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Cerium oxide modified biochar as an adsorbent for efficient phosphorus recovery

This study demonstrates that cerium oxide-modified biochar, synthesized from bamboo via a hydrothermal method, significantly enhances phosphorus adsorption capacity and rate through a spontaneous, endothermic chemisorption process driven by abundant surface hydroxyl groups, offering an effective solution for phosphorus recovery and eutrophication control.

Lang Wang, Zhiyi Sun, Haitao Sha, Hui Wang2026-08-10
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COF-AgNPs Nanoenzymes Combined with Multimodal Machine Learning for Dual-model Detection of Hg 2+ in Aquatic Products

This study presents a rapid, high-performance dual-model detection system for mercury (Hg²⁺) in aquatic products that integrates a COF-AgNPs nanozyme colorimetric sensor with multimodal machine learning to achieve low detection limits, strong anti-interference capabilities, and 96.08% accuracy within 5 minutes.

Fuhou Li, Lulu Ye, Jingyi Ye, Zhiwei Xu, Qi Ming, Yumeng Guo, Yachen Wang, Junhuan Wang, Weixia Wang, Jinri Chen2026-08-10
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Harnessing Post-excitation Evolution of Radical Clusters via Spatially Coherent Vacuum Ultraviolet Irradiation for Enhanced Chemical Transformations

This study demonstrates that continuous spatially coherent vacuum ultraviolet irradiation actively controls the dynamic evolution of radical clusters by inducing symmetry breaking and shifting reaction potential wells, thereby significantly enhancing the degradation efficiency of complex pollutants like PFAS beyond traditional kinetic limitations.

Wenjun Sun, Yanei Xue, Che Liu, Guoqing Jiang, Ranlong Xu, Yuanna Zhang2026-08-10
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Effects of Seed Size and Shoulder Angle on CdZnTe Crystal Growth by Traveling Heater Method

This study demonstrates that while non-isodiametric seeds with shoulder structures can reduce costs and enable grain enlargement in CdZnTe crystal growth via the Traveling Heater Method, the resulting intensified thermoelastic stress and parasitic edge grains lead to larger Te inclusions and voids that degrade detector performance, making the planar 0° shoulder configuration the optimal choice for achieving superior electrical properties.

Jijun Zhang, Chaohui Gu, Bin Zhai, Yifan Wu, Bo Zhang, Kexin Zhang, Xiangkun Zhang, Xiaoyan Liang2026-08-10
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The Effect of Fe Content on the Microstructure and Properties of Cast Al7Si0.3Mg Alloy

This study systematically investigates how varying iron content (0.2–1.2 wt.%) in cast Al7Si0.3Mg alloys influences the evolution of iron-rich phases and the resulting microstructure and mechanical properties, revealing that while moderate iron levels can enhance high-temperature stability, excessive iron leads to detrimental needle-shaped β-AlFeSi phases that significantly degrade ductility, toughness, and fatigue life.

Yang Yang, Xuhai Xiong, Yandong Yang, Ziming An2026-08-10
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Effects of Ca2+ doping on the Structure and electric properties of Bi4Ti3O2 - BaBi4Ti4O15 based ceramics

This study demonstrates that A-site Ca²⁺ doping in Bi₄Ti₃O₁₂–BaBi₄Ti₄O₁₅-based intergrowth ceramics significantly enhances orthorhombic lattice distortion and raises the Curie temperature to 708 °C, with the optimal composition (BBITKC-0.7C) exhibiting excellent high-temperature piezoelectric performance and thermal stability suitable for demanding applications.

Chong Zhao, Na Tu, Chaoqun Chen, Yan Hong, Yunjing Chen, Chao Chen, Xing Nie, Xiangping Jiang2026-08-10
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Long-term radiance evolution of a tritium-powered radioluminescent device based on a cellulose aerogel loaded with Y2O3:Eu3+ microphosphors

This paper reports the first systematic 16-month monitoring of a tritium-powered radioluminescent device based on Y2O3:Eu3+-loaded cellulose aerogel, revealing an atypical non-monotonic radiance evolution that suggests complex sequential mechanisms within the material and highlights its potential for long-term implantable photobiomodulation applications.

Irene Muñoz Velasco, Maxime Jay, Sébastien Garcia-Argote, Grégory Pieters, Sonia Sousa Nobre, Olivier Renard, Pierre Ble (…)2026-08-10
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Strength Properties of High-Performance Concrete with Green Banana (Musa acuminata, AAA Group) Peel Ash as Partial Cement Replacement

This study demonstrates that incorporating 5% green banana peel ash as a partial cement replacement in high-performance concrete enhances both mechanical strength and durability due to its pozzolanic properties, whereas higher substitution levels significantly degrade performance.

Abdirashid Abdullahi Mohamed, Sani Aliyu Abubakar, Ahmed Abdirizak Dirie, Paul Yohanna, Farhan Nuur Adan2026-08-10
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Utilization of Microcrystalline Cellulose Derived from Sugarcane Bagasse (Saccharum officinarum) in Gelatin-Based Edible Film Extracted from Bovine Hide

This study demonstrates that incorporating 15% microcrystalline cellulose derived from sugarcane bagasse into bovine hide gelatin significantly enhances the mechanical strength, durability, and homogeneity of edible films, with the optimal 85:15 formulation achieving a tensile strength of 2.074 MPa and improved water vapor resistance.

Halimatuddahliana Nasution, Hamidah Harahap, Ayuni Yustira, Nashfin Nazli Rasyid, Anugrah Pria Triananda2026-08-10