Materials Chemistry Frontiers

Papers
(The median citation count of Materials Chemistry Frontiers is 5. 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 2020-05-01 to 2024-05-01.)
ArticleCitations
Stimuli-responsive conductive hydrogels: design, properties, and applications161
Carbon-incorporated Fe3O4 nanoflakes: high-performance faradaic materials for hybrid capacitive deionization and supercapacitors149
Recent advances in PM6:Y6-based organic solar cells142
Recent progress of emerging cathode materials for sodium ion batteries121
Review on new horizons of aggregation induced emission: from design to development108
Recent advances in cation sensing using aggregation-induced emission107
Photodynamic therapy: photosensitizers and nanostructures100
Recent advances in fabricating durable superhydrophobic surfaces: a review in the aspects of structures and materials98
A brief review on novel pyrene based fluorometric and colorimetric chemosensors for the detection of Cu2+85
Circularly polarized luminescence in chiral nematic liquid crystals: generation and amplification78
Site engineering strategy toward enhanced luminescence thermostability of a Cr3+-doped broadband NIR phosphor and its application75
Synthesis of broadband NIR garnet phosphor Ca4ZrGe3O12: Cr3+, Yb3+ for NIR pc-LED applications72
Transition metal dichalcogenide-decorated MXenes: promising hybrid electrodes for energy storage and conversion applications72
Clusterization-triggered emission (CTE): one for all, all for one72
Defects and stability of perovskite solar cells: a critical analysis71
Sulfonic acid functionalized graphitic carbon nitride as solid acid–base bifunctional catalyst for Knoevenagel condensation and multicomponent tandem reactions71
Facile construction of highly redox active carbons with regular micropores and rod-like morphology towards high-energy supercapacitors70
Small organic molecule-based nanoparticles with red/near-infrared aggregation-induced emission for bioimaging and PDT/PTT synergistic therapy67
MOF-74 type variants for CO2 capture67
Cobalt induced growth of hollow MOF spheres for high performance supercapacitors66
Interface engineering in transition metal-based heterostructures for oxygen electrocatalysis66
Recent advancements in synthesis and property control of graphene quantum dots for biomedical and optoelectronic applications65
AIE polymers in sensing, imaging and theranostic applications64
The recent progress and perspectives on metal- and covalent-organic framework based solid-state electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries62
Recent progress in utilizing near-infrared J-aggregates for imaging and cancer therapy62
An advanced hybrid supercapacitor constructed from rugby-ball-like NiCo2Se4 yolk–shell nanostructures62
sp2carbon-conjugated covalent organic frameworks: synthesis, properties, and applications61
Bis-chalcone derivatives derived from natural products as near-UV/visible light sensitive photoinitiators for 3D/4D printing59
Rational design of electrospun nanofibrous materials for oil/water emulsion separation59
Emerging cellulose-derived materials: a promising platform for the design of flexible wearable sensors toward health and environment monitoring59
Progress in copper metal halides for optoelectronic applications58
Recent trends in nanozymes design: from materials and structures to environmental applications54
The synthesis and characterization of Zn(ii)/Cd(ii) based MOFs by a mixed ligand strategy: a Zn(ii) MOF as a dual functional material for reversible dye adsorption and54
Recent advances in oligomers/polymers with unconventional chromophores54
Nanoprobes with aggregation-induced emission for theranostics53
Core–shell nano/microstructures for heterogeneous tandem catalysis53
Challenges and strategies of zinc anode for aqueous zinc-ion batteries53
Recent advances in vanadium-based cathode materials for rechargeable zinc ion batteries52
Advances in biomedical applications of self-healing hydrogels52
Dual-functionalization actuated trimodal attribute in an ultra-robust MOF: exceptionally selective capture and effectual fixation of CO2 with fast-responsive, nanomolar detection of assorte52
High-performance ionic conductive poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogels for flexible strain sensors based on a universal soaking strategy52
