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Functionalized biochar produced from sewage sludge: Cr (VI) removal and adsorption mechanisms

This study demonstrates that H₃PO₄-functionalized biochar derived from sewage sludge effectively removes Cr(VI) through a mechanism involving electrostatic attraction, complexation, and reduction to Cr(III), with adsorption efficiency increasing under acidic conditions and higher temperatures.

Mateus Aquino Gonçalves Gonçalves, Evanise Silva Penido, Luis Carlos Diniz, Luiz Roberto Guilherme, Teodorico Castro Ram (…)2026-08-05
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An Eco-Friendly Kenaf–Sisal Hybrid Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Composites as a choice of Conventional Fibre Board for High-Voltage Insulation Applications

This study demonstrates that alkali-treated hybrid kenaf–sisal fibre reinforced epoxy composites offer superior mechanical, thermal, and dielectric properties compared to conventional fibre boards, making them a promising eco-friendly alternative for high-voltage insulation applications.

C.Sasi kumar, S.Banumathi sembanan, T.Raja manikandan2026-08-04
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Operando X-ray scattering and pH tracking reveal a four stage crystallization pathway during calcium carbonate precipitation

By combining operando synchrotron SAXS/WAXS with simultaneous pH monitoring, this study elucidates a four-stage crystallization pathway for calcium carbonate that proceeds via a transient amorphous intermediate and supports a dissolution–reprecipitation mechanism.

Alain Gibaud, özgür Gülmez, Sandy Auguste, Basab Chattopadhyay, Rodrigo Sanches Pires, Seniz Ucar, Yuriy Chushkin2026-08-04
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Extending Minisci chemistry to direct radical amidation through metal-assisted substrate activation

This paper reports a metal-assisted strategy using AgF₂ to lower the LUMO energy of heteroarenes, enabling the first direct radical amidation of substrates like pyrazines with amino acid-derived amidyl radicals to form complex C–N bonds under mild conditions while preserving stereochemistry.

Jola Pospech, Niels Hildebrandt, Zohreh Amanollahi, Tobias Taeufer, Jessica Münster, Hans-Joachim Drexler, Olga Bokareva2026-08-04
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ZIF-Derived Fe/Co/Zn Ternary Metal Oxide Embedded N-Doped Carbon for Supercapacitor and Hydrogen Evolution Reaction (HER)

This study reports the synthesis of ZIF-derived Fe/Co/Zn ternary metal oxides embedded in N-doped carbon, which exhibit exceptional pseudocapacitive performance with a specific capacitance of 1070 F/g and robust hydrogen evolution reaction activity, making them promising multifunctional electrode materials for energy storage and conversion applications.

Zeinab M. Hassan, Fatma M. Elantabli, Mohamed A. Sultan, Hani Nasser Abdelhamid2026-08-04
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Effect of Silver Addition on the Mechanical and Biological Performance of a Newly Developed Multicomponent Magnesium Alloy

The addition of silver to a newly developed Mg-2Zn-1Mn-0.15Ca-0.1Sn alloy enhances its mechanical strength, machinability, and biological performance—including cell proliferation and antibacterial activity—despite a reduction in corrosion resistance, making it a promising candidate for biomedical implant applications.

K Renuga Devi, S Shivani, P.G Vishwa, V Varunalhayan, K G Sarath Chandran, Dondapati Sreekanth2026-08-04
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Physicochemical and ecological profiling of Iranian Sidr (Ziziphus spp.) honey: A chemometric approach toward authenticity and medical-grade standardization

This study establishes a comprehensive physicochemical and pollinological reference database for Iranian Sidr honey, demonstrating through chemometric analysis that environmental factors significantly influence its quality and distinctiveness, thereby providing a robust framework for authenticity verification and medical-grade standardization.

Akbar Nemati Parashkouh, Ahmad Reza Mehrabian, Parastoo Saniee, Mohammad Reza Faghihi2026-08-04
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Ambient polyol-mediated self-densification of wood into transparent, high-strength, and biodegradable bioplastics

This paper presents an ambient, polyol-mediated self-densification strategy that converts delignified wood into transparent, high-strength, and fully biodegradable bioplastics with exceptional thermal and chemical stability, offering a scalable and low-carbon alternative to conventional plastics.

Zhanhua Huang, Hongqing He, Houjuan Qi, Runze Hu, Dawei Zhao, Haipeng Yu2026-08-04
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Pillar Chemistry Controls Adsorption Pathways in Bentonite: Mechanistic Insights into Efficient Ampicillin Removal from Hospital Wastewater

This study demonstrates that synthesizing aluminium- and zirconium-pillared bentonite via a microwave-sonochemical hybrid approach significantly enhances ampicillin removal from hospital wastewater by expanding the clay's surface area and facilitating multi-mechanistic adsorption pathways, achieving maximum capacities of 73.67 and 59.17 mg/g respectively.

Prashant Pandey, Manisha Dhiman, Amit Pokhriyal, Chinenye Adaobi Igwegbe, Andrzej Białowiec, Lukasz Bobak2026-08-04