CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2026
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IF 12.5
Yiyang Li,Ning Li,Herong Wang,Xiaojian Rao,Han Liu,Yue Jiang,Weiguan Zhang,Yue Xiao,Yong Tian,Lin Fan,Jindong Tian
Comprehension of real-world physical properties is a prerequisite for robotic embodied intelligence, crucially supported by advancing human-like tactile sensing. Though large-scale tactile sensing arrays are indispensable for improving resolution and accuracy, they are hindered by insurmountable scalability barriers—signal crosstalk and the overwhelming redundancy of data acquisition systems. In contrast, biological tactile perception systems can simultaneously and efficiently transmit and process stimuli from multiple receptors with distinct functions. To bridge this gap, we report a neuro-inspired tactile system integrating multiparametric sensing, neuromorphic encoding, and a cognitive framework to construct a complete sensation–perception–decision pathway. Specifically, we engineer a high-resilience aerogel/sponge composite structure featuring high sensitivity (7.54 kPa −1 ) and exceptional cyclic stability, along with self-decoupling thermal sensing (0.1 K resolution; 20.85 μV·K −1 sensitivity). This is paired with an ultrasensitive (21.86 kPa −1 ) toughened conductive thin film offering an ultrafast response (1.3 ms). By integrating these core sensors and spatial frequency encoding circuits into distinct spatial hierarchies to mimic the mechanism of the biological spinal tactile nerves, we realize signal-separable bus transmission and effectively emulate the typical firing dynamics of fast-adapting, slow-adapting, and thermal receptors. Finally, a large language model-driven iterative model is introduced, which synthesizes multimodal data to achieve nuanced comprehension of physical properties (compliance, roughness, and thermal insulation) and establish personalized classification criteria aligned with subjective user perception (94% accuracy). Real-world applications demonstrate that this holistic biomimetic design endows the robots with sensory acuity to extract rich multimodal information, laying a foundation for enhancing their understanding of physical properties.
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APPLIED CATALYSIS B-ENVIRONMENTAL
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2026
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IF 19.7
Jianing Li,Tao Zhang,Huixia Ma,Boning Zhang,Yan Qiao,Ying Zhang
Electronic control of nanoparticle active sites via a single-atom promoter remains challenging in heterogeneous catalysis. Here we show that spatial positioning of single-atom Zr promoters on hydroxyapatite, either surface-decorated or near-surface lattice-incorporated, possesses different electronic modulation mechanisms. Characterizations and DFT indicate that surface-decorated Zr exhibits limited electron donation to the metal while minimally perturbing the support electronic structure. Lattice-incorporated Zr induces directional charge reconstruction accompanied by support-promoter-metal electronic coupling, thereby enabling significant tuning of the electronic structure of the metal nanoparticles. In 1,2-propanediol dehydrogenation to hydroxyacetone, the lattice-incorporated architecture delivers 83% yield, and 100 h stability under optimized conditions. The same spatial-positioning principle extends beyond Cu and is reproduced in Ni/Zr-HAP and Pt/Zr-HAP. Lattice-incorporated Pt also steers cyclohexanol conversion toward deep ring dehydrogenation, enhancing phenol formation while suppressing dehydration by-products. Overall, axial promoter placement is a transferable lever to engineer interfacial charge distribution for efficient dehydrogenation.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2026
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IF 12.5
Xin Huang,Yongqian Cui,Hao Liang,Xiaobo Li,Jenyuk Lohwacharin,Chuanyi Wang
Hydrogel-based solar interfacial evaporation for seawater desalination is limited by inadequate evaporation rates and inefficient light harvesting, particularly under non-perpendicular illumination. Herein, This study introduces a peony-like single-layer graphene oxide (SLGO)/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) 3D hydrogel evaporator (GPH) featuring a geometric light-trapping architecture. By exploiting synergistic edge curvature gradients and surface aperiodic wrinkles, the GPH induces multiple internal reflections to effectively manipulate the optical path, thereby overcoming the light absorption limitations of conventional evaporators under oblique incidence. Beyond optical management, precisely tuning the SLGO/PVA ratio optimizes the polymer network's hydrogen bonding, which elevates the intermediate/free water ratio to 0.78 and drastically reduces the water evaporation enthalpy to 1248 J g −1 (cf. 2450 J g −1 for bulk water). Consequently, an exceptional evaporation rate of 2.761 kg m −2 h −1 (20% enhancement over conventional homogeneous hydrogels) and energy efficiency of 91.61% are achieved under 1-sun intensity. Crucially, the hierarchical 3D porous architecture facilitates rapid water replenishment and efficient ion diffusion, endowing the evaporator with robust salt-rejection capabilities. Moreover, the GPH demonstrates outstanding mechanical robustness, with a high fracture strain of 800% in uniaxial tensile tests, indicating its resilience and potential for practical application. This work presents a promising pathway for efficient, reliable seawater desalination and offers a novel perspective for next-generation interfacial solar evaporation technologies.
