Current climatic challenges are driving the rediscovery of the numerous values of wetlands, in terms of climate regulation, but also biodiversity conservation and cultural heritage.

Technological Advances in 2D Hybrid Metal-Halide Perovskite Solar Cells
2D hybrid Metal-Halide Perovskite Solar Cells are studied with regards to their light response and the resulting changes occurring in their material properties.

Advanced Theory and Simulations – New Journal in 2018, Now Open for Submissions!
A new journal from the Advanced Materials family covering all aspects of theory and simulation in natural sciences is launching in early 2018.

Remove Nuclear Waste With Smart Photonic Crystals
Photonic crystal hydrogels for monitoring and removal of uranium in water.

Ultrathin δ-MnO2 Nanosheets with Outstanding Electrocatalytic Performance for Overall Water Splitting
A novel synthetic strategy for introducing anion vacancies into semiconductors.

Hydrogen Production from Nickel Sulfide Nanoparticle Films
Researchers from Kyoto University and the University of Tokyo have used layer-by-layer assembly to create stabilized films of nanoparticles for electrocatalytic hydrogen evolution.

EUROMAT2017 Conference Celebrates Its 15th Edition
This years’ EUROMAT2017 conference will take place in Thessaloniki, Greece, 17-22 September.

Tuning the Redox Properties of Perylene Diimide in Organic Rechargeable Batteries
Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research demonstrate a simple and effective approach for tuning the redox properties of perylene diimides as high-voltage cathodes for organic sodium-ion batteries.

Plasma Pretreatment Processes Improve Plastic Coatings Twofold
A new study shows that propanol-based plasma pretreatment of plastics not only improves adhesion of coatings to plastics but improves the coatings themselves as well.

Human Well-Being and Climate Change Mitigation
What is human well-being – and why does it matter for climate change mitigation?