Nano-Micro Letters @nmletters

353. 3D Printing Plasmonic-Enhanced Sulfurized Polyacrylonitrile Cathodes for High-Energy Li–S Microbatteries Yu Liu, Penghao Fu, Jieshan Qiu & Zhiyu Wang* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 353 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Zhiyu Wang (Dalian University of Technology) and co-workers. Prof. Wang’s research centers on solid-state battery technology and seawater electrolysis hydrogen production technology. This article reports a high-energy quasi-solid-state Li–S microbattery using 3D-printed hierarchically structured sulfurized polyacrylonitrile cathodes with plasmonic MXene enhancement, achieving ultrahigh mass loading (37.1 mg cm⁻²), areal capacity over 18.1 mAh cm⁻², and exceptional areal energy density of 30.7 mWh cm⁻², while demonstrating flexibility, transparency, and shape-customizable formats for wearable electronics. #3D #MXene #plasmonic #microbattery #Li-S

352. Advances in Surface/Interface Engineering of Under-Water Superaerophobic Electrodes for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction by Manipulating of Bubbles Annan He, Fengxiang Chen*, Jun He, Xian Zhang, Shangzhen Xie, Na Yao*, Zhiguang Guo* & Weilin Xu* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 352 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Weilin Xu (Hubei University) and co-workers. Prof. Xu’s research centers on textile materials. This review highlights the design of micro/nanostructured array electrodes achieving underwater superaerophobicity to reduce gas bubble adhesion, facilitate rapid bubble release, and enhance hydrogen evolution reaction efficiency. It summarizes recent advances in fabrication strategies (0D to 3D structures), the role of hydrophilic gels in optimizing superaerophobicity, and discusses challenges and future directions, including bubble dynamics modeling, AI-guided electrode design, and intelligent adaptive structures, aiming to pave the way toward more efficient and economical hydrogen production. #superaerophobicity #bubbles #HER #electrodes #micro/nano

351. Decoding the Oxygen Reduction Reaction: Mechanistic Insights from Transition Metal Heterostructures Mingyu Sun, Xiayan Zhang, Jia Wang, Jialu Liu, Jinhai He, Wanmiao Ge, Shengwei Kong, Guoqing Zhang, Mai Gao, Jingqiang Wang, Zixu Sun*, Yaping Yan*, Xinjian Shi* & Yao Xiao* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 351 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Xinjian Shi (Henan University) and co-workers. Prof. Shi’s research centers on materials and devices for the conversion, utilization and storage of light, electrical and chemical energy. This review summarizes the current understanding of oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) mechanisms on transition metal-based catalysts, focusing on how atomic-scale coordination and electronic effects govern the two-electron vs. four-electron pathway selectivity, activity, and stability. It further discusses representative applications in metal–air batteries, fuel cells, and H₂O₂ production, providing a coherent framework to guide ORR catalyst design. #ORR #TM #selectivity #atomic-scale

350. Adjacent-Site Proximity as a Dominant Activity Descriptor in Single-Atom Pt Catalysts for Hydrogen Evolution Reaction Xue-Lu Chen, Yu-Yang Liu, Sudip Biswas, Yi Yang, Yi Shi*, Chun-Gen Liu* & Xing-Hua Xia* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 350 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Xing-Hua Xia (Nanjing University) and co-workers. Prof. Xia’s research centers on the understanding of bio- and chemical processes occurring at interfaces/surfaces. This article reports Pt single-atom catalysts on MoS₂ where adjacent Pt site proximity is tuned via galvanic displacement, revealing that HER activity is governed by non-bonded Pt∙∙∙Pt proximity rather than oxidation state. Enriched adjacent Pt sites achieve 41-fold higher mass activity than isolated sites by stabilizing bridge hydrogen intermediates and a three-center Pt–H–Pt bonding intermediate that lowers the H–H coupling barrier. #Pt-SAC #proximity #bridge-H #HER #MoS2

