Organic pollutant degradation via novel ZnCo2O4-embedded grafted waste polystyrene foam as heterogeneous catalysts for PMS activation by Asmaa A. Roshdy, Elsayed A. Elsharaky, Ahmed H. Elged, Abdelrahman M. Rabie

“…Abstract This study aimed to design and fabricate high-performance heterogeneous polymeric composites via in-situ polymerization, utilizing waste polystyrene-co-methacrylic acid functionalized with zinc cobalt oxide (ZC) at varying loadings (10, 15 and 30 wt %), designated as m-WZC10, m-WZC15 and m-WZC30 respectively. …”
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A dendritic hexamer acceptor enables 19.4% efficiency with exceptional stability in organic solar cells by Tao Jia, Tao Lin, Yang Yang, Lunbi Wu, Huimin Cai, Zesheng Zhang, Kangfeng Lin, Yulong Hai, Yongmin Luo, Ruijie Ma, Yao Li, Top Archie Dela Peña, Sha Liu, Jie Zhang, Chunchen Liu, Junwu Chen, Jiaying Wu, Shengjian Liu, Fei Huang

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Scots Pine Bark Extracts as Co-Hardeners of Epoxy Resins by Tomasz Szmechtyk

“…Extracts from natural waste like bark or leaves are great sources of phytochemicals, which contain functional groups (hydroxyl, carboxylic, vinyl, allyl) attractive in terms of polymer synthesis. …”
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Assessment of hybrid nanocomposite AFOs for pediatric cerebral palsy: mechanical, spectroscopic, and finite element analysis by Noorhan Abdelgawad, Marwa M. A. Hadhoud, Mohamed Tarek El-Wakad, Reda Abdelbaset

“…Abstract Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a neurological disorder that affects motor function and causes gait abnormalities in children. …”
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A Simple, Rapid, and Cost-Effective Method for Assessing Carbohydrate Partitioning in Microalgae and Arabidopsis thaliana by Araceli Bader, Lara Rizza, María De Marco, Ana Lando, Giselle Martínez-Noël, Verónica Consolo, Leonardo Curatti

“…Carbohydrates serve crucial functions in most living cells, encompassing structural and metabolic roles. …”
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Gas–liquid two-phase bubble flow spinning for hydrovoltaic flexible electronics by Yuanming Cao, Ji Tan, Tingting Sun, Yechuan Deng, Min Zhang, Shiwei Guan, Xianming Zhang, Chao Wei, Panpan Huo, Mingpeng Zhuo, Hongqin Zhu, Jiajun Qiu, Xuanyong Liu

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Sulfonate Thiacalixarene-Modified Polydiacetylene Vesicles as Colorimetric Sensors for Lead Ion Detection by Angelina A. Fedoseeva, Indira Yespanova, Elza D. Sultanova, Bulat Kh. Gafiatullin, Regina R. Ibragimova, Klara Kh. Darmagambet, Marina A. Il’ina, Egor O. Chibirev, Vladimir G. Evtugyn, Nurbol O. Appazov, Vladimir A. Burilov, Svetlana E. Solovieva, Igor S. Antipin

“…To develop stable materials for aqueous environments and to investigate the functionality of zwitterionic sulfonate-imidazolium groups along with the thiacalixarene platform, mixed organo-organic systems based on polydiacetylene polymer were created. …”
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Metallacage-crosslinked free-standing supramolecular networks via photo-induced copolymerization for photocatalytic water decontamination by Rongrong Li, Haixin Zhang, Yali Hou, Lingyan Gao, Dake Chu, Mingming Zhang

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Hydrogel‐Based Smart Materials for Wound Healing and Sensing by Thi Kim Ngan Duong, Thi Thuy Truong, Thi Nhat Linh Phan, Thi Xuan Nguyen, Vu Hoang Minh Doan, Truong Tien Vo, Jaeyeop Choi, Umapada Pal, Prodyut Dhar, Byeongil Lee, Junghwan Oh, Sudip Mondal

“…In addition, the review explains how sensing capabilities, stimuli‐responsive functions, and antibacterial agents are incorporated into these materials. …”
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Electrospinning in promoting chronic wound healing: materials, process, and applications by Jiaxi Kou, Yaodong Li, Chen Zhou, Xiyu Wang, Jian Ni, Yue Lin, Huaqiang Ge, Dongfeng Zheng, Guopu Chen, Xitai Sun, Qian Tan, Qian Tan

“…When combined with electrospinning, it can be used to develop wound dressings with multiple functions. This article is a review of the application of electrospinning technology in the field of wound treatment. …”
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Comparative In-Depth Investigation of Benchmark Graphene Oxides in the Perspective of Their Integration into Industrial Production Processes by Georgios N. Mathioudakis, Glykeria A. Visvini, Labrini Sygellou, Amaia Soto Beobide, George A. Voyiatzis

