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Porous materials, characterized by their high surface areas and tunable structures, play a crucial role in advancing a wide range of applications, including catalysis, energy storage, and environmental remediation.

We are excited to present the Virtual Collections—Porous Materials from Industrial Chemistry & Materials (ICM). This collection showcases groundbreaking research and emerging applications of porous material. Read the full collection bellow:

	Designing zeolites for the removal of aqueous PFAS: a perspective Charles A. Ponge, Mark B. Shiflett,* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 270-275. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00091E
	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, Zhijie Wu,* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 57-84. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00074E
	Recent progress in metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) for electrocatalysis Cha Li, Jiandong Pang,* Xian-He Bu,* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 9-38. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00063F
	A route to selectively increase the microporous structure of zeolite and its optimization in the ethanol to butadiene reaction Tian Ye, Weijie Hu,* Meng Zhang,* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 100-109. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00087G
	Improved voltammetric discrimination of acetaminophen and uric acid in urine using CoO biochar nanocomposite Yihan Zhang, Longyi Chen,* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, 3, 97-108. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00069B
	Room-temperature rapid synthesis of hierarchically porous ZIF-93 for effective adsorption of volatile organic compounds Haiqi Zhang, Hongxia Xi,* Chongxiong Duan,* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, 3, 109-121. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00033A
	Cross-polymerization between bio-oil and polyaniline: synergistic effects on pore development in subsequent activation and adsorption of phenol Baihong Li, Xun Hu,* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 600-612. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00001C
	Membrane-free sequential paired electrosynthesis of 1,4-hydroquinone from phenol over a self-supported electrocatalytic electrode Wei-Ling Zhang, Shao Zhang,* Huidong Zheng,* Qi-Long Zhu,* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, 10.1039/D4IM00067F. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00067F
	Ozonolysis–oxidation-driven top-down strategy for the target preparation of ultrathin 2D metal–organic framework monolayers Baoliu Zhuo, Zhipeng Xiang,* Zhenxing Liang,* Zhiyong Fu,* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 110-117. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00045A
	Investigation on electrocatalytic performance and material degradation of an N-doped graphene-MOF nanocatalyst in emulated electrochemical environments Niladri Talukder, Eon Soo Lee,* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 360-375. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00044C
	Hierarchically ordered porous carbon with atomically dispersed cobalt for oxidative esterification of furfural Wen Yao, Liyu Chen,* Yingwei Li,* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 106-116. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00045H

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On International Women’s Day, Industrial Chemistry & Materials (ICM) proudly celebrates the contributions of female scientists to our journal. We appreciate their dedication and impact in advancing industrial chemistry and materials research.

Explore a collection of recent ICM articles by female corresponding authors, showcasing their remarkable work.

Join us in honoring the vital role of women in science. Happy International Women’s Day!

Yanhong Chao China University of Petroleum-Beijing, China

Enhanced lithium extraction from brine using surface-modified LiMn₂O₄ electrode with nanoparticle islands

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00159A

Greeshma Gadikota Cornell University, USA

Reactive CO₂ Capture and Mineralization of Magnesium Hydroxide to Produce Hydromagnesite with Inherent Solvent Regeneration

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00157E

Jianying Huang Fuzhou University, China

Progress on fiber engineering for fabric innovation in ecological hydrophobic design and multifunctional applications

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 393-423. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00048J

Yingying Lu Zhejiang University, China

In situ polymerization of fluorinated electrolytes for high-voltage and long-cycling solid-state lithium metal batteries

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025,  https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00082J

Dan Wang Chongqing University, China

Effective methane biodegradation through in situ coupling with methanotroph and HK@SB-1 MOFs

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025,  https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00131A

Paula Wood-Adams University of Northern British Columbia, Canada

Photo-polymerization using quantum dots for stable epoxy coatings

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 644-650. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00026A

Hongxia Xi South China University of Technology, China

Room-temperature rapid synthesis of hierarchically porous ZIF-93 for effective adsorption of volatile organic compounds

