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Eugenol-Enriched Alginate/Graphene Oxide Composites Crosslinked with Ba²⁺ and Fe³⁺: Synthesis and Structural Evaluation

This study demonstrates the successful fabrication of eugenol-enriched alginate/graphene oxide composites crosslinked with Ba²⁺ and Fe³⁺ ions, which exhibit synergistic mechanical stability, pH-responsive swelling behavior, and enhanced surface porosity suitable for the controlled delivery of hydrophobic bioactive compounds.

EMMY YUANITA, Sundusiyah Sundusiyah, Rosmala Noviyanti, Sudirman Sudirman, Maria Ulfa, Ni Komang Tri Dharmayani, Maulida (…)2026-10-19
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Sulphate removal from synthetic acid mine drainage by iron-impregnated coconut shell biochar: role of iron retention and surface accessibility

This study demonstrates that iron accessibility, rather than total iron loading, is the critical factor governing the efficiency of iron-impregnated coconut shell biochar in removing sulphate from acid mine drainage, with a precursor ratio of 0.7 g g⁻¹ yielding the optimal performance by maximizing surface-available iron without waste.

Yusron Sugiarto, Tine Aprianti, Sri Rizki Putri Primandari, Akhmad Adi Sulianto, Ahmad Zikrillah, Mingming Zhu2026-10-19
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Bio-Inspired Surface Engineering of Low-Content PVDF/TA Janus Membranes for Surfactant-Stabilized Water-in-Oil Emulsion Separation

This study presents a simple, eco-friendly vacuum-filtration method to fabricate low-content PVDF/TA Janus membranes with asymmetric wettability that achieve over 99% separation efficiency and high flux for surfactant-stabilized water-in-oil emulsions while maintaining excellent recyclability.

Syed Khizer Arshad, Shah Faisal Farid, Chang-Tang Chang2026-10-19
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Graphene Oxide Aerogels with Ultra-Low Thermal Conductivity

This study demonstrates that while graphene oxide hydrogels exhibit high thermal conductivity due to continuous networks, ultralight reduced graphene oxide aerogels with 99% porosity achieve an ultra-low thermal conductivity of 0.021 W/m·K through extensive phonon scattering, highlighting their potential for advanced thermal insulation applications.

George Gorgolis, Georgia Theodoropoulou, Stefanos Matsalis, George Paterakis, Aggeliki Karavioti, Nikos Koutroumanis, La (…)2026-10-19
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Influence of iron and cobalt on oxalic acid degradation during underwater non-thermal plasma treatment of simulated chemical decontamination effluents

This study demonstrates that the efficiency of underwater non-thermal plasma treatment for degrading oxalic acid in simulated chemical decontamination effluents is significantly influenced by the presence of iron and cobalt, as evidenced by the markedly slower degradation and persistent optical absorption observed in iron-only solutions compared to other compositions.

Ki-baek Shin, Kilyoung Ko, Sunjin Kim, Jong-bum Kim, Jin Kim, Jin-joo Kim, Jintae Hong, Yong Cheol Hong, Kangil Kim2026-10-19
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Green Rosemary Extract-Mediated Synthesis of Ag/Co/La2O3/Chitosan Nanocomposite for Multifunctional Antibacterial Activity and Simultaneous Removal of Binary Dyes from Water

This study reports the green synthesis of a multifunctional Ag/Co/La2O3/chitosan nanocomposite that effectively combines high-efficiency photocatalytic removal of binary methylene blue and crystal violet dyes with potent antibacterial activity, demonstrating excellent stability and reusability for sustainable wastewater treatment.

Awatif H. Alruwaili2026-10-19
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Ca-Doped BaCeO₃ Nanoperovskites for Enhanced Photocatalytic Degradation and Electrochemical Detection of Trimethoprim

Calcium-doped barium cerate (Ca–BaCeO₃) nanoperovskites, synthesized via a sol–gel method, serve as effective dual-functional materials that achieve high-efficiency visible-light-driven degradation of trimethoprim and exhibit sensitive electrochemical detection capabilities for the same pharmaceutical pollutant.

Goddanapura Basavegowda Yogesh, Mahadev Prema, Hosakere Doddarevanna Revanasiddappa, Gowdanakatte Rameshaiah Gagana, Gan (…)2026-10-19
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Lattice Distortion-Enhanced Cuproptosis Nanoplatform for Synergistic Catalytic-Autophagy Tumor Therapy

This study presents a lattice-distorted Dy₄-CuBi/GDY nanoplatform that synergistically enhances cuproptosis in osteosarcoma by amplifying catalytic activities and blocking autophagic flux via lysosomal targeting, thereby overcoming metabolic adaptation for efficient tumor eradication.

Chuwen Ma, Hanjie Wang, Zhengtian Li, Biying Tan, Yuting Ye, Tianjie Li, Jiahao Li, Haijuan Liu, Li Zheng, Ting Meng, Ji (…)2026-10-19