Lichao Jiang , Zhihua Sha , Yong Zheng , Ruijie Zhu , Chengtao Yu , Qiang Chen , Rong Ran , Wei Cui
{"title":"Bioinspired hydrogels thriving in harsh conditions: Where soft materials conquer hard challenges","authors":"Lichao Jiang , Zhihua Sha , Yong Zheng , Ruijie Zhu , Chengtao Yu , Qiang Chen , Rong Ran , Wei Cui","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101459","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101459","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogels existing in biological soft tissues possess intricate architectures and exhibit extraordinary physicochemical properties, allowing certain organisms to survive and even flourish in challenging environments. Developing synthetic hydrogels to rival their biological counterparts is promising for emerging applications requiring exceptional durability. However, conventional man-made hydrogels are vulnerable to the environment, rendering them susceptible to impairment under harsh conditions. Unless subjected to careful structural engineering or unique fabrication methods, synthetic hydrogels typically display inferior properties compared to biological ones. To overcome these limitations, researchers have turned to the remarkable attributes of biological hydrogels for inspiration. Through biomimicry, artificial hydrogels with enhanced tolerance to diverse demanding conditions have been developed. This review highlights recent progress in exploring tailored hydrogels for harsh conditions. We begin by appreciating the wisdom of natural organisms in adapting to severe surroundings, and then provide an overview of biomimetic strategies for designing adaptable hydrogel. By individually discussing the way of optimizing mechanical robustness, environmental tolerance, structural dynamics, and interfacial engineering, we demonstrate that synthetic hydrogels can offer compelling solutions for specific harsh conditions. We believe this review sheds light on the design principles underlying durable hydrogels and could inspire the development of next-generation advanced soft materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"152 ","pages":"Article 101459"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143462392","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}
Yuyue Zhou , Yan Zhang , Yingxia Nie , Dalin Sun , Deyu Wu , Lin Ban , Heng Zhang , Song Yang , Jiansong Chen , Haishun Du , Xuejun Pan
{"title":"Recent advances and perspectives in functional chitosan-based composites for environmental remediation, energy, and biomedical applications","authors":"Yuyue Zhou , Yan Zhang , Yingxia Nie , Dalin Sun , Deyu Wu , Lin Ban , Heng Zhang , Song Yang , Jiansong Chen , Haishun Du , Xuejun Pan","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101460","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101460","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chitosan, a versatile alkaline polysaccharide rich in amine and hydroxyl groups, has garnered significant research interest due to its abundance, low toxicity, biodegradability, and antibacterial properties. With rising concerns over energy scarcity and environmental pollution from fossil fuels, chitosan-based composites offer a promising solution for sustainable development. The unique coordination chemistry of chitosan enables it to form stable composites with various functional materials, enhancing its properties and broadening its applications, particularly in advancing a circular economy. This review provides a comprehensive overview of chitosan extraction and modification techniques, focusing on its applications in environmental remediation, energy conversion and storage, and biomedicine. We begin with an overview of common extraction and modification methods for chitosan, followed by an in-depth analysis of preparation techniques and operational parameters that influence the material properties and performance of chitosan-based composites in specific applications. This review presents the most thorough analysis to date, utilizing a novel classification framework to help readers systematically grasp the latest research developments. Additionally, we assess the economic and environmental impacts of chitosan-based composite applications, offering insights into their feasibility. Finally, we summarize the challenges and future directions for chitosan-based composites, providing valuable guidance for practitioners and decision-makers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"152 ","pages":"Article 101460"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143443760","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}
Mengjia Feng , Yancheng Liu , Xiaogang Wu , Yunqi Xing , Qingguo Chi
