Synergistic CO2 capture using PANI-polymerized UiO-66 embedded in PEBAX mixed matrix membranes by Tayyaba Ishaq, Rahma Tamime, Sadia Bano, Faheem Hassan Akhtar, Asim Laeeq Khan

“…The integration of UiO-66 and PANI with PEBAX offers a promising pathway for developing efficient and effective gas separation technologies, aligning with the industrial requirements for environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.…”
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Nigella Sativa-mediated Synthesis of BiVO4/g-C3N4 Composites for the Removal of Methylene Blue Dye by Ghinatanitha Haqqu Haryadinaru, Tien Setyaningtyas, Anung Riapanitra

“…The study highlights the synergistic effects of the BiVO4 and g-C3N4 combination, which promotes efficient charge transfer, reduces electron-hole recombination, and expands light absorption due to a decrease in the effective bandgap energy. …”
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Rationale for the Choice of the Ellipsoidal Reflector Parameters for Biomedical Photometers by N. V. Bezuglaya, A. A. Haponiuk, D. V. Bondariev, S. A. Poluectov, V. A. Chornyi, M. A. Bezuglyi

“…Based on the introduced concepts of the ellipsoidal reflector efficiency index and its efficiency factor, the expediency of choosing the ellipsoidal reflectors focal parameter is analyzed to ensure the registration of the maximum amount of scattered light. …”
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Design, synthesis, and optimization of a novel ternary photocatalyst for degradation of cephalexin antibiotic in aqueous solutions by Zeynab Abdeyazdan, Mohammad Rahmati, Arjomand Mehrabani-Zeinabad, Masoud Habibi Zare

“…This study, investigates the efficient removal of cephalexin (CPX) using Fe doped TiO2–Bi2O3 nanocomposite, synthesized via the simple sol–gel method as a visible active photocatalyst. …”
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Impact of Photoactivated Curcumin on Proliferation of Experimentally Induced Periodontitis and Diabetic Gingival Fibroblast Cell Line by Ananya Sharma, Vivek Kumar Bains, Chetan Chandra, Ruchi Srivastava, Sunakshi Soi, Utkarsh Singh, Aditya Bhushan Pant

“…Conclusion: Photoactivation (p-alone) was the most efficient in depicting a highly significant increase in the percentage viability for the group P-DGF and DGF at 24 h, whereas a significant increase in the fluorescence value and proliferation was observed for the group P-DGF when treated with photoactivated curcumin (pc-both) from 24 to 72 h.…”
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Facile Fabrication of CuO Modified TiO₂ Heterostructure for Enhanced Photocathodic Corrosion Protection of 304 Stainless Steel by Abinaya Radhakrishnan, Manoja Tharmaraj, Anuradha Ramani, Nagarajan Srinivasan

“…Mott–Schottky analysis confirmed improved charge carrier density and favorable band alignment, facilitating efficient charge separation. The electrochemical performance was evaluated in 3.5% NaCl solution under dark and light environments. …”
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Photo-Enhanced Peroxymonosulfate Activation via Well-Dispersed Cobalt Nanoparticles Encapsulated on Carbon Nitride for 2,8-Dichlorodibenzo-p-dioxin Removal by Yao Yue, Teer Wen, Yunfei He, Xuetong Qu, Jibo Dou, Yuchi Zhong, Jiafeng Ding, Hangjun Zhang

“…The catalysts prepared were characterized using SEM, XPS, photoluminescence (PL), and UV-Vis diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (UV-Vis DRS). Among them, 2CoCN with an optimal Co content exhibited the highest photocatalytic efficiency, achieving 90.5% degradation of 2,8-DCDD within 160 min under visible light/persulfate oxidation (Vis+PMS+2CoCN system). …”
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Sustainable thermal buffering of microencapsulated bio-phase change materials through an engineered biochar dopant by Dimberu G. Atinafu, Ji Yong Choi, Jihee Nam, Beom Yeol Yun, Sumin Kim

“…Moreover, the bio-PCM exhibits a highly efficient energy per unit mass of 61.6 kJ kg–1, which is 101.7% of the energy storage capacity of bulk B28. …”
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ZEMBA v1.0: an energy and moisture balance climate model to investigate Quaternary climate by D. F. J. Gunning, K. H. Nisancioglu, E. Capron, R. S. W. van de Wal, R. S. W. van de Wal