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2025, 3, 109-121. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00033A

	Yu Zhang East China University of Science and Technology, China
	Zhihong Tian Henan University, China

 The Aqueous Zn-CO₂ battery: A route towards sustainable energy storage

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 514-532. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00014E

Yanrong Liu Institute of Process Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China

Elongated Fe–N–C containing trace atomic Co dopants for high power density PEMFCs

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 634-643. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00043A

Zi-Rong Tang Fuzhou University, China

Cocatalyst-modified In₂S₃ photocatalysts for C–N coupling of amines integrated with H2 evolution

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 289-299. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00116D

Li Wang Donghua University, China

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

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

Sohyun Ahn Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technolog, Germany

Influence of surfactants on selective mechanical separation of fine active materials used in high temperature electrolyzers contributing to circular economy

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 469-480. https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00044G

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Liquid-based materials offer a way to overcome the limitations of traditional solid materials by exploiting the unique properties of liquids, such as dynamic responsiveness, soft interfaces, and structural flexibility.

Industrial Chemistry & Materials is pleased to announce our Special Issue “Liquid-based Materials: Novel Concepts from Fundamentals to Applications”, which gathers expert insights on liquid gating systems, liquid-based electronic materials, multi-component liquid-infused systems, and the regulation of hydrophilicity and hydrophobicit. Join us in advancing the frontier of liquid-based materials, from foundational concepts to breakthrough applications!

Read our Guest Editors’ summary and insights in the accompanying editorial.

Browse the collection bellow:

	Liquid-based electronic materials for bioelectronics: current trends and challenges Kijun Park, Jungmok Seo,* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 361-377. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00122A
	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
	Progress on fiber engineering for fabric innovation in ecological hydrophobic design and multifunctional applications Wei Li, Jianying Huang,* Zhong Chen,* Yuekun Lai,* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 393-423. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00048J
	Electrostatically responsive liquid gating system for controlled microbubble generation Guochao Zeng, Shaojie Wang* and Xu Hou*. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 424-431. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00037D
	Triphase photocatalytic water-gas-shift reaction for hydrogen production with enhanced interfacial diffusion at gas–liquid–solid interfaces Huige Chen, Run Shi,* Tierui Zhang* Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 432-440. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00135K
	Asymmetric microfiber actuators with reciprocal deformation  Yuhang Lu, Shiyu Wang and Pingan Zhu* Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 441-450. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00017J
	Enhancing conversion using diffusio-osmosis from patterned catalytic surfaces Aura Visan, Jeffery A. Wood and Rob G. H. Lammertink* Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 451-457. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00130J
	An electron beam irradiation-assisted coating method for the regulation of hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity Haozhe Li, Yanlong Gu,* Jiang Huang,* et al. Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 458-468. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00015C
	Influence of surfactants on selective mechanical separation of fine active materials used in high temperature electrolyzers contributing to circular economy Sohyun Ahn,* Suvarna Patil and Martin Rudolph Citation: Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 469-480. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00044G

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CO₂ capture, conversion, and utilization (CCU) are essential components in the future of carbon management, addressing one of the most urgent societal challenges: mitigating climate change. These processes are enabled by the development of advanced sorbent and catalyst materials, often combined with innovative reactor designs and novel process concepts that enhance efficiency and scalability.

This special issue is guest edited by Prof. Chunshan Song, Prof. Atsushi Urakawa, Prof. De Chen, Prof. Christoph Mueller and Prof. Angela Dibenedetto, highlighting cutting-edge research and expert perspectives on the current status, future directions, and recent breakthroughs in CCU technologies.

We welcome contributions in the form of Research papers, Communications, Reviews and Perspectives on topics including, but not limited to:

• CO₂ capture materials
• CO₂ conversion catalysis with thermal, electro and/or photo activation
• Catalytic membrane reactor with product separation
• Use of CO₂ as oxidant
• Integrated CO₂ capture and conversion

The deadline for submission to this collection will be  28 February 2025. Currently, ICM offers free publication and access, allowing you to publish high-quality work without any article processing fees. Please submit your manuscript via: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/icmat.

