Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access Room temperature phosphorescent wood hydrogel Hydrogels with room temperature phosphorescence have potential in a number of applications, but mechanical properties can limit the potential. Here, the authors report a wood-based hydrogel with room temperature phosphorescence, by polymerization of acrylamide with delignified wood. Ruixia Liu, Hongda Guo & Zhijun Chen Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access Observation of edge bound states in the continuum at truncated silicon pillar photonic crystal Optical bound states in the continuum is a highly localized mode supported in various systems. Authors demonstrate such optical modes that propagate at the edge of truncated photonic crystal structures composed of an array of silicon pillars. Rodrigo Sato, Christian Vinther Bertelsen & Osamu Takayama Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access Transforming CO2 into advanced 3D printed carbon nanocomposites This work develops a method to sequester carbon emissions into valuable 3D printed materials. By combining a reactor cascade with advanced additive manufacturing, this system offers the ability for carbon utilization at scale, a crucial step for addressing climate change. Bradie S. Crandall, Matthew Naughton & Feng Jiao Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access Fully printed zero-static power MoS2 switch coded reconfigurable graphene metasurface for RF/microwave electromagnetic wave manipulation and control Here, the authors fabricate printed Ag/MoS2/Ag heterostructures that can be used as zero-static power switches. When combined with a printed graphene metasurface, the platform enables reconfigurable electromagnetic wave manipulation and control. Xiaoyu Xiao, Zixing Peng & Zhirun Hu Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access Engineering the electron localization of metal sites on nanosheets assembled periodic macropores for CO2 photoreduction Efficient photocatalytic conversion of CO2 into syngas is a promising but challenging technology. Here, the authors report a phase transformation method to produce Co sites with tunable electron localization on multi-dimensional architecture framework that can improve the syngas evolution kinetics. Wenyuan Lyu, Yang Liu & Yingwei Li Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access Polyethylene hydrogenolysis by dilute RuPt alloy to achieve H2-pressure-independent low methane selectivity Hydrogenolysis of waste polyolefins often produces excessive methane under low hydrogen pressure. Here, by using a dilute RuPt alloy, the authors successfully prevent sequential C–C bond cleavage, enabling flexible use of various hydrogen sources for localized plastic recycling. Qikun Hu, Shuairen Qian & Zhiqiang Niu Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access A one-step fabrication of soft-magnetic high entropy alloy fiber with excellent strength and flexibility Fe34Co29Ni29Al3Ta3Si2 high entropy alloy fibers with low coercivity and large plasticity are prepared. The fibers have a tensile strength of 674 MPa at 23% elongation, a coercivity of 8.1 Oe and a high Curie temperature of 770 K. Yan Ma, Zongde Kou & Jiawei Li Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access Tackling activity-stability paradox of reconstructed NiIrOx electrocatalysts by bridged W-O moiety One challenge remaining in the electrocatalysts for acidic water electrolysis is the activity-stability paradox. Here, the authors report a facile approach to tackle the challenge by introducing a bridged W-O moiety in NiIrOx electrocatalyst, enhancing the efficacy and stability simultaneously. Muhammad Imran Abdullah, Yusheng Fang & Haijiang Wang Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access Bioinspired adaptive lipid-integrated bilayer coating for enhancing dynamic water retention in hydrogel-based flexible sensors Hydrogel-based flexible sensors have potential in a number of fields, but mechanical properties can be compromised as a result of water evaporation. Here, the authors report a method for limiting of water loss by addition of a lipid-based coating to the surface of the hydrogel. Ming Bai, Yanru Chen & Bin Xue Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access Insights into the anomalous hardness of the tantalum carbides from dislocation mobility Using a combined computational-experimental approach, the authors determine that the long-observed anomalous hardness of the tantalum carbides can be attributed to a loss of dislocation plasticity on {111} planes at lower carbon contents. Brennan R. Watkins, C. Haas Blacksher & Christopher R. Weinberger Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access Observation of perovskite topological valley exciton-polaritons at room temperature Achieving propagating topological exciton polaritons at room temperature is challenging. Here, the authors demonstrate room-temperature