Intercalation of chitosan into montmorillonite nanocomposites with experimental and molecular dynamics study toward sustainable functional materials
April 2026
The growing demand for sustainable and functional nanocomposites in biomedicine and environmental remediation motivates this study on the structural and thermal evolution of chitosan–montmorillonite...
Enhanced corrosion resistance of die steel by depositing TiAlSiN coating through HiPIMS
April 2026
TiAlSiN coating deposited on carbon steel can improve the anti-wear and anti-corrosion performances. In present study, the film is fabricated on H13 die steel using the technique of high power impulse...
Theoretical and experimental research on femtosecond laser induced optical modification of quartz
April 2026
Integration optical waveguides can be fabricated by the femtosecond laser inside quartz-based transparent dielectric materials. The complex dielectric function ε(ω) is a core optical parameter for waveguide...
CNS-safe flavone analogues as dual SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors: An integrated in-silico design study
April 2026
Because SARS-CoV-2 infection can provoke neurological complications, prospective antivirals must combine high viral potency with central-nervous-system (CNS) safety. Seven flavone-derived analogues...
Corundum (InxGa1-x)2O3 alloys: First-principles study, epitaxial growth and thermal annealing
April 2026
•Corundum-structured (InxGa1-x)2O3 alloys are studied via first-principles calculations and mist-CVD growth.•A metastable composition window up to x ≈ 0.21 is theoretically predicted and experimentally...
Ti-based superconductors: Progress and perspectives
April 2026
Over the past few decades, superconductivity has been a central focus of condensed matter physics and materials science due to its remarkable physical origins and great potential applications. Reflecting...
NaBO2/NaAlO2 dual-coating: A novel strategy for high-performance sodium-ion battery cathodes
April 2026
The development of cost-effective and resource-abundant sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) is crucial for large-scale energy storage and electric vehicle field. However, the commercial layered transition metal...
Numerical simulation of plasma etching process with AAO mask based on PIC/MCC model
April 2026
This paper presents a Particle-in-Cell Monte Carlo Collision (PIC/MCC) numerical simulation to investigate plasma etching processes utilizing an anodic aluminum oxide (AAO) mask. The model characterizes...
Gigantochloa scortechinii-derived microcrystalline cellulose–Ag2CO3 composite photocatalyst for efficient paracetamol degradation under low-intensity of UVC irradiation
Available online 16 April 2026
•Isolation of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) derived from Gigantochloa scortechinii bamboo fiber and deposited onto Ag2CO3 particles.•MCC-supported Ag2CO3 exhibited the outstanding photocatalytic...
Advancements in superwetting metal foam materials for oily sewage treatment: From theoretical development to separation device design
Available online 11 April 2026
•A systematic overview of surface wetting mechanisms in metal foam materials.•The preparation methods and modification strategies of superwetting metal foams were summarized.•The mechanism of both oil...
A-site tuning of half-metallicity and physical properties in f-electron actinide perovskites ACmO3 and A'PuO3: A spin-polarised DFT perspective for spintronics applications
Available online 8 April 2026
In this work, we present a density functional theory (DFT) study of the structural, magnetic, electronic, mechanical, and optical properties of f-electron based ACmO3 and A′PuO3 perovskites in the cubic...
Research progress of low-concentration electrolytes for sodium-based batteries
Available online 4 April 2026
•This review offers a timely update on the latest research progress in low-concentration electrolytes for sodium-based batteries.•The design principle of solvents, salts and additives in low-concentration...
High-performance acoustic biocomposites: Castor oil-based polyurethane foam reinforced with rice husk-derived cellulose and silica
Available online 4 April 2026
The development of sustainable and high-performance acoustic materials requires replacing petroleum-based polyurethane foams (PUFs) with renewable alternatives. In this work, fully bio-based PUFs were...
Fabrication of porous Cu-Ti alloys with tunable compositions and structures via vapor phase alloying-dealloying
Available online 28 February 2026
•A fully vapor-phase route was proposed to fabricate porous alloys via VPA-VPD.•Porous Cu95Ti5, Cu50Ti50, and Ti95Cu5 were fabricated by VPA-VPD.•Formation of porous Cu50Ti50 was discussed from thermodynamic...
DFT study of CO2 activation on pristine and vacancy-containing 2D-GeC monolayers
January 2026
Designing a highly reactive adsorbent material for the catalytic conversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable products to help ameliorate climate change and address the decreasing availability of...
Deciphering the concentration-dependent modulation effect of CT16 on the human α7 nicotinic receptor: Insights from molecular dynamics simulation
January 2026
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is closely linked to the accumulation of amyloid-beta peptides (Aβ), which impair synaptic plasticity and contribute to cognitive decline. Among the fragments of Aβ, the CT16...
A deep insight into the additively manufactured ceramics for aerospace applications
January 2026
•The demand for additively manufactured ceramics in aerospace field is summarized in detail.•The convenience of additively manufactured ceramics for the preparation of microwave electrical components.•Enhancement...
Low-cost ceramic membranes: Manufacturing methods, cost analysis and application in water and wastewater treatment: A review
January 2026
Membrane technology is characterized by its low environmental impact, low energy consumption, and outstanding separation efficiency, making it a very promising alternative to other wastewater treatment...
Computational analysis of charge transfer and optoelectronic properties in triphenylamine-based molecules for high-efficiency organic solar cells
January 2026
•Four new d-A-A donor materials based on triphenylamine were theoretically designed.•All dyes exhibit low energy gaps and broad absorption in the visible range.•Modifications to the first acceptor unit...
Boosting peroxidase-like activity of Fe/Mn-N-C dual-single-atom nanozyme for colorimetric assay of total antioxidant capacity
January 2026
•Fe-Mn dual-single-atom nanozyme is synthesized with excellent peroxidase-like activity.•The unique diatomic synergy reduces the energy barrier and enhances catalytic performance.•The inhibition mechanism...
Liposome-coated metal-organic frameworks as the efficient drug delivery system for therapeutic applications
January 2026
Zeolitic imidazole framework-8 (ZIF-8) particles, composed of zinc ions (Zn2+) and 2-methylimidazolate, were used as carriers for incorporating iron oxide (Fe3O4) nanoparticles, resulting in Fe3O4@ZIF-8...
Green synthesised ZnO/CuO nanocomposites for energy storage, environmental remediation and optoelectronic applications
January 2026
•ZnO/CuO nanocomposites (NCs) were synthesized using an eco-friendly green combustion method.•Optical studies revealed a 3.27 eV bandgap and strong near-band-edge and defect emissions, indicating optoelectronic...
Thermal degradation kinetic studies of polypropylene (PP)/titanium dioxide (TiO2) composites
January 2026
The degradation kinetics of polypropylene (PP) composites reinforced with titanium dioxide (TiO₂) microparticles were investigated using various kinetic models. The composites were prepared through...
Layered double hydroxide nanozyme decorated polycaprolactone membranes as superoxide radical scavengers
January 2026
The excess amount of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a crucial problem in health and in many industrial processes. Nanozymes of antioxidant enzyme mimicking features are promising ROS scavengers, however,...
Comprehensive review of sodium-ion battery materials: Advances and performance challenges
October 2025
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) have emerged as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries for sustainable energy storage. Its widespread availability and lower cost make it an attractive option for...