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Preparation and Salt-Resistant Water Shutoff Performance of Cationic Hydrophobically Associating Polymer Gel PADL

A novel cationic hydrophobically associating polymer gel (PADL) was synthesized and characterized, demonstrating superior injectability, thermal stability, and salt-resistant water shutoff performance in high-salinity fractured reservoirs due to its dense 3D porous network and synergistic electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions.

Shun Liu, Wenmeng Duan, Cunchuan Zheng, Ming Li, Xiang Bai, Bidong Zhou, Jieping Li, Yang Li2026-08-24
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A humidity-buffering and visually indicative wood substrate for passive microclimate control in museum display cases

This study demonstrates that low-temperature ultrasonic co-impregnation of poplar wood with glycerol and anthocyanin creates an eco-friendly, dual-functional substrate that passively buffers humidity and visually indicates moisture changes, offering an effective solution for the preventive conservation of wooden artifacts in museum display cases.

Lin Shi, Ting He, Guangyao Cui, Li Zeng2026-08-24
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Sequential template-mediated synthesis of interstitially boron-incorporated intermetallic Pt-M nanosheets

This paper presents a sequential template-mediated strategy that successfully integrates interstitial boron into ultrathin ordered intermetallic Pt-M nanosheets without sintering or disordering, resulting in highly active and durable catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction.

Jong Wook Hong, Hafidatul Wahidah, Hwang Hyun Wook, Bae Jin-Gyu, Ghufran Azizar, Kyeong Hoon Moon, Whang Youngjoo, Ji Ho (…)2026-08-24
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Enhanced Sacrificial-Agent-Free Photocatalytic N₂ Reduction over a Co₃O₄/ZnS Heterojunction

This study demonstrates that a Co₃O₄/ZnS heterojunction fabricated via in situ deposition significantly enhances sacrificial-agent-free photocatalytic nitrogen reduction to ammonia by improving light utilization and charge separation, achieving a rate of 607.6 µg h⁻¹ gcat⁻¹ with a 2:1 mass ratio.

Shenbin Fu, Xinjie Wang, Zhengcheng Liu, Jiahui Hao, Wenjing Li, Xinchang Chen, Jiajun Li, Qikun Zhang2026-08-24
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Sustainable, Short and One-Pot synthesis of a Mirabegron Advanced Intermediate free from Genotoxic compounds and Toxic Reagents

This paper presents a sustainable, one-pot synthesis of a Mirabegron advanced intermediate that integrates esterification, reductive amination, and nitro reduction to eliminate genotoxic intermediates and hazardous reagents while significantly reducing solvent usage, processing steps, and operational hazards for large-scale manufacturing.

Prashant Arun Patil, Dilip R. Birari, Pritesh B. Kardile, Mubarak Ali Sayyad, Rohit A. Dengale, Dattatray A. Chadar2026-08-24
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Glass formation and selective crystallization link Chinese purple octagonal prisms with lead barium glass

This study reveals that Chinese purple octagonal prisms and lead-barium glass originate from a shared high-temperature reaction system, where local liquid formation, component redistribution, and selective crystallization govern the coexistence of barium copper silicates and lead-barium silicate glass within a single artifact.

Jingyi Hu, Feng Sun, Yanglizheng Zhang, Yuyao Zhang2026-08-24
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SGDC–ZnO Composite Electrolyte for Semiconductor-Ionic Fuel Cells: Optimization of Mass Ratio and Heterointerface Mechanism

This study demonstrates that optimizing the mass ratio of ZnO and SGDC in a composite electrolyte creates abundant heterointerfaces that significantly enhance ionic transport and suppress electronic leakage, resulting in a 58% increase in power density for low-temperature semiconductor-ionic fuel cells.

Jie Zhang, Dongdong Gao, Shuhan Feng, Linlin Lu, Zhiwen Wang, Chenggang Li2026-08-24
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Enhanced photocatalytic degradation of Dichlorvos in aqueous solution using visible light-induced N-dopped TiO 2

This study demonstrates that nitrogen-doped TiO₂ synthesized via the sol-gel method with an N:Ti ratio of 1:20 serves as a highly efficient, stable, and reusable photocatalyst for the visible light-induced degradation of the organophosphate pesticide dichlorvos in aqueous solutions.

Fnu Adnan, Fnu Sarwat, Farah Muhammad Zada, Fnu Kalsoom, Saman Gul, Rahim Shah, Fatima Khitab, Mohammad Sohail, Adnan Sh (…)2026-08-24
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Study on Flame Retardancy and Smoke Suppression of Silicone Rubber Foam Containing Aluminum Hydroxide and Carbon Molecular Sieve

This study demonstrates that incorporating aluminum hydroxide and carbon molecular sieve into silicone rubber foam via physical blending creates a synergistic system that significantly enhances flame retardancy and smoke suppression by forming a dense SiO₂/char barrier layer, achieving a UL-94 V-0 rating and substantial reductions in heat release and smoke production at optimal loadings.

Furu Kang, Zibo Tian, Jun Deng, Xin Yi, Kai Wang, Xiangliang Tian, Congmeng Hao, Lin Li, Shuaijing Ren, Zujin Bai, Chunh (…)2026-08-23