Recent progress in conductive polymers for advanced fiber-shaped electrochemical energy storage devices52
Supramolecular gels in cyanide sensing: a review51
Plasmon induced hot electron generation in two dimensional carbonaceous nanosheets decorated with Au nanostars: enhanced photocatalytic activity under visible light50
Metal–organic framework (MOF)-based fluorescence “turn-on” sensors50
Ab initio two-sites occupancy and broadband near-infrared emission of Cr3+ in Li2MgZrO448
Dual-functional two-dimensional covalent organic frameworks for water sensing and harvesting47
Recent progress of photochromic materials towards photocontrollable devices47
A 2D porphyrin-based covalent organic framework with TEMPO for cooperative photocatalysis in selective aerobic oxidation of sulfides46
New multifunctional benzophenone-based photoinitiators with high migration stability and their applications in 3D printing45
Recent progress in the piezoelectricity of molecular ferroelectrics45
Multifunctional AIE-ESIPT dual mechanism tetraphenylethene-based Schiff base for inkless rewritable paper and a colorimetric/fluorescent dual-channel Zn2+ sensor45
Competing hydrogen evolution reaction: a challenge in electrocatalytic nitrogen fixation45
One step towards the 1T/2H-MoS2 mixed phase: a journey from synthesis to application44
Photophysics in Cs3Cu2I5 and CsCu2I344
High-power graphene supercapacitors for the effective storage of regenerative energy during the braking and deceleration process in electric vehicles44
Recent advances in the capture and abatement of toxic gases and vapors by metal–organic frameworks44
Advanced XPS characterization: XPS-based multi-technique analyses for comprehensive understanding of functional materials44
Bioinspired structural and functional designs towards interfacial solar steam generation for clean water production43
An easily synthesized AIE luminogen for lipid droplet-specific super-resolution imaging and two-photon imaging43
Substituent effects on the photoinitiation ability of coumarin-based oxime-ester photoinitiators for free radical photopolymerization43
Metal–organic frameworks towards bio-medical applications41
Recent progress in reducing voltage loss in organic photovoltaic cells41
Boosting the ionic conductivity of PEO electrolytes by waste eggshell-derived fillers for high-performance solid lithium/sodium batteries41
A near-infrared AIE probe for super-resolution imaging and nuclear lipid droplet dynamic study41
Material strategies in the electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction to ammonia production41
Recent advances in various stimuli-responsive hydrogels: from synthetic designs to emerging healthcare applications41
Activatable supramolecular photosensitizers: advanced design strategies40
A co-dispersed nanosystem of strontium-anchored reduced graphene oxide to enhance the bioactivity and mechanical property of polymer scaffolds40
Ni nanoparticles/V4C3Tx MXene heterostructures for electrocatalytic nitrogen fixation39
Stability: next focus in organic solar cells based on non-fullerene acceptors39
Constructing cationic covalent organic frameworks by a post-function process for an exceptional iodine capture via electrostatic interactions39
D–A-Type fluorophores with efficient dual-state emission for imaging at ultralow concentration38
Spectral engineering of lanthanide-doped upconversion nanoparticles and their biosensing applications38
Green synthesis of covalent organic frameworks based on reaction media38
Self-supported electrocatalysts for the hydrogen evolution reaction37
A synergistic strategy for fabricating an ultralight and thermal insulating aramid nanofiber/polyimide aerogel37
Exploring molecular motors37
Laser-induced graphene for environmental applications: progress and opportunities37
Novel enzyme-functionalized covalent organic frameworks for the colorimetric sensing of glucose in body fluids and drinks37
Homochiral one-dimensional ABX3 lead halide perovskites with high-Tc quadratic nonlinear optical and dielectric switchings37
Progress of layered double hydroxide-based materials for supercapacitors36
Solid-state spiropyrans exhibiting photochromic properties based on molecular flexibility36
Metal-organic frameworks containing solid-state electrolytes for lithium metal batteries and beyond36