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CERAMICS INTERNATIONAL
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2026
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IF 6
Wenhui Yu,Qianglin Hao,Chao Zhang,Duo Sun,Shengping Ruan,Lili Wang
With its distinct layered structure, large specific surface area, and quick charge carrier transport capabilities, two-dimensional (2D) metal sulfide In 2 S 3 has emerged as a very promising gas sensing material. In this work, flower-like In 2 S 3 materials rich in sulfur vacancies (Sv) are generated using a vacancy engineering technique, and their gas-sensing performance for triethylamine (TEA) is thoroughly studied. The number of active sites on the material's surface and the effectiveness of electron transfer were greatly increased by precisely controlling sulfur vacancy defects by the modification of the sulfur source's concentration. With a working temperature as low as 160 °C, a response time of just 4 s, and a response value of 8.2 for 100 ppm TEA, the produced Sv-In 2 S 3 -2 sensor has exceptional TEA detection capabilities. It also demonstrated long-term stability and outstanding selectivity. In order to improve the TEA gas-sensing capabilities of In 2 S 3 materials, this study demonstrates that the addition of sulfur vacancies can yield a large number of Lewis acidic sites and reactive centers.
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INDUSTRIAL CROPS AND PRODUCTS
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2026
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IF 6.4
Lili Yu,Zhonghua Li,Huawei Xin,Na Shen,Tao Yan,Yulei Cui
Euphorbia helioscopia L. is a traditional medicinal plant, whose seeds (EHS) are often discarded as agricultural waste. This study aimed to explore the metabolic profile and anti-epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) potential of EHS compared with the conventional whole herb (EHQ). Using UPLC-ESI-MS/MS-based widely targeted metabolomics, 2178 metabolites were identified, with 1423 showing differential accumulation between EHQ and EHS. EHQ was rich in flavonoids, while EHS relatively enriched in lipids compared to EHQ metabolome, enriched in fatty acids such as octanoic, stearic, and octadecenoic acids. Pathway analysis highlighted disparities in lipid and flavonoid biosynthesis. In vitro assays on A549 lung cancer cells revealed that EHS extract possessed stronger cytotoxicity (IC 50 = 0.80 mg/mL) and more potently inhibited cell migration and EMT progression, evidenced by upregulated E-cadherin and downregulated N-cadherin and α-SMA. These findings position EHS as a promising candidate contributors’ lipid-rich resource for anti-EMT drug development, advocating for the valorization of underutilized plant parts in sustainable bioproduct pipelines.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2026
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IF 6.6
Yingting Yang,Song Li,Bing Wu,Jinhua Li,Huaijuan Zhou
