Plasmonic metasurfaces (PMs) consist of thin, sub-wavelength layers formed by meta-atoms derived from metallic nanostructures, designed to manipulate the interaction between electromagnetic fields and matter. The collective features of PMs are determined by both the properties of the nanoparticles (NPs) and the symmetry, dimensions, order, and orientation of the underlying superstructure. These combined

Solid oxide electrolysis cells (SOECs) are solid-state electrochemical devices that convert electrical energy into chemical energy in the form of H2, CO, and O2 at 500–1000 °C. In recent years, interest in SOECs has soared because they offer extremely efficient and versatile means of producing green hydrogen and chemicals. However, SOEC technology requires further advancements for its successful commercialization

This review paper delves into the concept of critical current density (Jc) in high-temperature superconductors (HTS) across macroscopic, mesoscopic, and microscopic perspectives. Through this exploration, a comprehensive range of connections is unveiled aiming to foster advancements in the physics, materials science, and the engineering of applied superconductors. Beginning with the macroscopic interpretation

This review presents a comprehensive overview of the scientific revolution enabled by recent emergence of structurally stabilized NC materials. It captures major breakthroughs in achieving nanoscale stability through thermodynamic and kinetic pathways, and critically examines the fundamental mechanisms underpinning the stabilization, including GB segregation, solute drag, Zener pinning, and nanocluster

While conventionally manufactured metallic biomaterials can hardly meet all the requirements for bone implants including complex geometry, exact dimensions, adequate biodegradability, bone-matching mechanical properties, and biological function, two additional tools have recently appeared in the arsenal of biomaterials scientists which promise to deliver the desired combination of properties. First

This review highlights the transformative potential of three-dimensional (3D) porous materials in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, focusing on the critical role of surface biofunctionalisation in modulating cell-material interactions. Surface biofunctionalisation, through biomolecule and hydrogel incorporation, enhances cellular adhesion, growth, and differentiation by providing essential

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) as an effective low carbon technology provide a solution for achieving NetZero emissions, in line with the Sustainable Development Goals set by the United Nations. Research efforts have been devoted to increasing the energy density and efficiency of LIBs. However, large-scale deployment of LIBs is challenged by thermal runaway and safety problems, particularly under abusive

Extreme wetting metallic devices hold promising prospects in numerous fields, including aerospace, marine engineering and civil equipment, owing to their distinctive surface properties. The structures and fabrication of these surfaces have significant impacts on their functionality and applications. Herein, an overview of extreme wetting metallic devices are presented, focusing on their structures

Passive evaporative cooling materials harness perspiration or ambient humidity to dissipate surface heat through vaporization. This review systematically examines advanced evaporative cooling materials for applications in textiles, food preservation, buildings, photovoltaic (PV) panels, batteries, flexible electronics, thermoelectric generators (TEGs), etc. It discusses fundamental mechanisms, structural

Rechargeable sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) offer a promising solution for large-scale energy storage systems due to their abundant availability and cost-effectiveness. Recently, all-solid-state sodium-ion batteries (ASSSIBs) with solid electrolytes have garnered significant attention for their superior energy density and safety compared to traditional SIBs with organic liquid electrolytes (OLEs). Despite

Significant advancements have been made in one of the most critical branches of artificial intelligence: natural language processing (NLP). These advancements are exemplified by the remarkable success of OpenAI’s GPT-3.5/4 and the recent release of GPT-4.5, which have sparked a global surge of interest akin to an NLP gold rush. In this article, we offer our perspective on the development and application

Functionally graded ceramics (FGCs) are a class of advanced ceramic materials with spatially varying composition, phase or microstructure, designed to achieve continuous or discrete variations in material properties through advanced techniques. They have played a crucial role in replacing conventional ceramic materials in advanced applications as a function of its superior performance in balancing

Electronic ceramics play a pivotal role in electronic devices, such as filters, substrates, and packaging, while serving as integral components of field-responsive devices, such as sensors, transducers, and energy harvesters. However, conventional methods of fabricating electronic ceramics face limitations in size, shape, cost, and efficiency due to growing demand for increased miniaturization and

Traditional drugs and their delivery methods still have their limitations in the treatment of many diseases. With the development and progress of materials science, new oral drug delivery systems are increasingly displaying their unique value in the treatment of many diseases because of their safety, high efficiency, tissue targeting, and controlled release. As a common clinical disease with high morbidity

Electrospinning is a versatile and rapidly evolving technique that has gained significant attention for its ability to produce nanofibers with unique structures and properties. Over the past few decades, the scope of electrospun nanofibers has expanded from simple polymer fibers to more complex composites and ceramics, enabling a wide range of applications across fields such as environmental protection

The peripheral nervous system (PNS) plays a vital role in regulating physiological functions, and it is closely related to one’s quality of life. Unfortunately, various factors such as natural disasters, congenital diseases, accidents, degenerative diseases, and surgical injuries can cause serious damage to the nervous system, so peripheral nerve injury (PNI) repair has emerged as a highly researched

