Actuators that can convert environmental stimuli into mechanical work are widely used in
intelligent systems, robots, and micromechanics. To produce robust and sensitive actuators …

Nanocarbon materials, such as carbon nanotube and graphene, are reckoned as the ideal
reinforcement for composites due to their extraordinary intrinsic properties. However, the …

The search on low-cost, ultra-stable, and high-performance non-novel metal replacements
to the Pt-based catalysts for oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) is of great urgency. Herein, a …

Extreme environments represent numerous harsh environmental conditions, such as
temperature, pressure, corrosion, and radiation. The tolerance of applications in extreme …

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) have been widely used in oxygen reduction reaction
(ORR) of fuel cells and metal-air batteries, attributed to their unique structures and …

Low power density limits the prospects of lithium-ion batteries in practical applications. In
order to improve the power density, it is very important to optimize the structural alignment of …

Nanoscale materials are gaining massive attention in recent years due to their potential to
alleviate the present electrochemical electrode constraints. Possessing high conductivity …

High-temperature pressure sensors can be widely used in industries with high-temperature
working conditions, such as aerospace, automotive, petroleum industry, and fire protection …

Next-generation batteries require high-rate energy storage capabilities owing to the advent
of fast charging electrical applications. Energy storage materials that can regulate the …

Intelligent textiles capable of working in the harsh conditions of extremely high temperatures
have potential applications in aerospace, firefighting, the petroleum industry, etc. Current …