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Research & science Synergistic Effects of Phosphorus Doping and Oxygen Vacancies on Formaldehyde Oxidation over CeO$_2$(111): A First Principles Investigation arXiv:2607.14972v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Using a combination of static and dynamic density functional theory simulations, we systematically investigated how phosphorus doping and oxygen vacancies on the CeO$_2$(111) surface influence the oxidation mechanisms of formaldehyde (HCHO). Our results reveal that P cations (P$^{5+}$) substitutionally replace Ce$^{4+}$ in the lattice, forming Ce$… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Scalable Fabrication of Diamond-on-Silica Heterostructures via High-Selectivity Deep ICP-RIE and Room-Temperature Bonding arXiv:2607.14978v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Single-crystal diamond is a leading material platform for high-power electronics and solid-state quantum technologies, yet many device architectures require micrometer-scale membranes with deeply etched features, patterned from commercially available substrates. In this work, we demonstrate a complete through-etch of a 16 {\mu}m -thick NV-doped si… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Modeling the Fatigue Behavior of Amorphous Polymers arXiv:2607.14994v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Prediction of material durability is both very important and very difficult. In many cases, material durability is measured by subjecting a sample to repeating oscillatory cycles (in shear or tension-compression) until it fails in either ductile or brittle fashion. Typically, the stress amplitude is denoted S, and the number of cycles N, so the re… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Ridge-Spin-Layer Coupling and Emergent Ridgetronics in 2D Altermagnets arXiv:2607.15009v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Extending valleytronics from discrete points to continuous lines in momentum space transforms dispersionless bands into a controllable degree of freedom. Here we introduce ridge--spin--layer coupling (RSLC) in two-dimensional (2D) altermagnets, where a one-dimensional continuous line of dispersionless electronic states (a ridge) in momentum space … arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Recent progress on liquid transport growth of quantum materials arXiv:2607.15032v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Liquid transport growth (LTG) is a horizontal flux growth technique that is closely analogous to chemical vapor transport, with the key distinction that a molten flux rather than a vapor serves as the transport agent. Unlike conventional flux growth, LTG spatially separates charge dissolution and crystal precipitation and couples them through cont… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Local magnetic correlations and light-sensitive centers in the Cr2AlC MAX phase arXiv:2607.15110v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Cr2AlC MAX phase is synthesized by high-pressure solid-state annealing and investigated as a candidate platform for optically responsive magnetism. Structural characterization confirms the formation of the Cr2AlC phase, while magnetic and optical-magnetic properties are examined by superconducting quantum interference device (SQUID) magnetometry, … arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Growth-controlled suppression of electrically active defects in CrSBr arXiv:2607.15120v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: In CrSBr, as in many crystalline materials, the type and density of defects are expected to strongly influence material behavior. Identifying the underlying atomic defect configurations and controlling their populations during growth are therefore important steps toward understanding and ultimately tailoring its rich magneto-electrical properties.… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Emergent d-wave altermagnetism in chlorine-adsorbed FeSe monolayer arXiv:2607.15197v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: The recent emergence of altermagnetism has opened new frontiers in condensed matter physics, yet material platforms capable of hosting both intrinsic altermagnetic order and superconductivity remain exceedingly rare. Here, based on symmetry analysis and first-principles calculations, we propose a realistic route to engineer robust altermagnetism i… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Hyperfine driven spin relaxation of charge carriers in metal-halide perovskites arXiv:2607.15224v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Spin relaxation of localized charge carriers in semiconductors is primarily governed by hyperfine interaction with the surrounding nuclear spin bath. While this mechanism is well-established in III-V bulk materials and quantum dots, its critical role in metal halide perovskites (MHPs) has only recently emerged. Their inverted band structure induce… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Phonons in low-dimensional confined systems: Emergent non-reciprocity in 1D arXiv:2607.14232v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: An important feature of solid-state or cold atom systems in low dimensions is the restricted oscillations of ionic/atomic degrees of freedom in the confining directions, for which the conventional phonon from canonical quantization is not an ideal description. In this work we propose a general recipe to introduce this feature to otherwise unrest… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Full-data accuracy with fewer labels for training and fine-tuning machine-learning force fields arXiv:2607.14486v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Machine-learning force fields (MLFFs) are reliable only near their training distribution, making efficient construction of diverse training sets a major