Multifunctional flexible devices, with their remarkable skin conformability, biocompatibility, and adhesion, have extensive applications in healthcare. They hold significant promise in reshaping the traditional hospital-centric healthcare system by enabling enhanced physiological signal monitoring and biological diagnostics. This review provides an up-to-date overview of these devices, focusing on

Polar topologies possess immense potential to revolutionize ferroelectric technology by offering nontrivial polarization configurations and a range of emergent functionalities, including unique resistive properties, negative capacitance, chirality, and ferroelectricity. Recent advancements in synthesis and characterization techniques have significantly accelerated the exploration of novel polar topological

Due to the limitations of traditional metal processing methods, including high energy consumption, slow process dynamics and possible introduction of defects, electromagnetic treatment has been highlighted as a more environment-friendly and energy-efficient alternative, which can efficiently and selectively enhance material properties. This article summarizes the latest advances in electromagnetic

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The emergence of plasmonic nanoparticles in organic and perovskite optoelectronics has evolved beyond its role as a mere light emission and absorption enhancer, by delving into the exotic properties of semiconductor thin films. These properties include stimulated emission (lasing), coherent emission (superradiance), reversible spontaneous emission, and spontaneous synchronization leading to coherent

To address one of the key challenge areas associated with high-entropy alloys (HEAs)— “Scattered Data with Uncertain Materials Pedigree”, as highlighted in the TMS accelerator study in 2021: Defining Pathways for Realizing the Revolutionary Potential of High Entropy Alloys, this review collates HEA mechanical data over strain-rates, ε̇, between 10-5 and 105 s-1. We focus the aggregated data on coarse-grained

Decades of bone research have revealed the intricate hierarchical structures in bone, from the nanoscale building blocks of collagen and mineral to the complex micro-architecture and macro-geometry. Multiscale architecture confers bones their incredible toughness and strength that enables us to move through our daily lives. However, childhood and adult diseases can cause bone fragility and subsequent

The properties of dielectric and piezoelectric oxides are determined by their processing history, crystal structure, chemical composition, microstructure, dopants (or defect) distribution, and defect kinetics. Significant advances in understanding the materials, processing, properties, and reliability of these materials have led to their widespread use in aerospace, medical, military, transportation

Electrochromic devices are truly promising contenders for large-scale energy-saving smart windows, low-power displays, self-dimming rear mirrors and wearable electronics because of their environmental friendliness, low power consumption, and excellent optical memory effect under open circuit conditions. Extensive research efforts have been devoted to designing and developing high-performance electrochromic

Metallic glass composites (MGCs), which consist of crystalline phases embedded within the amorphous matrix, exhibit an excellent strength-ductility combination, compared to the brittle failure of monolithic bulk metallic glasses (BMGs) under uniaxial tension. Owing to the large forming size as well as the good microstructural controllability and repeatability, Ti-based MGCs containing β-Ti dendrites

Aerogels, which can be made from virtually any material, are exceptional examples of multifunctional materials. They hold great promise for interdisciplinary science across physics, chemistry, and biology, etc. However, their inherently fragile structure poses significant challenges to traditional manufacturing processes. Additive manufacturing—commonly known as 3D printing—has emerged as a novel approach

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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

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

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

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

Potassium sodium niobate (KNN) is a versatile lead-free piezoelectric material with a high Curie temperature (Tc) within the range of commercial soft lead zirconate titanate (PZT). KNN-based systems can be modified to have large piezoelectric coefficients competitive with soft PZT (350–700 pC/N), albeit with lower Tc values. In recent years, utilizing its functional characteristics for a broad variety

Sustainable polymers are expected to alleviate the dual pressure of energy and environment when integrated with advanced phase change material (PCM) systems, hence promoting carbon neutrality goals. The excellent intrinsic properties and flexible designability of sustainable polymers also enable them to demonstrate competitiveness in the preparation of cutting-edge phase-change composites. However

Traditionally, glass-ceramics are inorganic non-metallic materials obtained by the controlled crystallization of a glass. A modern definition has widened this class of materials to solid materials containing at least one glassy and one crystalline phase. The glass is usually obtained by quenching a melt. Re-heating it to a temperature slightly above the glass transition temperature allows nucleation

Tin halide perovskites are seen as the leading lead-free metal halide perovskite due to the high degree of similarity with the conventional lead-based materials. However, the chemistry of tin halide perovskites is distinct from that of lead halide perovskites, resulting in a material that is challenging to produce at a sufficient quality that enables high performing photovoltaic cells. This review

Stroke is a major cause of disability and mortality globally and is typically divided into ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. When a stroke occurs, either blockage or rupture of cerebral blood vessels results in rapid neurological dysfunction because of ischemia or hemorrhage in the cerebral parenchyma. Although current treatment methods, such as intravascular thrombolysis, surgical hematoma evacuation

Cement-based materials (CBMs) are multiscale composites whose macroscopic properties largely depend on their micro/nanoscale features. Micro and nanomechanical properties of CBMs are typically characterized using local techniques such as nanoindentation. Compared with nanoindentation, the nanoscratch allows for continuous measurement of CBMs to acquire more comprehensive and reliable nanomechanical