2026 July - 26 articles
Incorporating a secondary phase represents a promising strategy for enhancing the thermoelectric performance of materials. In this study, CuInTe2 was modified with SnTe powders at various weight fractions (0, 0.5, 1, 2, 4 wt%) and subsequently synthe...
We present a comprehensive thermodynamic reanalysis of István Bugarszky’s landmark 1895 study of the heterogeneous equilibrium 2MBr(aq) + HgO(s) + H2O ⇌ 2MOH(aq) + HgBr2(aq) (M = K, Na) at 12.50 °C. Bugarszky observed that his...
Polyoxometalates (POMs) are anionic metal oxide nanoclusters with rich redox chemistry, making them promising candidates for photocatalysis. However, their strong UV-light absorption and rapid charge recombination hinder visible-light applications. T...
Two-dimensional electron gases (2DEGs) at complex oxide interfaces have emerged as a promising platform for next-generation oxide semiconductor devices, owing to their tunable electronic properties and rich interfacial phenomena. In this work, a LaAl...
The recent global energy crisis and the instability of the oil market have prompted scientists to explore innovative ways to produce alternative energy sources such as biodiesel. Current chemical processes for converting waste into biodiesel use cata...
Single-crystal scintillators are used to convert ionizing radiation into optical photons in various medical imaging applications. A promising material is cerium (Ce)-doped gadolinium aluminum gallium garnet (GAGG:Ce) inorganic scintillator. Three GAG...
The persistent accumulation of tetracycline (TC) antibiotics in aquatic environments poses severe ecological and public health risks, necessitating the development of multifunctional platforms capable of simultaneous detection and degradation. Herein...
Photocatalysis has experienced remarkable scientific and technological growth during recent decades, evolving from a fundamental research topic into one of the most promising strategies for addressing global challenges related to environmental pollut...
Ni-rich layered oxide LiNi0.91Co0.06Al0.03O2 (NCA91) with high specific capacity has emerged as a leading cathode candidate for advanced lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). Nevertheless, increase in Ni content triggers structural instability and fast capac...
The increasing presence of antibiotic residues in aquatic environments has emerged as a significant global environmental and public health concern. Conventional wastewater treatment technologies are often insufficient to completely remove these persi...
The increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries has intensified the search for sustainable alternatives to conventional graphite anodes. In this work, cotton-derived carbon fibers were prepared from commercial medical-grade cotton wool using a two-st...
A novel carbohydrazide-based ligand (L) and its binuclear Cu(II) complex were successfully synthesized and characterized. Structural analysis confirmed that the Cu(II) complex adopted a monoclinic crystal system with a distorted coordination configur...
A one-pot ball-milling chelation method was used to create Cd(II) and Zn(II) complexes of a 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoyl Schiff base derivative (H2L), which provided greater efficiency under milder reaction conditions. 1H NMR, 13C NMR, UV–Vis, IR, SEM...
Single crystals of the one-dimensional coordination polymer Co(dca)2(py)2 (dca = dicyanamide, py = pyridine) were synthesized from methanolic solution and characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, infrared spectroscopy, UV/Vis spectroscopy,...
In sulfide-based all-solid-state battery (ASSB) composite cathodes, incomplete solid–solid contact and tortuous ionic/electronic transport pathways increase internal electrode resistance and complicate the interpretation of apparent impedance r...
We demonstrate the molecular beam epitaxy growth of two-dimensional van der Waals ferromagnet Fe3GaTe2 films with precisely controlled thicknesses down to a single unit cell. Magneto-optical Kerr effect microscopy measurements reveal robust room-temp...
Nickel–iron layered double hydroxide (Ni1−xFex-LDH) with different Ni/Fe ratios was prepared by a simple hydrothermal method and evaluated for ozone decomposition under various humidity conditions. In particular, Ni0.8Fe0.2-LDH showed out...
The ceramic and refractory industries are undergoing a progressive transition toward more sustainable and resource-efficient manufacturing systems driven by increasing environmental regulations, rising energy demands, and the need to reduce dependenc...
Photocatalytic degradation of organic pollutants has emerged as a promising approach for wastewater treatment due to its environmental friendliness and high efficiency under mild conditions. This study focuses on evaluating materials for the decolori...
The selective electrocatalytic conversion of glycerol into value-added products provides a sustainable and efficient strategy for addressing the surplus of biomass-derived waste generated from the biodiesel production. In this paper, a series of carb...
AMn7O12 perovskites (with A = divalent elements) show complex structural and magnetic transitions including incommensurate orbital density waves and coupled/decoupled modulated spin helicity originating from charge-ordered Mn3+/Mn4+ cations with the...
The search for new bright scintillators with performance close to ideal is the target for many research centers worldwide. This paper presents advanced bright thallium (Tl)-based K2PtCl6-type intrinsic scintillators for detection and imaging applicat...
Copper oxide (CuO) is a narrow-bandgap p-type semiconductor promising for visible-light photocatalysis, yet it suffers from rapid charge recombination and low carrier transfer efficiency. In this study, two distinct CuO photocatalysts were fabricated...
The fascinating features of nanomaterials have attracted immense interest across various fields, including nanoelectronics, magnetite-aided nanocatalysis, and nanomedicine. Herein, a 10% SiO2/g-C3N4/Bi2SiO5@Bi2O3 triple nanohybrid was formulated via...
Although garnet-type Li7La3Zr2O12 (LLZO) solid electrolytes are promising candidates for high-energy-density all-solid-state batteries, their practical applications are limited by high-voltage oxidation instability and interfacial degradation. To add...
In this study, we report the results of the structural characterization and electrochemical evaluation of novel cobalt-free layered Ruddlesden–Popper (RP) oxides, La2SrFe2O7−δ and La2SrFe1.8Ga0.2O7−δ, as electrode materi...
