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View article: Recycling of Waste PET into Terephthalic Acid in Neutral Media Catalyzed by the Cracking Zeolite/Alumina Binder Acidic Catalyst
Recycling of Waste PET into Terephthalic Acid in Neutral Media Catalyzed by the Cracking Zeolite/Alumina Binder Acidic Catalyst Open
This study addresses the critical issue of environmental pollution from plastic waste by investigating an effective chemical recycling method for polyethylene terephthalate (PET) via neutral catalytic hydrolysis. We utilized a recoverable …
View article: Comprehensive Guide for the Rational Design of High‐Entropy Layered Transition Metal Oxide Cathodes for Sodium‐Ion Batteries
Comprehensive Guide for the Rational Design of High‐Entropy Layered Transition Metal Oxide Cathodes for Sodium‐Ion Batteries Open
Sodium‐ion batteries (SIBs) have emerged as a cost‐effective alternative to lithium‐ion batteries due to the natural abundance and wide geographic distribution of sodium resources, which mitigate concerns over the scarcity and price volati…
View article: Ultraviolet–Visible Spin‐Resolved Chip‐Scale Spectroscopy
Ultraviolet–Visible Spin‐Resolved Chip‐Scale Spectroscopy Open
High‐resolution and lightweight broadband spectrometers with polarization‐resolving capabilities are crucial for advancing the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries. Such cutting‐edge devices enable precise chemical analysis and proce…
View article: A novel performance–economics framework for upcycling spent Li-ion battery cathodes to accelerate battery circularity
A novel performance–economics framework for upcycling spent Li-ion battery cathodes to accelerate battery circularity Open
View article: Challenges and Design Strategies for Stable Zinc Anodes in Rechargeable Zinc Batteries
Challenges and Design Strategies for Stable Zinc Anodes in Rechargeable Zinc Batteries Open
Zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs) are increasingly recognized as promising candidates for large‐scale energy storage due to their high energy density, safety, low cost, and the natural abundance of zinc. However, the widespread adoption of ZIBs is…
View article: 1370 Development and Characterization of Poly (methyl methacrylate) / Hydroxyapatite Bio-composites Treated with Antimicrobial Agent as a Bone Analogue Material
1370 Development and Characterization of Poly (methyl methacrylate) / Hydroxyapatite Bio-composites Treated with Antimicrobial Agent as a Bone Analogue Material Open
In the field of bone tissue engineering, biocomposite materials that stimulate and promote the regeneration of broken bones tissues have become the focus of recent research. This research aims to fabricate a biocomposite material of PMMA a…
View article: Ecological Toxicity, Oxidative Stress and Impacts of Microplastics on Fish Gills
Ecological Toxicity, Oxidative Stress and Impacts of Microplastics on Fish Gills Open
Microplastics, which are small plastic particles less than 5 millimeters in size, originate from the degradation of larger plastic items or are intentionally manufactured for various uses. These particles have become ubiquitous in marine a…
View article: Gender Predilection in Post-Graduation among Dental House Officers in a Public Tertiary Care Hospital
Gender Predilection in Post-Graduation among Dental House Officers in a Public Tertiary Care Hospital Open
Pakistan is characterized as a developing nation with 25000 registered dentists. Confronting issues as the demand and dental needs are rising, so grasping the knowledge for career choices is vital. Objectives: To determine the Post-graduat…
View article: Correction: Recent developments in emerging two-dimensional materials and their applications
Correction: Recent developments in emerging two-dimensional materials and their applications Open
Correction for ‘Recent developments in emerging two-dimensional materials and their applications’ by Karim Khan et al. , J. Mater. Chem. C , 2020, 8 , 387–440, https://doi.org/10.1039/C9TC04187G.
View article: Multivalent Metal-Ions Pillaring for Enhanced Structural Stability and Pseudocapacitance in Titanium Carbonitride (Ti3cntx) Mxenes for Supercapacitor Applications
Multivalent Metal-Ions Pillaring for Enhanced Structural Stability and Pseudocapacitance in Titanium Carbonitride (Ti3cntx) Mxenes for Supercapacitor Applications Open
View article: Designing g-C <sub>3</sub> N <sub>4</sub> /PVP@Ca(OH) <sub>2</sub> ternary heterostructure catalysts for efficient degradation of dyes, antibacterial activity, and molecular docking analysis
Designing g-C <sub>3</sub> N <sub>4</sub> /PVP@Ca(OH) <sub>2</sub> ternary heterostructure catalysts for efficient degradation of dyes, antibacterial activity, and molecular docking analysis Open
Global warming and environmental pollution demand urgent, sustainable solutions to mitigate their impacts on ecosystems and human health.
