{"title":"Growth, structures, properties, and applications of 2D materials comprising black phosphorous-like structures with highly in-plane anisotropy","authors":"Ching-Hwa Ho , Thalita Maysha Herninda","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101052","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101052","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Black phosphorus (BP), with its unique puckered honeycomb structure defined by armchair and zigzag chains, has gained significant attention owing to its tunable direct bandgap, high carrier mobility, and pronounced anisotropic behavior. These attributes make BP a leading candidate for next-generation electronics, optoelectronics, and sensors. However, its application is limited by significant challenges, such as instability under environmental conditions and the difficulty of synthesizing large-area, high-quality nanofilms. To overcome these obstacles and study their unique behaviors, researchers are turning to BP-like materials. The materials offer enhanced environmental stability and easier fabrication while retaining the beneficial properties of BP. BP analogs include Group V (phosphorus and arsenic) materials and Group IV-VI two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors, both showcasing distinctive advantages and expanding the horizons of 2D materials research. With tunable bandgaps, high carrier mobilities, and robust environmental stabilities, these materials open new pathways for the development of innovative applications and technologies. This review covers the crystal structures, properties, and synthesis techniques of BP and its analogs, providing a comparative analysis of their strengths and limitations. By highlighting the breakthroughs and challenges in this field, this paper aims to inspire further exploration into the design and application of these advanced materials, paving the way for transformative innovations in nanotechnology.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"166 ","pages":"Article 101052"},"PeriodicalIF":31.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144290621","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}
Abdul Ghaffar, Muhammad Bilal Asif, Javeed Mahmood, Cafer T. Yavuz
{"title":"Simultaneous solar power harnessing and water treatment for water-energy sustainability","authors":"Abdul Ghaffar, Muhammad Bilal Asif, Javeed Mahmood, Cafer T. Yavuz","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101038","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101038","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Solar evaporation is a promising technique for simultaneous water treatment and energy generation because it is environmentally friendly and has low maintenance costs. Several options are available to harness low-grade waste energy and mass flow, as well as salinity and temperature gradients, for interfacial solar evaporation. This review provides a comprehensive summary of the materials and devices used for simultaneous water treatment and energy harvesting, along with how they influence the chemistry of the water-energy nexus. Key approaches to improve energy conversion efficiency, minimize energy losses, and low-grade residual heat applications have been explored, including piezoelectric, pyroelectric, salinity gradient, triboelectric, and thermo-electrochemical methods. The physics and engineering of solar-thermal approaches, modes of operation, and materials, as well as hybrid desalination and energy generation with different solar-thermal materials, solar-steam devices, and systems are also assessed. Finally, future research challenges and opportunities are outlined in the context of commercialization.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"166 ","pages":"Article 101038"},"PeriodicalIF":31.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144297560","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}
Guopeng Xu , Yiheng Tang , Danfeng Xiong , Wenkun Zhang , Ziyu Liu , Paul K. Chu , Guomin Wang
{"title":"Carbon dots for reactive oxygen species modulation","authors":"Guopeng Xu , Yiheng Tang , Danfeng Xiong , Wenkun Zhang , Ziyu Liu , Paul K. Chu , Guomin Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101024","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101024","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Reactive oxygen species (ROS) manipulation is emerging as a pivotal focus in biomaterials design. Carbon dots (CDs), with their superior biocompatibility, facile synthesis, exceptional electronic properties, and abundant active sites, are gaining significant attention as ROS modulators (CDRMs). However, unclear mechanisms of action and challenges in controlling activity and selectivity hinder the advancement of CDRMs for sophisticated biomedical applications. While existing reviews have summarized the synthesis and biomedical applications of CDs, none have systematically addressed their roles and mechanisms in ROS modulation. Additionally, a universal principle for designing efficient and selective CDRMs is urgently needed to advance their clinical translation. This review explores the origins of activity in CDRMs, elucidates modulation mechanisms, and provides in-depth insights into tailoring CDRMs for ROS upregulation, downregulation, and bidirectional manipulation. Strategies such as nanozyme-catalyzed, physical field-energized, and precursor-inherited ROS management are highlighted, followed by an analysis of methods to optimize CDRM activity and selectivity, addressing critical gaps in current literature. Furthermore, the applications of CDRMs in cancer therapy, wound healing, and inflammation-related diseases are summarized and analyzed. Finally, we discuss existing obstacles, such as low efficacy and selectivity, and propose strategies to enhance the clinical translation of CDRMs, offering a forward-looking perspective to guide future research and innovation in this promising field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"166 ","pages":"Article 101024"},"PeriodicalIF":31.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144279562","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}
