Femtosecond laser induced excited-state dynamics in α-quartz: A theoretical study
January 2027
Femtosecond laser fabricated three-dimensional (3D) SiO2 optical waveguide is not only a strong candidate to build integrated photonic chips but also a powerful multi-physics simulation platform. However,...
Enhancing ethylene glycol gas sensor performance through the synergistic effects of NiO-ZnO p-n heterojunctions using maize straw bio-templates
January 2027
•Construction of heterojunctions can improve the gas-sensing performance.•STHPS NiO-ZnO exceeds NiO-ZnO in response, LOD, selectivity, and stability.•The influence of bio-template on gas sensing performance...
Exploring the multifunctional properties of RbCdX3 (X = F, Cl, Br) perovskites for sustainable energy applications: A DFT scheme
January 2027
Present study addresses critical knowledge gaps by systematically studying the ground state structural, electronic, photocatalytic, mechanical and optical, characteristics of RbCdX3 (X = F, Cl, Br)...
Facile synthesis of halloysite nanotubes-based nanocomposite with room-temperature phosphorescence properties
January 2027
The development of new nanocomposites with room-temperature phosphorescence properties is a hot issue in diverse fields. Halloysite nanotubes (HNTs), a natural product, have the advantages of low cost,...
Ca2+-coordinated CMC enhanced PVA/PAM hydrogels for wearable strain sensors
January 2027
Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA)/polyacrylamide (PAM) double-network hydrogels have attracted extensive attention due to their excellent comprehensive performance. However, it remains a challenge for traditional...
Performance optimization of CMTSe solar cells incorporating MoSe2 as an interfacial layer and SnS2 as a buffer layer
January 2027
This paper presents the design and simulation of a high-efficiency, environmentally friendly thin-film solar cell based on a Cu2MnSnSe4 (CMTSe) absorber integrated with a SnS2 buffer layer, a MoSe2...
Impact of membrane lipid composition on α-synuclein structural dynamics and misfolding: Comparative analysis of monomeric vs. dimeric forms
January 2027
Alpha-synuclein (α-Syn) aggregation in Parkinson’s disease is modulated by lipid membrane compositions, yet mechanisms governing dimer-specific interactions remain unclear. Using coarse-grained molecular...
Compressed sensing-enabled Raman spectroscopy for biomedical applications: Principles, advances, and future directions
January 2027
•Compressed sensing principles in Raman spectroscopy are reviewed.•Compressive Raman hardware and reconstruction methods are discussed.•Biomedical applications of CS-enabled Raman imaging are summarized.•Current...
Preparation of ultra-sensitive UV device for nanomolar-level hydrocortisone detection
January 2027
The detection of hydrocortisone (cortisol, HC) at physiological concentrations ranging from nanomolar to picomolar levels presents significant technical challenges. Although UV spectroscopy offers rapid...
Fabrication of porous Cu-Ti alloys with tunable compositions and structures via vapor phase alloying-dealloying
October 2026
•A fully vapor-phase route was proposed to fabricate porous alloys via VPA-VPD.•Porous Cu95Ti5, Cu50Ti50, and Ti95Cu5 were fabricated by VPA-VPD.•Formation of porous Cu50Ti50 was discussed from thermodynamic...
Research progress of low-concentration electrolytes for sodium-based batteries
October 2026
•This review offers a timely update on the latest research progress in low-concentration electrolytes for sodium-based batteries.•The design principle of solvents, salts and additives in low-concentration...
High-performance acoustic biocomposites: Castor oil-based polyurethane foam reinforced with rice husk-derived cellulose and silica
October 2026
The development of sustainable and high-performance acoustic materials requires replacing petroleum-based polyurethane foams (PUFs) with renewable alternatives. In this work, fully bio-based PUFs were...
A-site tuning of half-metallicity and physical properties in f-electron actinide perovskites ACmO3 and A'PuO3: A spin-polarised DFT perspective for spintronics applications
October 2026
In this work, we present a density functional theory (DFT) study of the structural, magnetic, electronic, mechanical, and optical properties of f-electron based ACmO3 and A'PuO3 perovskites in the cubic...
