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Focusing on PM6 as the electron-donating polymer and the non-fullerene acceptors Y12 and PY-IT, this study investigates their chemical, optical, and morphological properties, as well as their compatibility in bulk heterojunction (BHJ) architectures....

This study investigates the acid dyeing of Polyamide 6 (PA6) fabric by comparing conventional heating and microwave-assisted techniques. The influence of critical process parameters—namely pH, temperature, dyeing time, and dye concentration&mda...

One thermodynamic parameter that is crucial to heat transport within the fluidized bed inside the rotary kiln, during clinker production, is the specific heat capacity. The particular parameter is often considered constant in the open literature, whi...

In regions with abundant solar energy, solar water disinfection (SODIS) offers a sustainable strategy to improve drinking water access, especially in rural, off-grid communities. This study presents a numerical modeling approach to assess the thermal...

This study investigates how different substituents modulate the electronic structure and optical properties of seven derivatives of Pyrimidine-benzoxazole (FB.01) in DMSO, aiming to optimize their performance as deep bioimaging probes. The π-conju...

Studies on two-dimensional materials (such as topological insulators or transition metal dichalcogenides) have shown that they exhibit unique properties, including high charge carrier mobility and tunable bandgaps, making them attractive for next-gen...

Low-temperature CO oxidation is crucial for applications like gas purification and exhaust treatment, with ceria-based catalysts being highly promising. However, conventional synthesis methods often require energy-intensive calcination, releasing har...

This study takes a further step forward in the analytical treatment of Langmuir–Hinshelwood (LH) kinetics for heterogeneous catalysis by deriving its closed-form solution. Unlike previous studies, we present a general solution that does not imp...

This study aims to fabricate magnesium-doped SiOx materials through the integrated application of physical vapor deposition and chemical vapor deposition techniques, with the objective of developing high-performance anode materials for lithium-ion ba...

A kinetic and thermodynamic multi-phase model has been developed to describe the adsorption of gases on ice surfaces and their subsequent diffusional loss into the bulk ice phase. This model comprises a gas phase, a solid surface, a sub-surface layer...

Polylactic acid (PLA) films were directly fluorinated using fluorine gas at room temperature under varying conditions: fluorine concentrations of 190–760 Torr and reaction times of 10–60 min. Some of the fluorinated samples were subsequen...

The field of nanotechnology has witnessed a paradigm shift towards eco-friendly and sustainable synthesis methods for nanoparticles due to increasing concerns over environmental toxicity and resource sustainability. Among various metal oxide nanopart...

Metallic implants used in orthopedics, such as titanium alloys, possess excellent mechanical strength but suffer from corrosion and poor bio-integration, often necessitating revision surgeries. Bioactive coatings, particularly hydroxyapatite, can enh...

This study presents a systematic investigation of the dynamic and structural characteristics of St. John’s wort (Hypericum perforatum) in alcoholic solutions using experimental and theoretical techniques. Ultrasonic relaxation spectroscopy was...

Polyethylene terephthalate-derived fluorescent carbon quantum dots (PET-CQDs) are promising nanomaterials for sensing and biomedical uses, yet their biological interactions after metal doping require careful evaluation. Here, we report an in silico a...

With the surging demand for high-performance energy storage devices, enhancing the energy density and charge-discharge efficiency of lithium-ion batteries has become an urgent need. Co₃O₄, with a high theoretical specific capacity of 890 mAh g⁻...

Fullerenes are promising drug candidates, but they are virtually insoluble in water. Surface hydroxylation of fullerenes and their encapsulation in nanocarrier systems, such as dendrimers, can be used to increase their solubility. However, hydroxylat...

The optimization of biodiesel production through experimental design and statistical modeling carries significant industrial and economic benefits. The utilization of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) and statistical modeling permits accurate manipu...

The unprecedented influx of pelagic Sargassum represents both a serious ecological concern and a potential opportunity regarding biopolymer production. Assessing the quality, preservation status, and processing potential of these species is crucial t...

The manufacturing of detergent products such as laundry detergents or household cleaners is of increasing interest to the chemical industry. Surfactants and fatty acids are the most important ingredients in detergent formulations, as they are respons...

Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) is a clean and environmentally friendly oxidant. At present, as an alternative to the conventional industrial procedure, namely, the anthraquinone method, a clean H₂O₂ production method is desired. The construction of an arti...

Bio-inspired superhydrophobic coatings have garnered significant attention in recent years due to their potential in creating self-cleaning and anti-icing surfaces. Drawing inspiration from natural systems such as lotus leaves and insect wings, these...

Quasi-one-dimensional (quasi-1D) topological matter Bi₄X₄ (X = Br, I) possesses versatile topological phases determined by its molar ratio of halide and the stacking mode. Establishing the intrinsic relationship between these topological orders and t...

One-pot hydrothermal synthesis of boron nitride quantum dots (BNQDs) offers a simple and widely accessible approach to produce nanoparticles with tailored properties for biomedical purposes, including bioimaging and drug delivery. However, growing ev...

Calcium (Ca²⁺ ions) is one of the dominant elements that contribute to water hardness, scaling in pipes, bathroom faucets, and kitchen utensils. Herein, we report on the development of poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) cellulose acetat...

