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Fluorinated magnetic covalent organic framework-enhanced laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry and imaging for determination of perfluoroalkyl ether carboxylic acids

This study reports the room-temperature synthesis of a core-shell magnetic composite (Fe₃O₄@F-COF) that serves as a dual-functional adsorbent and inorganic matrix, enabling highly sensitive laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry and imaging for the detection and quantification of emerging perfluoroalkyl ether carboxylic acids in environmental and biological samples.

Yanfang Zhao, Jun Wang, Rabah Boukherroub, Ke Jia, Sabine Szunerits, Lu Liu, Xiangrong Chen, Xiangfeng Chen2026-09-03
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Research Trends in Biodegradable Polymers (PLA and PEF) for Sustainable Plastic Waste Management: A Bibliometric Study

This bibliometric study analyzes 2,048 Web of Science articles from 2000 to 2025 to map the rapid growth, global collaboration, and thematic evolution of research on biodegradable polymers PLA and PEF, highlighting their potential for sustainable waste management while identifying key challenges in standardization and scalability.

Muhammad Mobin Siddiqi, Maryam Ikram, Muhammad Nihal Naseer2026-09-03
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Revealing the Critical Role of In-Plane Charge Transport in Large-Scale Organic Photovoltaics

This study establishes that enhancing in-plane molecular stacking in the active layer is critical for minimizing efficiency losses during the scaling of organic solar cells, enabling record-high efficiencies for large-area and flexible modules by optimizing lateral charge transport.

Yanming Sun, Junjie Zhang, Xiaoming Li, Xiaopeng Duan, Siwei Luo, Jiali Song, Jinfeng Liu, Xunchang Wang, Xiaoxiao Peng (…)2026-09-03
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Hierarchical Cotton Pulp Fiber-Microfibrillated Cellulose Separator for Long- Cycle-Life Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries

This study presents a biodegradable, hierarchical cotton pulp fiber-microfibrillated cellulose separator that significantly enhances the cycling stability and mechanical performance of aqueous zinc-ion batteries by effectively suppressing dendrite growth and parasitic reactions.

Shuai Ding, Xiaoquan Zhu, Qingtao Ma, Yujie Jing, Lihong Jiang, Huimin Zhou, Aoxuan Wang, Xin Xia2026-09-03
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Design and construction of CuS functionalized superhydrophobic cellulose paper with effective oil/water separation, and photothermally boosted antimicrobial and anti-/deicing performances

This study presents a CuS-functionalized superhydrophobic cellulose paper, fabricated via a polydopamine-mediated in situ coating strategy, which integrates efficient oil/water separation with robust photothermal-driven antibacterial, anti-icing, and deicing capabilities for versatile industrial applications.

Teng Chen, Yunjiang Wo, Xin Li, Wenwei Tang, Jie Yang, Jinhui Hou, Zhaojian Gao2026-09-03
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Direct valorization of real acid mine drainage into MgAlFe-LDHs: structural evolution, sulfate fixation, and anionic pollutant removal

This study demonstrates a sustainable, anion-free route for directly converting real acid mine drainage into highly crystalline MgAlFe-LDHs that simultaneously fix sulfate and remove dissolved metals, while the resulting functional materials exhibit significant potential for adsorbing subsequent anionic pollutants like methyl orange and Cr(VI).

Jierong Wang, Junyu Ren, Dong Zhang, Meng Zhang, Ruijie Guo, Peide Han, Hong Yan2026-09-02
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7Biorefinery of Schisandra chinensis Vine Waste: An Integrated Green Process Coupling Deep Eutectic Solvent Extraction with Electrodialysis for Lignan Recovery

This study establishes a sustainable, integrated biorefinery process that combines water pretreatment, ultrasonic-assisted deep eutectic solvent extraction, and electrodialysis to efficiently recover high-value lignans from *Schisandra chinensis* vine waste with significantly improved yields compared to conventional methods.

Changhai Sun, Yumeng Zhang, Huinan Cui, Ping Xiu, Pingyuan Wang, Xinran Zhang2026-09-02
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Hollow Bowl‑Like MXene/FeNi3 Heterostructures for Electromagnetic Wave Absorption and Photo‑Thermo‑Electric Conversion

Inspired by bioinspired architecture, this study constructs hollow bowl-like MXene/FeNi3 heterostructures that synergistically integrate high-efficiency electromagnetic wave absorption with stable photo-thermo-electric conversion, offering a versatile platform for next-generation multifunctional materials.

Na Chen, Fang-Yuan Yi, Zhen-Jie Guan, Kang-Jun Wang, Jian-Tang Jiang2026-09-02
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Nanomaterial-Based Electrochemical Sensing of Heavy Metals in Complex Food Matrices: Challenges from Material Design to Analytical Performance

This review examines recent advancements in nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensors for detecting heavy metals in complex food matrices, highlighting the role of nanostructured materials in enhancing sensitivity while also exploring emerging technologies like wearable devices and AI-assisted systems.

Vaibhav Sharma, Ananya Sabu, Garima Awasthi, Mahipal Singh Sankhla, Kumud Kant Awasthi, Anuj Sharma, Anjali Awasthi, Ank (…)2026-09-02
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The effect of lanthanum and iodine co-doping on the photosensitive properties of chemically-bath-deposited PbS films

This study demonstrates that co-doping chemically-bath-deposited PbS films with lanthanum and iodine synergistically enhances their photosensitivity, particularly at low LaCl₃ concentrations, by forming surface oxides and increasing the proportion of nanoparticles within the polycrystalline structure.

Larisa Maskaeva, Timofey Bokov, Elena Mostovshchikova, Vladimir Voronin, Oleg Eltsov, Andrey Pozdin, Irina Miroshnikova (…)2026-09-02