Compressed sensing-enabled Raman spectroscopy for biomedical applications: Principles, advances, and future directions
Available online 22 July 2026
•Compressed sensing principles in Raman spectroscopy are reviewed.•Compressive Raman hardware and reconstruction methods are discussed.•Biomedical applications of CS-enabled Raman imaging are summarized.•Current...
Tuning the electronic structure of 2D porous materials by small molecules adsorption
Available online 18 July 2026
Impact of membrane lipid composition on α-synuclein structural dynamics and misfolding: Comparative analysis of monomeric vs. dimeric forms
Available online 30 June 2026
Alpha-synuclein (α-Syn) aggregation in Parkinson’s disease is modulated by lipid membrane compositions, yet mechanisms governing dimer-specific interactions remain unclear. Using coarse-grained molecular...
Performance optimization of CMTSe solar cells incorporating MoSe2 as an interfacial layer and SnS2 as a buffer layer
Available online 26 June 2026
This paper presents the design and simulation of a high-efficiency, environmentally friendly thin-film solar cell based on a Cu2MnSnSe4 (CMTSe) absorber integrated with a SnS2 buffer layer, a MoSe2...
Ca2+-coordinated CMC enhanced PVA/PAM hydrogels for wearable strain sensors
Available online 18 June 2026
Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/polyacrylamide (PAM) double-network hydrogels have attracted extensive attention due to their excellent comprehensive performance. However, it remains a challenge for traditional...
Facile synthesis of halloysite nanotubes-based nanocomposite with room-temperature phosphorescence properties
Available online 17 June 2026
The development of new nanocomposites with room-temperature phosphorescence properties is a hot issue in diverse fields. Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), a natural product, have the advantages of low cost,...
Exploring the multifunctional properties of RbCdX3 (X = F, Cl, Br) perovskites for sustainable energy applications: A DFT scheme
Available online 16 June 2026
Present study addresses critical knowledge gaps by systematically studying the ground state structural, electronic, photocatalytic, mechanical and optical, characteristics of RbCdX3 (X = F, Cl, Br)...
Enhancing ethylene glycol gas sensor performance through the synergistic effects of NiO-ZnO p-n heterojunctions using maize straw bio-templates
Available online 11 June 2026
•Construction of heterojunctions can improve the gas-sensing performance.•STHPS NiO-ZnO exceeds NiO-ZnO in response, LOD, selectivity, and stability.•The influence of bio-template on gas sensing performance...
Femtosecond laser induced excited-state dynamics in α-quartz: A theoretical study
Available online 1 June 2026
Femtosecond laser fabricated three-dimensional (3D) SiO2 optical waveguide is not only a strong candidate to build integrated photonic chips but also a powerful multi-physics simulation platform. However,...
Photonic systems in 3D printing
April 2026
•3D printing enables fabrication of freeform micro-optics via two-photo polymerization(TPP), with tailorable optical properties.•Femtosecond direct laser writing based on TPP provides excellent optical...
The effect of precipitants on developing Mn2O3 nanopowder for NIR reflective pigmentation study
April 2026
In this study, various precipitation experiments were conducted using MnCl2⋅4H2O salt along with different carbonate precipitants such as K2CO3, Na2CO3, and NH4HCO3 to produce Mn2O3 phase and to investigate...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...