https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2026/nj/d6nj00120c Abstract Sluggish reaction kinetics in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) hinder the efficiency of water electrolysis systems. Herein, an ultrafast and cost-effective strategy for fabricating high-performance NiFe-based electrocatalysts is presented, utilizing a Ce 4+ -assisted spontaneous redox reaction at room temperature. By employing ammonium cerium nitrate as a potent sacrificial oxidant ( E ° = +1.72 V vs. SHE), the...

https://doi.org/10.1002/adfm.202525966 Abstract Nature has long inspired the intelligent and efficient design of functional materials. However, seamlessly integrating multiple functions from distinct biological origins into a single material platform remains challenging. Here, we present a scalable, bioinspired adhesive patch that monolithically integrates three synergistic functionalities: dry adhesion, thermal insulation, and thermochromism. Each function can be independently tuned through...

https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2024/ta/d4ta05554c Abstract Producing dimethyl carbonate (DMC) from CO 2 and methanol offers significant potential for carbon utilization. Ceria (CeO 2 ) is a key catalyst due to its abundant oxygen vacancies essential for CO 2 activation, but enhancing its catalytic performance for practical applications remains challenging. While doping with REMs (rare earth metals) has been recognized as a potential strategy for modulating defect sites of...