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Data-Driven Prediction and Classification of Multi-Component Alloys Using Interpretable Machine Learning

This study presents an interpretable machine learning framework using a Random Forest Regressor and Logistic Regression classifier on 2,672 multi-component alloy systems to accurately predict mechanical and thermal properties while identifying Vanadium, Iron, Tungsten, and Carbon as key compositional drivers, thereby enabling scalable and data-driven materials discovery.

Adisa Rasak, Samuel Ifada2026-07-29
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Confinement and Molecular Polarity Effects on Adsorption in Microporous Carbons: A 2D-NLDFT Mapping Study

This study employs a 2D-NLDFT heterogeneous surface model to demonstrate that adsorption in microporous carbons is governed by pore-domain-specific interactions and molecular polarity, revealing that while supermicropores (0.7–1.5 nm) dominate uptake, the adsorption mechanisms for polar versus non-polar molecules are distinctively controlled by surface heterogeneity and steric compatibility, respectively.

Ana Claudia Pina, Alejandro Amaya, Conchi Ania2026-07-29
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2D Flexible IrO2 Crystal Boosting High-efficiency Proton Exchange Membrane Water Electrolysis

This study reports the development of a 2D flexible IrO2 crystal, engineered via Ba-atom doping to overcome structural rigidity, which achieves record-breaking performance, stability, and cost-efficiency in proton exchange membrane water electrolysis, surpassing US Department of Energy targets.

Deren Yang, Louyu Jin, Yufeng Qin, Yue Yang, Yubo Liu, Kang Hua, Jianguo Liu, Gang Wang, Hengshen Zhao2026-07-28
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Transhydrogenation of Pentane with 1-Hexyne, 1,5-Hexadiene and 2,4-Hexadiene over a Pt/Al2O3 Catalyst

This study demonstrates that a Pt/Al2O3 catalyst effectively promotes the transhydrogenation of pentane with 1-hexyne and 1,5-hexadiene to enhance conversions and alkene yields at moderate temperatures, whereas the reaction with 2,4-hexadiene is thermodynamically unfavorable due to conjugation, though other reactions like alkylation and isomerization still occur.

Mustapha D. Garba, S. David Jackson2026-07-28
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Electrosynthesis of Jahn–Teller Distorted CoIV=O Species for Efficient Oxidant-Free Water Purification and Resource Recovery

This study introduces a phosphorus-doped single-atom cobalt catalyst that utilizes Jahn–Teller distortion to stabilize high-valent CoIV=O species, enabling an efficient, oxidant-free electrochemical process for water purification and simultaneous nickel resource recovery.

Yancai Yao, Bing Zhou, Furong Guo, Long Zhao, Huan Yang, Lufa Hu, YANG WU, Yibing Ma, Lizhi Zhang2026-07-28
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Optimized 3d printability and stability of low-methylated pectin-xyloglucan-cellulose nanocrystal composites

This study demonstrates that optimizing the composition of low-methylated pectin, xyloglucan, and cellulose nanocrystal bioinks through response surface methodology yields sustainable, high-fidelity 3D-printed structures with tunable rheological and mechanical properties that mimic natural plant cell wall assembly.

Smarak Bandyopadhyay, Vadym Chibrikov, Katarzyna Grygorczuk-Płaneta, Karolina Fila, Abitha Puzhakkara Veettil, Justyna C (…)2026-07-28
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Structural Characterization and Development of an MXene/Cu-MOF Hybrid-Functionalized Quartz Crystal Microbalance for Gamma Radiation Sensing

This study demonstrates that an MXene/Cu-MOF hybrid-functionalized quartz crystal microbalance exhibits a measurable and persistent decrease in resonance frequency accompanied by morphological reorganization upon exposure to gamma radiation, validating its potential as a proof-of-concept platform for radiation sensing.

Nadyah Alanazi, Reema Alsawuid, Sheren Alsalmi, Abeer Al-Modlej, Abdullah N. Alodhayb2026-07-28
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Synergistic Dual-Fuel-Driven Dissipative (Opto-)Electronic Crystals: Unraveling Spatiotemporal Multifunctionality Beyond Equilibrium

This study reports the construction of synergistic dual-fuel-driven dissipative (opto-)electronic crystals using a bioorganic building block that, through combined chemical and light inputs, enables spatiotemporally programmable multifunctionality such as self-erasable writing and logic-based patterning, thereby advancing the development of life-like adaptive molecular materials.

Pandeeswar Makam, Ruchi Shukla, Rajarshi Chakraborty, Anitha Selvaraj, Vijay Patel, Bhola Pal, Divya Korlepara2026-07-28
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Unifying Digital Discovery of Electronic Materials with EMOS

The paper introduces EMOS, an open-source framework that unifies fragmented digital discovery tools for electronic materials into a standardized, modular system, enabling seamless automated workflows and community-driven extensibility through the integration of millions of compounds and diverse machine learning models.

Atish Dixit, Alexandros Keros, Shashank Mishra, Ben Rowlinson, Jacqui Cole, Subramanian Ramamoorthy, Themis Prodromakis2026-07-28