Advanced Materials
Articles in this Issue
A Neuransistor with Excitatory and Inhibitory Neuronal Behaviors for Liquid State Machine
Abstract A liquid state machine (LSM) is a spiking neural network model inspired by biological neural network dynamics designed to process time‐varying inputs. I...
Fast Encapsulation of Microbes into Dissolvable Hydrogel Beads Enables High‐Throughput Microbial Single‐Cell RNA Sequencing of Clinical Microbiome Samples
Abstract Microbial single‐cell RNA‐seq (mscRNA‐seq) can achieve resolution at the cellular level, enhancing the understanding of microbial communities. However, current high‐throughp...
Mechanically Enhanced, Environmentally Stable, and Bioinspired Charge‐Gradient Hydrogel Membranes for Efficient Ion Gradient Power Generation and Linear Self‐Powered Sensing
Abstract The soft hydrogel power source is an interesting example of generating electricity from clean energy. However, ion‐selective hydrogel membranes in the s...
Multifunctional Spinel Structure for Efficient Direct Recycling of Spent Layered Cathodes into Fast‐Charging Materials
Abstract Direct recycling is increasingly recognized as a promising solution to alleviate the burgeoning contradiction between the growing demand for lithium‐ion batteries (LIBs) and...
Modulating Coalescence Timing of Liquid Marbles via Wettability Adaptation
AbstractDroplet coalescence is ubiquitous in nature, and its regulation is significant in industrial processes and biomedical applications. While bare droplets suddenly coalesce in contact, the drople...
Optical Synaptic Devices with Multiple Encryption Features Based on SERS‐Revealed Charge‐Transfer Mechanism
Abstract 2D optical synaptic devices with atomic‐scale thickness show potential for building highly integrated tunable artificial visual neural networks. However, their atomic‐scale...
Polymer Microarray with Tailored Morphologies through Condensed Droplet Polymerization for High‐Resolution Optical Imaging Applications
AbstractNature‐inspired functional surfaces with micro‐ and nanoscale features have garnered interest for potential applications in optics, imaging, and sensing. Traditional fabrication methods, such...
Engineering Lattice Distortion in Ruthenium Oxide Enables Robust Acidic Water Oxidation via Direct O–O Coupling
Abstract Ruthenium is considered one of the most promising alternatives to iridium as an anode electrocatalyst for proton exchange membrane water electrolysis (P...
2D Piezo‐Ferro‐Opto‐Electronic Artificial Synapse for Bio‐Inspired Multimodal Sensory Integration
AbstractMultimodal sensory integration is vital for the evolution of artificial intelligence, yet current approaches often rely on physically connecting distinct sensing units (such as visual and tact...
NASICON‐NaV<sub>0.25</sub>Al<sub>0.25</sub>Nb<sub>1.5</sub>(PO<sub>4</sub>)<sub>3</sub>/C: A High‐Rate and Robust Anode for Fast Charging and Long‐Life Sodium‐Ion Batteries
AbstractNb‐based NAtrium Super Ionic CONductor (NASICON) frameworks (e.g., Nb2(PO4)3 and Na1.5V0.5Nb1.5(PO4)3) are emerging as the attractive Na‐ion anodes due to their lower intercalation voltage (≈1...
Unlocking the Sodium Storage Potential in Fluorophosphate Cathodes: Electrostatic Interaction Lowering Versus Structural Disordering
AbstractElectrostatic interaction and Na+‐ordering are identified as two possible kinetic constraints in determining the Na+ diffusivity in Na3V2(PO4)2O2F (NVPOF), a representative polyanionic‐based c...
Enthalpy‐Driven Molecular Engineering Enables High‐Performance Quasi‐Solid‐State Electrolytes for Long Life Lithium Metal Batteries
AbstractThe advancement of lithium metal batteries toward their theoretical energy density potential remains constrained by safety and performance issues inherent to liquid electrolytes. Quasi‐solid‐s...
High Entropy Alloy Formation Derived from High Entropy Oxide: Unlocking the Active Sites for Green Methanol Production from CO <sub>2</sub>
Abstract In pursuit of novel materials for CO 2 conversion to value‐added chemicals, previous research has predominantly...
Acceptor Crystallinity Engineering Enables >20% Efficiency Binary Organic Solar Cells with 83.0% Fill Factor
Abstract For spontaneously crystallized organic photovoltaic materials, morphology optimization remains a challenge due to the disparity in crystallinity between the donor and accept...
Next‐Generation Flexible Embolic Systems: Targeted Transarterial Chemoembolization Strategies for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
AbstractTransarterial chemoembolization (TACE) remains the gold standard for treating intermediate‐stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), yet faces great challenges in overcoming tumor heterogeneity, h...
High‐Efficiency Sn‐Pb Perovskite Solar Cells via Nucleation and Crystallization Control
AbstractThe rapid crystallization of mixed tin‐lead (Sn‐Pb) perovskites and their dependence on antisolvent processes limit the development of large‐area Sn‐Pb perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Vacuum‐fl...
Dual‐Functional Photonic Battery Enabling Dynamic Radiative Thermal Management and Power Supply
Abstract Dynamic thermal management materials are pivotal for advancing energy‐efficient buildings and promoting global sustainability. However, existing materia...
Rational Design of a Bilayer Interface for Long‐Term Stability of Zn Anodes and MnO<sub>2</sub> Cathodes
AbstractUnderstanding the composition–characteristics–performance relationship of the electrolyte–electric double layer–electrode–electrolyte interface (EEI) is crucial to construct stable EEIs for hi...
Robust Homogeneous Segmented Power Generator Driven by Sb <sub>2</sub> Te <sub>3</sub> ‐Based Thermoelectrics
Abstract Thermoelectric (TE) technology offers a promising solution for waste heat recovery, particularly in applications involving abundant low‐grade heat (<...
Multiple Functional Engineering Strategies and Active Site Identification in Ru‐Based Electrocatalysts for Catalytic Conversion Reactions
Abstract Electrochemical conversion has been regarded as an ideal technology for achieving clean and sustainable energy, showing significant promise in addressing the increasingly se...
Simultaneously Tailoring Hydrostability and Photoelectroactivity in Heterocluster Metal–Organic Frameworks for Efficient Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production
AbstractThe simultaneous enhancement of structural stability and photoelectroactivity in metal‐organic frameworks (MOFs) remains a critical challenge for sustainable photocatalytic hydrogen (H2) produ...
Suppression of Charge Recombination Induced by Solid Additive Assisting Organic Solar Cells with Efficiency over 20%
Abstract A volatile solid additive strategy, which can effectively optimize the morphology of the photoactive layer with an ideal domain size and purity, has emerged as a promising a...
Azepination‐Induced Frontier Molecular Orbital Delocalization of Multiple Resonance Emitters: Constructing Highly Efficient Narrowband Electroluminescent Materials
Abstract Developing diversified construction strategies for high‐color‐purity and efficient multiple resonance thermally activated delayed fluorescence (MR‐TADF)...
Enabling High Performance in a Positive Potential of Nitrate‐to‐Ammonia Electrocatalysis Over Mesoporous Core@Shell Cu <sub>2</sub> O/Cu@PdCu Nanozyme
Abstract Electrocatalytic tandem nitrate reduction to ammonia (NO 3 − ‐to‐NH 3...
Simultaneous Heavy‐Metal Ion Adsorption and Electricity Generation From Wastewater via “Heavy‐Metal Removal Batteries”
AbstractThe heavy‐metal ion in wastewater is a great threat to the health of both humans and ecosystems. The common heavy‐metal ion removal strategies usually suffer from energy consumption and poor r...