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Photophysical and Antimicrobial Study of N,N'-Bis(salicylidene)ethylenediamine Schiff Base Metal Complexes (M = Zn(II), Ni(II), Co(II), Cr(II), Fe(III), V(IV), Cu(II), Pd(II))

This study synthesizes and characterizes a series of N,N'-Bis(salicylidene)ethylenediamine Schiff base metal complexes with various transition metals, revealing that metal coordination enhances crystallinity and photoluminescence (notably for Ni and Zn) while significantly improving antimicrobial activity, with Pd and Cu complexes showing the strongest antibacterial and antifungal effects, respectively.

S. R. Khandekar, R. S. Palaspagar, S. R. Kelode2026-09-08
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Optimization of Baicalin Samples Characterization by MALDI-TOF MS

This study optimizes MALDI-TOF MS parameters, particularly by using low laser intensity to minimize in-source dissociation, to accurately characterize and quantify bioactive flavonoids in *Scutellaria baicalensis* extracts and commercial baicalin samples, achieving highly purified preparations with over 50% baicalin content.

Giuseppina Scalzo, Domenico Carmelo Carbone, Paolo Maria Riccobene, Grazia Maria Letizia Consoli, Daniela Clotilde Zampi (…)2026-09-08
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A Zero-Dimensional Copper (II) Supramolecular Compound: Synthesis, Characterization, BSA Binding, Antioxidant, Antibacterial and Anticancer Activity

This study reports the synthesis and characterization of a novel zero-dimensional supramolecular copper(II) compound that exhibits selective antibacterial activity against *Shigella flexneri*, potent cytotoxicity against ovarian cancer cells, and enhanced antioxidant properties upon binding to bovine serum albumin, all while maintaining high biocompatibility.

Saeide Keshavarzi, Khosro Mohammadi, Payam Hayati, Beheshteh Gholamshahi, Somayyeh Gharibi, Arezoo Khoradmehr, Pascal Re (…)2026-09-08
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Multielement Characterization and Chemometric Evaluation of Commercial Tomato Samples

This study utilized ICP-OES and chemometric techniques to analyze eleven elements in 49 commercial tomato samples, revealing significant variability in mineral composition and identifying two distinct patterns of elemental variation through Principal Component Analysis and Hierarchical Cluster Analysis.

Rafael F. Jesus, Adriana S. Lima, Caio S.A. Felix, Icaro S. A. Porto, Francisco A.S. Cunha, Sergio L.C. Ferreira2026-09-08
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The Role of Chromia Volatilization During Oxidation of Ni-based Alloys in Static Laboratory Air Containing Ambient Humidity

This study demonstrates that even in static laboratory air without intentional water vapor, ambient humidity causes significant chromia volatilization in Ni-based alloy 725, a phenomenon that follows a modified paralinear model with weak temperature dependence and is often overlooked in oxidation research.

Richard P. Oleksak, Martin Detrois, Paul D. Jablonski, Scott E. Crawford2026-09-08
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Evaluation of Toxicity and Antibacterial Activity of Sr²⁺-Substituted β-Tricalcium Phosphate Prepared by the Polymeric Precursor Route

This study demonstrates that strontium-substituted β-tricalcium phosphate synthesized via the polymeric precursor route maintains non-toxicity while exhibiting enhanced antibacterial activity against *S. aureus*, particularly at a 5 mol% doping concentration.

S. L.C. Matias, J. R.S. Farias, R. P. Feitosa, J. N. Silva, P. M.P. Ferreira, G. A. Neves, J. A. Osajima, E. C. Silva Fi (…)2026-09-08
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Boosting the Supercapacitor Performance of CuWO 4 Deposited on Ni Foam

This study demonstrates that monophasic triclinic CuWO₄ nanocrystals synthesized via coprecipitation and heat-treated at 500 °C, when deposited on Ni foam, function as high-performance supercapacitor electrodes exhibiting a specific capacitance of 954.6 F g⁻¹, 97% retention after 5,000 cycles, and exceptional energy and power densities of 96.66 Wh kg⁻¹ and 809.9 W kg⁻¹, respectively.

E. P. Ribeiro, S. S. Eduardo, R. M.P. Silva, M. J.S. Costa, R. A. Antunes, F. A.A. Barros, R. S. Santos, L. S. Cavalcant (…)2026-09-08
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Controlled Crystallization of Lead-Free Cs3Bi2I9 Perovskite Nanocrystals via Continuous- Flow Ligand-Assisted Re-precipitation

This study demonstrates the controlled synthesis of lead-free Cs3Bi2I9 perovskite nanocrystals via a continuous-flow ligand-assisted re-precipitation method, resulting in thin films with a 1.8 eV bandgap and photovoltaic devices achieving a power conversion efficiency of 0.5%.

Gufran Umar Alam Shaikh, Fatin Farisha Alia Azmi, Erra Natasha Rasul, Siti Naqiyah Sadikin, Jegadesan Subbiah, Akrajas A (…)2026-09-08
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Study on Two-Step and Low-Temperature Wet Activation of Residual Carbon Derived from Coal Gasification Fine Slag and Its Electrochemical Performance for Supercapacitor

This study demonstrates that coal gasification fine slag-derived residual carbon can be effectively converted into high-performance supercapacitor electrodes via a two-step HNO₃ pre-activation and KOH activation process, yielding a material with enhanced surface wettability, a specific capacitance of 155 F g⁻¹, and exceptional cycling stability.

Xiaotian Wang, Jianan Wen, Bingxin Cai, Runguo Li, Zhangcai Zhou, Guoxiang Xin, Jinxiao Bao, Yao Wang, Jinling Song2026-09-08