valley-polarized topological polaritons with valley-dependent propagation in a perovskite lattice formed by two mutually inverted honeycomb lattices with a bearded interface. Feng Jin, Subhaskar Mandal & Rui Su Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access Self-assembly of 1T/1H superlattices in transition metal dichalcogenides van der Waals heterostructures and superlattices are interesting due to their emerging physical properties, but they are usually fabricated via complex top-down methods. Here, the authors report a chemical vapor transport method to synthesize NbSe2-based 1T/1H superlattice single crystals, showing hybridized electronic properties from the constituent layers. Chaojie Luo, Guohua Cao & Changgan Zeng Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access Long-term Doppler imaging of the star XX Trianguli indicates chaotic non-periodic dynamo Long-term Doppler imaging of star spots can provide information about stellar dynamos. Here, the authors show 16 years of Doppler imaging of star XX Trianguli, which indicates chaotic nonperiodic dynamo. K. G. Strassmeier, Zs. Kővári & T. Granzer Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access Surface reconstruction of wide-bandgap perovskites enables efficient perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells The defect-rich surface of wide-bandgap perovskite solar cells leads to severe interfacial carrier loss and phase segregation. Here, the authors reconstruct the surface through nano-polishing followed by passivation, achieving certified efficiency of 33.1% for perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells. Zheng Fang, Bingru Deng & Xipeng Xu Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access Photocatalytic therapy via photoinduced redox imbalance in biological system Disturbing the redox balance in anaerobic bacteria presents a promising but underdeveloped strategy for the treatment of difficult-to-cure diseases caused by anaerobic bacteria. Here, the authors report a photocatalytic system to perturb the redox balance in oxygen-free conditions, achieving photocatalytic therapy to treat periodontitis. Kun Zhou, Lili Du & Ben Zhong TangArticle 04 December 2024 | Open Access Topological flat bands in a family of multilayer graphene moiré lattices Twisted multilayer graphene structures composed of Bernal-stacked constituents are predicted to host flat moiré bands for several layer-number combinations. Here, the authors find an array of band insulators, correlated insulators, and topological states with notable similarities across different constructions. Dacen Waters, Ruiheng Su & Matthew Yankowitz Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access 19.5% Inverted organic photovoltaic with record long-lifetime via multifunctional interface engineering featuring radical scavenger The advance in improving the operational lifetime of organic solar cells is currently limited. Here, the authors report a radical scavenger capped zinc oxide nanoparticles as the electron transport layer, achieving operationally stable devices with efficiency of 19.47%. Jiaming Huang, Jiehao Fu & Gang Li Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access High proton conductivity through angstrom-porous titania This study shows that vacancy-rich titania monolayers are highly permeable to protons while remaining impermeable to helium with proton conductivity exceeding 100 S cm−2 at 200 °C and surpassing targets set by industry roadmaps. Yu Ji, Guang-Ping Hao & Pengzhan Sun Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access A stochastic encoder using point defects in two-dimensional materials This study demonstrates how point defects in 2D semiconductors can be harnessed for neuromorphic computing. By using random telegraph noise in WSe2 field-effect transistors, the researchers improve inference accuracy of noise-inflicted medical images. Harikrishnan Ravichandran, Theresia Knobloch & Saptarshi Das Article 04 December 2024 | Open Access Transparent ultrasonic transducers based on relaxor ferroelectric crystals for advanced photoacoustic imaging The authors develop a transparent ultrasonic transducer using Pb(In1/2Nb1/2)O3- Pb(Mg1/3Nb2/3)O3-PbTiO3 crystals, achieving enhanced sensitivity and bandwidth for photoacoustic microscopic imaging. This advancement enables dynamic microvascular monitoring, enhancing applications in brain research. Chaorui Qiu, Zhiqiang Zhang & Fei Li Article 03 December 2024 | Open Access Continuous-wave electrically pumped multi-quantum-well laser based on group-IV semiconductors The authors demonstrate electrically pumped continuous-wave operation of a SiGeSn/GeSn lasers. The devices are based on a multi-quantum-well design in a small footprint micro-disk cavity resulting in driving parameters compatible with on-chip operation. Lukas Seidel, Teren Liu & Dan Buca Article 03 December 2024 | Open Access Mimicking on-water surface synthesis