Gioele Foltran、Silvia Conca、Valentina Beghetto2026-08-18Industrial Crops and Products
This study demonstrates that the lipid fraction of brewer's spent grain (BSG), traditionally overlooked in polymer composite applications, can be chemically converted into bio-based compatibilizers while the lignocellulosic fraction simultaneously serves as reinforcement. Two model bio-additives, 6- O -linoleyl-α- D -…
biodegradable polymer synthesis and propertiesNatural Fiber Reinforced CompositesPolymer Foaming and Composites
Maria Morga、Tuuva Kastinen、Izabella Leszczyńska 等 9 位作者2026-08-18Langmuir
Abstract Despite the widespread use of cosolvents to modulate polypeptide conformation, their solvent-specific role in coupling polypeptide charge regulation in solution along with interfacial multilayer growth and mechanics remains poorly understood. Here, we systematically investigate how three common cosolvents, na…
Diatoms and Algae ResearchPolymer Surface Interaction StudiesBiopolymer Synthesis and Applications
Milanta Tom、Tapas Ranjan Mohanty、Sabu Thomas 等 6 位作者2026-08-18Polymer Engineering and Science
ABSTRACT Developing sustainable rubber composites is an absolute necessity across various industrial sectors, including the tire industry, to meet stringent demands, reduce carbon footprints, and address the depletion of nonrenewable resources. Cellulose nanofibers (CNFs), with their excellent inherent properties, are…
Polymer Nanocomposites and PropertiesNatural Fiber Reinforced CompositesAdvanced Cellulose Research Studies
Wei Li、Bangfu Huang、Yihang Shi 等 4 位作者2026-08-18Phosphorus, sulfur, and silicon and the related elements
To investigate the effects of NH4F and NH4Cl on the crystallization process of ammonium sulfate, experiments were designed using response surface methodology. Combined with the evaporation crystallization method, the study explored the combined effects of NH4F and NH4Cl, stirring rate, and pH on crystallization. The r…
Freezing and Crystallization ProcessesCrystallization and Solubility StudiesCalcium Carbonate Crystallization and Inhibition
Ruth N. Schmarsow、Ileana A. Zucchi、Gustavo F. Arenas 等 4 位作者2026-08-18Macromolecular Rapid Communications
A simple one-step photopolymerization strategy is presented to fabricate multifunctional shape-memory polymer composites capable of remote and programmable light-triggered actuation. The composites integrate gold nanoparticles and semicrystalline poly(ethylene)-block-poly(ethylene oxide) nanoribbons within a cross-lin…
Polymer composites and self-healingAdvanced Materials and MechanicsDielectric materials and actuators
Christian Bartsch、Vera Kerling、Tomokatsu Hayakawa 等 5 位作者2026-08-18Ceramics
Lanthanide-doped Ca2Nb2O7 offers versatile and tunable luminescence properties. Previous studies have shown that Pr3+-doped and Pr3+/Er3+ co-doped Ca2Nb2O7 ceramics exhibit non-destructive mechanoluminescence, up- and down-conversion luminescence, and thermoluminescence, with potential for optical temperature sensing.…
Microwave Dielectric Ceramics SynthesisGlass properties and applicationsLuminescence Properties of Advanced Materials
Katiuska Gómez、Ji-Sub Noh、So-Hwi Sim 等 4 位作者2026-08-18Journal of Sandwich Structures & Materials
Conventional honeycomb-based radar-absorbing structures (RAS) typically employ uniform material properties, which severely restrict broadband absorption when structural load-bearing capability is simultaneously required. To address this limitation, this study designed and optimized a multifunctional, gradient honeycom…
Electromagnetic wave absorption materialsAdvanced Antenna and Metasurface TechnologiesAluminum Alloys Composites Properties
Wing Lam Tsang2026-08-18Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
This repository contains a dedicated Python analysis script (Jupyter Notebook / Google Colab format) for automated Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) image analysis, dual-phase segmentation, and spatial dispersion mapping of multiphase polymer nanocomposites. The codebase automates the quantitative microstructural cha…
Polymer crystallization and propertiesComposite Material MechanicsPolymer Nanocomposites and Properties
Begüm Yıldırım2026-08-18Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
This paper develops a revised mathematical solution framework for the chemistry challenge "Predict side products and impurity profiles before scale-up?". The proposed Mass-Balanced Impurity Branching Network (MIBN) was constructed after an earlier formulation failed or remained only partially supported. The specific f…
Gene Regulatory Network AnalysisComputational Drug Discovery MethodsMachine Learning in Materials Science
Diogo Neves Proença、Djenabu Candé、Célia Quintas 等 5 位作者2026-08-18INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SYSTEMATIC AND EVOLUTIONARY MICROBIOLOGY
Bacterial strain CS8 T , a novel bacterial cellulose producer, was isolated from a ‘mother of vinegar’ during an artisanal acetification process in Faro, Portugal and characterized. Strain CS8 T stained Gram-negative and formed rod-shaped cells that grew optimally at 30 °C and at pH 5.5–6.5. Phylogenetic analyses base…
Advanced Cellulose Research StudiesMicrobial Metabolism and ApplicationsGenomics and Phylogenetic Studies
