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Detection of Cd(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) Using a Fluorescent Chemosensor Based on a 1,3- Alternate Pyrene–Thiosemicarbazone Calix[4]arene

A newly synthesized 1,3-alternate calix[4]arene-based fluorescent chemosensor featuring pyrene–thiosemicarbazone units was developed and characterized as an effective 1:1 binding platform for the sensitive detection of Cd(II), Ni(II), and Cu(II) ions through pronounced fluorescence quenching.

Horacio Gómez‑Machuca, Cinthia Quiroga‑Campano, Claudio Saitz2026-09-03
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Chromogenic Spot and Test Tube Techniques for Qualitative Zinc Detection in Fortified Wheat Flour: Method Development and ICP-MS Validation

This study developed and validated rapid, field-deployable chromogenic spot and test-tube assays for qualitative zinc detection in fortified wheat flour, demonstrating high accuracy and agreement with ICP-MS reference methods to enable effective routine monitoring in resource-limited settings.

Tadesse G/Giyorgis, Adamu Belay, Masresha Tessema, Teshome Assefa2026-09-03
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Colorimetric Sensor Recognition of Cu²⁺, Fe²⁺, and Pb²⁺ Ions Using Curcumin-Derived Schiff Base Ligand

This study demonstrates that two curcumin-derived Schiff base ligands, CurAP and CurMP, serve as effective and selective colorimetric chemosensors for the visual detection of Cu²⁺, Fe²⁺, and Pb²⁺ ions in an aqueous-DMF mixture through the formation of 1:1 bidentate complexes, a mechanism further supported by conceptual density functional theory analysis.

Swathi Harithas, Chaitanya Lakshmi2026-09-03
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Study on the Removal of Cesium from Simulated Seawater using Ammonium Phosphomolybdate (AMP) and Natural Zeolite Alginate Microcapsules

This study demonstrates that ammonium phosphomolybdate (AMP) and natural zeolite immobilized in alginate microcapsules are effective, stable adsorbents for cesium removal from simulated seawater, with AMP-alginate exhibiting superior distribution coefficients and adsorption capacity compared to natural zeolite-alginate.

Chun-Liang Yeh, Pei-Yu Lin, Hsiang-Yu Kuo, Yu-Hung Wang, Shih-Chin Tsai, Chuan-Pin Lee, Yu-Yuan Lai, Chun-Hao Chen, Jian (…)2026-09-03
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Unveiling the Activity Descriptors for Metal Nanoclusters-N4C as Electrocatalysts through Machine Learning and Experimental Validation

This study combines high-throughput DFT screening, machine learning, and experimental validation to identify Ni₁₉@N₄C as a highly active, earth-abundant electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction, establishing local frontier orbital occupancy as a key descriptor for rational nanocluster design.

Arupjyoti Pathak, Srijib Das, Mukaddar SK, Tapas Kuila, Om Jadhav, Samrit Kumar Maity, Aniruddha Kundu, Ranjit Thapa2026-09-03
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Functional limits of chemical short-range order for hydrogen-resistant alloy design

This study demonstrates that despite being structurally detectable, chemically short-range order (CSRO) in FCC alloys like CoCrNi and Inconel 625 remains functionally silent regarding hydrogen diffusivity and embrittlement, thereby establishing a fundamental limit to its utility as a design lever for hydrogen-resistant materials.

David Silva, Xiao-Ye Zhou, Sara Marques, Dilson Silva dos Santos, Caio Martins, Vinícius Bacurau, Gustavo Bertoli, Guilh (…)2026-09-03
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Silica Aerogel as an Active Residue Modifier in Intumescent Coatings: Balancing Thermal Insulation, Adhesion and Char Evolution

This study demonstrates that incorporating 15 wt% hydrophobic silica aerogel into waterborne intumescent coatings optimally balances enhanced thermal insulation and active high-temperature residue modification with acceptable mechanical adhesion, establishing a rational strategy for next-generation fire-protective coatings that address both fire safety and building energy performance.

Yujia Fan, Nima Roeinfard, Yanzhuo Li, Ziwei Chen, Kewei Chen, Georgios Nikiforidis, Adham Hashibon, Buddha Deka Boruah (…)2026-09-03