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Spotlight on Materials Advances article on contact-electro-catalysis

03 Dec 2024

A perspective on contact-electro-catalysis based on frontier molecular orbitals

Materials Advances publishes research articles on topics across materials science, which are open access and free to read. We asked the authors of a recent article on mechanical-induced catalysis to discuss their work in more detail.

In this post, we share insights from our interview with Ziming Wang and learn more about the authors of recently published paper ‘A perspective on contact-electro-catalysis based on frontier molecular orbitals‘.

Insights from the authors

What aspect of your research are you most excited about at the moment?

“Contact-electrification (CE) is a ubiquitous effect, and its first documentation can be traced back to over 2600 years ago. Recent studies have proved the electron is the dominant charge carrier by employing the thermionic emission or photoelectric effect to distinguish electrons. In virtue of the CE-driven electron transfer process, our group proposed the concept of contact-electro-catalysis (CEC) in 2022. However, a series of experimental observations during CEC could not be well-explained by existing theories of CE. In our recent Materials Advances article, we have proposed a more systematic framework to bridge the concepts of CE and CEC. To be specific, by taking the energy state of electrons into consideration, this framework could not only explain the difference in transferred charges when different polymers are employed, but also specify the transfer path of electrons and corresponding energy requirement. We expect this study could lead to the establishment of a contact-electro-catalytic diagram for facilitating the selection of suitable materials and mechanical stimulations for catalyzing target reactions.”

What do you find most challenging about your research?

“Although the contact-electrification (CE) effect is very common between two contact surfaces, its underlying mechanism remains controversial due to the lack of intuitive and precise characterization methods. Moreover, existing investigations mainly focus on the density of transferred charges during CE. However, the energy state of transferred electrons is also a vital parameter, especially for evaluating the feasibility of promoting target reactions. Thus, it is very challenging to establish a systematic framework that could take both the density and energy state of electrons into consideration.”

How do you feel about Materials Advances as a place to publish research on this topic?

“I believe that Materials Advances is an ideal platform for publishing research on this topic. This high-profile journal is well-regarded in the materials science community and offers a broad readership that spans various disciplines. Its focus on interdisciplinary studies aligns well with the diverse nature of materials research, making it an ideal platform for sharing findings that can impact various applications.”

What is one piece of career-related advice or wisdom that you would like to share with early career scientists?

“One advice I would share with other early career scientists is to never stop learning and seeking new opportunities in your field. Science is constantly evolving, so it’s important to stay curious, open-minded, and adaptable. By continuously expanding your knowledge and skillset, you will be better equipped to navigate the challenges and opportunities that come your way in your career as a scientist.”

Meet the authors

Ziming Wang is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academic of Sciences. He received his Ph.D. degree in condensed matter physics from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), under the supervision of Prof. Zhong Lin Wang. His research interests include contact-electro-catalysis, self-powered sensors, and energy harvesting.

Xuanli Dong received his bachelor’s degree from Beijing Information Science & Technology University in 2020. He is currently pursuing his PhD degree in Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on contact electrification at the liquid-solid interface and contact-electro-catalysis.

Fu-Jie Lv received his bachelor’s degree from Shandong University Of Technology in 2023. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academy of Sciences. His research focuses on contact-electrification at the liquid-solid interface and contact-electro-catalysis.

Wei Tang received his B.S. degree from the Physical Department and Ph.D. degree from the Microelectronic Department from Peking University in 2008 and 2013. He is a professor at the Beijing Institute of Nanoenergy and Nanosystems, Chinese Academic of Sciences. His research interests include interface electron transfer and its applications in wearable electronics, contact-electro-catalysis, and energy harvesting devices.

We congratulate the authors on their impactful work in this emerging field and wish them success in their future academic research!

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Open call for papers: Advances in Energy Generation and Conversion Technologies

22 Aug 2024

We are delighted to announce an open call for papers to our new themed collection on Advances in Energy Generation and Conversion Technologies, to be published in Materials Advances.

