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Target-Induced Stimuli-Responsive Liquid Crystal for Colorimetric Detection of Aflatoxin B1 via MnO 2 Nanosheet- Mediated Catalysis

This study introduces a novel colorimetric biosensor for the rapid and label-free detection of Aflatoxin B1 in food, utilizing a target-induced mechanism where aptamer binding releases glutathione to decompose MnO2 nanosheets and inhibit TMB oxidation, resulting in a visible "color-off" signal with high sensitivity and specificity.

Yi Wei, Xinhui Xie, Jiajie Chen, Huilong Chen, Zehui Zhang, Dai Lu, Qian Zhao2026-10-22
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Influence of microstructure on the erosive-wear resistance of JIS SKH57 high-speed tool steel

This study demonstrates that tempering JIS SKH57 high-speed tool steel at 525°C significantly enhances its erosive-wear resistance through a prominent secondary hardening effect and strain-induced martensitic transformation, while slower cooling rates influence the formation of secondary carbides within the matrix.

Huynh Kinh Luan Ngo, Kaoru Yamamoto, Tomohiro Ikeda, Tetsuya Okuyama, Yuzuru Sawada2026-10-22
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Sequential application of hydrothiolation and hydrosilylation reactions for the synthesis of new polyorganosiloxanes

This paper presents a method for synthesizing new polyorganosiloxanes by sequentially applying hydrothiolation and hydrosilylation reactions to silicones containing both Si-Vin and Si-H groups, demonstrating its effectiveness for the targeted introduction of diverse functional fragments with good conversion.

Inga Frank, Ilia Krizhanovskiy, Andrey Tiulkin, Andrey Ratnikov, Elizaveta Manokhina, Maxim Temnikov, Anton Anisimov2026-10-22
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Crystal structure and electrochemical analyses of a multi-component cocrystal of cobalt(II) complexes of pyridine-2,6-dicarboxylic acid: Improving energy storage performance of hybrid device using redox active Electrolyte

A newly synthesized multi-component cobalt(II) cocrystal featuring mixed nuclearity complexes was structurally characterized and demonstrated enhanced energy storage performance as an electrode material in hybrid devices, particularly when paired with a redox-active electrolyte to achieve high energy density and excellent cycling stability.

Javed Hussain Shah, Ali Hamza, Muhammad Shahbaz, Saeed Ahmad, Maham Saeed, Shahzad Sharif, Nosheen Kanwal, Muhammad Rizw (…)2026-10-22
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Alcohol-Mediated Controlled Cationic Photopolymerization of Vinyl Ethers for Programmable Additive Manufacturing

This study introduces an alcohol-mediated controlled cationic photopolymerization of vinyl ethers that utilizes readily available alcohols as chain-transfer regulators to enable the high-resolution 3D printing of programmable, tunable, and functional polymer networks with broad material versatility.

Jian Zhu, Yuan Wang, Xiaofeng Pan, Juntao Hu, Wenhui Li, Xiangqiang Pan, Jiajia Li2026-10-22
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Phytochemical Investigation, In Vitro Radical-Scavenging Capacity, and Brine Shrimp Toxicity Profile of the Wild Orchid Dendrobium tortile Lindl. from Bangladesh

This study demonstrates that the wild orchid *Dendrobium tortile* from Bangladesh is a rich source of phytochemicals with significant in vitro antioxidant activity, particularly in its roots, while exhibiting moderate toxicity in brine shrimp assays, suggesting its potential as a natural antioxidant source that requires further safety and bioavailability evaluation.

Selina Akther Lipa, Kamrul Huda, Kazi Mohammad Mesbaul Alam2026-10-22
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Efficient oxygen evolution reaction of FeCoNiWx medium entropy alloy film electrodes for water splitting

This study demonstrates that tungsten doping in FeCoNi medium entropy alloy films significantly enhances oxygen evolution reaction performance by inducing nano-flower-like morphologies, facilitating high-valence Fe formation, and optimizing Ni d-band center binding, resulting in a low overpotential of 264 mV at 10 mA cm⁻².

Yong Liu, Honghui Zhang, Yuan Gao, Zhenyu Jiang, Wenjie Zhang, Tianyi Song, Yao Zhang, Yubin Pan, Peishu Yang, Kaigui Zh (…)2026-10-22
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One-pot synthesis of carbon nanotube/graphene composite phase change materials based on Pickering emulsion for solar thermal storage

This study presents a one-pot Pickering emulsion synthesis of a hexadecanol-encapsulated carbon nanotube/reduced graphene oxide composite phase change material that effectively overcomes leakage and low thermal conductivity limitations, thereby enhancing its suitability for solar thermal storage applications.

Haojie Yu, Yu Shang, Zhao Li, Meiqi Cong2026-10-21
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Assessment of Interaction and Deformation Energies of Cucurbit[n]urils (where n = 6,7,8) and Bambus[6]uril with a Hydroxyapatite Surface in Composite Biomaterials using Molecular Mechanics

This study utilizes molecular mechanics simulations to demonstrate that while cucurbit[8]uril exhibits the strongest binding to a hydroxyapatite surface, bambus[6]uril in a parallel orientation offers an optimal balance of substantial interaction energy and minimal structural deformation, making it a promising candidate for stable composite biomaterial functionalization.

Arthur Ukhov, Maksim Susid, Andrei Khlebnikov, Abdigali Bakibaev2026-10-21