
Bulk and transparent supramolecular glass from evaporation-induced noncovalent polymerization of nucleosides	40
Photopolymerized superhydrophobic hybrid coating enabled by dual-purpose tetrapodal ZnO for liquid/liquid separation	39
A “Mesh Scaffold” that regulates the mechanical properties and restricts the phase transition-induced volume change of the PNIPAM-based hydrogel for wearable sensors	39
Giant barocaloric effects with a wide refrigeration temperature range in ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers	39
Photomemristive sensing via charge storage in 2D carbon nitrides	38
High temporal resolution transparent thermoelectric temperature sensors for photothermal effect sensing	38
Stable water-floating transistor with recyclability	37
Functional polymeric molecules for performing autonomous synthesis of particles with core–shell structures and customizable shapes	37
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Inclination of polarized illumination increases symmetry of structures grown via inorganic phototropism	36
Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Professor Derek Ho, City University of Hong Kong, China	36
Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Professor Dr Hai-Bo Zhao, National Engineering Laboratory for Eco-Friendly Polymer Materials (Sichuan), College of Chemistry, Sichuan University	36
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A simple route to functionalized porous carbon foams from carbon nanodots for metal-free pseudocapacitors	35
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Modular reprogrammable 3D mechanical metamaterials with unusual hygroscopic deformation modes	35
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Editor’s Choice: “Organic Electronics: What a Journey!”	35
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Materials Horizons 2022 Outstanding Paper Award	34
Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Prof. Dr Yandong Ma, Shandong University, China	34
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Molecular design of DBA-type five-membered heterocyclic rings to achieve 200% exciton utilization for electroluminescence	34
Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Yue (Jessica) Wang, University of California, Merced, USA	34
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On-demand, remote and lossless manipulation of biofluid droplets	33
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Phonon-driven transient bandgap renormalization in perovskite single crystals	32
Interface-related phenomena in epitaxial complex oxide ferroics across different thin film platforms: opportunities and challenges	32
Large in-plane piezo-strain enhanced voltage control of magnetic anisotropy in Si-compatible multiferroic thin films	32
High photoluminescence quantum yield near-infrared emission from a lead-free ytterbium-doped double perovskite	32
BiFeO₃ photocathodes for efficient H₂O₂ production via charge carrier dynamics engineering	32
Colloidal oxide nanoparticle inks for micrometer-resolution additive manufacturing of three-dimensional gas sensors	32
Corrosion response of steels fabricated through arc directed energy deposition additive manufacturing: a review	32
Toward low-emissivity passive heating: a supramolecular-enhanced membrane with warmth retention	31
Noble metal nanodendrites: growth mechanisms, synthesis strategies and applications	31
Small-scale soft grippers with environmentally responsive logic gates	31
Designed metal–organic π-clusters combining the aromaticity of the metal cluster and ligands for a third-order nonlinear optical response	30
Multifunctional transparent conductive films via Langmuir–Blodgett assembly of large MXene flakes	30
3D-printed epidermal sweat microfluidic systems with integrated microcuvettes for precise spectroscopic and fluorometric biochemical assays	30
Crystal regeneration – a unique growth phenomenon observed in organic crystals post breakage	29
High-performance hierarchical O-SnS/I-ZnIn₂S₄ photodetectors by leveraging the synergy of optical regulation and band tailoring	29
Developing energy-efficient N-doping technology to controllably construct N-Ru₂P@Ru nanospheres for highly efficient hydrogen evolution at an ampere-level current density	29
Breaking the bottleneck of simultaneously wide band gap and large nonlinear optical coefficient by a “pore reconstruction” strategy in a salt-inclusion chalcogenide	29
Aggregation-induced type I&II photosensitivity and photodegradability-based molecular backbones for synergistic antibacterial and cancer phototherapy via photodynamic and photothermal thera	29
Photo-steered rapid and multimodal locomotion of 3D-printed tough hydrogel robots	29
Ultrathin hierarchical hydrogel–carbon nanocomposite for highly stretchable fast-response water-proof wearable humidity sensors	29
