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Hexagonal Boron Nitride‐Modified Solar Salt Nanofluids for Thermal Energy Storage Applications
06/08/2026 -
We investigated h‐BN‐modified solar salt nanofluids to enhance Cp and thermal stability in CSP systems. With low loadings of 0.5%–1% by weight, these nanofluids demonstrate optimal performance...
Trions as Fundamental Species in Chemically Doped Polymer Semiconductors
09/08/2026 -
This work shows that exciton–charge carrier coupling in doped polymer semiconductors gives rise to multi‐particle states, including trions—quasiparticles consisting of two holes and one...
Azobenzene's Cross‐Scale Optics and Photonics: Molecular Photoswitching, Mesoscopic Material Motions, and Adaptive Devices
05/08/2026 -
Azobenzene photoswitches translate molecular‐scale E/Z photoisomerization into macroscopic material responses and device‐level photonic functions. This Review highlights how azobenzene research...
Hierarchical SiO2@Cellulose Nanofiber Aerogels With Synergistic Optical–Thermal Regulation for High‐Performance Passive Cooling
05/08/2026 -
Hierarchical SiO2@cellulose nanofiber aerogels with a ‘pearl‐necklace’ morphology are fabricated via a reversible xanthation strategy. This anisotropic structure combines broadband solar...
Suppressing Electrode Diffusion With a PMMA Metal‐Capture Mesh Enables Stable Conventional Organic Photovoltaics
05/08/2026 -
We introduce an ultrathin PMMA interlayer that functions as both a physical diffusion barrier and a chemical metal‐capture mesh, suppressing aging‐driven electrode diffusion without compromising...
New‐Era Polymer Thermoelectrics: Material Innovations, Doping Frontiers, Decoupling Strategies, and Unconventional Applications (Adv. Mater. 43/2026)
03/08/2026 -
New‐Era Polymer ThermoelectricsThe cover depicts a new era in polymer thermoelectrics, featuring various breakthroughs such as the emergence of n‐type PBFDO, sophisticated decoupling strategies...
A Comprehensive Review of Recent Advances in Sustainable Synthesis of Bio-Based Furanic Compounds Via Chemical, Biological, Chemobiological and Other Combination Approach in Benign Systems
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With the global population growth and the accelerating industrialization process, the demand for chemical intermediates and basic chemicals has been continuously rising. Against this backdrop, the...
Crystallization Modulation for Stable Wide‐Bandgap Perovskite Solar Cells and Modules
01/08/2026 -
This review provides a comprehensive overview of crystallization modulation in stable wide‐bandgap perovskites. It tackles three major challenges from inhomogeneous crystallization and evaluates...
Photocatalytic Upcycling of Polyester Waste to Organonitrogen Compounds
31/07/2026 -
This review highlights the photocatalytic upcycling of plastic waste as a sustainable strategy for converting underutilized fossil‐derived polymers into value‐added products. Focusing on...
Resolving Nanoscale Heterogeneities in Lead Halide Perovskites Through Low‐Dose Concurrent 4D‐STEM‐EDX Mapping
31/07/2026 -
Mixed‐cation lead mixed‐halide perovskites suffer from structural instabilities linked to nanoscale heterogeneity. To probe this non‐destructively, a low‐dose, concurrent 4D‐STEM and EDX...
A Thermostable Multifunctional GH5 Endoglucanase From Bacillus sp. for Lignocellulosic Biomass Saccharification
31/07/2026 -
Graphical Abstract and Lay SummaryA multifunctional cellulase, BsEG2, converts biomass (left) into the cello‐oligosaccharides, cellobiose, and glucose (right). The enzyme is catalytically competent...
Process Optimization and LSTM Modeling of Nano‐Enhanced Waste Fat Biodiesel Combustion
30/07/2026 -
Duck waste‐fat biodiesel enhanced with 50 ppm Al(NO3)3 nanoparticles was investigated in a CRDI diesel engine under optimized injection timing and pressure conditions. Advanced injection settings...
Catalytic Co‐Liquefaction of Biodegradable Fraction of Municipal Solid Waste and Sugarcane Bagasse
30/07/2026 -
ABSTRACTMunicipal solid waste (MSW) and sugarcane bagasse (SCB) are abundant carbon‐rich feedstocks for sustainable biofuel production, but their efficient utilization is constrained by limited...
Robust Biomass Hydrogel Electrolyte via Cytoplasm Reconstruction for Ah‐Level Aqueous Batteries
28/07/2026 -
Cytoplasm reconstruction strategy is proposed to develop a type of biomass hydrogel electrolyte by the facile and energy‐efficiency brining technique. The brining process of natural biomass in...
Electrochromic Adaptive Solar Heater and Sub‐Ambient Passive Daytime Radiative Cooler
29/07/2026 -
An electrochromic Cu–Bi nanocluster device dynamically switches between solar heating and daytime sub‐ambient radiative cooling without mechanical motion. Defect‐activated graphene, minimized...
Seeking soil microbial degraders and enzymatic genes for efficient biomass recycling
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Biodegradation is the most sustainable biomass recycling strategy, yet the absence of efficient microbial degraders remains a critical bottleneck. While soil microorganisms can decompose diverse...
Single-pot nanoparticle-enzyme integration enables synergistic PEG valorization for bioethanol production
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AbstractPolyethylene glycol (PEG), a widely used synthetic polymer, poses significant environmental concerns due to its persistence, highlighting the need for effective degradation strategies....
Recombinant Expression of Chitinase CtChi70 in Komagataella phaffii for Sustainable N, N'‐Diacetyl‐Chitobiose Production From Shrimp Shells
23/07/2026 -
Graphical Abstract and Lay SummaryAn engineered Komagataella phaffii strain produced chitinase CtChi70 at 2151 U/L during high‐cell‐density fermentation. The enzyme enabled efficient...
A biochemically structured predictive model of eukaryotic microalgal growth: Integrating radiative transfer, respiration, and pigment acclimation
24/07/2026 -
A biochemically structured predictive model was developed for Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, integrating radiative transfer, pigment acclimation, respiration under illumination, and dissipative processes...
Janus Energy‐Mass Relay Architecture via High‐Entropy Catalysis for Non‐Equilibrium Solar Desalination
22/07/2026 -
A Janus energy‐mass relay evaporator advances nonequilibrium solar desalination. The underlying hydrogel blocks downward heat conduction while thermodynamically pre‐activating bulk water to...