In recent years, there have been significant developments in energy generation and conversion technologies that emphasize eco-friendly, low-cost, and sustainable approaches. This themed collection broadly focuses on energy technologies including (but not limited to):

Advances in microbial fuel cell (MFC) design, operation, and integration with wastewater systems for simultaneous energy generation and pollutant removal.
Latest battery technology innovations, including solid-state and lithium-sulfur batteries.
Development of sustainable energy materials from natural and renewable resources, such as cellulose-derived carbon and biopolymers.
Construction of advanced materials for efficient solar energy conversion, including perovskite cells and solar windows.
Utilization of carbon-based electrocatalysts derived from waste materials in fuel cells and electrolysers.
CO₂ capture technologies for fuel and material production
Exploration of hydrogen fuel cells for clean energy in transport and stationary power applications.
Leveraging graphene, nanomaterials, and metamaterials to enhance energy conversion, storage, and transmission.

Submit before 15 January 2025

If you are interested in contributing to this collection please get in touch with the Editorial Office.

Materials Advances publishes quality research across the breadth of materials science. It received its 2023 impact factor of 5.2 (Journal Citation Reports 2024, Clarivate Analytics).

Please note that accepted manuscripts will be subject to an article-processing charge (APC) unless your institute has an existing agreement with the RSC that covers publications in our gold open access journals. More information about charges, discounts, and waivers are available here. Corresponding authors who are not already members of the Royal Society of Chemistry are entitled to one year’s Affiliate membership as part of their APC. Find out more about our member benefits.

This themed collection is Guest Edited by:

Shiv Singh

CSIR- Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, India

ORCID: 0000-0002-4038-5924

Dr Shiv Singh is currently working as Scientist and Assistant Professor at CSIR-AMPRI, Bhopal, India. He received his PhD (2015) in chemical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India. He has expertise in the synthesis of novel carbon-based nanomaterials (CNF/CNT/CNP/Graphene/C-dot) for biochemical and energy applications. He did a postdoc at the Korea Institute of Materials Science, South Korea. Currently, he is working on electrode materials for bio/electrochemical reduction of CO₂ to value-added products and bio-energy, hydrogen generation and electrochemical sensors. Dr Singh also received Seal of Excellence certificates from Marie Skłodowska-Curie actions call H2020-MSCA-IF-the European Commission and DST INSPIRE faculty award. He is also a community board member of Materials Horizons and early career board member of Nano-Micro Letters.

Bo Weng
Institute of Urban Environment (CAS), China

ORCID: 0000-0001-8337-219X

Dr Bo Weng is currently a Professor at the Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences. He earned his PhD in Physical Chemistry from Fuzhou University, China, in 2018. Following his doctorate, he pursued postdoctoral research at Xiamen University and KU Leuven, supported by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 under Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (Individual Fellowships) and the Research Foundation-Flanders (FWO) Postdoctoral Fellowships. His research primarily focuses on photocatalysis and (photo)catalytic ozonation for environmental remediation. He has published 72 papers, achieving an h-index of 33 and 4709 citation (Google Scholar). As the first author or corresponding author, he has published 39 papers including Angew. Chem., Adv. Mater., and Nat. Commun. He has been invited to serve as a (Young) Editorial Board Member of NPJ Clean Water (IF 10.4), Chem (IF 19.1), Carbon Energy (IF 19.5)，EcoMat (IF 10.4), Nexus, EcoEnergy et al. He also serves as a reviewer of Nat. Water, Nat. Commun., J. Am. Chem. Soc., Angew. Chem., Adv. Mater. et al.

Pradip Kumar

CSIR- Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, India

ORCID: 0000-0002-1996-3697

Dr Pradip Kumar is a Senior Scientist at CSIR-AMPRI, and an Assistant Professor at AcSIR, Bhopal, India. He received his PhD from the School of Physical Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. After postdoctoral research at KAIST and KIST, Seoul, South Korea, he joined BARC, Mumbai and Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer, India as DST Inspire Faculty. His research interest focuses on 2D materials and composites for hydrogen energy storage, thermal management and EMI shielding applications.