{"title":"Film capacitor materials for electric vehicle applications: Status quo and future prospects","authors":"Mengjia Feng , Yancheng Liu , Xiaogang Wu , Yunqi Xing , Qingguo Chi","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101458","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101458","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Owing to the urgent global demand for carbon emission reduction and enhanced energy efficiency, advanced semiconductor power devices in the electric vehicle (EV) industry have been increasingly adopted, and significant improvements in energy efficiency and the miniaturization of EV electrical systems have been made. A key component in this technological evolution is the polymer film capacitor, characterized by its high-voltage, high-frequency, and high-reliability performance, which makes it pivotal for advanced EV electrical systems. This review explores the critical role of polymer film capacitors in EV traction and charging systems, and by analyzing their operational principles, identifies the unique challenges faced by the energy storage polymers in capacitors developed for these applications. A systematic review of the research focused on enhancing the performance of energy storage polymers, with a goal of increasing the dielectric constant, improving the breakdown strength, optimizing structural designs, and modulating charge carriers, is also provided. Furthermore, this review highlights the discrepancies between industrial-scale manufacturing and laboratory fabrication. This study concludes with an assessment of several innovative laboratory preparation methods and strategies that have potential in scale-up production, mapping new trajectories for research aimed at optimizing polymer film capacitor dielectrics for EV applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"152 ","pages":"Article 101458"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143418400","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":"Advanced materials for energy harvesting: Exploring the potential of MOFs and MXene membranes in osmotic energy applications","authors":"Brij Mohan , Kamal Singh , Rakesh Kumar Gupta , Armando J.L. Pombeiro , Peng Ren","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101457","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101457","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rising demand for energy, coupled with the depletion of fossil fuel resources, poses a critical challenge to sustainable development. Osmotic energy, often termed “blue energy,” is emerging as a compelling renewable solution that leverages the natural salinity gradient between seawater and freshwater to generate electricity. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of osmotic energy harvesting (OEH) systems with a focus on advanced materials, particularly metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) and MXenes, which exhibit promising properties for efficient osmotic-to-electric energy conversion. MOFs and MXenes offer unique structural advantages, including high surface areas, tunable pore structures, and robust ion transport channels, making them ideal candidates for OEH applications. Through a detailed exploration of the synthetic processes, structural modifications, and integration techniques of these materials, we highlight their suitability for scalable and efficient OEH devices. Additionally, we examined the current challenges, such as material stability, ion selectivity, and manufacturing scalability, and proposed potential strategies for overcoming these barriers. This review aims to provide foundational insights and identify future directions for utilizing MOFs and MXenes in the field of renewable energy, thereby contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy technologies capable of meeting global energy demands.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"152 ","pages":"Article 101457"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143454302","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}
Conghui Zhang , Fangkun Li , Tengteng Gu , Xin Song , Jujun Yuan , Liuzhang Ouyang , Min Zhu , Jun Liu
{"title":"Covalent organic frameworks for high-performance rechargeable lithium metal batteries: Strategy, mechanism, and application","authors":"Conghui Zhang , Fangkun Li , Tengteng Gu , Xin Song , Jujun Yuan , Liuzhang Ouyang , Min Zhu , Jun Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101455","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101455","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lithium metal is recognized as promising anode materials for achieving high energy density lithium metal batteries (LMBs) due to it has high theoretical capacity (3860 mAh g<sup>-1</sup>) and low electrochemical potential (-3.04 V). However, the practical application of LMBs is restricted by uncontrollable Li dendrites and fragile solid electrolyte interphase (SEI). Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) provide an ideal platform for addressing the inherent problems of LMBs owing to their ordered Li<sup>+</sup> transport channels and plentiful lithiophilic groups to promote uniform Li<sup>+</sup> deposition, restrain Li dendrites, and eliminate side reactions. This paper comprehensively summarizes and discusses the application COF in LMBs. The design principle of COF and Li dendrites formation mechanisms are elucidated. Meanwhile, the latest developments in COF as separators, artificial SEIs and solid-state electrolytes to optimize LMBs performance are reviewed. Finally, COFs facing challenges and their future investigation prospects are discussed. We expect the review to provide theoretical guidance for the design of multifunctional COF and motivate researchers to further investigate the potential of COF in energy storage systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"152 ","pages":"Article 101455"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143401983","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":"3D printed colloidal aerogels: Principle, process, performance, and perspective","authors":"Qingqing Cheng , Zhizhi Sheng , Yafei Ding , Yuzhen Li , Xuetong Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101456","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101456","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aerogels is a kind of pivotal porous nano-materials mushroomed in multiple disciplines, involving but not limited to material science, sol–gel chemistry, physics and biology, due to their tremendous systems and exotic properties. 