Efficient uranium extraction from wastewater is crucial for environmental protection and the sustainability of nuclear energy. Herein, we propose a novel uranium extraction strategy by integrating piezocatalysis and defect engineering, and elucidate the underlying interfacial mechanism. Oxygen-vacancy-rich ZnO (ZnO-OV) exhibits a 53% enhanced piezoelectric response, boosting U(Ⅵ) extraction efficiency by ∼34%with a high uranium uptake capacity of 904.17 mg g −1 . It also shows excellent durability, with only ∼0.7% efficiency loss after five adsorption–desorption cycles. Mechanistically, the superior performance of ZnO-OV arises from synergistic effects: oxygen vacancies facilitate polarization-induced charge separation and transfer, and provide abundant active sites for oxygen adsorption. Under ultrasonic stimulation, piezoelectric electrons from ZnO-OV directly reduce adsorbed UO 2 2+ species, trigger oxygen reduction and water oxidation to in situ generate H 2 O 2 , which reacts with UO 2 2+ and reduced UO 2 to form insoluble (UO 2 )O 2 ·2H 2 O for efficient uranium separation. This study reveals oxygen vacancies as pivotal active sites for oxygen adsorption and plays a determinant role in boosting piezocatalysis, offering fundamental insights into the rational design of defect-regulated piezocatalysts to promote interfacial redox reactions.
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COMBUSTION AND FLAME
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2026
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IF 5.9
Tengyue Song,Yuhuai Shi,Shuhan Guo,Ying Kang,Peijia Li,Yuhao Wu,Xiong Cao
The development of highly efficient catalysts for regulating thermal decomposition and combustion behavior of energetic components is of great significance. This study successfully designed, synthesized and characterized a series of nickel-iron layered double oxide doped graphitic carbon nitride (NFL@CN-X, X = 1, 3, 5) composite combustion catalysts with varying Ni/Fe molar ratios through electrostatic self-assembly followed by thermal treatment. These catalysts exhibit well-developed porous structures and highly active metal centers. The effects of these catalysts on the thermal decomposition behavior of Ammonium perchlorate (AP), Cyclotrimethylene trinitramine (RDX), Cyclotetramethylene tetranitramine (HMX) and Hexanitrohexaazaisowurtzitane (CL-20) were systematically investigated using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermogravimetric (TG) analyses, and relevant kinetic and thermodynamic parameters were calculated. In addition, the optimal catalyst was employed for ignition experiments, and high-speed camera technology was employed to evaluate their impact on the combustion performance of various energetic composite systems. Furthermore, a potential catalytic mechanism was proposed using HMX as a representative energetic compound, based on thermogravimetric-mass spectrometry (TG-MS) analysis. The DSC and TG results revealed that the incorporation of NFL@CN-X ( X = 1, 3, 5) significantly lowered the peak decomposition temperatures (T p ) of AP, RDX, HMX and CL-20 by 73.6∼81.0 °C, 1.3∼2.4 °C, 1.1∼1.5 °C, and 5.1∼7.7 °C, respectively. Correspondingly, the apparent activation energies (E a ) of the energetic composite systems markedly reduced by 113.41∼140.86 kJ·mol −1 , 3.44∼29.85 kJ·mol −1 , 32.73∼134.58 kJ·mol −1 , and 49.77∼66.74 kJ·mol −1 compared with those of the raw samples, respectively. Among these, NFL@CN-5 exhibited the most pronounced catalytic thermal decomposition effect and also significantly enhanced combustion characteristics and energy release efficiency of energetic composite systems. Ignition experiments further demonstrate that energetic systems incorporating NFL@CN-5 exhibit increased flame heights, prolonged combustion durations, and more complete combustion behavior. The NFL@CN series catalysts show great potential as superior alternatives to conventional combustion catalysts.
