{"title":"Synergistic effects of Sb/Gd co-doping in TiO2: Ultralow loss and highly stable dielectric properties","authors":"Lingxiang Wang, Jiangtao Fan, Zhengkai Huang, Tiantian Yang, Junjie Chen, Zhanggui Hu","doi":"10.1016/j.jmat.2026.101217","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmat.2026.101217","url":null,"abstract":"In recent years, TiO<sub>2</sub>-based giant dielectric ceramics have shown broad application prospects in the field of electronic devices owing to their excellent giant dielectric properties. Nevertheless, its practical application is hindered by substantial dielectric loss and inadequate temperature/frequency stability. This study introduced co-doping with Sb<sup>5+</sup> and Gd<sup>3+</sup> to prepare (Sb<sub>0.5</sub>Gd<sub>0.5</sub>)<sub><em>x</em></sub>Ti<sub>1–<em>x</em></sub>O<sub>2</sub> (SGTO<em>x</em>, <em>x</em>=0, 0.01, 0.02, 0.03, 0.05) co-doped TiO<sub>2</sub> ceramics. By constructing electron-pinned defect clusters, synergistic optimization of a high dielectric constant and ultra-low dielectric loss was achieved. The SGTO0.01 ceramics exhibited outstanding comprehensive performance, possessing a high dielectric constant of 1.06×10<sup>4</sup> and an ultra-low dielectric loss of 0.011 at 1 kHz, along with excellent frequency stability (20 Hz – 1 MHz) and temperature stability (–150 °C to 260 °C, Δ<em>ε</em>ᵣ < ±15%), as well as superior DC bias characteristics (0–26 V). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and dielectric response analysis indicate that the synergistic doping of Sb<sup>5+</sup> and Gd<sup>3+</sup> promotes the formation of strongly coupled defect clusters. The defect dipole response constitutes the primary source of the high dielectric constant, while redundant internal barrier layer capacitance (IBLC) effects and electrode interface polarization are observed at medium-to-low frequencies. The electronic pinning effect of defect dipoles enhances electron localization and effectively suppresses long-range carrier transport. This study provides new insights into defect engineering for developing high-performance giant dielectric materials and clarifies the structure–property relationship between defect cluster configurations and dielectric performance in heterovalent co-doping systems.","PeriodicalId":16173,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materiomics","volume":"20 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147586689","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}
Ruiling Chang, Zhonghua Yao, Hua Hao, Minghe Cao, Hanxing Liu
{"title":"Strategic optimization of DC bias stability in BaTiO3 ceramics through defect-engineered core-shell architectures","authors":"Ruiling Chang, Zhonghua Yao, Hua Hao, Minghe Cao, Hanxing Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.jmat.2026.101216","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmat.2026.101216","url":null,"abstract":"BaTiO<ce:inf loc=\"post\">3</ce:inf>-based multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCCs) with Ni inner electrodes face two critical challenges: DC bias causes a sharp decrease in the dielectric constant, and the material may become semiconducting during sintering in a reducing atmosphere. To overcome these issues, we adopted a multi-element (Y, Mn, Mg) doping strategy to successfully construct a core-shell architecture. This design significantly suppresses the decay of the dielectric constant in the core under a DC bias. A systematic analysis was conducted on the effects of sintering atmosphere and annealing on the microstructure and dielectric properties. The results reveal that the sample Y-N, sintered in a reducing atmosphere, exhibits excellent DC bias stability. This can be attributed to its higher defect concentration, which effectively inhibits the migration of oxygen vacancies. Consequently, Y-N shows only a –0.61% decay rate of the dielectric constant at 2 V/μm, while achieving remarkable temperature stability (meeting the EIA X8R specification) and frequency stability (with a –2.1% variation from 1 kHz to 1 MHz). In contrast, samples annealed in air exhibit degraded DC bias stability at high electric fields due to shell thinning. This work provides valuable insights for the development of highly reliable dielectric materials for base-metal electrode MLCCs applications.","PeriodicalId":16173,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materiomics","volume":"24 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147587756","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":"Tunable lateral size and hierarchical structure SiP2@Ni low-dimensional aggregates for enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption","authors":"Yukai Chang, Yihao