“…Additionally, the temperature-dependent behavior of GOs is explored through temperature-dependent XRD and IR measurements to investigate the thermal expansion and functional group stability. The study highlights the critical role of oxygen-containing groups—such as epoxides, hydroxyls, and carboxyls—while variations in the type and concentration of these functional groups across commercial GOs could influence the compatibility and performance of nanocomposites. …”
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An optoelectrochemical synapse based on a single-component n-type mixed conductor by Yazhou Wang, Wentao Shan, Hanrui Li, Yizhou Zhong, Shofarul Wustoni, Johana Uribe, Tianrui Chang, Valentina E. Musteata, Tania Cecilia Hidalgo Castillo, Wan Yue, Haifeng Ling, Nazek El‐Atab, Sahika Inal

“…Here, we present a materials and device design concept in which an n-type OMIEC film is incorporated into the micron-scale channel of an electrochemical transistor operating directly in an aqueous electrolyte under ambient conditions. The conjugated polymer channel, consisting of a fluorinated bisistain-lactone-bithiazole acceptor, has a current modulated in response to both electrical and optical stimuli, emulating the multimodal function of the visual nervous system. …”
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Perspective on the Biomimetic Approaches for the Design of Hydrophobic and Antimicrobial Paper Coatings with Hierarchical Surface Structures by Pieter Samyn

“…The design of functional paper coatings with excellent barrier properties, including water repellence, anti-microbial properties, and recyclability, is highly demanded in view of the sustainable use of paper as flexible substrates for various industrial applications such as packaging. …”
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Plastics pollution: pathways, impacts, and regulatory challenges in marine environments by Malika Bel Hassen, Amel Bellaaj Zouari, Moufida Abdennadher, Jean-Claude Assaf, Mantoura Nakad, Rami Abboud, Yosra Khammeri, Mohamed Banni, Alberto Panzeri, Leonardo Gomes, Wael Hamd

“…Microplastics affect both unicellular and multicellular marine organisms at various structural levels, causing significant disruptions that negatively impact their ecological and biological functions as well as their social behavior. This threatens both human and ecosystem health. …”
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Advances in YIG thin films: Deposition strategies and substrate effects by N. Askarzadeh, H. Shokrollahi

“…Yttrium Iron Garnet (YIG) thin films are key materials for advanced microwave, spintronic, and optoelectronic devices due to their ultra-low ferromagnetic losses, high electrical resistivity, and broad functional bandwidth. However, achieving high-quality YIG films with optimized microstructure and minimal defects remains a significant challenge. …”
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Nanomaterials for Direct Air Capture of CO₂: Current State of the Art, Challenges and Future Perspectives by Cataldo Simari

“…The work critically evaluates the characteristics, performance, and limitations of key nanomaterial classes, including metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), covalent organic frameworks (COFs), zeolites, amine-functionalized polymers, porous carbons, and layered double hydroxides (LDHs), alongside solid-supported ionic liquids, highlighting their varied CO₂ uptake capacities, regeneration energy requirements, and crucial water sensitivities. …”
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Recent Strategies and Advances in Hydrogel-Based Delivery Platforms for Bone Regeneration by Xiao Wang, Jia Zeng, Donglin Gan, Kun Ling, Mingfang He, Jianshu Li, Yongping Lu

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Room‐Temperature Direct Homolysis of Csp3─H Bond via Catalyst‐Free Photoexcitation by Qi Miao, Meng Liu, Jun Wang, Pan Wu, Changjun Liu, Jian He, Giacomo Lo Zupone, Wei Jiang

“…Therefore, the development of the more direct methods for C─H bond cleavage and the elucidation of their mechanisms will provide an important theoretical basis for achieving more efficient C─H functionalization and target molecule construction. In this study, the catalyst‐free photon‐induced direct homolysis of Csp3─H bonds at room temperature was discovered for the first time. …”
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Targeted Dual‐Responsive Liposomes Co‐Deliver Jolkinolide B and Ce6 to Synergistically Enhance the Photodynamic/Immunotherapy Efficacy in Gastric Cancer through the PANoptosis Path... by Chenhui Ma, Lei Gao, Kewei Song, Baohong Gu, Bofang Wang, Yang Yu, Xueyan Wang, Xuemei Li, Jike Hu, Weigao Pu, Yunpeng Wang, Na Wang, Dedai Lu, Zhijian Han, Hao Chen

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NMR Spectroscopy Study of the Effect of the Molecular Mass of Hypromellose Phthalate on Its Solubility by S. V. Moiseev, N. E. Kuz’mina, E. Yu. Severinova, N. D. Bunyatyan, V. A. Evteev

“…The article provides a compelling reason for further research to derive a correlation equation for the dissolution rate of hypromellose phthalate as a function of two variables (molecular mass and proportion of phthalate groups in the polymer).…”
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