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Novel 3D porous TMU-12 metal–organic framework based on cobalt clusters, a promising material for fabricating flexible supercapacitor electrodes

This study introduces the cobalt-based metal–organic framework TMU-12 as a highly stable and competitive active material for flexible supercapacitor electrodes, demonstrating a specific capacitance of 206.93 F·g⁻¹ and exceptional cycling retention of 90.85% after 2000 cycles without requiring chemical modification.

Hamideh Mohammadian-Sarcheshmeh, Mohammad Mazloum-Ardakani, Meysam Safari2026-08-28
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Water-unlocked formation of active oxygen vacancies in perovskite fuel-cell cathodes

By partially substituting Y with Yb in perovskite fuel-cell cathodes, researchers discovered that water in humid air unlocks the formation of active oxygen vacancies near redox-active cations by occupying vacancies near redox-inactive cations, thereby doubling oxygen reduction reaction activity and enabling stable, high-performance protonic ceramic fuel cells.

Mengran Li, Desheng Feng, Tianjiu Zhu, Hengyue Xu, Vanessa K. Peterson, Anita D'Angelo, Penghui Yan, Xiaoyang Du, Xiaohe (…)2026-08-28
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Ni–Co–S/MOF@ Functionalized MWCNT Composite as a High-Performance Electrode Material for Symmetric Supercapacitors

This study demonstrates that a hydrothermally synthesized Ni–Co–S/MOF@F-MWCNT ternary composite serves as a high-performance electrode for symmetric supercapacitors, delivering a specific capacitance of 820 F g⁻¹, excellent cycling stability, and an energy density of 41.40 Wh kg⁻¹ through the synergistic integration of porous sulfide domains and conductive carbon nanotubes.

Mehran Mehravar, Hossein Dehghani, Ali Ehsani2026-08-28
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CuO/Fluorinated Graphite Photothermal Superhydrophobic Coatings: Gradient Synergistic Modulation for Anti- and De-icing Applications

This study presents a CuO/fluorinated graphite photothermal superhydrophobic coating fabricated on copper contact wires via a two-step spray process, which synergistically combines hierarchical micro/nano architecture for passive anti-icing and high-efficiency photothermal conversion for active de-icing to effectively mitigate ice accretion on electrified railways.

Chaopeng Liu, Ziqi Liu, Enfan Cao, Yan Lin, Yunyun Duan, Yihan Zhang, Liangliang Xiong2026-08-28
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p-Phenylenediamine-bridged periodic mesoporous organosilica with accessible amine sites for efficient CO2 adsorption under mild conditions

This study reports the synthesis of p-phenylenediamine-bridged periodic mesoporous organosilica (PPDA-PMO) via a co-condensation route, which demonstrates superior CO2 adsorption capacity and reusability under mild conditions due to its accessible and cooperative amine sites within an ordered mesostructure.

Maryam Mahnampour, Mohammad G. Dekamin2026-08-28
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Sonochemical Reduction and Immobilization of AgNPs on PCL Nanofibers for Stable Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Substrates

This study demonstrates a simple sonochemical method for simultaneously reducing and immobilizing silver nanoparticles onto electrospun PCL nanofibers to create stable SERS substrates, identifying that a 0.5 mM AgNO₃ precursor concentration yields optimal signal enhancement by balancing nanoparticle loading with minimal aggregation.

Aliakbar Ebrahimi, Erhan Piskin2026-08-28
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Transforming Conventional Polystyrene Microplates into Versatile Platforms for Nucleic Acid Immobilization via One-Step Acid Treatment

This study demonstrates that a one-step hydrochloric acid treatment effectively transforms conventional polystyrene microplates into versatile, amine-functionalized platforms for covalent nucleic acid immobilization, enabling sensitive high-throughput detection of oncogenic microRNAs and pathogen-derived DNA sequences via a sandwich hybridization assay.

Ikram Chahri, Hasna Mohammadi, Ahmed Abdala, Aziz Amine2026-08-28
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Influence of Waste Glass Powder on Rheology, Printability and Mechanical Properties of Alkali-Activated Materials for 3D Concrete Printing

This study demonstrates that incorporating 30% waste glass powder into alkali-activated materials optimizes the balance between printability and mechanical performance for 3D concrete printing while reducing embodied carbon by approximately 35% compared to conventional cement mortar.

Tianyu Sun, Jeung-Hwan Doh, Zhongyuan Ren, Dominic E.L. Ong2026-08-28