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{"title":"Topological-defect carbon for energy conversion applications","authors":"Lei Gong ,&nbsp;Jiawei Zhu ,&nbsp;Shichun Mu","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101618","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101618","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Defective carbon-based materials (DCMs) have recently been considered as one of the most promising alternatives to precious metal catalysts owing to abundance, high conductivity and tunable molecular structures. The presence of topological defects as non-hexagonal rings (e.g., pentagons, heptagons, octagons) in carbon materials would affect the catalytic activity, however, the in-depth understanding of the fundamental relationship between topological defects and catalytic properties is still in its infancy. In addition, the facile synthesis strategy, exploitation and application of topological-defect carbon are still a big challenge. To this end, in this review, four main aspects including synthetic strategies, recognition, catalytic applications, and activity origin of topological-defect carbon are analyzed. The catalytic mechanism of intrinsic topological defects is revealed from theoretical and experimental perspectives. Moreover, the functional role of topological defects beyond intrinsic catalysis is further explored, highlighting their potential as anchoring sites and electronic modulators for metal single atoms or clusters, which synergistically enhance catalytic performance.<!--> <!-->Finally, the key problem faced by topological defects of carbon-based materials is discussed and the countermeasure is proposed. Undoubtedly, this systematical review will promote the understanding of the carbon-based defect and further stimulate its application as sustainable<!--> <!-->nonprecious metal catalysts in energy conversion and beyond.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"157 ","pages":"Article 101618"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145568092","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":"An overview of HR-EBSD techniques for mapping local stress and dislocations in crystalline materials at sub-micron resolution","authors":"Timothy J. Ruggles ,&nbsp;William G. Gilliland ,&nbsp;David T. Fullwood ,&nbsp;Josh Kacher","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101585","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101585","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>High resolution electron backscatter diffraction (HR-EBSD) is a technique used to map elastic strain, crystallographic orientation and dislocation density in a scanning electron microscope. This review covers the background and mathematics of this technique, contextualizing it within the broader landscape of EBSD techniques and other materials characterization methods. Several case studies are presented showing the application of HR-EBSD to the study of plasticity in metals, failure analysis in microelectronics and defect quantification in thin films. This is intended to be a comprehensive resource for researchers developing this technique as well as an introduction to those wishing to apply it.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"157 ","pages":"Article 101585"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145189430","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":"Advancing freestanding oxide films: innovations in preparation methods and physical properties","authors":"Jie Gong ,&nbsp;YanBo Yang ,&nbsp;Jiangbo Luo ,&nbsp;Wenxing Lv ,&nbsp;Junxiong Hu ,&nbsp;Yanrong Li ,&nbsp;Liang Qiao","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101612","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101612","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Freestanding oxide thin films, released from the constraints of substrate interfacial bonding, exhibit unprecedented structural and property tunability that surpasses conventional epitaxial films. Through van der Waals integration − particularly via hybridization with 2D materials − these films enable novel electronic devices and offer a compelling approach for advancing complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) technology. However, challenges such as large-scale fabrication, transfer-induced damage, optimization of sacrificial layers, and long-term film stability of freestanding oxide films must be addressed to fully realize their potential. In this review, we summarize recent advances in the preparation of freestanding oxide thin films using physical exfoliation and chemical etching techniques. We specifically examine and compare three major types of sacrificial layers used in chemical etching to obtain freestanding films. Additionally, we explore their properties across seven key areas: Stability, ferroelectricity, magnetism, superconductivity, electrical properties, flexibility, and optical characteristics. Finally, we discuss the current challenges in these emerging fields and offer forward-looking perspectives for future developments. This review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state-of-the-art research on freestanding thin films, offering valuable insights into future investigations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"157 ","pages":"Article 101612"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145508877","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":"A constructive perspective on ionic self-powered pressure sensing","authors":"Mingfang Deng,&nbsp;Ziqi Ren,&nbsp;Jianyu Yin,&nbsp;Xubin Zhou,&nbsp;Liangxian Wang,&nbsp;Nishuang Liu","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101595","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101595","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The growing demand from flexible and wearable electronic systems for devices that simultaneously offer autonomous energy supply and high-sensitivity pressure sensing has accelerated the development of self-powered pressure sensors. Although substantial research has been conducted on either energy harvesting or pressure sensing mechanisms, most efforts have primarily focused on performance enhancement, lacking a systematic examination of the coupling between energy conversion and pressure response processes. This absence of integration logic hinders the rational design of fully functional devices. This review centers on the critical intersection of ionic materials, self-powered energy conversion, and pressure sensing. It systematically summarizes ion-involved energy harvesting mechanisms such as triboelectric, piezoionic, along with pressure sensing methods that can be coupled with them. Structural design approaches, including porous architectures, gradient structures and so on , are further examined for their roles in enhancing ion transport regulation. Finally, the review outlines current applications in intelligent tactile interfaces, human communication aids, and other related areas. By adopting a unified perspective that connects mechanism, structure, and function, this work proposes a scalable design strategy for self-powered pressure sensors, offering a conceptual framework for future device development and system-level integration.