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Sustainable polymer and polymer-based composite materials for extreme conditions and demanding applications – A review on pushing boundaries in materials science 极端条件和苛刻应用的可持续聚合物和聚合物基复合材料——材料科学前沿研究综述

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-05-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100775

Isiaka Oluwole Oladele , Victor Olushola Oki , Taiwo Fisayo Omotosho , Michael Babatunde Adebanjo , Oluwaseun Temilola Ayanleye , Samson Ademola Adekola

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Recent advances in electrochemical CO2 reaction to C3 + products 电化学CO2反应C3 +产物的研究进展

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-05-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100772

Yiding Yang, Kaili Liu, Md Sakib Hasan Khan, Zhehao Sun, Zongyou Yin

{"title":"Recent advances in electrochemical CO2 reaction to C3 + products","authors":"Yiding Yang, Kaili Liu, Md Sakib Hasan Khan, Zhehao Sun, Zongyou Yin","doi":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100772","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100772","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>One effective strategy for mitigating carbon emissions is utilizing carbon dioxide as a substrate to synthesize high-value multi-carbon products through the electrochemical CO<sub>2</sub> reduction reaction (CO<sub>2</sub>RR). Despite the widespread application of C<sub><strong>3+</strong></sub> oxygenated hydrocarbons, including propanol, acetone, and butanol, in numerous industrial chemical processes, the literature provides scant reporting on their role in electrochemical CO<sub><strong>2</strong></sub> reduction reactions. In this review, the reaction mechanisms specific to predominant C<sub><strong>3</strong></sub> products are analyzed in detail. Subsequently, we outline advancements concerning three distinct variants of Cu-based catalysts, namely 1) Cu oxide-derived catalysts, 2) Cu nanoparticle catalysts, and 3) Cu single atoms and molecular Cu catalysts. Meanwhile, the feasibility of designing copper-based tandem catalytic systems to produce C<sub>3+</sub> products in CO₂RR is also discussed. Additionally, the review explores the emergence of non-Cu-based catalysts, particularly nickel (Ni)- and molybdenum (Mo)-based transition-metal phosphides and chalcogenides. These systems, with the characterization of high catalytic efficiency, excellent stability and low cost, provide sustainable and economical alternatives. The integration of such catalysis offers promising solutions to overcome existing limitations, paving the way for efficient, scalable, and sustainable CO<sub>2</sub>RR technologies. Besides artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) combined with DFT and high-throughput (HT) experiments, as a new paradigm shift in data-driven catalyst exploration, this review addressed some promising recent work for catalysts to yield C<sub>3+</sub> products from CO<sub>2</sub>RR on that edge.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100958,"journal":{"name":"Next Materials","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100772"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144178641","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Lanthanum-based nanoparticles: A promising frontier in antimicrobial applications 镧基纳米粒子：抗菌应用的一个有前途的前沿

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-05-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100719

Ikhazuagbe H. Ifijen , Peter Agyemang , Emmanuel Faderin , Lovelyn Oyinyechi Odo , Emmanuel Ikechukwu Okeke , Divine Ifechukwu Onugha , Stella Eberechi Obuba , Obembe Oluwafunke , Chinyem Ogochukwu

{"title":"Lanthanum-based nanoparticles: A promising frontier in antimicrobial applications","authors":"Ikhazuagbe H. Ifijen , Peter Agyemang , Emmanuel Faderin , Lovelyn Oyinyechi Odo , Emmanuel Ikechukwu Okeke , Divine Ifechukwu Onugha , Stella Eberechi Obuba , Obembe Oluwafunke , Chinyem Ogochukwu","doi":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100719","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100719","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lanthanum-based nanoparticles have garnered significant attention for their potential in antimicrobial applications due to their unique properties and mechanisms of action. This review explores the antimicrobial efficacy of various lanthanum-based nanoparticles, including La<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>, La(OH)<sub>3</sub>, and LaF<sub>3</sub>, highlighting their mechanisms of action such as disruption of microbial cell walls, generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS), and interference with microbial DNA and protein synthesis. Despite their promising attributes, several challenges hinder their practical application, including limited understanding of their mechanisms, concerns over biocompatibility and toxicity, and difficulties in scaling up production. Emerging trends in nanoparticle research, such as surface functionalization, smart delivery systems, and green synthesis methods, present innovative approaches to enhance the efficacy and sustainability of lanthanum-based nanoparticles. Additionally, integrating these nanoparticles into advanced materials and exploring combination therapies offer new possibilities for expanding their applications. Future research should focus on elucidating the detailed mechanisms of antimicrobial action, conducting comprehensive biocompatibility and environmental impact studies, and developing scalable and cost-effective synthesis methods. Addressing these challenges and embracing emerging trends will be crucial for advancing the application of lanthanum-based nanoparticles and leveraging their benefits for improved antimicrobial solutions in both clinical and industrial contexts. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on lanthanum-based nanoparticles, identifying key areas for further investigation and highlighting their potential to revolutionize antimicrobial technology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100958,"journal":{"name":"Next Materials","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100719"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144115366","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Electromagnetic wave absorption by metal chalcogenides in modern era 近代金属硫族化合物对电磁波的吸收

