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Breaking the thermal barrier: Investigating effective heat transfer in polymer composites 打破热障：研究聚合物复合材料的有效传热

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-06-26 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100880

Abdessamad Belhaouzi , Yosra Raji , Souad Zyade , Sanaa Majid , Abdelfattah Elmahbouby

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Recent advances in machine learning applications for MXene materials: Design, synthesis, characterization, and commercialization for energy and environmental applications MXene材料机器学习应用的最新进展：能源和环境应用的设计、合成、表征和商业化

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-06-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100864

Sodiq Abiodun Kareem , Makinde Akindeji Ibrahim , Justus Uchenna Anaele , Olajesu Favor Olanrewaju , Emmanuel Omosegunfunmi Aikulola , Michael Oluwatosin Bodunrin

{"title":"Recent advances in machine learning applications for MXene materials: Design, synthesis, characterization, and commercialization for energy and environmental applications","authors":"Sodiq Abiodun Kareem , Makinde Akindeji Ibrahim , Justus Uchenna Anaele , Olajesu Favor Olanrewaju , Emmanuel Omosegunfunmi Aikulola , Michael Oluwatosin Bodunrin","doi":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100864","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100864","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>MXene-based materials are characterized by excellent superconductivity, superb ion-holding capacity, large surface area, and rapid electrochemical reactions, making them viable options for applications in high-capacity energy storage and conversion systems (ESCS) such as portable digital devices, electric vehicles, power transportation, modern intelligent networks, and 5 G telecommunications. This review article looks at the latest developments and some of the difficulties in the synthesis and modification of MXene-based materials and highlights the transformative role of machine learning (ML) in advancing MXene research and applications. Applications in energy storage and water purification are discussed alongside the economic and industrial challenges of large-scale production. Recent studies confirm that ML models have been instrumental in improving MXene synthesis processes, enabling higher yields and optimization of properties, better purity, and scalability through real-time process control and reinforcement learning. Techniques such as genetic algorithms, evolutionary algorithms, and Bayesian optimization accelerate the discovery of novel MXene phases tailored for specific uses. The review identifies future directions in MXene research, emphasizing the development of scalable fabrication methods, ML-driven material informatics platforms, and the expansion of MXene applications in electronics and beyond. By integrating ML, MXene research is poised to achieve faster, cost-effective advancements and commercialization for next-generation technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100958,"journal":{"name":"Next Materials","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100864"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144481430","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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From composition to performance: Structural insights into polymer composites 从组成到性能：对聚合物复合材料的结构见解

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-06-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100852

Harshit Sharma , Gaurav Arora , Manoj Kumar Singh , Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa , Papiya Bhowmik , Raj Kumar , Suman Debnath , Suchart Siengchin

{"title":"From composition to performance: Structural insights into polymer composites","authors":"Harshit Sharma , Gaurav Arora , Manoj Kumar Singh , Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa , Papiya Bhowmik , Raj Kumar , Suman Debnath , Suchart Siengchin","doi":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100852","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100852","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study of polymer composites has evolved significantly in recent years due to research efforts to understand the intricate relationship between their mechanical properties and structural components. This review fills a key gap in the literature by providing thorough insights into polymeric materials, which are essential for developing high-performance solutions in the biomedical, construction, aerospace, and automotive industries. With increasing environmental concerns, the demand for lightweight, high-performance materials has driven innovation in sustainable composites for structural applications across various industries. This review explores the tensile, flexural, hardness, elastic modulus, and impact behavior of various composite compositions and their morphologies. This review offers new perspectives on improving the performance of composites through detailed analyses of reinforcing agents, matrix materials, and production processes. This review is systematically structured, covering an introduction, methodology, in-depth analyses, and useful suggestions. It highlights the significance of understanding the correlations between mechanical properties to efficiently design different fiber-reinforced composites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100958,"journal":{"name":"Next Materials","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100852"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144307952","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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Impact behavior of natural fiber composites: A comprehensive review on theoretical and computational modeling 天然纤维复合材料的冲击行为：理论和计算模型的综合综述

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-06-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100849