Xuejing Li , Weng-Chon (Max) Cheong , Xinyu Xu , Heng Rao , Ping She , Sibo Wang , Jun-sheng Qin
{"title":"Directed charge transfer of Zn-O bridge of atomistic tandem dual Z-scheme heterojunction for photocatalytic CO2 reduction","authors":"Xuejing Li , Weng-Chon (Max) Cheong , Xinyu Xu , Heng Rao , Ping She , Sibo Wang , Jun-sheng Qin","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101039","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101039","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Photocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> reduction (PCR) is limited by unsatisfied activity and selectivity. The integration of molecular photocatalysts with semiconductors can solve the above two issues simultaneously. However, most of the organic-inorganic heterojunctions are bulky-based morphologies, which are still restricted by the control of surface areas and charge transfer. Herein, a tandem dual Z-scheme heterostructure was synthesized by assembling cobalt porphyrin ([meso-tetra (4-sulfonate phenyl) porphyrinato], CoTPPS) on hollow-structured TiO<sub>2</sub>@ZnIn<sub>2</sub>S<sub>4</sub> (H-TiO<sub>2</sub>@ZIS). The optimized H-TiO<sub>2</sub>@ZIS@CoTPPS exhibits superior solar fuel evolution of 158.15 μmol<sub>CO</sub> g<sup>−1</sup>·h<sup>−1</sup> via the PCR process, which is superior to most reported TiO<sub>2</sub> and ZIS-based photocatalysts. The exceptional photocatalytic performance is ascribed to enhanced light absorption, elevated surface areas, directed charge separation, and improved CO<sub>2</sub> activation. Specifically, the double built-in electric field (IEF) and the Zn-O bond of dual Z-scheme structures facilitate fast charge separation. Detailed charge transfer dynamics of H-TiO<sub>2</sub>@ZIS@CoTPPS are investigated by experimental characterizations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. This investigation provides atomistic insight into unique dual Z-scheme heterostructure and offers a new paradigm for solar-driven energy conversion</div></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"166 ","pages":"Article 101039"},"PeriodicalIF":31.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144263721","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}
Shubham Singh, Paresh C. Rout, Mohammed Ghadiyali, Udo Schwingenschlögl
{"title":"V2Se2O and Janus V2SeTeO: Monolayer altermagnets for the thermoelectric recovery of low-temperature waste heat","authors":"Shubham Singh, Paresh C. Rout, Mohammed Ghadiyali, Udo Schwingenschlögl","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101017","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We determine the thermoelectric properties of the V<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>2</sub>O and Janus V<sub>2</sub>SeTeO monolayer altermagnets with narrow direct band gaps of 0.74 and 0.26 eV, respectively. Monte Carlo simulations reveal Néel temperatures of 800 K for V<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>2</sub>O and 525 K for Janus V<sub>2</sub>SeTeO. The electrical conductivity is higher for <em>p</em>-type charge carriers than for <em>n</em>-type charge carriers due to lower effective masses. The presence of heavy Te atoms in Janus V<sub>2</sub>SeTeO results in lower phonon group velocities, higher phonon scattering rates, and higher lattice anharmonicity than in the case of V<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>2</sub>O, leading to an almost 19-fold reduction of the lattice thermal conductivity at 300 K. The thermoelectric figure of merit of V<sub>2</sub>Se<sub>2</sub>O reaches 0.4 (0.1) and that of Janus V<sub>2</sub>SeTeO reaches 2.7 (1.0) just below the Néel temperature at the optimal <em>p</em>-type (<em>n</em>-type) charge carrier density, demonstrating that altermagnets have excellent potential in the thermoelectric recovery of low-temperature waste heat.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"166 ","pages":"Article 101017"},"PeriodicalIF":31.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144253659","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}
Charlotte Clegg , Jianjun Mei , Aitana Uclés Fuensanta , Taofeeq Ibn-Mohammed , Vincenzo Pecunia
{"title":"Evaluating lead-based vs. lead-free perovskites for environmentally sustainable indoor photovoltaics","authors":"Charlotte Clegg , Jianjun Mei , Aitana Uclés Fuensanta , Taofeeq Ibn-Mohammed , Vincenzo Pecunia","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101037","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101037","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Indoor photovoltaics (IPVs) based on halide perovskites (HPs) and derivatives (HPDs) hold great promise for powering the vast infrastructure of Internet-of-Things (IoT) smart devices. While lead-based IPVs deliver cutting-edge performance, environmental concerns have spurred research into lead-free alternatives. However, the environmental sustainability of these IPV technologies remains underexplored, with the current lead-based versus lead-free debate confined to elemental considerations, overlooking life-cycle impacts and practical IPV requirements. This study presents the first comparative life-cycle assessment (LCA) addressing the lead-based vs. lead-free HP/HPD IPV dilemma, examining the environmental sustainability of absorbers, precursors, functional layers, and fabrication steps. A modelling framework is introduced to evaluate the net environmental gains (NEGs) of IPVs compared to the conventional battery-centric approach for powering smart devices. Our findings suggest that lead-free HP/HPD IPVs are not inherently more eco-friendly than their lead-based counterparts. We demonstrate that Pb- and Sn-based IPVs can achieve NEGs after just 3–4 weeks and 4–6 weeks, respectively, significantly outperforming mainstream IPVs. In contrast, the NEGs of Sb- and Bi-based IPVs align with mainstream IPVs, limiting their viability unless efficiencies increase to ∼40 %. Key strategies to enhance the eco-friendliness of HP/HPD IPVs and policy considerations for Pb-based IPVs in IoT applications are outlined.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"166 ","pages":"Article 101037"},"PeriodicalIF":31.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144253657","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}
