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...
Rapid Thermal Shock Engineering of Silicon/Carbon Hybrid Anodes for High-Capacity Li-ion Batteries
Available online 17 November 2025
•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
Available online 17 November 2025
•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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Essential strategies for efficient low–tar biomass gasification: in-bed intensification and interactive two–stage reactions
June 2025
•Low-tar biomass gasification is reanalyzed in terms of reaction intensification and decoupling.•Progress of low-tar biomass gasification from single-stage to decoupling process is reviewed.•Intensification...
Oxygen-rich engineering of lignin-derived porous carbons through potassium activation for zinc ion hybrid capacitors
June 2025
•Efficient potassium activation is explored to prepare oxygen-rich lignin-derived porous carbons (OLPCs).•KOH/K2CO3 activations construct hierarchical micro-mesoporous/microporous structures.•K2CO3...
Porous carbon derived from sodium alginate-encapsulated ZIF-8 for high-performance supercapacitor
June 2025
•Sandwich-like porous carbon derived from sodium alginate-encapsulated ZIF-8 was prepared.•The introduction of a carbon framework on ZIF-8-derived particles effectively enhanced the electrochemical...
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June 2025