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Polarization double-enhancement strategy to achieve super low energy consumption with ultra-high energy storage capacity in BCZT-based relaxor ferroelectrics

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00322E, Communication
Zixiong Sun, Yuhan Bai, Hongmei Jing, Tian-Yi Hu, Kang Du, Qing Guo, Pan Gao, Ye Tian, Chunrui Ma, Ming Liu, Yongping Pu
Due to dielectric capacitors’ already-obtained fast charge-discharge speed, research has been focused on improving their Wrec. Increasing the polarization and enhancing the voltage endurance are efficient ways to reach higher...
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Advancing Lithium-Sulfur Battery Efficiency: Utilizing a 2D/2D g-C3N4@MXene Heterostructure to Enhance Sulfur Evolution Reactions and Regulate Polysulfides in Lean Electrolyte Conditions

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH00200H, Communication
Vijay Kumar, Otavio Augusto Titton Dias, Abdelaziz Gouda, Ritu Malik, Mohini M. Sain
Lithium–sulfur batteries (LSBs) show promise for achieving a high energy density of 500 Wh/kg, despite challenges such as poor cycle life and low energy efficiency due to sluggish redox kinetics...
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Biphenyl Tetracarboxylic Acid based Metal-Organic Frameworks: A Case of Topology-Dependent Thermal Expansion

Mater. Horiz., 2024, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH02185H, Communication
Zhanning Liu, Chengyong Xing, Shaowen Wu, Min Ma, Jian Tian
The large inherent flexibility and highly modular nature of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) made them ideal candidates for the study of negative thermal expansion (NTE). Among the diverse organic ligands, the...
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Injectable extracellular matrix-mimetic hydrogel based on electrospun Janus fibers

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1944-1956
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01789C, Communication
Jinzhong Zhang, Xiaolong Zha, Gengxin Liu, Huipeng Zhao, Xiaoyun Liu, Liusheng Zha
To date, the reported injectable hydrogels have failed to mimic the fibrous architecture of the extracellular matrix (ECM), limiting their biological effects on cell growth and phenotype.
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Exploring the Mpemba effect: a universal ice pressing enables porous ceramics

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1899-1907
DOI: 10.1039/D3MH01869E, Communication
Open Access
Xiaodan Yang, Yao Shan, Ying Hong, Zhuomin Zhang, Shiyuan Liu, Xiaodong Yan, Xuetian Gong, Guangzu Zhang, Zhengbao Yang
A unique technique of “ice and fire” is proposed, that is, manipulation of force via water freezing (ice) and high-temperature sintering (fire) to fabricate ideal porous ceramics.
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Correction: Exploring the Mpemba effect: a universal ice pressing enables porous ceramics

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,2041-2042
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH90030H, Correction
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Xiaodan Yang, Yao Shan, Ying Hong, Zhuomin Zhang, Shiyuan Liu, Xiaodong Yan, Xuetian Gong, Guangzu Zhang, Zhengbao Yang
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Materials Horizons Emerging Investigator Series: Professor Zhengbao Yang, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Mater. Horiz., 2024, 11,1830-1831
DOI: 10.1039/D4MH90031F, Editorial

Our Emerging Investigator Series features exceptional work by early-career researchers working in the field of materials science.
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Not Just Art, an initiative by city-based Youth4Jobs brings hope to the artists with disabilities

A celebration of arts and abilities




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Watch | India's youngest Silambam artiste




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Thiruvananthapuram-based dentist Shalet MS’ solo exhibition focussed on abstracts in oil and acrylic

Shalet’s collection of paintings, ‘Intrinsic Escape’, showcases her experiments with various techniques



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Mumbai | An artistic space in Khotachiwadi village has infused new life into the heritage neighbourhood

The initiative has kickstarted conversations around preservation and could serve as inspiration for other such locales in the country




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Contemporary artist and collector Amit Ambalal on the commerce-led revival of pichwai art

Pichwai’s iconic cow and lotus motifs are seeing a revival almost everywhere, from fashion to interior design




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Ukkadam Art District showcases Coimbatore’s wetlands in multi-coloured murals

Coimbatore’s Ukkadam Art District presents an immersive art experience as three artists reimagine the city’s rich biodiversity drawing attention to its wetlands, migratory birds and the impact of urbanisation



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‘The Statue’ podcast thrills listeners with the legend of Philadelphia’s 10ft Rocky Balboa bronze sculpture

The statue draws an estimated four million visitors every year, and has become a cultural icon




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South Indian band Agam on Carnatic-progressive rock and their love for Chennai

Ahead of their performance in Chennai, Carnatic-progressive rock band Agam speaks on their love for the city and staying true to the sub-genre




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Artist Koilpitchai Prabakar presents the third exhibition on the terrace of his Chennai home

He has displayed acrylic paintings and ceramic sculptures in Mottamadi, a solo art show at his rented house in Perambur