View article: Unveiling rare ionic bonds in dissimilar 2D materials for selective ampere-level oxygen evolution reaction in seawater
Unveiling rare ionic bonds in dissimilar 2D materials for selective ampere-level oxygen evolution reaction in seawater Open
Ionic bonds at heterointerfaces present unique opportunities to tackle the challenges at the anode in real seawater splitting and yield the industrially required current densities.
View article: Economical Upcycling of Spent Li-Ion Batteries Via Hydrometallurgy Pathway to Close the Circularity Loop
Economical Upcycling of Spent Li-Ion Batteries Via Hydrometallurgy Pathway to Close the Circularity Loop Open
View article: Non-commutative Schwarzschild black hole surrounded by Perfect fluid dark matter: Plasma lensing and thermodynamics analysis
Non-commutative Schwarzschild black hole surrounded by Perfect fluid dark matter: Plasma lensing and thermodynamics analysis Open
The focus of this paper is to examine the properties of thermodynamics and weak gravitational lensing about the geometry of black holes within the context of a non-commutative Schwarzschild black hole surrounded by Perfect fluid dark matte…
View article: Recent Advances in Non‐Ti MXenes: Synthesis, Properties, and Novel Applications
Recent Advances in Non‐Ti MXenes: Synthesis, Properties, and Novel Applications Open
One of the most fascinating 2D nanomaterials (NMs) ever found is various members of MXene family. Among them, the titanium‐based MXenes, with more than 70% of publication‐related investigations, are comparatively well studied, producing fu…
View article: Mechanosynthesized electroactive materials for sustainable energy and environmental applications: A critical review
Mechanosynthesized electroactive materials for sustainable energy and environmental applications: A critical review Open
Electrochemistry-driven techniques for advanced energy storage/conversion and environmental protection play a crucial role in achieving sustainable development goals. As an indispensable component in diverse electrochemical systems, electr…
View article: Enhancing catalytic and antibacterial activity with size-controlled yttrium and graphene quantum dots doped MgO nanostructures: A molecular docking analysis
Enhancing catalytic and antibacterial activity with size-controlled yttrium and graphene quantum dots doped MgO nanostructures: A molecular docking analysis Open
Designing efficient catalysts that possess large number of active sites, high catalytic activity and selectivity while also exhibiting strong antimicrobial activity is a challenging task because of poor control over material fabrication. T…
View article: Aligning practitioner's perception: Empowering MAST framework for evaluating telemedicine services
Aligning practitioner's perception: Empowering MAST framework for evaluating telemedicine services Open
Objective Telemedicine is a digital substitute for in-person healthcare service delivery systems that has gained popularity amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of this study was to evaluate telemedicine compatibility from the …
View article: Development and optimization of a sustainable polyoxometalate-kaolinite-based catalyst for efficient desulfurization of model and real fuel using Box–Behnken design
Development and optimization of a sustainable polyoxometalate-kaolinite-based catalyst for efficient desulfurization of model and real fuel using Box–Behnken design Open
The oxidative desulfurization of dibenzothiophene in model and real fuel by developing an environmentally sustainable catalyst H 4 SiW 12 O 40 @f-kaolinite.
