2026 May - 24 articles
Structural parameters for over seventy complexes of the composition Cu(η2-X1×2)(Y3) or Cu(κ2-X1X2)(Y3) were analyzed in this work, being the third of a series of structural studies on three coordinated copper(I) complexes. Bidentate (...
Mercury pollution from artisanal and small-scale gold mining remains one of the most persistent environmental threats due to the high toxicity, mobility, and bioaccumulation of Hg(II). In this work, Colombian banana pseudostem waste is valorized into...
In this study, we report the synthesis and characterization of three Cu(I) complexes bearing functionalized dipyridylamine ligands and DPEphos. Structural analysis confirms a distorted tetrahedral coordination environment around the metal center. Pho...
Ultra-high-temperature ceramics (UHTCs) in the Ta–Hf–C ternary system are of significant interest for extreme aerospace and energy applications due to their melting points near 4000 °C. However, their synthesis typically requires extr...
Thermal runaway (TR) remains a critical bottleneck for the safe application of lithium-ion battery (LIB) in large-scale energy storage systems, arising from the instability of battery materials under high temperatures. This review systematically summ...
To clarify the instability behavior of the columnar microstructure in RF magnetron sputtered TiN coatings under compressive loading, experimental characterization and finite element simulation were combined to investigate the microstructural features...
With the rapid development of the photovoltaic industry, the issue of high-value conversion and utilization of end-of-life photovoltaic modules emerges. This study proposes using them in silicon-air batteries and designs a one-step pretreatment proce...
CO2 adsorption on subnanometric metal clusters is highly sensitive to the computational protocol used to describe the potential energy surface, particularly when several low-lying geometries and spin states are accessible. In this work, CO2 adsorptio...
The journal retracts the article entitled “A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances in Perovskite Materials: Electrical, Dielectric, and Magnetic Properties” [...]
The pure and xDy3+-doped SrMoO4 series (x = 0.5, 1.0, 1.5 and 2.0 at.%) were synthesized using a direct mechanochemical route. We found that a milling speed of 850 rpm and a milling time of 30 min result in a complete chemical reaction at different c...
This work focused on synthesizing MgSiO3 (0%Mo@MgSi), 2.5%MoO3@MgSiO3 (2.5%Mo@MgSi), 5%MoO3@MgSiO3 (5%Mo@MgSi), and 10%MoO3@MgSiO3 (10%Mo@MgSi) by a single-step process utilizing butylated hydroxytoluene (BYHT) as a novel capping agent. The X-ray dif...
Cyclic pollutants such as dyes, antibiotics, phenols and VOCs in water and atmosphere feature stable structures and are difficult to mineralize, which constitutes the core problem in current environmental governance. Semiconductor photocatalysis prov...
The structural, mechanical, electronic, and optical properties of cubic double perovskite oxides A2TiSiO6 (A = Ca, Sr, Ba) were systematically investigated using first-principles density functional theory calculations. Structural optimization within...
High-entropy oxide (HEO) thin films hold significant potential for applications in spintronics and catalysis; however, their widespread utilization is hindered by weak room-temperature ferromagnetism (RTFM). Herein, we demonstrate a facile vacuum ann...
The pharmaceutical industry is a major source of pollution in wastewater effluents, characterized by chemical residues that are complex and difficult to degrade. Naproxen, a commonly detected drug in sewage effluents, exceeds safe concentrations for...
In recent years, silicon-based anodes have become a model of commercial success among various high-capacity electrode materials. They also offer a promising substitute for the lithium metal anode (LMA) in lithium–air batteries (LABs), which hav...
Since the synthesis of ferrocene in 1951, metallocenes have attracted attention, making the accurate prediction of their electronic structure and ionization energy crucial for understanding their photophysical and electrochemical behavior in material...
Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) have emerged as promising materials for the capture and photoluminescent detection of pharmaceutical contaminants in aquatic environments due to their tunable porosity, high surface area, and structural versatility....
All-solid-state lithium batteries (ASSLBs) are widely regarded as a promising next-generation energy-storage technology because they offer the potential to simultaneously improve the safety and energy density of conventional lithium battery systems....
This study reports a straightforward and controllable two-step hydrothermal synthesis of novel Ni9S8@NiMoO4/NF nanospherical catalysts supported on nickel foam (NF), accompanied by a systematic evaluation of their performance in the electrochemical h...
CuIn5Se8 is reported as a remarkable copper-deficient layer that contains ordered vacancy compounds (OVCs) for high-efficiency chalcopyrite-based solar cells; however, the understanding of its carrier characteristics has remained limited. OVCs could...
In this study, we present new data about the cytotoxic activity of metal complexes of salinomycin with Co(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) against human cervical cancer (HeLa) and melanoma (A375, SH-4) cell lines. The effect of the compounds on cell viability...
Water pollution caused by harmful organic pollutants discharged from various industries, such as textiles, pharmaceuticals, papermaking, and printing, is resulting in serious health complications and adversely impacting aquatic life. Numerous strateg...
Controlling the microstructure of electroless nickel coatings is crucial for optimizing the interfacial properties of carbon fibers. However, a systematic understanding of how dispersants can effectively leverage the refining effect of nanoparticles...