349. Dual-Functional Photonic Metacoating Integrating Fluorescence Thermometry and High-Performance Space Radiative Cooling Hao Gong, Zhongyang Wang*, Yan Zheng, Liping Tong, Hongchao Li, Zhiyuan Zhao, Junjia Liu, Gang Liu, Xiao Zhou* & Tongxiang Fan* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 349 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Tongxiang Fan (Shanghai Jiao Tong University) and co-workers. Prof. Fan’s research centers on functional metal matrix composites, and smart metamaterials and metastructures. This article presents an Eu-doped ZrO₂ submicrosphere metacoating that integrates space radiative cooling (solar absorptance 0.076, thermal emittance 0.931, net cooling power 323.69 W m⁻²) with high‑sensitivity fluorescence thermometry (173–433 K, 0.797% K⁻¹). The dual‑functional platform enables intelligent spacecraft thermal management and outperforms oxide‑based inorganic coatings under proton, electron, atomic oxygen, and UV exposure. #metacoating #radiative #thermometry #EuZrO2 #absorptance

348. Advanced Laser Technologies for Efficient Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells Hao Liu, Zilei Wang, Zebin Tan, Yonghui Chen, Jie Yang, Yibing Shen, Mingzhi Lv, Qiming Liu*, Chaowei Xue, Liang Fang, Xixiang Xu* & Deyan He* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 348 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Deyan He (Lanzhou University) and co-workers. Prof. He’s research centers on electronic thin film materials, semiconductor new energy materials, and research and development of their devices. This review systematically examines laser processing for crystalline silicon solar cells, covering laser–material interactions, key applications (thermal effects, patterning, advanced metallization), and future trends including ultrafast lasers and integration with tandem cells. It provides a concise historical overview from early research to large-scale production, highlighting how laser technology drives efficiency and cost-effectiveness in photovoltaics. #laser #c-Si #solar #metallization #patterning

347. Polarisation Engineering in Covalent Organic Frameworks for Catalysis Xinqiang Wang, Xiaoning Li, Minna Li, Zhixuan Li, Zhihao Lei, Shujuan Huang, Jiabao Yi, Zhong-Yong Yuan, Liqun Ye, Wen-Gang Cui*, Tianyi Ma*, Hongge Pan* & Xinwei Guan* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 347 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Hongge Pan (Xi’an Technological University) and co-workers. Prof. Pan’s research centers on fundamental theory and applied research of high-capacity gaseous hydrogen storage materials, research and development of high-performance secondary batteries and their key raw materials, catalysis and catalytic mechanisms in energy materials. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of polarization in covalent organic frameworks (COFs), from its multiscale origins (bond-level asymmetry, conjugation, lattice organization) to characterization methods and functional roles in catalysis. Through case studies in photocatalysis and electrocatalysis, it illustrates how polarization engineering reshapes charge separation and reaction pathways. Finally, it discusses opportunities and challenges for using polarization as a predictive design principle in next-generation COF catalysts. #COF #polarization #charge #photocatalysis #electrocatalysis

346. Bi-Polar Bioenergetic Intervention via a Pathology Self-Adaptive Single-Atom Nanocatalyst for Diabetic Tumor Postoperative Management Jiajie Chen, Jimin Huang, Zhibo Yang, Kai Tang, Chengtie Wu, Huamao Ye*, Jianlin Shi* & Yufang Zhu* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 346 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Yufang Zhu (Northwestern Polytechnical University) and co-workers. Prof. Zhu’s research centers on 3D printing biomaterials for tissue repair and therapy, and construction of novel nanobiomaterials and applications in disease diagnosis and therapy. This article reports a platinum single-atom nanocatalyst (PtSNC) with microenvironments-selective multienzyme-mimicking activities that disrupts tumor energy metabolism in acidic niches while rectifying bioenergetic disorder in diabetic wounds. In a murine diabetic melanoma resection model, PtSNC effectively eradicates residual tumor, suppresses recurrence, and promotes wound healing without systemic toxicity. This work introduces a bi-polar bioenergetic intervention strategy for precision therapy of diseases with pathological metabolic bifurcation. #PtSNC #bifurcation #metabolic #diabetic #tumor

