<i>Dianthus superbus</i> L. (QM) Extract-Assisted Silver Nanoparticle Gelatin Films with Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties for Fresh Fruit Preservation by Chenwei Zhang, Yao Li, Yue Huo, Hongtao Wang, Dandan Wang

“…The crystalline nature of QM-AgNPs was confirmed by XRD and SAED spectra while FTIR spectroscopy indicated the presence of functional groups from the plant extract that may contribute to nanoparticle stabilization. Functional assessments demonstrated that QM-AgNPs exhibited strong antioxidant activity, with efficient DPPH radical scavenging, and selective cytotoxicity against A549 cancer cells while sparing normal cells. …”
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Carbon Aerogel for Aqueous Phase Adsorption/Absorption: Application Performances, Intrinsic Characteristics, and Regulatory Constructions by Yong Zhong, Lei Qin, Xuzhen Wang, Weifeng Liu, Yongzhen Yang, Xuguang Liu

“…Starting from the various performance indicators, such as capacity, efficiency, reusability, and selectivity of CAs applied in aqueous adsorption/absorption scenarios, the structural compositions and intrinsic characteristics, including wettability, activity, porous structure, macroform, and mechanical property, of CAs that affect these properties are analyzed and traced. …”
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Sustainability Analysis of the Chemical Industry in the Period of Transformation Using an Institutional Approach by V. G. Kogdenko, N. A. Kazakova

“…The author’s approach to the formation of institutional groups of companies based on criteria for assessing their business behavior model from the perspective of operational efficiency, investment activity, and financial stability is of theoretical significance. …”
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Robust and Adaptive Tuning of PI Current Controllers for Grid-Forming Inverters by Florian Reisner, George Weiss

“…GFM inverters usually employ virtual impedances to obtain the reference currents for the OCCs. While very efficient in strong grids, such control architectures face stability problems if the grid short-circuit ratio becomes low. …”
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Characteristics and Preparation of Solid Lipid Nanoparticles and Nanostructured Lipid Carriers by Marjorie de Carvalho Vieira Queiroz, Luís Alexandre Muehlmann

“…Common lipid varieties encompass triglycerides, steroids, and fatty acids, selected based on the active ingredient for stabilization within the lipid matrix. …”
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Oxygenate-mediated catalysis for CO2 hydrogenation: A sustainable path to light olefins by Fatemeh Biabangard, Jafar Towfighi Darian, Masoud Safari Yazd

“…Advances in catalyst design, encompassing morphology, active site proximity, and surface modification, alongside the optimization of operating conditions such as temperature, pressure, and space velocity, have significantly enhanced catalytic efficiency and product selectivity. …”
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Interaction of the Antibiotic Rifampicin with Lipid Membranes by Rui M. S. Santos, Jaime Samelo, Alexandre C. Oliveira, Margarida M. Cordeiro, Maria Julia Mora, Gladys E. Granero, Hugo A. L. Filipe, Luís M. S. Loura, Maria João Moreno

“…Rifampicin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, active against several bacterial infections such as tuberculosis. …”
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Design, synthesis, and evaluation of triazolo[1,5-a]pyridines as novel and potent α‑glucosidase inhibitors by Fariba Peytam, Parham Foroumadi, Hayrettin Ozan Gulcan, Maryam Norouzbahari, Somayeh Mojtabavi, Mohammad Ali Faramarzi, Fahimeh Ghasemi, Mohammadreza Torabi, Behnaz Bameri, Maliheh Barazandeh Tehrani, Loghman Firoozpour, Alireza Foroumadi

“…The results of the molecular dynamics simulation demonstrated that the 15j–α-glucosidase complex exhibits high stability and effectively maintains its binding without causing significant structural changes in the enzyme, confirming the stable interaction and selective inhibition of this compound at the enzyme’s active site.…”
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DNAzymes, Novel Therapeutic Agents in Cancer Therapy: A Review of Concepts to Applications by I. B. K. Thomas, K. A. P. Gaminda, C. D. Jayasinghe, D. T. Abeysinghe, R. Senthilnithy

“…The past few decades have witnessed a rapid evolution in cancer drug research which is aimed at developing active biological interventions to regulate cancer-specific molecular targets. …”
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Autonomous scheduling mechanism based on energy awareness for improving resource allocation in serverless IoT edge by Mohsen Ghorbian, Mostafa Ghobaei-Arani, Leila Esmaeili

