Zihui Liu,Qiuyan Li,Huijuan Ma,Chao Peng,Xue-Feng Yu,Jiahong Wang
{"title":"Nitrobenzo Crown Ether Enables Stable Interphases in Lithium Metal Batteries","authors":"Zihui Liu,Qiuyan Li,Huijuan Ma,Chao Peng,Xue-Feng Yu,Jiahong Wang","doi":"10.1002/adfm.79065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.79065","url":null,"abstract":"A nitrobenzo crown ether (NBCE) is developed as a single-molecule electrolyte additive that simultaneously regulates Li+ solvation and interfacial chemistry. It enables a robust LiF/Li3N-rich solid electrolyte interphase, uniform lithium deposition, and stable cycling for over 1000 h in Li||Li cells, with Li||NCM811 full cells retaining 79.5% capacity after 300 cycles.","PeriodicalId":112,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Functional Materials","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149218306","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Emergence of a Hexagonal Fe2S2 Single Layer Without a Bulk Counterpart via Phase Transformation","authors":"Affan Safeer,Wejdan Beida,Felix Oberbauer,Nicolae Atodiresei,Gustav Bihlmayer,Max Wolfertz,Chiara Schlichte,Wouter Jolie,Stefan Blügel,Jeison Fischer,Thomas Michely","doi":"10.1002/adfm.79001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.79001","url":null,"abstract":"Upon annealing, single-layer Mackinawite iron sulfide transforms into a previously unknown hexagonal phase with -CuI structure. STM, LEED, and first-principles calculations identify the structure and show that electronic correlations and magnetic order are important for its stability. The work establishes a new two-dimensional van der Waals material not known in the bulk FeS phase diagram.","PeriodicalId":112,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Functional Materials","volume":"5 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149218307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Smriti Bhatia,Neha Sharma,Srishti Bhardwaj,Shruti Roy,Dirk Fuchs,Tulika Maitra,Vivek Kumar Malik,Kaushik Sen
{"title":"Suppression and Reemergence of Directional Transport across the Ferromagnetic Transition in SrRuO3","authors":"Smriti Bhatia,Neha Sharma,Srishti Bhardwaj,Shruti Roy,Dirk Fuchs,Tulika Maitra,Vivek Kumar Malik,Kaushik Sen","doi":"10.1002/adfm.79104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.79104","url":null,"abstract":"In a (110)-oriented SrRuO3 thin film, symmetry-resolved magnetotransport reveals strong directional anisotropy. The magnetoresistance remains negative along [001], while it reverses sign and becomes positive along below T0 ≈ 145K. Despite this contrast, the Hall response remains identical along both directions.","PeriodicalId":112,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Functional Materials","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149218309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Hydrogen-Bond-Network Enables Near-Coplanar Fluorooxoborates with Large Deep-Ultraviolet Birefringence","authors":"Chunjie Shen,Zhihua Yang,Shilie Pan,Feng Zhang","doi":"10.1002/adfm.79102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.79102","url":null,"abstract":"An extended hydrogen-bond network enables near-coplanar arrangement of 1D B-O-F chains, leading to a large birefringerence of 0.15 at 546 nm with a wide bandgap of 6.87 eV in Li[C(NH2)3]B6O8F4. A C index is proposed based on terahertz spectroscopic study to describe the strong dynamic coupling between the cations and anions leaded by the hydrogen-bond network connections.","PeriodicalId":112,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Functional Materials","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149218291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
A. Waske,K. Klinar,S. Fähler,M. Kohl,N. M. Dempsey,F. Albertini,G. A. de Wijs,T. Schrefl,M. Maschek,S. Lionte,C. Megnin,N. van Dijk,A. Kitanovski,E. Brück
{"title":"Paving the Way for Next-Generation Solid-State Waste Heat Recovery: A Thermomagnetic Materials and Systems Roadmap","authors":"A. Waske,K. Klinar,S. Fähler,M. Kohl,N. M. Dempsey,F. Albertini,G. A. de Wijs,T. Schrefl,M. Maschek,S. Lionte,C. Megnin,N. van Dijk,A. Kitanovski,E. Brück","doi":"10.1002/adfm.78789","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.78789","url":null,"abstract":"Unlocking thermomagnetic low-grade waste heat recovery. This perspective provides a comprehensive roadmap for the development of thermomagnetic materials and systems. By addressing key engineering challenges across multiple scales, it bridges the gap between micro-power IoT devices and large-scale industrial applications.","PeriodicalId":112,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Functional Materials","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.0,"publicationDate":"2026-10-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149218292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Roxana Moaref, Christopher M. Spezzano, Grace X. Gu, Uttandaraman Sundararaj
