Chemistry of transition metal dichalcogenides: Environmental behaviors governed by metal-chalcogen bonding
December 2027
Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs), including MoS2, MoSe2, MoTe2, and WS2, have emerged as a versatile class of two-dimensional (2D) materials for environmental applications, spanning pollutant...
A smart composite coating with self-temperature-monitoring performance and multi-modal ice/frost control ability
December 2027
Facing the demand for the development of intelligent equipment and ice/frost control in various scenarios, a smart composite coating (SC) with electro/photothermal (E/P) and self-monitoring (SM) performance...
NLi4-decorated Irida-graphene for high-capacity hydrogen storage: A first-principles study
December 2027
The hydrogen storage performance of Irida-graphene (IG) decorated with NLi4 superalkali cluster is investigated using first-principles calculations. The NLi4 cluster is stably anchored above the trigonal...
Comparative performance of ZnO-functionalized SiC membranes and polymeric membranes for oil-in-water emulsion filtration
December 2027
This study evaluates the performance of ZnO-functionalized SiC and polymeric membranes for the filtration of a surfactant-stabilized oil-in-water emulsion (soybean oil, 1 g/L; SDS, 2 mM), focusing on...
Waste-derived carbonaceous filler from calcium carbide furnace dust for modifying the fire behavior of polypropylene composites
December 2027
With the increasing interest in industrial waste recycling, this study prepared a waste-derived carbonaceous filler (HCCFD) from calcium carbide furnace dust and incorporated it into polypropylene (PP)...
From trial-and-error to closed-loop design: A data-driven review on biomass-derived carbon for supercapacitors
December 2027
Supercapacitors are vital for sustainable energy storage, and biomass-derived carbons are promising electrode materials owing to their low cost, renewability, and inherent hierarchical porosity. However,...
Essential oils and natural lubricants for sustainable tribology: Mechanisms, performance, applications and future perspectives
December 2027
The growing demand for sustainable lubrication has driven increasing research into the use of Essential Oils (EOs) and other natural lubricants as alternatives to petroleum-based lubricants. This review...
Exploring the structure and desalination efficiency of polyamide reverse osmosis membranes through diacyl-chloride incorporation
December 2027
Thin-film composite aromatic polyamide reverse osmosis membranes were fabricated by interfacial polymerization between m-phenylenediamine in the aqueous phase and mixed acyl chloride monomers in the...
Emerging technologies and advanced nanomaterials for arsenic remediation in water and environmental systems: A comprehensive review
December 2026
Arsenic (As) contamination in water, soil, and environmental systems poses a critical global challenge due to its severe public health and ecological impacts. Even low-level, chronic exposure to arsenic...
Directing three-electron oxygen reduction to hydroxyl radicals via encapsulated Fe0 and FeOx in carbon shells for rapid organics degradation
December 2026
Electro-Fenton is a promising technology for the treatment of organic wastewater via the in-situ generation of highly oxidizing hydroxyl radicals (·OH). However, The Fe(III)/Fe(II) constitutes the rate-limiting...
Engineering CuSe nanosheet/TiO₂ heterostructures toward high-performance photocathodes for solar hydrogen production
December 2026
Two-dimensional copper selenide (CuSe) nanosheet arrays were successfully synthesized on FTO substrates via an electrochemical deposition route, followed by Se vapor thermal treatment and subsequent...
Enhanced chlorine activation on Cu-doped goethite via the synergistic effect of Cu+ and oxygen vacancy for efficient organic pollutant degradation
December 2026
The goethite (FeOOH) has become a cost-effective and efficient alternative for triggering chlorine-based advanced oxidation technology towards water purification. However, the performance of FeOOH was...
Biomass-derived carbon materials as sustainable platforms for advanced biomedical applications
December 2026
Biomass-derived carbon materials (BCMs) are emerging as sustainable, high-performance alternatives to petroleum-based carbon in advanced biomedical technologies. This review integrates recent progress...
Simple graft modification of reverse osmosis membrane to improve the permeability and antifouling performance
December 2026
Membrane fouling remains a critical bottleneck, limiting the long-term operational stability of reverse osmosis (RO) membranes and causing decreased water permeability, elevated energy consumption,...
Carbon materials derived from single-use plastics (SUPs) and their applications in pollution mitigation: Challenges and perspectives
December 2026
Polymers are extensively utilized in everyday life owing to their low cost, practicality, and chemical stability. This accumulation leads to ecological impacts and microplastic contamination, creating...
Iron-impregnated biochar for the capture and degradation of stormwater-derived trace organic contaminants
December 2026
Bioretention cells are widely used to treat stormwater runoff and can capture trace organic contaminants (TrOCs) via sorption to soil. However, these systems are ineffective for very hydrophilic TrOCs,...
Waste-derived carbon materials for high-efficiency lithium-ion batteries: A review
December 2026
Waste derived carbon materials have advanced as sustainable alternatives to graphite for lithium ion battery anodes, yet existing studies remain fragmented because biomass and plastic wastes are often...
Advances in cell structure design for electrochemical lithium extraction
December 2026
The accelerating global demand for lithium, driven by large-scale electrification and renewable energy storage underscores the urgent need for efficient and sustainable extraction technologies. Conventional...
Hierarchical Co(OH)2/Ni(OH)2 nanosheets coupled with black phosphorus for enhanced oxygen evolution electrocatalysis
December 2026
Improving the electrocatalytic performance of transition metal hydroxides in the oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is crucial for advancing efficient electrochemical water splitting. Herein, through a...
Interface strategies for long-term stability of manganese-based aqueous zinc-ion batteries
December 2026
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries have emerged as promising energy storage technology owing to their high safety, cost-effectiveness, and competitive energy density. Among them, manganese-based aqueous zinc-ion...
Advanced photocatalytic materials for micro/nanoplastic degradation: A comprehensive review
December 2026
Micro- and nano-plastics (M/NPs) are omnipresent in oceanic and terrestrial ecosystems, posing massive environmental and human health risks. The overview of their types, life cycle, and laser spectroscopic...
Microplastics in Brazilian aquatic ecosystems and seafood: An updated review
December 2026
Microplastic pollution in Brazilian aquatic ecosystems and seafood is a widespread and persistent issue affecting marine, estuarine, and freshwater environments. This review compiles data from 100 studies...
Specific-ion effects in sulfolane–water: Hydroxide-induced phase separation versus chloride and hydronium
December 2026
Sulfolane is widely used as a polar aprotic solvent in gas treating and related refining operations, including the removal of acidic components from natural gas. In the same facilities, elemental sulfur...
Surfactant-based strategies for the inhibition of microbiologically influenced corrosion: Recent progress and mechanistic insights
December 2026
Amphiphilic molecules like surfactants can mediate between two domains of opposite solvent compatibility like water and organic. Therefore, they possess functionalities like adsorption and organised...
Selective defluoridation by electrodeionization in a mixed bed in well water
December 2026
Excessive fluoride in groundwater poses both environmental and public health risks. Electrodeionization (EDI) is a continuous, energy-efficient, and sustainable electrochemical method that removes ions...
