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Chitosan/PVA nanocomposite incorporated with Momordica charantia extract and green synthesized zinc oxide nanoparticles for combating multidrug resistant diabetic foot ulcer pathogens and accelerating wound healing

This study demonstrates that a green-synthesized chitosan/PVA nanocomposite film incorporating Momordica charantia extract and zinc oxide nanoparticles effectively combats multidrug-resistant diabetic foot ulcer pathogens and accelerates wound healing through enhanced antimicrobial activity and fibroblast migration while maintaining biocompatibility.

Vipina Vinod T N, Nakshathra Anil S, Rajeena Kavanat Beerahassan, Nishad Keethedath, Vijeesh V, Jos V Stanley, Sabu Thom (…)2026-08-12
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Flexible FeCo@(SiO2/C) hybrid nanofibers with hierarchical interfaces for microwave absorption and ablation-resistant property

This study presents flexible FeCo@(SiO₂/C) hybrid nanofibers with hierarchical interfaces that synergistically achieve high-performance microwave absorption and exceptional ablation resistance, making them ideal for wearable electromagnetic protection in extreme high-temperature environments.

Bo Xiong, Qihui Sun, Tao Zeng, Chuankai Yang, Xiong He, Jingsong Zhang, Yang Guo, Shengzhe Zhao, Suyun Tian, Junwei Wang (…)2026-08-12
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Effects of Ultrasonic Atomization Parameters on the Properties of Sn-58Bi Powder and Its Application in Ultrasonic-Assisted Soldering

This study systematically investigates how ultrasonic atomization parameters influence the morphology and composition of Sn-58Bi solder powder, demonstrating that optimized conditions yield high-quality powder capable of forming strong solder joints with a maximum shear strength of 44.7 MPa in ultrasonic-assisted soldering applications.

Xiaofeng Yang, Haodi Li, Dingying Ren, Hao Lan, Xiaoqiang Hu, Qian Wang, Peng Yu2026-08-12
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Fluorine-Free Superhydrophobic BiFeO₃@g-C₃N₄/TEOS-PDMS Cotton Fabric with Magnetic Recoverability for Oil–Water Separation and Z-Scheme Photocatalytic Dye Degradation

This study presents a fluorine-free, magnetically recoverable BiFeO₃@g-C₃N₄/TEOS-PDMS coated cotton fabric that achieves highly efficient gravity-driven oil-water separation and Z-scheme photocatalytic dye degradation through a durable, eco-friendly hybrid coating.

Agah Oktay Özdemir, Bülent Çağlar2026-08-12
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A Novel Benzimidazole-π-Bridge-Dicyanoisophorone-Type Near-Infrared Fluorescent Probe for Rapid Monitoring of Hydrogen Sulfide Based on a Cascade Thiolysis Strategy

This paper presents a novel near-infrared fluorescent probe, N-Bu-DCIB-2DNP, which utilizes a cascade thiolysis strategy to rapidly and sensitively detect hydrogen sulfide with dual emission signals, demonstrating successful application in visual test strips for spoiled food and real water samples.

Jiali Zhao, Ruyu Liu, Minqi Xie, Shuang Wang, Shumin Jiang, Hua Zhang, Chuanxiang Liu2026-08-12
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Eggshell-based adsorbent for enhanced municipal solid waste gasification: Effects on product yields, CO₂ adsorption capacity, and ash characteristics

This study demonstrates that incorporating waste eggshells as a dual-function CO₂ adsorbent and catalyst in municipal solid waste gasification significantly reduces CO₂ emissions while enhancing hydrogen and carbon monoxide yields, ultimately improving overall process efficiency through effective calcium-based carbon capture.

Naila Amin, Zakir Khan, Ian Waston, Aisam Hussain, Abdul Hannan Zahid2026-08-11
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Effect of Silicon-Vanadium co-Doping on Corrosion Resistance and Tribological Behaviour of Spark Plasma Sintered CoCrMn Medium-Entropy Alloys

This study demonstrates that co-doping spark plasma sintered CoCrMn medium-entropy alloys with silicon and vanadium, particularly at a 2.5Si-2.5V composition, significantly enhances microhardness, densification, wear resistance, and corrosion performance by promoting a dendritic microstructure and the formation of a protective passive film.

R Sithole, L.R Kanyane, N. Malatji, M.B Shongwe, V. Tau2026-08-11