De Gruyter Brill - Innovations in Molecular & Materials Science

Performance of epoxy hexagonal boron nitrate underfill materials: Single and mixed systems

Optimizing the synergy between nano- & micron-sized #HexagonalBoronNitride fillers within epoxy composites enhances #ThermalConductivity, flexural strength & fracture toughness, providing a robust solution for electronic packaging.

e-Polymers #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/epol...

Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles from Algerian propolis: Exploring biochemical, structural, antimicrobial, and anti-diabetic properties

This Green Processing and Synthesis study describes the #GreenSynthesis of copper oxide #Nanoparticles via Algerian propolis, highlighting their robust #Antimicrobial and #AntiDiabetic properties for sustainable biomedical applications.

#OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/gps-...

Green synthesis of Ag@Cu and silver nanowire using Pterospermum heterophyllum extracts for surface-enhanced Raman scattering

This study reports #greensynthesis of Ag@Cu #nanoparticles & #AgNWs using Pterospermum heterophyllum extract, achieving optimal morphology & strong #SERS enhancement, showing #ecofriendly methods rival chemical routes for sensing.

Green Processing and Synthesis: doi.org/10.1515/gps-...

Activation energy and Coriolis force impact on three-dimensional dusty nanofluid flow containing gyrotactic microorganisms: Machine learning and numerical approach

This Nanotechnology Reviews study used #MachineLearning to investigate the impact of activation energy & #CoriolisForce on 3D dusty nanofluid containing gyrotactic microorganisms, providing insights into its bioconvection & thermal transport.
#OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/ntre...

Understanding the High Costs of Biochar Production Discover the reasons behind the high cost of biochar and how rice husks can offer a sustainable, low-cost solution for farmers.

Turning Rice Husks into Biochar: Eco-Friendly Solutions and affordable for Soil and Climate

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Bio-attribution: hype or hyper-sustainable? renewable-carbon.eu/news/?p=174049 #biochemicals #biodegradability #bioeconomy #biofeedstocks #biomanufacturing #biomass #lca #massbalance #RenewableCarbon

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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ageratum conyzoides for activated carbon compositing to prepare antimicrobial cotton fabric

Green-synthesized #AgNPs with hemp-activated carbon on plasma-treated cotton create durable #antimicrobial sheets, inhibiting odor-causing bacteria and retaining #OdorReducing performance after washing for reusable #footwear.

#OpenAccess Nanotechnology Reviews: doi.org/10.1515/ntre...

A case study on the influence of soil amendment on ginger oil’s physicochemical properties, mineral contents, microbial load, and HPLC determination of its vitamin level

Utilizing #HPLC, this Open Chemistry case study demonstrates how optimized soil treatments enhance ginger oil’s physicochemical properties, mineral content, and vitamin levels while effectively minimizing the microbial load for safety.

#OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/chem...

Optimization of the conditions for the preparation of povidone iodine using the response surface methodology

This study optimizes povidone iodine preparation using #ResponseSurfaceMethodology; pH, stirring speed, temperature, & time significantly affect yield & iodine content, offering a reliable model (R² > 0.95) for efficient #disinfectant production.

Open Chemistry: doi.org/10.1515/chem...

Hydrolytic depolymerization of major fibrous wastes

This systematic study reviews various strategies for the hydrolytic depolymerization of cellulose, PET, and polyamides, detailing how chemical recycling transforms fibrous waste into valuable monomers for a sustainable #CircularEconomy.

e-Polymers #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/epol...

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Biochar Application Cuts Nitrous Oxide in Dry Fields but Boosts it Fourteenfold in Flooded Rice Paddies A recent study in Nitrogen Cycling by Cheng Chu, Ahmed S. Elrys, and colleagues found that while biochar reduced nitrous oxide emissions in acidic upland soils, it stimulated multiple emission path…

Biochar Application Cuts Nitrous Oxide in Dry Fields but Boosts it Fourteenfold in Flooded Rice Paddies

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REDES4VALUE transforms recycled nylon fishing nets into industrial applications renewable-carbon.eu/news/?p=173870 #chemicalrecycling #circulareconomy #fisheries #fishingnets #polypropylene #recycling #RenewableCarbon

Fatty acid filled polyaniline nanofibres with dual electrical conductivity and thermo-regulatory characteristics: Futuristic material for thermal energy storage

This study develops PANI/UA #nanofiber‑based phase change materials with ~57 J•g⁻¹ latent heat, stable cycling, and strong thermal reliability, offering #renewable solutions for thermal energy storage in electronics, buildings, & renewable systems.

e-Polymers: doi.org/10.1515/epol...