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Hydrogen, the pivotal clean energy of 21st century, is crucial for global sustainability and carbon neutrality. Its production, storage, and conversion are key technologies. Accelerating tech development is interdependent, demanding low-cost materials.

Industrial Chemistry & Materials is pleased to announce our Special Issue “Frontiers of Hydrogen Energy and Fuel Cell”, which gathers expert insights on hydrogen energy ecosystem’s status, directions, and breakthroughs. We aim for these articles to stress the importance of an integrated approach in addressing today’s energy challenges and offer valuable insights for researchers, engineers, and policymakers committed to a sustainable future.

Read our Guest Editors’ summary and insights in the accompanying editorial.

Browse the collection bellow:

Ammonia as a carbon-free hydrogen carrier for fuel cells: a perspective
Lingling Zhai, Shizhen Liu and Zhonghua Xiang*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 332-342. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00036B

Recent progress in high-loading single-atom catalysts and their applications
Jiahui Luo, Geoffrey I. N. Waterhouse, Lishan Peng* and Qingjun Chen*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 486-500. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00062A

Cutting-edge methods for amplifying the oxygen evolution reaction during seawater electrolysis: a brief synopsis
Xiang Lyu* and Alexey Serov
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 475-485. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00071K

Designing active and stable Ir-based catalysts for the acidic oxygen evolution reaction
Zijie Lin, Tanyuan Wang and Qing Li*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 299-311. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00070B

Core–shell nanostructured magnesium-based hydrogen storage materials: a critical review
Yinghui Li, Qiuyu Zhang, Li Ren, Zi Li, Xi Lin, Zhewen Ma, Haiyan Yang, Zhigang Hu and Jianxin Zou*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 282-298. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00061C

Recent progress of antipoisoning catalytic materials for high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells doped with phosphoric acid
Dongping Xue and Jia-Nan Zhang*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00101F

Recent progress of manganese dioxide based electrocatalysts for the oxygen evolution reaction
Yunlong He, Zhenye Kang, Jing Li, Yawei Li and Xinlong Tian*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 312-331. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00034F

Non-noble metals as activity sites for ORR catalysts in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs)
Jinjing Tao, Xian Wang, Mingjun Xu, Changpeng Liu, Junjie Ge* and Wei Xing*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 388-409. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00002H

Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of PEM fuel cells at low hydrogen partial pressures: efficient cell tests for mass production
Felix Haimerl, Sunil Kumar, Michael Heere and Aliaksandr S. Bandarenka*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024,2, 132-140. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00075C

Electrochemical recovery of Pt/C electrocatalyst: optimization of the potential range on the leaching process and application to an aged MEA
François Guillet, Marian Chatenet, Alex Paul, Lenka Svecova* and Laetitia Dubau*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 118-131. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00085K

Effect of the calcination temperature on the characteristics of Ni/Fe-oxide electrocatalysts for application in anion exchange membrane electrolysers
Angela Caprì, Irene Gatto, Carmelo Lo Vecchio and Vincenzo Baglio*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 553-562. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00065F

Unveiling the particle size effect and surface reactivity of Pt/C nanoparticles for ammonia electrooxidation using in situ infrared spectroscopy
Niloofar Aligholizadeh K, Ashwini Reddy N, Evans A. Monyoncho and Elena A. Baranova*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 542-552. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00063J

Highly active ZIF-8@CNT composite catalysts as cathode materials for anion exchange membrane fuel cells
Rohit Kumar, Marek Mooste, Zubair Ahmed, Srinu Akula, Ivar Zekker, Margus Marandi, Maike Käärik, Jaan Leis, Arvo Kikas, Alexey Treshchalov, Markus Otsus, Jaan Aruväli, Vambola Kisand, Aile Tamm and Kaido Tammeveski*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 526-541. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00081H