A mechanistic review of lithiophilic materials: resolving lithium dendrites and advancing lithium metal-based batteries36
A review of synthetic approaches to hollow nanostructures36
Ultrasensitive and highly selective detection of formaldehyde via an adenine-based biological metal–organic framework35
Structure–property–function relationship of fluorescent conjugated microporous polymers35
Recent advances in nanozymes for combating bacterial infection35
Design of functional polymer nanomaterials for antimicrobial therapy and combatting resistance35
Developing D–π–D hole-transport materials for perovskite solar cells: the effect of the π-bridge on device performance35
Organic luminogens bearing alkyl substituents: design flexibility, adjustable molecular packing, and optimized performance34
Lessons learned: how to report XPS data incorrectly about lead-halide perovskites34
Advances in synthesis, properties and emerging applications of tin sulfides and its heterostructures34
Graphene-based flexible all-solid-state supercapacitors34
Infrared-photostimulable and long-persistent ultraviolet-emitting phosphor LiLuGeO4:Bi3+,Yb3+ for biophotonic applications34
Flower-like bimetal Ni/Co-based metal–organic-framework materials with adjustable components toward high performance solid-state supercapacitors34
A recent overview of porphyrin-based π-extended small molecules as donors and acceptors for high-performance organic solar cells33
Recent advances in sulfide electrolytes toward high specific energy solid-state lithium batteries33
Agar/carbon dot crosslinked polyacrylamide double-network hydrogels with robustness, self-healing, and stimulus-response fluorescence for smart anti-counterfeiting33
Nitrogen-rich tricyclic-based energetic materials33
Bismuth-based Z-scheme photocatalytic systems for solar energy conversion33
MnO2-based nanostructured materials for various energy applications32
PET-RAFT facilitated 3D printable resins with multifunctional RAFT agents32
Nanoscale metal–organic framework composites for phototherapy and synergistic therapy of cancer32
Chlorine-doped Li1.3Al0.3Ti1.7(PO4)3 as an electrolyte for solid lithium metal batteries32
Current trends in MXene research: properties and applications32
Vacancy-modified g-C3N4and its photocatalytic applications32
Tailorable MOF architectures for high-efficiency electromagnetic functions31
Piezochromic mechanism of organic crystals under hydrostatic pressure31
Defect engineering of molybdenum disulfide for energy storage31
One-step fabrication of a stretchable and anti-oil-fouling nanofiber membrane for solar steam generation31
Water-responsive shape memory thermoplastic polyurethane scaffolds triggered at body temperature for bone defect repair31
Controllable synthesis of multidimensional carboxylic acid-based NiFe MOFs as efficient electrocatalysts for oxygen evolution31
Recyclable non-isocyanate polyurethanes containing a dynamic covalent network derived from epoxy soybean oil and CO231
Marine polysaccharides: green and recyclable resources as wound dressings31
Recent advances of hierarchically porous bifunctional oxygen electrocatalysts derived from metal–organic frameworks for Zn–air batteries31
Minor alkyl modifications for manipulating the fluorescence and photomechanical properties in molecular crystals31
Construction of Ni@polypyrrole nanochains/Ti3C2Txternary composites with excellent microwave absorption properties30
Multifunctional organic field effect transistors constructed with photochromic molecules30
Preparation and biomedical application of injectable hydrogels30
Research and progress of black metastable phase CsPbI3solar cells30
Organic photovoltaic cells with high efficiencies for both indoor and outdoor applications30
Metal–organic framework transistors for dopamine sensing30
A unified fluorescence quenching mechanism of tetrazine-based fluorogenic dyes: energy transfer to a dark state30
Sequential deposition enables high-performance nonfullerene organic solar cells30
Hydrogen peroxide-responsive AIE probe for imaging-guided organelle targeting and photodynamic cancer cell ablation30
Cu ions and cetyltrimethylammonium bromide loaded into montmorillonite: a synergistic antibacterial system for bone scaffolds30
Recent progress of aggregation-induced emission luminogens (AIEgens) for bacterial detection and theranostics30
