OOIR: Observatory of International Research

Papers

(The TQCC of Materials Horizons is 13. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)

Article	Citations
Advanced wood–inorganic composites: preparation, properties and perspectives	175
NIMTE’s rising young scientists: celebrating 20 years of Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences	161
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Revealing the reversal of the anomalous hall effect and the exchange bias-like effect in single-phase perpendicularly magnetized NiCo₂O₄ epitaxial films	138
Upcycling of mixed polyolefin wastes to 3D structured carbon Joule heaters for decarbonized hydrogen production	128
Engineering magnetism in hybrid organic–inorganic metal halide perovskites	118
Enhanced biochemical sensing using metallic nanoclusters integrated with metal–organic frameworks (NCs@MOFs): a comprehensive review	117
Poly(3-hexylthiophene) nanoparticles as visible-light photoinitiators and photosensitizers in 3D printable acrylic hydrogels for photodynamic therapies	115
Light-regulated pyro-phototronic effects in a perovskite Cs₂SnI₆-reinforced ferroelectric polymer hybrid nanostructure	112
Photocatalytic membranes based on Cu–NH₂-MIL-125(Ti) protected by poly(vinylidene fluoride) for high and stable hydrogen production	102
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Modulating the optical properties and functions of organic molecules through polymerization	100
Rethinking tolerance factor analysis for chalcogenide perovskites	99
Efficient photodegradation of carbamazepine by organocatalysts incorporating a third component with a more complementary absorption spectrum	99
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Multifunctional UV photodetect-memristors based on area selective fabricated Ga₂S₃/graphene/GaN van der Waals heterojunctions	90
Surfactant-based interface capture towards the development of 2D-printed photonic structures	88
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Anti-freezing conductive hydrogels with exceptional mechanical properties and stable sensing performance at −30 °C	86
Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Elad Koren, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Israel	85
Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Sushmee Badhulika, IIT Hyderabad, India	84
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Reflections from Seth Marder on 10 years of Materials Horizons	80

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Outstanding Reviewers for Materials Horizons in 2023	71
Colloidal oxide nanoparticle inks for micrometer-resolution additive manufacturing of three-dimensional gas sensors	69
Hybridized local and charge transfer dendrimers with near-unity exciton utilization for enabling high-efficiency solution-processed hyperfluorescent OLEDs	69
Photoinduced charge separation at heterojunctions between two-dimensional layered materials and small organic molecules	68
An in-sensor humidity computing system for contactless human–computer interaction	68
Contributions of supercritical fluid technology for advancing decellularization and postprocessing of viable biological materials	67
Engineering viscoelastic mismatch for temporal morphing of tough supramolecular hydrogels	66
Self-glucose feeding hydrogels by enzyme empowered degradation for 3D cell culture	65
Lattice disorder influences the photocarrier dynamics in lead halide perovskites	65
Incarcerating bismuth nanoparticles into a thiol-laced metal–organic framework for electro and photocatalysis	64
A shape-reconfigurable electronic composite for stimulus customizable detection via neutral plane shifting	64
Designed metal–organic π-clusters combining the aromaticity of the metal cluster and ligands for a third-order nonlinear optical response	63
Achieving structural stability and enhanced electrochemical performance through Nb-doping into Li- and Mn-rich layered cathode for lithium-ion batteries	61
Flexible In–Ga–Zn–N–O synaptic transistors for ultralow-power neuromorphic computing and EEG-based brain–computer interfaces	61
Rapid PCR kit: lateral flow paper strip with Joule heater for SARS-CoV-2 detection	60
Thermo-responsive 3D nanostructures for enhanced performance in food-poisoning bacterial analysis	60
MXene based flexible photodetectors: progress, challenges, and opportunities	59
Narrow response temperature range with excellent reversible shape memory effect for semi-crystalline networks as soft actuators	58
Inclination of polarized illumination increases symmetry of structures grown via inorganic phototropism	58
A simple route to functionalized porous carbon foams from carbon nanodots for metal-free pseudocapacitors	58
Spontaneous thermal energy transfer and anti-gravitational water pumping using Al₂O₃ fiber-enhanced flexible nonwoven material as a high-performance and self-floating solar evapo	57
Contact efficiency optimization for tribovoltaic nanogenerators	57
Flexible aluminum-doped hafnium oxide ferroelectric synapse devices for neuromorphic computing	57