Timothy K. Mulenga, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin

{"title":"Impact behavior of natural fiber composites: A comprehensive review on theoretical and computational modeling","authors":"Timothy K. Mulenga, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin","doi":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100849","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100849","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This paper presents a review of theoretical and computational modeling techniques for natural fiber composites (NFC) under impact loading. The behavior of NFC under impact loading remains a critical concern particularly in applications where structural integrity is of key concern. Despite the growing interest in natural fibers over synthetic fibers due to their superior specific strength, stiffness, lightweight nature, and cost-effectiveness, there remains a scarcity of review reports that specifically address the modeling of their impact loading behavior. Existing literature on the review of the impact behavior of NFC focused on the effect of hybridization, impact testing methods and influence of matrix material. Thus, the current literature review focuses on the utilization of modeling techniques on NFCs as it plays a crucial role in improving the design and performance of these composites. An overview of various theoretical models, including classical laminated plate and deformation theories are presented. Computational models such as finite-element analysis (FEA) employed in the impact mechanics of composite materials are also presented. This paper examines the impact behavior of NFCs, emerging areas in NFC, methods of enhancing the impact behavior of NFC with emphasis on the essential characteristics that must be considered before proceeding with modeling. The aim is to highlight the key theories and computational methods in this field and increase awareness among experts about ongoing research efforts, ultimately guiding future studies in the same area.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100958,"journal":{"name":"Next Materials","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100849"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144307953","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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Carbon quantum dots: Comparative analysis of synthesis strategies and their environmental application 碳量子点：合成策略及其环境应用的比较分析

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-06-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100787

H.M. Solayman , Kah Hon Leong , Md. Kamal Hossain , Md. Badiuzzaman Khan , Kang Kang , Jheng-Jie Jiang , Azrina Abd Aziz

{"title":"Carbon quantum dots: Comparative analysis of synthesis strategies and their environmental application","authors":"H.M. Solayman , Kah Hon Leong , Md. Kamal Hossain , Md. Badiuzzaman Khan , Kang Kang , Jheng-Jie Jiang , Azrina Abd Aziz","doi":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100787","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100787","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carbon quantum dots (CQDs) are a novel and noteworthy addition to the nanomaterial family. CQDs are highly promising nanomaterials owing to their distinctive optical, physical, chemical, structural, and electronic properties. Particularly, the exceptional up-converted photoluminescence (PL), remarkable photoinduced electron transfer, tunable PL, extraordinary biocompatibility, notable chemical inertness, and effective light harvesting ability of CQDs have grown significant interest. Consequently, CQDs have been widely employed across diverse fields such as detection, degradation, adsorption, antimicrobial activities, hydrogen production, CO<sub>2</sub> reduction, energy storage and microplastics detection. Currently, numerous CQD synthesis techniques have been established in which there is a significant change in the formation and structure of CQDs while characterized and applied in practical applications. In this regard, the unique and controlled synthesis techniques are still quite difficult task. In this review, we highlighted a comparative analysis of various synthesis approaches towards planned synthesis of CQDs. In addition, explored the obstacles and potential paths for CQDs, with the goal to achieve highly effective and stable CQDs over the long run. Likewise, this review provides insights guidance for the advance of a cost effective and environmentally friendly synthesis technique for CQDs. Consequently, this review also focused on recent studies concerning the removal of environmental pollutants, with a particular focus on the mechanism for depredating pollutants. Additionally, this study examines and talks about the stability and difficulties of CQDs in the environmental domain.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100958,"journal":{"name":"Next Materials","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100787"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144296791","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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Application of bio-based additives in membrane modification for water purification: A review 生物基添加剂在水净化膜改性中的应用综述

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-06-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100836

Ibrahim Maina Idriss , Zubair Hashmi , Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar , Norazanita Shamsuddin , Asim Laeeq Khan , Femiana Gapsari , Teguh Dwi Widodo , Muhammad Roil Bilad

{"title":"Application of bio-based additives in membrane modification for water purification: A review","authors":"Ibrahim Maina Idriss , Zubair Hashmi , Muhammad Saifullah Abu Bakar , Norazanita Shamsuddin , Asim Laeeq Khan , Femiana Gapsari , Teguh Dwi Widodo , Muhammad Roil Bilad","doi":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100836","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100836","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Access to clean water is a global challenge, and membrane-based filtration is a promising solution. This review explores bio-based additives integrated into membrane materials to improve water purification. Enhanced membrane properties, facilitated by natural additives, can increase efficiency, sustainability, and environmental compatibility. Recent research underscores the potential of bio-based additives to refine membrane performance while reducing ecological impact. However, challenges remain in ensuring long-term stability and economic feasibility for large-scale applications. The review highlights the importance of continued scientific inquiry and innovative techniques to advance the field. It emphasizes the need for interdisciplinary collaboration among experts in materials science, chemical engineering, and environmental sciences. By understanding and improving the integration of bio-based additives, the membrane industry can progress towards more sustainable, high-performing, and economically viable solutions. Ultimately, the successful deployment of these technologies could contribute to providing cleaner, safer water supplies worldwide and addressing one of humanity’s most pressing concerns.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100958,"journal":{"name":"Next Materials","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100836"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144270399","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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Synthesis methods of flexible materials for sensing 传感用柔性材料的合成方法

