Sustainable carbon dots from starch: Synthesis, properties, and emerging applications by Andrés C. Giraldo-Contreras, J. Alejandro Arboleda-Murillo, Cristian C. Villa

“…This mini review provides a comprehensive overview of recent advances in the synthesis, structural understanding, optical behavior, and emerging applications of SCDs and their composite materials. …”
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CO₂/CH₄ and CO₂/CO Selective Pebax-1657 Based Composite Hollow Fiber Membranes Prepared by a Novel Dip-Coating Technique by Dionysios S. Karousos, George V. Theodorakopoulos, Francesco Chiesa, Stéphan Barbe, Mirtat Bouroushian, Evangelos P. Favvas

“…A novel and innovative method was developed to fabricate defect-free composite hollow fiber (HF) membranes using drop-casting under continuous flow. …”
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Design of a lightweight broadband vibration reduction structure with embedded acoustic black holes in viscoelastic damping materials by Liang Xu, Jie Zhang, Jiang Li, Huaan Tian, Chaofan Zheng, Shaoyun Guo

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Modelling of Peripheral Wood Milling Power Using Design of Experiment Approach by Miran Merhar, Aldin Bjelić, Atif Hodžić

“…However, in this paper, the effects of technological parameters and wood properties on the power magnitude of peripheral milling are analysed using experimental design methods, where the effects of the different factors can be tested with a much smaller number of combinations. …”
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Expanding automated multiconformer ligand modeling to macrocycles and fragments by Jessica Flowers, Nathaniel Echols, Galen J Correy, Priyadarshini Jaishankar, Takaya Togo, Adam R Renslo, Henry van den Bedem, James S Fraser, Stephanie A Wankowicz

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MXenes for sustainable energy: A comprehensive review on conservation and storage applications by Mirlan Jussambayev, Kalizhan Shakenov, Shynggyskhan Sultakhan, Ulan Zhantikeyev, Kydyr Askaruly, Kainaubek Toshtay, Seitkhan Azat

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Revolutionizing Restorative Dentistry: The Role of Polyethylene Fiber in Biomimetic Dentin Reinforcement—Insights from In Vitro Research by Álvaro Ferrando Cascales, Andrea Andreu Murillo, Raúl Ferrando Cascales, Rubén Agustín-Panadero, Salvatore Sauro, Carmen Martín Carreras-Presas, Ronaldo Hirata, Artiom Lijnev

“…Recent advancements in biomimetic dentistry have introduced innovative materials designed to better simulate natural dentin. …”
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Unlocking the Potential of Gallic Acid-Based Metal Phenolic Networks for Innovative Adsorbent Design by Shella Permatasari Santoso, Artik Elisa Angkawijaya, Kuan-Chen Cheng, Shin-Ping Lin, Hsien-Yi Hsu, Chang-Wei Hsieh, Astrid Rahmawati, Osamu Shimomura, Suryadi Ismadji

“…This review also explores various synthesis and performance enhancement strategies for GA-based MPN adsorbents, including stand-alone MPNs, MPN-mediated mesoporous materials, MPN-MOF composites, and MPN-coated substrates. By consolidating current advancements in MPN-based adsorbents and offering fundamental insights into their chemistry and characterization, this review serves as a valuable resource for researchers seeking to develop stable, functional metal-organic materials. …”
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High-Performance Ammonia QCM Sensor Based on SnO₂ Quantum Dots/Ti₃C₂T_x MXene Composites at Room Temperature by Chong Li, Ran Tao, Jinqiao Hou, Huanming Wang, Chen Fu, Jingting Luo

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Investigation of printing turn angle effects on structural deformation and stress in selective laser melting by Ruqing Bai, Shengbo Shi, Jingzhe Wang, Jun Luo, Huayan Pu, Wenhan Lyu, Hakim Naceur, Daniel Coutellier, Li Wang, Yangkun Du

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Implanting Ag nanoparticles in SiOC ceramic nanospheres for exceptional electromagnetic wave absorption and antibacterial performance by Junjie Qian, Dandan Ma, Yunxuan Zou, Lili Zheng, Yan Liang, Shaohua Wang, Xiaoling Zhou, Xinyi Cheng, Qingliang Shan, Yongqing Wang

