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Heterogeneous Single/Dual‐Atom Electrocatalysts in Lithium–Sulfur Batteries

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
This review summarizes recent advances in single‐atom and dual‐atom electrocatalysts for high‐performance lithium–sulfur batteries. The text systematically covers the classification of catalysts by active metal centers, key synthesis methods, in situ characterization for mechanistic insights, and electrocatalytic mechanisms.
Wenbin Li, Ying Xin, Zhaoliang Zhang, Jin Wang   +3 more
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Photothermal–Magnetocaloric Coupled Evaporators for Actively Adjustable Water Evaporation and Oil–Water Purification in Complex Environments

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
A photothermal–magnetocaloric coupled aerogel evaporator is developed for actively adjustable water evaporation in complex environments. Magnetocaloric heating provides active energy compensation under low‐light conditions and disrupts interfacial hydrogen‐bond networks to promote evaporation.
Jingbo He, Dan Yang, Chunyu Yang, Ruihan Guo, Mengshu Xu, Dongxue Wang, Zhuoran Yang, Jian Huang, Wei Guo   +8 more
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Next‐Generation Carbon‐Based Anodes for Alkali Metal‐Ion Batteries: Recent Progress on Biphenylene and Emerging Materials

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
Recent advances in carbon‐based anodes for alkali metal‐ion batteries are critically reviewed, with emphasis on biphenylene and other emerging carbon allotropes. Biphenylene exhibits exceptional theoretical electrochemical properties beyond conventional graphite, highlighting its strong potential as a next‐generation anode material once scalable ...
Adewale Hammed Pasanaje, Nirpendra Singh
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Lignocellulosic Triboelectric Materials for Energy Harvesting and Emerging Applications: A Review on Lignin‐Molecular Engineering toward Improved Performance

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
Contrasting sustainable biomass with depleting petroleum resources, this review charts the evolutionary timeline of lignin‐based TENGs. We systematically evaluate their fundamental mechanisms, enhancement strategies, and applications in green self‐powered electronics.
Yuxin Yang, Boyu Du, Yuwen Wang, Tian Tang, Yuxuan Xie, Jiajun Zhang, Yajun Zhang, Jingyu Xu, Xing Wang, Chuanyin Xiong   +9 more
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Smart Functional Hydrogels: Emerging Platforms for Thermal and Electrochemical Energy Harvesting and Conversion Systems

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
The hydrogel exhibits versatile functions, including efficient thermogalvanic conversion under a temperature difference, and acting as a cooling layer/forming a thermally conductive nanoactive composite for thermovoltaic conversion. Additionally, its self‐healing and self‐powered flexibility play a key role in energy storage systems. The growing demand 
Eunah Kang
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A High‐Efficiency Yet Sustainable Fresh‐Keeping Strategy Inspired by Calyx of Physalis peruviana

Exploration, EarlyView.
This study presents a sprayable, calyx‐inspired food wrap engineered for safety and sustainability using handheld electrospraying. The wrap forms a health‐critical protective barrier with high antiviral and antibacterial efficacy, excellent breathability, and long‐term fresh‐keeping performance.
Yue Zhao, Chengbang Lu, Xiaopeng Bai, Shangyi Wu, Zeyu Wang, Yuqin Hu, Binxin Liang, Danlei Sun, Yunxiang Zhang, Yingning He, Yi Yang, Shengwen Duan, Taolin Sun, Xinjie Wang, Weijie Lan, Hong Zhang, Yang Luo, Xiangyu Liang   +17 more
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Programmable crack dynamics engineering enables flexible strain sensors with high linearity

FlexMat, EarlyView.
First‐decoupling theoretical framework of crack evolution elucidating the control methods, mechanistic insights, and structure‐activity relationships is established. Crack propagation from uncontrollable randomness systematically evolves into spatially ordered states.
Chunjin Wu, Shaolong Wang, Xu Wang, Heng Zhu, Yongliang Tian, Xinchen Jiang, Xin Rao, Yutong Han, Changrun Wang, Wen‐Yong Lai   +9 more
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Recent advances in multifunctional soft robots: A materials–structures–systems co‐design perspective for synergistic integration

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract Soft robots, engineered from highly compliant materials, offer superior adaptability and safety in unstructured environments compared to their rigid counterparts. Recent advancements, fueled by bio‐inspiration and material programmability, have led to the rapid co‐evolution of their core modules: actuation, sensing, protection, energy, and ...
Qiulei Liu, Zicao Peng, Chong Sun, Haitao Yang   +3 more
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Mechanical stability in flexible perovskite solar cells: Interface engineering and device design

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Statistics of the improvement methods for f‐PSCs. Abstract Flexible perovskite solar cells (f‐PSCs) demonstrate significant potential for application in next‐generation wearable electronic devices and photovoltaic building integration due to their high power conversion efficiency and excellent power‐to‐weight ratio. However, the inherent brittleness of
Hong‐Yi Hou, Xin‐Yi Zeng, Jian‐Xin Tang, Yan‐Qing Li   +3 more
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High‐performance heat‐resistant tactile sensor for intelligent sensing and safe operation

FlexMat, EarlyView.
Abstract Tactile sensing in high‐temperature environments remains a critical challenge for robotic systems operating in industrial manufacturing, food processing, and other high‐temperature assembly operations. Herein, we report a heat‐resistant flexible tactile sensor with comprehensive high performance, featuring a hierarchical architecture ...
Yugang Chen, Shasha Wang, Haopeng Wang, Xun Fu, Qifei Lv, Shuting Xie, Yan Li, Jiangtian Tan, Linghai Xie   +8 more
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