through micellar interfaces On-water surface synthesis, characterized by enhanced reactivity, distinct selectivity, and confined reaction geometry, offers potential for synthesis but is currently limited by the requirement for a stable air-water interface. Here the authors present an approach that mimics on-water surface chemistry using micelles. Anupam Prasoon, Shaik Ghouse & Xinliang Feng Article 03 December 2024 | Open Access Unconditional quantum magic advantage in shallow circuit computation "Magic” is a resource in quantum computation that is believed to be important for quantum speedup, but the proofs of this have involved complexity assumptions or invoking a black-box oracle. Here, by constructing magic-required quantum pseudo-telepathy and converting it into a relation problem, the authors show an unconditional separation between constant-depth quantum circuits and magic-free ones. Xingjian Zhang, Zhaokai Pan & Guoding Liu Article 03 December 2024 | Open Access Boosting the circularly polarized luminescence of pyrene-tiaraed pillararenes through mechanically locking Due to their dynamic planar chirality, pillar[n]arenes are promising circularly polarized luminescence emitters but efficient solution state emission is a challenge due to the unit flipping and swing. Here, the authors report a mechanically locking approach for boosted dissymmetry factor values of pyrene-tiaraed pillar[5]arenes up to 0.015 through the formation of corresponding [2]rotaxanes. Jing-Lin Song, Chao Chen & Wei Wang Article 03 December 2024 | Open Access Self-healing actuatable electroluminescent fibres Alternating-current electroluminescent fibres hold promise as light sources for smart textiles and soft machines, yet they suffer from low durability and stability. Here, the authors report a bright, durable electroluminescent fibre that recovers from severing damage and remains stable for months, with omnidirectional magnetic actuation. Xuemei Fu, Guanxiang Wan & Benjamin C. K. Tee Article 03 December 2024 | Open Access An anticoagulant supercapacitor for implantable applications Implantable supercapacitors are promising for the use as energy supply devices within the body, but their utility is hindered by coagulation and thrombosis. Here, the authors report an implantable supercapacitor that exhibits good anticoagulant properties and cycling stability. Xiangya Wang, Meimei Yu & Fen Ran Article 03 December 2024 | Open Access Direct observation of ultrafast cluster dynamics in supercritical carbon dioxide using X-ray Photon Correlation Spectroscopy A transition from ballistic to diffusive motion within 10 ps is observed in supercritical carbon dioxide with X-ray photon correlation spectroscopy. Collisions of unbound molecules with clusters are responsible for the ultrafast momentum exchange. Arijit Majumdar, Haoyuan Li & Matthias Ihme Article 03 December 2024 | Open Access Low-valence platinum single atoms in sulfur-containing covalent organic frameworks for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution A sulfur-rich covalent organic framework with low-valence Pt single atom sites is reported for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution. The material was stable under reaction conditions due to reduced hydrogen desorption barriers and enhanced charge separation. Liangjun Chen, Guinan Chen & Yongwu Peng Article 03 December 2024 | Open Access Maximizing light-to-heat conversion of Ti3C2Tx MXene metamaterials with wrinkled surfaces for artificial actuators Metamaterials can combine materials with distinct properties to achieve desired optical properties. Here, wrinkled MXene metamaterials with nano- and micro-structured assembly maximize the photothermal effect, with promising uses like soft actuators Hwansoo Shin, Woojae Jeong & Tae Hee Han Article 03 December 2024 | Open Access Breaking the angular dispersion limit in thin film optics by ultra-strong light-matter coupling Thin film interference is integral to modern photonics; however, it inevitably leads to an undesired change of spectral characteristics with angle. Here, the authors overcome this fundamental limit by utilizing and tuning exciton-polaritons arising in ultra-strongly coupled microcavities. Andreas Mischok, Bernhard Siegmund & Malte C. Gather Article 03 December 2024 | Open Access Manipulating the symmetry of photon-dressed electronic states Strong light-matter interaction provides opportunities for engineering electronic symmetry on an ultrafast timescale by forming photon-dressed states called Floquet-Bloch states. Here, the authors observe parity manipulation of Floquet-Bloch states by light fields in a model semiconductor - black phosphorus. Changhua Bao, Michael Schüler & Shuyun Zhou Article 03 December 2024 | Open Access Designing Ni2MnSn Heusler magnetic nanoprecipitate in copper alloy for increased strength and electromagnetic shielding A designed copper alloy with Ni2MnSn nano-magnetic Heusler phases exhibits