3D printing techniques further endow aerogels with customized macroscopic geometries, designed hierarchical structures, and integrated complex components, which means that the controllable structure closely associated with performance and application is easy to achieve. However, although abundant achievements have been made so far, systemic overview on 3D printed aerogels is still on its early stage. In this review, a term of “colloidal aerogels” is emphasized to describe those aerogels prepared from nanoscale building blocks as the starting materials by using dispersion-stabilization-destabilization processes, and the theme of “3D printed colloidal aerogels together with their state-of-art progress” is summarized in depth from a colloidal science perspective for the first time, including the developed timeline, key procedures, printing strategies, the classification, the confining functionalization, fascinating properties and emerging applications, as well as current challenges and future opportunities. In especial, the thermodynamics/kinetics during printing, sol/sol–gel/gel printing strategies, and confining functionalization are elaborately introduced. Therefore, it can be expected that this review might breathe new life into the development of 3D printed colloidal aerogels.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"152 ","pages":"Article 101456"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143401978","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":"Emerging innovations in rubbery polymeric membranes for CO2 separation: A review","authors":"Wei Shen Wilson Ong , Wai Fen Yong","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101454","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101454","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Membrane separation technology is gaining increasing prominence, particularly for CO<sub>2</sub> removal in natural gas upgrading and flue gas treatment. Rubbery polymers feature soft, flexible segments that allow unrestricted rotation around the main chain, exhibit molecular flexibility that increases fractional free volume, leading to enhanced gas permeability. This review provides a comprehensive summary of recent innovations in state-of-the-art rubbery polymers for high-performance CO<sub>2</sub> separation membranes, which are advancing this technology toward its theoretical limits, with a focus on developments over the past five years. It emphasizes polymer modifications such as blending, cross-linking, and surface functionalization. Although these strategies remain underexplored, promising results have emerged in CO<sub>2</sub>-selective mixed matrix membranes incorporating fillers such as Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks (ZIFs), University of Oslo (UiOs), Materials of Institute Lavoisier (MILs), emerging MOF-based and 2D fillers. The common challenges associated with 2D and 3D-based fillers have been systematically summarized. Additionally, the scalability of these technologies from flat sheet to thin film composite hollow fiber membranes which provides energy efficiency suitable for large-scale integration have been discussed. In conclusion, this review identifies key research gaps and future directions to drive innovation in rubbery polymer membranes for CO<sub>2</sub> capture.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"152 ","pages":"Article 101454"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143367590","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}
Ziyu Peng , Xiran Shen , Binghui Li , Jiajie Cheng , Zhangxing He , Zhefei Sun , Bin Li , Zekun Zhang , Zilong Zhuang , Xianwen Wu , Lei Dai , Ling Wang , Guanjie He , Qiaobao Zhang
{"title":"Comprehensive crystallographic engineering for high-efficiency and durable zinc metal anodes","authors":"Ziyu Peng , Xiran Shen , Binghui Li , Jiajie Cheng , Zhangxing He , Zhefei Sun , Bin Li , Zekun Zhang , Zilong Zhuang , Xianwen Wu , Lei Dai , Ling Wang , Guanjie He , Qiaobao Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101453","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101453","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) hold significant promise for large-scale energy storage systems and wearable devices due to their high safety, acceptable energy density, and cost-effectiveness. However, AZIBs face formidable challenges, including Zn dendrites, side reactions, sluggish reaction kinetics, and shuttle effects, which lead to rapid capacity reduction and limited cycle life of Zn anodes, posing a significant barrier