High-purity oxygen via dense ceramic membranes: A strategic review of materials, methods, and future horizons
December 2026
High purity oxygen is crucial for both environmental sustainability and various industrial processes, particularly in clean energy technologies. To replace conventional, energy-intensive methods for...
Interfacial behaviors and synergistic migration mechanisms of antibiotics and resistance genes during microplastic aging: A review of recent advances
December 2026
Microplastics (MPs) serve as critical vectors for antibiotics and antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs). The transport and fate of these co-pollutants are governed by the dynamic evolution of MP interfacial...
Recent progress on cobalt-based electrocatalysts for nitrate reduction to ammonia
December 2026
Ammonia serves as a cornerstone in modern chemical and fertilizer sectors, and has emerged as a highly promising novel zero-carbon energy carrier. The conventional Haber-Bosch route, with intensive...
Combinatorial peptide synthesis on different solid phases and their thermographic investigation on CO2-binding affinity
December 2026
In order to reduce or even avoid carbon dioxide emissions into the environment, certain peptide sequences have been investigated regarding their binding affinity for CO2. Existing methods of solid-phase...
Waterborne polymers synthesized via click chemistry for coatings and adhesives
December 2026
This review highlights the preparation of click polymers from water and the role of waterborne click polymers in coatings and adhesives. Click chemistry requires a combination of certain rigid criteria,...
Surface charge-mediated heteroaggregation of chloropyromorphite with natural inorganic colloids: Mechanisms and remediation implications
December 2026
Phosphorus-induced immobilization of labile lead (Pb) into chloropyromorphite (CPY, Pb5(PO4)3Cl), is a key strategy for remediating Pb-contaminated soils, but the long-term environmental risk of CPY...
Recent progress in the development and application of magnetic biochar for the adsorption of potentially toxic metals from aquatic systems: A review
December 2026
The growing concern over environmental pollution by potentially toxic metals, resulting from the intensification of industrial processes, has driven the search for effective and sustainable remediation...
Surface evolution of ferrous scrap-derived amorphous FeCoB fibers for superior catalytic degradation
December 2026
Utilizing ferrous scrap as a functional material holds great potential for high-value applications. However, increasing its specific surface area and enhancing its catalytic performance under low energy...
Sulfolane enrichment in saponin-stabilized foam is consistent with retention in a hydrated saponin-rich microenvironment
December 2026
Sulfolane is a water-miscible industrial solvent and a groundwater contaminant, yet its recovery from dilute aqueous streams remains challenging. Here, we investigate whether saponin-stabilized foam...
Comparative evaluation of isocyanurate-based resin performance towards organic contaminants in a fixed-bed adsorption system
December 2026
Caffeine and dyes are persistent anthropogenic pollutants frequently detected in municipal and industrial wastewater. In this study, two isocyanurate-based hyper-cross-linked resins (ICY-AM and ICYAN-PA)...
A novel column breakthrough model for fixed-bed adsorption based on a capacity-loading framework: A semi-mechanistic framework
December 2026
Accurate simulation of breakthrough behaviour in fixed-bed columns remains a critical challenge in water treatment due to the complex interplay among solute loading, mass-transfer resistance, and progressive...
Exploring the Structure and Desalination Efficiency of Polyamide Reverse Osmosis Membranes through Diacyl-Chloride Incorporation
Available online 12 October 2026
Thin-film composite aromatic polyamide reverse osmosis membranes were fabricated by interfacial polymerization between m-phenylenediamine in the aqueous phase and mixed acyl chloride monomers in the...
Essential Oils and Natural Lubricants for Sustainable Tribology: Mechanisms, Performance, Applications and Future Perspectives
Available online 10 October 2026
The growing demand for sustainable lubrication has driven increasing research into the use of Essential Oils (EOs) and other natural lubricants as alternatives to petroleum-based lubricants. This review...
Niobium-modified ruthenium oxide nanoparticles with boosted electrocatalytic activity for oxygen evolution reaction
Available online 9 October 2026
Developing high-performance and durable ruthenium-based electrocatalysts for the acidic oxygen evolution reaction (OER) remains a key challenge in proton exchange membrane water electrolysis. Herein,...
From Trial-and-Error to Closed-Loop Design: A Data-Driven Review on Biomass-Derived Carbon for Supercapacitors
Available online 1 October 2026
Supercapacitors are vital for sustainable energy storage, and biomass-derived carbons are promising electrode materials owing to their low cost, renewability, and inherent hierarchical porosity. However,...
NLi4-decorated Irida-graphene for high-capacity hydrogen storage: A first-principles study
Available online 5 September 2026
The hydrogen storage performance of Irida-graphene (IG) decorated with NLi4 superalkali cluster is investigated using first-principles calculations. The NLi4 cluster is stably anchored above the trigonal...
Interactions of Nanopesticides with Environmental Surfaces: A Colloidal Mechanics Perspective across Carrier Classes
Available online 3 September 2026
Nanopesticides are intentionally released colloidal delivery systems whose environmental fate depends on carrier-mediated interfacial thermodynamics, aggregation kinetics, surface contact mechanics,...
Towards a deeper understanding of the adsorption of methyl orange on a commercial activated carbon: Study of impact factors, isotherm and mechanism
December 2025
This study investigates the use of commercially available activated carbon for the removal of methyl orange from aqueous solutions. The main characteristics of the activated carbon are as follows: BET...
Efficient activation of PMS via sandwich-like N-encapsulated cobalt-doped MXene composites: Structural properties and degradation mechanisms
December 2025
Iopamidol (IPM), a widely used iodinated contrast agent, has been increasingly detected as an environmental pollutant, raising concerns due to its persistence and potential ecological and health risks....
Electrochemical detection of congo red dye and its complete removal from wastewater by photocatalytic and adsorption methods
December 2025
For safeguarding water dwelling organisms and public health, it is an environmental and social obligation to detect and remove toxic dyes from polluted water. With this consideration, the current work...
Biofilm research advances from an innovative bibliometric method
December 2025
Biofilms are microorganisms attached to surfaces and embedded within a self-produced extracellular polymeric substance, acting as a protective matrix. They play a crucial role in environmental surfaces...
Pseudo-first-order kinetics in environmental adsorption: Why are there two distinct equations?
December 2025
The pseudo-first-order (PFO) kinetic model is conventionally written as ln(qe − qt) = ln(qe) – k1·t. However, a mathematically distinct equation, 1/qt = τ/(qe·t) + 1/qe, has been repeatedly and erroneously...
The d-band center from transition metals on platinum-based catalysts for enhanced toluene oxidation
December 2025
Substitution or reducing the amount of Pt by using non-precious transition metals (TM) in a catalyst is a feasible strategy for commercial viability. However, the synergistic mechanism between PtTM...
Optimization method of supercritical water treatment of oily sludge based on double constraints of treatment efficiency and energy consumption
December 2025
The high energy consumption of supercritical water oxidation (SCWO) technology is a major constraint on its industrial application. Existing studies have predominantly focused on treatment efficiency,...