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"157 ","pages":"Article 101595"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145384094","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":"Advancements in cathode materials for dual-ion batteries","authors":"Zhiqin Sun ,&nbsp;Honglei Jiang ,&nbsp;Pei Liu,&nbsp;Ting Jin,&nbsp;Lifang Jiao","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101600","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101600","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Different from traditional batteries, dual-ion batteries (DIBs) operate via a mechanism in which both cations and anions actively participate in electrochemical reactions at their respective electrodes. This distinctive feature enables DIBs to achieve higher operating voltages, leading to greater energy output. Given that cathode materials play a pivotal role in anion storage, their performance directly determines the overall efficiency of DIBs. However, the limited specific capacity and poor interfacial stability of cathodes remain bottlenecks that hinder the advancement of DIBs. Therefore, a systematic evaluation and comprehensive overview of recent research progress are critically needed. In this review, we analyze the key challenges faced by cathode materials in DIBs and highlight strategies employed to optimize these materials for enhanced anion storage. By consolidating recent research insights, this review aims to guide the development of high-performance DIBs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"157 ","pages":"Article 101600"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145434742","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":"Adaptable conductive hydrogel-enabled soft electronics","authors":"Yi Liu ,&nbsp;Rawan Omar ,&nbsp;Gang Li ,&nbsp;Pengcheng Zhou ,&nbsp;Yujie Zhang ,&nbsp;Wenqing Yan ,&nbsp;Hossam Haick ,&nbsp;Chuan Fei Guo ,&nbsp;Takao Someya ,&nbsp;Yan Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101590","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101590","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This review provides a concise exploration of the rapidly evolving field of adaptable conductive hydrogel-enabled soft electronics for extreme environments. Hydrogels, recognized for their water-rich network structure and remarkable biocompatibility, hold immense promise for soft electronics due to their excellent flexibility, permeability, biocompatibility, and tunable mechanical and electrical properties. However, when exposed to extreme environments, the significant aqueous content of hydrogels brings about inherent challenges such as icing, water loss, swelling, low adhesion, corrosion, weak mechanical properties, and physical damage, which can severely impair the performance and reliability of hydrogel-enabled soft electronics. This review thoroughly explores the remarkable properties of adaptable conductive hydrogel-enabled soft electronics, such as anti-freezing, anti-drying, anti-swelling, bioadhesive, self-healing, anti-corrosive, stretchable and other desirable characteristics. It then highlights their applications in soft electronics under extreme conditions such as temperature, humidity, harsh solutions, high adhesiveness, physical damage, and mechanical deformations. Despite considerable progress, challenges remain in adaptable conductive hydrogel-enabled soft electronics, particularly in enhancing function and electronics integration, as well as developing effective recycling and degradation mechanisms. This comprehensive overview provides a roadmap for researchers and innovators in this field, offering valuable insights into current advancements and future prospects.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"157 ","pages":"Article 101590"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145463366","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":"A review of deep learning in metal additive manufacturing: Impact on process, structure, and properties","authors":"Yang Du ,&nbsp;Tuhin Mukherjee ,&nbsp;Runsheng Li ,&nbsp;Zejiang Hou ,&nbsp;Samik Dutta ,&nbsp;Craig B. Arnold ,&nbsp;Alaa Elwany ,&nbsp;Sunyuan Kung ,&nbsp;Jiliang Tang ,&nbsp;Tarasankar DebRoy","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101587","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101587","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Deep learning (DL) is increasingly used to predict and control the formation of microstructures, optimize properties, and reduce defects in additively manufactured metallic components. This review examines the specific applications of deep learning in additive manufacturing (AM), such as part design and architecture, in-situ process sensing and monitoring, microstructure and property control, defect detection, and the mitigation of residual stress and distortion. The review emphasizes the significance of computational resources, data requirements, and the role of physics-informed deep learning in advancing these applications. Additionally, best practices for algorithm selection and dataset suitability are addressed, along with current research gaps that hinder progress, including challenges in understanding AM processes and enhancing computational efficiency. Finally, the outlook presents future directions for research, underscoring the importance of real-time implementation and model interpretability. This work aims to provide a foundational framework for researchers and practitioners looking to leverage deep learning in the evolving field of additive manufacturing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"157 ","pages":"Article 101587"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145235514","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":"Organic coating failure and monitoring in atmospheric corrosion: from mechanisms to applications","authors":"Xianlian Mu ,&nbsp;Tao Jin ,&nbsp;Pengfei Xie ,&nbsp;Rongcao Yu ,&nbsp;Shengnan Hu ,&nbsp;Bin Li ,&nbsp;Lei Li ,&nbsp;Xin Yuan","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101592","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101592","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The failure of organic coatings protecting metal structures in aerospace and marine engineering under atmospheric corrosion has become a critical threat to structural safety. The NACE report indicates that 38 % of global corrosion costs stem from coating failure. This data is directly associated with the accelerated failure of the coating’s physical barrier caused by Cl⁻ in the marine atmosphere (diffusion coefficient D ≈ 5 × 10⁻¹¹ cm²/s). This review focuses on organic coatings for metal structures and constructs a systematic scenario-mechanism-technology-model framework: ① Analyze three core environmental characteristics—electrochemical catalytic effects of SO₂/NO_x in industrial atmospheres, deliquescence-crystallization cycles of Cl⁻ in marine atmospheres, and synergistic effects of hypoxia, low temperature, and intense UV in aerospace high-altitude environments; ② Reveal multi-scale failure mechanisms: molecular-level degradation (e.g., ester bond hydrolysis in epoxy resins, C-F bond cleavage in fluorocarbon coatings), microscale defect propagation, and macroscopic delamination, establishing a medium penetration-interface reaction-structural deterioration failure clock model; ③ Compare monitoring technologies (EIS has a 12 % false negative rate in marine environments, SKP achieves 89 % accuracy in aerospace interface debonding early warning) and evaluate prediction models (Arrhenius empirical model shows &gt; 20 % error at high temperatures, LSTM-GARCH model achieves &lt; 10 % error under multi-factor conditions). Key bottlenecks identified include: lack of cross-scale modeling for multi-factor synergistic failure, engineering obstacles for self-healing smart coatings, and heavy data dependence of AI models. Future research should focus on quantifying physical-electrochemical coupling mechanisms and integrating fiber optic sensing with digital twins to provide lifecycle protection for high-end equipment coatings.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"157 ","pages":"Article 101592"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145359632","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":"Innovative carbon-based materials for efficient hydrogen storage: A review of solid, gaseous, and liquid systems","authors":"Jieduo Guan ,&nbsp;Chengguang Lang ,&nbsp;Xiangdong Yao","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101596","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101596","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Hydrogen (H₂) stands as a cornerstone of sustainable energy and an indispensable pathway toward achieving carbon neutrality. Yet, the advancement of the hydrogen economy is significantly impeded by challenges related to storage and transportation. Conventional storage strategies—primarily high-pressure gaseous storage—rely on expensive fiber-reinforced composite tanks that not only escalate costs but also suffer from low efficiency and notable safety concerns. This scenario underscores the critical need for hydrogen storage solutions that are safe, efficient, and economically viable. Carbon-based materials have emerged as a compelling alternative, offering robust hydrogen storage capabilities via both physical adsorption and chemical bonding. These materials promise enhanced safety and improved efficiency for hydrogen transport. This review comprehensively examines the state-of-the-art developments in hydrogen storage across three distinct categories of carbon-based materials: solid carbon materials, gaseous carbon dioxide (CO₂) hydrogen carrier, and liquid organic hydrogen carriers. Moreover, it critically evaluates the reversibility of these storage mechanisms and explores their potential for commercial application, providing insight into their role in the future of the hydrogen economy. This refined exploration aims to guide future research at the intersection of material science and energy technology, fostering innovations that may eventually overcome the current barriers in hydrogen storage and utilization.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"157 ","pages":"Article 101596"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145404220","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":"Bioinspired waterproof, breathable materials: How does nature transport water across its surfaces and through its membranes?","authors":"Sara K. Fleetwood ,&nbsp;Maya Kleiman ,&nbsp;Victoria French ,&nbsp;Joice Kaschuk ,&nbsp;E. Johan Foster","doi":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101578","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.pmatsci.2025.101578","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The controlled transport of water vapor and liquid water across membranes is a crucial biological process observed in natural systems for over 460 million years. Through evolution, plants have developed various methods to regulate water gradients between their internal structures and the external environment. The primary natural mechanisms used to modulate the water gradient effectively involve integrating specialized organs, like those responsible for gas exchange, in tandem with developing impermeable outer surfaces. Several applications in engineered materials – including rainwear, wound dressings, textiles, packaging, and building materials require breathability and waterproofing properties. Breathable materials can enable water vapor movement within their structure, while waterproof materials effectively resist the penetration and absorption of liquid water. Developing materials that can simultaneously exhibit waterproofness, and breathability presents a significant scientific and engineering challenge due to the inherent conflict between these properties. This review aims to delve into the physicochemical mechanisms governing plant water transport and establish a connection with developing bio-based and bio-inspired materials. We explore how plant components can give rise to hydrophobic, hydrophilic, porous, and responsively porous bio-inspired materials, addressing challenges encountered in the waterproof-breathable textile industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":411,"journal":{"name":"Progress in Materials Science","volume":"156 ","pages":"Article 101578"},"PeriodicalIF":40.0,"publicationDate":"2026-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145043686","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}