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Employment of the fluorescent probe hydroxy-naphthyl-methylbenzoxazole-based dye and its combination with fluorescent silica nanoparticles as potential heavy metal-targeting systems: results and troubleshooting in Cd-polluted environments
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To address the critical need for monitoring heavy metal (HM) contamination in living systems, this study evaluates a novel HNBO-based fluorescent probe for the detection of cadmium (Cd) in human...
SERS analysis of lubricant additives in the context of technical cleanliness in automotive production
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Filmic contaminations (FCs) from lubricants and other process fluids are an increasingly urgent problem in manufacturing of high-voltage components due to their potential of jeopardizing...
Ultrasonic Vibration‐Driven Cold Upcycling of Waste Plastics: Enabling High‐Efficiency Seawater Distillation
29/05/2026 -
Plastic waste is seldom converted into high‐value carbon without furnaces, prolonged heating, or harsh processing. Here, ultrasonic vibration rapidly transforms post‐consumer PET into...
A Visual Inertia‐Inspired Multimode Sensor Based on Pb–S Strongly Coupled Heterostructures for Information Fusion Positioning and Monitoring
29/05/2026 -
Here, we propose a visual inertia‐inspired multimode sensor (VIMS) based on a Pb–S interface‐coupling‐regulated heterostructure, which integrates switching photodetector and photosynaptic...
Polycationic Polysilazane Coatings for the Design of Waterproofing Cotton Fabrics With Enhanced Antifouling and Antibacterial Performance
25/05/2026 -
The synergistic effect of the zwitterionic groups and quaternary amine groups circumvented the inherent drawback of the polysilazane surfaces, endowing the coated surface with surface reconfiguration...
Economic Low‐Carbon Chemical Production via Paired Electrolysis of Carbon Monoxide (CO) and 5‐hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF)
19/05/2026 -
Replacing CO2 with CO at the cathode and integrating a catholyte‐layer membrane electrode assembly transforms paired electrolysis into a stable platform for co‐producing ethylene and...
Synergistic Geometric and Interfacial Regulation of Silane‐Modified Biomass Aerogels for Sustainable, Low‐Resistance Particulate Filtration
19/05/2026 -
A surface‐functionalization strategy precisely tunes silane‐modified bacterial cellulose aerogels to achieve synergistic geometric and interfacial regulation. Highly polar amino groups induce...
Upcycling Waste PET Into Ionic Liquid‐Derived Small‐Molecule Adhesives
15/05/2026 -
We present a catalyst‐ and solvent‐free aminolysis strategy that efficiently depolymerizes waste PET under mild conditions into a versatile molecular precursor, followed by being engineered into...
A Panoramic View on Plastic Waste Recycling and Upcycling: Heterogeneous Catalytic Strategies for Diverse Plastics and Multiple Pathways
12/05/2026 -
Plastic waste poses severe environmental challenges. This review highlights heterogeneous catalysis as a key solution for upcycling plastics into value‐added products. It systematically explores...
Erzählcafés als Reflexionsraum
15/05/2026 -
Understanding regional rainfall trends is vital to address the effects of climate change and guarantee water and food security. The present study analysed various statistical methods to examine...
Comprehensive characterisation of organic pollutants in high-polluted sediments and gull eggs using a broad-scope gas chromatography–Orbitrap methodology
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Polluted sediments affected by historic discharges of hexachlorobenzene (HCB), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethanes (DDTs), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons...
Performance of ceramic passive samplers for the monitoring of PFAS in surface water and groundwaters
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Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent environmental contaminants widely detected in aquatic systems, yet their accurate quantification remains challenging due to strong...
Hindered amine light stabilizers in indoor dust: method development and occurrence
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Hindered amine light stabilizers (HALS) are polymer additives extensively used to improve the durability of plastic materials by inhibiting degradation induced by ultraviolet radiation. Due to...
Extraction of Lycium Barbarum Pigment by Surfactant-Assisted Deep Eutectic Solvents and Its Antioxidant Activity
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The traditional extraction method of Lycium barbarum pigment has some problems, such as long extraction time, large solvent consumption, low extraction efficiency and serious environmental...
Colorimetric Sensing of Cd(II) Using 4-Fluorobenzohydrazide-Stabilized Silver Nanoparticles and Evaluation of Photodegradation and Antibacterial Properties
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The alarming contamination of aquatic ecosystems with toxic heavy metals and persistent organic dyes demands innovative nanotechnological solutions for simultaneous detection and remediation. In...
GWAS reveal SUBER GENE1-mediated suberization via type one phosphatases
05/05/2026 -
Pacific salmon (Oncorhynchus spp.) and their roles in the ecosystems, cultures and economies of the Pacific Northwest face a convergence of threats, most of which began or intensified...
Experimental Study on Sound Absorption of Triply Periodic Minimal Surface With Porous Fillings
28/04/2026 -
Triply Periodic Minimal Surface (TPMS) structures filled with foam or aerogel significantly enhance broadband sound absorption. Foam‐filled TPMS performance is sensitive to structural parameters...