Xu, Huilan Zhao, Yingjie Huo, Zhikai Yan, Penghui Li, Shangsheng Li, Meihua Hu, Libo Wang, Qianku Hu, Aiguo Zhou, Renchao Che","doi":"10.1016/j.jmat.2026.101213","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmat.2026.101213","url":null,"abstract":"Simplifying the technology for regulating dielectric properties and enriching electromagnetic loss mechanisms of layered electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption materials still faces challenges. Herein, we propose a simple and eco-friendly sieving strategy to control the lateral size (3–50 μm) of multilayered SiP<sub>2</sub> flakes for regulating dielectric constants. Moreover, hierarchical-structured 2D SiP<sub>2</sub>@0D Ni nanoparticles/1D Ni chains low-dimensional aggregates are <em>in-situ</em> constructed on SiP<sub>2</sub> flakes <em>via</em> a two-step hydrothermal method to enhance interfacial polarization and electromagnetic synergistic effects. When the lateral size was controlled at 11 μm (SiP<sub>2</sub>-300), the intrinsic SiP<sub>2</sub> exhibits strong reflection loss (RL) value of –38.9 dB at 1.7 mm. Notably, the construction of 2D/0D/1D SiP<sub>2</sub>@Ni not only maintains a strong RL of –40.1 dB, but also shifts the corresponding absorption frequency from original Ku-band (11.8 GHz) to C-band (7.2 GHz). More importantly, the effective absorption bandwidth is broadened from 2.9 GHz to 4.1 GHz benefiting from the construction of electromagnetic synergy networks. Additionally, the radar cross section (RCS) value (29.14 dB⸱m<sup>2</sup>) evaluated by the computer simulation technology (CST) results for SiP<sub>2</sub>@Ni-S2 confirm the excellent dissipation ability. This study provides a new strategy for the application of layered absorbers with low-frequency, broadband and adjustable EMW properties.","PeriodicalId":16173,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materiomics","volume":"15 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147493097","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}
Chuchu Guo, Jie Liang, Fang Ye, Laifei Cheng, Xiang Liuyi
{"title":"Thermal insulation and structural performance of sandwich-structured SiC nanowire aerogels prepared via a one-step synthesis","authors":"Chuchu Guo, Jie Liang, Fang Ye, Laifei Cheng, Xiang Liuyi","doi":"10.1016/j.jmat.2026.101214","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmat.2026.101214","url":null,"abstract":"Silicon carbide (SiC) aerogels hold immense promise for extreme environment applications; however, conventional homogeneous architectures hinder their multifunctional integration. Herein, a sandwich-structured SiC nanowire aerogel with gradient porosity was engineered through a one-step <em>in situ</em> growth strategy, combining a dense sub-micropore (< 1 μm) shell and a macroporous (10–360 μm) core. The nanoconfined pores of the shell suppress gas-phase thermal transport by limiting molecular collisions, while the air-entrapped macropores of the core minimize solid-phase conduction, synergistically yielding a low thermal conductivity of 0.05 W/(m·K), 33% lower than that of the homogeneous counterparts. The continuous gradient interface eliminates interfacial delamination and redistributes stress, achieving a strong mechanical resilience (11.2 kPa compressive strength) <em>via</em> shell-layer nanowire friction and elastic recovery (90% strain retention after 100 cycles) through core-layer dendritic flexibility. Single-crystal nanowires, stabilized by a self-passivating amorphous layer (∼20 nm), ensure structural integrity at 1400 °C with negligible oxidation. Furthermore, the hierarchical architecture facilitates broadband microwave absorption <em>via</em> gradient impedance matching and multiscale reflections. By integrating template-guided polymer conversion and catalyst-directed nanowire assembly, this work pioneers a scalable paradigm for multifunctional aerogels that combine extreme thermal insulation, mechanical durability, and microwave absorption properties, providing a transformative solution for next-generation aerospace thermal protection systems.","PeriodicalId":16173,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materiomics","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":9.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147471135","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}
Journal of MateriomicsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-10DOI: 10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101150
Qing Li , Wei Deng , Tian-Ci Ma , Changhao Zhao , Mupeng Zheng , Lei Zhao , Qiong Wu , Chaofeng Wu , Fang-Zhou Yao , Wen Gong , Dragan Damjanovic , Mao-Hua Zhang