a yield strength of up to 1.5 GPa, and the attenuation degree of electromagnetic waves reaches 110 dB within the frequency range of 10 kHz to 3 GHz. Zhuoran Xia, Xiangyi Huang & Zhou Li Article 03 December 2024 | Open Access 3D variability analysis reveals a hidden conformational change controlling ammonia transport in human asparagine synthetase Working on human asparagine synthetase, Coricello et al show that combining 3D variability analysis (3DVA) of cryo-EM data with MD simulations is a valid approach to study conformation of amino acid side chains that might regulate enzyme function. Adriana Coricello, Alanya J. Nardone & Nigel G. J. Richards Article 03 December 2024 | Open Access Dual rectification of metabolism abnormality in pancreatic cancer by a programmed nanomedicine The activation of pancreatic stellate cells (PSCs) was found to promote the progression of Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) via metabolic crosstalk. Here, this group designs a liposome nanosystem encapsulating NF-κB inhibitor (TPCA-1) and CD71 aptamerlinked glucose transporter 1 (GLUT1) siRNA to dual rectify the metabolism abnormalities of PDAC cells and reverses the activated PSC to quiescence. Bowen Wu, Zhiqin Wang & Guangjun Nie Article 02 December 2024 | Open Access Topological transformation of synthetic ferromagnetic skyrmions: thermal assisted switching of helicity by spin-orbit torque The authors realize s helicity switching of hybrid skyrmions in [Pt/Co]3/Ru/[Co/Pt]3 multilayers using spin-orbit torque and thermal effects, enabling motion reversal. This method advances skyrmion-based spintronic devices for data storage and quantum computing. Kai Wu, Yuelei Zhao & Yan Zhou Article 02 December 2024 | Open Access Diffusion limited synthesis of wafer-scale covalent organic framework films for adaptative visual device The preparation of high quality crystalline covalent organic framework (COF) films without polymer contamination and controllable thickness is desirable for optoelectronic applications. Here, the authors report a diffusion-limited synthesis strategy for wafer-scale COF films with a controlled structure, thickness, patterning, and crystallization degree based on the adjustment of the precursor building block films. Minghui Liu, Junhua Kuang & Jianyi Chen Article 02 December 2024 | Open Access Microsecond triplet emission from organic chromophore-transition metal dichalcogenide hybrids via through-space spin orbit proximity effect Metal-organic charge transfer has been the inevitable core of microsecond triplet emitters. Here the authors hybridize organic chromophores with transition-metal dichalcogenides to realize microsecond phosphorescence without metal-organic ligand bonding. Jinho Choi, Healin Im & Jinsang Kim Article 02 December 2024 | Open Access Cationic covalent organic framework for the fluorescent sensing and cooperative adsorption of perfluorooctanoic acid The contamination of water by per- and polyfluorinated substances is a pressing global issue. Here, the authors explore a cationic covalent-organic framework for efficient detection and removal of perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) from water. Asmaa Jrad, Gobinda Das & Ali Trabolsi Article 02 December 2024 | Open Access Stress-eliminated liquid-phase fabrication of colloidal films above the critical crack thickness There is a critical crack thickness in the production of thin films. Here, the authors utilize the surface tension of the liquid to eliminate the stresses within the film and produce ceramic layers with a controllable thickness and shape. Shiyuan Liu, Ying Hong & Zhengbao Yang Article 02 December 2024 | Open Access Tailored chiral phosphoramidites support highly enantioselective Pd catalysts for asymmetric aminoalkylative amination The potential applications of remote electronic effect in Pd-catalyzed asymmetric transformations have remained largely unexplored. Here, the authors report a Pd-catalyzed enantioselective ring-closing aminoalkylative amination of aminoenynes enabled by rationally tuning the remote electronic property of BINOL-derived phosphoramidites. Suchen Zou, Zeyu Zhao & Hanmin Huang Article 02 December 2024 | Open Access Zeolite membrane with sub-nanofluidic channels for superior blue energy harvesting Blue energy from salinity gradients provides sustainable power. Here, authors show that NaX zeolite membranes deliver high power density for blue energy, outperforming conventional membranes and functioning effectively in challenging conditions, including high alkalinity. Ruicong Wei, Xiaowei Liu & Zhiping Lai Article 02 December 2024 | Open Access Uniaxial strain tuning of charge modulation and singularity in a kagome superconductor The authors report that tensile strain applied to CsV3Sb5 strongly suppresses the charge-density-wave (CDW) gap, increases the mass of the fermions at the higher-order van Hove singularity (HO-VHS) and drives the energy of the