Highly selective electrochemical synthesis of ClO2 from chlorite with Ti4O7 for rapid pollutants degradation and safe disinfection
September 2026
Industrial synthesis of chlorine dioxide (ClO2) is infrastructure-demanding and presents significant safety and transportation challenges. The electrochemical method, while offering an on-site ClO2...
Solar-driven butanedione-based disinfection: A by-product-free approach to pathogen control
September 2026
•BD/Solar system effectively inactivated bacteria in a range of waters.•Acetyl peroxyl radicals contributed to bacteria inactivation in BD/Solar system.•BD/Solar inactivated bacteria via physiological...
3D reconstruction of a model phytophagous mite at nano-resolution reveals a peculiar ingestion and digestion system and structural adaptation for a tiny animal
September 2026
The fine structure of the globally distributed phytophagous mite, Tetranychus urticae, has been elucidated using serial block-face scanning electron microscopy (SBF-SEM) combined with 3D reconstruction....
Large-scale evidence for highly coupled soil multi-elements in permafrost ecosystems
September 2026
The coupled soil element cycles are the foundation of many crucial ecosystem functions such as primary production and climate regulation. However, whether and how multiple soil elements are coupled...
Magnetic catheter robot with dynamic force feedback for stiffness identification and abnormality detection
September 2026
Cryogen-free superconducting magnetic resonance imaging system: A review
September 2026
The development of cryogen-free superconducting magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems represents a significant milestone in MRI technology. By eliminating the need for liquid helium bath cooling,...
Crystallographically aligned Wadsley-Roth phase anodes with conductive agents for high-rate lithium-ion batteries
September 2026
To realize high-energy density lithium-ion batteries, achieving fast-charging capabilities for electrodes with high areal mass loadings is a significant challenge. Traditional anode materials such as...
Optical demodulation and multi-dimensional identification via a monolithic perovskite heterojunction
September 2026
Position sensitive detectors (PSDs) based on the lateral photovoltaic effect (LPE) are distinguished by their non-contact sensing capabilities and exceptional self-powered properties, showcasing significant...
Perovskite fluid dynamics
September 2026
The phase transition of perovskite thin films is inherently rapid and highly sensitive to multiple factors. Fluid dynamics has emerged as a powerful framework for elucidating the crystallization and...
Bioelectric warfare on bone infection: The role of piezoelectric biomaterials in osteomyelitis management
September 2026
•Piezoelectric biomaterials utilize ultrasound-generated electrical signals to combat bone infection.•They eradicate biofilms via ROS-dependent and independent mechanisms, avoiding resistance.•Electrical...
Molecular bioindicators for assessing environmental impacts of emerging contaminants
September 2026
Emerging contaminants (ECs) exert subtle yet persistent pressures on environmental systems, often escaping detection by traditional chemical or ecological monitoring. Molecular bioindicators, i.e.,...
A review of systematic environmental risks across the life cycle of lithium resources: Identification, assessment, and sustainable governance strategies
September 2026
Driven by the global energy transition, lithium demand has surged dramatically, yet the full life cycle of this critical resource embodies a fundamental green paradox: decarbonization technologies rely...
Evaluating plasticity of rejuvenated metallic glasses by effective enthalpy
September 2026
Structural rejuvenation is a promising strategy to enhance the plasticity of metallic glasses, but quantitatively evaluating the rejuvenation-deformation relationship is challenging. In this work, we...
Analysis of critical conditions for air bubble detachment from freezing fronts under different gravitational environments
September 2026
•The forces acting on the air bubbles on freezing front are analyzed.•Critical conditions for air bubble entrapment and detachment are clarified.•The critical radius of air bubbles detaching from the...
From searching for extraterrestrial biosignatures to exploring the origins of life: A prebiotic chemistry perspective
September 2026
The search for extraterrestrial life represents one of humanity’s most profound scientific endeavors. This review examines the role of prebiotic chemistry in our quest to detect extraterrestrial life....
Extraterrestrial amino acids evolve differently in asteroid Bennu and Ryugu: Possible mechanisms and future perspectives
September 2026
Recent advances in customizing the electrostatic potential pore environments of metal-organic frameworks for C2H2 and C2H4 purification
September 2026
High-purity acetylene (C2H2) and ethylene (C2H4) are valuable and critical chemicals, whereas the impurities with closely similar structures and properties pose significant challenges for their purifications....
Understanding the regulatory mechanisms of nanomaterials on carbon metabolism in plants
September 2026
Agricultural nanotechnology offers innovative strategies to enhance crop productivity by modulating fundamental physiological processes in plants. Despite growing evidence that nanomaterials (NMs) can...
H4K20me3 erasure facilitates reprogramming to totipotent-like state by promoting DUX4 mediated transcription
September 2026
Epigenetic remodeling following fertilization is essential for the acquisition of embryonic totipotency. The role of H4K20me3, a key epigenetic modification, remains largely unexplored in the context...
Comparative genomic analysis reveals spine formation and coral prostaglandin tolerance in crown-of-thorns starfish
September 2026
Recurring outbreaks of crown-of-thorns starfish (COTS) are one of the greatest threats to corals and have caused catastrophic damage to coral reef ecosystems in recent decades. As obligate corallivores,...
Targeting C3aR/STAT3 signaling attenuates neuroinflammation and reverses neurological impairment in Neuromyelitis optica
September 2026
Abundant evidence indicates that the interaction between astrocytes and microglia through the C3–C3a receptor (C3aR) pathway is a crucial contributor to the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative and autoimmune...
The role of minerals in prebiotic evolution: Implications for identifying worlds with the potential for life’s origin
September 2026
Understanding the origin of life requires explaining how abiotic molecules transitioned into the first living systems within plausible geological settings. Increasing evidence suggests minerals as active...
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September 2026
Stimulating the non-ARG harbored microbes with a specific carbon source can suppress the rebound of soil ARB after calcium peroxide application
September 2026
The spread of antibiotic resistance genes poses a significant global environmental risk. Soil antibiotic-resistant bacteria (ARB) are a critical reservoir for antibiotic resistance genes in the environment,...