Neeraj Dwivedi

CSIR- Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, India

ORCID: 0000-0003-1232-438X

Dr Neeraj Dwivedi is presently a Principal Scientist at CSIR-Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute, and an Associate Professor at AcSIR, Bhopal, India. He obtained his PhD in 2013 from the Department of Physics, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, India. He then worked as postdoctoral fellow between 2013 and 2019 at National University of Singapore, Singapore. His research interests include interface engineering, carbon nanocoatings, 2D materials such as graphene-based materials, MXene, metal oxides and nitrides, and polymer-composites for electronic, optoelectronic, energy, sensing and mechanical applications.

Akshay Modi

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal, India

ORCID: 0000-0002-0885-6837

Dr Akshay Modi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India. His academic journey includes earning a B.Tech. degree in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Srinagar, India, in 2013, followed by an M.Tech. degree from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, India, in 2015, and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, India, in 2020. With a broad spectrum of research interests, Dr Modi specializes in membrane science and technology, nanostructured materials, energy devices, water reclamation, gas separations, and biomedical engineering. Dr Modi has received several awards for his outstanding contributions to research.

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Congratulations to the prize winners at SSCG 2023

30 Jan 2024

The 42nd RSC Solid State Chemistry Group Christmas Meeting (SSCG 2023) took place in Edinburgh, UK from 18–19 December 2023. Materials Chemistry Frontiers, Materials Advances, Dalton Transactions, New Journal of Chemistry, CrystEngComm, RSC Mechanochemistry and Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers were pleased to support awards at this event and we would like to congratulate our winners! In addition to the awards supported by our RSC journals, the Roy Prize for best graduate student oral presentation and the Dent-Glasser Prize for best crystallography in oral or poster were awarded by the RSC Solid State Chemistry Group.

Group photo of the prize winners at SSCG 2023.

Learn more about the prize winners below:

Roy Prize for best graduate student oral presentation

Anthony Onwuli (Imperial College London)

Anthony Onwuli is a PhD Student in Materials Science at Imperial College London under the supervision of Prof. Aron Walsh. He obtained his MEng degree from Imperial College London, UK, with a First Class Honours in Materials Science and Engineering in 2020. His current doctoral research has focused on developing software and leveraging materials data to aid in the screening and identification of new chemical spaces. He uses chemical heuristics, density functional theory calculations and machine learning to explore and design novel chemical spaces to discover potential candidates for solid-state electrolytes.

Dent-Glasser Prize for best crystallography in oral or poster

Eliza Dempsey (University of Edinburgh)

Eliza Dempsey is a PhD student with Dr James Cumby at the University of Edinburgh. She completed her degree in Chemical Physics in 2021 and now researches the control of functional properties in metal oxyfluorides. Using solid-state synthesis, X-ray diffraction and density functional theory she is exploring the links between chemical composition, structure and properties in these materials. Alongside her PhD she also works on science communication as president of EUSci: the Edinburgh University Science Media society.

Materials Chemistry Frontiers Prize for Characterisation

Cara Hawkins (University of Liverpool)

Cara Hawkins is a PhD student in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Liverpool, studying under the supervision of Prof. Matthew Rosseinsky FRS in the Materials Innovation Factory. Cara obtained her Master’s degree in Physics from the University of Liverpool in 2021, before moving into Chemistry as a postgraduate. Her research focuses on the discovery of new inorganic materials for use in energy technologies. She is particularly interested in the synthesis of novel mixed anion compounds for photovoltaic applications, with the aim of engineering improved properties beyond single anion compositions.

Materials Advances Prize for Computational Science

Andrew McCluskey (University of Bristol)

Andrew McCluskey is a lecturer in Chemistry at the University of Bristol. He moved to Bristol in 2023 following periods at the European Spallation Source and Diamond Light Source to establish a research group focusing on the role of mathematical modelling in materials science. In particular, he is interested in using Bayesian and probabilistic approaches to offer improved analysis of both simulation and experiment.