View article: Exchange Rate Policy and Trade Performance in Pakistan
Exchange Rate Policy and Trade Performance in Pakistan Open
The exchange rate is an important tool for enhancing exports in emerging economies. To quantify the role of the exchange rate in determining trade in Pakistan, this paper presents estimates of the elasticities of relative prices, demand, a…
View article: Zinc–Bromine Batteries: Challenges, Prospective Solutions, and Future
Zinc–Bromine Batteries: Challenges, Prospective Solutions, and Future Open
Zinc‐bromine batteries (ZBBs) have recently gained significant attention as inexpensive and safer alternatives to potentially flammable lithium‐ion batteries. Zn metal is relatively stable in aqueous electrolytes, making ZBBs safer and eas…
View article: Theoretical Investigations of Lead-Free Halide Perovskites Na<sub>2</sub>AgInY<sub>6</sub> (Y = Cl, Br, I) for Transport and Optoelectronic Devices
Theoretical Investigations of Lead-Free Halide Perovskites Na<sub>2</sub>AgInY<sub>6</sub> (Y = Cl, Br, I) for Transport and Optoelectronic Devices Open
Lead-free double perovskites are stable, non-toxic, and have high conversion efficiency, better oxidation resistance, and high-temperature stability, making them promising for optoelectronic and thermoelectric materials. In the current rep…
View article: Factors Influencing Green Purchase Intention: A Mediation Moderation Study
Factors Influencing Green Purchase Intention: A Mediation Moderation Study Open
The requirement for green products is continuously growing in the world as well as in the countries of Asia because of the extreme complications about the environment that are associated with the purchase of ordinary products. Therefore, t…
View article: g-C3N4/Fe3O4 composites synthesized via solid-state reaction and photocatalytic activity evaluation of methyl blue degradation under visible light irradiation
g-C3N4/Fe3O4 composites synthesized via solid-state reaction and photocatalytic activity evaluation of methyl blue degradation under visible light irradiation Open
This study applied the solid-state reaction technique to synthesize g-C 3 N 4 , Fe 3 O 4 , and g-C 3 N 4 /Fe 3 O 4 composites in various ratios. XRD confirmed the formation of g-C 3 N 4 , Fe 3 O 4 , and a g-C 3 N 4 /Fe 3 O 4 heterostructur…
View article: Fabrication of La‐Doped MoS<sub>2</sub> Nanosheets with Tuned Bandgap for Dye Degradation and Antimicrobial Activities, Experimental and Computational Investigations
Fabrication of La‐Doped MoS<sub>2</sub> Nanosheets with Tuned Bandgap for Dye Degradation and Antimicrobial Activities, Experimental and Computational Investigations Open
The development of efficient catalysts with a large number of active sites, tunable bandgap, and large surface area has been very challenging. In addition, a significant bottleneck in the application of catalysts for water treatment is the…
View article: An Integrated Variational Framework for Coupled Estimation of Evapotranspiration and Recharge by Assimilating Land Surface Soil Moisture and Soil Temperature Data
An Integrated Variational Framework for Coupled Estimation of Evapotranspiration and Recharge by Assimilating Land Surface Soil Moisture and Soil Temperature Data Open
Evapotranspiration (ET) and recharge fluxes are fluxes at the land-atmosphere interface. Evaporative flux links the surface and atmospheric systems and the recharge flux links the surface and subsurface systems. These are two critical flux…
View article: USHER SYNDROME AND ITS GENETIC CHARACTERIZATION
USHER SYNDROME AND ITS GENETIC CHARACTERIZATION Open
Usher syndrome is defined as an autosomal recessive disorder which is caused by a mutation in any one of at least 10 genes resulting in a combination of hearing loss and visual impairment. The loss of hearing is caused by a defect in the i…
View article: Highly Efficient, Remarkable Oxygen Reduction Reaction (Orr) Activity of Vanadium Doped Mayenite Electride Nanocomposite
Highly Efficient, Remarkable Oxygen Reduction Reaction (Orr) Activity of Vanadium Doped Mayenite Electride Nanocomposite Open
View article: Development of a chromium oxide loaded mesoporous silica as an efficient catalyst for carbon dioxide-free production of ethylene oxide
Development of a chromium oxide loaded mesoporous silica as an efficient catalyst for carbon dioxide-free production of ethylene oxide Open
Ethylene oxide (EO) is a significant raw material used in many commodities for consumers, particularly ethoxylates, polymers, and certain other glycol derivatives.
View article: Nanoengineering of NiO/MnO2/GO Ternary Composite for Use in High-Energy Storage Asymmetric Supercapacitor and Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER)
Nanoengineering of NiO/MnO2/GO Ternary Composite for Use in High-Energy Storage Asymmetric Supercapacitor and Oxygen Evolution Reaction (OER) Open
Designing multifunctional nanomaterials for high performing electrochemical energy conversion and storage devices has been very challenging. A number of strategies have been reported to introduce multifunctionality in electrode/catalyst ma…