{"title":"Temperature-dependent field-induced phase transition behavior in Pb(Yb1/2Nb1/2)O3-based antiferroelectrics","authors":"Qing Li , Wei Deng , Tian-Ci Ma , Changhao Zhao , Mupeng Zheng , Lei Zhao , Qiong Wu , Chaofeng Wu , Fang-Zhou Yao , Wen Gong , Dragan Damjanovic , Mao-Hua Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101150","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101150","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Complex lead-based perovskites with the general formula Pb(B<sub><em>x</em></sub>'B<sub>1-<em>x</em></sub>\")O<sub>3</sub>, represent an important class of antiferroelectrics beyond the prototypical PbZrO<sub>3</sub> and NaNbO<sub>3</sub>. Depending on the combination of B-site species and the degree of cationic ordering, these materials exhibit a wide range of ferroic behaviors, spanning from antiferroelectric to (relaxor) ferroelectric responses. In this study, we investigate (Pb<sub>1-<em>x</em></sub>Ba<sub><em>x</em></sub>)(Yb<sub>1/2</sub>Nb<sub>1/2</sub>)O<sub>3</sub> polycrystals synthesized <em>via</em> a two-step processing route. Despite displaying antiferroelectric, ferroelectric, or nearly linear dielectric behavior at room temperature, all compositions exhibit double polarization hysteresis loops in proximity to a lower-temperature dielectric anomaly. This dielectric anomaly originates from the competition between antipolar and nanoscale polar regions, and shifts towards lower temperature with increasing Ba content, reflecting the suppression of long-range antiferroelectric ordering. Notably, a composition-invariant temperature scale, <em>T</em>∗, is identified and associated with the onset of static correlations among nanoscale polar entities, consistent with behavior reported in other complex Pb-based relaxor ferroelectrics. Superlattice reflections arising from antiparallel Pb<sup>2+</sup> displacements persist above <em>T</em>∗, suggesting an intricate cation-ordering landscape requiring further investigation. These findings underscore the coexistence and competition of polar and antipolar instabilities in complex lead-based perovskites, and their pronounced sensitivity to chemical substitution, thermal fluctuations, and external electric fields.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16173,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materiomics","volume":"12 2","pages":"Article 101150"},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145728764","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}
Journal of MateriomicsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-03DOI: 10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101149
Ruihang Liu , Yaoting Zhao , Wei Gao , Jin Zhang , Lanci Guo , Xiujuan Lin , Shifeng Huang , Hang Luo , Dou Zhang
{"title":"Enhancing piezoelectric sensing properties of DLP-printed PZT ceramics through controlled powder light absorption","authors":"Ruihang Liu , Yaoting Zhao , Wei Gao , Jin Zhang , Lanci Guo , Xiujuan Lin , Shifeng Huang , Hang Luo , Dou Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101149","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101149","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Digital light processing (DLP) printing of PbZrTiO<sub>3</sub> (PZT) ceramics is significantly hampered by the inherent high light absorption of the powder, leading to detrimental defects such as shrinkage and cracking, which severely compromise the final sensor performance. Herein, we propose a strategy to modulate the light absorption of PZT powder by mixing compositions calcined at different temperatures. By optimizing the mass ratio of P860 to P1150 to 1:9, we achieved a suspension with enhanced curing depth and rheological properties, enabling the fabrication of high-density ceramics with a piezoelectric constant of 470 pC/N. Furthermore, a sophisticated sandwiched piezoelectric sensor, architected with crossed square columns, demonstrated exceptional electromechanical performance, generating an open-circuit voltage of 278 V and a short-circuit current of 2.19 μA. This design conferred a piezoelectric sensitivity approximately 7 times greater than bulk counterparts. Remarkably, despite its compact size of merely 1.3 cm × 1.3 cm, this sensor still achieves a transmission power of 5.2 mW during underwater remote energy transfer over a distance of 400 mm. This work establishes a viable pathway for fabricating next-generation high-performance PZT piezoelectric sensors <em>via</em> advanced DLP processing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16173,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materiomics","volume":"12 2","pages":"Article 101149"},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145673586","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}