Recent progress of nanostructured metal chalcogenides and their carbon-based hybrids for advanced potassium battery anodes29
A microporous shp-topology metal–organic framework with an unprecedented high-nuclearity Co10-cluster for iodine capture and histidine detection29
Advances in organic cathode materials for aqueous multivalent metal-ion storage29
The precise synthesis of twin-born Fe3O4/FeS/carbon nanosheets for high-rate lithium-ion batteries29
Wash-free detection and bioimaging by AIEgens29
Self-trapped exciton to dopant energy transfer in Sb3+-doped Cs2ZrCl6 perovskite variants28
Highly efficient red thermally activated delayed fluorescence emitters by manipulating the molecular horizontal orientation28
Phase matching achieved by isomorphous substitution in IR nonlinear optical material Ba2SnSSi2O7with an undiscovered [SnO4S] functional motif28
Detection of kidney disease biomarkers based on fluorescence technology28
Hydrogen bond induced high-performance quaternary organic solar cells with efficiency up to 17.48% and superior thermal stability28
Ultrasmall SnO2 nanocrystals sandwiched into polypyrrole and Ti3C2Tx MXene for highly effective sodium storage28
Facile synthesis of 2D Al-TCPP MOF nanosheets for efficient sonodynamic cancer therapy28
Droplet evaporation-induced analyte concentration toward sensitive biosensing28
Detection of a SARS-CoV-2 sequence with genosensors using data analysis based on information visualization and machine learning techniques27
Computationally assisted multistage design and prediction driving the discovery of deep-ultraviolet nonlinear optical materials27
Machine-learning-assisted low dielectric constant polymer discovery27
Long afterglow MOFs: a frontier study on synthesis and applications27
Porous rGO/ZnSe/CoSe2dispersed in PEDOT:PSS as an efficient counter electrode for dye-sensitized solar cells27
The supercapacitor electrode properties and energy storage mechanism of binary transition metal sulfide MnCo2S4 compared with oxide MnCo2O4 studied using 26
Hydrogen bond reinforced, transparent polycaprolactone-based degradable polyurethane26
Triptycene-based three-dimensional covalent organic frameworks with stp topology of honeycomb structure26
Fusing rigid planar units to engineer twisting molecules as dual-state emitters26
Novel strategy to prepare fluorescent polymeric nanoparticles based on aggregation-induced emission via precipitation polymerization for fluorescent lateral flow assay26
Hierarchical MoP/NiFeP hybrid hollow spheres as highly efficient bifunctional electrocatalysts for overall water splitting26
One-pot synthesis of Cs3Cu2I5 nanocrystals based on thermodynamic equilibrium25
High conductivity and alkaline stability of anion exchange membranes containing multiple flexible side-chain piperidinium ions25
Dual-color emitting Mn2+ ion doped (PEA)2PbBr4 perovskite towards white light-emitting diodes25
Recent advances in electrochromic materials and devices for camouflage applications25
Recent developments in carbon-based materials as high-rate anode for sodium ion batteries25
From 0D to 3D MXenes: their diverse syntheses, morphologies and applications25
3D printed cellulose based product applications25
Challenges of lead leakage in perovskite solar cells25
Rare earth-based MOFs for photo/electrocatalysis25
Synergistic photothermal antibacterial therapy enabled by multifunctional nanomaterials: progress and perspectives25
Gel-emulsion templated polymeric aerogels for solar-driven interfacial evaporation and electricity generation24
Diagnosis of fatty liver disease by a multiphoton-active and lipid-droplet-specific AIEgen with nonaromatic rotors24
Tailored amorphization of graphitic carbon nitride triggers superior photocatalytic C–C coupling towards the synthesis of perfluoroalkyl derivatives24
Rh nanoparticle functionalized heteroatom-doped hollow carbon spheres for efficient electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution24
A star-shaped polyimide covalent organic framework for high-voltage lithium-ion batteries24
An anthracene based conjugated triazine framework as a luminescent probe for selective sensing of p-nitroaniline and Fe(iii) ions24
Recent progress in quinoidal semiconducting polymers: structural evolution and insight24
