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View article: A striking interfacial interaction between Cu2O and black phosphorus boosts solar-to-hydrogen conversion
A striking interfacial interaction between Cu2O and black phosphorus boosts solar-to-hydrogen conversion Open
View article: Hydrogen Production from Formic Acid Decomposition Promoted by Gold Nanoparticles Supported on a Porous Polymer Matrix
Hydrogen Production from Formic Acid Decomposition Promoted by Gold Nanoparticles Supported on a Porous Polymer Matrix Open
Formic acid (FA) is considered one of the most promising carriers of clean and safe dihydrogen. This study highlights the potential of using poly-(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) (PPO) as a support for AuNPs to produce H2 thro…
View article: Development of a new sample holder and sample holder container for coordinated surface analyses (micro-IR, XPS, FE-SEM, and micro-Raman) and ion irradiation experiments of extraterrestrial materials
Development of a new sample holder and sample holder container for coordinated surface analyses (micro-IR, XPS, FE-SEM, and micro-Raman) and ion irradiation experiments of extraterrestrial materials Open
View article: Enhancing the Performance of PLA Nonwoven Fabrics Through Plasma Treatments for Superior Active-Molecule Retention
Enhancing the Performance of PLA Nonwoven Fabrics Through Plasma Treatments for Superior Active-Molecule Retention Open
Polylactic acid (PLA) is a promising biobased polymer celebrated for its biocompatibility, biodegradability, and advantageous mechanical properties. However, its inherent hydrophobicity and lack of hydrophilic functional groups restrict it…
View article: Enhancing textile properties using nanotechnology and 3D printing process
Enhancing textile properties using nanotechnology and 3D printing process Open
This study explores the application of chitosan-based sol–gel coatings on textile fabrics to achieve multifunctional surfaces with enhanced hydrophobicity and stain resistance. Sol–gel solutions were prepared using chitosan, vinyltrimethox…
View article: Hemp stem derived platinum metal-free electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline electrolyte
Hemp stem derived platinum metal-free electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction reaction in alkaline electrolyte Open
This study focuses on the synthesis of low-cost platinum group metal-free (PGM-free) electrocatalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in alkaline media. With that purpose, hemp stem derived products referred to as fibers (HF) and s…
View article: Nanostructured Chromium PVD Thin Films Fabricated Through Copper–Chromium Selective Dissolution
Nanostructured Chromium PVD Thin Films Fabricated Through Copper–Chromium Selective Dissolution Open
This study investigates the fabrication of nanostructured chromium thin films via selective dissolution of PVD-deposited Cu–Cr thin films. The effects of the deposition parameters on the structural, chemical, and morphological properties o…
View article: Wool-supported Pd and Rh nanoparticles for selective hydrogenation of maleic acid to succinic acid in batch and flow systems
Wool-supported Pd and Rh nanoparticles for selective hydrogenation of maleic acid to succinic acid in batch and flow systems Open
Wool fibers, a renewable and biodegradable waste material, provide an eco-friendly platform for supporting metal nanoparticles, thanks to their unique amino acid composition.
View article: Optimisation of process parameters in Arburg Plastic Freeforming for enhanced part density and geometric accuracy
Optimisation of process parameters in Arburg Plastic Freeforming for enhanced part density and geometric accuracy Open
Technological advances have increased the use of plastic-based additive manufacturing for production in a variety of industries that require high mechanical properties while maintaining geometric precision. The Arburg Plastic Freeformer (A…
View article: Laser additive manufacturing of Al2O3 and ZrO2-based eutectic ceramic oxide: An overview
Laser additive manufacturing of Al2O3 and ZrO2-based eutectic ceramic oxide: An overview Open
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View article: Author Correction: Evidence for multi-fragmentation and mass shedding of boulders on rubble-pile binary asteroid system (65803) Didymos
Author Correction: Evidence for multi-fragmentation and mass shedding of boulders on rubble-pile binary asteroid system (65803) Didymos Open
View article: Tightly Interfaced Cu<sub>2</sub>O with In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> to Promote Hydrogen Evolution in Presence of Biomass‐Derived Alcohols
Tightly Interfaced Cu<sub>2</sub>O with In<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> to Promote Hydrogen Evolution in Presence of Biomass‐Derived Alcohols Open
By a mild and straightforward synthetic protocol in aqueous solution and without surfactants, hierarchical Cu 2 O nanospheres were grown on preformed In 2 O 3 nanostructures, varying the ratio In : Cu (2.5, 0.5). Accordingly, two different…
View article: Investigation of chemical, physical and mechanical properties of hybrid chitosan-silica based coatings for aluminium substrate
Investigation of chemical, physical and mechanical properties of hybrid chitosan-silica based coatings for aluminium substrate Open
View article: Fast boulder fracturing by thermal fatigue detected on stony asteroids
Fast boulder fracturing by thermal fatigue detected on stony asteroids Open
View article: Evidence for multi-fragmentation and mass shedding of boulders on rubble-pile binary asteroid system (65803) Didymos