Photo of prize winner Alexandra Morscher.

Dalton Transactions Poster Prize

Alexandra Morscher (University of Liverpool)

Alexandra Morscher is originally from Austria and moved to Scotland for her undergraduate studies where she received her master’s degree from the University of Aberdeen in 2019 under the supervision of Professor Abbie McLaughlin. Her master’s work focused on the investigation of magnetocaloric materials and was carried out at the ICMCB in Bordeaux. After completing her master’s degree, she joined the University of Liverpool as a PhD student working under the supervision of Professor Matthew Rosseinsky and as part of the Faraday Institution’s SOLBAT project. Her work focuses on the discovery and characterisation of novel solid electrolytes for the use in All Solid-State Batteries. Her interest lies in utilising diffraction techniques to elucidate robust structure-property relationships and using this insight to guide research, striving for property optimisation.

Photo of prize winner Giuditta Perversi.

New Journal of Chemistry Prize for Interdisciplinarity

Giuditta Perversi (Maastricht University, Netherlands)

Giuditta Perversi is an Assistant Professor of Materials Chemistry at Maastricht University (NL), which she joined in 2019. She obtained her PhD in 2018, under the supervision of Prof. Paul Attfield at the University of Edinburgh (UK), and was subsequently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Montpellier (FR) in the group of Prof. Werner Paulus. Her main research interests focus on functional materials, in particular transition metal oxides for energy applications: she tackles new synthesis methods and new phase spaces, but also performs in-depth structural analysis (including single crystal, local structure and magnetic structure work) to correlate structure and property in complex order-disorder systems. Giuditta is extensively active in teaching and research-base learning, leading inorganic chemistry education at the Maastricht Science Programme, and liaises with interdisciplinary institutes: a key example is the bridging of materials science into cultural heritage, as she works in support of painting conservation efforts alongside the Stichting Restauratie Atelier Limburg (SRAL).

CrystEngComm Poster Prize

John Cattermull (University of Oxford)

John Cattermull is a final year DPhil student at the University of Oxford, working in the groups of Prof Mauro Pasta and Prof Andrew Goodwin FRS. John read Chemistry for his undergraduate at the University of Oxford, winning a thesis prize in Inorganic Chemistry for his Master’s research project. His doctoral research focuses on investigating the structural chemistry of Prussian Blue Analogue materials in the context of their application in K-ion batteries. In 2021, John was awarded a Lord Bullock Memorial Scholarship from St. Catherine’s College, Oxford.

RSC Mechanochemistry Prize for Synthesis

Craig Hiley (University of Warwick)

Craig Hiley is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Warwick in the groups of Prof. Richard Walton and Dr Mark Senn. He received a Master’s degree and PhD in Chemistry from the University of Warwick after studying the synthesis and magnetic and catalytic properties of new oxide materials. After postdoctoral positions at the University of Liverpool and University of Leicester, in 2022 he returned to Warwick to explore solution synthesis of transition metal fluoride layered perovskites.

Inorganic Chemistry Frontiers Poster Prize

Nataliia Hulai (University of Liverpool)

Dr. Nataliia Hulai obtained her bachelor’s (2016) and master’s (2018) degrees at Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Ukraine, under the guidance of Prof. Yaroslav Kalychak. After that, she joined the group of Prof. Rainer Pöttgen at the University of Münster, Germany, where she was studying crystal structure and physical properties of intermetallic compounds of indium. After receiving her PhD degree in 2022, she has joined the group of Prof. Matthew Rosseinsky at the University of Liverpool. Dr. Hulai’s current research is focused on discovery of new oxide materials, their structure and property characterization, and crystallography.

We’d like to congratulate all the prize winners once more, it’s a great achievement for their work to be selected from all the excellent research presented at the event. We’d also like to thank all organisers and the RSC Solid State Chemistry Group for organising this conference. You can follow the RSC Solid State Chemistry Group (@SscgR) on Twitter to keep up to date with their latest news.

