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{"title":"Micro-arc oxidation surface-modification of titanium alloys for biomedical applications: Mechanisms, advances, challenges, and prospects","authors":"Yifeng Yao ,&nbsp;Zechuan Yi ,&nbsp;Wei Juene Chong ,&nbsp;Kaiyang Li ,&nbsp;Qianli Huang ,&nbsp;Yong Liu ,&nbsp;Cuie Wen ,&nbsp;Hong Wu","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101654","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2026.101654","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Titanium (Ti) and its alloys are widely used in biomedical implants owing to their excellent mechanical strength, corrosion resistance, and biocompatibility. However, their bioinertness, lack of antibacterial capability, poor tribological performance, and susceptibility to long-term corrosion all limit their clinical durability. Micro-arc oxidation (MAO) has emerged as a cost-effective surface-modification technique capable of addressing these challenges through producing ceramic-like coatings with tunable structural and functional features. The thickness, porosity, roughness, and phase composition of the coatings are strongly influenced by electrical parameters (e.g., voltage, current mode, frequency, duty cycle) and electrolyte composition (e.g., silicate-, phosphate-, and aluminate-based systems). These features establish critical structure–property relationships that underpin corrosion protection, tribological behaviour, and biological function. Although the intrinsic microstructure of MAO coatings provides partial functional improvement, enhancement is commonly achieved through dopants. Metallic ions, nanoparticles, ceramic oxides and carbides, carbon-based materials, transition-metal dichalcogenides, and bioactive molecules each provide specific benefits, including antibacterial activity, improved corrosion resistance, enhanced wear performance, and stimulation of osteogenic potential. More recently, co-doping strategies have attracted growing attention, offering synergistic effects for generation of multifunctional coatings. This review critically examines MAO coating-formation mechanisms and the influences of processing variables, with emphasis on dopant incorporation and associated structure–property relationships. Finally, perspectives are presented on future directions to accelerate the clinical translation of MAO-coated Ti implants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"159 ","pages":"Article 101654"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145947487","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":"Membrane-based separation technology in the hydrogen value chain: from material innovations to process strategies","authors":"Minsu Kim ,&nbsp;Eunji Choi ,&nbsp;Ilbong Chu ,&nbsp;Soon Hyeong So ,&nbsp;Wooyoung Choi ,&nbsp;Young Bo Sim ,&nbsp;Sang Hyoun Kim ,&nbsp;Dae Woo Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101623","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101623","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogen is expected to play a crucial role in the transition to a low‑carbon energy system, in which membrane-based technologies are critical for its efficient production, distribution, and utilization. From a materials-focused perspective, this review examines a broad range of hydrogen-selective membranes, including palladium alloys, zeolites, carbon molecular sieves, metal–organic frameworks and covalent–organic frameworks, two‑dimensional membranes, polymeric films, and mixed‑matrix membranes. We systematically summarize their performance in terms of permeability, selectivity, and chemical and mechanical stability, and compare the current state-of-the-art benchmarks. General synthesis strategies, key material modifications, and their effects on gas transport properties and operational robustness under realistic conditions are thoroughly discussed. Additionally, we address critical challenges related to scale-up, long-term durability, and compatibility with diverse hydrogen production technologies. To bridge the gap between laboratory development and industrial application, material design must be aligned with scalable fabrication, standardized performance evaluation, and system-level integration. By emphasizing both material innovation and practical implementation, this review outlines how efficient membrane technologies can realize a sustainable, low-carbon hydrogen economy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"158 ","pages":"Article 101623"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145697747","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 breakthroughs in lead-free perovskite nanocrystals","authors":"Mahdi Hasanzadeh Azar ,&nbsp;Habib Abdollahi ,&nbsp;Shaghayegh Arabloo ,&nbsp;Nima Mohamadbeigi ,&nbsp;Amirsoleyman Fallahi Sohi ,&nbsp;Abdolreza Simchi ,&nbsp;Kevin Musselman","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101624","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101624","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Over the past decade, lead halide perovskite nanocrystals (LHP NCs) have garnered remarkable attention for optoelectronic applications, thanks to their exceptional optical and electrical properties. However, the environmental and health risks associated with lead, along with the poor chemical stability of LHPs under harsh conditions, substantially limit their practical application in emerging fields. To address these issues, different types of lead-free perovskite (LFP) NCs have recently emerged. This article comprehensively reviews all categories of LFP NCs, highlighting their simulation-driven band structures, and detailing how recent modification techniques have improved their optoelectronic properties and environmental stability. The immense potential of LFP NCs across a broad spectrum of practical applications, ranging from optoelectronics and photovoltaics to biosensing, biomedicine, and energy conversion systems, is presented and critically reviewed. Finally, future research directions, technological advancements, and commercialization trends are discussed in detail.