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-05-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100746

Raja Azadar Hussain

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Advancements in fibre-reinforced polymers: Properties, applications (A mini review) 纤维增强聚合物的研究进展：性能与应用（综述）

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-05-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100743

Gabriel O. Edah , Joshua O. Atiba , Ojo S.I. Fayomi

{"title":"Advancements in fibre-reinforced polymers: Properties, applications (A mini review)","authors":"Gabriel O. Edah , Joshua O. Atiba , Ojo S.I. Fayomi","doi":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100743","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100743","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fibre-reinforced polymers (FRPs) are truly the next generation of composite materials. FRPs are materials that include all the advantages of polymers: lightweight, fully resistant to corrosion, and flexible in design. However, they also have the inherent strength of fibres embedded within them. This mini-review was conducted to address the growing need for innovative, lightweight, and sustainable materials by evaluating recent advancements in FRP technology and their potential to overcome current engineering challenges. This mini-review highlights the properties that have made fibre-reinforced polymers well-suited to many industries-from the automotive and aerospace sectors to construction or marine. Among high ratio of strength to weight, engineered mechanical properties, and corrosion resistance, these are some of the features being discussed with respect to recent developments in the design of materials. Applications of FRPs in sustainable practices, using natural fibre and agro-waste reinforcements, are covered to demonstrate their outlook in minimizing environmental footprints. These are followed by challenges to scale FRP applications and improve the performance of end products such as fire resistance or recycling. The paper closes with a summary of the critical point that indeed fibre-reinforced polymers will be crucial for developing current and future engineering requirements in very lightweight, sustainable, and/or high-performance material systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100958,"journal":{"name":"Next Materials","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100743"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144105428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Sustainable carbon dots from starch: Synthesis, properties, and emerging applications 淀粉可持续碳点：合成、性质和新兴应用

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-05-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100734

Andrés C. Giraldo-Contreras , J. Alejandro Arboleda-Murillo , Cristian C. Villa

{"title":"Sustainable carbon dots from starch: Synthesis, properties, and emerging applications","authors":"Andrés C. Giraldo-Contreras , J. Alejandro Arboleda-Murillo , Cristian C. Villa","doi":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100734","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100734","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Starch-based carbon dots (SCDs) have emerged as a versatile class of nanomaterials, combining the renewable and biodegradable nature of starch with the unique photoluminescent properties of carbon dots (CDs). This mini review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the synthesis, structural understanding, optical behavior, and emerging applications of SCDs and their composite materials. Various synthesis methods—including hydrothermal treatment, microwave-assisted methods, and solvent-free pyrolysis—are discussed, emphasizing how processing conditions, precursor types, and dopants influence the physicochemical and photoluminescent properties of the resulting nanostructures. The multilevel structure of starch, including its granular morphology, amylose-amylopectin architecture, and semi-crystalline nature, is analyzed for its impact on SCD formation. Photoluminescence in these materials is attributed to core-state emission and surface defect states, often enhanced by heteroatom doping with nitrogen, phosphorus, or sulfur. Applications of SCDs are explored, including biosensing, ion detection, food packaging, bioimaging, and environmental remediation. Special attention is given to starch-CD composite systems such as films, hydrogels, and aerogels, which demonstrate improved mechanical performance, antioxidant activity, and smart functionalities. Finally, current limitations and future research directions are discussed, including strategies to enhance quantum yield, scalability, and targeted functionality, making SCDs a promising platform for sustainable nanotechnology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100958,"journal":{"name":"Next Materials","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100734"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144088803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Bio-based materials for fabrication of controlled-release coated fertilizers to enhance soil fertility: A review 生物基材料制备缓释包衣肥料提高土壤肥力的研究进展

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-05-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100701