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CARBON
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2026
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IF 12.7
Di Lan,Jun Wang,Yibo Wang,Xiaoming Guo,Dou Du,Chuankun Zhang,Guanglei Wu
Amidst the escalating peril of electromagnetic pollution stemming from high-power and gigahertz-frequency signals, the imperative to engineer efficacious electromagnetic wave-absorbing materials has emerged as a paramount challenge. Traditional absorbers, such as transition metal oxides and their composites, often lack the ability to promptly mitigate the negative impact of heat accumulation and temperature rise in the absorber. In this work, a highly entangled interpenetrating double network hydrogel was prepared using a multi-step compounding and solvent exchange strategy. A magnetic liquid metal (MLM) was then introduced into the hydrogel matrix to simultaneously enhance its thermal conductivity and electromagnetic energy dissipation capabilities. Furthermore, a “temperature and humidity regulating component” was introduced to stabilize the water content of the liquid hydrogel and alleviate localized heat accumulation. Through the synergistic compensation of multiple loss mechanisms and precise control of electromagnetic parameters, the resulting PP@M − LiCl composite exhibited excellent microwave absorption performance. Specifically, at a thickness of only 0.9 mm, the effective absorption bandwidth (EAB) of PP@M-LiCl-4 covered the entire X-band. Furthermore, this hydrogel possesses excellent mechanical properties, with a tensile strength of 0.85 MPa, an elongation at break of approximately 260%, and maintains excellent recovery after high-temperature dehydration. This research provides important theoretical reference and engineering guidance for the design of environmentally adaptable broadband electromagnetic wave absorbing materials.
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JOURNAL OF ALLOYS AND COMPOUNDS
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2026
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IF 6.7
Wei Huang,Yuqi Wang,Quan Yuan,Yiran Hu,Chunmei Wang,Xiaomin Dou,Jun Liu
Addressing water scarcity and pollution in underdeveloped regions requires safe water production from inferior sources. Solar-driven interfacial evaporation (SDIE) coupled with photocatalysis offers great potential for this challenge. Herein, a dual-functional composite (BTG@MS) was fabricated by immobilizing oxygen vacancy- and Ti(III)-rich black TiO 2 /defective g-C 3 N 4 (BTG) on melamine sponge (MS) hydrogel. The composite broadens light absorption to 300–1200 nm (80.7% average absorption efficiency) and forms a type-II heterojunction, facilitating charge separation and reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. Benefiting from MS’s hierarchical water transport pathways and BTG’s enhanced solar utilization, BTG@MS exhibits outstanding dual performance under one-sun illumination (1 kW/m 2 ), an evaporation rate of 1.26 kg/(m 2 ·h) (74.3% photothermal efficiency) and 84.5% tylosin (TYL) degradation efficiency. It also shows salt tolerance and effectiveness in purifying four types of water sources, producing clean water meeting WHO standards. This work presents an innovative strategy integrating photothermal evaporation and photocatalysis, promising practical application in tackling the water crisis in underdeveloped regions.
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GREEN CHEMISTRY
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2026
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IF 10.6
Ruojin Shen,Chao Wang,Keqin Zhang,Changyi Zhu,Lupeng Shao,Kai Zhang,Xianhai Zeng,Feng Xu,Guihua Yang,Jiachuan Chen
The complete valorization of lignocellulosic biomass is pivotal to realizing the economic viability and environmental sustainability of next-generation biorefineries. Herein, we developed a sustainable and highly selective fractionation strategy for bamboo using a glyoxylic acid-mediated deep eutectic solvent (DES) composed of tetrabutylammonium bromide and glyoxylic acid monohydrate (TBAB-GA). Treatment with the DES at 130 °C efficiently removed 79.62% of lignin, yielding carboxyl-enriched lignin while retaining 84.33% of cellulose in the solid residue. Notably, the incorporation of 30 wt% water allowed the process to be conducted at a reduced temperature (110 °C) while further enhancing the delignification efficiency from 60.76% to 85.94%. Critically, the extracted lignin exhibited an exceptionally high content of β-O-4 linkages (34.51/100Ar; 77.46% retention), indicating minimal structural condensation. This well-preserved β-O-4 content directly enabled efficient catalytic hydrogenolysis, affording aromatic monomers in a high yield of 25.45%. Leveraging the intact biopolymers, we further fabricated uniform cellulose nanofibers (CNFs) and lignin nanoparticles (LNPs), which were subsequently incorporated into alginate-based composite gel beads. These beads demonstrated an excellent protein adsorption capacity (1283 mg g−1) and pronounced selectivity toward positively charged proteins, highlighting their potential for sustainable bioseparation technologies. This work establishes a mild, efficient, and fully integrated DES-based platform that enables the concurrent production of high-purity cellulose and structurally intact lignin from raw biomass, thereby advancing the paradigm of holistic lignocellulose valorization in alignment with green chemistry principles.
