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Preparation and Microwave Absorption Mechanism of Graphene/Zinc Ferrite and Nickel Ferrite Composite Absorbers

This study reports the hydrothermal synthesis of graphene/zinc ferrite and graphene/nickel ferrite composites, demonstrating that the graphene/zinc ferrite (1:2) variant achieves superior microwave absorption performance (−28.3 dB at 17.2 GHz) through synergistic dielectric and magnetic losses, offering a rational design strategy for high-performance electromagnetic wave absorbers.

B D Cui, X G Wang2026-07-06
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Rapid mechanochemical synthesis of sodium and carbonates co-substituted hydroxyapatites from egg-shell derived calcium source

This paper demonstrates the rapid mechanochemical synthesis of nanocrystalline, sodium and carbonate co-substituted hydroxyapatite from eggshell-derived calcium citrate, which can be further transformed into high-crystallinity nanorods via short-term microwave heating to mimic natural enamel structures.

Aleksandra J. Pelczarska, Wojciech Sąsiadek, Juliusz Winiarski2026-07-06
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Physio-Mechanical Performance of Sustainable Polymer Composites Incorporating Recycled Photovoltaic Panel Glass Powder for Semi-Structural Applications

This study demonstrates that incorporating recycled photovoltaic panel glass powder into epoxy-based glass fiber-reinforced polymer composites significantly enhances their tensile, flexural, and impact mechanical properties up to an optimal loading of 2.5 wt.%, offering a sustainable solution for semi-structural engineering applications.

VIRAT MANI VIDYASAGAR, RAJESH KUMAR VERMA, Virendra Kumar, Nishant Kumar Singh2026-07-06
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Quantum Mechanical Studies And Monte Carlo Simulations On The Corrosion Inhibitive Potentials Of Some Imidazole Derivatives

This study utilizes Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Monte Carlo simulations to demonstrate that imidazole derivative C exhibits the highest corrosion inhibition potential among three tested compounds due to its narrowest energy gap and strongest covalent adsorption on iron surfaces.

T.O Esan, K. E Ajibulu, O.L Adebayo, Ilesanmi Osasona, A.D Olanipekun2026-07-06
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Expert-in-the-loop AI optimization of multicomponent quantum dots in complex synthesis space

This paper presents a human–AI co-creation framework that integrates automated experimentation, multi-objective Bayesian optimization, and expert-in-the-loop refinement to successfully navigate the complex synthesis space of multicomponent quantum dots, yielding superior material properties and stability compared to conventional human-designed recipes.

Teakhoon Kim, Jooyeon Ahn, Ho-Gyeong Kim, Minho Kim, Jinwoo Park, Yebin Jung, Seonwoo Lee, So Eun Choi, Sue In Chae, Sun (…)2026-07-06
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Cross-Linked Chitosan-Nicotinic Acid Beads (CLC-NAB) - A novel adsorbent for the removal of mercury(II) ions from aqueous medium

This study demonstrates that environmentally friendly, cross-linked chitosan-nicotinic acid beads (CLC-NAB) serve as a highly effective and stable adsorbent for the spontaneous, endothermic removal of mercury(II) ions from aqueous solutions, achieving a maximum monolayer capacity of 1060.2 mg/g under optimized conditions.

Arpita Manna, Kakoli Banerjee2026-07-06
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Synthesis and Performance Evaluation of Perfluorobutylsulfonyl Ampholytic Surfactants

This study successfully synthesized a novel perfluorobutylsulfonyl-type amphoteric surfactant (FNC) that exhibits exceptional salt tolerance and enhanced surface activity, achieving a minimum surface tension of 21.62 mN/m even at extreme salinity levels of 2 × 10⁵ mg/L, thereby offering a promising solution for improving production efficiency in highly mineralized reservoirs.

Zhang Han, Liangjun Du, Lin Bo, Xiangyang Yan, Xiaojiang Li, Zhenfu Jia2026-07-06