to their practical application. Modulating the crystal orientation on the surface of Zn anodes is an effective approach to prevent dendrite growth. Regulating the oriented deposition of Zn atoms along Zn(002) crystal planes can achieve a dendrite-free Zn anode. In addition, side reactions are reduced by the directional deposition of (002) plane. This review provides an in-depth analysis of the challenges facing Zn anodes and explores the feasibility of achieving high-performance Zn anodes through the regulation of Zn directional deposition. Comprehensive crystallographic regulation strategies are systematically summarized, including preparation strategies and designs of Zn(002) crystal plane induction. Finally, the mechanisms underlying directional deposition are thoroughly reviewed. The current limitations of Zn(002) plane-oriented deposition and future development opportunities are discussed to advance the commercial viability of AZIBs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"152 ","pages":"Article 101453"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143192271","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}
Pengyuan Ren , Yu Ouyang , Jierui Mu , Sheng Luo , Zijue Tang , Yi Wu , Chu Lun Alex Leung , J.P. Oliveira , Yu Zou , Haowei Wang , Hongze Wang
{"title":"Metal powder atomization preparation, modification, and reuse for additive manufacturing: A review","authors":"Pengyuan Ren , Yu Ouyang , Jierui Mu , Sheng Luo , Zijue Tang , Yi Wu , Chu Lun Alex Leung , J.P. Oliveira , Yu Zou , Haowei Wang , Hongze Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101449","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101449","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Additive manufacturing (AM) processes are pivotal in various manufacturing industries due to their efficiency and ability to produce parts with complex structures and shapes. Metal powders, essential as feedstock for AM, especially in direct energy deposition (DED) and powder bed fusion (PBF) processes, have garnered significant attention from academia and industry. However, a comprehensive review focusing on the entire lifecycle of powders for AM is currently lacking. This review provides an exhaustive overview of powders used in AM, covering powder preparation methods, modification, and reuse. We critically discuss and compare various powder preparation techniques and review their properties, characterization methods, and impacts on AM processes. Here, we also summarize powder modification methods and improvements in powder properties and AM-produced parts. Finally, we address the reuse of powders in AM fabrication, including strategies, effects, and assessments of reusability post-manufacturing, which are crucial for reducing AM-associated costs. This work offers a state-of-the-art perspective in preparation, modification, and reuse of metal powders in AM.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"152 ","pages":"Article 101449"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143192272","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}
Ao Wang , Gaoyue Zhang , Meng Li , Yuntong Sun , Yawen Tang , Kang Sun , Jong-Min Lee , Gengtao Fu , Jianchun Jiang
{"title":"Lignin derived hard carbon for sodium ion batteries: Recent advances and future perspectives","authors":"Ao Wang , Gaoyue Zhang , Meng Li , Yuntong Sun , Yawen Tang , Kang Sun , Jong-Min Lee , Gengtao Fu , Jianchun Jiang","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101452","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101452","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Lignin-derived hard carbon (LHC) is considered one of the most promising anode materials for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) due to its abundant and renewable feedstocks, tunable microstructure, and excellent electrochemical performance. In recent years, significant progress has been achieved in the development of LHCs. However, a comprehensive review and critical evaluation of the existing research remain lacking, hindering their further advancement. To address this gap, this review first introduces the fundamental properties of lignin and hard carbon to elucidate the microstructural formation processes of LHCs. Subsequently, the fabrication methods and key characteristics of LHCs, along with the effects of feedstock properties and operating parameters on their microstructure and performance, are systematically summarized and analyzed. Particular attention is given to optimization strategies, including feedstock pretreatment, preparation process regulation, and post-treatment, to provide practical guidance for enhancing the overall performance of LHCs. Finally, suggestions and future perspectives for advancing LHCs in SIB applications are proposed based on the current research landscape and practical demands. This review aims to offer scientific insights into the microstructural regulation and electrochemical performance optimization of LHCs, thereby promoting their broader application in SIBs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"152 ","pages":"Article 101452"},"PeriodicalIF":33.6,"publicationDate":"2025-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143349430","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}