345. Synergistic sp-C/sp-N Anchoring of Metal Single Atoms on Graphdiyne for Enhanced Microwave Absorption Yihao Fan, Haichuan Cheng, Pengyu Deng, Jianfeng Wu* & Baoliang Zhang* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 345 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Baoliang Zhang (Northwestern Polytechnical University University) and co-workers. Prof. Zhang’s research centers on methodology for design and synthesis of complex structured particles, application of porous materials in adsorption separation and purification. This article introduces a single-atom regulation strategy on graphdiyne (GDY) to enhance microwave absorption, where Fe–N‑GDY (FeN₂C₂) induces stronger charge transfer and dipole polarization than Fe‑GDY. The optimized absorber achieves an effective bandwidth of 5.98 GHz and minimum reflection loss of −51.2 dB, with Group VIII metals (Fe, Co, Ni) showing superior performance. This work reveals a “single-atom structure–property” correlation for rationally designing atomically precise electromagnetic functional materials. #GDY #single-atom #coordination #microwave #polarization

344. Bioinspired Layered-Gradient Nanocomposites for Intelligent Electromagnetic Skins with GHz-THz Wave Absorption, Shielding, and Solvent-Driven Actuation Xianyuan Liu, Yang Zhao, Yali Zhang, Xuechun Cui, Ying Xue, Xianyong Lu* & Junwei Gu* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 344 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Xianyong Lu (Beihang University) and co-workers. Prof. Lu’s research centers on bio-inspired smart interfacial materials and functional polymer materials driven by inorganic nanocrystal functions. This article reports a bioinspired layered-gradient film system that integrates GHz-THz absorption, EMI shielding (42.0 dB in GHz, 57.8 dB in THz), and programmable ethanol‑triggered actuation. With low PEDOT loading, it achieves a minimum reflection loss of −56.6 dB; with high PEDOT content, it enables Joule heating up to 233 °C at 20 V. This scalable asymmetric architecture provides a platform for intelligent electromagnetic skins combining magnetic‑dielectric coupling, conductive networks, and stimuli‑responsive actuation. #gradient #PEDOT #EMI #actuation #GHz-THz

343. Chirality-Dependent Supramolecular Biomaterials Remodeling of Scar Microenvironment via Integrin-Mediated Regulation for Hypertrophic Scars Therapy Xueqian Wang, Chengyao Han, Hongrui Shan, Jinjin Li, Beibei Wu, Yixin Zhang*, Ke Li* & Chuanliang Feng* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 343 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Chuanliang Feng (Shanghai Jiao Tong University) and co-workers. Prof. Feng’s research centers on design, preparation, and biomimetic construction of multi-level chiral structures, and research on the influence of chiral structures in tissue repair and regenerative medicine. This article reports a chiral supramolecular biomaterial (L/DP) that stereoselectively regulates integrin β1 to suppress fibroblast proliferation via FAK/PI3K/AKT and TGF-β1 signaling. In a rabbit ear model, it reduces scar thickness by 54% and collagen deposition by 39%, outperforming conventional drugs by 23%. This chirality-directed strategy provides a drug-free, painless, and highly effective therapy for hypertrophic scars. #chiral #supramolecular #ITGβ1 #hypertrophic #fibroblast

342. Thin-Film-Engineered Self-Assembly of 3D Coaxial Microfluidics with a Tunable Polyimide Membrane for Bioelectronic Power Aleksandr I. Egunov*, Hongmei Tang, Pablo E. Saenz, Dmitriy D. Karnaushenko, Yumin Luo, Chao Zhong, Xinyu Wang, Yang Huang, Pavel Fedorov, Leandro Merces, Minshen Zhu*, Daniil Karnaushenko* & Oliver G. Schmidt* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 342 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Oliver G. Schmidt (Chemnitz University of Technology) and co-workers. Prof. Schmidt’s research centers on micro energy storage devices, flexible electronics technology, and biomedical integrated microsystems. This article introduces a strain-induced self-assembly platform that transforms patterned thin films into functional 3D coaxial Swiss-roll microtubes with integrated tunable polyimide proton exchange membranes. It implements a dual-mode operational scheme decoupling microbial metabolism from power generation, achieving a volumetric power density of ~3.1 mW cm⁻³ in an ultra-compact footprint. This work establishes a scalable thin-film approach for tunable 3D bioelectronic power sources in autonomous microsystems. #Swiss-roll #self-assembly #dual-mode #biofouling #polyimide