The discovery of a superhard P-type transparent semiconductor: Al_2.69B₅₀	56
Organic microporous crystals driven by pure C–H⋯π interactions with vapor-induced crystal-to-crystal transformations	56
Highly flexible yet strain-insensitive conjugated polymer	56
Modulation of intramolecular freedom for tuning fluorescence imaging and photooxidation of amyloid-β aggregates	55
Tumor-targeted nano-delivery system of therapeutic RNA	55
Epsilon-near-zero thin films in a dual-functional system for thermal infrared camouflage and thermal management within the atmospheric window	55
Multifunctional transparent conductive films via Langmuir–Blodgett assembly of large MXene flakes	55
Photomemristive sensing via charge storage in 2D carbon nitrides	54
Photopolymerized superhydrophobic hybrid coating enabled by dual-purpose tetrapodal ZnO for liquid/liquid separation	54
Molecular logic operations from complex coacervation with aggregation-induced emission characteristics	54
Photo-steered rapid and multimodal locomotion of 3D-printed tough hydrogel robots	54
Large in-plane piezo-strain enhanced voltage control of magnetic anisotropy in Si-compatible multiferroic thin films	53
On-demand, remote and lossless manipulation of biofluid droplets	53
BiFeO₃ photocathodes for efficient H₂O₂ production via charge carrier dynamics engineering	53
Transforming patterned defects into dynamic poly-regional topographies in liquid crystal oligomers	53
Aggregation-induced emission luminogen with excellent triplet–triplet upconversion efficiency for highly efficient non-doped blue organic light-emitting diodes	52
A mechanically adaptive hydrogel neural interface based on silk fibroin for high-efficiency neural activity recording	52
Sulfide electrolytes for all-solid-state sodium batteries: fundamentals and modification strategies	51
Electronic properties of metal halide perovskites and their interfaces: the basics	51
Remote drug loading into liposomes via click reaction	51
A non-linear two-dimensional float gate transistor as a lateral inhibitory synapse for retinal early visual processing	51
Giant barocaloric effects with a wide refrigeration temperature range in ethylene vinyl acetate copolymers	50
Corrosion response of steels fabricated through arc directed energy deposition additive manufacturing: a review	50
Atomic-scale Ru anchored on chromium-shavings as a precursor for a pH-universal hydrogen evolution reaction electrocatalyst	50
Small-scale soft grippers with environmentally responsive logic gates	50
Controllable transformation of UCST and LCST behaviors in polyampholyte hydrogels enabled by an association–disassociation theory-based switch mechanism	50

A reflection on “Formation and processability of liquid crystalline dispersions of graphene oxide”	50
A self-organized sandwich structure of chromium nitride for ultra-long lifetime in liquid sodium	49
Anomalous thermal activation of green upconversion luminescence in Yb/Er/ZnGdO self-assembled microflowers for high-sensitivity temperature detection	48
Non-Newtonian fluid gating membranes with acoustically responsive and self-protective gas transport control	48
Toward low-emissivity passive heating: a supramolecular-enhanced membrane with warmth retention	48
An implantable ionic therapeutic platform for photodynamic therapy with wireless capacitive power transfer	48
Organic chiral nano- and microfilaments: types, formation, and template applications	48
Shapes of phases in isothermal phase diagrams: what is wrong with the Thermo-Calc logo	48
Crystal regeneration – a unique growth phenomenon observed in organic crystals post breakage	47
Enhanced electrical properties of microcellular polymer nanocomposites via nanocarbon geometrical alteration: a comparison of graphene nanoribbons and their parent multiwalled carbon nanotubes	47
Functional polymeric molecules for performing autonomous synthesis of particles with core–shell structures and customizable shapes	47
Hierarchical BiOCl flowerlike microspheres via a room-temperature solid-state chemical reaction as a new anode for rechargeable magnesium-ion batteries	47
Chiral-induced spin selectivity in biomolecules, hybrid organic–inorganic perovskites and inorganic materials: a comprehensive review on recent progress	46
Bioinspired HOF-based luminescent skin sensor with triple mechanochromism responses for the recognition and collection of human biophysical signals	46
Design and synthesis of chromophores with enhanced electro-optic activities in both bulk and plasmonic–organic hybrid devices	45
Electrolessly tin-plated sulfur nanocomposite for practical lean-electrolyte lithium–sulfur cells with a high-loading sulfur cathode	45
Recent advances in artificial neuromorphic applications based on perovskite composites	45
High-performance hierarchical O-SnS/I-ZnIn₂S₄ photodetectors by leveraging the synergy of optical regulation and band tailoring	44
Biogenic derived nanoparticles modulate mitochondrial function in cardiomyocytes	44
