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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
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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
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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
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Spin-Matched Hydrogenation via High-Spin Co2+ Sites for Robust pH-Universal Ammonia Electrosynthesis

This study demonstrates that inverse-spinel CoFe2O4 with high-spin octahedral Co2+ sites enables robust, pH-universal ammonia electrosynthesis from nitrate by utilizing spin-matched interactions to overcome the kinetic bottleneck of *NH hydrogenation, achieving exceptional Faradaic efficiency and yield rates, particularly in neutral electrolytes.

Yang Liu, Jiangnan Lv, Wanting Rong, Tingting Liang, Tong Zhang, Yuxin Zhang, Qiqi Dai, Yizhi Gao, Lanfang Wang2026-09-07
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Bioactivity, Mechanical, Optical Properties response and Surface Evolution of Lanthanum–Boron Bioactive Glasses with Tuned Ca/P Ratios for Bone Tissue Engineering

This study demonstrates that lanthanum–boron bioactive glasses with tunable Ca/P ratios exhibit time-dependent hydroxyapatite formation, enhanced mechanical hardness, and distinct optical properties, establishing a comprehensive framework for their application in bone tissue engineering and load-bearing implants.

Hani Elgharbawy, A. M.A. Henaish, Rizq M. Shalaby, O. M. Hemeda2026-09-07
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Utilization of Induction-Furnace Slag as a Partial Silica-Sand Replacement in CO 2 –Sodium Silicate Molding: Effects on Mold Properties and Casting Quality

This study demonstrates that substituting 25–30% of silica sand with induction-furnace slag in CO₂-sodium silicate molding offers a viable, cost-effective solution that maintains acceptable mold properties and casting quality while valorizing industrial waste.

Yuvaraja Jayamoorthi, Samuel Rathna Kumar P S, Suresh T, Govindarasu Periyasamy2026-09-04