“…Abstract The energy-aware scheduling mechanism in serverless computing enables systems to be allocated to IoT devices connected to the network’s edge efficiently based on the energy status of active nodes. …”
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Design and Application of Atomically Dispersed Transition Metal–Carbon Cathodes for Triggering Cascade Oxygen Reduction in Wastewater Treatment by Shengnan Huang, Guangshuo Lyu, Chuhui Zhang, Chunye Lin, Hefa Cheng

“…While employing atomically engineered cathodes is a promising approach for energy-efficient wastewater treatment, future efforts should overcome the barriers in active site control and long-term stability of the catalysts to fully exploit their potential in addressing water pollution challenges.…”
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Cyclodextrin Metal–Organic Frameworks for Catalytic Applications: Current Research and Future Outlook by Edgar Clyde R. Lopez

“…Additionally, the paper discusses the encapsulation of photocatalysts in CD-MOFs, leading to stable and active hybrid materials for selective reduction processes. …”
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Synergistic catalytic mechanism and performance regulation strategies between nanoparticles/clusters and single-atom sites by Yifan Hu, Liangli Dai, Bolin Li, Changlin Yu, Zesheng Li

“…To address the inherent limitations of individual catalysts in achieving high activity, selectivity and stability, researchers have developed hybrid catalysts that integrate these two systems, harnessing their synergistic effects. …”
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Accelerated Computation of Linear Complementarity Problem in Dexterous Robotic Grasping via Newton-Subgradient Non-Smooth Multi-Step Greedy Kaczmarz Method by Zhiwei Ai, Chenliang Li

“…To accelerate the computational efficiency of LCP in the dexterous grasping problem, as well as to ensure the stability and reproducibility of the algorithm’s output, the NSNMGK method, which incorporates sequential projection iterations across all greedy-selected active constraint rows within each NSNGRK framework iteration cycle, is developed. …”
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Two-dimensional cell membrane chromatography guided screening of myocardial protective compounds from Yindan Xinnaotong soft capsule by Si-Min Shao, Xuan Ji, Xing Wang, Run-Zhou Liu, Yu-Ru Cai, Xiaobing Lin, Ze-Jie Zeng, Ling Chen, Liu Yang, Hua Yang, Wen Gao

“…Additionally, an RNA-seq approach was employed to predict the targets and mechanisms of YD and the active compounds for myocardial protection. Results The developed imidazole-modified H9c2/CMC exhibits remarkable selectivity, specificity, stability, and reproducibility. …”
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Switchable thermoelectric cooler with radial heatsink for dual-mode thermal management system by Yu Rim Kang, Sang Hun Lee, Yoon-Chul Lee, Chang-Ju Park, Yangkyu Park

“…This configuration enables the selective activation of the thermoelectric cooler module, allowing the STEC to operate in both passive and active cooling modes for enhanced energy efficiency. …”
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Tetrahydrodipyrazolopyridine covalently immobilized on silica-coated magnetic nanoparticles as a basic heterogeneous catalyst for multicomponent synthesis of dihydropyrano[2,3-c]py... by Ali Saffar

“…The catalyst comprises a magnetic Fe3O4 core, a silica shell for chemical stability, and an outer THPP layer providing active catalytic sites. …”
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Photocathode Design in Photo‐Assisted Li‐O2 Batteries: Status and Perspectives by Meng Wang, Ganwen Chen, Zhangliu Tian, Ruiqi Su, Chonglai Jiang, Zejun Sun, Yuan Liu, Wei Chen

“…We present several strategies for tailoring catalytic materials from the perspectives of material selection and its catalytic performance optimization, aiming to provide a fundamental understanding and insights into the design of efficient photocathodes. …”
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Advancements in zeolite-based catalysts for the isomerization of n-alkanes: mechanistic insights and future directions by Nastaran Parsafard, Zaidoon M. Shakor

“…Our findings underscore the critical role of acid–base properties and pore architecture in dictating selectivity and conversion rates. Notably, we identify a novel class of hierarchical zeolites that exhibit superior activity and stability compared to conventional counterparts, attributed to enhanced mass transport and optimized active site accessibility. …”
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Design and Application of Mesoporous Catalysts for Liquid-Phase Furfural Hydrogenation by Hyeongeon Lee, Shinjae Lee, Kwangjin An

“…Consequently, optimizing catalytic processes for FAL conversion has garnered substantial attention, particularly in selectivity and efficiency. The liquid-phase hydrogenation of FAL has demonstrated advantages, including enhanced catalyst stability and higher product yields. …”
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