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	Strategies to enable microsized alloy anodes for high-energy and long-life alkali-ion batteries Amine Daali, Gui-Liang Xu* and Khalil Amine* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 489-513. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00126A
	Design of functional binders for high-specific-energy lithium-ion batteries: from molecular structure to electrode properties Tian Qin, Quan Li,* Xiqian Yu* and Hong Li et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 191-225. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00089C
	Recent progress in metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for electrocatalysis Cha Li, Jiandong Pang* and Xian-He Bu* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 9-38. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00063F
	Recent progress and challenges in silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries Gazi Farhan Ishraque Toki, Li Wang* and Jianping Yang* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 226-269. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00115F
	Catalytic conversion network for lignocellulosic biomass valorization: A panoramic view Shenyu Wang, Wei Fan* and Ying Zhang* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 188-206. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00054G
	Recent advances on cellulose-based solid polymer electrolytes Xiaoqi Gong, Cong Liu,* Dingshan Yu* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, 3, 31-48. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00066H
	Ionic liquid/poly(ionic liquid)-based electrolytes for lithium batteries Xinyu Ma, John Texter,* Feng Yan* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 39-59. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00051B
	Recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and catalytic consequence of metal species confined within zeolite for hydrogen-related reactions Meng Liu, Caixia Miao and Zhijie Wu* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 57-84. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00074E
	Core–shell nanostructured magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials: a critical review Yinghui Li, Jianxin Zou* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 282-298. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00061C
	Catalyst design for ammonia decomposition: an overview Tong Han, Lu Wei,* Jiguang Deng* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, DOI: 10.1039/D4IM00112E. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00112E

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We are delighted to present the Top 10 Most Media-Featured Articles in Industrial Chemistry & Materials (ICM), ranked by their Altmetric Attention Scores. We hope you enjoy reading these articles!

ICM has been indexed ESCI, Ei Compendex, Chemical Abstracts (CA) and DOAJ databases! To date, 110 articles have been published online, with total downloads surpassing 450,000! ICM is free for authors and readers currently.

Acetalization strategy in biomass valorization: a review

Jian He, Changzhi Li* et al.

Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 30-56 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00050H

Recent progress and challenges in silicon-based anode materials for lithium-ion batteries

Gazi Farhan Ishraque Toki, Li Wang,* Jianping Yang* et al.

Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 226-269 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00115F

Multi-component liquid-infused systems: a new approach to functional coatings

Zachary Applebee and Caitlin Howell*

Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 378-392 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00003J

Recent progress in nickel single-atom catalysts for the electroreduction of CO₂ to CO

Ziyan Yang, Yuhang Li,* Chunzhong Li* et al.

Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 533-555 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00109A

A new metallization method of modified tannic acid photoresist patterning

Zicheng Tang, Wenbing Kang* et al.

Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 284-288 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00066D

Uncovering gold nanoparticle synthesis using a microchip laser system through pulsed laser ablation in aqueous solution

Barana Sandakelum Hettiarachchi, Yumi Yakiyama,* Hidehiro Sakurai* et al.

Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 340-347 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00090G

Synergistic functionalization of poly( p -terphenyl isatin) anion exchange membrane with quaternary ammonium and piperidine cations for fuel cells

Yiman Gu, Zhe Wang* et al.

Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 141-153 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00077J

Coordination bond cleavage of metal–organic frameworks and application to flame-retardant polymeric materials

Kunpeng Song, Ye-Tang Pan* et al.

Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 556-570 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00110E

Recent advances in the synthesis, characterization, and catalytic consequence of metal species confined within zeolite for hydrogen-related reactions

Meng Liu, Caixia Miao, Zhijie Wu*

Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 57-84 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00074E

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of PEM fuel cells at low hydrogen partial pressures: efficient cell tests for mass production

Felix Haimerl,* Aliaksandr S. Bandarenka* et al.

Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 132-140 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00075C

Flexoelectricity in hydroxyapatite for the enhanced piezocatalytic degradation of phenanthrene in soil

Jun Han, Najun Li,* Jianmei Lu* et al.

Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 300-308 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00093A

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