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{"title":"Corrigendum to “Inorganic sonosensitizer nanomaterials for sonodynamic therapy of diseases beyond cancer” [Prog. Mater. Sci. 148 (2025) 101384]","authors":"Alejandro Sosnik, Ivan Zlotver, Harischandra Potthuri","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101423","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101423","url":null,"abstract":"Acknowledgements. The authors thank the support of the project “Innovative Tools to Treat and Model Complex Cancer Environments” (TheraTools, Ref. 101073404) from the HORIZON-MSCA-2021-DN-01 call (Doctoral Networks - Joint Doctorates modality) of the research and innovation programme of Horizon Europe 2021 under the Marie Sklodowska-Curie actions.","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"29 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":37.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142816349","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":"Ferroelectric Fluoropolymer/MXene composites for flexible pressure sensors: Fabrication and application","authors":"Yu-Jie Wu, Jia-Xing Guo, Xing Zhao, Chun-Yan Tang, Tao Gong, Qi Jing, Kai Ke, Yu Wang, Rui-Ying Bao, Kai Zhang, Ming-Bo Yang, Wei Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101422","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101422","url":null,"abstract":"The rapid development of Internet of Things and artificial intelligence leads to a surge in the demand for wearable electronics in the fields of medical diagnosis, healthcare, intelligent control, and human–machine interface. Owing to excellent piezoelectric and dielectric properties of ferroelectric fluoropolymers, the composites consisting of ferroelectric polymers and MXene have shown promising applications in the field of flexible electronics as wearable sensors and flexible nanogenerators. This paper reviews the most recent advances in the processing and applications of MXene-filled ferroelectric fluoropolymer composites for pressure sensing and energy harvesting applications. Specifically, it systemically summarizes the fabrication methods of the ferroelectric fluoropolymer composites with MXene and corresponding applications in flexible pressure sensors, nanogenerators, multifunctional sensors, which provides an outlook on the future development of self-powered wearable electronics.","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":37.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142816251","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":"Advances and challenges in inorganic bulk-based flexible thermoelectric devices","authors":"Qing-Yi Liu, Xiao-Lei Shi, Tian-Yi Cao, Wen-Yi Chen, Lan Li, Zhi-Gang Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101420","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101420","url":null,"abstract":"The development of flexible thermoelectric devices (F-TEDs) has significantly improved their thermoelectric performance and unique flexibility, with increasing efforts directed toward standardization and commercialization. Among the various types of F-TEDs, those incorporating all-inorganic bulk materials are more practical and broadly applicable due to the superior thermoelectric performance of these materials compared to F-TEDs using flexible films and fibers. In recent years, innovative design approaches for inorganic bulk-based F-TEDs have emerged, showcasing their distinct advantages. This review provides a timely and comprehensive summary of the research progress on inorganic bulk-based F-TEDs utilizing thermoelectric materials. We begin by discussing advancements in newly developed inorganic bulks, including traditional near-room-temperature bismuth-telluride-based materials, and more recent plastic materials. We then explore design strategies and innovations in inorganic bulk-based F-TEDs, covering areas such as computational modeling, device structures, heat flow analysis, advanced fabrication techniques, diffusion barriers, flexibilization strategies, liquid metal interconnects, and flexible heat sinks. Additionally, we review the testing standards for F-TEDs and highlight the recent application advancements in flexible power generation, cooling, and heating. Finally, we address the current challenges in this field and offer insights into future development prospects. This work is essential for advancing the design, application, standardization, and commercialization of F-TEDs.","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":37.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142809586","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":"Electrorheological fluids: A living review","authors":"Lenka Munteanu, Andrei Munteanu, Michal Sedlacik","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101421","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101421","url":null,"abstract":"Electrorheological (ER) materials have attracted considerable attention over the decades, owning to their unique ability to rapidly change their rheological properties upon exposure to an electric field. Such feature enables these materials in numerous applications. This paper reviews the general aspects of electrorheological fluids (ERFs), and introduces the most often used ER materials. Liquid carriers are briefly compared and numerous dispersed dielectric particles are represented from both, inorganic and organic categories, along with a wide range of composites. A selection of reviewed ERF particles characteristics (their type, geometry, size, conductivity and ER efficiency) is summarized in tables. Advantages and drawbacks of state-of-the-art ERFs are outlined, along with their general requirements. Additionally, an open living online document is attached and meant to keep a summary of the key characteristics of ER particles covered in future ERF-focused publications and create a rich online resource for the scientific community over time. Fellow researchers are therefore welcomed to contact the authors for their published data to be included (the open living table is to be updated regularly).","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":37.