This study investigates the impact of vibration frequency on the performance of a 10-cell open-cathode direct methanol fuel cell (OC-DMFC) stack. Experiments were conducted using three different vibration frequencies (15, 30, and 60 Hz) and compared...

Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) films were modified by direct fluorination using fluorine gas at room temperature and 660 torr for reaction times ranging from 10 min to 5 h. Some of the fluorinated samples were dried at 70 °C for 7 days. FT-IR a...

Ultrasonication offers a safer, lower-temperature method for synthesizing zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO-NPs). This study details the development of a pectin-glycerol bionanocomposite film reinforced with ZnO-NPs produced using the top-down ultrasonic...

Over the past decade, two-dimensional materials have become a research hotspot in chemistry, physics, materials science, and electrical and optical engineering due to their excellent properties. Graphene is one of the earliest discovered 2D materials...

Gellan gum (Gellan), a versatile polysaccharide applied in gel formation and prebiotic formulations, is often processed to tailor its molecular properties. Previous studies employed gamma irradiation and chemical hydrolysis, though without addressing...

Thermal management in heat exchangers is crucial in many industrial, medical, and scientific applications. However, reducing dependency on active energy sources still represents a substantial challenge. In this context, phase change materials (PCMs)...

Animal tissue by-products, rich in collagen, represent a valuable source of biomaterials. Understanding their physicochemical and thermal behavior is essential for expanding their applications. In this study, pigskin gelatin was extracted through aci...

The paper describes the conversion of carbon dioxide into methanol in a chemical reactor under standard operating conditions. Electro-analytical techniques, cyclic voltammetry, and chrono-amperometry characterize the process. The electrochemical redo...

Solid solutions of the metallocenes ferrocene (Cp₂Fe), nickelocene (Cp₂Ni), and cobaltocene (Cp₂Co) have been prepared by manually grinding the components together, or by co-crystallizing them from solution. In the solid solutions Cp₂Fe/Cp₂Ni and Cp₂...

Intergrown mixtures of nanostructured manganese oxide phases have been obtained using a highly complexing agent (ethylenediamine) and a weak complexer (urea) during their solvothermal synthesis. In this work, through a detailed structural analysis, i...

In this study, supramolecular inclusion complexes composed of komecosanol (Ko), a lipophilic compound derived from rice bran, and α-cyclodextrin (αCD) were prepared using a solvent-free three-dimensional (3D) ball milling method. Their ph...

The synthesis of Fe₃O₄ and ε-Fe₂O₃ nanoparticles (hereafter referred to as Fe₃O₄ NPs and ε-Fe₂O₃ NPs, respectively) was conducted in an eco-friendly manner using FeCl₃·6H₂O as the primary reactant. The experiment was conducted...

Pectin is a renewable polysaccharide valued for its gelling, stabilising, and encapsulating properties, with broad applications in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. However, extraction conditions critically affect its yield, structural in...

Anthraquinone acid dyes are widely used in dyeing polyamide due to their good exhaustion and brightness. While ionic interactions primarily govern dye–fiber bonding, the molecular weight (Mw) of these dyes can significantly influence migration,...

A scalable synthesis of two-dimensional titanium nitride chloride (TiNCl) via flash Joule heating (FJH) using titanium tetrachloride (TiCl₄) precursor has been developed. This single-step method overcomes traditional synthesis challenges, including h...

This review explores CO₂ methanation and steam methane reforming (SMR) as two key thermochemical processes governed by reversible reactions, each offering distinct contributions to carbon-neutral energy systems. The objective is to provide a comparat...

Plastic waste and water pollution demand circular economy-driven innovations. This review examines metal–organic framework (MOF) synthesis from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) waste for wastewater treatment. Depolymerized PET yields terephthal...

Conductive polymer composites (CPCs) filled with anisotropic materials such as carbon nanotubes (CNTs) exhibit electrical behavior governed by percolation through filler networks. While filler volume and shape are commonly studied, the influence of o...

The research reviews and contrasts two studies based on the gas-phase reaction OH + D₂(v, j). In these studies, Quasi-Classical Trajectory (QCT) calculations and the Gaussian Binning (GB) technique were used on the Wu–Schatz–Lendvay&ndash...

Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) represent a pivotal technology in renewable energy due to their clean and efficient power generation capabilities. Their role in potential carbon mitigation enhances their viability. SOFCs can operate via a variety of a...

Food irradiation is gaining popularity worldwide due to its potential to extend shelf life, improve hygienic quality, and meet trade requirements. The electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) method is a reliable and sensitive technique for detecting un...

In power transformers, insulating liquids are essential for cooling, insulation, and condition monitoring. However, the environmental impact and biodegradability issues of traditional hydrocarbon-based liquids have spurred interest in green alternati...

A comprehensive investigation of the chemical bonding, electronic structure, and spectroscopic properties of the lanarkite-type Pb₂SO₅ (PSO) structure was conducted, for the first time, using density functional theory simulations. Thus, different fun...

The recovery of green waste and biomass presents a significant challenge in the 21st century. In this context, this study aims to valorize waste generated by the fruit juice processing industry at the N’Gaous unit (composed of the orange peel,...

A 3-Amino-Propyl Trimethoxy Silane (APTS) functionalized silica was prepared and investigated. The functionalized silica showed a powerful removal behavior towards Chromium (III) [Cr (III)] and Cadmium (II) [Cd (II)] ions in aqueous solution. Differe...