“…<p>The Zonally Averaged Energy and Moisture BAlance (ZEMBA) climate model is introduced as a simple and computationally efficient tool for studies of the glacial–interglacial cycles of the Quaternary. …”
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Graph-based analysis of histopathological images for lung cancer classification using GLCM features and enhanced graph by Imam Dad, JianFeng He, Zulqarnain Baloch

“…This study advances computational pathology by unifying Graph Neural Networks (GNN) with interpretable feature engineering, offering a scalable, efficient solution for cancer subtype classification. …”
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From homogeneity to heterogeneity: Refining stochastic simulations of gene regulation by Seok Joo Chae, Seolah Shin, Kangmin Lee, Seunggyu Lee, Jae Kyoung Kim

“…Our findings indicate that when transcription factors diffuse slowly, these simulations fail to accurately capture gene expression, highlighting the necessity to account for spatial heterogeneity. …”
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Rice Husks as a Biogenic Template for the Synthesis of Fe₂O₃/MCM-41 Nanomaterials for Polluted Water Remediation by Tamara B. Benzaquén, Paola M. Carraro, Griselda A. Eimer, Julio Urzúa-Ahumada, Po S. Poon, Juan Matos

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Research on the influence of different antioxidants on the thermal behavior of coal spontaneous combustion by Pan Shu, Yanni Zhang, Lan Yu, Xiaoqian yuchi, Yanju Li, Yating Zhang, Quankang Li

“…Provide theoretical basis for the development of efficient resistive materials.…”
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Novel CaCO3/g-C3N4 composites with enhanced charge separation and photocatalytic activity by Peng Lu, Xueli Hu, Yujie Li, Yazhou Peng, Meng Zhang, Xue Jiang, Youzhou He, Min Fu, Fan Dong, Zhi Zhang

“…The enhanced photocatalytic activity of the composite is mainly attributed to the efficient separation rate of electron-hole pairs achieved through the incorporation of CaCO3. …”
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Sodium cation exchanged zeolites for direct air capture of CO2 by Do Yeong Kim, Wo Bin Bae, Haehyun Min, Kyeong-Hun Ryu, Sungjoon Kweon, Linh Mai Tran, Young Jin Kim, Min Bum Park, Sung Bong Kang

“…Direct air capture technology requires investigating materials that can capture carbon dioxide inexpensively and efficiently, considering their performance under real atmospheric conditions. …”
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Prussian Blue Analogue-Derived p-n Junction Heterostructure for Photothermal Reverse Water–Gas Shift: Enhanced Activity and Selectivity via Synergistic Effects by Shaorui Jia, Xinbo Zhang, Junhong Ma, Chaoyun Ma, Xue Yu, Yuanhao Wang

“…Photothermal catalytic CO₂ conversion into chemicals that provide added value represents a promising strategy for sustainable energy utilization, yet the development of highly efficient, stable, and selective catalysts remains a significant challenge. …”
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Next-Generation Water Management and Crop Modeling of Sustainable Energy in PLC Based on Agrivoltaics Systems With IoT by Sami Abduljabbar Rashid, Abdalrahman Fatikhan Ataalla, Yousif Al Mashhadany, Sameer Algburi, Norhana Arsad

“…Nevertheless, these systems encounter various issues, particularly regarding water management, energy efficiency, and communication between agricultural components. …”
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The Multimessenger Contribution of Ultra-High-Energy Cosmic Rays from Gamma-Ray Bursts by Zhenjiang Li, Fangsheng Min, Yi Jin, Yiqing Guo

“…The high-energy diffuse neutrinos and gamma rays resulting from interactions between UHECRs from GRBs and extragalactic background photons do not dominate the observations of Fermi-LAT or IceCube.…”
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Transforming waste into value: Advancing sustainable construction materials with treated plastic waste and foundry sand in lightweight foamed concrete for a greener future by Zhao Quanwei, Chen Qi, Alqurashi Muwaffaq, Alsaluli A., Mostafa Sahar A.

“…The thermal properties, including conductivity and diffusivity, were examined to enhance the energy efficiency, and microstructural analyses were conducted. …”
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Improved photocatalytic performance of Ce substituted lanthanum ferrite nanoparticles for the degradation of harmful antibiotic tetracycline from water by S. Adline Benila, V. Anslin Ferby, P. Sakthivel

“…Reusability studies confirmed the structural chemical stability of the samples over multiple degradation cycles, rendering its usage as efficient photocatalyst in wastewater treatment systems for the degradation of tetracycline.…”
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