Gebrehiwot Gebreslassie , Halefom G. Desta , Jianjian Zhang , Bin Lin , Yingchao Dong , Wei Yan , Jiujun Zhang
{"title":"Advanced membrane materials/structures and technologies for new energy production wastewater treatment and resource recovery","authors":"Gebrehiwot Gebreslassie , Halefom G. Desta , Jianjian Zhang , Bin Lin , Yingchao Dong , Wei Yan , Jiujun Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101040","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101040","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid expansion of new energy industries including battery production, solar panel manufacturing, biofuel production, and nuclear power generation processes has introduced a significant global challenge in management of wastewater and resources generated during production and operational processes. Therefore, the development of advanced materials and technologies for new energy production wastewater treatment and resources recovery is definitely required. Here, we examine the strategies for treatment of wastewater generated by new energy industries, with a particular focus on membrane technologies for both water treatment and resource recovery purposes. This review begins with an overall introduction of the rapid evolution of new energy industries and the urgent global challenge of new energy wastewater management with particular emphasis on membrane processes for treatment of new energy production wastewater generated during the battery production, solar panel manufacturing, biofuel production, and nuclear power production processes. Moreover, the potential of membrane technology in recovery of valuable resources such as metals, nutrients, valuable chemicals, and water from those new energy production wastewaters is also critically analyzed. This review finally gives a comprehensive summary and an outlook on future directions for overcoming technical challenges toward practical applications of such advanced membrane materials/structures and technologies.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"166 ","pages":"Article 101040"},"PeriodicalIF":31.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144241949","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":"Photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical reduction of CO2 to value-added chemicals using 2D nanomaterials","authors":"Mandira Ghosh , Shyamapada Nandi , Sujoy Sarkar","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101029","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101029","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The gradual rise in global temperatures due to anthropogenic greenhouse gas (CO<sub>2</sub>) emissions leads to severe climate change. Besides carbon capture and storage (CCS), another efficient solution to environmental issues and energy challenges is to convert CO<sub>2</sub> into value-added chemicals. The urgent need for sustainable energy sources and the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions has driven significant research into novel approaches for CO<sub>2</sub> reduction. Among these, photocatalytic and photoelectrochemical (PEC) strategies hold a strong promise for converting CO<sub>2</sub> into valuable chemicals, thereby offering a potential solution to both energy and environmental challenges. Significant research has been conducted on sustainable photocatalysts capable of reducing CO<sub>2</sub> to value-added products. In this context, two-dimensional (2D) materials, owing to their unique optical, electrical, and structural properties, have emerged as versatile candidates for catalysing CO<sub>2</sub> reduction. Different types of 2D materials, such as layered double hydroxides (LDHs), transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), MXenes, and covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are examined for their suitability in various CO<sub>2</sub> conversion reactions. This review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the utilization of 2D materials for photocatalytic and PEC reduction of CO<sub>2</sub> to value-added chemicals. We discuss the fundamental principles underlying CO<sub>2</sub> reduction mechanisms, including the role of 2D materials in enhancing light absorption, charge separation, and catalytic activity. Moreover, we discuss how machine learning can be introduced for selecting materials for photocatalytic CO<sub>2</sub> reduction. Challenges and opportunities associated with scaling up these technologies for practical applications are also addressed, along with prospects for future research directions. Overall, this review elucidates the significant progress made in leveraging 2D materials for photocatalytic and PEC reduction of CO<sub>2</sub>, underscoring their potential to support the shift to a carbon-neutral and sustainable energy economy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"166 ","pages":"Article 101029"},"PeriodicalIF":31.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144241948","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}