Peptide nucleic acid-clicked Ti₃C₂T_x MXene for ultrasensitive enzyme-free electrochemical detection of microRNA biomarkers	44
A novel strategy to prepare high performance multifunctional composite films by combining electrostatic assembly, crosslinking, topology enhancement and sintering	44
An NIR-IIb emissive transmembrane voltage nano-indicator for the optical monitoring of electrophysiological activities in vivo	44
Bioinspired multi-scale interface design for wet gas sensing based on rational water management	43
Fatigue crack-based strain sensors achieving flow detection and motion monitoring for reconnaissance robot applications	43
Better nanoscience through open, collaborative, and critical discussions	43
A high-temperature-triggered crosslinking reaction to achieve excellent intrinsic flame retardancy of organic phase change composites	43
Stable water-floating transistor with recyclability	43
Probabilistic prediction of material stability: integrating convex hulls into active learning	42
Boosting organic solar cell efficiency via tailored end-group modifications of novel non-fused ring electron acceptors	41
Chemically robust functionalized covalent organic framework for the highly efficient and selective separation of bromine	41
Double emulsion microencapsulation of ionic liquids for carbon capture	41
Strain-driven skyrmion–bimeron switching in topological magnetic monolayer CrSeBr	41
Molecular design of DBA-type five-membered heterocyclic rings to achieve 200% exciton utilization for electroluminescence	41
Designing antiperovskite derivatives via atomic-position splitting for photovoltaic applications	40
Synaptic memristors based on BaTiO₃ thin films irradiated by swift heavy ions for neuromorphic computing	40
Effect of Sc spatial distribution on the electronic and ferroelectric properties of AlScN	40
Patternable, high-precision, controllable wettability copper layers for 3D resin-based weather-resistant electronics and 3D liquid manipulation	40
Research on advanced photoresponsive azobenzene hydrogels with push–pull electronic effects: a breakthrough in photoswitchable adhesive technologies	40
Antimicrobial zeolites and metal–organic frameworks	40
Nanoionics enabled atomic point contact construction and quantum conductance effects	40
Dopamine-integrated all-hydrogel multi-electrode arrays for neural activity recording	39
Empowering soft conductive elastomers with self-reinforcement and remarkable resilience via phase-locking ions	39
Fine-tuning the molecular conformation and packing structures of coumarin-based luminogens to achieve distinct piezochromic properties upon mechanical grinding and under hydrostatic pressures	39
Comb-like poly(β-amino ester)-integrated PEO-based self-healing solid electrolytes for fast ion conduction in lithium–sulfur batteries	38
Design principle of disordered rocksalt type overlithiated anode for high energy density batteries	38
Dynamic metal–ligand coordination enables a hydrogel with rewritable dual-mode pattern display	38
A transparent p-type semiconductor designed via a polarizability-enhanced strongly correlated insulator oxide matrix	38
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Framing emission gain layers for perovskite light-emitting diodes using polycaprolactone-silver nanoparticles featuring Förster resonance energy transfer and Purcell effects	37
Engineering hierarchical interfaces in high-temperature polymer dielectrics for electrostatic supercapacitors	37
An advanced furoxan-bridged heat-resistant explosive	37
Using a stable radical as an “electron donor” to develop a radical photosensitizer for efficient type-I photodynamic therapy	37
Stretchable hierarchical metal wire networks for neuromorphic emulation of nociception and anti-nociception	37
Capacitive–piezoresistive hybrid flexible pressure sensor based on conductive micropillar arrays with high sensitivity over a wide dynamic range	36
Targeted and precise drug delivery using a glutathione-responsive ultra-short peptide-based injectable hydrogel as a breast cancer cure	36
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A novel orange-red thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitter with high molecular rigidity and planarity realizing 32.5% external quantum efficiency in organic light-emitting diodes	36
Synergistic improvement of sensing performance in ferroelectric transistor gas sensors using remnant polarization	36
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Unveiling the role of linear alkyl organic cations in 2D layered tin halide perovskite field-effect transistors	36
How does goldene stack?	35
Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Professor Derek Ho, City University of Hong Kong, China	35
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Reducing exciton binding energy of antimony-based perovskites by improving the phase purity for efficient solar cells	35
Pyramid-shaped quantum dot superlattice exhibiting tunable room-temperature coherent emission via oriented attachment	35
