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Development and Phytochemical Characterization of an Ocimum–Hibiscus Herbal Microemulsion with Antibacterial Activity and In Silico ADME Prediction

This study developed and characterized a stable, chitosan-stabilized microemulsion containing *Ocimum tenuiflorum* and *Hibiscus rosa-sinensis* extracts that demonstrated promising physicochemical properties, cytocompatibility, and concentration-dependent antimicrobial activity against scalp-related pathogens, supporting its potential as a sustainable topical scalp-care formulation.

B Santhoshraman, K Jagajjanani Rao, Tarangini Korumilli2026-10-06
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Cellulose-Based Superabsorbent Hydrogels for Hygiene Applications: A Study of Absorbency Properties

This study develops fully bio-based cellulose and starch hydrogels crosslinked with citric acid and BTCA for hygiene applications, demonstrating that while optimized formulations achieve promising absorption under load and retention capacities, a fundamental trade-off exists between swelling kinetics and mechanical strength when modifying morphology.

Mirela A. Artner, Alfonso J. Dominguez, Richard A. Venditti, Joel J. Pawlak2026-10-06
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Coumarin Derivative Fluorescent Probe for Highly Selective and Sensitive Sequential Detection of Cu2+/S2- and Cell imaging

This study presents a coumarin-based fluorescent probe that utilizes an "ON-OFF-ON" strategy to achieve rapid, highly selective, and sensitive sequential detection of Cu²⁺ and S²⁻ with low detection limits, demonstrating practical utility through test strips and live cell imaging.

Lu-yu Tian, Bo-wen An, Rui-yong Jiang, Tao Zhu, Chan Huang, Ye Wang, Xiao-hua Cai2026-10-05
📄 chemistry

Investigation of Dielectric Response and AC Conductivity of NiO/ZnO Nanocomposites for High-Frequency Dielectric Applications

This study demonstrates that NiO/ZnO nanocomposites synthesized via chemical precipitation exhibit superior high-frequency dielectric performance, characterized by low dielectric loss and enhanced AC conductivity, making them promising candidates for advanced microwave and wireless communication applications.

sivaram Hari, Sriram S, Selvakumar D, Maxim Shevtsov, Hitesh Borkar2026-10-05