Semi-paracrystallinity in semi-conducting polymers	29
Unveiling the role of linear alkyl organic cations in 2D layered tin halide perovskite field-effect transistors	29
Introduction to memristors and neuromorphic systems	28
Fatigue crack-based strain sensors achieving flow detection and motion monitoring for reconnaissance robot applications	28
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A novel strategy to prepare high performance multifunctional composite films by combining electrostatic assembly, crosslinking, topology enhancement and sintering	28
Thermochemical production of ammonia via a two-step metal nitride cycle – materials screening and the strontium-based system	28
A melanin-inspired robust aerogel for multifunctional water remediation	27
Design and synthesis of chromophores with enhanced electro-optic activities in both bulk and plasmonic–organic hybrid devices	27
3D printed microstructured ultra-sensitive pressure sensors based on microgel-reinforced double network hydrogels for biomechanical applications	27
Biomimetic Janus photonic soft actuator with structural color self-reporting	27
Ultra-high piezoelectric properties and ultra-high Curie temperature of Li/Ce-doped La₂Ti₂O₇ ceramics	27
Flexible In–Ga–Zn–N–O synaptic transistors for ultralow-power neuromorphic computing and EEG-based brain–computer interfaces	27
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Narrow response temperature range with excellent reversible shape memory effect for semi-crystalline networks as soft actuators	26
Fabrication of water-floating litchi-like polystyrene-sphere-supported TiO₂/Bi₂O₃ S-scheme heterojunction for efficient photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline	26
Thermo-growing ion clusters enabled healing strengthening and tough adhesion for highly reliable skin electronics	26
Molecular logic operations from complex coacervation with aggregation-induced emission characteristics	26
Hierarchical BiOCl flowerlike microspheres via a room-temperature solid-state chemical reaction as a new anode for rechargeable magnesium-ion batteries	26
A stretchable conductive elastomer sensor with self-healing and highly linear strain for human movement detection and pressure response	26
Research progress of green antisolvent for perovskite solar cells	26
Adaptive nanotube networks enabling omnidirectionally deformable electro-driven liquid crystal elastomers towards artificial muscles	25
Rapid carbothermal shocking fabrication of iron-incorporated molybdenum oxide with heterogeneous spin states for enhanced overall water/seawater splitting	25
Non-Newtonian fluid gating membranes with acoustically responsive and self-protective gas transport control	25
Excited states engineering enables efficient near-infrared lasing in nanographenes	25
An in-sensor humidity computing system for contactless human–computer interaction	25
Organic chiral nano- and microfilaments: types, formation, and template applications	25
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Recent advances in artificial neuromorphic applications based on perovskite composites	24
From binary AB to ternary ABC supraparticles	24
An advanced furoxan-bridged heat-resistant explosive	24

A high-performance polarization-sensitive and stable self-powered UV photodetector based on a dendritic crystal lead-free metal-halide CsCu₂I₃/GaN heterostructure	24
Designing a slippery/superaerophobic hierarchical open channel for reliable and versatile underwater gas delivery	24
Intrinsically thermally conductive polymers	24
Supraparticles on beads for supported catalytically active liquid metal solutions – the SCALMS suprabead concept	24
Hybridized local and charge transfer dendrimers with near-unity exciton utilization for enabling high-efficiency solution-processed hyperfluorescent OLEDs	23
Epsilon-near-zero thin films in a dual-functional system for thermal infrared camouflage and thermal management within the atmospheric window	23
A strain-reinforcing elastomer adhesive with superior adhesive strength and toughness	23
A strategy for anode modification for future zinc-based battery application	23
Smart stimuli-responsive strategies for titanium implant functionalization in bone regeneration and therapeutics	23
Organic microporous crystals driven by pure C–H⋯π interactions with vapor-induced crystal-to-crystal transformations	23
Mushroom-mimetic 3D hierarchical architecture-based e-skin with high sensitivity and a wide sensing range for intelligent perception	23
Silver-purine MOFs for high-performance multi-terminal neuromorphic memory	23
Metal-phenolic self-assembly shielded probiotics in hydrogel reinforced wound healing with antibiotic treatment	23
Ultra-robust, high-adhesive, self-healing, and photothermal zwitterionic hydrogels for multi-sensory applications and solar-driven evaporation	23
