Explore Microstructures's Top 10 Hot Articles of 2024

We are excited to present the Top 10 Highlighted Articles from Microstructures in 2024, featuring the most impactful research in the field. This selection includes groundbreaking work on electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, ferroelectrics, bioactive materials, thermal expansion, and batteries, with contributions from 2 Research Articles, 6 Reviews, and 2 Perspectives. We invite you to explore these articles, available for free download, with the hope that they will inspire and advance your own research.

Research Articles

1. Construction and ultrasonic inspection of the high-capacity Li-ion battery based on the MnO₂ decorated by Au nanoparticles anode

Cuihua An, Shikang Wang, Liyang Lin, Xiangyan Ding, Qibo Deng*, Ning Hu

2. Pressure-induced superconductivity in SnSb₂Te₄

Yanmei Ma*, Hongbo Wang, Ruihong Li, Han Liu, Jian Zhang*, Xianyu Wang, Qiang Jing*, Xu Wang, Wenping Dong, Jinman Chen, Bingze Wu, Yonghao Han, Dan Zhou*, Chunxiao Gao

Review Articles

1. Research progress of amorphous catalysts in the field of electrocatalysis

Zhenyang Yu, Qi Sun, Lianwang Zhang, Huan Yang, Yuefang Chen, Junpeng Guo, Mengmeng Zhang*, Zhijia Zhang*, Yong Jiang

2. Photothermal effect and application of photothermal materials in photocatalysis and photoelectric catalysis

Jingnan Zhang, Tongxin Tang, Rongge Yang, Guilin Wang, Kai-Hang Ye*, Jianxin Shi*

3. Zentropy theory for accurate prediction of free energy, volume, and thermal expansion without fitting parameters

Zi-Kui Liu*, Nigel L. E. Hew, Shun-Li Shang

4. Reduced dimensional ferroelectric domains and their characterization techniques

Jinhyuk Jang, Si-Young Choi*

5. Biomimetic-smart materials for osteochondral regeneration and repair

Qi-Peng Jia, Qun-Feng Li, Hamza Boucetta, Zhi-Ping Xu*, Ling-Xiao Zhang*

6. Introduction to electron ptychography for materials scientists

Rong Yu*, Haozhi Sha, Jizhe Cui, Wenfeng Yang

Perspectives

1. Roadmap for ferroelectric domain wall memory

Jie Sun, Yiming Li, Di Hu, Bowen Shen, Boyang Zhang, Zilong Wang, Haiyue Tang, Anquan Jiang*

2. Sensing multiferroic states non-invasively using optical second harmonic generation

Jean-Yves Chauleau*, Morgan Trassin*

These works demonstrate a profound integration of materials science, energy storage and conversion, and multifunctional electronics. From water electrocatalysis for green hydrogen production to research in spintronics, and from ferroelectric domain wall memory to non-invasive sensing of multiferroic states, these contributions are driving the development of more efficient and intelligent systems and applications. Each study provides new perspectives and innovative pathways to solve real-world engineering challenges, underscoring the crucial role of interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing technological progress. We sincerely thank the authors, reviewers, and readers whose unwavering dedication and invaluable contributions have been essential in bringing these outstanding works to light.

Editor: Tian Yao
Language Editor: Emma Chen
Production Editor: Ting Xu
Respectfully Submitted by the Editorial Office of Microstructures