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Trichoderma longibrachiatum-mediated green synthesis of selenium nanoparticles: Optimization, characterization, and selective in vitro cytotoxicity against cancer cells

This study demonstrates the eco-friendly, statistically optimized biosynthesis of stable, spherical selenium nanoparticles using *Trichoderma longibrachiatum* cell-free filtrate, which exhibit selective cytotoxicity against various cancer cell lines while sparing non-malignant fibroblasts.

Khadiga A. Hasan, Noura El‑Ahmady El‑Naggar, Hoda M. Soliman, Khalid M. Ghoneem, Yasser M. Shabana2026-09-25
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Direct Conversion of Plastic Waste to Graphite at Room Temperature under Air via Solvent-Free Mechanochemistry

This study presents a solvent-free, ambient-temperature mechanochemical method using reactive metals to directly convert diverse plastic waste and biomass into high-quality graphite via a carbide-mediated pathway, achieving significant energy savings and enabling scalable carbon valorization for applications like batteries and pencils.

Ji-Hyun Jang, Bibhuti Kumar Jha, Jong-Chul Yoon, Cheng Qian, Seong-ji Ha, Feng Ding2026-09-25
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Optimizing High-Frequency Performance of Carbonyl Iron Powder-Based Soft Magnetic Composites via Magnesium Dihydrogen Phosphate Insulation Coating

This study demonstrates that coating carbonyl iron powder with 0.15 wt.% magnesium dihydrogen phosphate and annealing at 500°C creates a uniform insulating layer that significantly suppresses eddy current losses while maintaining high initial permeability and cut-off frequency, thereby optimizing the material for high-frequency power electronics applications.

Shuang Guo, Yanbing Ren, Zhe Yue, Wei Zhou, Chang Jiang, Xiuyuan Fan, Yuchen Mao, Guohua Bai2026-09-25
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Optimization and Electrochemical Evaluation of PVA assisted Electrospun Polyindole Nanofibers for Supercapacitors

This study demonstrates that polyindole nanofibers successfully fabricated via PVA-assisted electrospinning exhibit amorphous, uniform morphologies and deliver high specific capacitance (387 F/g) with excellent rate capability, confirming their potential as promising electrode materials for supercapacitor applications.

A. P. Bangar, A. P. Pariskar, A. S. Daryapurkar, Gunjan Verma, S. A. Waghuley2026-09-25
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Sustainable Valorization of Ceramic Waste for the Fabrication of Ceramic Membranes for As(V) Removal

This study demonstrates the sustainable fabrication of a high-performance ceramic membrane from industrial waste dust and sludge, which, after surface functionalization with polyamide 6 and Fe₂O₃, effectively removes 84% of As(V) from contaminated water while maintaining high flux and antifouling properties.

Sh. K. Amin, Aya Ashraf, Moustapha Salem Mansour, Samah Mustafa, Samar A. El-Mekkawi2026-09-25
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Multi-model Isoconversional kinetic and pyrolysis behaviour of waste sawdust towards its bioenergy potential

This study evaluates the bioenergy potential of waste mixed wood sawdust by characterizing its physicochemical properties and analyzing its thermal degradation kinetics and thermodynamics through multi-model isoconversional methods, confirming its suitability as an efficient feedstock for sustainable waste-to-energy systems.

Sonal Vithoba Tarkar, Deepraj Sarkar, Jyothi Acharya, Ranjeet Kumar Mishra, Srinivas Kini2026-09-25
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Construction of a CeO 2 /ZnO/NH 2 -MIL-101(Fe) Ternary Heterojunction for Efficient Visible-Light-Driven Photocatalytic Reduction of U(Ⅵ): Enhanced Charge Separation and Uranium Immobilization Mechanism

This study demonstrates that a synthesized CeO₂/ZnO/NH₂-MIL-101(Fe) ternary heterojunction significantly enhances visible-light-driven photocatalytic reduction of U(VI) to 95.1% efficiency by establishing multiple coupled interfaces that promote synergistic charge separation and electron transfer, while maintaining robust structural stability and recyclability.

Waeel Kamal A.A., Jing-Yang Wang, Xiao Kuang, Debang Liu, Meng Zhang, Yitung Chen2026-09-25
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Synthesis and design of nanostructured Mg(2-x) Gd x Ni(1-x)Al2O4 ferrites thin films for high performance EMI Shielding applications

This study demonstrates that Gd³⁺-doped Mg(2−x)GdₓNi(1−x)Al₂O₄ ferrite thin films, synthesized via a low-cost solution combustion method, achieve exceptional electromagnetic interference shielding efficiency of −26.25 dB (99.89%) in the 8–18 GHz range due to enhanced dielectric and magnetic loss mechanisms.

Koushalya P.R, Prathibha B. S, Manjunatha S.O, T. M Gurumurthy, Latha A.L Pasha, Ravikumar H. C, Syed Saleem Pasha, Apsa (…)2026-09-25
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Study of Nonlinear Optical Properties of Sodium Molybdate Dihydrate Doped Hippuric Acid Single Crystal

Sodium molybdate dihydrate-doped hippuric acid (HS) single crystals were successfully grown via slow evaporation and characterized as orthorhombic structures with high optical transparency, thermal stability, and promising nonlinear optical properties, including a laser damage threshold of 3.13 GW/cm² and an SHG efficiency of 0.84 times that of KDP, making them suitable candidates for optoelectronic and photonic applications.

Sangeetha G V, Vijayaraghavan G V, Priscilla J2026-09-25