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Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Professor Dr Hai-Bo Zhao, National Engineering Laboratory for Eco-Friendly Polymer Materials (Sichuan), College of Chemistry, Sichuan University	35
Magnetic-field manipulation of circularly polarized photoluminescence in chiral perovskites	35
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Editor’s Choice: “Organic Electronics: What a Journey!”	34
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Materials Horizons 2022 Outstanding Paper Award	33

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Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Prof. Dr Yandong Ma, Shandong University, China	32
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Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Yue (Jessica) Wang, University of California, Merced, USA	32
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The mechanisms behind the extreme susceptibility of photon avalanche emission to quenching	31
Ultra-robust, high-adhesive, self-healing, and photothermal zwitterionic hydrogels for multi-sensory applications and solar-driven evaporation	31
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Ductile Copper Hydride Eliashberg Superconductors with T_c in the Liquid-Nitrogen Temperature Range and Band Topology under Ambient Pressure	31
From Synthesis to Property: Expanding the Horizons of Machine Learning in Nanomaterials	31
Photo-crosslinkable organic materials for flexible and stretchable electronics	31
Fluid mediated communication among flexible micro-posts in chemically reactive solutions	31
Noble metal nanodendrites: growth mechanisms, synthesis strategies and applications	31
3D simulation of conductive nanofilaments in multilayer h-BN memristors via a circuit breaker approach	31
Correction: A wearable colorimetric sweat pH sensor-based smart textile for health state diagnosis	30
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Correction: Exploring the Mpemba effect: a universal ice pressing enables porous ceramics	30
Correction: Thermoelectric nanowires for dense 3D printed architectures	30
Correction: A differential-targeting core–shell microneedle patch with coordinated and prolonged release of mangiferin and MSC-derived exosomes for scarless skin regeneration	30
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Indoor light energy harvesting perovskite solar cells: from device physics to AI-driven strategies	30
Correction: Preventing lead leakage in perovskite solar cells and modules with a low-cost and stable chemisorption coating	30
Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Dr Yi Xiong, Southern University of Science and Technology, China	30
Introduction to memristors and neuromorphic systems	30
Correction: Tuning the arrangement of lamellar nanostructures: achieving the dual function of physically killing bacteria and promoting osteogenesis	30
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Are topological insulators promising thermoelectrics?	29
Accelerated design of solid bio-based foams for plastics substitutes	29
Self-healing bottlebrush polymer networks enabledviaa side-chain interlocking design	29
Nucleophilic deposition behavior of metal anodes	29
Designing a slippery/superaerophobic hierarchical open channel for reliable and versatile underwater gas delivery	29
Toughening hydrogels through a multiscale hydrogen bonding network enabled by saccharides for a bio-machine interface	29
Photoelastic plasmonic metasurfaces with ultra-large near infrared spectral tuning	29
Phonon-driven transient bandgap renormalization in perovskite single crystals	29
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Adhesion and affinity of supramolecular adhesives on fluorinated surfaces	28
Interface-related phenomena in epitaxial complex oxide ferroics across different thin film platforms: opportunities and challenges	28
Achieving remarkable energy storage enhancement in polymer dielectrics via constructing an ultrathin Coulomb blockade layer of gold nanoparticles	28
Conjugated polymer blends for faster organic mixed conductors	28
Mushroom-mimetic 3D hierarchical architecture-based e-skin with high sensitivity and a wide sensing range for intelligent perception	28
Distinguishing thermoelectric and photoelectric modes enables intelligent real-time detection of indoor electrical safety hazards	28
Aggregation-induced type I&II photosensitivity and photodegradability-based molecular backbones for synergistic antibacterial and cancer phototherapy via photodynamic and photothermal thera	28
Thermochemical production of ammonia via a two-step metal nitride cycle – materials screening and the strontium-based system	28
Biological metasurfaces based on tailored Luria Bertani Agar growth medium formulations for photonic applications	28
Using azaacene as an acceptor unit to construct an ultraefficient red fluorophore with an EQE over 40%	27
Recent advances of metal telluride anodes for high-performance lithium/sodium–ion batteries	27
