2026 March - 29 articles
Water vapor sorption in porous activated carbons (PACs) is governed by a complex interplay of pore architecture and surface functionality and often exhibits pronounced adsorption–desorption hysteresis. In this work, chestnut-shell-derived carbo...
Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel burning remains a severe environmental challenge that needs to be addressed. Deep eutectic solvents (DESs) have emerged as promising alternatives to conventional alkanolamines for CO2 capture applications due...
Carbon nanotube yarns (CNTYs) have received more consideration recently due to their excellent specific mechanical, electrical and thermal properties, making them promising materials for different applications. Until now, the axial properties of the...
Most components fail under complex states of stress and for this reason the study of materials failure under these conditions is an important topic. The article presents the experimental study of the failure of a CFRP material, with a 0/90° cross...
Organophosphate pesticides (OPs) are widespread contaminants in agricultural and aquatic environments. Growing evidence indicates that even low-level, chronic exposure to OPs is associated with neurotoxic effects and long-term neurological risks. Ove...
The rapid growth of synthetic textile production has intensified the release of micro- and nanoplastics (MPs/NPs) into aquatic environments, primarily through industrial effluents and domestic laundering. Textile-derived microplastics, especially pol...
In this work, sustainable aluminum-modified orange peels functionalized with graphene oxide (OP-Al-GO) were synthesized and evaluated for the removal of Methylene Violet (MV) and Reactive Red 120 (RR120) from aqueous solutions. Adsorption performance...
Conventional carbon-based electrodes like graphene are limited by costly, energy-intensive synthesis that rely on non-renewable precursors, challenging their scalability. While biomass-derived carbons (biochar) are a promising green alternative, achi...
The strengthening of reinforced concrete (RC) beams requires repair systems that can enhance strength, stiffness, and energy dissipation without significantly increasing self-weight or compromising durability. This study explores the structural respo...
This review presents the covalent chemistry of carbon from the point of the spin-radical concept of electron interaction in the framework of the unrestricted molecular orbitals (UHF MO) theory. Using the language of valence bond trimodality, the regi...
The pantograph slider is a key friction component in high-speed train systems, and its performance directly affects the safety and efficiency of operation. In this study, Cf/C/CuNi composites with carbon fiber contents of 1 wt.%, 3 wt.%, 5 wt.%, and...
Advanced solar energy-harvesting devices, such as optical rectennas, typically use metal–insulator–metal diodes because of the ultrafast response of these diodes at high frequencies. However, the diode performance is limited by weak curre...
Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) represent promising nanoplatforms for drug delivery due to their high surface area, tunable surface chemistry, and unique physicochemical properties. This study investigated the effect of chemical functionalization on the disp...
Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) power devices from portable electronics to electric vehicles and grid storage, yet their reliable operation requires real-time monitoring of battery state, particularly at the anode where complex reactions and structural...
Halomethanes (CH3X, where X = F, Cl, Br) are potent atmospheric pollutants, and their removal via adsorption on activated carbons (ACs) is a critical remediation strategy. However, the molecular-level influence of AC surface chemistry on adsorption,...
Reducing emissions of nitrogen compounds represents a significant challenge in environmental protection, and catalytic treatment is an effective approach. Carbon-based catalysts offer a promising alternative by exploiting the redox properties of carb...
Monte Carlo simulations of the transport of atoms in gases related to the deposition process and the contamination of amorphous carbon thin films during deposition in magnetron discharges have been performed. These films are of interest in accelerato...
In recent years, the rapid commercialization and widespread adoption of portable and wearable electronic devices have imposed increasingly stringent performance requirements on flexible sensors, including enhanced sensitivity, stability, response spe...
Graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) have solidified their role as cornerstone nanomaterials in the pursuit of sustainable technology. This review synthesizes recent advances in harnessing the unique properties of GO and rGO such as t...
Lithium thermal batteries are primary reserve batteries utilizing solid molten salt electrolytes. They are regarded as ideal power sources for high-reliability applications due to their high power density, rapid activation, long shelf life, wide oper...
This study provides a comprehensive overview of research and advancements on carbon materials with regard to practical targets for hydrogen storage in terms of gravimetric and volumetric capacities. For the sake of clarity, only the most relevant ref...
This study investigates the use of carbon nanotubes (CNTs) in the development of a filter capable of capturing toxic and carcinogenic compounds found in cigarette smoke dispersed in the environment. The aim is to contribute to the reduction in passiv...
Soil amendments play a critical role in improving soil health and supporting sustainable crop production, especially under declining soil fertility and climate-related stress. However, their impact varies because each amendment influences the soil th...
With the dual challenges of global energy scarcity and worsening environmental issues, the efficient and selective conversion of CO2 into CH4-an environmentally friendly fuel with high energy density—offers considerable application potential. I...
This manuscript reports the preparation, surface characterization, and modeling of chars and activated carbons obtained from avocado biomass for hydrogen storage. Activated carbons were prepared from avocado biomass via the following stages: (a) pyro...
In this study, removal of nicotine, highly toxic and persistent environmental contaminant, was successfully conducted using activated carbons prepared via chemical activation with KOH from shrimp shell, a byproduct of the food industry. The activatio...
Graphene oxide (GO)-based nanomaterials hold significant potential for targeted cancer therapy owing to their tunable physicochemical properties and surface versatility. In this study, we systematically evaluated the cytotoxicity of pristine GO (grap...
Removing background signals is a common preprocessing step, but it is not without drawbacks. In X-ray diffraction data, background correction can artificially symmetrize diffraction peaks, which becomes a critical issue for lamellar materials such as...
In the present study, molecular dynamics simulations with three interatomic potentials (Polymer Consistent Force Field, Adaptive Intermolecular Reactive Empirical Bond Order, and Tersoff) are employed to investigate strain-dependent interfacial therm...