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142809233","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":"Recent advances in non-ionic surfactant templated synthesis of porous metal oxide semiconductors for gas sensing applications","authors":"Jinwu Hu, Yidong Zou, Yu Deng, Hui-Jun Li, Hui Xu, Ding Wang, Limin Wu, Yonghui Deng, Guisheng Li","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101409","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101409","url":null,"abstract":"With the advancement of nanomaterials science and technology, metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) has been extensively explored to develop high-performance gas sensors for various applications, especially in environmental protection, chemical industry, food safety, and disease precaution. Among various nanostructure, porous MOS materials have garnered significant attention for their outstanding features including abundant interconnected pores, numerous active sites and high specific surface area, which are particularly favorable to enhance gas–solid interactions in gas sensing. The non-ionic surfactant templates are commonly used to synthesize porous MOS because they can precisely control the porous parameters including pore structure, size, wall thickness and the pore wall surface chemistry. This review aims to present a thorough and critical analysis of the advancements and current state of porous MOS sensitive materials synthesized by non-ionic surfactant template, focusing on their designed synthesis, gas sensing performance and novel mechanism. The classification and definition of common non-ionic templates in the field of gas sensing are summarized, and the advantages of non-ionic templates in the synthesis of porous MOS are discussed. By virtue of the porosity of the as-synthesized high-crystallinity MOS materials, the sensitization strategies of porous MOS materials, including noble metal sensitization, heteroatom doping, heterojunction design, and multicomponent recombination, were also systematically reviewed and discussed. Lastly, we summarized the development trends and challenges of porous MOS sensitive materials synthesized by non-ionic template.","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"9 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":37.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142788684","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":"Layered double hydroxide-based nanomaterials for supercapacitors and batteries: Strategies and mechanisms","authors":"Chuan Jing, Shengrong Tao, Bin Fu, Lu Yao, Faling Ling, Xiaolin Hu, Yuxin Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101410","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101410","url":null,"abstract":"Supercapacitors and batteries play crucial roles in sustainable energy storage devices. Layered double hydroxide (LDH) exhibits outstanding adaptability to various electrochemical environments. However, poor electrical conductivity, limited electrochemical activity, and insufficient stability limits the application of LDH. Overcoming these obstacles is essential to fully exploit its potential in large-scale applications. This review extensively examines the crystal structure, properties, preparation, and modification techniques of LDH, as well as its application in different energy storage devices and various in situ characterization methods. The evolution of LDH from 1842 to 2024 is systematically reviewed, with a detailed analysis of recent advancements in characterization and modification methods, including the template method, high entropy alloy, superlattice, vacancy regulation, and defect engineering. Additionally, the review discusses the utilization of LDH in various energy storage devices such as supercapacitors, lithium-ion batteries, air batteries, and halogen ion batteries. Future research directions for LDH are also outlined, such as AI assistance and in-situ characterization. In conclusion, this review provides a comprehensive analysis of the structure, properties, and challenges of LDH in supercapacitors and batteries, aiming to address the current gaps in existing reviews and serve as a valuable reference for researchers and industry professionals.","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"60 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":37.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142788685","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":"Recent advances in heteroatom-doped/hierarchically porous carbon materials: Synthesis, design and potential applications","authors":"Asif Hayat, Muhammad Sohail, Abdullah Yahya Abdullah Alzahrani, Hamid Ali, Ahmed M. Abu-Dief, M.S. Amin, Asma M Alenad, Saedah R. Al-Mhyawi, Yas Al-Hadeethi, Zeeshan Ajmal, Sheng-Rong Guo, Yasin Orooji","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101408","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101408","url":null,"abstract":"Heteroatom-doped porous carbon or hierarchically porous carbon materials (HPCMs) have been widely used in several fields such as adsorption and separation, organic catalytic processes, sensors, and energy production and conservation. To develop HPCMs with unique applications, carbon precursors must be carefully selected to ensure optimal performance. Polymer materials have significant potential as intermediates due to their adaptable structure, adjustable chemical compositions, and diverse processing methods, allowing them to maintain favorable textures during carbonization. This detailed review basically provides an overview of the advancements made in the field of HPCMs. It focuses on the techniques employed to synthesize and regulate the porosity, the impact of heteroatom doping, structures and the influence of morphology on the performance, dimensional aspects of these materials. Additionally, it explores many applications associated with these advancements. During the first stage, a thorough investigation was carried out to analyze the approaches used for the synthesis and characterization of HPCMs. The objective was to gain insights into the process of discovering the atomic-level structure of these materials. In addition, the morphology of HPCMs plays a vital role in determining their spectrum of functionalities. As a result, there has been a significant amount of study focused onto the modification and control of the specific patterns of such materials. The research team successfully fabricated multipurpose materials in various forms such as spheres, fibers, sheets, and membranes, using template techniques and proficient polymer synthesis methods. These composites were designed for applications in the fields of photocatalysis, electrocatalysis, adsorption/separation and energy conversion. In conclusion, we offer a broad analysis of the primary use of HPCMs across diverse fields including supercapacitors, batteries, absorption processes, photocatalysis, electrocatalysis and photo/electro carbon dioxide (CO₂) reduction reactions. This overview aims to give a more complex understanding of the subject matter. The limitations regarding such materials revolve on their ability to be synthesized on large scale, while simultaneously exhibiting robust electrocatalytic and dynamical endurance, as well as flexibility.","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"259 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":37.