Optimizing coal water slurry concentration via synergistic coal blending and particle size distribution

This Green Processing and Synthesis study investigates the optimization of coal water slurry via coal blending and particle size distribution, demonstrating how synergistic ratios improve concentration and flow for efficient #IndustrialGasification.

#OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/gps-...

Green synthesis of eco-friendly bioplastics from Chlorella and Lithothamnion algae for safe and sustainable solutions for food packaging

This study synthesizes algae-based #bioplastics using #Chlorella & Lithothamnion, showing ~70% #biodegradation in soil & water within 35 days; flexible, #ecofriendly films offer sustainable alternatives for packaging and agriculture.

Green Processing and Synthesis: doi.org/10.1515/gps-...

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Develop and optimize advanced coating systems for industrial wood products and lead technical innovation across segments.

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Revolutionary Sponge from Sugarcane Waste Cleans Water and Generates Energy Discover how scientists turned sugarcane waste into a self-powered sponge, removing pollutants and generating energy sustainably.

New Sponge-Like Material Degrades 42 Percent of Organic Pollutants Using Harvested Mechanical Energy

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Anticancer and antimicrobial effects of green-synthesized silver nanoparticles using Teucrium polium leaves extract

This Green Processing and Synthesis study describes the #GreenSynthesis of Ag #Nanoparticles using Teucrium polium, highlighting their #Antimicrobial properties and #Anticancer potential against human breast & colon #ColonCancer cell lines.

#OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/gps-...

Novel photothermal magnetic Janus membranes suitable for solar water desalination

This study develops #photothermal magnetic #JanusMembranes for #SolarDesalination, achieving efficient light absorption & freshwater production under real-world conditions, offering a sustainable solution to combat global #WaterScarcity.

Nanotechnology Reviews: doi.org/10.1515/ntre...

Investigation of the optoelectronic properties of a novel polypyrrole-multi-well carbon nanotubes/titanium oxide/aluminum oxide/p-silicon heterojunction

This Nanotechnology Reviews study investigates the optoelectronic properties of a PPy-#MWCNT/TiO₂/Al₂O₃/p-Si heterojunction, highlighting how its dielectric response and AC conductivity facilitate high-performance sensing & electronic devices.

#OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/ntre...

Closed production cycle for bicycle tyres - Renewable Carbon News Series delivery of carbon black (recovered Carbon Black, rCB) by Pyrum to Schwalbe has begun The cycle of bicycle tyre production is thus completely closed thanks to the already initiated “Schwalbe...

Closed production cycle for bicycle tyres renewable-carbon.eu/news/?p=173956 #RenewableCarbon

This biomaterial becomes stronger when wet. Nickel-linked chitosan forms a biodegradable plastic replacement. by Ananya Palivela. Water is poured from a small glass beaker into a translucent green cup sitting next to a small square clock.

This single-use cup made with nickel-treated chitosan is completely biodegradable and can be used as a replacement for plastic: cen.acs.org/materials/bi...

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Electrospun thermoplastic polyurethane/nano-Ag-coated clear aligners for the inhibition of Streptococcus mutans and oral biofilm

An #electrospun #ThermoplasticPolyurethane aligner coating with 2 wt% #AgNPs shows strong #antibacterial action against #Streptococcusmutans, reducing #biofilm while preserving mechanics and #biocompatibility to lower #Cariesrisk.
Nanotechnology Reviews: doi.org/10.1515/ntre...

Green synthesis of ZIF-8 for selective adsorption of dyes in water purification

A green water-based synthesis of #ZIF8 using #NaOH and surfactants enables selective adsorption of anionic and #CationicDyes, reducing waste and energy use while offering a low-cost, sustainable solution for #WastewaterTreatment and remediation.
Open Chemistry: doi.org/10.1515/chem...

Electrochemical approach for monitoring the catalytic action of immobilized catalase

A novel electrochemical approach for monitoring immobilized #Catalase on #MWCNT-chitosan modified electrodes provides a highly sensitive and stable #Biosensing platform for the real-time detection of hydrogen peroxide in biological samples.
#OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/chem...

Influence of the flow rate on the die swell for polymer micro coextrusion process

A numerical model of #polymer double-layer microtube #coextrusion shows velocity differences between inner and outer melts cause wall-thickness nonuniformity, while gas-assisted coextrusion improves shape accuracy but cannot remove this imbalance.
e-Polymers: doi.org/10.1515/epol...