341. Revisiting the Modification Strategies of Alloy-Base Anode for Solid-State Lithium-Ion Batteries Through Deconstructing Anode-Interface-Solid Electrolyte Yueying Chen, Hanyi Yu, Yuerui Lin, Cong Liu*, Akif Zeb, Zijian Cai, Hongzhe Chu, Yuhong Luo*, Xiaoming Lin* & Jiaye Ye* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 341 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Xiaoming Lin (South China Normal University) and co-workers. Prof. Lin’s research centers on applications of metal-organic frameworks (mofs) and their derived materials in electrochemical energy storage and conversion, design, preparation, and electrochemical performance of key materials for lithium/sodium ion batteries. This review systematically examines alloy anodes (Si, Sn, P) for solid-state batteries, addressing volume expansion challenges through structural design, material composite, and surface engineering. It analyzes interface dynamics, Li⁺ transport kinetics, and failure mechanisms using advanced in situ characterization and multi-physics simulations. Finally, it explores future directions for developing high-performance solid-state batteries with alloy-based anodes. #alloy #solid-state #expansion #interface #in-situ

340. Single-Metal-Anchored 1D Mesoporous Channels to Enable Accelerated Redox Kinetics for Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Dequn Zhao, Shun Wang, Yanan Zhang*, Xingxing Zhang, Xuehan Hou, Hong Wang, Xiangyu Liu*, Feiyang Yin, Wei Zhou* & Wenhuan Huang* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 340 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Wenhuan Huang (Shaanxi University of Science and Technology) and co-workers. Prof. Huang’s research centers on design and synthesis of functional inorganic hybrid materials and their applications in electrocatalysis, wave absorption, energy storage and conversion. This article reports azolate hybrid frameworks with one-dimensional anionic channels that simultaneously promote uniform Li⁺ flux and catalyze polysulfide conversion for lithium-sulfur battery separators. The Fe-based framework achieves a high initial capacity of 1400.7 mAh g⁻¹ and stable cycling over 700 cycles, with DFT confirming strong polysulfide adsorption and catalytic conversion. This work demonstrates a synergistic dual-function strategy for high-energy–density rechargeable lithium-sulfur batteries. #AHF #polysulfide #separator #Li-flux #Fe

339. Designing High-Performance Dual-Ion Batteries at High-Voltage: Challenges, Strategies, and Prospects Chong Han, Yan-Song Xu*, Ziyang Hu, An-Min Cao* & GuanHua Chen* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 339 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. GuanHua Chen (The University of Hong Kong) and co-workers. Prof. Chen’s research centers on developing first-principles quantum mechanical methods to model the real materials and devices. This review systematically discusses challenges of dual-ion batteries (high-voltage electrolyte decomposition, solvent co-intercalation, asymmetric kinetics) and summarizes corresponding strategies including electrolyte design, interfacial construction, and high-capacity cathodes. It further outlines future research directions involving advanced characterization, theoretical modeling, and rational electrode/electrolyte design for high-voltage DIBs in sustainable energy storage. #DIBs #anion #high-voltage #electrolyte #capacity

338. In-Sensor-Memory Computing for Post-Von Neumann Intelligence: A Perspective Hongyu Tang*, Ninghai Yu, Pengsheng Min, Ruiqian Guo* & Guoqi Zhang Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 338 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Ruiqian Guo (Fudan University) and co-workers. Prof. Guo’s research centers on colloidal quantum dots (QDs), one-dimensional ZnO nanostructures, and functional silica nano-films. This article surveys in-sensor-memory computing (ISMC) as a post-von Neumann paradigm that co-locates sensing, memory, and computation to overcome data movement and energy inefficiencies in intelligent systems. It reviews recent advances in memristive/ferroelectric devices, multifunctional materials, 3D integration, and neuromorphic algorithms, while examining global industry-academia-research collaboration and key challenges. ISMC is positioned as a hardware foundation for energy-efficient, distributed intelligence. #ISMC #neuromorphic #in-memory #sensing #efficiency

