From plant to nanomaterial: Physicochemical and functional characterization of nanochitosomes loaded with antioxidant peptide fractions from oleaster-seed protein by Mehdi Ahaninjan, Seyed Hadi Peighambardoust, Sodeif Azadmard-Damirchi

“…FT-IR analysis confirmed the successful placement of peptides in the internal polar regions and monolayer membrane of liposomes. SEM analysis revealed the formation of ∼200–300 nm spherical NLs, while NCs exhibited aggregation at higher chitosan concentrations. …”
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Boosting energy storage performance of green-synthesized MnV2O5 via jasmine flower extract as natural and stabilizing agent by Dhafer O. Alshahrani, H. Khan, Muhammad Saad

“…Future aspects include optimizing the material for scalable production and enhancing its performance in hybrid energy storage systems.…”
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Modelling the Effects of Intelligentization on the Economic Resilience of Rural Households in the Face of Climate Change (Case study: Ferdows, Boshrouyeh & Sarayan Counties) by Aliakbar Anabestani, Nabiollah Taheri, Pegah Moridsadat

“…Aim: Nowadays, the smartening of villages has appeared at the international level as a rural development program to optimize rural abilities and increase the use of information and communication technology to achieve better welfare of the rural community. …”
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Hierarchically structured macro-mesoporous carbon catalysts for saccharification of cellulose by Shaohua She, Luh Putu Pitrayani Sukma, Mingming Peng, Hisakazu Shirai, Yuto Suzuki, Kenji Kamiya, Eika W. Qian

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Characterization of hybrid silicate materials based on ceramic glazes and waste London underground dust by Hana Ovčačíková, Jeffrey Stephen Miller, Vlastimil Matějka, Eva Bartoníčková, Ondřej Jankovský, Jozef Vlček

“…The phase composition, particle size distribution surface area, morphology, and thermal behavior of collected dust were studied by XRD, XRF, SEM-EDS, BET, heating microscopy, STA-MS, UV–VIS spectroscopy. …”
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Green Synthesis of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles for Tetracycline Adsorption: Experimental Insights and DFT Study by Solhe F. Alshahateet, Salah A. Al-Trawneh, Mohammed Er-rajy, Mohammed Zerrouk, Khalil Azzaoui, Waad M. Al-Tawarh, Belkheir Hammouti, Rachid Salghi, Rachid Sabbahi, Mohammed M. Alanazi, Larbi Rhazi

“…The produced ZnO nanoparticles were characterized by XRD and SEM analysis. The ZnO NPs showed remarkable adsorption efficiency for tetracycline (TC) from water systems, with a maximum removal rate of 95% under optimal conditions (10 ppm, 0.10 g of ZnO NPs, pH 8.5, and 30 min at 25 °C). …”
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From Emulsions to Films: The Role of Polysaccharide Matrices in Essential Oil Retention Within Active Packaging Films by Elisa Othero Nahas, Guilherme F. Furtado, Melina S. Lopes, Eric Keven Silva

“…Essential oil-loaded edible films have emerged as promising natural systems for active food packaging due to their antimicrobial and antioxidant potential. …”
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Antibacterial potential and chromatographic profiling of bioactive compounds from endophytic Streptomyces sp. strain MIRK71 isolated from Mirabilis jalapa (L.) by Lalrokimi, Purbajyoti Deka, William Carrie, Lallawmsangi, Christine Vanlalbiakdiki Sailo, Lalrosangpuii, Felicia Lalremruati, Awmpuizeli Fanai, Yasangam Umbon, Esther Lalnunmawii, Zothanpuia

“…Further profiling was conducted using high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC) with three optimized solvent systems: ethyl acetate:methanol:water (20:3:2) for glycosides (SS1), cyclohexane:ethyl acetate:formic acid (4:6:1) for phenols (SS2), and toluene:ethyl acetate:methanol:acetic acid (3:5:1:0.5) for anthracenes (SS3). …”
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High-yield spidroin mimics for bioinspired fibers via computational design by Yufan Huang, Junzi Qi, Bingrui An, Bensheng Zhang, Yukang Yang, Cheng Cheng, Bingfang He, Bingfang He

“…Structural analysis via SEM demonstrated dense, uniform networks in 3rep-ITVQQ, correlating with enhanced mechanical potential. …”
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Electrochemical and structural properties of binder-free iron-based bifunctional catalyst for aqueous Zinc-Oxygen batteries by Jorge González-Morales, Mario Aparicio, Nataly Carolina Rosero-Navarro, Franco M. Zanotto, Alejandro A. Franco, Jadra Mosa

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Gas Sensitivity Improvements of Nanowire Hexadecafluorinated Iron Phthalocyanines by Thermal Vacuum Annealing by Carmen L. Metzler, Soraya Y. Flores, John Cruz Lozada, Jean González, Sebastián Suárez Schmidt, Danilo Barrionuevo, Peter Feng, Wilfredo Otaño, Luis Fonseca, Dalice M. Piñero Cruz

“…For this reason, the effect of annealing FePcF₁₆ NWs at different temperatures was studied to optimize these systems. In this work, FePcF₁₆ NWs were synthesized using physical vapor deposition (PVD) to deposit on interdigitated electrodes. …”
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Preparation and characterization of immobilized indole−3−butyric acid on silver−cerium oxide nanoparticles for improving its stability and utilization in the study of plant root fo... by Masoumeh Ghorbani, Danial Kahrizi, Elham Arkan, Zhennan Yu