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Spotlight on Materials Advances Highly Cited Review Article

12 Jan 2024

Recent advances in chemical recycling of polyethylene terephthalate waste into value added products for sustainable coating solutions – hope vs. hype

Materials Advances publishes review articles on topics across materials science, which are open access and free to read. To celebrate our excellent review articles, we asked the authors of some of our most well-received review articles to discuss their work in more detail.

In this post, we share insights from our interview with Krishanu Ghosal and learn more about the authors of recently published paper Recent advances in chemical recycling of polyethylene terephthalate waste into value added products for sustainable coating solutions – hope vs. hype.

Insights from the authors of a highly cited Materials Advances review article

What aspect of your research are you most excited about at the moment?

“In this polymer age, the unprecedented escalation in the production, consumption, and disposal of post-consumer polymeric waste materials has become a critical environmental concern of paramount importance. According to a World Bank report, in 2016, the global production of plastic waste reached a staggering 242 million tonnes, constituting approximately 12% of the total solid waste generated worldwide. Historically, a significant portion of this plastic waste has been managed through methods such as landfills or incineration.

To address this escalating issue, researchers are now concentrating on the 3R (reduce, recycle, and reuse) concept of plastic products. Currently, I am specifically working on the recycling of plastic waste into value-added chemicals, which can serve as raw materials or intermediates for the creation of new materials, including novel biodegradable polymers. More precisely, my work involves developing new classes of biodegradable polymers derived from recycled polymeric materials waste focusing on biomedical and coatings applications.”

What do you find most challenging about your research?

“I feel that, the most challenging part about my research is translation of technology from lab to commercial scale. It’s common for reactions, processes, or technologies that prove effective in a lab setting to encounter significant drawbacks when implemented on an industrial scale. This challenge is particularly pronounced in the field of polymer recycling, where there has been a surge in research articles. Unfortunately, only a handful of these innovations make it to commercialization while maintaining socio-economic viability.

A noteworthy observation is the disparity between the promising laboratory results and the practical hurdles faced during industrial implementation. A recurring issue is the elevated cost of recycled raw materials compared to readily available fresh raw materials in the market, which diminishes the feasibility of recycling initiatives. Additionally, it’s imperative to consider the environmental impact of the recycling process. An ideal recycling method should not only be economically viable but also environmentally sustainable, ensuring a carbon-neutral or even negative footprint, while avoiding the generation of harmful chemicals throughout the entire process.”

What does it mean to you to have a highly cited review article?

“Receiving acknowledgment from peers in the same field is a truly gratifying experience for any researcher. It not only validates the dedication and effort invested in one’s work but also fosters a sense of professional camaraderie and shared appreciation within the research community.”

How do you feel about Materials Advances as a place to publish research on this topic?

“All of the journals of Royal Society of Chemistry’s Materials family are highly reputed among materials researchers. The Materials Advances platform offers a unique opportunity for researchers to showcase their latest findings in the dynamic field of materials science. Publishing in Materials Advances experience is really amazing. Additionally, because Materials Advances is an OA journal, the reach of the journal is broader, which attracts many researchers working in different fields of materials to read and publish in Materials Advances.”

What is one piece of career-related advice or wisdom that you would like to share with early career scientists?

“I feel that, early career researchers should choose problem statements wisely. To address these challenges, early career scientists should take the initiative and independently formulate solutions for their chosen problem statements. Engaging in discussions with fellow researchers and colleagues regarding the problem statement and potential solutions serves as a valuable process for refining and sharpening the proposed solution. This collaborative process not only hones their problem-solving skills but also cultivates critical thinking, fostering the development of well-rounded and innovative researchers.

Furthermore, I would recommend that early career scientists actively explore opportunities to translate their research into commercial applications. This initiative not only maximizes the societal impact of their work but also exposes them to the complexities and practicalities of taking scientific innovations from the lab to the market. By bridging the gap between research and commercialization, these scientists can bring out the true potential of their findings to the broader public, making a meaningful difference in the real world.”