337. Wafer-Scaled III-Nitrides Nanowire Photocathodes Enabled by Synergistic Dual-Electron Extraction for Efficient Solar-to-Hydrogen Conversion Xudong Yang, Yuying Liu, Wei Chen, Tianle Zhang, Wengang Gu, Xin Liu, Yuanmin Luo, Zhixiang Gao, Yang Li, Menglong Wang, Weiyi Wang, Ran Long, Wei Hu, Jiajie Xu* & Haiding Sun* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 337 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Haiding Sun (University of Science and Technology of China) and co-workers. Prof. Sun’s research centers on semiconductor materials, optoelectronic devices and integrated chips, and electronic devices. This article proposes a synergistic “dual-electron extraction” strategy for single-junction p-InGaN nanowires, incorporating an electron-blocking layer and surface anion doping to suppress backflow and enhance interfacial transfer. The optimized photocathode achieves a photocurrent density of −3.40 mA cm⁻² (37.8‑fold enhancement) and stable hydrogen generation for over 300 h, offering a novel pathway to overcome intrinsic limitations of wafer‑scale III‑nitride photoelectrodes. #p-InGaN #dual-electron extraction #photocathode #nanowires #hydrogen evolution

336. Synergistic Ultramicropore and Hierarchical Pore Engineering in Heteroatom-Doped Carbon for High-Performance Zinc-Ion Capacitors Jiale Zhang, Ruifang Zhang, Yangbo Du, Shuaihua Zhang, Runze Gao, Xuanqi Huang, Qi Yang*, Debin Kong* & Zhichang Xiao* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 336 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Associate Prof. Dr. Zhichang Xiao (Hebei Agricultural University) and co-workers. Prof. Xiao’s research centers on fine structural regulation of carbon nanomaterials and applications in energy and environmental fields. This article reports a dual-molten-salt strategy to synthesize N/O/S-doped porous carbon with ultramicropores (<0.86 nm) that enable [Zn(H₂O)₆]²⁺ desolvation and hierarchical pores for rapid ion transport. The optimized material achieves 222.6 F g⁻¹ and 120.0 Wh kg⁻¹ in zinc-ion capacitors, and exhibits self-charging upon air exposure (15 mAh g⁻¹ h⁻¹), recovering 80% of externally charged capacity. #ZICs #ultramicropores #desolvation #hierarchical #self-charging

335. Entropy-Modulated Oxide–Metal Catalyst Architectures for Direct Ammonia Protonic Ceramic Fuel Cells Dongyeon Kim, Dong Jae Park, Incheol Jeong, Seeun Oh, Hyeonggeun Kim, Mincheol Lee, Sang Won Lee, Kangyong Lee, Daehan Chung, Ki-Min Roh*, Joongmyeon Bae*, Tae Ho Shin* & Kang Taek Lee* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 335 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Associate Prof. Dr. Kang Taek Lee (KAIST) and co-workers. Prof. Lee’s research centers on highly efficient and durable solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC) and polymer ceramic fuel cells (PCFC), and electrolyzers for high-purity hydrogen production and efficient carbon dioxide capture. This article reports a high-entropy perovskite catalyst (SFMMCCN) that exsolves Ni–Fe–Cu alloy nanoparticles in situ, enabling record peak power density (2.04 W cm⁻² at 700 °C) and over 255 h stability in ammonia-fed protonic ceramic fuel cells. The entropy-controlled oxide–metal architecture lowers NH₃ decomposition energy barriers, suppressing Ni coarsening and enhancing catalytic kinetics for carbon-free energy conversion. #PCFC #NH3 #high-entropy #exsolution #perovskite

334. Harnessing Surface Instabilities for Functional Materials: Mechanics, Morphology, and Emerging Applications Qiuting Zhang, Yunli Li, Ruifeng Zhang, Enfang Wang, Ye Xu, Yujie Ke*, Xi Chen* & Gaojian Lin* Nano-Micro Lett. 18, 334 (2026). doi.org/10.1007/s40820… This work is led by Prof. Dr. Gaojian Lin (Northeastern University) and co-workers. Prof. Lin’s research centers on flow batteries, polymer composite materials, and nano-functional materials. This review examines how surface instabilities (wrinkling, folding, creasing) have shifted from mechanical failures to a design paradigm for engineering functional soft material surfaces. It covers the governing mechanics, fabrication strategies for precise morphological control, and transformative applications including e‑skins, optical encryption, tunable wettability, and biomimetic constructs. Finally, it outlines future opportunities integrating stimuli‑responsive materials, computational design, and artificial intelligence for intelligent, adaptive multifunctional surfaces. #instability #soft #morphology #E-skin #adaptive