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Direct valorization of real acid mine drainage into MgAlFe-LDHs: structural evolution, sulfate fixation, and anionic pollutant removal

This study demonstrates a sustainable, anion-free route for directly converting real acid mine drainage into highly crystalline MgAlFe-LDHs that simultaneously fix sulfate and remove dissolved metals, while the resulting functional materials exhibit significant potential for adsorbing subsequent anionic pollutants like methyl orange and Cr(VI).

Jierong Wang, Junyu Ren, Dong Zhang, Meng Zhang, Ruijie Guo, Peide Han, Hong Yan2026-09-02
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7Biorefinery of Schisandra chinensis Vine Waste: An Integrated Green Process Coupling Deep Eutectic Solvent Extraction with Electrodialysis for Lignan Recovery

This study establishes a sustainable, integrated biorefinery process that combines water pretreatment, ultrasonic-assisted deep eutectic solvent extraction, and electrodialysis to efficiently recover high-value lignans from *Schisandra chinensis* vine waste with significantly improved yields compared to conventional methods.

Changhai Sun, Yumeng Zhang, Huinan Cui, Ping Xiu, Pingyuan Wang, Xinran Zhang2026-09-02
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Hollow Bowl‑Like MXene/FeNi3 Heterostructures for Electromagnetic Wave Absorption and Photo‑Thermo‑Electric Conversion

Inspired by bioinspired architecture, this study constructs hollow bowl-like MXene/FeNi3 heterostructures that synergistically integrate high-efficiency electromagnetic wave absorption with stable photo-thermo-electric conversion, offering a versatile platform for next-generation multifunctional materials.

Na Chen, Fang-Yuan Yi, Zhen-Jie Guan, Kang-Jun Wang, Jian-Tang Jiang2026-09-02
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Nanomaterial-Based Electrochemical Sensing of Heavy Metals in Complex Food Matrices: Challenges from Material Design to Analytical Performance

This review examines recent advancements in nanomaterial-based electrochemical sensors for detecting heavy metals in complex food matrices, highlighting the role of nanostructured materials in enhancing sensitivity while also exploring emerging technologies like wearable devices and AI-assisted systems.

Vaibhav Sharma, Ananya Sabu, Garima Awasthi, Mahipal Singh Sankhla, Kumud Kant Awasthi, Anuj Sharma, Anjali Awasthi, Ank (…)2026-09-02
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The effect of lanthanum and iodine co-doping on the photosensitive properties of chemically-bath-deposited PbS films

This study demonstrates that co-doping chemically-bath-deposited PbS films with lanthanum and iodine synergistically enhances their photosensitivity, particularly at low LaCl₃ concentrations, by forming surface oxides and increasing the proportion of nanoparticles within the polycrystalline structure.

Larisa Maskaeva, Timofey Bokov, Elena Mostovshchikova, Vladimir Voronin, Oleg Eltsov, Andrey Pozdin, Irina Miroshnikova (…)2026-09-02
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Hot tearing behavior and underlying mechanisms of Mg-xCu-2xGd alloys with varying total Cu and Gd content

This study demonstrates that increasing the total Cu and Gd content in Mg-Cu-Gd alloys significantly reduces hot tearing susceptibility by shortening the interdendritic feeding stage, enhancing crack healing through LPSO phase formation, and delaying stress accumulation during solidification.

Yingrui Gao, Zelin Wang, Ziqi Wei, Changdong Fan, Haowei Yi, Feng Wang, Pingli Mao, Xiaoxia Wang2026-09-02
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Bioactive 3D-Printed Composite Scaffolds Based on Hydrogels Containing Grape Peel Extract-Loaded Silica Nanoparticles for Drug Delivery and Tissue Engineering

This study developed and characterized bioactive 3D-printed alginate–gelatine–xanthan gum hydrogel scaffolds reinforced with mesoporous silica nanoparticles loaded with grape peel extract, demonstrating their potential for tissue engineering through enhanced stability, controlled drug release, and excellent cytocompatibility with preosteoblastic cells.

Andreea Trifan, Andra-Maria Pavel, Daniela Berger, Roxana-Cristina Popescu, Doru-Daniel Cristea, Ciprian-Ștefan Mateescu (…)2026-09-02
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The effect of P +3 , Bi +3 and Zr +4 substitution in Mo 1-x-y-z P x Bi y Zr z O 2 /g-C 3 N 4 nanocomposite: Microstructure, optical properties and improvement of photocatalytic behavior in the visible light range

This study demonstrates that a triple-doped (P³⁺, Bi³⁺, Zr⁴⁺) MoS₂/g-C₃N₄ nanocomposite with a 1.68 eV band gap exhibits superior visible-light photocatalytic activity, achieving 99.9% degradation of methylene blue in 20 minutes due to its narrow band gap, bismuth sulfide electron trapping, and reduced charge carrier recombination.

Suror Suror Kaabomeir, Seyed Mohammad Mirkazemi2026-09-02
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Green synthesis of galangin mediated silver nanoparticles from Alpinia officinarum for antioxidant, antibacterial and antibreast cancer applications and computational studies

This study reports the eco-friendly synthesis and comprehensive characterization of galangin-mediated silver nanoparticles from *Alpinia officinarum*, demonstrating their significant antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-breast cancer activities supported by experimental assays and computational molecular docking and DFT studies.

Amrita Yadav, Swati C. Jagdale, Varsha S. Honmore2026-09-02
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Catalytic Etherification of Furfuryl Alcohol to Isopropyl Furfuryl Ether over MIL-68(V) and MOF-Derived V₂O₃@C

This study demonstrates that a Vanadium-based MOF (MIL-68(V)) and its carbon-supported oxide derivative (V₂O₃@C) serve as effective heterogeneous catalysts for the rapid and high-yield thermocatalytic etherification of furfuryl alcohol with 2-propanol to produce isopropyl furfuryl ether, with the parent MOF exhibiting superior performance and well-defined kinetic and thermodynamic parameters.

Ubed SF Arrozi, Aryan B. Saputra, M. Rafi Pratama, Istifhamy Irnanda, Surjani Wonorahardjo, Yessi Permana, Witri W. Lest (…)2026-09-02