Meet the authors

Dr Krishanu Ghosal is currently a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Wolfson Faculty of Chemical Engineering, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Before joining Technion he worked as an Assistant Technical Manager in Shalimar Paints Ltd. He did his Ph.D at the Department of Polymer Science and Technology, University of Calcutta, with a thesis titled “Synthesis of biopolymers from recycled plastic waste and natural resources for tissue engineering applications”. He obtained his B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry and M.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from Ramakrishna Mission Vidyamandira, Howrah, India. During his B.Sc. and M.Sc., he was actively involved in various research activities as well as industrial training. During an M.Sc. summer internship, he worked under Professor T P Radhakrishnan, School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad. There he worked on a project titled “Synthesis of ultrathin film based on poly-N-octadecylaniline based gold and silver nanoparticles using the air-solution interface”. He also worked under the guidance of Dr Atanu Bhattacharya at IISc Bangalore, completing his master’s thesis titled “Ground state decomposition mechanism of metal contained nitramine molecule”. His research interests include several diverse fields including synthesis of novel polymers, recycling of polymeric materials into value-added products, synthesis of nanomaterials and their biomedical applications, green chemistry etc.

Mr Chinmaya Nayak is currently serving as the Head of Industrial R&D in Shalimar Paints Limited. Previously he worked as a Senior Development Manager in R&D at Berger Paints India Ltd, Kolkata. He received his M.Sc. degree in Chemistry from Delhi University and his M.Tech. (Corrosion Science & Technology) from NIT-Durgapur. He has 24 years of experience in the paint industry. As a seasoned R&D professional in the paint industry, he has designed and commercialized more than 2000 formulations. Additionally, he has trained more than 100 professionals in the field of paint technology. He has been a part of numerous technical events and conferences. In addition to that, he has been actively involved in the presentation and publication of technical papers.

We congratulate the authors on their impactful work and wish them success in their future academic research!

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Themed Collection in Materials Advances: Early Stage Investigator Honorees of the ACS Polymeric Materials Science & Engineering Division

23 Nov 2023

Early Stage Investigator Honorees of the ACS Polymeric Materials Science & Engineering Division

Guest edited by Emily Pentzer and Luis Campos

We are delighted to present to you this special collection, a collaboration between the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and the American Chemical Society (ACS), aiming to highlight the outstanding work of those who were honoured recently by the ACS Polymeric Materials Science and Engineering (PMSE) division as Early Career Investigators.

Read the collection

This collection in Materials Advances features diverse work from these rising stars, aiming to provide an inclusive, open access and interdisciplinary home for quality polymeric materials research. Both the ACS and RSC are dedicated to supporting this community through publishing, awards, and events.

We hope that readers will enjoy learning about the breadth of research occurring in polymeric materials from reading these papers, with topics ranging from battery applications to biosensing, and develop new ideas for utilizing these transformative materials.

Read some of the featured articles below!

Fiber-reinforced quasi-solid polymer electrolytes enabling stable Li-metal batteries
Shilun Gao, Youjia Zhang, Mengxiang Ma, Zhenxi Li, Zongxue Sun, Ming Tian, Huabin Yang and Peng-Fei Cao
Mater. Adv., 2023, 4, 3452-3460 DOI: 10.1039/D3MA00078H

Interfacial stabilization of aqueous two-phase systems: a review
Caitlyn Fick, Zara Khanb and Samanvaya Srivastava
Mater. Adv., 2023, 4, 4665-4678 DOI: 10.1039/D3MA00307H

Bio-based non-isocyanate poly(hydroxy urethane)s (PHU) derived from vanillin and CO₂
Noé Fanjul-Mosteirín, Lucas Polo Fonseca, Andrew P. Dove and Haritz Sardon
Mater. Adv., 2023, 4, 2437-2448 DOI: 10.1039/D3MA00111C

We’d also like to congratulate the 2023 winners of the PMSE Early Stage Investigator Awards. We are looking forward to seeing more great work from these emerging leaders in the field of polymer science and engineering!