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"158 ","pages":"Article 101624"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145703960","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":"Acrylation of bioresources for 3D printing: strategies, technologies, and applications","authors":"Turdimuhammad Abdullah ,&nbsp;Elif Cerrahoğlu Kaçakgil ,&nbsp;Fatmagül Gedik ,&nbsp;Volkan Mustafa Akbulut ,&nbsp;Cemil Dizman","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101641","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101641","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>3D printing has revolutionized manufacturing across various industries, but the increased emphasis on sustainability necessitates the development of renewable bioresource feedstocks, which often fail to meet the specifications required for 3D printing. To overcome these drawbacks, acrylic functionalization has emerged as a viable option for improving the chemical, mechanical, and surface properties and processability of bioresources. This review aims to provide a comprehensive summary of acrylation techniques that can be employed for a diverse range of bioresources to facilitate their utilization as a feedstock for 3D printing applications. The article begins by examining modifications of bioresources to acrylated materials that can improve their properties and enhance their suitability for 3D printing applications. Subsequently, the review examines a range of 3D printing techniques that are compatible with modified bioresources. Case studies are then presented that examine the modification of plant-, animal-, and marine-based bioresources and their utilization in 3D printing for a variety of applications. Finally, the review addresses the challenges and identifies future research directions, including green modification techniques, synergistic combinations of bioresources, 4D printing, and developing bio-based covalent adaptative networks. The aim is to accelerate the development of sustainable, high-performance materials for 3D printing while promoting environmentally responsible manufacturing practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"158 ","pages":"Article 101641"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145753348","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":"Mechanics and bio-mimicking of wet adhesion in nature","authors":"Yong Pang,&nbsp;Tao Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101647","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101647","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Achieving strong and reliable adhesion in wet environments remains a persistent challenge for biomedical, marine, and robotic applications. Many aquatic organisms have evolved specialized strategies to address this limitation, such as the collagen rich thread-plaque systems of marine mussels, the suction cups of octopuses, the capillary-driven toe pads of tree frogs, and the friction-enhancing attachment organ of <em>Pomphorhynchus</em> laevis. Inspired by these systems, researchers have developed bio-mimetic adhesives that combine chemical adhesion with mechanical design principles to perform effectively underwater or in wet conditions. This review surveys recent advances in experimental approaches for quantifying adhesion, with particular emphasis on traction force microscopy (TFM), and highlights the crucial role of substrate materials and tracking features in determining force resolution. TFM-compatible substrates, including polyacrylamide (PAA) hydrogels, polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogels, and polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), are evaluated with respect to their tunable mechanics, fabrication methods, and application-specific suitability. Theoretical models, covering peel, tension, and shear for chemical adhesion, as well as interlocking and friction, suction, and capillarity mechanisms, are critically assessed to reveal their progress, limitations, and key parameters for predicting adhesion in complex environments. Bio-inspired applications are examined across biomedical adhesives, wearable devices, underwater grippers, and energy-harvesting platforms, emphasizing the multi-functionality enabled by hierarchical and adaptive designs. Finally, emerging opportunities in advanced force measurement techniques and the translation of biological principles into multifunctional technologies are outlined as pathways toward scalable, adaptive wet adhesives with broad technological impact. This work provides an integrative framework linking natural wet adhesion with engineered solutions and identifies future directions for materials innovation, experimental development, and real-world implementation.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"158 ","pages":"Article 101647"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145939274","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":"Hollow nanoarchitectures: Materials engineering, nanochemistry, and biomedical applications","authors":"Sandip Ghosh ,&nbsp;Chia-Jung Yang ,&nbsp;Jui-Yang Lai","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101634","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101634","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The realm of drug delivery has traditionally centered on the exploration of structural and compositional characteristics of solid nanomaterials. Recent investigations have illuminated the significance of voids within nanomaterials, underscoring their multidimensional characteristics. In particular, the hollow nanostructures or nanoarchitectures, characterized by their porous/nonporous shells and empty interiors, possess unique advantages for the confinement of therapeutic agents and biomolecules, facilitating targeted delivery through functionalization with active ligands. Despite considerable strides in research surrounding these advanced materials, the overarching organization of existing studies remains suboptimal. Unlike existing review literature, this balanced review article aims to establish a coherent and progressive framework for the development of advanced hollow nanostructures by addressing critical design and engineering strategies applicable in the field of nanomedicine and theranostics. A selection of seminal works has been integrated to provide foundational knowledge, while ensuring that the application sections reflect the latest developments in the field, the literature examined is restricted to high-quality publications from the preceding five years. Additionally, this review includes a commentary on patents and clinical implications. Our findings suggest that hollow nanostructures exhibit substantial potential for future biomedical applications, thereby warranting further investigation and development in this promising domain.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"158 ","pages":"Article 101634"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145718167","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 and field-deployable applications of nanomaterial-based sensors for the targeted PFAS detection","authors":"Abdelmonaim Azzouz ,&nbsp;Lamia Hejji ,&nbsp;Ki-Hyun Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101650","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101650","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The persistence and bioaccumulative nature of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pose significant hazards to health and the environment. Consequently, the accurate detection of trace PFAS in complex environmental samples remains a major analytical hurdle. This review synthesizes recent advancements in nanomaterial-based sensing systems for PFAS, focusing on photonic, electrochemical, and optical sensing principles. To achieve scalable and field-deployable sensing systems, enormous efforts have been made to assess the suitability of a diverse range of