Ionic conductors (ICs) find widespread applications across different fields, such as smart
electronic, ionotronic, sensor, biomedical, and energy harvesting/storage devices, and …

Transparent wood-based materials (TWMs), made by either bottom-up or top-down
strategies, have attracted great attention owing to their transparency, sustainability and …

Novel biomedical materials provide a new horizon for the diagnosis/treatment of diseases
and tissue repair. Cellulose, mainly found in trees and other biomass, is one of the most …

Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have gained significant attraction from both industrial and
academic sectors, thanks to their biodegradability, non-toxicity, and renewability with …

Thermal energy storage and utilization is gathering intensive attention due to the renewable
nature of the energy source, easy operation and economic competency. Among all the …

Abstract “Green” electronics are increasingly in demand to alleviate environmental pollution
caused by electronic wastes. Biomass materials derived from natural resources, such as …

Colorful superhydrophobic coating with high durability and versatility has been receiving
tremendous attention in decorative applications. A one-step spraying method for fabricating …

Biopolymer/silica nanocomposite aerogels are highly attractive as thermally insulating
materials for prevailing energy-saving engineering but are usually plagued by their lack of …

Extreme environmental conditions pose fundamental obstacles to the stable operation of
equipment in cutting-edge fields such as deep space exploration and military equipment …

The development and design of multifunctional, intelligent, miniaturized, and integrated
materials and devices is a prominent trend in future society. As a renewable resource …