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Thymol–Menthol Deep Eutectic Solvent as a Functional Additive for PEO-Based Solid Polymer Electrolytes

This study demonstrates that incorporating a thymol–menthol deep eutectic solvent (specifically at a 1:4 ratio) into a polyethylene oxide (PEO) matrix via solution casting enhances intermolecular hydrogen bonding and significantly improves the ionic conductivity of the resulting solid polymer electrolyte.

Koshini Sughendran, Siti Amira Mat Hussin, Rafizah Rahamathullah, Siti Khalijah Mahmad Rozi, Hafiza M.N.2026-10-23
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Graphene-Engineered NiFe-LDH Nanocomposites with Surface- Controlled Charge Storage for High-Performance Supercapacitors

This study demonstrates that a one-pot hydrothermal synthesis of NiFe-LDH nanocomposites with graphene significantly enhances specific capacitance, energy density, and cycling stability by improving electrical conductivity, increasing surface area, and preventing nanosheet agglomeration, thereby shifting the charge storage mechanism from diffusion-controlled to surface-controlled.

Ruhi Siddiqui, Moin Ali Siddiqui, A V Ullas, Manjunatha C, Prashant Kumar Gupta, Chandresh Kumar Rastogi2026-10-23
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Starch modification by tea polyphenols under ultrasonic power control: Digestive behavior and physicochemical characteristics

This study demonstrates that ultrasonic treatment, particularly at an optimal power of 288 W, effectively enhances the formation of yam starch-tea polyphenol V-type inclusion complexes with porous structures, thereby increasing resistant starch content, improving thermal stability, and significantly lowering the estimated glycemic index by hindering enzyme accessibility.

Dan Liang, Mingzhu Wang, Xinhua Xie, Lilin Cheng, Ziye Liu, Shuaishuai Zheng, Zhilu Ai2026-10-23
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Study on the Key Aroma Compounds of "Clear Floral Aroma" in Lichuan Black Tea and Their Changes during Processing

This study identifies ten key odorants responsible for the characteristic "clear floral aroma" of high-grade Lichuan black tea (cultivar Lichuanhong No. 1) and elucidates their formation mechanisms through glycoside hydrolysis, Strecker degradation, and fatty acid oxidation during the rolling and fermentation stages of processing.

Youyue Zhang, Hao Long, Guangxian Zhang, Kaipu Zhang, Zehua Sun, Lu Bi, Zhi Yu, Yuqiong Chen, De Zhang, Dejiang Ni2026-10-23
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Tuning Cellulose Nanocrystals from Hemp Agro-Waste: Effect of Reaction Time on Surface Properties, Wettability, and Biocompatibility

This study demonstrates that varying the ammonium persulfate oxidation reaction time allows for the tunable modification of surface properties and wettability of hemp-derived cellulose nanocrystals while maintaining their high mechanical strength and biocompatibility for biomedical applications.

Jesse A. Heacock, Mahboube Piryaee, Morgan Davis, Yan Li2026-10-23
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Multi-Dimensional Structural Fingerprinting for Quantitative Polymorph Comparison: A Comprehensive Topological Analysis of Sulfathiazole, Galunisertib and Aripiprazole Polymorphs

This paper introduces a robust, unit-cell-independent multi-dimensional topological fingerprinting framework that quantitatively compares organic crystal polymorphs across five structural categories, demonstrating its effectiveness in classifying and ranking sulfathiazole, galunisertib, and aripiprazole forms with superior correlation to COMPACK cluster matching compared to existing invariant descriptors.

Nikolaos Galanakis, David Hughes, Mark Tuckerman2026-10-23
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Investigation of Graphene-Filled Silicon–PU Form Composites for Pressure Sensing Applications

This study demonstrates that silicone-polyurethane foam composites filled with either graphene or iron dust exhibit pressure-responsive electrical properties, with the graphene-based composite showing superior conductivity at lower pressures and the iron-based composite outperforming it at higher compression levels, thereby establishing a foundation for low-cost flexible pressure sensors.

Karthik Pemmani, Deepak Awana, Umesh Kumar Dwivedi2026-10-23
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Crystal Structure, DFT Studies, Molecular Docking and In Vitro Antibacterial–Antifungal Evaluation of 2,4-Dinitro-1-naphthyl 4-Toluenesulfonate (PTN): A Combined Experimental–Theoretical Study with an Outlook on AI Applications

This study integrates single-crystal X-ray diffraction, DFT calculations, molecular docking, and in vitro screening to characterize the structural and electronic properties of the antimicrobial candidate 2,4-dinitro-1-naphthyl 4-toluenesulfonate (PTN), demonstrating its superior binding affinity to key pathogen targets and effective activity against drug-resistant strains compared to reference drugs.

G Ramachandran, charles kanakam2026-10-23
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Semi-empirical study of the molecular interaction of paracetamol with lignosulfonated ammonium, sulfur, calcium and sodium in acidic and basic aqueous environments

This semi-empirical study investigates the molecular interactions between paracetamol residues and various lignosulfonates in acidic and basic aqueous environments to evaluate their potential effectiveness as flocculating agents for removing this pharmaceutical pollutant from wastewater.

Pablo Javier Salazar Valencia, Luz Elena Bolívar Marinez, Servio Tulio Perez Merchancao2026-10-23