Advanced materials
Advanced materials
Solar?Driven Conversion of CO2 to C2 Products by the 3d Transition Metal Intercalates of Layered Lead Iodides
01/05/2024 -
Photocatalytic CO2 reduction to high?value?added C2+ products presents significant challenges, which is attributed to the slow kinetics of multi?e? CO2 photoreduction and the high thermodynamic...
Synthesis of fenugreek gum-based metal–organic framework (FG/Zr-AIPA MOF) composite beads for sequestration of heavy metal ions from aqueous solution
24/04/2024 -
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) are a prominent class of materials due to their large surface area and customized structures. This gives them specificity and high adsorption capacity while they...
Characterization of Biodegradable Polymers for Porous Structure: Further Steps toward Sustainable Plastics
19/04/2024 -
Plastic pollution poses a significant environmental challenge, necessitating the investigation of bioplastics with reduced end-of-life impact. This study systematically characterizes four promising...
Assessing Phytoremediation Potential: Dominant Plants in Soils Impacted by Polymetal(loid)lic Mining
19/04/2024 -
Phytoremediation, an ecological approach aimed at addressing polymetal(loid)lic-contaminated mining soils, has encountered adaptability challenges. Dominant plant species, well-suited to the local...
Evaluation of the Spreading Dynamics and Interactions of Lead-Carrier Microplastics Affected by Biofilm: A Mini-Review
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The toxic effect of microplastics (MPs) on living organisms is caused by the plastics and other pollutants attached to their surface. The interaction of MPs with hazardous toxic pollutants such as...
Health risk assessment of heavy metal pollutants in Iranian hen eggs: a systematic review and meta-analysis
15/04/2024 -
Eggs are a high-quality, nutrient-dense source of protein that is available at a relatively low price and the contamination of eggs by heavy metals is an important issue in public health. This...
Noncentrosymmetric Triangular Magnet CaMnTeO6: Strong Quantum Fluctuations and Role of s0 versus s2 Electronic States in Competing Exchange Interactions
20/03/2024 -
Noncentrosymmetric triangular magnets offer a unique platform for realizing strong quantum fluctuations. However, designing these quantum materials remains an open challenge attributable to a...
A New Discovery of Cu Mineralization in the North Qaidam, Tibet via Log-Ratio, Robust Factor Analysis, and Spectrum–Area Modeling
20/03/2024 -
The Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, abundant in mineral resources, is a treasure trove for geological explorers. However, exploration has been hindered by the presence of dense vegetation,...
Exposure to Environmental Pollution in Schools of Puchuncaví, Chile: Characterization of Heavy Metals, Health Risk Assessment, and Effects on Children’s Academic Performance
19/03/2024 -
In Chile, Puchuncaví and Quintero face substantial environmental pollution challenges. Industrial and vehicular emissions expose schoolchildren to elevated levels of pollutants,...
Atmospheric Particulate Matter and Associated Trace Elements Pollution in Bangladesh: A Comparative Study with Global Megacities
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Air quality degradation due to high levels of atmospheric particulate matter (PM) of various size fractions and the associated potentially toxic trace elements (PTEs) is a global concern. This...
Application of Macro X-ray Fluorescence Fast Mapping to Thickness Estimation of Layered Pigments
15/03/2024 -
Even though X-ray fluorescence (XRF) is strictly an atomic method, this technique has been developed mostly at research centers for nuclear physics. One of its most valuable variations is the mapping...
SiO2@Al2O3 binary filler: A chance for enhancing the heat transport in rubber composites for tire applications
15/03/2024 -
SiO2@Al2O3 binary filler synergistically integrates the intrinsic thermal conductivity properties of alumina with the peculiar reinforcement ability of silica in an easy one?pot solution, which can...
Influence of conditioner and straw on the herbaceous plant-based phytoremediation copper tailings: a field trial at Liujiagou tailings pond, China
11/03/2024 -
A field trial was performed to carry out an enhanced phytoremediation technique for multi-metal contaminated copper tailings by Sudan grass (Sorghum Sudanese), ryegrass (Lolium perenne L.), and...
Removing Heavy Metals: Cutting-Edge Strategies and Advancements in Biosorption Technology
01/03/2024 -
This article explores recent advancements and innovative strategies in biosorption technology, with a particular focus on the removal of heavy metals, such as Cu(II), Pb(II), Cr(III), Cr(VI), Zn(II),...
Lead (Pb) Pollution in Soil: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Contamination Grade and Health Risk in Mexico
25/02/2024 -
Lead (Pb) is a toxic metal associated with several health disorders. The mining and Pb battery industry are related to Pb increase in air, water, and soil. Mexico is an important worldwide Pb...
Enhancing Maize Yield and Soil Health through the Residual Impact of Nanomaterials in Contaminated Soils to Sustain Food
16/02/2024 -
Studying the impact of residual soil nanomaterials is a promising challenge for sustainable agricultural development to improve soil health and crop productivity. The objective of this study is to...
Effect of Ge Incorporation on Lead?free Cs?based Triiodide Sn?Ge Co?alloy Perovskite Thin Films by Spin Coating
12/02/2024 -
A new Sn?Ge co?alloy perovskite that does not contain toxic Pb is attracting attention due to its excellent predicted optoelectronic properties. However, most current research only focuses on...
Plant-Based Alternatives Need Not Be Inferior: Findings from a Sensory and Consumer Research Case Study with Cream Cheese
13/02/2024 -
Reliance on animal foods must be reduced to improve planetary and human well-being. This research studied plant-based cheese alternatives (PBCA) relative to dairy cheese in a consumer taste test with...
Advancements and Prospects in Perovskite Solar Cells: From Hybrid to All-Inorganic Materials
08/02/2024 -
Hybrid perovskites, materials composed of metals and organic substances in their structure, have emerged as potential materials for the new generation of photovoltaic cells due to a unique...
Fabrication of MAX Phase Composites by Novel Combustion Synthesis and Spontaneous Metal Melt Infiltration: Structure and Tribological Behaviors
04/02/2024 -
This work developed and experimentally tested a new scheme for fabricating family of MAX?metal composites. This scheme combined the combustion synthesis process to obtain a porous MAX phase skeleton...
