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Dexime: A Selectively Enzyme‐Degradable Hydrogel for Protein Therapeutic Release
03/06/2026 -
A dextrin‐oxime hydrogel (dexime) is produced using ketone or aldehyde modified dextrin and tetra‐oxyamine modified poly(ethylene glycol). The rheological and mechanical properties of dexime are...
Production waste from clandestine amphetamine production via the Leuckart route in soil—Part B: Characterization of an illicit dumpsite
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Synthetic drug production, especially that of amphetamine-type stimulants, is linked with considerable environmental concerns due to the frequent disposal of large amounts of toxic and corrosive...
Antioxidant Fractions From Leptocarpha rivularis Using Sequential Supercritical Extraction
01/06/2026 -
Leptocarpha rivularis is a medicinal plant whose extract has been used in health care, as it contains important bioactive compounds. Sequential supercritical extraction is a method where the solvent...
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...
Molecular‐Interactions Driven Conjugated Polymer Nanofiber Self‐Assembly Toward Greener Fabrication
29/05/2026 -
This work establishes a framework governed by molecular interactions to orchestrate conjugated polymer nanofiber self‐assembly. It utilizes a segment‐specific affinity descriptor to predict...
High-load and Stable co-digestion of Food Waste and Chicken Manure in a Modified Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor (CSTR): Operational Performance and Metabolic Pathway
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High-load anaerobic digestion can enhance both economic benefits and energy efficiency, but stable operation remains challenging. The study employed a modified continuous stirred tank reactor...
Symbolic Regression and Multi‐Objective Optimization of the Flory–Huggins Interaction Parameter for Hydrogels
24/05/2026 -
We develop a data‐driven method to derive the mathematical expressions of the Flory–Huggins interaction parameter χ for the swelling behavior of temperature–responsive hydrogels. Starting from...
Spatially Strengthened Ion‐Dipole Electrolyte Enables High‐Temperature Anode‐Free Sodium Batteries
20/05/2026 -
High‐temperature anode‐free sodium batteries (AFSBs) are realized via spatially strengthened electrolyte solvation chemistry. Specifically, the reversely anchored ring structure strengthens the...
Enantioseparation of proton pump inhibitors using multimodal chiral cation exchangers
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The growing demand for enantioselective pharmaceutical analysis has prompted the development of novel chiral stationary phases (CSPs) tailored for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)....
A Circular Manufacturing Platform for High‐Performance Cellulosic Fibers via Hydrogen‐Bond Unzipping and Rezipping
15/05/2026 -
A closed‐loop platform converts cellulose into high‐performance fibers using a fully recyclable deep eutectic solvent and ethanol coagulant. This sustainable process delivers superior mechanical...
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...
Synchronizing Tunable Luminescence and Shape Morphing in a Metal Nanocluster–Enabled Hydrogel Platform
14/05/2026 -
A nanocluster–gel platform is developed to synchronously integrate tunable luminescence and shape morphing under a single stimulus, with emission programmability encoded through cluster size...
Greenness and sustainability of common biosolvents in analytical chemistry
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Solvents derived from renewable biomass are often viewed as inherently greener and more sustainable alternatives to petrochemicals. However, their bio-origin does not always guarantee these...
Catalytic Microwave Pyrolysis of Plastic Waste for Hydrogen and Nanocarbons
14/05/2026 -
Microwave‐assisted pyrolysis offers a promising route for converting plastic waste into hydrogen‐rich gases and carbon nanomaterials. This review examines catalyst‐supported reforming,...
Supramolecular Interaction Mediated Affine Deformation for Energy‐Dissipative Stiff Hydrogel
13/05/2026 -
A distinctive supramolecular/polymer conjoined‐network is designed to overcome the long‐standing stiffness‐energy dissipation dilemma. Through affine deformation, where supramolecular and...
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...
Interactive Effects of Limonene and Phenol on Dark Fermentative Hydrogen Production: Metabolic and Microbial Insights
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Citrus waste has been classified as inefficient for biogas production through biological processes due to the presence of limonene and phenolic compounds formed from its hydrolysis. However, the...