Visualizing temperature inhomogeneity using thermo-responsive smart materials	23
A fast-response biomimetic phototropic material built by a coordination-assisted photothermal domino strategy	23
A mechanically adaptive hydrogel neural interface based on silk fibroin for high-efficiency neural activity recording	23
Self-healing polymers through hydrogen-bond cross-linking: synthesis and electronic applications	23
A flexible multimodal pulse sensor for wearable continuous blood pressure monitoring	22
Tumor-targeted nano-delivery system of therapeutic RNA	22
Remarkably boosted high-temperature energy storage of a polymer dielectric induced by polymethylsesquioxane microspheres	22
A two dimensional Co(OH)₂ catalytic gravity-driven membrane for water purification: a green and facile fabrication strategy and excellent water decontamination performance	22
Machine learning-assisted optimization of multi-metal hydroxide electrocatalysts for overall water splitting	22
Nanoionics enabled atomic point contact construction and quantum conductance effects	22
Cold-resistant, highly stretchable ionic conductive hydrogels for intelligent motion recognition in winter sports	22
Construction of antibacterial bone implants and their application in bone regeneration	22
Capacitive–piezoresistive hybrid flexible pressure sensor based on conductive micropillar arrays with high sensitivity over a wide dynamic range	22
Comb-like poly(β-amino ester)-integrated PEO-based self-healing solid electrolytes for fast ion conduction in lithium–sulfur batteries	21
Effects of catholyte aging on high-nickel NMC cathodes in sulfide all-solid-state batteries	21
A bio-inspired versatile free-standing membrane for oral cavity microenvironmental monitoring and remineralization to prevent dental caries	21
Photoinduced charge separation at heterojunctions between two-dimensional layered materials and small organic molecules	21
Fine-tuning the molecular conformation and packing structures of coumarin-based luminogens to achieve distinct piezochromic properties upon mechanical grinding and under hydrostatic pressures	21
Using azaacene as an acceptor unit to construct an ultraefficient red fluorophore with an EQE over 40%	21
Research on advanced photoresponsive azobenzene hydrogels with push–pull electronic effects: a breakthrough in photoswitchable adhesive technologies	21
Empowering soft conductive elastomers with self-reinforcement and remarkable resilience via phase-locking ions	21
Nucleophilic deposition behavior of metal anodes	21
Self-glucose feeding hydrogels by enzyme empowered degradation for 3D cell culture	21
Flexible aluminum-doped hafnium oxide ferroelectric synapse devices for neuromorphic computing	20
Inorganic frameworks of low-dimensional perovskites dictate the performance and stability of mixed-dimensional perovskite solar cells	20
0D hybrid indium halide as a highly efficient X-ray scintillation and ultra-sensitive fluorescent probe	20
Mechanochromic and ionic conductive cholesteric liquid crystal elastomers for biomechanical monitoring and human–machine interaction	20
Engineering metal-based hydrogel-mediated tertiary lymphoid structure formation via activation of the STING pathway for enhanced immunotherapy	20
Multifunctional sound-absorbing and mechanical metamaterials via a decoupled mechanism design approach	20
Recent advances in interface engineering of Fe/Co/Ni-based heterostructure electrocatalysts for water splitting	20
In vivo self-assembled shape-memory polyurethane for minimally invasive delivery and therapy	20
Enhanced electrical properties of microcellular polymer nanocomposites via nanocarbon geometrical alteration: a comparison of graphene nanoribbons and their parent multiwalled carbon nanotubes	20
A nanoelectrode-based study of water splitting electrocatalysts	20
Synergistic improvement of sensing performance in ferroelectric transistor gas sensors using remnant polarization	20
A novel orange-red thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitter with high molecular rigidity and planarity realizing 32.5% external quantum efficiency in organic light-emitting diodes	20
Bioinspired HOF-based luminescent skin sensor with triple mechanochromism responses for the recognition and collection of human biophysical signals	20
Self-healing bottlebrush polymer networks enabledviaa side-chain interlocking design	19
MOF/polymer hybrids through in situ free radical polymerization in metal-organic frameworks	19
Contact efficiency optimization for tribovoltaic nanogenerators	19
Selective deconstruction of mixed plastics by a tailored organocatalyst	19
Nanoarchitected graphene/copper oxide nanoparticles/MoS₂ ternary thin films as highly efficient electrodes for aqueous sodium-ion batteries	19
Depressing relaxation and conduction loss of polar polymer materials by inserting bulky charge traps for superior energy storage performance in high-pulse energy storage capacitor applications	19