Rapid self-healing and tough polyurethane based on the synergy of multi-level hydrogen and disulfide bonds for healing propellant microcracks24
Orange super-long persistent luminescent materials: (Sr1−xBax)3SiO5:Eu2+,Nb5+24
Highly efficient deep-blue fluorescent OLEDs based on anthracene derivatives with a triplet–triplet annihilation mechanism24
Polymers with advanced architectures as emulsifiers for multi-functional emulsions24
Ceria doping boosts methylene blue photodegradation in titania nanostructures24
Full-type photoluminescence from a single organic molecule for multi-signal temperature sensing23
Perspective on the synergistic effect of chalcogenide multiphases in sodium-ion batteries23
A facile approach for the preparation of liquid crystalline polyurethane for light-responsive actuator films with self-healing performance23
Acetylenic bond-driven efficient hydrogen production of a graphdiyne based catalyst23
Graphdiyne–hemin-mediated catalytic system for wound disinfection and accelerated wound healing23
Hydrogen separation and purification with MOF-based materials23
Freestanding polypyrrole/carbon nanotube electrodes with high mass loading for robust flexible supercapacitors23
High-conductivity 1T-MoS2 catalysts anchored on a carbon fiber cloth for high-performance lithium–sulfur batteries23
In situreal-time monitoring of the mechanism of self-assembly of short peptide supramolecular polymers23
Effects of methoxy group(s) on D-π-A porphyrin based DSSCs: efficiency enhanced by co-sensitization23
Organic conjugated small molecules with donor–acceptor structures: design and application in the phototherapy of tumors23
In/ZnO@C hollow nanocubes for efficient electrochemical reduction of CO2 to formate and rechargeable Zn–CO2 batteries23
Tailoring carbon-based nanofiber microstructures for electromagnetic absorption, shielding, and devices23
Fundamental air stability in solid-state electrolytes: principles and solutions23
Alloying Cs+ into Rb2ZrCl6:Te4+ toward highly efficient and stable perovskite variants23
Recent advancements of functional gel polymer electrolytes for rechargeable lithium–metal batteries23
Well-defined organic fluorescent nanomaterials with AIE characteristics for colorimetric/UV-vis/fluorescent multi-channel recognition of Zn2+ with multiple applications in plant cells and z23
A new cucurbit[10]uril-based AIE fluorescent supramolecular polymer for cellular imaging22
Quinoline-based TADF emitters exhibiting aggregation-induced emission for efficient non-doped organic light-emitting diodes22
ADMET polymers: synthesis, structure elucidation, and function22
An AIE luminogen-based electropolymerized film: an ultrasensitive fluorescent probe for TNP and Fe3+ in water22
Coupling of ReS2 nanosheet arrays with hollow NiCoS4 nanocubes enables ultrafast Na+ diffusion kinetics and super Na+ storage of a NiCoS4@ReS22
Covalent organic frameworks in heterogeneous catalysis: recent advances and future perspective22
Cross-linked polymers based on B–O bonds: synthesis, structure and properties22
Very stable and high-quantum-yield phosphor Na2BaSr(PO4)2:Eu2+ for plant growth LEDs22
Heat conduction of electrons and phonons in thermal interface materials22
Hollow Co3O4 dodecahedrons with controlled crystal orientation and oxygen vacancies for the high performance oxygen evolution reaction22
Covalent functionalization of two-dimensional black phosphorus nanosheets with porphyrins and their photophysical characterization22
Recent advances in Cu-based catalysts for electroreduction of carbon dioxide22
Porous cross-linked polymer copper and iridium catalyzed the synthesis of quinoxalines and functionalized ketones under solvent-free conditions22
An isomerized alkyl side chain enables efficient nonfullerene organic photovoltaics with good tolerance to pre/post-treatments22
One-step solid-state pyrolysis of bio-wastes to synthesize multi-hierarchical porous carbon for ultra-long life supercapacitors22
Advances and status of anode catalysts for proton exchange membrane water electrolysis technology22
Mini-review: progress on micro/nanoscale MnMoO4as an electrode material for advanced supercapacitor applications21
Designed synthesis of CD@Cu-ZIF-8 composites as excellent peroxidase mimics for assaying glutathione21
Eu-doped ZnO quantum dots with solid-state fluorescence and dual emission for high-performance luminescent solar concentrators21