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Calligrapher Artist Bhattathiri exhibits works based on Kumaran Asan’s poems in Thiruvananthapuram

Calligrapher Narayana Bhattathiri celebrates poet Kumaran Asan’s 150th birth anniversary with an exhibition of select works featuring verses




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Orijit Sen’s ‘Heart-ich Hyderabad’ is a love letter to the city that made him an artist

From the bustling Laad Bazaar to the old-meets-new at Shah Ali Banda, artist Orijit Sen’s depiction of Hyderabad is a nod to the city that resolved him to pursue art




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In Hyderabad, technology meets art for an interactive showcase 

Technocrats and art enthusiasts Tanvir Nagore, Mehdi Saajid and Trilok Chander’s exhibition Synchronised Spectrum uses technology to offer an interactive art experience 




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For Onam 2023, Mahabali comes visiting Kerala astride a hornbill in Sabari Venu’s animated art work

Sabari Venu has been reimagining Mahabali to come up with images that do justice to the idea of what he represents to Malayalis




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The global struggle for a pandemic treaty

The world must strive to overcome the obstacles as the treaty is a blueprint for a more equitable and resilient global health system




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The leader who lost touch with Bangladesh

Sheikh Hasina presided over the country’s exceptional economic turnaround but paid a heavy price for losing the mass connect that once propelled her to high office




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A silent democratic backlash in South Asia

The political trajectories of India and Pakistan apart, social forces are seeking to reclaim their democratic space




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Instability and uncertainty stalk Bangladesh

The troubles in Bangladesh are by no means over and India may need new strategies to deal with the situation to its east




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Bridging the chasm of global inequality

The big lesson from the Summit is that developing countries have yet to exploit the opportunities presented by the U.N. system




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A re-balancing of India’s great power relations

By attempting to play a meaningful role in resolving the Ukraine conflict, India can hope to reset the terms of its engagement with both the West and Russia




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The battle cry for justice in the ‘City of Joy’

The people’s movement, ‘Justice for RG Kar’, is also a battle against a system that perpetuates many injustices




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Pakistan bans protests ahead of Imran strike plan

Nawaz Sharif is under growing pressure from opposition parties over Panama Papers revelations




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Sharif’s aides, including brother Shahbaz, meet Raheel

Comes after reports of civilian-military rift




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15 temples in Bangladesh vandalised, houses of Hindus looted

Desecration follows charges of disrespect to Islam on Facebook; police see hand of JeI and Islami Chhatra Shibir.




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Pakistan contemplating pulling out 4 embassy officials: report




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National Geographic Afghan girl denied bail in Pakistan

Sharbat Gula has denied the charges, insisting she didn’t fraudulently obtain Pakistani nationality.




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‘Hindu temples attacked to grab land in Bangaldesh’




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Call to amend personal law sparks debate in Sri Lanka




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Banners exhort Pakistan army chief to contest polls

It is not for the time the banners have appeared in favour of the army chief. Previously also banners addressing him had urged him to "stay on" and asked the government to extend his tenure.




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India trying to fix hacked websites of seven of its embassies




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Taliban attack on German consulate kills 2, injures 100 in Afghanistan

Militants say the major offensive was in reprisal for U.S. airstrikes in Kunduz earlier this month.




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52 killed in Balochistan shrine blast

Teen attacks religious gathering; Islamic State claims responsibility




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Families ripped apart in Balochistan sufi shrine attack

"Children were looking for the mothers and fathers. People looking for brothers and sisters but no one was able to listen to their cries".




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Panama Leak: Qatari prince comes to rescue of embattled Sharif

Mr. Sharif’s children’s counsel Akram Sheikh submitted the letter addressed to the apex court.




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Amended Nepal statute to address Madhesi demands soon: Deuba

Says talks held among the top leaders of the three major parties, Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Centre), were positive.




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Basil Rajapaksa joins new pro-Mahinda party

This could threaten constitutional reforms seen as pivotal to post-war reconciliation




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These Bamiyan cave-dwellers brace against a shifting landscape

Local administration’s move to restore the ancient Buddhist grottoes may force the modern troglodytes out.




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Pakistan bans two militant outfits

Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan, and Lashkar-i-Jhangvi Al-Alami (LeJ) were banned.




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EXPLAINER-Who are the key voices at the COP29 climate summit in Baku?

Teams from China and the US, the largest carbon emitters, the EU and the UK will be among the top negotiators at COP29




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Imran Khan's post-arrest bails granted in four cases related to May 9 violence

Khan is lodged at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi




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Maharashtra-based Indala Institute pledges against animal experiments, adopts simulation software

Spotlight on non-animal tools in education, says PETA calling for progressive science and research




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Traffic curbs at Malaparamba Junction to facilitate overpass construction




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IUML seeks Kerala govt.’s intervention to resolve Munambam land issue

IUML leader Kunhalikutty calls for a swift resolution of the issue, cautioning that delays could deepen communal divide




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IEEE Malabar Subsection organises professional engagement programme