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142753167","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":"Electrothermally activated soft materials: Mechanisms, methods and applications","authors":"Chengyun Long, Rui Wang, Yongyu Wang, Hongbo Lan, Xiaoyang Zhu, Yuan-Fang Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101406","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101406","url":null,"abstract":"Responsive soft materials, with unique advantages of light weight, flexibility and large deformation upon activation, have attracted extensive attention in the fields of aerospace engineering, soft robots and human–computer interaction. Electrothermal activation, enabled by the integration of engineered electrical heaters, is emerging as a new dimension in the design of novel functionalities for devices based on responsive soft materials due to its on-demand heating. However, precise control of the activation behavior, performance synergy and multifunctional integration of these devices remain challenging as they involve multidisciplinary collaboration, requiring a comprehensive assessment from materials science, applied physics and advanced manufacturing. Here, we present an overview of various electrothermally activated soft materials in terms of activation mechanisms, unique performance and functionality under electrothermal activation, followed by a discussion of electrical heating design and fabrication techniques, and finally prospective applications of them. Challenges in electrical heater design, multi-physics modeling and integrated fabrication are critically identified. Perspectives for devices based on electrothermally activated soft materials are presented, including multidisciplinary research, conceptual breakthroughs and demand-driven innovations. This review could provide a roadmap for the next stage of research and contribute to accelerating the development of electrothermally activated soft materials towards real-world applications.","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"63 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":37.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142685090","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":"Photothermal fabrics for solar-driven seawater desalination","authors":"Jinjing Hu ,&nbsp;Yan Sun ,&nbsp;Zixiao Liu ,&nbsp;Bo Zhu ,&nbsp;Lisha Zhang ,&nbsp;Ning Xu ,&nbsp;Meifang Zhu ,&nbsp;Jia Zhu ,&nbsp;Zhigang Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101407","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101407","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Solar-driven seawater desalination has received massive attention as it holds great promise to solve the worldwide freshwater and energy issues. The key of this technology relies on the exploitation of broad-spectrum solar absorbers and the construction of evaporators with high-efficient thermal management. Among all the available solar absorbers, photothermal fabrics stand out with conspicuous properties, such as rich source, low cost, large specific surface area, wide versatility, high structure tunability and excellent flexibility. This review aims to summarize the recent advancement in the fabrication strategies of photothermal fabrics, including surface modification, high-temperature carbonization, electrospinning, blowspinning, and weaving. The design of superstructural photothermal fabrics is also discussed in relation to the wide-spectral photoabsorption and directional moisture transport. The construction of solar evaporators with photothermal fabrics are also highlighted, including floating evaporator, reversible evaporator, three-dimensional isolated evaporator, hanging evaporator, heliotropic evaporator; which focus on their structure–function relationships on light absorption enhancement, heat loss reduction, salt-crystallization resistance, etc. At last, this review provides a detailed introduction and outlook on the transference applications of solar-driven seawater evaporation in catalysis, electric energy generation, and saline soil remediation, aiming to address the potential solution to the interconnected challenges of freshwater scarcity, energy deficits, and environmental pollution.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"150 ","pages":"Article 101407"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142670782","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":"Quantum dots@layered double hydroxides: Emerging nanocomposites for multifaceted applications","authors":"Garima Rathee ,&nbsp;Antonio Puertas-Segura ,&nbsp;Jeniffer Blair ,&nbsp;Jyotsna Rathee ,&nbsp;Tzanko Tzanov","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101403","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2024.101403","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nanomaterials have fascinated experts across numerous fields owing to their intriguing properties and wide-ranging applications. Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and quantum dots (QDs) are fascinating nanomaterials renowned for their versatility in various consumer products. LDHs are multifunctional two-dimensional nanostructures, whereas QDs are semiconductor nanocrystals with exceptional electronic features. This review explores the synergistic combination of LDHs and QDs in QDs@LDH nanocomposites exploitable across numerous applications. Diverse technologies have been used to customize their morphological and structural features, including ultrasonication, LbL self-assembly, chemical reduction, photochemical processing, microwave-assisted synthesis, and hydro/solvothermal methods. We emphasize the increased surface area, tunable optical properties, improved stability, and enhanced catalytic performance of QDs@LDH nanocomposites that unlock a myriad of biomedical, sensor, energy storage and conversion, optoelectronic, catalytic, environmental, flame retardant, anti-fake detection, paper protection and forensic applications. Mechanistic insights into defect engineering, charge transfer mechanisms, and QD-LDH interactions are provided, elucidating the underlying principles of these nanocomposites’ behavior and functionality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"150 ","pages":"Article 101403"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2024-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142642833","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":1,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}