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...
Heat transfer intensification at particle scale for fast formation of α-Al2O3 in transport bed
Available online 13 June 2026
•Particle size dictates the heat-transfer mode: large pellets transform layer-by-layer, while fine powder undergoes uniform, rapid phase conversion.•The γ/χ → κ/θ → α stepwise transformation pathway...
Efficient synthesis of carbon dots with high aqueous quantum yield for achieving sustainable and gentle illumination
Available online 10 June 2026
•Conjugated precursors are openly, thermally, solvent-freely dehydrated and condensed.•H2O-relaxation resistance in the carbon dots aqueous solution is well established.•A good balance of aqueous quantum...
Plasma-assisted calcination of NiMo/Al2O3 for enhanced catalytic hydrodesulfurization of shale oil
Available online 6 June 2026
•A plasma-assisted synthesis method is developed for preparing NiMo/Al2O3 catalysts.•As-prepared catalysts exhibits high performance for hydrodesulfurization of shale oil.•3.The plasma-treated catalyst...
Enhanced production and immunomodulatory properties of lipids from Cryptococcus curvatus, fed-batch bioreactor-cultivated on whey permeate
Available online 5 June 2026
•C. curvatus produced record biomass (94.9 g/L) and lipids (52.2 g/L) on SCW supplemented with extra lactose.•Balanced lipid–polysaccharide composition (≈33%) was presented when substrate was supplemented...
Process simulation and optimization for an efficient synthesis of Dimethyl Sulfoxide
Available online 5 June 2026
•A treatment solution was provided for dealing with H2S waste gas in industrial production.•Optimum DMS synthesis conditions are established at 360 °C, 0.4–0.8 MPa, and a MeOH/H₂S molar ratio of 1.5:1.•Multi-objective...
Hierarchical Ag NPs@BNC Aerogels with Multiscale Porosity and Plasmonic Hotspots for Applications to Synergistic Microplastic Capture and SERS Sensing
Available online 4 June 2026
•Bifunctional Ag NPs@BNC aerogel enables simultaneous microplastic adsorption and SERS detection.•Synergy of size exclusion, capillary entrapment, and hydrogen bonding achieves efficient microplastic...
Underwater UV-Curable Resin from Lac Terpenic Acid: Transforming Shellac Waste into Multifunctional Coating
Available online 20 May 2026
•Lac Terpenic Acid (LTA) from shellac waste upcycled into durable, photocurable anti-corrosion coating.•Rapid, energy-efficient underwater UV-curing yields smoother, denser coatings than air-curing.•Coating...
Modulating Electrocatalytic Activity of Zinc Sulfides by Cation-Doping Strategy for Enhanced Sulfur Redox Kinetics
Available online 19 May 2026
•A cation doping strategy is proposed to modulate the properties of ZnS by the incorporation of Ru.•The Ru dopants can optimize the electronic and/or geometric configurations of metal active sites.•The...
Chemically modified biochar for enhanced heavy metals adsorption in aqueous solutions
Available online 18 May 2026
•Chemical modification enhances biochar properties (surface area, pore volume & size).•Cationic/anionic metal adsorption mechanisms on modified biochar are presented.•Regeneration & reuse of spent modified...
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...