bottleneck for both train-from-scratch and foundation fine-tuning workflows. Active learning can reduce this cost, but standard model-committee uncertainty is impractical for foundation MLFFs be… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Numerical and experimental framework for bending elasticity of highly flexible slender structures arXiv:2607.14594v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Slender structures are highly flexible, spanning several orders of magnitude in length scale. Their deformation depends on the slenderness of their cross sections, highlighting that the elasticity and geometry of structures are intrinsically coupled. The deformation of the cross-section becomes significant, particularly when tubes and pipes are … arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Spin fluctuation-mediated unconventional superconductivity in ThFeAsN from first-principles arXiv:2607.14677v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Superconducting (SC) pairing mechanism, origin of high $T_c$ and symmetry of SC order parameter in Fe-based superconductors are among the important unsolved problems in condensed matter and materials physics. We study the SC properties of ThFeAsN, a Fe-based high $T_c$ superconductor, by {\it ab initio} superconducting density functional theory … arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Plug Flow and Cavitation in Rough Lubricated Contacts: Molecular Dynamics of Single- vs. Two-Component Fluids arXiv:2607.15008v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: We present non-equilibrium molecular dynamics simulations of lubricated sliding between rough, deformable surfaces under conditions representative of boundary and mixed lubrication. One aim is to reduce the gap between highly idealized simulations of smooth interfaces and real, rough, load-bearing contacts. Another aim is to determine whether fa… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Neural operators solve inverse problems for constitutive model discovery arXiv:2607.15049v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Characterizing the mechanical response of materials traditionally requires solving optimization problems in which model parameters are calibrated or trained to minimize the discrepancy between model predictions and experimental data. This process can be computationally expensive and time-consuming. To overcome this limitation, we propose two neu… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Interaction energies of H$_2$ and CO on transition-metal surfaces computed by a range-separated hybrid van der Waals density functional arXiv:2607.15066v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Dissociative chemisorption (DC) of H$_2$ on the Cu(111) surface is a prototypical problem for understanding elements of heterogeneous catalysis [Science 326, 832 (2009)]. The challenge lies in modeling the reaction dynamics that in turn reflects a classical potential for atomic deformations, friction, and inelastic scattering. Here, I test the u… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Driven-dissipative superconductivity in moir\'e heterostructure without attraction arXiv:2607.15169v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Dissipative preparation of quantum order offers a route to superconductivity that does not rely on enhancing attractive interactions. Here we propose a driven-dissipative protocol to prepare superconductivity as a stationary state of a two-dimensional moir\'e heterostructure. The key ingredient is a bilayer moir\'e platform in which the layer de… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Magnetic Order in bilayer Ruddlesden-Popper Nickelates arXiv:2607.15228v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: The recent discovery of high-temperature superconductivity in the bilayer nickelate La$_3$Ni$_2$O$_7$ has led to extensive interest in the correlation physics of its normal state. Given that the superconducitivity develops near a density wave order in the phase diagram, it is important to elucidate the nature of this order. Based on the accumula… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science High-Q superconducting microwave resonators using MBE titanium nitride arXiv:2607.15230v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Using molecular beam epitaxy, we have realized thin films of titanium nitride (TiN) on c-plane sapphire that exhibit the lowest observed full-width at half maximum X-ray rocking curve width of 18 arcsec. Though the (111) oriented TiN exhibits an abrupt and crystalline interface with sapphire, for the first time we observe sub-surface defects in … arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Coulomb blockade in microscopic material defects as a source of decoherence and noise in solid-state quantum circuits arXiv:2607.15252v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: A critical limitation of solid-state quantum devices arises from the materials from which they are fabricated: uncontrolled surfaces, interfaces, and structural imperfections introduce numerous sources of loss and decoherence. Despite extensive efforts, linking these decoherence mechanisms to their microscopic material origins -- essential for d… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Grain Boundary Defect Production during Successive Displacement Cascades on a Tungsten Surface arXiv:2403.12261v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: The interaction of radiation defects with grain boundaries (GBs) governs damage tolerance in refractory materials for extreme environments. Tungsten (W), a leading plasma-facing material for fusion, will be subjected to coupled ion and neutron irradiation that degrades both surface and bulk properties. In this study, molecular dynamics (MD) si… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Modeling Compressive Instability in Two-Dimensional