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-06-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100799

Wei Xia , Jinxue Zhao , Xuejing Zhai , Yahui Wen , Xinghai Wang , Liping Lu , Lidong Wu

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Synthesis, properties and applications of antimonene – A review 锑烯的合成、性质及应用综述

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-06-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100827

Khurshed A. Shah , Aadil A. Ganaie , G.B. Vakil , Hariharan Rajalakshmi Mohanraj

{"title":"Synthesis, properties and applications of antimonene – A review","authors":"Khurshed A. Shah , Aadil A. Ganaie , G.B. Vakil , Hariharan Rajalakshmi Mohanraj","doi":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100827","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100827","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Two-dimensional materials from groups IV-A and V-A of the periodic table, including graphene, silicene, and phosphorene, have received notable interest during the last several years due to their distinctive features and potential applications across multiple domains. Antimonene is distinguished from other two-dimensional crystals by its exceptional stability, spin–orbit coupling strength and the significant changes in its properties with the variation of layers from single-layer to few-layer configurations. This review conducts a thorough investigation into the structural, electronic, and optical characteristics of antimonene, while also providing a critical evaluation of its synthesis methods and the advancements made in addressing integration challenges. By exploring its applications across various fields, including transistors, energy storage, and biomedical devices, we emphasize its transformative capabilities and identify the primary scientific and technological obstacles that need to be addressed. Furthermore, we suggest future research avenues aimed at enhancing the properties of antimonene and realizing its full potential in next-generation technologies. This extensive analysis highlights the importance of antimonene in the progression of materials science and engineering, offering valuable perspectives on its influence in shaping future technological developments.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100958,"journal":{"name":"Next Materials","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100827"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144264052","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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Advancements of multifunctional hydrogels in treating periodontal diseases: A concise review 多功能水凝胶在牙周病治疗中的研究进展

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-06-12 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100825

Sanjukta Sen , Ranabir Sahu , Tarun Kumar Dua , Paramita Paul , Gouranga Nandi

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Performance of rice husk ash (RHA) and recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) for sustainable concrete: A review 稻壳灰（RHA）和再生粗骨料（RCA）在可持续混凝土中的性能研究进展

Next Materials Pub Date : 2025-06-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100778

Raymond Wellington Suomie, Biraja Prasad Mishra, Swagato Das

{"title":"Performance of rice husk ash (RHA) and recycled coarse aggregate (RCA) for sustainable concrete: A review","authors":"Raymond Wellington Suomie, Biraja Prasad Mishra, Swagato Das","doi":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100778","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.nxmate.2025.100778","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent years, researchers have explored more sustainable substitute materials for conventional concrete components. The present review examines the application of Rice Husk Ash (RHA) and Recycled Coarse Aggregate (RCA) in combination with each other in making concrete. By analyzing over 50 published studies, this paper evaluates how these materials affect workability, strength, durability, and environmental performance. The results show that RCA can sometimes lower performance due to its high porosity, but RHA helps counter this by improving the concrete's internal structure through its pozzolanic reaction. Overall, the review points to the need for better mix design strategies and material handling to make concrete both stronger and more sustainable. Furthermore, the review points out that the dual application of RHA and RCA remains under-explored in existing research, particularly regarding long-term stability and environmental analysis. The majority of studies isolate these materials from each other, losing the synergy they can acquire from interaction. This review bridges the critical knowledge gap for the combined application of RHA and RCA in concrete, illustrating their synergistic opportunities towards sustainable augmentation with the offsetting of individual limitations. It highlights the most significant research gaps, such as a lack of standardized processing and long-term durability studies, and recommends optimal mix designs to enable structural viability. Closing these gaps may result in more uniform performance results and increased use of these materials in actual construction. Finally, the review helps add to increasing literature that seeks to minimize the carbon intensity of the construction sector through the use of agricultural waste and construction demolition waste. It further stimulates subsequent research on optimizing proportion mixes, enhancing quality control, and assessing lifecycle performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100958,"journal":{"name":"Next Materials","volume":"8 ","pages":"Article 100778"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144264050","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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