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Sensitive Determination of Coomassie Brilliant Blue Using a Dual-Emission Ratiometric Fluorescent Probe Composed of Sulfur Quantum Dots and Gold Nanoclusters

This study presents a dual-emission ratiometric fluorescent probe composed of sulfur quantum dots and gold nanoclusters that enables the sensitive and reliable detection of Coomassie Brilliant Blue via the inner filter effect, achieving a detection limit of 0.01 µM and demonstrating high accuracy in complex biological and food-related matrices.

Yifan Xie, Xiaotian zhao, Zhihao Fang, Wenxu Wang, Haijian Liu, Yiran Liu, Runxiu He, Yifei Zhu, Chunyu Jia, Jiaxuan He (…)2026-09-11
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Behaviors of non-stoichiometric TiCx (x=0.5, 0.7, 0.9, 1.0) under acid and high temperature environments

This study demonstrates that the stability and corrosion resistance of non-stoichiometric TiCₓ ceramics in acidic and high-temperature environments are critically dependent on carbon content, with samples having x > 0.76 exhibiting a stable hexagonal structure and superior performance compared to the unstable cubic structures found in samples with x < 0.76.

Cong Lei, Liang Wang, Haisheng Chen2026-09-11
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Synergistic Ferroelectric, Ferromagnetic, and Electrochemical Properties of BaTiO₃–CoFe₂O₄ Nanocomposite for Multifunctional Energy Storage

BaTiO₃–CoFe₂O₄ nanocomposites synthesized via co-precipitation exhibit synergistic ferroelectric, ferromagnetic, and electrochemical properties, including a high recoverable energy density of 6.2 J cm⁻³ and stable pseudocapacitance, positioning them as promising multifunctional materials for advanced energy-storage applications.

A. M. Ali, Amany E. Harby, Khaled Faisal Qasim, Ahmed E. Hannora, M. M. El-Desoky2026-09-11
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Novel Schiff Base Hydrogel Based on Crosslinked between Pectin Aldehyde and Amine-Terminated Cyclotriphosphazene for Drug Delivery

This study reports the synthesis and characterization of a novel Schiff base hydrogel formed by crosslinking pectin aldehyde with a paracetamol-substituted cyclotriphosphazene diamine, demonstrating favorable cytocompatibility, pH-dependent degradation, and controlled drug release potential for biomedical applications.

Sümeyra Yoldaş Kılıç, Melike Fırlak Demirkan, İbrahim Kitmur, Fatma İnci Özdemir, Gözde Şükür, Gönül Yenilmez Çiftçi, Fa (…)2026-09-11
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Orthogonal Optimisation and Interfacial Enhancement of Alkali and Silane Modified Wheat Straw/PLA Composites

This study demonstrates that optimizing hot-pressing parameters (180°C, 14 MPa, 20 min) and applying a KH560 silane surface treatment significantly enhances the interfacial adhesion and mechanical properties of wheat straw/PLA biocomposites, offering an effective strategy for the value-added utilization of agricultural residues.

Yuqing Wang, Fangmin Yuan, Zhonghua Yang, Shilong Zheng, Huasheng Lai, Kangjie Sun, Siti Suhaily Surip2026-09-11
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Earth-abundant CZTS/MIL-125-NH2 heterojunctions for enhanced visible-light Cr(VI) reduction: Interfacial charge dynamics and mechanistic insights

This study reports the synthesis of an earth-abundant CZTS/MIL-125-NH2 heterojunction nanocomposite that significantly enhances visible-light-driven Cr(VI) reduction through optimized interfacial charge dynamics and synergistic photoexcitation, achieving a reduction rate constant approximately twice that of the pristine MOF.

Yesica Di Iorio, C. Javier Pereyra, Ricardo Marotti, Enrique Dalchiele, Joaquín Nigro, Cristina Ramírez, Matías E. Aguir (…)2026-09-11
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Design of Functionalized Bi-Layered Swellable PCL/Eudragit-Based Matrix Tablets for Controlled Drug Release: Crank’s Diffusion, Kinetic Modeling and Mechanistic Insights

This study demonstrates that functionalized bi-layered swellable matrix tablets composed of Eudragit RL100 and poly(ε-caprolactone) blends, incorporating Schiff base derivatives, achieve tunable, pH-dependent controlled release of p-anisidine primarily through Fickian diffusion enhanced by PCL's semi-crystalline microstructure and hydrolysis mechanisms.

Meryem MOUFFOK, Awatif Amaria MOULAY, Patrick MARTIN, Ilham ABDELMALEK, Abderrezzak MESLI2026-09-11
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Bimetallic cobalt-nickel phosphide composite biomass carbon materials as efficient electrocatalysts for zinc-air batteries

This study presents a chitosan-derived bimetallic cobalt-nickel phosphide composite supported on nitrogen-doped carbon (CoNiP@NC) as a highly efficient and durable bifunctional electrocatalyst for zinc-air batteries, where Ni doping optimizes the electronic structure to enhance oxygen reaction kinetics and outperform commercial benchmarks in long-term cycling stability.

hanshaung wang, min tao, hengyu lin, chuanling zhu, chang zou, qingye liu, jiangtao li, xueyan sun, wei zhao, yilun liu2026-09-11
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Adsorption and photo-Fenton catalytic degradation of Orange II dye over cobalt ferrite nanoparticles and almond shell biochar

This study demonstrates that cobalt ferrite nanoparticles synthesized on almond shell biochar (BMNP) serve as an efficient, reusable, and highly effective catalyst for the photo-Fenton degradation of Orange II dye, achieving over 97% removal under optimal conditions while maintaining high performance across multiple cycles.

Martina Lorente, Inés Salvador, Ana Beatriz Fossati, Analía Verónica Russo2026-09-11
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The Effect of CeO2 on the Electrocatalytic Oxidation Performance of Nanoporous Pd-Ag Catalyst for Methanol

This study demonstrates that a nanoporous Pd-Ag/CeO₂ catalyst, synthesized via dealloying of Al-Pd-Ag-Ce precursors with 0.3 at% Ce and 12-hour treatment, exhibits superior methanol electrocatalytic oxidation activity and stability compared to commercial Pt/C and Pd/C catalysts due to synergistic effects, electronic modulation, and oxygen vacancies.

Wenjie Yu, Jiafen Wang, Jinrong Duan, Yunlong Wu, Chuan Yi, Yanyan Song, Gege He2026-09-11