Ti2COx MXenes arXiv:2512.05166v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: In practical applications, MXenes are often subjected to a variety of loads, including compression. While their mechanical response under different loading conditions, such as tensile loading, has been extensively studied, their compressive instability remains largely unexplored. The compressive and post-buckling behavior of Ti2C and Ti2CO2 MX… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Melt-Quench Failures and Practical Solutions for Universal Machine-Learning Interatomic Potentials in Amorphous Structure Generation arXiv:2606.16385v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Generating experimentally relevant amorphous structures via melt-quench molecular dynamics is prohibitively expensive at the first-principles level. Universal machine-learning interatomic potentials (uMLIPs) could accelerate such simulations, but their reliability under non-equilibrium conditions remains unclear. Here, we examine eight leading… arXiv — cond-mat.mtrl-sci (Materials Science preprints) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Dual‐Functional Formic Acid Directs α‐Phase Perovskite Microcrystals From Industrial Precursors for High‐Yield and High‐Efficiency (>25%) Solar Cells ChemSusChem, Volume 19, Issue 14, 29 July 2026. ChemSusChem (Wiley) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Rational Design and Modulation of In2O3‐Based Catalysts for Efficient CO2 Hydrogenation to Methanol ChemSusChem, Volume 19, Issue 14, 29 July 2026. ChemSusChem (Wiley) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science The Application of Perovskite Oxides in Electrolysis of Seawater: A Review ChemSusChem, Volume 19, Issue 14, 29 July 2026. ChemSusChem (Wiley) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Steel Based Precious Group Metal‐Free High‐Performance Electrodes for Alkaline Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis ChemSusChem, Volume 19, Issue 14, 29 July 2026. ChemSusChem (Wiley) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Direct NMR Evidence of Distinct Cation‐CO2 Adducts in Asymmetric Phosphonium‐Based Aprotic N‐Heterocyclic Anion (AHA) Ionic Liquids ChemSusChem, Volume 19, Issue 14, 29 July 2026. ChemSusChem (Wiley) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Supply Chain Innovations for Food Waste and Loss: Systematic Literature Review and Future Research Agenda Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView. Business Strategy and the Environment (Wiley) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science New “living plastic” self-destructs in just 6 days without leaving microplastics Researchers have created self-destructing living plastic that uses engineered bacteria to completely break itself down when activated. The material degrades in just six days without creating microplastics, offering a potential new solution for single-use plastic waste. ScienceDaily — Materials Science · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Brain-first and body-first subtypes of Lewy body disease - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Beyond ESG Scores: Sustainability Readiness as a Domain‐Specific Organizational Capability Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView. Business Strategy and the Environment (Wiley) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Bartlett UCL 200 Global Policy Spotlight Initiative - UCL | University College London UCL News · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Bridging Climate Finance and Corporate Sustainability: The Mediating Role of Board Monitoring and Corporate Strategy in the Banking Sector Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView. Business Strategy and the Environment (Wiley) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Climate Change Exposure and Accruals Management: A Quasi‐Natural Experiment Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView. Business Strategy and the Environment (Wiley) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science The Corporate Sustainability Puzzle: From Additive Frameworks to the Dynamic Sustainability System (DSS) Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView. Business Strategy and the Environment (Wiley) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Broad Skills, Smaller Footprints? Generalist CEOs and Firm Biodiversity Exposure Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView. Business Strategy and the Environment (Wiley) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science UN report offers roadmap for sustainable blue economies A new United Nations report co-authored by researchers at the University of Portsmouth provides governments with a practical roadmap for building sustainable blue economies, as pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss place growing pressure on the marine and freshwater ecosystems that support billions of people and a global ocean economy worth US$2.2 trillion. Phys.org — Environment tag feed · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Co‐torrefaction of pine needles and pine cones: Synergistic effects on fuel properties and energy density Environmental Progress &Sustainable Energy, EarlyView. Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy (Wiley) · 17 Jul 2026 Research & science Low-Cost Monitoring of Spatiotemporal Changes in Forest Cover: Implications for Conservation in a Case in Quindío (Colombia) Globally, changes in forest cover and fragmentation are a conservation concern. Updated information on their state is required, but it is often costly and difficult to obtain. This study evaluated the feasibility of using low-cost technologies, such as freely available remote sensing data and software, to monitor spatiotemporal changes in forest cover and their relationship to landscape dynamic… Environmental Management (Springer) · 17 Jul 2026