In the saline–alkaline lake (SAL) systems of the Nhecolândia region, Brazilian Pantanal, soils exhibit complex mineralogical assemblages controlled by sediment inheritance, pedogenesis, and hydrogeochemical gradients. This study investiga...
Winter concrete construction in cold regions faces significant challenges due to extreme subzero temperatures, and the harsh environment presents new requirement for cement-based materials to resist this hostile external condition. To address this ga...
This study proposes a sustainable, integrated biorefinery approach to valorize mussel shell waste into high-value products, including chitin, chitosan, and calcium formate. Formic acid was employed as an effective demineralizing agent, enabling not o...
A new composite poly(caprolactone) (PCL) and poly(acrylic acid) (PAA) (PCL:PAA 1:5) scaffold was synthesized via dispersion of PCL particles into a PAA network. Silica microspheres (Si) (2–12 μm) were then prepared by a lyophilized micro-emulsion/sol...
Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) were used to study the effects of heat treatments and water removal by freeze-drying after different time intervals (6, 12, 24, 48, and 72...
Few studies have explored the immobilization of organic macromolecules within the geopolymer matrix, and some have found their chemical instability in the highly alkaline geopolymerization media. The present work reports on the feasibility of encapsu...
Hydrogels are hydrophilic biocompatible polymers that can be used as a drug delivery material in different medical branches, including vital pulp therapy. The aim of this study is to characterize the physical and biological properties of the newly de...
Understanding the carbonation behavior of lime-based mortars is essential for ensuring material compatibility and long-term durability in architectural restoration. This study presents a comparative spectroscopic and mineralogical analysis of eleven...
Water hyacinth is a rapidly growing troublesome aquatic weed plant, which causes eutrophication in water bodies and irreversible damage to the ecological system. In this work, we have investigated the water hyacinth biomass (WHB) hydrolysis efficacy...
This paper reports the effect of Nickel (Ni) on indium sulfide (In2S3) powder. This work presents a systematic study of the physical and dielectric properties of In2-xS3Nix powders with 0, 2, 4, and 6 at.% of nickel. Doped and undoped samples were in...
Rhizophora spp. particleboard with the incorporation of lignin and soy flour as binders were fabricated and the influence of different percentages of lignin and soy flour (0%, 6% and 12%) on the physico-mechanical properties of the particleboard were...
The extensive accumulation of plastic waste causes serious environmental problems, leading to growing interest in biodegradable alternatives. In this study, the structural, chemical, and crystalline characteristics of a pulp-based material incorporat...
Flaky graphene oxide (GO) nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized using Hummer’s method and then capped with polyethylene glycol (PEG) by an esterification reaction, then loaded with Nigella sativa (N. sativa) seed extract. Aiming to investigate their p...
This study offers a comprehensive evaluation of the effectiveness of expansible graphite (EG) and potassium bicarbonate (KHCO3) in suppressing metal fires, which are known for their high intensity and resistance. Our assessment, utilizing thermogravi...
Sulfated nanocellulose (SCNF) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) films were fabricated through environmentally friendly methods to develop an effective platform for electrochemical applications. The hybrid materials were extensively characterized by FT...
This study presents a multi-analytical investigation of the wooden components from Khufu’s Second Solar Boat, one of the valuable archaeological discoveries in ancient Egypt. The research integrates advanced imaging and analytical techniques to...
Offshore buried-hill reservoirs are potential targets for integrated CO2-enhanced oil recovery and geological storage. However, the early-stage response of clay-rich granitic gneiss under reservoir conditions remains poorly constrained. We conducted...
Capsaicin is a capsaicinoid in hot chili peppers, with excellent antibacterial and antimicrobial activities and a good safety profile, but its poor solubility and instability restrict its effectiveness. This limitation may be mitigated by encapsulati...
Advancing circular bioeconomy in thermochemical biorefineries requires species-specific data that link biomass composition and thermochemical performance. Here, we provide the first integrated thermochemical dataset for Quercus pubescens bark combini...
Kalach (KL) is a glyphosate (G)-based herbicide extensively used in agricultural and urban areas in Tunisia. It has been reported that G crosses the placenta in pregnant rats, potentially disrupting organ function in offspring. The present study exam...
Black crusts are multilayered alteration products that develop on historic masonry exposed to urban pollution. This study investigates the west enclosure wall of the XVIIth-century Golia Monastery in Iași, Romania—located along a busy traf...
The elimination of toxic and long-lasting dyes like crystal violet (CV) from wastewater continues to be a major environmental challenge. Considering this, in this study, a novel amine-modified adsorbent was synthesized by functionalizing ZIF-67 with...
This study evaluated the efficacy of an environmentally friendly degreasing agent formulated from orange peel extract as both a cleaning agent and corrosion inhibitor for surgical instruments manufactured from 316LVM stainless steel. The extract was...
High-translucency zirconia (HTZ) has superior esthetic properties, but its unreliable resin bonding limits minimally invasive anterior restorations. An in situ surface modification was developed to synthesize CaZrO3 particulates on pre-sintered HTZ f...
This work focuses on the green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) to be used as a photocatalyst, preparing a blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) extract as a reducing agent, zinc chloride as a precursor, and NaOH as precipitating agent (1,...
Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D-printing technology, is currently integrated in many fields as it possesses an attractive fabrication process. In this work, we deployed the 3D-print stereolithography (SLA) method to print polyurethane a...
Background/Objectives: The limited aqueous solubility of therapeutically active drugs remains a significant challenge in their pharmaceutical application. This study presents a novel solid dispersion matrix (NSDM) that utilizes the inverted thermores...
Blended nanocomposite solid polymer electrolytes are gaining considerable attention as next-generation materials for use in flexible lithium-ion battery systems. These materials help ensure a more uniform distribution of lithium ions at the electrode...
Due to their excellent physicochemical properties, the nanoparticles (NPs) have been utilized in various potential applications, including environmental remediation, energy storage, and nanomedicine. In this work, the ultrasonic and manual stirring a...
Hybrid nanomaterials integrating magnetic and semiconductor phases offer promising multifunctional platforms for wastewater remediation; however, their stabilization and recovery remain challenging. In this study, Fe3O4 and ZnTiO3/TiO2 nanoparticles...
The aim of this study was to prepare and characterize membranes of silk fibroin (SF) and chitosan (CHI) blends. Moreover, a conformation transition of SF to a more stable form induced by the addition of CHI was verified. Blend membranes were prepared...
The article reports on the influence of annealing PVDF in an autoclave process on the PVDF phase composition. DSC, FTIR and XRD measurements serve to observe the phase changes in an already stretched, polarised and β-phase rich film. Annealing was co...
Eco-friendly iron and manganese oxide nanoparticles (Fe2O3 and Mn2O3) were synthesized and integrated into graphene sheets to form uniform composites. These composites were then embedded in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) fibers using electrospinning. Compre...
Processing can alter the optical, structural, spectroscopic, morphological, and thermal characteristics of lignocellulosic fibers in different ways. Five measured states of Carludovica palmata were compared: an artisan-processed reference (PJ-0), wat...
This study investigates the impact of nickel doping on the thermal and combustion properties of ammonium perchlorate/carboxymethyl cellulose (AP/CMC) composites. Through comprehensive SEM-EDS, FTIR, XRD, DSC, TGA, and burning rate analyses, significa...
In the traditional method of the bio-fabrication of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnONPs), bacterial strains face metal toxicity and antimicrobial action. In the current study, an alkalescent nucleoside antibiotic was mixed with zinc hexanitrate to fabri...
This study investigates the influence of biomass fly ash (BFA) produced from high-temperature combustion of woody biomass fuels typical of Lithuanian energy plants on the mechanical performance, microstructure, and reactivity of alkali-activated bind...
This study tailors titanium nitride (TiN)-reinforced RT70 HC nanocomposite phase change materials (PCMs) for medium-temperature thermal energy storage. TiN nanoparticles were incorporated into commercial RT70 HC at 0.1–2.0 wt.% by a two-stage m...
The addition of sulfoaluminate cement (SAC) to ultra-high-performance concrete (UHPC) enables sustainable high-speed construction due to the high 7-day strength without thermal curing. The fast hydration of SAC, however, endangers the admixture effic...
Purpose: The objective of this study was to engineer and optimize a mucoadhesive, positively charged stearylamine-enriched liposomal platform, termed Aminosomes, to circumvent the biophysical barriers limiting the ocular bioavailability of Brimonidin...
The development of reusable and efficient photocatalysts through sustainable synthesis strategies is of growing interest aimed at the treatment of dye-contaminated water. In this study, graphene oxide (GO) was synthesized and subsequently functionali...
A key strategy for improving polypropylene (PP) fire safety involves developing composites with enhanced flame-retardant properties. In this study, novel flame-retardant systems were developed through the sustainable synthesis of carbon microspheres...
This study compares the response of two widely used semicrystalline polymers, polypropylene (PP) and poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), to laser processing under identical conditions, focusing on through-thickness microhardness and microstructural e...
This study aimed to develop and characterize bio-nanocomposite coatings by incorporating titanium nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) (30–50 nm) (10 mg/L), which have antimicrobial effects, and rosmarinic acid (RA) (0.005 mg/mL), which has strong antioxid...
Ce-doped nano-α-Fe2O3 was successfully synthesized via the hydrothermal method. The properties of the prepared particles were studied by X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscope (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), Fourie...
In order to enhance salt rejection level and high pressure mechanical integrity, functionalized nanokaolin decorated multiwall carbon nanotubes (FNKM, 0–5 wt % loading) were incorporated into a cellulose acetate (CA) matrix using high temperature sol...
Chitosan-pectin hydrogels were prepared, and their rheological properties were assessed in order to select the best system to develop scaffolds by 3D printing. Hydrogels showed a weak gel behavior with shear thinning flow properties, caused by the ph...
PTFE/C composite targets were ablated using a pulsed electron beam of different energies to evaluate the suitability of this technique for composite coating deposition. Composite materials with two different carbon fillers and their contents (graphit...
Zircon megacrysts from Wenchang, Hainan Island, South China, were investigated to characterize their mineralogical and geochemical properties, U-Pb age, radiation-damage state, and heat-induced spectral and color responses. We integrated electron pro...
The global environmental issue of arsenic (As) contamination in drinking water is a significant problem that requires attention. Therefore, the aim of this research was to address the application of a sustainable methodology for arsenic removal throu...
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