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In-situ polymerized MXene@PDA nanocomposite for high- resolution simultaneous development of latent and blood fingerprints

This study presents an in-situ polymerized MXene@PDA nanocomposite that, through simple powder dusting, enables the high-resolution, safe, and simultaneous visualization of both latent and aged blood fingerprints on diverse substrates by leveraging supramolecular interactions for superior forensic detection.

Yaling Li, Zixuan Zhang, Xiangyang Hu, Ji Zhou, Yong Ye2026-09-07
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Sustainable synthesis of CuO-SnO2 composite nanoparticles: In Vitro Biological and In Silico studies

This study demonstrates the sustainable green synthesis of CuO-SnO2 composite nanoparticles, characterizing their structure and confirming their significant potential as therapeutic agents through promising in vitro antibacterial, antioxidant, and cytotoxic activities against MCF-7 breast cancer cells, supported by in silico molecular docking analysis.

Mullai vendhan Sivamani, Devikala Sundaramurthy2026-09-07
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Synergistic Sonocatalytic Degradation of Sulfasalazine Using Green-Synthesized Nanoscale Zero-Valent Iron: Optimization, Kinetics, and Toxicity Assessment

This study demonstrates that green-synthesized nanoscale zero-valent iron (nZVI) derived from oak leaf extract, when combined with ultrasound and hydrogen peroxide in a sono-Fenton system, effectively degrades sulfasalazine and pharmaceutical wastewater with high efficiency, rapid kinetics, substantial mineralization, and significantly reduced toxicity.

Salman Rahmani, Masoud Yousefi, Ebrahim Rahimi, Hamideh Akbari, Kourosh Rahmani2026-09-07
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Sugarcane bagasse biochar functionalized with ZnO via zinc hydroxychloride thermal conversion for enhanced photocatalytic degradation of paracetamol

This study demonstrates that a low-cost, sugarcane bagasse-derived biochar functionalized with zinc oxide via zinc hydroxychloride thermal conversion effectively enhances the photocatalytic degradation of paracetamol in water by generating reactive oxygen species, outperforming commercial zinc oxide nanoparticles.

Erik S. Pereira, Ralf R. R. Junior, Sandro J. Andrade2026-09-07
📄 chemistry

Waste-to-Performance Thermoplastic Composites through Valorization of Residual Hemp Noil via Micronization and Interfacial Engineering

This study demonstrates that micronized, acid-treated hemp noil can be effectively valorized as a sustainable reinforcement in various thermoplastic matrices through interfacial engineering, significantly enhancing the mechanical and thermal properties of the resulting composites.

Sarker Md Sha, Gopiraman Mayakrishnan, Yonghe Huan, Xuedi Zhang, Osama R.M.Metawea, Dejian Ma, Shangyong Zhang, Ick Soo (…)2026-09-07
📄 chemistry

Peach Pomace Valorization through Pectin Extraction and Hydrogel Development for Complex Ionic Environments

This study demonstrates the valorization of peach pomace by extracting pectin under varying pH conditions and converting it into sodium pectinate to fabricate stable hydrogels with optimal mechanical and optical properties in both calcium and biologically relevant multicationic environments.

Martina Ferri, Laura Martellosio, Giuseppe Ferrara, Micaela Degli Esposti, Davide Morselli, Luca Lenzi, Paola Fabbri2026-09-07