Ali Hassan , Muhammad Iqbal Syauqi , Yanping Liu , Zhicheng Ke , Wenbin Lin , Zhenrong Wang , Yuhua Jin , Randi Azmi
{"title":"Unveiling the potential of flexible perovskite photovoltaics: From lab to fab","authors":"Ali Hassan , Muhammad Iqbal Syauqi , Yanping Liu , Zhicheng Ke , Wenbin Lin , Zhenrong Wang , Yuhua Jin , Randi Azmi","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101023","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101023","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Flexible perovskite-based single-junction and tandem solar cells have achieved power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) exceeding 25% and 29%, respectively, and are regarded as ideal for portable and wearable optoelectronic devices, including building-integrated photovoltaic (BIPVs) applications, compared to other thin-film technologies and mainstream silicon. This is because perovskite films can be prepared using a low-temperature process and solution-based roll-to-roll fabrication with a superior power-to-weight ratio and high cost-effectiveness. Despite these advancements, the commercialization of f-PSCs remains constrained by several challenges associated with each sandwiched layer stacked in the device configuration, including the perovskite active layer, charge-transport layers (CTLs), flexible substrates, and electrodes. The delicate crystallization of perovskites on flexible substrates typically results in inhomogeneous nucleation and unwanted defect formation in perovskite films. Furthermore, the polycrystalline nature of perovskite films with numerous grain boundaries induces degradation sites and increases the susceptibility to mechanical fracture. Furthermore, CTLs at perovskite film interfaces encounter challenges such as weak adhesion, chemical instability, energetic alignment mismatches, and residual stress or strain. In addition, the top and bottom electrodes, including flexible substrates, remain susceptible to cracking and delamination under mechanical stress and real-world operating conditions. Consequently, f-PSCs exhibit fragility, reduced operational stability, and lower PCE than their rigid counterparts. These limitations present significant barriers to the industrial-scale production and commercialization of f-PSCs. In this review, we comprehensively discuss the existing challenges and progress regarding the material design of flexible devices based on the state-of-the-art results of single- and multijunction-based flexible perovskite devices. This involves flexible substrates and transparent electrodes, perovskite crystallization growth at low temperatures, synthesis of suitable CTLs, and interface passivation engineering to enhance performance and mechanical stability. Furthermore, we discuss large-scale production techniques, future prospects of flexible perovskite modules and encapsulation design, and the existing market potential to highlight the potential of f-PSCs for wearable and self-powered electronic devices in modern energy-harvesting technology. Finally, we also highlight the flexible perovskite recycling strategies prior to commercialization and emphasize a low carbon footprint and minimal environmental impact.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"166 ","pages":"Article 101023"},"PeriodicalIF":31.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144230936","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}
Jinqiu Ye , Mohamedazeem M. Mohideen , Xin Qu , Chellouche Djohaina , Abdurohman Mengesha Yessuf , Shuang Shuang , Xia Yang , Ce Wang , Ping Hu , Yong Liu
{"title":"Advances and challenges in micro-porous layer design for commercialization of proton exchange membrane fuel cell","authors":"Jinqiu Ye , Mohamedazeem M. Mohideen , Xin Qu , Chellouche Djohaina , Abdurohman Mengesha Yessuf , Shuang Shuang , Xia Yang , Ce Wang , Ping Hu , Yong Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101028","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mser.2025.101028","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As global efforts to mitigate climate change intensify, proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs) have become a cornerstone of low-carbon energy systems. At the core of PEMFC performance and durability is the micro-porous layer (MPL), a critical component that facilitates mass and electron transport, water management, and mechanical stability. Despite its importance, MPL research has been comparatively underexplored, with limited comprehensive reviews discussing its current advancements and future directions. This review bridges the gap by thoroughly analyzing MPL materials, structures, mechanisms, performance, and evaluation methods from academic and industrial perspectives. It highlights the contributions of high-dimensional carbon materials and advanced manufacturing techniques to enhancing MPL performance while identifying challenges such as the degradation of hydrophobic materials during long-term operation. It investigates the current state of industrial production and scalability. MPL development is expected to benefit from sustainable innovations and advancements driven by artificial intelligence, enabling future breakthroughs in material design and manufacturing technologies. By balancing performance and cost, MPL advancements have the potential to transform academic progress into practical industrial applications, accelerating PEMFC commercialization and supporting global carbon neutrality goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":386,"journal":{"name":"Materials Science and Engineering: R: Reports","volume":"165 ","pages":"Article 101028"},"PeriodicalIF":31.6,"publicationDate":"2025-06-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144189918","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}