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COF-5-based TiO₂ and AuNP composites for UV/H₂O₂-assisted photocatalytic degradation of 4-nitrophenol

This study demonstrates that COF-5-based composites, particularly TiO₂@COF-5, significantly enhance the UV/H₂O₂-assisted photocatalytic degradation of 4-nitrophenol by improving substrate accessibility and charge-transfer efficiency compared to individual components.

Keziah Janice Imanuela, Ronald Sanjaya, Alfin Kurniawan, Jindrayani Putro, Suryadi Ismadji, Astrid Rahmawati, Osamu Shim (…)2026-09-01
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Effective diffusion in sharp-front reactive transport experiments

This study presents a closed-form analytical solution for sharp-front reactive transport in porous media, demonstrating that the experimentally inferred effective diffusion coefficient fundamentally differs from the intrinsic molecular diffusion coefficient due to coupled advection-diffusion-thermodynamic effects, a framework validated through Portland cement carbonation experiments under various flow conditions.

Viktoriya M. Yarushina, Reinier van Noort, Yury Y. Podladchikov, Yannik F. Schneider2026-09-01
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Optimization Performance of Li-ion Pouch Cell Battery: Modification of Carbon Anodes Derived from Cocoa Pod Husk through Silica Composite with Various FeCl₃ Concentrations

This study demonstrates that modifying cocoa pod husk-derived carbon anodes with geothermal silica and FeCl₃ activation yields a porous composite with a high surface area of 616.304 m²/g, achieving a specific capacity of 405.56 mAh/g and a prototype voltage of 3.083 V, thereby confirming its suitability for optimized Li-ion pouch cell battery applications.

Yunita Triana, Muhammad Fathur Rozi, Muhamad Farhan Nafaldy, Ade Wahyu Yusariarta Putra Parmita, Winardi Dian Wahyu Prat (…)2026-09-01
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Comparative DFT Investigation on the Structural and Electronic Properties of MgO and ZnO NPs Doped PEO-Based Nanocomposite Polymer Electrolyte Systems

This study utilizes DFT calculations and XRD analysis to demonstrate that doping PEO-based polymer electrolytes with MgO and ZnO nanoparticles reduces crystallinity and narrows the HOMO-LUMO band gap, thereby enhancing ion coordination and electrochemical stability for next-generation energy storage systems.

Shweta Agrahari, Satya Pal Singh2026-09-01
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Thermodynamic Modeling and Waste Valorization for Sustainable Self-Glazed Ceramic Tiles Using Induction Furnace Slag

This study demonstrates that incorporating manganese and silica-rich induction furnace slag into ceramic tile formulations, guided by thermodynamic modeling, enables the production of high-performance, self-glazed tiles at reduced firing temperatures while effectively valorizing metallurgical waste.

S Sadakat Sharif, Rexona Khanom, Sazzad Ahmad, Bima Satritama, M Akbar Rhamdhani, Muzahidur Rahman Chowdhury, Wahidur Ra (…)2026-09-01
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Living hydrogels with catalytic function grown from engineered yeast co-cultures

This paper presents an engineered living material system that utilizes co-cultured yeast strains and cellulose nanofibrils to directly grow catalytic, protein-based hydrogels with superior viscoelastic properties, thereby replacing complex chemical fabrication with a simplified biological growth process.

Salla Koskela, Karoliina Elfving, Cleopatra Siders Silva, Maaria Malkamäki, Jenni Klemola, Venla Laitinen, Koray Malcı (…)2026-09-01
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Layer-specific effects of ultra-speed sintering on the translucency and microstructure of yttria-gradient zirconia

This study demonstrates that ultra-speed sintering induces layer-specific microstructural changes in yttria-gradient zirconia, significantly reducing the translucency of the incisal layer due to increased grain size and residual pores while altering phase composition, thereby reversing the natural translucency gradient between the incisal and cervical layers.

Hye-Jeong Shin, Mi-Hyang Cho, Hyo-Joung Seol2026-09-01
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The 103Pd-DOTMP complex for conversion electron and Auger electron therapy of bone metastatic tumor cells

This study demonstrates that while the synthesized [103Pd]Pd-DOTMP complex is stable, its efficacy for bone metastasis therapy is significantly limited compared to beta-emitting alternatives due to the short range of conversion and Auger electrons and the lack of nuclear localization in cells.

Geeva Prasanth Annamalaisamy, Magda Piątkowska, Monika Łyczko, Katarzyna Zawadzka, Ulli Köster, Aleksander Bilewicz2026-09-01
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Multiscale microscopic characterization of cosmetic foundation pigments: relating microstructure to optical finish, coverage, and perceived texture

This study establishes a quantitative structure–property–perception framework for cosmetic foundations by correlating multiscale microscopic characterization of pigment microstructure with instrumental measurements of optical finish and coverage, as well as consumer sensory evaluations, to derive actionable design rules for formulation and digital commerce.

Seung Hyun Oh, Seung Min Oh2026-09-01