We hope you enjoy reading the special collection.

Materials Advances is always interested in considering high-quality articles on polymeric materials and we would be delighted if you would consider our journal for your next submission, which can be made via the Materials Advances online submission service. All submissions will be subject to initial assessment and peer review as appropriate according to the journals’ guidelines.

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Open Call for Papers: Nanoengineered Biomaterials for Anticancer and Antimicrobial Drug Targeting

23 Oct 2023

Open Call For Papers: Nanoengineered Biomaterials for Anticancer and Antimicrobial Drug Targeting

Guest edited by Kavindra K. Kesari, Sabya S. Das and Janne Ruokolainen.

We are delighted to announce a call for papers for our latest online themed collection in Materials Advances on Nanoengineered Biomaterials for Anticancer and Antimicrobial Drug Targeting that is being guest edited by Kavindra K. Kesari (Aalto University, Finland and Lovely Professional University, India), Sabya S. Das (University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, USA and DIT University, India) and Janne Ruokolainen (Aalto University, Finland).

Nanoengineered biomaterials have been shown to possess enhanced physicochemical and biological properties, leading to their increasingly widespread use for diverse biomedical applications. This themed collection broadly focuses on nanoengineered biomaterials targeting cancer and microbial infections theranostics which includes:

Nano-phytotherapeutics
Biogenic nano-biomaterials
Cancer therapeutic approaches
Antimicrobial therapeutic approaches
Nano-biomaterials based sensors
Overcoming drug resistance
Redox biology mechanism
Photothermal and photodynamic therapy
Toxicological and drug-polymer stability studies
Clinical and preclinical aspects.

Open for submissions until 31 March 2024

If you would like to contribute to this themed collection, you can submit your article directly through the Materials Advances online submission system. Please mention that this submission is a contribution to the Nanoengineered Biomaterials for Anticancer and Antimicrobial Drug Targeting collection in the “Themed issues” section of the submission form and add a “Note to the Editor” that this is from the Open Call. The Editorial Office reserves the right to check suitability of submissions in relation to the scope of both the journal and the collection, and inclusion of accepted articles in the final themed issue is not guaranteed.

Please also note that all submissions will undergo our normal rigorous peer review processes including an initial assessment prior to peer review, and that peer review and acceptance are not guaranteed. All accepted manuscripts will be subject to an article-processing charge (APC) unless your institute has an existing agreement with the RSC that covers publications in our gold open access journals. More information about charges, discounts, and waivers are available here. Corresponding authors who are not already members of the Royal Society of Chemistry are entitled to one year’s Affiliate membership as part of their APC. Find out more about our member benefits.

If you have any questions about the journal or the collection, then our team would be happy to answer them. You can contact us by emailing the journal inbox.

With best wishes,

Kavindra K. Kesari (Aalto University, Finland and Lovely Professional University, India)
Sabya S. Das (University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, USA and DIT University, India)
Janne Ruokolainen (Aalto University, Finland)

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Open Call for Papers: Advancements in Synthesis of High-Performance Materials from Nature’s Building Blocks

15 Sep 2023

Materials Advances is delighted to announce an open call for papers to our new themed collection focussing on the synthesis of high performance materials from natural building blocks!

Promotional graphic for open call for paper for Advancements in Synthesis of High-Performance Materials from Nature's Building Blocks, with profile pictures of guest editors Samantha L. Kristufek and Eleftheria Roumeli included, from left to right.

Guest Editors: Samantha L. Kristufek (Texas Tech University, USA) and Eleftheria Roumeli (University of Washington, USA)

The goal of this themed collection is to bring together contributions concerned with the most recent advances in constructing high performance sustainable materials using natural materials. Topics include, but are not limited to:

Design and synthesis of natural product-based polymers
Use of biomass in high performance materials
SynBio or engineered proteins towards high performance materials
Formation of sustainable concrete
Scalability of the synthesis of natural product-based monomers and/or polymers
Extraction and processing methods of bio-based starting materials
LCA or TEA of novel materials from natural products
Novel and circular approaches to materials from natural products

You are welcome to submit an article within the scope before 1 December 2023.