Journal of MateriomicsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-12-15DOI: 10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101151
Shuoyan Liu , Jiufeng Dong , Liang Sun , Zizhao Pan , Yujuan Niu , Yani Lu , Yuqi Liu , Hong Wang
{"title":"Semi-alicyclic fluorinated polyimide with ultrahigh energy density enabled by bandgap-topology co-engineering","authors":"Shuoyan Liu , Jiufeng Dong , Liang Sun , Zizhao Pan , Yujuan Niu , Yani Lu , Yuqi Liu , Hong Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101151","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101151","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aromatic polyimide (PI) with high glass transition temperature (<em>T</em><sub>g</sub>) shows promise as a polymer dielectric for energy storage, but its rigid aromatic structure and electron delocalization cause significant conduction loss, degrading energy storage performance and breakdown strength (<em>E</em><sub>b</sub>) under high temperatures. Herein, we introduce a novel semi-alicyclic fluorinated polyimide (H-FPI) designed <em>via</em> a molecular engineering strategy that synergistically integrates bandgap and topological conformation modulation. Specifically, the alicyclic group elevates the lowest unoccupied molecular orbital (LUMO) while strong electron-withdrawing trifluoromethyl (<img>CF<sub>3</sub>) substitution depresses the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO), creating a wide bandgap (4.2 eV). Concurrently, the chair-conformation alicyclic backbone and sterically bulky <img>CF<sub>3</sub> groups synergistically disrupt molecular planarity, reducing π-orbital overlap to suppress charge transfer while restricting chain mobility to yield a high <em>T</em><sub>g</sub> of 272 °C. Remarkably, H-FPI film delivers a high energy density of 6.02 J/cm<sup>3</sup> with a superior breakdown strength of 626 MV/m at 200 °C, surpassing commercial PI and fluorinated polyimide (FPI) by 1261% and 55%, respectively. Furthermore, H-FPI film exhibits exceptional capacitor charge-discharge cyclability, enhanced mechanical robustness, and excellent thermal stability. This work establishes a new molecular design paradigm for organic capacitors in electrified transportation and smart grid systems requiring high-temperature working reliability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16173,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materiomics","volume":"12 2","pages":"Article 101151"},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145760216","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}
Journal of MateriomicsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-09-15DOI: 10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101127
Yanfei Liu , Ruize Zhang , Shaopu Liu , Jieliang Zhao , Xiaojun Tang , Yanbo Liu
{"title":"Multi-functional design of ultra-high temperature ceramics coatings","authors":"Yanfei Liu , Ruize Zhang , Shaopu Liu , Jieliang Zhao , Xiaojun Tang , Yanbo Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101127","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101127","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ultra-high temperature ceramics (UHTCs) exhibit ultra-high melting points and relatively high mechanical performance, making them ideal coating materials for extreme environment applications like hypersonic vehicles. Recently, novel design strategies of UHTCs coatings have been proposed, mainly including the composition and structural design. In this article, state-of-the-art approaches including multilayer and gradient UHTC coatings for enhanced mechanical and ablation resistance, surface engineering for the improvement of coating adhesion, materials and microstructural design for thermal insulation, laser ablation protection, and drag reduction were reviewed. Furthermore, advanced designing and fabrication techniques for UHTC coatings are also prospected, which can provide insights for the development of next-generation multi-functional UHTC coatings for harsh conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16173,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materiomics","volume":"12 2","pages":"Article 101127"},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145068093","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}
Journal of MateriomicsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-11-06DOI: 10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101145
Guoyang Shen, Zhibin Wen, Zhiguo Wang, Longlong Shu
