Antibacterial activity and recyclability of magnetically recoverable ag-modified MnFe2O4/rGO Photocatalyst synthesized utilizing plant leaf extract
Available online 16 September 2026
In this study, we focus on the environmental friendliness of Ag-modified MnFe2O4/rGO nanocomposites, which function as magnetically separable and reusable photocatalysts for rapidly inactivating Escherichia...
Enhanced degradation of sulfamethazine over the novel biochar-hydrogel-encapsulated Fe–Mo bimetallic sulfide catalyst by peroxymonosulfate activation
Available online 14 September 2026
Sulfamethazine (SMT) has raised significant concerns owing to its environmental persistence. In this study, a novel Fe–Mo bimetallic sulfide catalyst encapsulated in a biochar-hydrogel composite (FeMoS-HC)...
Tuning Ni/activated carbon catalysts through preparation methods for COx-free hydrogen generation
Available online 3 September 2026
Hydrogen is considered a promising clean energy carrier for sustainable energy systems. Catalytic methane decomposition (CMD) provides a COx-free pathway for hydrogen production while simultaneously...
Flash carbonization of pre-oxidized coal pitch into hard carbon enables defect and closed-pore engineering for superior sodium storage capacity
Available online 31 August 2026
Coal tar pitch, a low-cost industrial byproduct with high carbon yield, is a superior precursor for hard carbon. Pre-oxidation and carbonization are two core procedures for pitch-derived hard carbon,...
Multi-level synergistic fractionation technology toward lignocellulosic biomass refining
August 2026
Preparation of caking components of coal using [N4441][Cl] thermal treatment and alkylation reaction
August 2026
Mechanistic insights into metal-mediated anaerobic digestion: From material function to process enhancement
August 2026
Formation mechanisms and fluorescence properties of carbon dots extracted from fuel vehicle exhaust
August 2026
Particulate matter (PM) in the atmosphere is the main air pollution and vehicle exhaust is the biggest contributor to atmospheric particulate. To reduce particulate emissions and utilize waste materials,...
Photocatalytic and photoelectrocatalytic conversion of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid: A review
Available online 29 August 2026
The selective oxidation of 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) to 2,5-furandicarboxylic acid (FDCA) represents a critical pathway for establishing sustainable biomass-derived polymer value chains. While conventional...
Dry reforming of methane over activated carbon supported catalysts: A literature review of catalyst development
Available online 25 August 2026
Dry reforming of methane (DRM) represents a promising route for the simultaneous utilization of greenhouse gases, methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2), to produce syngas, a valuable feedstock for...
A review on hydrogen from plastic and tire waste: Thermochemical pathways, carbon management, and scale-up barriers
Available online 24 August 2026
The increasing volume of plastic and tire wastes creates environmental and energy challenges, and their utilization as feedstock for hydrogen production is being promoted under a circular economy. This...
Data-driven framework for biochar engineering: Balancing heavy metal risk, carbon purity, and feedstock-pyrolysis trade-offs
Available online 23 August 2026
Up-scaling biochar production requires managing integral trade-offs. While higher pyrolysis temperature increases carbon stability, it also concentrates ash and heavy metals via mass loss. Existing...
Recent advances in catalysts for photothermal catalytic dry reforming of methane
Available online 10 August 2026
Dry reforming of methane (DRM) converts primary greenhouse gases (CH4 and CO2) into valuable syngas, offering a critical pathway toward achieving global carbon neutrality. However, conventional high-temperature...
Valorizing sugarcane vinasse and agricultural residues via ruminal acidogenesis
Available online 1 August 2026
Sugarcane vinasse, a by-product of ethanol industries, is rich in organic matter and salts. While its environmental release as wastewater causes considerable pollution, it also represents a viable feedstock...
Hydrogen color spectrum: a comparative overview of production methods, cost, and CO₂ emissions
Available online 27 July 2026
The growing global demand for clean and sustainable energy has necessitated a paradigm shift toward low-carbon energy systems. H2 with its high energy density and zero-emission potential at the point...
The potential of household food residues to substitute commonly used lignocellulosic substrates for the cultivation of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus ostreatus): Secretome response and bioconversion capacity
Available online 3 July 2026
Household food residues (HFRs), a substantial yet underexplored fraction of lignocellulosic waste, were evaluated as potential substitutes for conventional substrates (wheat straw-WS and barley straw-BS)...