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Green Synthesis and Physicochemical Characterization of Zno-Modified Fe₂O₃ Nanoparticles for Environmental Applications

This paper presents a novel framework integrating Hierarchical Cognitive Neuro Forecasting (HCNFF) and Adaptive Quantum Automation Intelligence (AQAI-Net) to optimize the green synthesis of ZnO-modified Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles and achieve high-accuracy prediction of their photocatalytic and adsorption performance for environmental remediation.

Pradeep Kumar Singh, Vinod Kumar Naidu Pamuluri, Seelam Navya Sree, Vipulsinh Rajput, A Saravanan, Ankit Punia, Bipin Su (…)2026-07-30
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S-Modified Graphene Nanosheet for Selective Adsorptive Desulfurization: Experimental Characterization, Extractive Metallurgy, and DFT Investigation

This study demonstrates that sulfur-modified graphene nanosheets (S-GNS) serve as a highly selective and regenerable adsorbent for desulfurizing petroleum, effectively removing aromatic sulfur compounds via synergistic π–π stacking and donor–acceptor interactions in liquid hexane while allowing easy gas-phase regeneration.

Ehsan H. M. Alaameri, Qusay Al-Obaidi, Mohammed K. Al. Mesfer, Khursheed B. Ansari2026-07-30
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DFT‑Elucidated α-ZrP/Phosphorus-Nitrogen Co-Doped Hollow Carbon Spheres Composite for Highly Sensitive Electrochemical Detection of Moxifloxacin

This study reports a highly sensitive electrochemical sensor for moxifloxacin detection based on an α-ZrP/phosphorus-nitrogen co-doped hollow carbon spheres composite, where DFT computations and experimental data reveal that phosphorus doping optimizes pyridinic-N content and adsorption energy to achieve superior sensing performance in real-world samples.

Yuan Jin, Yanhong Zhang, Jinxia Yao, Nanke Ma, Guangli Li2026-07-30
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Immobilization of β-galactosidase on activated bentonite clay nanoparticles and evaluation of galactooligosaccharides production using paneer whey

This study demonstrates that immobilizing β-galactosidase on glutaraldehyde-functionalized bentonite clay nanoparticles significantly enhances the enzyme's stability and storage life while increasing galactooligosaccharide production from paneer whey compared to the free enzyme, although further improvements are needed to optimize reusability.

Deepak Deepak, Manoj Kumar CT, Supreetha S, Sathish Kumar MH, Jayaraj Rao K, Priyanka Singh Rao2026-07-30
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Enhanced removal of iodine from wastewater in the presence of two-step sulfo and amine functionalized polyvinylchloride

This study demonstrates the synthesis and characterization of a novel sulfo- and amine-functionalized polyvinyl chloride sorbent that effectively removes radioactive iodine from wastewater, achieving a maximum adsorption capacity of 705 mg/g through a process best described by Langmuir isotherm and pseudo-second-order kinetic models.

Davronbek Bekchanov, Suyun Khushvaktov, Abdulla Saidov, Changhua An, Xintai Su, Peter Lieberzeit, Mukhtarjan Mukhamediev2026-07-30
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Preliminary performance screening of cubic CeO₂ supported bimetallic catalysts for CO₂ hydrogenation

This study presents a preliminary performance screening of four distinct bimetallic catalysts supported on cubic CeO₂ for CO₂ hydrogenation, identifying CuNi/CeO₂ as the top performer for CO₂ conversion and FeCu/CeO₂ for CO production, while explicitly noting that the results reflect formulation-level trends rather than intrinsic mechanistic effects due to variations in metal composition, ratios, and synthesis routes.

Muhammad Usman Aslamᵃ, Sajjad Azizᶜ, Ayyaz Ahmadᵇ, Qi Liuᵃ2026-07-30
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Enhanced Downstream Processing of 2,3-Butanediol through Salt Alcohol Aqueous Two-Phase Extraction

This study demonstrates an integrated and economically viable process for the efficient separation and purification of 2,3-butanediol from complex broths using an optimized isobutanol/potassium phosphate aqueous two-phase extraction system coupled with distillation, achieving over 98% recovery and enabling effective recycling of both solvent and salt.

Pramod Gawal, Sweta Lataye2026-07-30