Arun K. Singh

{"title":"Bio-based materials for fabrication of controlled-release coated fertilizers to enhance soil fertility: A review","authors":"Arun K. Singh","doi":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100701","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100701","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The utilization of fertilizers in agricultural fields offers benefits to enhance crop productivity, and former income and fulfill the need for food supply. However, the imbalanced use of chemical fertilizers can alter the basic soil properties including pH and moisture, which results in soil degradation, nutrient leaching, and loss of other essential soil properties. Additionally, It can even have various adverse effects on the environment. Therefore, to reduce environmental threats while preserving substantial agricultural yields of good quality, controlled-release fertilizers (CRFs) have been developed recently with various coating materials and techniques. Coatings on fertilizers are the key approach to enhancing soil fertility by providing nutrients (N, P, K, etc.) gradually to the soil in a controlled manner. This review study discusses recent advancements in the fabrication of CRFs using various bio-based materials for a better-controlled release rate of nutrients. In addition, basic concepts and mechanisms behind the process of nutrient release in a controlled manner are summarized. Based on the findings of the literature, it is noticeable that bio-based materials coated fertilizer will not only control nutrient release to match plant needs over time but will also lessen environmental pollution, promoting sustainable agricultural production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100958,"journal":{"name":"Next Materials","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100701"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144070691","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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A comprehensive review of functionally graded materials and their ballistic impact performance: Current status and future challenges 功能梯度材料及其弹道冲击性能综述：现状与未来挑战

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-05-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100704

Murlidhar Patel

{"title":"A comprehensive review of functionally graded materials and their ballistic impact performance: Current status and future challenges","authors":"Murlidhar Patel","doi":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100704","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100704","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The designing of ballistic resistance armors, which can efficiently withstand and dissipate the enormous energy of high-velocity projectiles or bullets without sacrificing protection, is a very critical task. Armor must resist penetration and control the transmission of kinetic energy to minimize blunt force injuries during impact, all the while preserving structural integrity and avoiding becoming excessively bulky or heavy. Advanced materials are essential for resolving these problems. In the current era, functionally graded material (FGM) is replacing conventional and composite materials very rapidly due to its advanced characteristics. Lightweight FGMs can significantly improve the efficacy of armor against ballistic impact by progressively changing the material compositions and porosities over thickness without sacrificing flexibility or durability. With this gradation, FGMs may combine the energy-absorbing properties and toughness of metals, polymers, ceramics, composites, or their combinations to resist penetration against ballistic impacts. However, this paper summarized the in-depth classifications of FGMs, ammunition used for ballistic impacts, and FGMs ballistic performance. A critical correlation between the various standards of ballistics tests is developed in this article. Methods of ballistic testing with shoot spacing patterns for different standards are well described. The ballistic performance of conventional, composite, and hybrid FGMs used as plate and sandwich structures is also compared in terms of their failure modes, ballistic limit, and energy absorption capabilities. By strategically stacking different materials in the armor, the danger of catastrophic failure can be effectively reduced. This article also provides an insight into key future challenges and scopes of the FGM armors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100958,"journal":{"name":"Next Materials","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100704"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143942245","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Degradation of organic pollutants in wastewater using MOF-based catalysts: A review mof基催化剂降解废水中有机污染物的研究进展

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-05-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100696

Matthew Ndubuisi Abonyi , Christopher Chiedozie Obi , Joseph Tagbo Nwabanne

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Towards sustainable blade design: A critical review of natural fiber-reinforced hybrid composites and structural analysis tutorials 迈向可持续叶片设计：对天然纤维增强混合复合材料和结构分析教程的重要回顾

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-05-03 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100688

Lahcen Amzil , Saloua Fertahi , Tarik Raffak , Taoufiq Mouhib

{"title":"Towards sustainable blade design: A critical review of natural fiber-reinforced hybrid composites and structural analysis tutorials","authors":"Lahcen Amzil , Saloua Fertahi , Tarik Raffak , Taoufiq Mouhib","doi":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100688","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100688","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Natural fibers offer several advantages, including lightness, biodegradability, renewability and cost-effectiveness, making them a sustainable alternative to synthetic materials. Their integration into wind turbine blades represents a promising approach to sustainable blade design. This review addresses a notable gap in the literature concerning natural-fiber-based hybrid composites for blade manufacture, assessing their composition, mechanical properties, economic impacts and the structural analysis methods that are often overlooked. Furthermore, specific attention has been directed towards natural fibers that have not yet been extensively used in blade design and evaluating their potential use. In addition, this review proposes a structured tutorial for carrying out structural analyses, providing researchers with clear steps for designing blades in accordance with state-of-the-art standards, as well as the different approaches used to numerically evaluate the blade structure. Finally, this review also highlights the limitations of current practices and outlines future research needs to advance the adoption of natural fibers in wind energy applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100958,"journal":{"name":"Next Materials","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100688"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-05-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143902219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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