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Colorimetric Sensor Recognition of Cu²⁺, Fe²⁺, and Pb²⁺ Ions Using Curcumin-Derived Schiff Base Ligand

This study demonstrates that two curcumin-derived Schiff base ligands, CurAP and CurMP, serve as effective and selective colorimetric chemosensors for the visual detection of Cu²⁺, Fe²⁺, and Pb²⁺ ions in an aqueous-DMF mixture through the formation of 1:1 bidentate complexes, a mechanism further supported by conceptual density functional theory analysis.

Swathi Harithas, Chaitanya Lakshmi2026-09-03
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Study on the Removal of Cesium from Simulated Seawater using Ammonium Phosphomolybdate (AMP) and Natural Zeolite Alginate Microcapsules

This study demonstrates that ammonium phosphomolybdate (AMP) and natural zeolite immobilized in alginate microcapsules are effective, stable adsorbents for cesium removal from simulated seawater, with AMP-alginate exhibiting superior distribution coefficients and adsorption capacity compared to natural zeolite-alginate.

Chun-Liang Yeh, Pei-Yu Lin, Hsiang-Yu Kuo, Yu-Hung Wang, Shih-Chin Tsai, Chuan-Pin Lee, Yu-Yuan Lai, Chun-Hao Chen, Jian (…)2026-09-03
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Unveiling the Activity Descriptors for Metal Nanoclusters-N4C as Electrocatalysts through Machine Learning and Experimental Validation

This study combines high-throughput DFT screening, machine learning, and experimental validation to identify Ni₁₉@N₄C as a highly active, earth-abundant electrocatalyst for the oxygen evolution reaction, establishing local frontier orbital occupancy as a key descriptor for rational nanocluster design.

Arupjyoti Pathak, Srijib Das, Mukaddar SK, Tapas Kuila, Om Jadhav, Samrit Kumar Maity, Aniruddha Kundu, Ranjit Thapa2026-09-03
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Functional limits of chemical short-range order for hydrogen-resistant alloy design

This study demonstrates that despite being structurally detectable, chemically short-range order (CSRO) in FCC alloys like CoCrNi and Inconel 625 remains functionally silent regarding hydrogen diffusivity and embrittlement, thereby establishing a fundamental limit to its utility as a design lever for hydrogen-resistant materials.

David Silva, Xiao-Ye Zhou, Sara Marques, Dilson Silva dos Santos, Caio Martins, Vinícius Bacurau, Gustavo Bertoli, Guilh (…)2026-09-03
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Silica Aerogel as an Active Residue Modifier in Intumescent Coatings: Balancing Thermal Insulation, Adhesion and Char Evolution

This study demonstrates that incorporating 15 wt% hydrophobic silica aerogel into waterborne intumescent coatings optimally balances enhanced thermal insulation and active high-temperature residue modification with acceptable mechanical adhesion, establishing a rational strategy for next-generation fire-protective coatings that address both fire safety and building energy performance.

Yujia Fan, Nima Roeinfard, Yanzhuo Li, Ziwei Chen, Kewei Chen, Georgios Nikiforidis, Adham Hashibon, Buddha Deka Boruah (…)2026-09-03
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Fluorinated magnetic covalent organic framework-enhanced laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry and imaging for determination of perfluoroalkyl ether carboxylic acids

This study reports the room-temperature synthesis of a core-shell magnetic composite (Fe₃O₄@F-COF) that serves as a dual-functional adsorbent and inorganic matrix, enabling highly sensitive laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry and imaging for the detection and quantification of emerging perfluoroalkyl ether carboxylic acids in environmental and biological samples.

Yanfang Zhao, Jun Wang, Rabah Boukherroub, Ke Jia, Sabine Szunerits, Lu Liu, Xiangrong Chen, Xiangfeng Chen2026-09-03
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Research Trends in Biodegradable Polymers (PLA and PEF) for Sustainable Plastic Waste Management: A Bibliometric Study

This bibliometric study analyzes 2,048 Web of Science articles from 2000 to 2025 to map the rapid growth, global collaboration, and thematic evolution of research on biodegradable polymers PLA and PEF, highlighting their potential for sustainable waste management while identifying key challenges in standardization and scalability.

Muhammad Mobin Siddiqi, Maryam Ikram, Muhammad Nihal Naseer2026-09-03
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Revealing the Critical Role of In-Plane Charge Transport in Large-Scale Organic Photovoltaics

This study establishes that enhancing in-plane molecular stacking in the active layer is critical for minimizing efficiency losses during the scaling of organic solar cells, enabling record-high efficiencies for large-area and flexible modules by optimizing lateral charge transport.

Yanming Sun, Junjie Zhang, Xiaoming Li, Xiaopeng Duan, Siwei Luo, Jiali Song, Jinfeng Liu, Xunchang Wang, Xiaoxiao Peng (…)2026-09-03
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Hierarchical Cotton Pulp Fiber-Microfibrillated Cellulose Separator for Long- Cycle-Life Aqueous Zinc-Ion Batteries

This study presents a biodegradable, hierarchical cotton pulp fiber-microfibrillated cellulose separator that significantly enhances the cycling stability and mechanical performance of aqueous zinc-ion batteries by effectively suppressing dendrite growth and parasitic reactions.

Shuai Ding, Xiaoquan Zhu, Qingtao Ma, Yujie Jing, Lihong Jiang, Huimin Zhou, Aoxuan Wang, Xin Xia2026-09-03
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Design and construction of CuS functionalized superhydrophobic cellulose paper with effective oil/water separation, and photothermally boosted antimicrobial and anti-/deicing performances

This study presents a CuS-functionalized superhydrophobic cellulose paper, fabricated via a polydopamine-mediated in situ coating strategy, which integrates efficient oil/water separation with robust photothermal-driven antibacterial, anti-icing, and deicing capabilities for versatile industrial applications.

Teng Chen, Yunjiang Wo, Xin Li, Wenwei Tang, Jie Yang, Jinhui Hou, Zhaojian Gao2026-09-03