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Structural regulation and functional properties of Ficus pumila polysaccharide–egg white protein composite gels: Effects of pH and polysaccharide concentration

This study demonstrates that the structural and functional properties of *Ficus pumila* polysaccharide–egg white protein composite gels are synergistically regulated by pH and polysaccharide concentration, with optimal performance achieved at neutral pH and 0.2% polysaccharide concentration through a stable non-covalent network formed by hydrogen bonding and electrostatic interactions.

Wenjing Jia, Haojun Geng, Panpan Wang, Shengjian Ma2026-07-31
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Bimetallic porphyrin-based covalent organic framework with photo-enhanced oxidase-like activity for colorimetric determination of As(V) in rice samples

A newly synthesized bimetallic porphyrin-based covalent organic framework (Ptp-Fe/Co) exhibits photo-enhanced oxidase-like activity that enables a sensitive, selective, and rapid colorimetric method for detecting As(V) in rice samples with a low limit of detection.

Tianyue Peng, Xiaoke Qi, Xinguang Qin, Gang Liu, Haizhi Zhang2026-07-31
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Solar-driven photocatalytic ceramic membrane reactors from Tunisian clay for efficient paracetamol degradation

This study demonstrates that solar-driven photocatalytic membrane reactors utilizing low-cost ceramic membranes fabricated from Tunisian Matmata-Gabes clay and functionalized with TiO2 effectively degrade paracetamol, achieving optimal efficiency under specific loading conditions and horizontal configurations while offering a sustainable, decentralized water treatment solution.

Adel Zrelli, Afraa Kamel, Ali Aljanabi, Qusay fadhil, Manoj Garg, Fanghua Li, Wisal Ahmed2026-07-31
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The preparation of CeO2-Co2O3/BiVO4 by electrodeposition and its applied study in photocatalytic degradation of wastewater

This study demonstrates that CeO2-Co2O3/BiVO4, synthesized via electrodeposition, significantly enhances visible-light photocatalytic degradation of coking wastewater by reducing electron-hole recombination and generating hydroxyl radicals, achieving a 98% COD removal rate under optimal conditions of 0.5 g/L dosage and pH 7.0.

Pengyu Zhu, Jiana Wu, Juan Lei, Wenhui Liu, Kaijin Zhu, Shujuan Guo2026-07-31
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Synergistic Enhancement of CO2 Photocatalytic Reduction Performance in Bi2-xWO6/Cu2O via Bismuth Vacancy Modification and p-n Heterojunction

This study demonstrates that constructing a Cu2O/Bi2−xWO6 p-n heterojunction with engineered bismuth vacancies synergistically enhances CO2 photoreduction performance and product selectivity by optimizing charge separation and lowering thermodynamic barriers for multi-electron reduction pathways.

lingru kong, zhiyu Liu, mingsong wang, peng song2026-07-31
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Pressure-Dependent Vacuum Fractional Distillation for DMC-Rich Fraction Recovery from a Model Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyte Solvent Mixture​

This study demonstrates that pressure-controlled vacuum fractional distillation at 300 Torr effectively recovers dimethyl carbonate (DMC)-rich fractions from a model lithium-ion battery electrolyte mixture while retaining high-boiling ethylene carbonate (EC), providing a thermodynamic and engineering basis for closed-loop solvent recycling.

Duk-Hee Lee, Hyun-Woo Shim, Kyung-Soo Park2026-07-31
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Feather-Like La@CuO Hydrogel Nanostructures for Enhanced Antibacterial Activity and Visible-Light-Driven Degradation of Organic Pollutants

This study demonstrates that synthesizing feather-like lanthanum-doped CuO hydrogel nanostructures significantly enhances their antibacterial efficacy through increased ROS production and Cu+ release, while simultaneously achieving rapid, visible-light-driven degradation of organic pollutants like Rhodamine B, making them a promising multifunctional material for environmental and biomedical applications.

Loganathan K, Vijaya Kumar P, Suresh Jeyakumar R.P, Jafar Ahamed A, Raja K2026-07-31
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Synthesis and Performance Evaluation of a Novel Palm Kernel Cake (PKC)-Polyacrylamide Graft Copolymer for Enhanced Oil Recovery in Sandstone Reservoirs

This study demonstrates that a novel graft copolymer synthesized from Nigerian palm kernel cake waste effectively enhances oil recovery in sandstone reservoirs by maintaining stable viscosity under high salinity and temperature conditions, achieving incremental recovery rates of up to 54.6% compared to conventional water flooding.

Daniel Oji Ndem, Enerst Eze Mbamalu2026-07-31
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Enhanced Crystal Violet dye degradation using Artemisia plant-based synthesized Indium- doped ZnO nanocomposites under UV- Irradiation

This study demonstrates that Indium-doped ZnO nanocomposites, synthesized using *Artemisia vulgaris* extract, exhibit enhanced photocatalytic efficiency under UV irradiation, achieving 99.9% Crystal Violet decolorization and 95% mineralization within 25 and 300 minutes, respectively, due to reduced band gap energy and increased defect concentrations.

badreddine TOUBAL, Asma BESSAAD, Ibtissem BOUSNOUBRA, Khaled CHETTAH, Lynda AROUI2026-07-31