"Green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles: Eco-friendly advancements for biomedical marvels"
December 2024
•ZnO nanoparticles are a new and developing nanomaterial in the biomedical arena.•Eco-friendly and economical ZnO NPs produced by the green synthesis method.•Plant extracts, enzymes, and microbes act...
Development of wastewater treatment methods for palm oil mill effluent (POME): A comprehensive review
December 2025
•POME is high-strength organic wastewater from the palm oil processing industry.•POME may cause severe water pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.•Conventional treatment systems of POME have been...
Recent advances of sustainable and recyclable polymer materials from renewable resources
June 2025
•Use of renewable biomass resources instead of fossil resources for the preparation of polymer materials.•The physical and chemical cycling of cross-linked network polymers is achieved through dynamic...
Developments of polyurethane in biomedical applications: A review
December 2023
•This paper reviews PU's research progress and applications in the biomedical field.•It focuses on medical PU regarding dressings, skin sensors, orthopedics, and cardiovascular.•This article evaluates...
Progress in the development of self-healing polyurethane materials
September 2025
•This review summarizes the design principles of extrinsic self-healing polyurethanes.•It analyzes self-healing polyurethanes incorporating dynamic covalent bonds.•A strategy integrating dynamic covalent...
Toward carbon neutrality: A comprehensive review of CO2 hydrogenation to olefins and aromatics
March 2026
•Metal-based and bifunctional catalysts drive CO2-to-olefins via FT- or methanol-mediated pathways, with CO2 activation and C–C coupling as key steps.•Engineering metal–oxide interfaces and promoter...
Synthesized structure of Mg-MOF-74 decorated on ZIF-8 as solid adsorbent for CO2 capture
September 2025
•A hierarchical ZIF-8/Mg-MOF-74 composites was successfully synthesized for effective CO₂ capture in flue gas and direct air.•ZIF-8/Mg-MOF-74 composites remains efficient and excellent reusability for...
Progress in deep cleaning and upgrading of biomass- and waste-derived syngas for production of renewable fuels, chemicals and power
Available online 19 January 2026
•Conventional and advanced syngas cleaning techniques are examined.•Impacts of feedstock composition, type, and properties on syngas quality are assessed.•Economic assessment of gas cleaning processes...
Dielectric elastomer actuators for artificial muscles: A comprehensive review of soft robot explorations
September–December 2022
•Some representative design ideas and methods for preparing DEA driven soft robots are described.•The configuration and performance requirements of DEA for various bioinspired robots are introduced.•Perspectives...
Bio-based polymeric materials synthesized from renewable resources: A mini-review
September 2023
•It reviews the recent developments and potential trends of bio-based polymers.•It mainly focuses on the preparation process, specific properties and applications of bio-based polymers.•It discusses...
Preparation of chemically modified lignin and its application in advanced functional materials
September 2025
•The paper provides a thorough review of the theoretical foundations underlying modified lignin.•Various Preparation Methods of Modified Lignin.•The wide application range of modified lignin was introduced.•Offers...
Advances in copolymers based on polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and their composites for piezoelectric energy harvesting
Available online 18 July 2025
•Energy harvesting potentials of copolymers of PVDF and their composites were reviewed.•Enhancement of energy harvesting by copolymerization were revealed.•Variety of fillers were observed to improve...
A review of cathode and electrolyte recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries: Recent technologies, processes and policies
September 2024
•Technologies for cathode and electrolyte recovery from spent lithium-ion batteries are reviewed.•Various national polices and regulations on battery recycling are summarized.•Practical industrial recycling...
Zeolite-based cracking catalysts for bio-oil upgrading: A critical review
June 2022
•Zeolite-based catalysts for bio-oil upgrading are critically reviewed.•Effects of main parameters on catalyst performance are summarized.•Mechanisms on the bio-oil upgrading over zeolite catalysts...
Solvent-controlled synthesis of nitrogen-doped carbon dots from mangosteen peel extract and application in the detection of mercury ions
Available online 4 December 2025
•Green, one-pot synthesis of N-doped CDs from mangosteen peel (agricultural waste).•CDs' fluorescence tuned from blue to greenish-yellow via simple solvent polarity control.•Tuning mechanism revealed:...
Improvements on mechanical properties and formability of rolled Mg-Al and Mg-Zn alloy sheets by texture control: A review
Available online 19 January 2026
•This review summarizes the research progress on the high-performance Mg-Al and Mg-Zn alloy sheets.•The effects of texture on mechanical properties and formability are discussed.•The influences of alloying,...
Natural rubber composites incorporating alkali lignin: Property characterization and functional evaluation
December 2025
•Sugarcane leaf (SCL) lignin showed promising bio-filler efficacy in natural rubber.•Lignin emerges as a dominant eco-antimicrobial agent candidate in natural rubber.•Natural rubber incorporated with...
Advanced cellulose-based materials for flexible energy storage systems
September 2025
The rapid development of portable electronics, wearable technologies, and healthcare monitoring systems necessitates the innovation of flexible energy storage systems. Considering environmental pollution...
Catalytic conversion of bioethanol to value-added chemicals and fuels: A review
March 2022
•Bioethanol as an important platform molecule for further valorisation.•Different routes of bioethanol upgrading to value-added chemicals/fuels are discussed.•Catalyst structure-activity relationships...
Recent developments in the utilization of unconventional resources: A focus on partial upgrading techniques and sustainability of Canadian Oil sand bitumen
March 2025
•Evaluated bitumen's current upgrading methods focusing on efficiency and sustainability.•Emphasized the need for energy-efficient processes to reduce emissions and costs.•Identified some emerging technologies...
Biochar-assisted gasification of raw biomass: a review on the reactivity and synergistic effect on tar reforming
September 2025
•The ways to improve biochar reactivity are summarized and discussed.•Incorporation of biochar into biomass gasification could promote efficiency.•Positive synergistic effect is discussed for the biochar-assisted...
Recent progress in flame retardant technology of battery: A review
March 2023
•Flame retardant modification of electrolyte for improving battery safety is discussed.•The development of flame retardant battery separators for battery performance and safety are investigated.•New...
Unraveling the chemistry of microalgae pyrolysis: Connecting macromolecules to diverse high-value products
Available online 19 November 2025
•Pyrolysis of microalgae-derived macromolecules yields nine key product classes based on functional groups.•Secondary pyrolysis links macromolecular products, modifying pathways via synergistic reactions.•Catalysts...
C1 Chemistry: The Stories of Research and Applications from Toyama
March 2024
•Prof. Tsubaki's professional career spanning over 35 years is covered.•Innovative achievements of Prof. Noritatsu Tsubaki in C1 chemistry are listed.•State-of-the-art technologies on C1 chemistry and...
Recent advancements in the synthesis, functionalization, and utilization of cellulose nanocrystals
March 2025
•The main preparation methods of cellulose nanocrystals are introduced.•The modification method of cellulose nanocrystals was described.•The main applications of CNCs and their contributions in improving...