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Aug, 2026

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Molecularly engineered ZnO–carbon nanosheets from fumaric acid precursors for efficient photocatalytic water purification

The photocatalytic breakdown of organic contaminants is crucial for the development of water purification technology. Zinc oxide (ZnO) is an extensively researched photocatalyst; however, its efficacy is hindered by rapid charge recombination and limited utilization of UV irradiation. Resolving these issues necessitates integrating ZnO with conductive carbon phases via sca…
Jul, 2026

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Energy-efficient carbon capture from industrial point sources via commercially available green solvent and hollow fiber membrane contactors

Solvent-based absorption systems have emerged in the carbon capture space due to their high absorption capacities, reusability, and favorable energy requirements. Utilizing diethyl sebacate as a solvent for pre- and post-combustion carbon capture has advantages over other solvents, including high hydrophobicity, low viscosity, low vapor pressure, high CO2 solubility, high…
Apr, 2026

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A Versatile Method for Creating Ultrathin Films of Polyzwitterions with Antifouling Properties

Protein repellent (i.e., antifouling) properties of ultrathin polymeric films have been ascribed to the formation of a dense layer of adsorbed polymers, which causes steric hindrance to protein adsorption on underlying substrates. The antifouling properties of the films are hypothesized to be independent of polymer hydrophilicity based on previous studies involving uncharg…
Feb, 2026

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Protein Adhesion on Semi-Fluorinated Polystyrene Surfaces in Static and Dynamic Measurements

Reducing protein adhesion is a critical strategy in fouling-resistant material innovation, with broad applications spanning biomedical and healthcare devices, biosensors, industrial and environmental systems, and other important technological domains. In this study, we elucidated protein adhesion behavior on polystyrene-based thin films by neutron reflectometry (NR) and qu…
Feb, 2026

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Surface Nanostructure Control and Thermodynamic Stability Analysis of Femtosecond Laser-Ablated CuCoMn1.75NiFe0.25 Nanoparticles

Surface nanostructure control is the key to functionalizing nanomaterials. This paper presents a characterization with thermodynamic stability analysis of CuCoMn1.75NiFe0.25 high-entropy alloy (HEA) nanoparticles synthesized by femtosecond laser ablation in ethanol and liquid nitrogen (LN2). Using multimodal electron microscopy and spectroscopy, we examine phase, particle…
Feb, 2026

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Review of High-Throughput Surface Treatments for Microlens Arrays

Microlenses are increasingly being integrated into modern manufactured devices. From printed security devices and screens to solar panels and microscopes, these optical materials offer high control over light focusing. Thus, understanding how to treat the surfaces of these fragile, transparent devices on an integrated manufacturing line is essential. Here, we review the su…
Jan, 2026

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Comparative Analysis of Radial and Random Microstructures of Mesophase Pitch Carbon Fibers

Carbon fibers (CF) with radial and random microstructures are produced. These fibers are subjected to identical treatment before being mechanically tested and analyzed with Weibull analysis, with the results revealing a statistically significant difference in tensile strengths of 2.23 GPa for random CF and 1.69 GPa for radial CF. Raman mapping probed the crystalline struct…
Dec, 2025

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Defect Engineering in Large-Scale CVD-Grown Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Formation, Spectroscopy, and Spin Relaxation Dynamics

Recently, numerous techniques have been reported for generating optically active defects in exfoliated hexagonal boron nitride (hBN), which hold transformative potential for quantum photonic devices. However, achieving on-demand generation of desirable defect types in scalable hBN films remains a significant challenge. Here, it is demonstrated that formation of negative bo…
Sep, 2025

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Cellulose Nanocrystals are a Renewable and Biocompatible Nanocarrier of Agrochemicals Directly to Plant Cells

More sustainable agricultural practices are critical to meeting humanity's food needs while minimizing adverse environmental impacts. Engineered nanomaterials used as nanocarriers promise to reduce the volume of agrochemicals required for crop production but concerns about nanocontamination of agricultural products necessitate the discovery of naturally occurring alternati…
Sep, 2025

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Growth of Carbon Nanotubes Using Mixed-Metal Catalysts That Include Heavy Refractory Metals as Catalyst Stabilizers

We report new findings from studies of a novel technique to augment the growth of CNTs. In this method, the catalytic metals used for CNT growth are combined with high-melting-point heavy refractory metals, which serve to stabilize the metal catalyst nanoparticles, from which the CNTs nucleate and grow. Our study investigates the combination of an iron catalyst with tungst…
Sep, 2025

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Ferroelastic Domain-Induced Electronic Modulation in Halide Perovskites

Lead halide perovskites have emerged as promising materials for optoelectronic applications due to their exceptional properties. In the all-inorganic CsPbBr3 perovskites, ferroelastic domains formed during phase transitions enhance bulk transport and emissive efficiency. However, the microscopic mechanisms governing carrier dynamics remain poorly understood. In this study,…
Aug, 2025

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Low energy implantation into transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers to form Janus structures

Atomically-thin two-dimensional (2D) materials face significant energy barriers for synthesis and processing into functional metastable phases such as Janus structures. Here, the controllable implantation of hyperthermal species from pulsed laser deposition (PLD) plasmas is introduced as a top-down method to compositionally engineer 2D monolayers. The kinetic energies of S…

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Molecularly engineered ZnO–carbon nanosheets from fumaric acid precursors for efficient photocatalytic water purification

Energy-efficient carbon capture from industrial point sources via commercially available green solvent and hollow fiber membrane contactors

A Versatile Method for Creating Ultrathin Films of Polyzwitterions with Antifouling Properties

Protein Adhesion on Semi-Fluorinated Polystyrene Surfaces in Static and Dynamic Measurements

Surface Nanostructure Control and Thermodynamic Stability Analysis of Femtosecond Laser-Ablated CuCoMn1.75NiFe0.25 Nanoparticles

Review of High-Throughput Surface Treatments for Microlens Arrays

Comparative Analysis of Radial and Random Microstructures of Mesophase Pitch Carbon Fibers

Defect Engineering in Large-Scale CVD-Grown Hexagonal Boron Nitride: Formation, Spectroscopy, and Spin Relaxation Dynamics

Cellulose Nanocrystals are a Renewable and Biocompatible Nanocarrier of Agrochemicals Directly to Plant Cells

Growth of Carbon Nanotubes Using Mixed-Metal Catalysts That Include Heavy Refractory Metals as Catalyst Stabilizers

Ferroelastic Domain-Induced Electronic Modulation in Halide Perovskites

Low energy implantation into transition metal dichalcogenide monolayers to form Janus structures