{"title":"Strain-engineered flexoelectricity and oxygen vacancy dynamics for modulating interfacial charge transport in BaTiO3","authors":"Guoyang Shen, Zhibin Wen, Zhiguo Wang, Longlong Shu","doi":"10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101145","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101145","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Strain engineering has emerged as a powerful strategy for tailoring the ferroelectric properties and interfacial charge transport behaviors in complex oxide heterostructures. However, the underlying coupling mechanisms between strain-induced polarization reversal and defect-mediated barrier modulation remain in-depth understanding. In this study, controllable strain gradients are introduced through the use of intermediate layers to simultaneously manipulate the polarization orientation of BaTiO<sub>3</sub> thin films and modulate interfacial barrier properties. We systematically investigate the interplay among strain states, polarization behavior, and oxygen vacancy dynamics. Opposing strain states induce distinct polarization orientations in BaTiO<sub>3</sub>, as confirmed by phase reversal and local hysteresis loops. Vacuum annealing is employed to tune the overall oxygen vacancy concentration, while flexoelectric field induced by strain gradient governs the migration and spatial distribution of vacancies. Compressive and tensile strains respectively drive oxygen vacancy accumulation near the surface or at the bottom interface, thereby modulating the Schottky barrier height and associated rectifying behavior. These results reveal a synergistic mechanism whereby flexoelectric polarization and strain-driven redistribution of oxygen vacancy cooperatively regulate charge transport in ferroelectric heterostructures.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16173,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materiomics","volume":"12 2","pages":"Article 101145"},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145455557","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}
Journal of MateriomicsPub Date : 2026-03-01Epub Date: 2025-11-26DOI: 10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101147
Irfan Sabir , He Mingxia , Hafeez Anwar , Muhammad I. Masud , Mohammed Aman , Muhammad Kashif
{"title":"Development of high-performance asymmetric supercapacitors based on MXene and Mn-doped Zn ferrite composites for energy storage applications","authors":"Irfan Sabir , He Mingxia , Hafeez Anwar , Muhammad I. Masud , Mohammed Aman , Muhammad Kashif","doi":"10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101147","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmat.2025.101147","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this work, Mn<sub><em>x</em></sub>Zn<sub>1-<em>x</em></sub>Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub> (MZF) ferrite and MXene (Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><em>x</em></sub>) composites were addressed to enhance the electrochemical performance. MXene is a relatively new material belonging to the 2D layered family and is mainly used to enhance the electrochemical features of electrode materials. The incorporation of MZF material acts as a conductive bridge, affecting the structural stability and electrochemical features of Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><em>x</em></sub> MXene. MZF nanoparticles were embedded with Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub><em>x</em></sub> MXene to develop a hybrid MXene@MZF<sub>1</sub> electrode composite. The structural formation of composites was investigated using Raman spectroscopy, XRD, SEM, EDX, TEM, and XPS. The electrochemical examination of the prepared composite revealed a significant increase in specific capacitance. The (MXene)<sub>75</sub>(Mn<sub>0.05</sub>Zn<sub>0.95</sub>Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>4</sub>)<sub>25</sub> electrode material was exposed to a gravimetric specific capacitance of 646.9 F/g at a scanning rate of 5 mV/s. Moreover, an asymmetric supercapacitor (ASC) device was constructed, achieving a specific energy of approximately 47 W·h·kg<sup>−1</sup> and a power density of 4937.1 W/kg, respectively. An excellent capacitance retention of 128.9% and coulombic efficiency of 99% were observed after 6000 GCD duty cycles. This study confirmed the good stability of the MXene@MZF<sub>1</sub> electrode compound after experimental and theoretical investigations. Therefore, MXene-based MZF<sub>1</sub> electrode materials enhanced electrochemical properties and improved cyclic durability for the ASC device.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":16173,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Materiomics","volume":"12 2","pages":"Article 101147"},"PeriodicalIF":9.6,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145598911","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}