Rapid thermal shock engineering of silicon/carbon hybrid anodes for high-capacity Li-ion batteries
June 2026
•The silicon and graphite matrix is tightly integrated in Si/C by using thermal shock strategy.•The optimized Si/C-1000 delivers 586/636 mAh g⁻¹ at 0.1 C with a 92 % ICE.•Simple thermal shock treatment...
A biochar catalyst with functional Brønsted–Lewis acid sites for enhancing hydroxymethylfurfural production from glucose
June 2026
•Cassava rhizome (CR) biochar served as a support for Brønsted–Lewis acid catalysts.•Analyses reveal the catalyst possesses acid functions and porous textural features.•Biochar-based catalyst enabled...
Unraveling the chemistry of microalgae pyrolysis: Connecting macromolecules to diverse high-value products
June 2026
•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...
Complete solar thermal direct reduction of iron ore by hydrogen in a particle-fed reactor under concentrated sunlight
June 2026
•Solar thermal iron ore direct reduction with H2 enhances ironmaking sustainability.•A particle-fed rotary kiln with ceramic cavities yielded high conversion performance.•A rotating cavity made of BN...
Solvent-controlled synthesis of nitrogen-doped carbon dots from mangosteen peel extract and application in the detection of mercury ions
June 2026
•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:...
Metabolic steering of landfill–derived microbial consortia for selective production of organic acids and ethanol under anaerobic acidification
June 2026
•Ethanol Production via anaerobic acidification of starch-based substrates.•Sustainable production of bio-based products as alternatives to petrochemical based products.•Feeding regime may affect the...
Advances in single/dual-atom catalysts for activating persulfate applied to organic pollutant degradation: the critical role of active site configuration
June 2026
•A review of Single/Dual -Atom Catalysts for PS activation and organic pollutant degradation.•Active site configuration critically governs the oxidation mechanisms in SAC/DAC-PS systems.•Active site...
Rapid screening of CO2-selective zeolites, carbons and MOFs by Five-step vacuum swing adsorption performances estimated with equilibrium theory analysis
June 2026
•Various CO2-selective adsorbents including zeolites, carbons and MOFs were evaluated.•Adsorbents were ranked with respect to CO2 recovery and bed productivity of CO2 capture VSA.•Bespoke Equilibrium...
Integrating ultrafiltration fractionation and click chemistry for the construction of lignin-derived dye dispersants
June 2026
•Ultrafiltration enables precise lignin purification and structure control for high‑performance dispersants.•Selective azidation yields uniform, reactive lignin blocks for tunable click‑chemistry reaction.•Designed...
Surface amine modified Cu2O for selective CO2-to-ethylene electroreduction
Available online 24 April 2026
•Surface amine coordination modulates Cu valence distribution while preserving bulk Cu2O framework.•Molecular functionalization enhances C2+ selectivity and C2H4 Faradaic efficiency.•Tuning interfacial...
Sustainable waste-derived cellulose–chitosan–Medinilla speciosa bioplastic for antibacterial and anthelmintic applications
Available online 15 April 2026
•Biodegradable bioplastics derived from banana pseudostem cellulose acetate, golden snail chitosan, and Medinilla speciosa extract.•Achieved balanced mechanical performance with tensile strength up...
Interaction of containment membranes with biofumigant: implications for their potential reuse based on structural analysis
March 2026
•Agricultural membranes reduce gas emissions during soil fumigation.•Fumigant adsorption on the membrane slightly modifies the microstructure of the plastic.•Some agricultural films retain their integrity...
A novel recyclable alkaline deep eutectic solvent for enhanced biomass fractionation and enzymatic hydrolysis
March 2026
•A novel alkaline DES was synthesized by NH4Cl and monoethanolamine.•Alkaline DES promoted delignification (95 %) and carbohydrate retention.•Glucose and xylose yields were up to 96 % in only 24 h of...
Wood-derived Co@CoO/BNC bifunctional electrocatalyst for high-efficient zinc-air batteries
March 2026
•Wood-derived Co@CoO/BNC as the catalytic electrode in Zn-air battery was rationally designed.•Highly bifunctional catalytic activities toward ORR and OER were achieved on the Co@CoO/BNC.•Zn-air battery...
Bioactive nanofluids for enhancing carbon dioxide capture
March 2026
•The biocatalyst significantly enhanced CO2 absorption in nanofluids.•GO outperformed other nanoparticles, improving CO2 capture by up to 42 %.•Improved stability and reusability was achieved by carbonic...
Ethanol extraction pretreatment to improve the performance of banana pseudostem-derived porous carbon as supercapacitor electrodes
March 2026
•Re-resource utilization of banana pseudostem residue after extraction.•Two products of tannic acid and biochar are obtained in this process.•Pretreatment improves micropore quantity and graphitization...
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...
Synergistic catalysis between palladium-N-heterocyclic carbene and Lewis base in a metal-organic framework for efficient Knoevenagel condensation
Available online 27 March 2026
•A 3D Zn-MOF was prepared using 1,3-bis(1,3-isophthalic acid)-1H-imidazolium chloride.•Pd-NHC motif was grafted onto the Zn-MOF via post-synthetic modification, yielding Pd-NHC@Zn-MOF.•Pd-NHC@Zn-MOF...
Lignin-containing cellulose nanofibrils for paper reinforcement with exceptional strength and minimal bulk sacrifice
Available online 26 March 2026
•LCNF with tunable lignin contents were prepared from pulp rejects.•LCNF with 3.8 % lignin content obviously enhances paper strength while minimizing bulk loss.•Addition of LCNF breaks the traditional...
Active zinc selenide nanocatalysts induced by crystal phase engineering for enhanced sulfur redox kinetics
Available online 26 March 2026
•The phase composition of ZnSe electrocatalysts was controlled through crystal phase engineering.•The non-conventional hexagonal phase was incorporated into the cubic-phase ZnSe host (HC-ZnSe).•The...
Chiral nematic cellulose nanocrystal/shikonin hetero-paper towards multi-modal optical responses and intelligent monitoring
Available online 26 March 2026
•The hetero-paper is fabricated via one-step impregnation of cellulose nanocrystals and shikonin.•The paper synergizes structural, fluorescent, and pigment colors for bright, non-interfering hues.•The...
Bridging biochar synthesis and dye wastewater treatment via an interpretable end-to-end machine learning framework
Available online 11 March 2026
•An end-to-end ML framework bridges biochar synthesis and dye wastewater treatment.•Framework achieved R2 = 0.97–0.99 and RMSE = 0.01–0.04 with strong accuracy.•Online platform enables rapid biochar...
Solvent-free glycerol hydrogenolysis through skeletal copper catalyst
Available online 27 January 2026
•Skeletal Cu catalysts were synthesized via controlled dealloying of Cu-Zn alloys.•Solvent-free glycerol hydrogenolysis was achieved with high conversion and selectivity.•Leaching time governs porosity,...
Surface modification of natural magnetic particles with silica and trimethoxy[3-(phenylamino)propyl]silane for enhanced chloramphenicol and ciprofloxacin adsorption
Available online 19 January 2026
•Natural magnetic particles-coated silica has been functionalized with TMPS.•The NMP@SiO2/TMPS successfully adsorbs CAP and CIP of 87.11 and 161.17 mg g–1, respectively.•CAP and CIP adsorption follow...