nanomaterials, including plasmonic nanostructures, functionalized two-dimensional (2D) materials, metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs), hybrid nanocomposites, carbon dots, biodegradable materials, and metal/metal oxide nanoparticles. Particular emphasis has been placed on key sensor performance metrics, such as detection limits, selectivity, response time, and operational stability, as well as the underlying mechanisms of material–analyte interaction. The review also highlights recent progress in multi-modal sensing, surface functionalization, and scalable fabrication approaches. The discussion concludes by exploring the potential for these nanoplatform-based sensors to transition from laboratory research to practical applications in real-time environmental monitoring, on-site detection, and regulatory compliance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"158 ","pages":"Article 101650"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145880994","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":"Elucidating the synergy of MXene and Metal-Organic framework composite for superior electrochemical energy storage applications","authors":"Ibrahim Issah ,&nbsp;M.M. Noor ,&nbsp;K. Kadirgama ,&nbsp;Navid Aslfattahi ,&nbsp;L. Samylingam ,&nbsp;Chee Kuang Kok ,&nbsp;Maryam Sadat Kiai","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101635","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101635","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The rapid growth of next-generation electrochemical energy storage technologies has intensified interest in advanced electrode materials that combine high conductivity, tunable porosity, and structural stability. Among emerging candidates, MXenes (Ti₃C₂T_x) and metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) have shown unique advantages, yet their integration remains underexplored. This review systematically analyzes the synergy between MXene and MIL-53 frameworks, with emphasis on how surface terminations, interlayer spacing, and MOF “breathing” effects govern charge storage mechanisms, cycling stability, and ion transport. It consolidates synthesis strategies, interfacial engineering approaches, and recent advances in MXene/MOF composites for supercapacitors and ion-batteries, while linking process–structure–property relationships to performance evaluation. Unresolved challenges such as oxidation stability, aggregation, and limited mechanistic insights are highlighted to guide future research. By bridging material chemistry with electrochemical performance, this review outlines a framework for designing MXene/MIL-53 composites that balance energy and power densities for durable, sustainable energy storage.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"158 ","pages":"Article 101635"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145703959","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":"Light element strategies in Titanium: From Atomic-Scale solution to Composite reinforcement","authors":"Hong Zhao ,&nbsp;Tenghao Jiang ,&nbsp;Michael J. Bermingham ,&nbsp;Zongwen Liu ,&nbsp;Matthew Dargusch","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101637","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101637","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Modifying chemical composition has long been a key strategy in the development of titanium alloys, aimed at enhancing mechanical properties and mitigating macro-scale heterogeneities. Among various alloying candidates, light elements such as oxygen, nitrogen, boron, and carbon provide unique advantages compared with transition metals commonly used in titanium alloys. Their low density and typically minute additions have negligible influence on alloy weight, while their high biocompatibility ensures that the excellent bio-properties of titanium are preserved, unlike with common 3d transition metals, such as chromium, cobalt and nickel. In titanium-based materials, light elements commonly exist as interstitial solid solutions, compounds, or segregated at boundaries. This review synthesizes recent advances, comparing the different forms of light-element incorporation across various titanium alloy systems and discussing their respective roles in tailoring microstructures and optimizing mechanical performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"158 ","pages":"Article 101637"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145711510","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":"Multiscale electronic structure engineering of transition metal oxides: From atomic-scale, mesoscale, and external-field manipulation to multifunctional applications","authors":"Shuyun Yao ,&nbsp;Zhiyu Yang ,&nbsp;Yi-Ming Yan ,&nbsp;Zhiqun Lin","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101640","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101640","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Transition metal oxides (TMOs), with their highly tunable charge, spin, orbital, and lattice degrees of freedom, represent a versatile class of materials central to energy, catalytic, electronic, and biomedical applications. Electronic structure engineering serves as a critical approach to modulating the properties of TMOs, with significant advancements recently achieved at atomic-scale precision, mesoscopic structural design, and external-field stimulation. However, current research predominantly focuses on single-dimensional modulation, lacking a systematic understanding of the coupling mechanisms among multi-scale strategies and their structure-property correlations. This review adopts a mechanism-centric perspective to comprehensively outline the modulation pathways of TMOs’ electronic structures across<!--> <!-->atomic-scale strategies (doping, defects, strain), mesoscale architectures (heterointerfaces), and external-field stimuli (light, electricity, magnetism, heat). Special emphasis is placed on elucidating their mechanistic roles in governing<!--> <!-->charge transfer, spin polarization, orbital reconstruction, and band structure evolution. Furthermore, we construct a<!--> <!-->functional landscape<!--> <!-->linking multi-scale electronic structure modulation strategies with performance responses, spanning three interdisciplinary application domains:<!--> <!-->energy, information technology, and life sciences. This framework provides a<!--> <!-->transferable methodological paradigm<!--> <!-->for material design across different length scales. Finally, we highlight<!--> <!-->key challenges<!--> <!-->that remain to be addressed in multi-scale electronic structure engineering and discuss future research directions. Our review aims to provide systematic insights and technical guidelines for the structural regulation and high-performance integration of TMOs and related functional materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"158 ","pages":"Article 101640"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145732095","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}