Qingya Wang、Yicheng Zeng、Min Li 等 13 位作者2026-08-18Nano Letters
Abstract Colloidal semiconductor nanorods (NRs) are promising room-temperature single-photon sources because of their solution processability, tunable optical properties, and intrinsically linearly polarized emission. However, simultaneously achieving high photoluminescence quantum yield (PLQY), strong polarization, a…
Quantum Dots Synthesis And PropertiesNanowire Synthesis and ApplicationsSilicon Nanostructures and Photoluminescence
Rafael V. Perrella、Ileana Florea、Éric Larquet 等 7 位作者2026-08-18Inorganic Chemistry
Abstract Controlling chemical homogeneity during aqueous coprecipitation of oxide nanoparticles remains challenging due to unintended byproducts that impact the microstructure and functionality of the final materials. Hence, precise tuning of structural, optical, and catalytical properties requires not only accurate k…
Mineralogy and Gemology StudiesLuminescence Properties of Advanced MaterialsAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques
Bhopinderpal (Pal) Sahota2026-08-18Open MIND
This paper introduces a new class of solid state capacitive batteries that store energy in structured electric fields rather than chemical bonds. Building on the General Connectivity (GC) framework and recent advances in resonant nuclear power and coherence based superconductivity, the work addresses the next major bo…
Chemical and Physical Properties of MaterialsAdvanced Energy Technologies and Civil Engineering InnovationsAmmonia Synthesis and Nitrogen Reduction
Saloua Tazekritt、M. Gallouze、A. Kellou2026-08-18Engineering Research Express
Abstract Pristine two-dimensional (2D) binary materials such as CB, CN, and BN possess wide electronic band gaps and weak optical responses outside the ultraviolet (UV) region, which severely limit their effectiveness in multispectral nanodevices. To address this limitation, we present a quantitative density functiona…
Graphene research and applications2D Materials and ApplicationsBoron and Carbon Nanomaterials Research
Hao Huang、Yiyi Li、Xiwei Mo 等 6 位作者2026-08-18Advanced Functional Materials
ABSTRACT Multivalent‐ion‐based electrochromic devices have attracted considerable attention for their excellent coloration efficiency and optical modulation. However, they remain limited by slow switching speeds and insufficient cycling stability due to the strong interactions between multivalent ions and host materia…
Conducting polymers and applicationsTransition Metal Oxide NanomaterialsAdvancements in Battery Materials
Karamullah Eisawi、Emerson Broomfield、Katherine R. Johnson 等 11 位作者2026-08-18ACS Applied Nano Materials
Abstract The capture of volatile radioiodine from nuclear fuel reprocessing off-gas streams remains a critical challenge due to the high volatility, long half-life, and biological uptake of 129I from the environment. Although silver-based sorbents provide strong iodine chemisorption, their high cost and regulatory cla…
MXene and MAX Phase MaterialsCovalent Organic Framework ApplicationsCopper-based nanomaterials and applications
Begüm Yıldırım2026-08-18Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
This revised article addresses Q0196, 'How can we validate AI-based spectral interpretation so that inferred structures remain chemically auditable?' using a question-specific mathematical construction rather than a generic logarithmic template. The proposed model, termed the Auditable Spectral-Structure Posterior Mod…
Computational Drug Discovery MethodsMachine Learning in Materials ScienceScientific Computing and Data Management
Zhennan He、Guolin Yang、Siyi Wang 等 5 位作者2026-08-18Bioresources and Bioprocessing
Achnatherum splendens was used as a high-lignin herbaceous feedstock to compare the effects of dilute sulfuric acid and sodium hydroxide pretreatments on component degradation and cell wall structure. Chemical composition analysis, X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and scanning e…
Biofuel production and bioconversionLignin and Wood ChemistryAdvanced Cellulose Research Studies
Mercy iliya Tumba、Isaac John Umaru、Chinedu Imo2026-08-18African Journal of Sciences and Traditional Medicine
Calotropis gigantea is widely used in traditional medicine for treating various health conditions. This study evaluated the phytochemical composition and comparative therapeutic effects of methanolic extracts from its leaves, stem bark, and roots in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic albino rats. Plant materials we…
Phytochemistry and Bioactive CompoundsNatural Antidiabetic Agents StudiesPhytochemistry and Biological Activities
Rajkumar Chowdhury、Baptiste Suchéras-Marx、Luís Carlos Colocho Hurtarte 等 6 位作者2026-08-18Peer Community Journal
Nannoconus , an extinct calcareous nannoplankton genus, characterized by a heavy calcite skeleton (micaliths; ~200-1400 picogram), was a major planktonic producer in the Early Cretaceous seas (~150-120 Ma) contributed to massive marine carbonate accumulations for over ~30 million years. However, the calcification site…
Calcium Carbonate Crystallization and InhibitionPaleontology and Stratigraphy of FossilsCO2 Sequestration and Geologic Interactions