Solvent-free glycerol hydrogenolysis through skeletal copper catalyst
September 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,...
Active zinc selenide nanocatalysts induced by crystal phase engineering for enhanced sulfur redox kinetics
September 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...
Sustainable production of high-density magnesia from low-grade magnesite via a novel two-stage fluidized bed chlorination-sintering process
September 2026
•Operating a first fluidized chlorination bed at 700 °C can effectively removes Fe-bearing impurities.•The first fluidized chlorination bed also selectively converts Ca-bearing impurities into CaCl₂.•Operating...
Surface modification of natural magnetic particles with silica and trimethoxy[3-(phenylamino)propyl]silane for enhanced chloramphenicol and ciprofloxacin adsorption
September 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...
Improvements on mechanical properties and formability of rolled Mg-Al and Mg-Zn alloy sheets by texture control: A review
September 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,...
Carbon chain growth from methanol to ethanol: A review of thermocatalytic mechanisms and strategies
September 2026
•Four thermocatalytic methanol-to-ethanol routes via DMO, MA, AA and FA are presented.•Catalyst, mechanism and structure-activity relationship for each step is elucidated.•Carbonylation step in MA and...
Advances in copolymers based on polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) and their composites for piezoelectric energy harvesting
September 2026
•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...
Low-temperature ethanol dehydration toward ethylene over Pd–Ce-modified spherical silica catalysts under oxygen co-feeding
Available online 28 August 2026
•Pd/Ce/SSP gave 59.3% ethanol conversion and 16.0% ethylene yield at 200 °C.•Oxygen co-feeding increased low-temperature conversion but favored CO2 formation.•Ce addition did not consistently suppress...
Polyurea composites reinforced with polydopamine-modified cellulose nanofibers for high efficiency and adaptive sensors
Available online 14 August 2026
•It breaks the trade-off between mechanical and self-healing properties of polymers.•PDA-CNF is introduced into PU matrix as both reinforcing filler and metal ion ligand.•The synergistic effect of excess...
Antioxidant and antibacterial PVA films containing lignocellulosic nanofibers and carbon dots from bamboo shoot shells treated with deep eutectic solvents
Available online 31 July 2026
•Novel one-pot DES pretreatment strategy enables cascade valorization of BSS.•Lignocellulosic nanofiber and carbon dots from BSS boost packaging performance of PVA film.•Composite film packaging extended...
Biomass-derived carbon materials as functional soil interfaces for sustainable agriculture
Available online 13 July 2026
•Biomass-derived carbon materials function as scalable, interface-engineered soil materials.•Field-relevant behavior is affected by pore hierarchy, surface chemistry, and form factor.•Carbon-based architectures...
Paper-supported skeleton for ultrahigh strength and thinness conductive gel polymer electrolytes towards zinc-air batteries
Available online 10 July 2026
•Paper-supported skeleton for alkaline gel polymer electrolytes was fabricated.•Paper-supported skeleton effectively restrained structural retraction and thickening effect.•Ultrathin membrane was achieved...
From renewable resources to functional materials: Advances in polysaccharide derivatisation through degradation and structural modification
Available online 4 July 2026
•Green processing with DES and enzymatic catalysis for sustainable derivatization.•Site-specific modification enables precise functional tailoring.•Broadened applications in environmental and agricultural...
Sustainable industrial applications of chitosan and chitosan-based nanomaterials: Advances, challenges, and future perspectives
Available online 1 July 2026
•Chitosan drives sustainable innovation across multiple industrial sectors.•Chemical modification and nano-structuring enhance chitosan’s functionality.•Chitosan supports circular economy and bio-based...
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...
Additive manufacturing: A multidisciplinary review of techniques and applications
Available online 30 June 2026
•Additive manufacturing (AM) is systematically reviewed.•Preparations, properties, challenges, and key findings of AM are evaluated.•Applications of AM are summarized and future directions of AM are...
3E analysis of a solar driven CO2 (dry) reforming of CH4 process based on photothermal synergistic catalysis
Available online 29 June 2026
•The solar direct-driven photothermal catalytic DRM system has been established.•The energy-economic-ecological (3E) models applicable to different systems was systematically established.•The 3E performance...