The effect of grafted alkyl side chains on the properties of poly(terphenyl piperidinium) based high temperature proton exchange membranes
Xuefu Che, Lele Wang, Ting Wang, Jianhao Dong and Jingshuai Yang*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 516-525. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00064H

Does the platinum-loading in proton-exchange membrane fuel cell cathodes influence the durability of the membrane-electrode assembly?
Ricardo Sgarbi, William Ait Idir, Quentin Labarde, Michel Mermoux, Peizhe Wu, Julia Mainka, Jérôme Dillet, Clémence Marty, Fabrice Micoud, Olivier Lottin and Marian Chatenet*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 501-515. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00059A

Investigation on electrocatalytic performance and material degradation of an N-doped graphene-MOF nanocatalyst in emulated electrochemical environments
Niladri Talukder, Yudong Wang, Bharath Babu Nunna, Xiao Tong, Jorge Anibal Boscoboinik and Eon Soo Lee*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 360-375. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00044C

Mono-, bi- and tri-metallic platinum group metal-free electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction following a facile synthetic route
Seyed Ariana Mirshokraee, Mohsin Muhyuddin, Jacopo Orsilli, Enrico Berretti, Laura Capozzoli, Alessandro Lavacchi, Carmelo Lo Vecchio, Vincenzo Baglio, Anna Galli, Andrea Zaffora, Francesco Di Franco, Monica Santamaria, Luca Olivi, Simone Pollastri and Carlo Santoro*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 343-359. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00058C

Polyaniline-derived carbon nanofibers with a high graphitization degree loading ordered PtNi intermetallic nanoparticles for oxygen reduction reaction
Yujuan Zhuang, Jiao Yang, Lingwei Meng, Chuanming Ma, Lishan Peng*, De Chen* and Qingjun Chen*
Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 458-464. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00056G

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On International Women’s Day, Industrial Chemistry & Material (ICM) is delighted to take this opportunity to express gratitude to the female scientists who have made outstanding contributions to ICM. Check out a compilation of ICM’s recent articles from female corresponding authors, highlighting their remarkable research in industrial chemistry and materials.

Join us in recognizing the essential role women play in scientific research and exploring the diverse insights they bring to ICM. Happy International Women’s Day!

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

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, https://doi.org/10.1039/D4IM00003J

Recent progress of antipoisoning catalytic materials for high temperature proton exchange membrane fuel cells doped with phosphoric acid

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00101F

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

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00093A

Electrochemical recovery of Pt/C electrocatalyst: optimization of the potential range on the leaching process and application to an aged MEA

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2024, 2, 118-131. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00085K

Unveiling the particle size effect and surface reactivity of Pt/C nanoparticles for ammonia electrooxidation using in situ infrared spectroscopy

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 542-552. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00063J

Overview of CO₂ capture and electrolysis technology in molten salts: Operational parameters and their effects

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 595-617. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00011G

Non-noble metals as activity sites for ORR catalysts in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs)

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 388-409. https://doi.org/10.1039/D3IM00002H

Perspective on oligomeric products from lignin depolymerization: their generation, identification, and further valorization

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 207-223. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00059H

Electrochemical CO₂ reduction with ionic liquids: review and evaluation

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 410-430. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00055E

Hierarchically microporous membranes for highly energy-efficient gas separations

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023,1, 376-387. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00049K

Theoretical insights into NH₃ absorption mechanisms with imidazolium-based protic ionic liquids

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 262-270. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00041E

Understanding the interaction mechanism of carbazole/anthracene with N,N-dimethylformamide: NMR study substantiated carbazole separation

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 240-246. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00020B

Catalytic conversion network for lignocellulosic biomass valorization: a panoramic view

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 188-206. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00054G

Supercritical CO₂-induced room-temperature ferromagnetism in two-dimensional MoO3−x

Ind. Chem. Mater., 2023, 1, 140-145. https://doi.org/10.1039/D2IM00028H

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