If you are interested in contributing to this collection, please get in touch with the Editorial Office by email.

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Themed Collection in Materials Advances: Advanced functional materials and manufacturing processes

13 Sep 2023

Advanced functional materials and manufacturing processes

Guest edited by Jessica O. Winter, Jawwad A. Darr and John Wang

Materials Advances is delighted to introduce our latest themed collection on the latest developments in advanced inorganic functional materials (synthesis, modelling and simulation), novel manufacturing processes including scale up approaches, and property evaluation and optimization.

You can explore the collection and read the introductory editorial from our guest editors below. Articles in the collection are published in Materials Advances so they are all open access and freely available.

Read the collection

Read the introductory editorial

Read some of the featured articles below.

Synthesis, structure and electrochemical properties of a new cation ordered layered Li–Ni–Mg–Mo oxide
Bo Dong, Javier Castells-Gil, Pengcheng Zhu, Laura L. Driscoll, Emma Kendrick, Phoebe K. Allan and Peter R. Slater
Mater. Adv., 2023, 4, 1021-1029 DOI: 10.1039/d2ma00981a

Recent advancement in nanomaterial-encapsulated drug delivery vehicles for combating cancer, COVID-19, and HIV-like chronic diseases
Suparna Paul, Subhajit Mukherjee and Priyabrata Banerjee
Mater. Adv., 2023, 4, 2042-2061 DOI: 10.1039/d2ma01075e

Additively manufactured thermosetting elastomer composites: small changes in resin formulation lead to large changes in mechanical and viscoelastic properties
Ye Wang, Ian M. McAninch, Antoine P. Delarue, Christopher J. Hansen, E. Jason Robinette and Amy M. Peterson
Mater. Adv., 2023, 4, 607-615 DOI: 10.1039/d2ma00892k

Materials Advances is always interested in considering high-quality articles on advanced functional materials and their manufacturing processes and we would be delighted if you would consider the journals for your next submission, which can be made via the Materials Advances online submission service. All submissions will be subject to initial assessment and peer review as appropriate according to the journals’ guidelines.

We hope you enjoy reading this collection and we look forward to seeing how this field progresses! Please continue to submit your exciting work on advanced functional materials to Materials Advances.

Do you have an idea for our next themed collection? Suggest a topic using our online form.

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Spotlight on Materials Advances article on contact-electro-catalysis

A perspective on contact-electro-catalysis based on frontier molecular orbitals

Insights from the authors

Meet the authors

Open call for papers: Advances in Energy Generation and Conversion Technologies

Submit before 15 January 2025

Congratulations to the prize winners at SSCG 2023

Spotlight on Materials Advances Highly Cited Review Article

Recent advances in chemical recycling of polyethylene terephthalate waste into value added products for sustainable coating solutions – hope vs. hype

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Themed Collection in Materials Advances: Early Stage Investigator Honorees of the ACS Polymeric Materials Science & Engineering Division

Early Stage Investigator Honorees of the ACS Polymeric Materials Science & Engineering Division

Guest edited by Emily Pentzer and Luis Campos

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Open Call for Papers: Nanoengineered Biomaterials for Anticancer and Antimicrobial Drug Targeting

Open Call For Papers: Nanoengineered Biomaterials for Anticancer and Antimicrobial Drug Targeting

Guest edited by Kavindra K. Kesari, Sabya S. Das and Janne Ruokolainen.

Open Call for Papers: Advancements in Synthesis of High-Performance Materials from Nature’s Building Blocks

Themed Collection in Materials Advances: Advanced functional materials and manufacturing processes

Advanced functional materials and manufacturing processes

Guest edited by Jessica O. Winter, Jawwad A. Darr and John Wang

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