{"title":"Additive Manufacturing for Sustainable Electromagnetic Interference Shielding: Materials Discovery, Structural Optimization, and Machine Learning","authors":"Roxana Moaref, Christopher M. Spezzano, Grace X. Gu, Uttandaraman Sundararaj","doi":"10.1002/adfm.77638","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adfm.77638","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The rapid expansion of wireless technologies has intensified the need for effective electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding to ensure the reliability of electronic devices, while the increasing generation of electronic and plastic waste has created a demand for sustainable and environmentally friendly shielding materials. Additive manufacturing (AM) offers unprecedented freedom to design and fabricate highly tailored EMI shields, enabling precise control over structure, composition, and performance. This review highlights recent progress in the development of AM-based EMI shields using recycled, bio-based, and environmentally-friendly materials. We explore how structural design and optimization strategies influence both electromagnetic wave attenuation and mechanical integrity, and discuss the emerging role of simulation and machine learning (ML) in performance prediction and design acceleration. Life cycle assessment (LCA) challenges are examined, along with sustainable manufacturing pathways to minimize environmental impact. We conclude with future perspectives, emphasizing the transformative potential of AM to advance next-generation, high-performance, and sustainable EMI shielding solutions.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":112,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Functional Materials","volume":"36 83","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148899151","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bridging the Gap: A Multi-Scale Review of Active On/Off Valves","authors":"Zijie Meng, Hanfeng Zhang, Jiasheng Wang, Zhi Qiu, Mingjun Qiu, Junhui Zhang, Bing Xu, Zebing Mao","doi":"10.1002/adfm.78087","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adfm.78087","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Active on/off valves serve as critical components for rapid flow switching in fluid systems, playing a vital role in industrial machinery, biochemical analysis, and soft robotics. As a pivotal performance metric, driving forces directly govern switching dynamics and regulation capacity of the overall system. However, existing reviews are typically confined to a single driving-force magnitude, leaving a gap in systematic summaries that span the full range from millinewtons (mN) to kilonewtons (kN). To bridge this gap, this review provides the first comprehensive synthesis of active on/off valve technologies across the entire driving force range. This paper delineates two distinct technological trajectories: high-driving-force valves (N–kN) are evolving toward high-frequency response with precision control of large flow rates, while low-driving-force valves (mN–N) are transitioning from basic flow regulation toward multifunctional integration, embedding self-sensing, self-healing, and self-powering capabilities. This review delves into the latest developments in actuation mechanisms, structural designs, substrate materials, and working media. Furthermore, the discussion extends to modeling methodologies, control strategies, and practical applications across various domains such as digital hydraulics, microfluidics, and soft robotics. Finally, this review identifies persistent challenges and proposes forward-looking perspectives to guide the development of next-generation high-performance active on/off valves.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":112,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Functional Materials","volume":"36 83","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148899189","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Gang Chen, Hongyang Zhao, Junfeng Li, Wenjie Mai, Xingtao Xu, Yuquan Li, Hongxin Qi, Jinliang Li, Likun Pan
{"title":"A Data-to-Interface Framework for AI-Guided Sodium-Ion Battery Materials Discovery: From Descriptors to Full-Cell Decisions","authors":"Gang Chen, Hongyang Zhao, Junfeng Li, Wenjie Mai, Xingtao Xu, Yuquan Li, Hongxin Qi, Jinliang Li, Likun Pan","doi":"10.1002/adfm.78284","DOIUrl":"10.1002/adfm.78284","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>For sodium-ion batteries (SIBs), the central obstacle to artificial intelligence (AI)-guided discovery is not simply data volume or algorithm choice, but the conditional nature of electrochemical labels. Capacity, voltage, initial Coulombic efficiency (ICE), rate capability, and retention depend on synthesis, disorder, electrolyte, interphase, and cell format rather than composition alone. Existing SIB and AI-battery reviews are commonly organized by material class, value chain, or chemistry, but they rarely explain how a prediction becomes a defensible cell-level decision. This review develops a data-to-interface framework linking literature, computation, processing, electrolyte, and full-cell data to descriptors, models, mechanistic hypotheses, and validation under realistic constraints. Ordered cathodes are matched to voltage, phase stability, and Na-ion migration; hard carbon is treated as a disordered-anode case governed by precursor history, pore structure, storage mechanism, and electrolyte-sensitive interphases. Electrolytes and electrode/electrolyte interfaces define whether electrode-level predictions remain valid in practical cells. A structured assessment of representative studies shows that no study in the selected evidence set covers all seven metadata layers, with full-cell matching and interphase reporting as the most common gaps. We propose a sodium-specific minimum reporting profile for uncertainty-aware, descriptor-driven, and interface-validated decision-making.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":112,"journal":{"name":"Advanced Functional Materials","volume":"36 83","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":19.9,"publicationDate":"2026-10-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148902595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}