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Multiple Characteristics Criterion Based Incipient Fault Detection of Distribution Systems by Anning WANG, Rongqi FAN, Yang ZHANG, Jiachao LIU, Wei HU, Shimin ZHONG, Ke JIA

“…The method integrates the speed of electrical signals and the high sensitivity and reliability of thermal signals, and then based on the composite characteristic quantity fault parameter identification criteria to detect the early faults. …”
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Investigation on the activation mechanisms of coal gangue and the corresponding CO2 mineralization potential by Lei Zhu, Chengyong Liu, Gang Duan, Zhicheng Liu, Lingling Shen, Yuejin Zhou, Kun Fang

“…Coal gangue can be used for CO2 mineralization and then be backfilled into the goaf, which can simultaneously address the long-term management of coal gangue and CO2. Mechanical and composite activation methods were employed to enhance the activity and mineralization potential of coal gangue, and ion leaching experiments were conducted to leach active ions from mechanically-activated coal gangue (MACG) and composite-activated coal gangue (CACG) in this study. …”
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Tannins from <i>Acacia mearnsii</i> De Wild as a Sustainable Alternative for the Development of Latent Fingerprints by Danielle Tapia Bueno, Amanda Fonseca Leitzke, Rayane Braga Martins, Daisa Hakbart Bonemann, Emanuel Gomes Bertizzolo, Gabrielly Quartieri Sejanes, Juliana Porciúncula da Silva, Lucas Minghini Gonçalves, Neftali Lenin Villarreal Carreno, Claudio Martin Pereira de Pereira

“…Combining this tannin with spent bark ash resulted in a composite whose performance was evaluated using different methods, including depletion studies, tests with various donors, and assessments on different surfaces. …”
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Evaluation of Wear Resistance of a Modified Radial Bearing Design Taking into Account Compressibility and Viscosity of the Lubricant by E. A. Bolgova, M. A. Mukutadze, V. M. Prikhodko, I. A. Kolobov

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Progress and prospect of flexible MXene‐based energy storage by Hongxin Yuan, Jianxin Hua, Wei Wei, Miao Zhang, Yue Hao, Jingjing Chang

“…Abstract The growing need for flexible and wearable electronics, such as smartwatches and foldable displays, highlights the shortcomings of traditional energy storage methods. In response, scientists are developing compact, flexible, and foldable energy devices to overcome these challenges. …”
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Identification of Target Body Composition Parameters by Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry, Bioelectrical Impedance, and Ultrasonography to Detect Older Adults With Frailty and Prefr... by Beatriz Ortiz-Navarro, José Losa-Reyna, Veronica Mihaiescu-Ion, Jerónimo Garcia-Romero, Margarita Carrillo de Albornoz-Gil, Alejandro Galán-Mercant

“…The PowerFrail mobile app, combined with advanced body composition analysis, offers a practical and noninvasive method for early frailty detection in primary care settings. …”
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Copper-formate seeding for scalable high electrical conductivity copper-carbon nanotube wires by Yuichi Kato, Masahiro Yamamura, Hideo Tokuhisa, Rajyashree M. Sundaram, Atsuko Sekiguchi, Ken Mukai, Takushi Sugino, Ken Kokubo

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TiO₂/SWCNts: Linear and Nonlinear Optical Studies for Environmental Applications by Saloua Helali

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Fabrication of ZnFe2O4@g-C3N4 for enhanced photo-fenton effect and visible light-driven organic dye degradation by Leyan Li, Wang Jianhua, Huihui Fang

“…Abstract This study successfully synthesized a magnetically recoverable ZnFe₂O₄@g-C₃N₄ heterojunction photocatalyst by anchoring ZnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles (20–30 nm) onto a mesoporous g-C₃N₄ framework via a hydrothermal method. Comprehensive characterizations, including XRD, SEM, TEM, and UV–Vis spectroscopy, confirmed the formation of a porous multilayer structure with uniform dispersion of ZnFe₂O₄ nanoparticles on the g-C₃N₄ surface. …”
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