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Investigation of the microstructure and mechanical properties of the Al-13.8 wt. % Mg 2 Si- Zr cylinder fabricated by the centrifugal casting

This study demonstrates that adding Al-5Zr to an Al-13.8 wt.% Mg2Si alloy during centrifugal casting refines the Mg2Si particle morphology, alters the fracture mode from cleavage to ductile dimples, and significantly enhances the hardness and tensile strength across all radial layers of the resulting functionally graded cylinder.

M. Ghayebloo2026-08-14
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The Influence of the Bleaching Process on the Production of Nanocellulose From Eucalyptus

This study demonstrates that varying bleaching sequences have no statistically significant impact on the yield or dimensions of nanocellulose produced from *Eucalyptus urograndis* pulp, indicating that acid hydrolysis is the primary governing factor and allowing for greater flexibility in selecting industrial pulp qualities.

Claudia Rodrigues Oliveira, Gustavo Ventorim, Margarida Juri Saeki, Iliane Rodrigues Oliveira2026-08-14
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Geographic modulation of the phytochemical profile of Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray

This study demonstrates that the phytochemical profile of *Tithonia diversifolia* in Espírito Santo, Brazil, exhibits significant spatial and temporal variation driven by geographical location and phenological stage, with Santa Teresa samples showing the greatest chemical divergence and variability over a decade.

Ana Cavallieri Zatta, Isadora Maria Coelho Vieira, Lucas Evangelista dos Santos, Maria Gabriela Pissinati Trindade, Miri (…)2026-08-14
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Valorization of Petroleum coke into High-Quality Few-Layer Graphene through Liquid-Phase Exfoliation

This paper presents a scalable, non-oxidative method that converts low-value petroleum coke into high-quality, few-layer graphene nanosheets with high conductivity and stability through sequential isopropanol pre-treatment, thermal desulfurization, and CO₂-assisted liquid-phase exfoliation.

Masfer Alkahtani, Yahya Alzahrani, Abdulmalik Alessa, Abdulaziz Alromaeh, Majed Aljomah, Faisal Alghannam, Fahad Albaqam (…)2026-08-14
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Valorization of local Indonesian sago starch into hard carbon as anode materials for sodium-ion batteries

This study demonstrates that hard carbon anodes derived from local Indonesian sago starch via a urea-assisted hydrothermal route exhibit superior electrochemical performance for sodium-ion batteries, achieving a high reversible capacity of 265 mAh g⁻¹ after 100 cycles due to beneficial nitrogen doping, large interlayer spacing, and a sphere-like morphology.

Andreas Arie Arenst, Haryadi Wibowo, Budi Husodo Bisowarno2026-08-13
📄 chemistry

Heavy Metal Removal from Electroplating Wastewater Using Polymer Ligand Composed of Bamboo Cellulose

This study demonstrates that a bamboo cellulose-based poly(amidoxime) ligand, synthesized via grafting and amidoximation, effectively removes heavy metals from electroplating wastewater with high adsorption capacities and up to 99% recovery efficiency under pH-dependent monolayer adsorption conditions.

Md Lutfor Rahman, Hananie Haizubeira Senor, Mohd Sani Sarjadi, Sazmal Effendi Arshad, Mohd Hafiz, Shaheen M. Sarkar, San (…)2026-08-13
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Synergistic SiO2@DPPA flame retardancy for enhancing flame retardancy and thermal insulation in epoxy resin

This study demonstrates that incorporating 2 wt% of synthesized SiO₂@DPPA into epoxy resin, alongside SiO₂ aerogel and OMMT, significantly enhances flame retardancy and thermal insulation by reducing heat release and smoke production by over 40% while maintaining robust mechanical properties.

Zhaolong Xiang, Le Fu, Zhisheng Nong, Hongtao Tian, Yongtao Wang, Tinannan Man, Shanshan Guo2026-08-13
📄 chemistry

Study on the crystallographic orientation dependent electrochemical corrosion rates of platinum.

This study employs an ab initio model to elucidate the intrinsic relationship between crystallographic orientation and electrochemical corrosion rates of platinum, revealing a specific sequence of corrosion susceptibility that aligns with experimental data and provides a theoretical basis for predicting corrosion resistance and guiding electrode engineering.

Cong Ning, Yue Shen, HaiNi Jin, YuDong Sui, SiXie Li, Ming Wen, YeHua Jiang2026-08-13