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The compositions in high entropy alloys are highly tunable, making them promising materials for catalytic applications. Here, the critical role of surface optimization in nanostructured high entropy alloys is explored in electrocatalytic applications, with their potential in sustainable energy technologies discussed.
Lithium–sulfur electrochemical cells are of substantial interest for energy storage applications. This Review discusses strategies to enhance their performance, with a focus on new metal-based composite sulfur cathodes.
Intrinsic magnetic topological insulators of the MnBi2Te4 family are remarkable for their higher-temperature quantum anomalous Hall effect and the wide range of phenomena they exhibit. This Review discusses the state-of-the-art and future challenges in this family of magnetic topological insulators.
Developing particulate matter filtration materials is important to remove airborne pollutants. This Review discusses recent developments in electrospun nanofiber membranes for filtration, exploring key attributes like fiber geometry, hydrophobicity, and temperature resistance.
Covalent organic frameworks can stabilize multivalent ions through chelation and confined pore effects, making them ideal for electrochemical energy storage. This Review highlights advances in covalent organic frameworks beyond-lithium-ion batteries and presents optimization strategies as next-generation electrodes.
X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy is pivotal for analyzing catalyst surface interfaces. This Review highlights the advantages of X-ray Absorption fine structure spectroscopy for identifying configurations and dynamic transformations of CO2 reduction reaction electrocatalysts.
Cell membranes are dynamic entities that are actively involved in many cellular processes. This Review highlights recent advances in the photopharmacology of phospholipids, exploring the photoswitchable properties of membranes and how they are used in biomedical and biomaterial science applications.
Covalent organic frameworks are ideal materials as nanofiltration membranes for pharmaceuticals, hormones, antibiotics, and pesticide separation. This Review covers the challenges and solutions to green and sustainable large-scale fabrication of covalent organic framework membranes.
All-weather solar-powered desalination systems are more demanding in terms of materials and system design compared to daytime-only systems. This Review discusses all-weather seawater evaporators, with a focus on photothermal conversion materials and their hybrid systems.
Delivering drugs across the blood-brain barrier is important for medical treatments in immunology, oncology, and neurology. This Review discusses the use of implanted and external devices for delivering drugs for the treatment of glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer.
Development of mechanically flexible batteries has stalled due to their capacity decay, limited power and energy, and safety issues. Here, advances in flexible electrodes and cell architectures across Li-based batteries are Reviewed, correlating microstructure, performance, mechanical pliability, and safety.
Mechanically rechargeable zinc-air batteries are promising for powering electric vehicles but their implementation is restricted. This Review analyzes the performance of lithium-ion battery-powered electric vehicles and applies these thoughts to vehicles powered by rechargeable zinc-air batteries.
The evolutionary process has created natural systems with structures that impart high mechanical performance, providing guidance for biomimetics. Here, the role played by three convergent design strategies – struts, sutures and helicoids – is discussed, spanning their occurrence in nature through to applications.
One of the key barriers to the implementation of solar-powered desalination facilities is their cost. Here, by studying the roll-out of photovoltaic and lithium-ion batteries, lessons are learned that could speed-up solar desalination deployment, such as economies-of-scale and learning-by-doing.
The scalable and cost-effective synthesis of perovskite solar cells is dependent on materials chemistry and the synthesis technique. This Review discusses these considerations, including selecting a suitable perovskite pre-cursor, additive engineering, and the deposition process.
Drug delivery platforms are needed for combatting osteosarcoma, which accounts for a large proportion of malignant bone tumors. This Review highlights recent progress in drug delivery methods, including systemic nanoparticle-based drug delivery and local strategies such as nanoparticles, hydrogels, and scaffolds, while addressing ongoing challenges and future research needs.
Type II collagen, a key component of cartilaginous tissue, provides mechanical strength, supports cell growth, and regulates cellular processes. This Review covers the applications and advancements of type II collagen scaffolds in tissue engineering, focusing on hyaline cartilage and fibrocartilage.
Enzyme-based wearable biosensors offer a unique approach for biomarker detection. This Review discusses recent progress in enzymatic biosensors and biofuel cells, where biofuels self-power the device while enzymes concurrently work for biomarker detection.
A key challenge in scaling-up the synthesis of perovskite solar cells is ensuring the same crystal quality in a large-area device as on the lab scale. This Review discusses how perovskite crystallization kinetics can be controlled, so to achieve high power conversion efficiency and stability.
New materials and configurations are necessary to diversify battery chemistry and cell design. This Review focuses on the chemistry, fundamental properties, and status of materials in inorganic solid-state potassium electrolytes.
