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Multifunctional Self‐Assembling Peptide System for Preventing Noise‐Induced Hearing Loss
04/03/2026 - Spirulina platensis loaded with the NPR36 self‐assembling peptide nanofibers enabled sustained delivery of NPR36 and phycocyanin to the inner ear. This fiber‐microalgae‐based delivery system...
Redefining Separator Design and Water Activity for High‐Energy Zinc Batteries Using Covalent Organic Framework
21/02/2026 - Device‐level zinc batteries are energy‐limited by the mass/volume of inactive components, while lean‐electrolyte operation triggers interfacial water depletion and unstable kinetics. Here we...
A Novel Iron-Modified Corn Straw Biochar Enhanced Cd Immobilization in Soil and Reduced Cd Uptake in Lettuce
- Cadmium (Cd) contamination poses significant risks to agricultural productivity and ecosystems, necessitating effective remediation strategies. This study evaluated the efficacy of iron...
A heuristic strategy using phytogenic zero-valent iron nanocomposite for in-situ remediation of cd-contaminated soils and reduction of cd accumulation in wheat
23/02/2026 - Purpose Mercury contamination at ammunition production sites represents a significant environmental issue due to its widespread dispersion, complex biogeochemical behavior, and...
Let’s talk AI: interdisciplinarity is a must
23/02/2026 - Mangroves are highly productive coastal ecosystems, yet they are heavily exposed to pollution by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), particularly high-molecular-weight compounds such as...
Using activated carbon produced from hazelnut shells as an adsorbent for the quantitative analysis of volatile organic compounds by GC-MS
- This study presents a sustainable approach utilizing activated carbon derived from hazelnut shells as an adsorbent for the simultaneous quantitative analysis of 48 different volatile organic...
Detection of volatile organic compounds associated with E. coli using headspace correlation gas chromatography
- A dynamic headspace correlation gas chromatography (HS-cGC) approach to detect volatile organic compounds associated with Escherichia coli (E. coli) in nutrient broth is described....
Recent advances in pretreatment technologies for the analysis of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances
- Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) are persistent pollutants with shifting pollution characteristics toward short-chain and structurally diverse variants, posing great challenges for...
Disentangling the roles of age and insect colonization in the temporal succession of VOC profiles in rat decomposition
- Accurately estimating the postmortem interval (PMI) is a pivotal forensic challenge, as the precision of “chemical clocks” based on volatile organic compounds (VOCs) is confounded by intrinsic...
Evaluating the feasibility of calcium silicate-based sealers for strip perforation repair compared to mineral trioxide aggregate: an in-vitro study on bond strength
18/02/2026 - This study assessed trace metals, metalloids, and rare earth elements (REEs) in soils and sediments around an abandoned artisanal copper mine in Madimba Territory, Kongo Central Province (DR...
Surface Oxophilicity Driven *N Pathway Tuning for Selective Nitrate Electroreduction to Nitrogen
03/02/2026 - By introducing Sn‐induced surface oxophilicity, Pd metallenes are engineered to precisely regulate nitrogen‐oxygen intermediate adsorption and *N reaction pathways, thereby achieving efficient...
Robust Sustainable Biomass Fluorescent Wood for Heavy Metal Removal and Solar Water Purification
28/01/2026 - In summary, this research efficiently integrates biomass fluorescent carbon dots (CDs), wood structural engineering and solar‐driven interfacial evaporation technology to construct an all‐natural...