Advanced Materials
Articles in this Issue
Redefining PbS Quantum Dot Photovoltaics: p‐i‐n Devices with Superior Efficiency and Reproducibility
Abstract Developing diverse photovoltaic device architectures is essential not only for improving power conversion efficiency (PCE) but also for enabling seamless integration with ot...
A Near‐Perfect Pt Cocatalyst with a Spatially Oriented Distribution of Pt <sup>2+</sup> /Pt <sup>0</sup> for Photocatalytic Water Splitting
Abstract Loading the cocatalyst, e.g., Pt, is a promising strategy for photocatalytic overall water splitting, in which metallic state Pt° facilitates proton red...
Robust Sustainable Interfacial Evaporators from Lignin for Wastewater Treatment
Abstract Solar‐driven interfacial evaporation technology has emerged as a promising solution for heavy metal‐containing wastewater treatment, owing to its enviro...
Nonresonant Raman Control of Ferroelectric Polarization
Abstract Important advances is recently made in the search for materials with complex multi‐phase landscapes that host photoinduced metastable collective states with exotic functiona...
Prelithiation of Alloy Anodes via Roll Pressing for Solid‐State Batteries
Abstract Solid‐state batteries with alloy‐type negative electrodes can feature enhanced energy density and safety compared to conventional Li‐ion batteries. Howe...
Ultrahigh Energy Density in Dielectric Polymers Near Glass Transition Temperature by Molecular Twisting Conformation Locking
Abstract Dielectric polymers with high operating temperatures ( T o...
A Generalizable Fluorescence Sensor Platform for Sample Preparation‐Free Protein Detection
Abstract Modern molecular detection assays such as enzyme‐linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) offer excellent sensitivity and specificity, but typically require multiple reagents an...
Exceptional n‐Type Ionic Thermoelectric Hydrogels by Synergistic Hydrophobic and Coordination Interactions
Abstract Ionic thermoelectric (i‐TE) materials show promise for flexible energy harvesting and self‐powered sensing due to their high ionic Seebeck coefficients...
Failure Mechanisms and Practical Optimizations for Ah‐Scale Aqueous Zinc‐Ion Pouch Cells
Abstract Aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs) are emerging as a key technology for the safe, low‐cost, and environmentally friendly large‐scale energy storage systems. While the researc...
Molecular‐Device Co‐Engineering of Ultra‐Low Dark Current SWIR Organic Photodetectors for High‐Quality Blood‐Pressure Monitoring and Optical Communication
Abstract The limited noise‐responsivity balance in Short‐wave infrared (SWIR) organic photodetectors (OPDs) restricts their biomedical and optoelectronic applica...
Asymmetric Stress Engineering of Dense Dislocations in Brittle Superconductors for Strong Vortex Pinning
Abstract Large lossless currents in high‐temperature superconductors (HTS) critically rely on dense defects with suitable size and dimensionality to pin vortices, with dislocations b...
Solvation Design of an Interfacial Self‐Compatible Quasi‐Solid Electrolyte for High‐Loading Sodium‐Based Dual‐Ion Batteries
Abstract Sodium‐based dual‐ion batteries (SDIBs) attract extensive attention in stationary energy storage for their low cost, environmental friendliness, and hig...
Multispectrum Electromagnetic Response in FeNiHo/C Heterodimensional Structure for Microwave Absorption and Multimode Photodetection
Abstract Multispectrum response technology is the key to developing multifunctional electromagnetic devices in cross‐field applications. Traditional methods rely on integrating compl...
Lifting Triplet Degeneracy Through Organic‐Cation Driven Structural Perturbation to Modulate Luminescence of Sb <sup>3+</sup> ‐Doped Double Perovskite
Abstract The spin‐orbit coupling (SOC) and the Jahn‐Teller effect (JTE) alter the orbital degeneracy in materials, leading to unique optical, electronic, and mag...
Single‐Crystal Structure Determination of Superconducting La <sub>4</sub> Ni <sub>3</sub> O <sub>10‐δ</sub> under High Pressure
Abstract Ruddlesden‐Popper nickelates have attracted enormous attention since the discovery of high‐temperature superconductivity in bilayer La...
Capillary‐Driven 3D Open Fluidic Networks for Versatile Continuous Flow Manipulation
Abstract Human civilization hinges on the capability to manipulate continuous flows. However, continuous flows are often regulated in closed‐pipe configurations to address their inst...
A Photo‐Patternable Solid‐State Electrolyte for High‐Performance, Miniaturized, and Implantable Organic Electrochemical Transistor‐Based Circuits
Abstract Organic electrochemical transistors (OECTs) are crucial for next‐generation (bio‐)electronic devices but are often constrained by the use of aqueous ele...
Color Tuning in Ferroelectric Nematic Liquid Crystals using Triptycene/Hydrazone Chiral Photoswitches
Abstract The development of light‐tunable ferroelectric nematic liquid crystals (N F LCs) will allow for the multi‐stimul...
Additive‐Regulated Interface Chemistry Enables Depolarization for Ultra‐High Capacity LiCoO <sub>2</sub>
Abstract Unlocking the capacity potential of mainstream LiCoO 2 (LCO) cathode materials for stable cycling at a high uppe...
Nonlinear Optical Response in Layer‐Stacked Gallenene with Ferroelectric Polarization
Abstract Polar metals are very rare and challenging to realize due to the incompatibility of ferroelectricity and metallicity. Mobile electrons in polar metals effectively screen the...
Multimodal Super‐Cooling Textiles for All‐Scenario Passive Hygrothermal Comfort
Abstract Radiative cooling textiles hold great promise for achieving personal thermal comfort amidst the rising global temperatures while enhancing productivity...
Topology‐Templated Synthesis of Dibenzo[g,p]Chrysene‐Based sp <sup>2</sup> Carbon‐Linked Covalent Organic Frameworks with Kagome Lattice for Enhanced Photocatalytic Hydrogen Evolution
Abstract Two‐dimensional covalent organic frameworks (2D‐COFs) have emerged as prominent photocatalysts for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. However, the exqui...
Cation‐π/π–π Synergy Induced Self‐Assembly of Semiconductor Spacers for High Efficiency and Stable 2D/3D Perovskite Solar Cells
Abstract 2D/3D perovskite heterojunctions exhibit simultaneous improvement of efficiency and stability to meet commercial applications. However, dielectric confinement and an intrins...
Optimizing the Electron Density of PVDF‐HFP‐Based Solid Polymer Electrolyte by Donor–Acceptor COF Toward High‐Performance Solid‐State Lithium Metal Batteries
Abstract Solid‐state lithium metal batteries equipped with solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) are recognized as promising energy storage devices due to their exce...
3D‐Printed Bioinspired Meta‐Structural Perovskite Catalysts for Dry Reforming of CH <sub>4</sub> and CO <sub>2</sub>
Abstract Conventional packed‐bed catalysts suffer from single‐scale porosity, insufficient mechanical strength, and suboptimal mass transfer efficiency. Inspired...