Advanced Materials
Articles in this Issue
Adv. Mater. 36/2025
Atmospheric Water Sorption–Desorption as a Pathway for Green Energy Generation
AbstractBeyond the indispensable resource for living creatures, water has recently been explored as an eco‐friendly source of energy, known as the hydrovoltaic technology. Of significant interest, the...
A Five‐Decade Journey of Materials Science and Engineering Research and Innovation: A Special Issue Dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of the University of Wollongong
Tailoring Robust Quantum Anomalous Hall Effect via Entropy‐Engineering
AbstractThe development of quantum materials and the tailoring of their functional properties is of fundamental interest in materials science. Here, a new design concept is proposed for the robust qua...
Paving the Way for Next‐Generation All‐Solid‐State Batteries: Dry Electrode Technology
Abstract For the effective implementation of all‐solid‐state batteries (ASSBs), the progress of dry electrode technology is essential. Considering the urgent challenges posed by glob...
Constructing Asymmetric Sn‐Cu‐C Interface via Defective Carbon Trapped Atomic Clusters for Efficient Neutral Nitrate Reduction
Abstract Multi‐atom cluster (MACs) catalysts have recently attracted significant research interest for their potential to catalyze multi‐electron reactions throu...
Unraveling the Impact of Electrosorbed Ions on the Scaling Behavior of Fast‐Charging Dynamics of Nanoporous Electrodes Toward Digital Design of Iontronic Devices
Abstract Electrolyte‐filled nanoporous electrodes with fast‐charging capability are critical for advanced energy storage and iontronic devices. However, experiments and simulations c...
The Future of MXene Fibers
AbstractSince the first report on MXene‐coated fibers in 2017, the field has grown rapidly, with over 1500 publications on fiber‐related advancements. Improved understanding of MXene's colloidal dispe...
Sustainable Hard Carbon for Sodium‐Ion Batteries: Precursor Design and Scalable Production Roadmaps
Abstract Sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs) emerge as a sustainable and cost‐effective alternative to lithium‐ion batteries due to the abundant and widely distributed nature of sodium resou...
Manipulating Sulfur Redox Kinetics in Rechargeable Metal–Sulfur Batteries: Fundamental Principles and Universal Methodologies
Abstract The profound understanding of chemical reaction essence and kinetic behaviors is crucial to develop rechargeable battery technologies. Based on multi‐electron conversion, su...
Spin‐Polarized Antiferromagnets for Spintronics
Abstract Spin‐polarized antiferromagnets (AFMs), including altermagnets, noncollinear AFMs, and 2D layer‐polarized AFMs, have emerged as transformative materials for next‐generation...
Biopolymer Membranes for Osmotic Power Generation in Bionic Applications
Abstract Osmotic power harvested from the physiological environment via reverse electrodialysis (RED) offers a net‐zero chemical reaction and non‐harmful byproducts, presenting a pro...
Future Frontiers in Bioinspired Implanted Biomaterials
AbstractBioinspired materials draw design inspiration from nature's principles and integrate them with engineering requirements to construct highly functional and complex systems across multiple lengt...
3D Printing for Neural Repair: Bridging the Gap in Regenerative Medicine
AbstractNeurological disorders impose a substantial global health burden, compounded by the limited regenerative capacity of neural tissues and the absence of curative therapies. 3D bioprinting offers...
Thermionics in Topological Materials
AbstractThermionic emission is fundamental to many technologies and devices, including thermionic energy converters, X‐ray tubes, scanning electron microscopes, and transmission electron microscopes....
Ultrathin Mesoporous Metal‐Organic Framework Nanosheets
Abstract Designing 2D mesoporous metal‐organic framework (MOF) nanosheets to overcome the limitations of bulk MOF counterparts, with a focus on enabling smooth m...
High‐Entropy Materials for Water Splitting: An Atomic Nanoengineering Approach to Sustainable Hydrogen Production
Abstract Green hydrogen production via water electrolysis is pivotal for achieving energy sustainability. However, the inherently sluggish kinetics of the hydrogen evolution reaction...
The Large‐Scale Manufacturing of Polymer Dielectric Capacitors: Advancements and Challenges
Abstract Since the 18th century, capacitors have significantly advanced in theoretical research and industrial applications. With the increasing demand for high‐performance capacitor...
3D Printing of Conducting Polymer Hydrogels for Electrostimulation‐Assisted Tissue Engineering
AbstractElectrostimulation (ES) is at the cutting edge of contemporary medicine, effectively promoting tissue regeneration and wound healing by applying small electrical cues to stimulate specific cel...
Separator Engineering for Sodium Metal Batteries: Challenges, Rational Design and Recent Modification Strategies
AbstractSodium metal batteries (SMBs) have emerged as promising candidates for next‐generation energy storage systems, leveraging their high theoretical capacity and the natural abundance of Na resour...
Designing an Anionic Layer in Low‐Concentration Electrolytes to Promote In‐Plane Ion Diffusion for Dendrite‐Free Zinc‐Ion Batteries
AbstractIn contrast to high‐concentration electrolyte systems, low‐concentration electrolytes provide a cost‐effective strategy to advance the commercialization of aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (AZIBs)....
Biomolecular Condensates as Emerging Biomaterials: Functional Mechanisms and Advances in Computational and Experimental Approaches
Abstract Biomolecular condensates, a ubiquitous class of biomaterials found in living cells, have been shown to be responsible for key physiological processes, such as gene regulatio...
Playing Hard with Si: Challenges and Opportunities for New Materials in Radiation Therapy Dosimetry
AbstractThe sophistication and diversity of radiation medicine modalities continue to increase significantly in both cancer imaging and cancer radiation therapy. With over 50% of cancer patients recei...
Stimuli‐Responsive Materials for Biomedical Applications
AbstractStimuli‐responsive materials (SRMs) are materials that change properties when exposed to external or internal stimuli. They respond to physiological changes within cells and tissues, as well a...
Fluoroether Design Enables High‐Voltage All‐Solid‐State Lithium Metal Batteries
AbstractDeveloping high‐voltage all‐solid‐state lithium metal batteries (ASSLMBs) holds transformative potential for next‐generation energy storage technologies but remains a formidable challenge. Her...