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...
Share article
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...
Share article
Low-cost fabrication of high-performance anode-supported SOFCs with anti-carbon deposition capability
September 2025
•A cost-effective anode-supported SOFC with excellent gas-tightness is developed.•NiO-YSZ anode exhibits high porosity with a robust framework for electrochemical reactions.•H2-powered SOFC achieves...
Share article
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...
Share article
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...
Share article
Fabrication of different magnetic biochar from Citrus limetta peels for Cr (VI) adsorption: Characterisation, and performance
September 2025
•Citrus Limetta peel were utilised for biochar preparation.•Chitosan modified biochar displayed highest removal efficiency (76.22 %) towards Cr (VI).•Chemisorption was the main mechanism involved in...
Share article
Assembly of two-dimensional nanosheets of copper sulfide on nickel foam for high-efficiency energy storage applications: Exploring the effect of pH
September 2025
•Altering synthesis pH caused nanoflower to nanosheet like 2D CuxSy structures.•Proportion of CuS and Cu9S5 changed with synthesis pH.•Sample prepared at pH 6.5 showed a peak capacitance of 2326.6 F/g.•EIS...
Share article
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...
Share article
Facilitated hydrogenation of furfural into furfuryl alcohol over catalyst CuSiAlOx made with infrared-heating calcination
September 2025
•Catalyst CuSiAlOx was prepared via infrared-heating calcination to enhance its catalytic activity.•The infrared-heating calcination generated more Cu defects than electric-oven heating did.•The catalyst...
Share article
Thank you reviewers!
June 2025
Share article
Synthesis and characterization of carbonaceous materials for lead adsorption
June 2025
•Cocoon was considered as a source for silk fibroin-based protein fiber for hydrogel formation.•Silk fibroin, collagen and hyaluronic acid-based hydrogel composite was successfully prepared.•Calcium...
Share article
Catalytic steam reforming of aqueous products derived from hydrothermal conversion of biomass for hydrogen production
June 2025
•The catalytic steam reforming of biomass-derived organic compounds was studied.•The presence of H2SO4 in biomass-derived feedstocks caused the catalyst deactivation.•Bimetallic catalysts supported...
Share article
Optimal solutions and control strategies for photocatalytic conversion of toluene
March 2025
•The reaction principle of photo-oxidation of toluene and the analysis of the factors influencing the reaction.•The contribution of theoretical calculations to the process of photo-oxidation of toluene.•Current...
Share article
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...
Share article
On controllability of fluidized bed reduction of iron ore by CH4 for selective formation of magnetite
March 2025
•CH4 was used in fluidized-bed reduction of iron ores for selective formation of magnetite.•CH4 as a weak reducing agent enables controllable reduction of Fe2O3 in the ores to Fe3O4.•CH4 enables the...
Share article
Novel electrochemical sensor for the determination of potassium ions based on silver diethyldithiocarbamate as sensor material
March 2025
•Novel PVC membrane potentiometric sensor based on silver diethyldithiocarbamate.•The sensor has a low cost and is easy to prepare and use.•The developed potassium–selective sensor has been successfully...
Share article
Fabrication of SiO2/PDMS/EP superhydrophobic coating for anti-icing
March 2025
•SiO2/PDMS/EP coating with great superhydrophobicity was fabricated.•The coating has good stability in different working conditions.•The coating's anti-icing and anti-frosting performance was demon...
Share article
Mycelial mass, microbial lipids and γ-linolenic acid (GLA) by Cunninghamella elegans cultivated on agro-industrial residues
March 2025
•Cunninghamella elegans NRRL Y-1392 evaluated for first time for its ability to grow on media mimicking hydrolysates of these compounds.•Cunninghamella elegans produced elevated lipid quantities even...
Share article
Efficient corn stover-derived metal-supported biochar catalyst for hydrogenation of xylose to xylitol
March 2025
•Hydrogenation catalyst support material was prepared from corn stover (CS).•Xylitol production achieved by CS biochar (BCS) supported hydrogenation catalyst.•BCS can be used as a supporting material...
Share article
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...
Share article
Immobilized alcalase on ZIF-L as a biocatalyst for protein hydrolysis
Available online 6 March 2025
•Alcalase immobilized on ZIF-L demonstrated high adsorption capacity of 672.1 mg/g at 40 °C.•Freundlich and pseudo-first-order models best described the adsorption and kinetic data.•Immobilized alcalase...
Share article
Biochemical, functional and antioxidant dynamics potential of higher fungi cultivated on agro-industrial residues. Part I: Cultures on media supplemented with yeast extract, gypsum and commodity vegetable oils
December 2024
•WS and BOS supplementation had a positive impact on the composition of Pleurotus ostreatus and Pleurotus eryngii.•The nutritional value of mushrooms was comparable between first and second flush mushrooms.•The...
Share article
"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...
Share article
Effect of epoxy macromolecules as interfacial mediators on the microstructure and physical properties of styrene butadiene rubber/talcum powder composites
December 2024
•Spray-drying method simplifies inorganic filler modification process.•(2) poly (isoprene-co-glycidyl methacrylate) significantly promote the interfacial interactions between SBR and talcum powder.•An...
Share article
Organics-based aqueous batteries: Concept for stationary energy storage with resource feasibility
December 2024
•Depicting a promising pathway for organics-based aqueous batteries for stationary energy storage.•Concluding detailed theoretically feasible battery systems based on organics-based materials.•Evaluating...
Share article