Advancements in superwetting metal foam materials for oily sewage treatment: From theoretical development to separation device design
October 2026
•A systematic overview of surface wetting mechanisms in metal foam materials.•The preparation methods and modification strategies of superwetting metal foams were summarized.•The mechanism of both oil...
Gigantochloa scortechinii-derived microcrystalline cellulose–Ag2CO3 composite photocatalyst for efficient paracetamol degradation under low-intensity of UVC irradiation
October 2026
•Isolation of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) derived from Gigantochloa scortechinii bamboo fiber and deposited onto Ag2CO3 particles.•MCC-supported Ag2CO3 exhibited the outstanding photocatalytic...
Controllable synthesis of trisoctahedral Au@Pd core-shell nanoparticles with tunable Pd shell thickness for enhanced ethanol electrooxidation
October 2026
Efficient palladium-based electrocatalysts are crucial for ethanol oxidation in fuel cells. Here, a series of TOH-Au@Pdₓ core-shell nanoparticles with precisely controlled Pd shell thicknesses were...
Tight-binding and NEGF analysis of high-performance thermoelectric transport in MXene nanoribbons
October 2026
•NEGF + TB simulation of three MXene nanoribbon channels coupled to graphene electrodes.•Ti3C2O2 is best p-type (ZT 5.5); Zr3C2O2 leads n-type (ZT 4.7).•Ti3C2O2 peaks at high temperatures, but Zr3C2O2...
Hemin coupled protein biomimetic nanozymes combining confinement effects for sensitive chemiluminescence immunoassay
October 2026
•Resolved the aggregation and inactivation of hemin in aqueous solution, expanding its applications.•Hemin-protein coupling enables the preparation nanozymes with excellent catalytic activity.•The confinement...
Magnetic moment enhanced CO catalytic oxidation on transition metal (Fe, Co, Ni) doped MoS2: A DFT study
October 2026
•Fe, Co, Ni are stably doped at S-vacancy of monolayer MoS2.•Fe-MoS2 shows the lowest CO oxidation barrier (0.37 eV) via LH mechanism.•High magnetic moment is key to enhancing adsorption and lowering...
Fabrication and magnetic properties of La0.7Ca0.3MnO3/TiO2 coatings on titanium
Available online 7 October 2026
•La0.5Ca0.5MnO3 NPs were synthesized by solid-state reaction at 1300 °C.•NPs had ferromagnetic ordering: Hc(300 K)=245 Oe, Hc(3 K)=1163 Oe and HEB(3 K)=−219 Oe.•LCMO NPs were added to silicate electrolyte...
Alleviating immunogenicity of lipid-based vehicles via zwitterionic peptides surface functionalization for enhanced drug delivery performance
Available online 30 September 2026
•Zwitterionic EK modification attenuates anti-PEG antibody responses.•EK-LNPs reduce immune-cell uptake and MPS-mediated hepatic sequestration.•EK modification improves the biological fate of PEGylated...
Carbon dots-based sensing for smart agriculture
Available online 18 September 2026
High-quality agricultural development is closely related to people's lives. As smart agriculture evolves, advanced sensing technologies have become indispensable for precision monitoring. While traditional...
The influence of Sn modification towards surface reactivity of Pt(111) in catalytic glycerol oxidation reaction: A DFT-D3 study
Available online 17 September 2026
•Sn presence modulates the structural and electronic properties of Pt(111).•Insights on enhanced glycerol activation through synergistic effect between Pt and Sn atoms.•Structure-activity relationship...
Advancements in piezo-photocatalytic materials for antibacterial and antifouling applications: Mechanistic responses, regulation strategies and practical challenges
Available online 30 August 2026
•Piezo-photocatalytic materials are a novel, efficient, and sustainable class of antibacterial and antifouling agents.•The mechanisms of piezo-photocatalytic sterilization and antifouling have been...