1.A new paradigm of material development:cross-scale collaborative design of structural-functional integration

Abstract:

With the continuous advancement of modern technology and the increasing demands on material performance,structurefunction integrated materials have become an important development direction in the field of materials science. The research progress in thesynergistic design of structure and function in ceramic materials is reviewed and analyzed,with emphasis placed on their applications in the synergistic optimization of mechanical and optical properties,photochromic intelligent response,enhancement of photocatalytic andelectrocatalytic performance,as well as proton conduction and energy storage. Through strategies such as microstructural regulation,elemental doping,and heterojunction design,significant advancements have been achieved in the multifuntional integration and performance breakthroughs of these materials in fields such as smart wearables,energh conversion,and storages. Finally,the review outlinesfuture development trends in the integration of structure and function in materials,particularly in areas such as AIassisted design,crossscale cooperative regulation,and the construction of intelligent systems. The relevant research findings can directly support thehighvalue utilization of rare earth resources in the Baiyun Obo region of Inner Mongolia and provide theoretical foundations and technical pathways for the industrialization of smart ceramics in the “Key Laboratory of Green Extraction and Comprehensive Utilization ofLight Rare Earth Metals”of the Ministry of Education.

Keywords: ceramic materials;performance optimization;photoelectrocatalysis;proton conductor;energy stora