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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING JOURNAL
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2026
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IF 12.5
Jian Ao,Lingjun Bu,Kunting Xie,Yangtao Wu,Jiaxin Xiao,Shiqing Zhou
Aggregation of long-chain quaternary ammonium compounds (LC-QACs) into aggregates (e.g., micelles) during material modification often limits their grafting efficiency in porous adsorbents like powdered activated carbon (PAC), thereby constraining performance in anionic pollutant removal. Herein, we report a supramolecular strategy that employs β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) to suppress CTAB aggregation, enabling monomeric diffusion and enhanced CTAB loading within PAC micropores. The resulting β-CD/CTAB–PAC composite achieves a high perchlorate (ClO 4 − ) adsorption capacity of 211 mg g −1 , significantly surpassing the conventional CTAB-modified PAC (87 mg g −1 ), along with remarkable selectivity (distribution coefficient > 10× higher than competing anions), stability (<8% leaching in 10-day immersion), and regenerability (>91% capacity retention over 6 cycles). Fixed-bed column tests validated its practical efficacy, treating >5400 bed volumes of contaminated water (500 μg L −1 ) to below the drinking standard of 70 μg L −1 . Furthermore, density functional theory calculations attribute the high selectivity to the low hydration energy of ClO 4 − . Its sparse hydration shell results in a lower energy penalty for desolvation, enabling a more direct and stronger electrostatic interaction with the quaternary ammonium sites compared to the heavily hydrated competing anions. Overall, this aggregation-suppression approach provides a generalizable route for optimizing LC-QAC-based functionalization of porous materials.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
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2026
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IF 6.6
Qilong Zhang,Yajun Wang,Tursun Abdiryim,Ruxangul Jamal,Feng Xu,Yiming Liu,Jixuan Sun,Guangning Song,Yiwu Zhu
Advancements in wearable electronics have driven demand for flexible, self-powered UV photodetectors, yet the efficient separation and transport of carriers remain critical challenges to realizing their full potential. This study constructs a high-performance flexible self-powered UV detector based on an electrochemically doped Bi-ZnO nanoflowers/PEDOT-CH 2 OH p-n heterojunction, further modified with a Co(IO 3 ) 2 layer. Bi 3+ doping introduces oxygen vacancies to enhance carrier separation, synergizing with the built-in electric field within the heterojunction. The spontaneous polarization of Co(IO 3 ) 2 enhances this electric field, optimizing band alignment and suppressing recombination, while hydroxyl groups in PEDOT-CH 2 OH stabilize the oxygen vacancies. The piezoelectric response of ZnO is not prominent in this device, as its modulating effect is overshadowed by the dominant charge separation mechanism based on doping and interfacial polarization. Through synergistic bandgap engineering, defect control, and interface modification, the optimized device achieves a responsivity of 2.05 mA/W, a specific detection rate of 3.25 × 10 10 Jones, and an ultrafast response time of 54 ms under 365 nm UV illumination. The detector exhibits exceptional flexibility, stability, and selectivity, maintaining high performance through 2500 bending cycles, indicating significant potential for application in flexible, wearable UV sensing.
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