HO-VHS towards the Fermi energy. Further, they suggest an important role of the HO-VHS in superconducting pairing. Chun Lin, Armando Consiglio & Johan Chang Article 02 December 2024 | Open Access A thin film lithium niobate near-infrared platform for multiplexing quantum nodes This work demonstrates the necessary building blocks to realize large-scale multiplexed quantum networking nodes in a visible thin-film lithium niobate integrated photonics platform. Daniel Assumpcao, Dylan Renaud & Marko Loncar Article 02 December 2024 | Open Access Crystal OH mediating pathway for hydrogen peroxide production via two-electron water oxidation in non-carbonate electrolytes Two-electron water oxidation is an important strategy to generate H2O2 but it often requires carbonate electrolyte that will often limit its further application. Cu₂(OH)₂CO₃ tablet electrode is found to be able to efficiently produce hydrogen peroxide in noncarbonate electrolyte by a crystal OH mediating pathway. Ruilin Wang, Hao Luo & Zhuofeng Hu Article 02 December 2024 | Open Access Polarization entanglement enabled by orthogonally stacked van der Waals NbOCl2 crystals Van der Waals NbOCl2 crystal is a candidate platform for subwavelength thin film photon-pair sources. Here, the authors demonstrate generation of polarization entangled states from a two-layer stack of orthogonally oriented van der Waals crystal. Qiangbing Guo, Yun-Kun Wu & Cheng-Wei Qiu Article 02 December 2024 | Open Access Stacking selected polarization switching and phase transition in vdW ferroelectric α-In2Se3 junction devices The lack of information on the ferroelectric domain walls motion characteristics in α-In2Se3 hampers the understanding of the ferroelectric semiconductor junction device mechanism. Here, the authors report that the stacking order of van der Waals α-In2Se3 determines its ferroelectric domain wall type and phase transition pathway. Yuyang Wu, Tianjiao Zhang & Renchao Che Article 02 December 2024 | Open Access Seismic risk mitigation at Campi Flegrei in volcanic unrest The study investigates earthquake magnitude scenarios and seismic risk reduction policies for Campi Flegrei, a densely populated volcanic area in southern Italy, which is undergoing a bradyseism-related crisis in 2024. Iunio Iervolino, Pasquale Cito & Aldo Zollo Article 02 December 2024 | Open Access Quantifying surface tension of metastable aerosols via electrodeformation Atmospheric aerosols are often in metastable states. Here, the authors present a non-contact method for measuring the surface tension in single microdroplets using electrodeformation and Raman scattering, which enables precise measurement of such states. Vahid Shahabadi, Benjamin Vennes & Thomas C. Preston Article 01 December 2024 | Open Access Dynamic anti-correlations of water hydrogen bonds The strength of water’s hydrogen bonds is not just statistically distributed. Using ultrafast spectroscopy of isotopically dilute water the authors show that each water molecules preferentially donates one short and one long hydrogen bond. Lucas Gunkel, Amelie A. Ehrhard & Johannes Hunger Article 01 December 2024 | Open Access Selective light-driven methane oxidation to ethanol Methane (CH4) photocatalytic upgrading to value-added chemicals, especially C2 products, is significant yet challenging. Here the authors realize solar-driven CH4 oxidation to ethanol on carbon nitride modified with Cu9S5 and Cu single atoms with a record-high selectivity of ~95%. Fei Xue, Chunyang Zhang & Yong Xu Article 01 December 2024 | Open Access Probabilistic photonic computing with chaotic light A photonic computing platform using chaotic light for probabilistic arithmetic enables ultrafast, parallel processing. The system predicts classification and uncertainty simultaneously. The optical architecture allows efficient distribution evaluations at each output in a single time step. Frank Brückerhoff-Plückelmann, Hendrik Borras & Wolfram Pernice Article 01 December 2024 | Open Access Holistic numerical simulation of a quenching process on a real-size multifilamentary superconducting coil Flux jumps can lead to premature quenching and irreversible damage of superconducting magnets. Here, authors developed a GPU-optimized algorithm aimed at tackling the complex intertwined effects of electromagnetism, heating, and strain acting concomitantly on real superconducting coils. Cun Xue, Han-Xi Ren & Alejandro V. Silhanek Article 30 November 2024 | Open Access Photochemically-enabled, post-translational production of C-terminal amides C-terminal α-amidated peptides are attractive therapeutic targets, but preparative methods to access amidated pharmaceuticals are limited both on lab and manufacturing-scale. Here, the authors report a straightforward and scalable approach to the C-terminal α-amidation of peptides and proteins from cysteine-extended polypeptide precursors. David Hymel, Felix Wojcik & Michael R. Harris Matters Arising 30 