Electronic properties of metal halide perovskites and their interfaces: the basics	19
Significantly enhanced high-temperature capacitive energy storage in cyclic olefin copolymer dielectric films via ultraviolet irradiation	19
18.73% efficient and stable inverted organic photovoltaics featuring a hybrid hole-extraction layer	19
The emergence and prospects of carbon dots with solid-state photoluminescence for light-emitting diodes	19
Achieving remarkable energy storage enhancement in polymer dielectrics via constructing an ultrathin Coulomb blockade layer of gold nanoparticles	19
Recent advances of metal telluride anodes for high-performance lithium/sodium–ion batteries	19
Shapes of phases in isothermal phase diagrams: what is wrong with the Thermo-Calc logo	19
Chiral-induced spin selectivity in biomolecules, hybrid organic–inorganic perovskites and inorganic materials: a comprehensive review on recent progress	19
Aggregation-induced emission luminogen with excellent triplet–triplet upconversion efficiency for highly efficient non-doped blue organic light-emitting diodes	19
Modulating the optical properties and functions of organic molecules through polymerization	19
Electrolessly tin-plated sulfur nanocomposite for practical lean-electrolyte lithium–sulfur cells with a high-loading sulfur cathode	19
Design strategies for improving the crystallinity of covalent organic frameworks and conjugated polymers: a review	19
Loss-free pulverization by confining copper oxide inside hierarchical nitrogen-doped carbon nanocages toward superb potassium-ion batteries	18
Rapid PCR kit: lateral flow paper strip with Joule heater for SARS-CoV-2 detection	18
Correction: Tuning the arrangement of lamellar nanostructures: achieving the dual function of physically killing bacteria and promoting osteogenesis	18
Correction: A wearable colorimetric sweat pH sensor-based smart textile for health state diagnosis	18
Synergistic sensitization effects of single-atom gold and cerium dopants on mesoporous SnO₂ nanospheres for enhanced volatile sulfur compound sensing	18
Anomalous thermal activation of green upconversion luminescence in Yb/Er/ZnGdO self-assembled microflowers for high-sensitivity temperature detection	18
Polyethylene glycol-decorated n-type conducting polymers with improved ion accessibility for high-performance organic electrochemical transistors	18
Light-regulated pyro-phototronic effects in a perovskite Cs₂SnI₆-reinforced ferroelectric polymer hybrid nanostructure	18
Antimicrobial zeolites and metal–organic frameworks	18
A polarization double-enhancement strategy to achieve super low energy consumption with ultra-high energy storage capacity in BCZT-based relaxor ferroelectrics	18
MXene based flexible photodetectors: progress, challenges, and opportunities	18
Correction: A differential-targeting core–shell microneedle patch with coordinated and prolonged release of mangiferin and MSC-derived exosomes for scarless skin regeneration	18
Correction: Exploring the Mpemba effect: a universal ice pressing enables porous ceramics	18
Bioinspired multi-scale interface design for wet gas sensing based on rational water management	18
Framing emission gain layers for perovskite light-emitting diodes using polycaprolactone-silver nanoparticles featuring Förster resonance energy transfer and Purcell effects	17
Boosting organic solar cell efficiency via tailored end-group modifications of novel non-fused ring electron acceptors	17
Metal–organic framework-derived advanced oxygen electrocatalysts as air-cathodes for Zn–air batteries: recent trends and future perspectives	17
Exploring the Mpemba effect: a universal ice pressing enables porous ceramics	17
Correction: Thermoelectric nanowires for dense 3D printed architectures	17
Patternable, high-precision, controllable wettability copper layers for 3D resin-based weather-resistant electronics and 3D liquid manipulation	17
Modulation of intramolecular freedom for tuning fluorescence imaging and photooxidation of amyloid-β aggregates	17
Solution-processed white OLEDs with power efficiency over 90 lm W⁻¹ by triplet exciton management with a high triplet energy level interfacial exciplex host and a high reverse intersystem c	17
Correction: Preventing lead leakage in perovskite solar cells and modules with a low-cost and stable chemisorption coating	17
Targeted and precise drug delivery using a glutathione-responsive ultra-short peptide-based injectable hydrogel as a breast cancer cure	17
A shape-reconfigurable electronic composite for stimulus customizable detection via neutral plane shifting	17
The role of temperature in the photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of Ag₂S-based nanocrystals	17
A super-high brightness and excellent colour quality laser-driven white light source enables miniaturized endoscopy	17