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Predicion of Elastic Properties of Carbon Plastics Obtained by Vacuum Bag Resin Infusion and Direct Prepreg Pressing Technologies

This study compares the elastic properties of carbon fiber composites manufactured via vacuum infusion and prepreg pressing, finding that while theoretical predictions based on Voigt, Halpin-Tsai, and classical laminate theory models align well with experimental bending results, they show significant discrepancies in compression tests.

Artem Filippov, Kirill Pervukhin, Dmitriy Vichuzhanin, Maksim Cvetkov2026-07-09
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Dichlorotetrazine-Mediated Peptide Cyclodimerization Enables Exponential Expansion and Topological Diversification of Peptide Libraries

This paper reports a serendipitously discovered 3,6-dichloro-1,2,4,5-tetrazine-mediated cascade reaction that enables the one-pot, exponential expansion of linear peptide libraries into diverse bicyclic architectures through selective cyclodimerization, offering a versatile platform for next-generation peptide drug discovery and functionalization.

Kuan Hu, Quan Zuo, Quanshu He, Jie Yan, Ximiao Yang, Hao Tian, Hongyi Huang, Xin Gao, Jieting Shen, Yonghui Hu, Linger L (…)2026-07-09
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ChemPointNet: A 3D Geometric Deep Learning Framework for Virtual Screening of Potential EGFR Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors

This study introduces ChemPointNet, a novel 3D geometric deep learning framework that successfully identified and validated 17 highly active EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitors from the SPECS library through an integrated workflow of virtual screening, molecular docking, enzymatic assays, and molecular dynamics simulations.

Yuepeng Gao, Lingmi Zhao, Sujuan Zhang, Xuecheng Huang, Jie Xia, Pinghua Sun, Xinhui Pan, Wei Zhang2026-07-09
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Constructing Heterostructure via Calcination-Induced Phase Transformation from α-MnO 2 to Mn 3 O 4 for Enhanced Zinc-Ion Storage

This study reports the fabrication of a three-dimensional α-MnO₂/Mn₃O₄ heterostructure via calcination-induced phase transformation, which enhances zinc-ion storage performance through lattice expansion, increased oxygen vacancies, and a reversible dual-mode charge storage mechanism, resulting in superior specific capacity and cycling stability compared to pristine α-MnO₂.

Yicong Wang, Feizhou Li, Huaming Qian, Xiaohua Pu2026-07-09
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Photocatalytic GO - TiO₂ - Incorporated TFN Nanofiltration Membranes for Antibiotic Removal from Wastewater

This study demonstrates that optimizing the incorporation of graphene oxide and titanium dioxide into thin-film nanocomposite membranes significantly enhances their performance, achieving high water flux, superior antibiotic rejection (96% for amoxicillin and 94% for ciprofloxacin), and effective photocatalytic degradation (83%) for wastewater treatment.

Getachew Semegn, Firi Ziyad, Wondalem Misganaw, Minbale Aschale2026-07-09
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Raw Sugarcane Bagasse Hydrochar Outperforms Carbon Nanotubes in Microbial Fuel Cell Power Generation

This study demonstrates that minimally processed raw sugarcane bagasse hydrochar electrodes significantly outperform commercial carbon nanotubes in microbial fuel cell power generation, offering a cost-effective, high-performance, and scalable circular-economy solution for bioelectrochemical systems.

Abdul Azeez Olayiwola Sirajudeen, Kamil Kayode Katibi, Mohamad Suffian Mohamad Annuar, Shaliza Ibrahim, Muhammad Aliyu (…)2026-07-09
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Enhancing Corrosion Protection of Porous Ceramic Oxide Coatings on AZ31 Mg Alloy Using Hybrid Chitosan Coatings

This study demonstrates that applying hydroxybenzoic acid-functionalized chitosan top-coats, particularly those incorporating gallic acid with three phenolic hydroxyl groups, significantly enhances the long-term corrosion resistance of porous micro-arc oxidized ceramic layers on AZ31 Mg alloy, offering a promising strategy for biodegradable biomedical implants.

Jinzhou Zhang, Huijuan Su, Xianzhu Shi, Caixia Qi, Yong Wan, Dejian Zhang2026-07-09
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A β-ketoenamine-linked covalent organic framework for efficient oxytetracycline adsorption: Performance, mechanism, and pH-dependent behavior

A novel, chemically robust β-ketoenamine-linked covalent organic framework (DQ-TP COF) was synthesized to efficiently and selectively adsorb oxytetracycline from aqueous solutions via non-electrostatic interactions at optimal pH 4.0, demonstrating high capacity, stability, and reusability compared to traditional imine-linked materials.

Heru ZHANG, Xiangyang He, Zhuxing TANG2026-07-09