04/17/2025China Focus: Scientists Find New Method to Extend Lifespan of Lithium-ion Batteries
Scientists have identified materials that contract upon heating, which enables the rejuvenation of aging lithium-ion batteries with nearly 100 percent voltage recovery.
04/03/2025Themed Collection: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of NIMTE
In celebration of the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) 20th anniversary, Materials Horizons has published this collection showcasing some of the recent and impactful research from the institute.
03/30/2025Novel Low-Crystallinity Guest Acceptor Boosts Efficiency of Organic Solar Cells
A research group led by Prof. GE Ziyi at the Ningbo Institute of Materials Technology and Engineering (NIMTE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), has developed a low-crystallinity guest acceptor D-IDT via tin-free direct C–H activation as a third component of the binary organic solar cells (OSCs), achieving a highly stable OSC with the power conversion efficiency (PCE...
03/10/2025Chinese Scientists Introduce New Bio-Based Nanocomposite, Green Alternative to Traditional Plastics
A group of Chinese researchers have synthesized a novel bio-based polyester nanocomposite with impressive comprehensive performance and reprocessability, according to a recent research article published in the journal Nano-Micro Letters.
02/11/2025Scientists Develop Corrosion-Induced Electrodes for Biomass Upgrading
A group of Chinese researchers have utilized metal corrosion to prepare high-performance electrodes, enabling efficient and cost-effective upgrading of biomass, according to a research article published in journal Chem Catalysis on Monday.