November 2024 | Open Access Reply to: An approach to the resolution of the dispute on collective atomic interactions Nuno A. G. Bandeira, Ángel Martín Pendás & Cina Foroutan-Nejad Article 30 November 2024 | Open Access Enantioselective construction of C-B axially chiral alkenylborons by nickel-catalyzed radical relayed reductive coupling The catalytic asymmetric synthesis of axially chiral alkenes remains a challenge due to the lower rotational barrier, especially for longer stereogenic axis. Here the authors report a nickel-catalyzed atroposelective radical relayed reductive coupling reaction of ethynyl-azaborines with alkyl/aryl halides through a boron-stabilized vinyl radical intermediate. Weihua Qiu, Rencai Tao & Qiuling Song Matters Arising 30 November 2024 | Open Access An approach to the resolution of dispute on collective atomic interactions Pavel Polestshuk Article 30 November 2024 | Open Access Engineering enzyme conformation within liquid-solid hybrid microreactors for enhanced continuous-flow biocatalysis The engineering of an enzyme’s structural conformation and dynamic properties to promote its catalytic activity and stability outside cellular environments is challenging. Here, the authors combine the rationally designed liquid-solid hybrid microreactor with a tailor-made polyethylene glycol functional ionic liquid microenvironment to obtain a high level of control over the configuration of confined enzymes for practical continuous-flow biocatalysis. Xiaoting Hao, Shuo Wang & Hengquan Yang Article 30 November 2024 | Open Access A single nanophotonic platform for producing circularly polarized white light from non-chiral emitters The authors report a nanophotonic architecture consisting of a large-area hexagonal array of triskelia motifs, transferring its chirality to non-chiral materials placed atop and sustaining chiroptical resonances along the entire visible spectrum with luminescence dissymmetry factor up to 1 achieved. Jose Mendoza-Carreño, Simone Bertucci & Agustín Mihi Article 30 November 2024 | Open Access The transition-metal-dichalcogenide family as a superconductor tuned by charge density wave strength By mapping the superconducting gap, the critical field, and temperature in the metallic H-TMD family of superconductors, the authors find a universal relationship that holds over two orders of magnitude of the critical temperature across materials. Shahar Simon, Hennadii Yerzhakov & Hadar Steinberg Article 30 November 2024 | Open Access Ultraweak light-modulated heterostructure with bidirectional photoresponse for static and dynamic image perception High voltages/light intensities are typically needed to mimic human visual adaptability. Here, the authors present an image sensor array with low operation voltage that mimics synaptic functions with ultraweak light stimulation and performs image processing tasks accurately. Xun Han, Juan Tao & Jianhua Hao Article 30 November 2024 | Open Access Transcranial optogenetic brain modulator for precise bimodal neuromodulation in multiple brain regions Transcranial brain stimulation offers promising control of brain function. Here, the authors present a wireless transcranial optogenetic brain modulator for precise control of multiple brain regions, demonstrating its potential in studying complex behaviors and alleviating Parkinson’s symptoms. Hyogeun Shin, Min-Ho Nam & Il-Joo Cho Article 30 November 2024 | Open Access Origin of competing charge density waves in kagome metal ScV6Sn6 Competing charge density wave states were recently reported in the bilayer Kagome metal ScV6Sn6, but the mechanism remained unclear. Here the authors present a microscopic theory, highlighting the crucial role of anharmonic phonon-phonon interactions, and reconcile previous experimental and theoretical reports. Kang Wang, Siyu Chen & Bartomeu Monserrat Article 30 November 2024 | Open Access Metal-organic framework membranes with scale-like structure for efficient propylene/propane separation Easy-to-scale-up metal‒organic framework membranes with an anti-wear scale‒like structure and paralyzed lattices enable one-step acquisition of polymer‒grade propylene from a propylene/propane mixture. Lun Shu, Yuan Peng & Weishen Yang Article 30 November 2024 | Open Access Programmable spatial magnetization stereolithographic printing of biomimetic soft machines with thin-walled structures Programmable deformation and biomimetic behaviors are achieved by thin-walled soft machines with complex 3D structures and precise magnetization profiles fabricated by spatial uniform magnetic field-assisted stereolithography. Xianghe Meng, Shishi Li & Hui Xie Article 30 November 2024 | Open Access Phonon dispersion of buckled two-dimensional GaN The authors investigate phonon behaviors of buckled two-dimensional GaN, determining the phonon dispersion of buckled two-dimensional GaN, revealing a larger phonon band gap compared to bulk GaN. Zhenyu Zhang, Tao Wang & Xinqiang Wang