“…Owing to their remarkable potential to enhance bioavailability and optimize crop productivity, these nanotechnological systems have garnered considerable scientific interest. …”
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Biomaterial-Assisted Self-Healing for Crack Reduction in High-Performance Centrifugal Concrete Piles by Arian Adibinia, Hesam Dehghan Khalili, Mohammad Mehdi Mohebbi, Mohammad Momeni, Pezhman Moradi, Soleiman Ghouhestani, Ali Poorkarimi

“…This study bridges a critical gap by introducing biomaterial-based self-healing in HPC piles, offering a sustainable, cost-effective, and long-term strategy for enhancing the durability of deep foundation systems in aggressive environments.…”
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Facile Synthesis and Characterization of Novel Analcime/Sodium Magnesium Aluminum Silicon Silicate Nanocomposite for Efficient Removal of Methylene Blue Dye from Aqueous Media by Ehab A. Abdelrahman, Zahrah Alqahtani, Mortaga M. Abou-Krisha, Fawaz A. Saad, Reem K. Shah

“…Field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM) revealed that Z2 exhibited more uniform and well-dispersed particles compared to Z1. …”
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Effect of Grain Sizes on Temperature Hysteresis of Ceramic Barium Titanate by I. L. Mylnikov, I. P. Soshnikov, A. I. Dedyk, Yu. V. Pavlova, A. S. Anokhin, A. V. Es’kov, P. Yu. Belyavskiy, A. S. Antonova, A. A. Semenov

“…The growing power of modern electronic devices imposes stricter requirements on their cooling systems. One promising cooling method employs the electrocaloric effect as the most accessible and simple phenomenon among all caloric effects to implement. …”
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Influence of Surfactant on the Morphology of Copper Oxide Prepared from Acidic Etching Waste Solutions by ZHANG Tianchun, WU Daoxin, JIANG Zhengjin, XIAO Zhongliang

“…In order to study the effects of four surfactants， dodecyl dimethylamine ethylene lactone (BS-12)， sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)，cetyl pyridinium bromide (CPDB) and Tween-80， as well as their addition sequence and calcination temperature， on the morphology and particle size of copper oxide (CuO) prepared from acid etching waste solution.The microstructure of CuO was characterized using X-ray diffractometer (XRD) and infrared spectrometer (FT-IR).The micro-topography of copper oxide was examined with scanning electron microscope(SEM).The particle size distribution and thermal stability of CuO were investigated through particle size analysis and thermogravimetric (TG)testing.Molecular dynamics calculations were conducted using the Forcite module in MS software under the COMPASS force field to study the energy changes during the adsorption process of surfactant molecules on the CuO surface.Results showed that after the addition of surfactants，CuO particles exhibited uniform distribution and consistent size.The four optimal surfactants were identified as BS-12， SDS， CPDB and Tween-80.The order in which the surfactants were added did not affect the composition or morphology of the CuO product.The CuO samples prepared with BS-12 added first had a smaller average particle size compared to those with BS-12 added later， with sizes of 2.85 nm and 7.50 nm， respectively.When calcined at 400 ℃， CuO particles prepared with BS-12， SDS， CPDB and Tween-80 all exhibited irregular sheet-like structures with increased average particle sizes of 25，27，40 and 55 nm，respectively.After simulated motion，all four surfactants spontaneously adsorbed onto the CuO surface， with temperature and energy stabilizing rapidly after brief fluctuations， indicating the relative stability of the adsorption model systems.The adsorption energies of BS-12， SDS， CPDB and Tween-80 on the CuO surface were -762.73， -556.10，-619.47 and -739.81 kcal/mol， respectively， with the adsorption strength ranked as BS-12＞Tween-80＞CPDB＞SDS.The addition of surfactants in the preparation of CuO from acidic etching waste liquids effectively improved the uniformity of CuO particles.…”
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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

“…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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Tribochemistry of organic friction modifiers in lubrication of bio-hydrogenated diesel by Paweekan Hansungnoen, Ekarong Sukjit, Anawat Phatthanaphon, Atthaphon Maneedaeng

“…A multi-technique surface analysis-including 3D laser microscopy, SEM-EDS, and FT-IR spectroscopy-was conducted to characterize lubrication film formation and tribochemical interactions. …”
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Unlocking the energy potential of Moroccan bentonite clay: structural, optical, and thermal insights for advanced applications by Noura El Ghoubali, Abdelkrim Maaroufi, Adnane El Hamidi, Aumeur El Amarani

“…The main objective is to assess its viability as a material for energy systems, particularly for energy storage, insulation, and advanced energy harvesting technologies. …”
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Preparation of Ibuprofen-Loaded Inhalable γCD-MOFs by Freeze-Drying Using the QbD Approach by Anett Motzwickler-Németh, Petra Party, Péter Simon, Milena Sorrenti, Rita Ambrus, Ildikó Csóka

“…The method enabled to modify the particle size, which was crucial for successful pulmonary intake, emphasizing the need for further investigation of these formulations as effective delivery systems.…”
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