A stretchable conductive elastomer sensor with self-healing and highly linear strain for human movement detection and pressure response	27
Deciphering the bridge oxygen vacancy-induced cascading charge effect for electrochemical ammonia synthesis	27
Visualizing temperature inhomogeneity using thermo-responsive smart materials	27
A melanin-inspired robust aerogel for multifunctional water remediation	27
Fault-tolerant computing with single-qudit encoding in a molecular spin	27
Colossal anomalous Hall effect in the layered antiferromagnetic EuAl₂Si₂ compound	27
Controllable hydrogen-bonded poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) membranes for ultrafast alcohol recovery	27
Symmetry or asymmetry: which one is the platform of nitrogen vacancies for alkaline hydrogen evolution	27
Encapsulated stretchable amphibious strain sensors	27
Research progress of green antisolvent for perovskite solar cells	27
Ultra-high piezoelectric properties and ultra-high Curie temperature of Li/Ce-doped La₂Ti₂O₇ ceramics	27
Synergistic sensitization effects of single-atom gold and cerium dopants on mesoporous SnO₂ nanospheres for enhanced volatile sulfur compound sensing	27
A nanoelectrode-based study of water splitting electrocatalysts	26
A fast-response biomimetic phototropic material built by a coordination-assisted photothermal domino strategy	26
Highly stable and strain-insensitive metal film conductors via manipulating strain distribution	26
Structuring 3D-printed polypropylene composites with vertically aligned mesophase pitch-based carbon fibers for enhanced through-plane thermal conductivity and mechanical properties	26
Multifunctional sound-absorbing and mechanical metamaterials via a decoupled mechanism design approach	26
Solution-processable and Photo-programmable Logic Gate Realized by Organic Non-volatile Floating-gate Photomemory	26
Catalytic amounts of sodium-sulfonate–naphthol enable mechanically robust, ultra-transparent, super-fire-resistant and easily recyclable polycarbonate	26
Thermal and UV light adaptive polyurethane elastomers for photolithography-transfer printing of flexible circuits	26
High photoluminescence quantum yield near-infrared emission from a lead-free ytterbium-doped double perovskite	26
A bio-inspired versatile free-standing membrane for oral cavity microenvironmental monitoring and remineralization to prevent dental caries	26
Modular reprogrammable 3D mechanical metamaterials with unusual hygroscopic deformation modes	25
A high-resolution 3D radiochromic hydrogel photonic crystal dosimeter for clinical radiotherapy	25
Rapid carbothermal shocking fabrication of iron-incorporated molybdenum oxide with heterogeneous spin states for enhanced overall water/seawater splitting	25
A super-high brightness and excellent colour quality laser-driven white light source enables miniaturized endoscopy	25
Developing energy-efficient N-doping technology to controllably construct N-Ru₂P@Ru nanospheres for highly efficient hydrogen evolution at an ampere-level current density	25
Polyethylene glycol-decorated n-type conducting polymers with improved ion accessibility for high-performance organic electrochemical transistors	25
Material descriptors for thermoelectric performance of narrow-gap semiconductors and semimetals	25
Fabrication of water-floating litchi-like polystyrene-sphere-supported TiO₂/Bi₂O₃ S-scheme heterojunction for efficient photocatalytic degradation of tetracycline	25
Construction of antibacterial bone implants and their application in bone regeneration	25
3D-printed epidermal sweat microfluidic systems with integrated microcuvettes for precise spectroscopic and fluorometric biochemical assays	25
A strategy for anode modification for future zinc-based battery application	24
Entropy engineering enhances the electromagnetic wave absorption of high-entropy transition metal dichalcogenides/N-doped carbon nanofiber composites	24
Tandem oxidative and thermal cracking of polypropylene at low temperatures	24
Smart stimuli-responsive strategies for titanium implant functionalization in bone regeneration and therapeutics	24
Intrinsically thermally conductive polymers	24
0D hybrid indium halide as a highly efficient X-ray scintillation and ultra-sensitive fluorescent probe	24
Cold-resistant, highly stretchable ionic conductive hydrogels for intelligent motion recognition in winter sports	24
Machine learning-assisted optimization of multi-metal hydroxide electrocatalysts for overall water splitting	24
Inorganic frameworks of low-dimensional perovskites dictate the performance and stability of mixed-dimensional perovskite solar cells	24
Two-dimensional magnetic Janus monolayers and their van der Waals heterostructures: a review on recent progress	24
The role of temperature in the photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY) of Ag₂S-based nanocrystals	24
A “Mesh Scaffold” that regulates the mechanical properties and restricts the phase transition-induced volume change of the PNIPAM-based hydrogel for wearable sensors	24