Vapor selenization produced Bi2Se3 nanoparticles in carbon fiber 3D network as binder-free anode for flexible lithium-ion batteries21
Insights into the pre-oxidation process of phenolic resin-based hard carbon for sodium storage21
Glycolide additives enrich organic components in the solid electrolyte interphase enabling stable ultrathin lithium metal anodes21
More is better: aggregation induced luminescence and exceptional chirality and circularly polarized luminescence of chiral gold clusters21
Hg2(SeO3)(SO4): the first sulfate selenite with large birefringence explored from d10transition metal compounds21
Nitrogen dopant induced highly selective CO2 reduction over lotus-leaf shaped ZnO nanorods21
Temperature-responsive molecular liquids based on dihydrophenazines for dynamic multicolor-fluorescent anti-counterfeiting and encryption21
Use of artificial cells as drug carriers21
Observing hepatic steatosis with a commercially viable two-photon fluorogenic probe21
Nonfullerene electron acceptors with electron-deficient units containing cyano groups for organic solar cells21
Smart active antibiotic nanocarriers with protease surface functionality can overcome biofilms of resistant bacteria21
Progress in dynamic emissivity regulation: control methods, material systems, and applications21
Vertically oriented MoS2/WS2 heterostructures on reduced graphene oxide sheets as electrocatalysts for hydrogen evolution reaction21
Achieving enhanced ML or RTP performance: alkyl substituent effect on the fine-tuning of molecular packing21
Functional hydrogel-based supercapacitors for wearable bioelectronic devices21
AIE-active 9,10-azaboraphenanthrene-containing viologens for reversible electrochromic and electrofluorochromic applications20
Frontier nanoarchitectonics of graphitic carbon nitride based plasmonic photocatalysts and photoelectrocatalysts for energy, environment and organic reactions20
Interfacial growth of 2D MOF membranes via contra-diffusion for CO2 separation20
Enhanced upconversion luminescence of BiOCl:Yb3+,Er3+ nanosheets via carbon dot modification and their optical temperature sensing20
Novel synthesis, properties and applications of emerging group VA two-dimensional monoelemental materials (2D-Xenes)20
Controllable growth of graphdiyne layered nanosheets for high-performance water oxidation20
Nepenthes pitcher inspired isotropic/anisotropic polymer solid–liquid composite interface: preparation, function, and application20
Space conjugation induced white light and room-temperature phosphorescence from simple organic small molecules: single-component WLED driven by both UV and blue chips20
In situ grown MnO2/graphdiyne oxide hybrid 3D nanoflowers for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries20
(S)TEM-EELS as an advanced characterization technique for lithium-ion batteries20
Recent advances in the design, synthesis and catalytic applications of triazine-based covalent organic polymers20
Understanding the self-ordering of amino acids into supramolecular architectures: co-assembly-based modulation of phenylalanine nanofibrils20
Recent advances in 3D printed structures for electromagnetic wave absorbing and shielding20
Dense SnS2 nanoplates vertically anchored on a graphene aerogel for pseudocapacitive sodium storage20
Two multifunctional stimuli-responsive materials with room-temperature phosphorescence and their application in multiple dynamic encryption20
White light-emissive europium complexes and their versatile applications20
Nonlinear optics of graphdiyne20
Understanding the Ni-rich layered structure materials for high-energy density lithium-ion batteries20
The metal–organic framework mediated synthesis of bell string-like hollow ZnS–C nanofibers to enhance sodium storage performance20
An electrical microenvironment constructed based on electromagnetic induction stimulates neural differentiation20
Versatile graphene oxide nanosheetsviacovalent functionalization and their applications20
Synthesis and structure design of I–III–VI quantum dots for white light-emitting diodes19
Advances in fluorescent sensors for β-galactosidase19
Applying multi-scale silica-like three-dimensional networks in a PEO matrix via in situ crosslinking for high-performance solid composite electrolytes19
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