Evidence for multi-fragmentation and mass shedding of boulders on rubble-pile binary asteroid system (65803) Didymos Open
View article: Engineering the heterojunction between TiO2 and In2O3 for improving the solar-driven hydrogen production
Engineering the heterojunction between TiO2 and In2O3 for improving the solar-driven hydrogen production Open
Nanostructured In2O3 was grown on TiO2 NPs by thermal treatment of the solids mixture of TiO2 with the parent
\nIn(OH)3. The effect of calcination temperature in the range between 400 ◦C and 700 ◦C was investigated and
\npeculiar changes…
View article: Superhydrophobic Materials from Waste: Innovative Approach
Superhydrophobic Materials from Waste: Innovative Approach Open
Superhydrophobic materials, known for their exceptional water-repellent properties, have found widespread applications in diverse fields such as self-cleaning surfaces, anti-icing coatings, and water-resistant textiles. In recent years, re…
View article: Textural Study of Vesicles in Tagish Lake (C2-ung) Meteorite Fusion Crust: Constraints on Vesicle Formation during Their Entry into the Earth’s Atmosphere
Textural Study of Vesicles in Tagish Lake (C2-ung) Meteorite Fusion Crust: Constraints on Vesicle Formation during Their Entry into the Earth’s Atmosphere Open
Vesicles are characteristic structures within the outer layer of many stony meteorites’ fusion crusts. Although these features are well-developed in hydrated carbonaceous chondrites and some micrometeorites, their formation mechanism remai…
View article: Magnetron Sputtering Deposition of High Quality Cs3Bi2I9 Perovskite Thin Films
Magnetron Sputtering Deposition of High Quality Cs3Bi2I9 Perovskite Thin Films Open
Nontoxic all-inorganic perovskites are among the most promising materials for the realization of optoelectronic devices. Here, we present an innovative way to deposit lead-free, totally inorganic Cs3Bi2I9 perovskite from vapor phase. Takin…
View article: Effect of Bath Composition on Titanium Anodization Using the Constant-Current Approach: A Crystallographic and Morphological Study
Effect of Bath Composition on Titanium Anodization Using the Constant-Current Approach: A Crystallographic and Morphological Study Open
Porous TiO2 thin films were prepared via electrochemical anodization of commercial-grade titanium foils in baths containing variable amounts of ethylene glycol. X-Ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and UV/visible spectroscopy w…
View article: Black Phosphorus as Promoter for Noble Metal‐Free Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production
Black Phosphorus as Promoter for Noble Metal‐Free Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production Open
Photocatalysts which are stable to photocorrosion and noble metal‐free, are highly desirable to achieve a light‐driven hydrogen production which satisfies the criteria of low production cost and environmental sustainability. Herein, a new …
View article: Increased interaction between Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene fibres and epoxy matrices for advanced composite materials
Increased interaction between Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene fibres and epoxy matrices for advanced composite materials Open
Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE) fibre is considered as an excellent strengthening component due to its high specific stiffness and strength, good wear resistance, low coefficient of friction and great chemical resistance.…
View article: Temperature-Dependent Amplified Spontaneous Emission in CsPbBr3 Thin Films Deposited by Single-Step RF-Magnetron Sputtering
Temperature-Dependent Amplified Spontaneous Emission in CsPbBr3 Thin Films Deposited by Single-Step RF-Magnetron Sputtering Open
Due to their high optical efficiency, low-cost fabrication and wide variety in composition and bandgap, halide perovskites are recognized nowadays as real contenders for the development of the next generation of optoelectronic devices, whi…
View article: Cspbbr3 Perovskite Thin Films by Magnetron Sputtering: The Role of the Substrate on Texture and Morphology
Cspbbr3 Perovskite Thin Films by Magnetron Sputtering: The Role of the Substrate on Texture and Morphology Open
View article: DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CHITOSAN HYBRID COATINGS BY SOL-GEL METHOD
DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CHITOSAN HYBRID COATINGS BY SOL-GEL METHOD Open
This paper describes the preparation and characterization of hybrid coatings constituted by SiO2, TiO2
\nand chitosan in varying compositions on aluminium, and glass substrates by sol–gel method. The
\noptimized sol-gel solutions were depo…
View article: Surface Functionalization of Face Masks with Cold Plasma and Its Effect in Anchoring Polyphenols Extracted from Agri-Food
Surface Functionalization of Face Masks with Cold Plasma and Its Effect in Anchoring Polyphenols Extracted from Agri-Food Open
To improve the capability of non-woven polypropylene-based fabric (NWF-PP) used for face mask production to retain active biomolecules such as polyphenols, the surface functionalization of NWF-PP–directly cut from face masks–was carried ou…
View article: Ru‐P Nanoalloy from Elemental Phosphorus as P‐Source: Synthesis, Characterization and Catalytic Evaluation
Ru‐P Nanoalloy from Elemental Phosphorus as P‐Source: Synthesis, Characterization and Catalytic Evaluation Open
Binary ruthenium‐phosphorus nanoparticles (NPs) with different Ru/P ratio were prepared in mild conditions using white phosphorus (P 4 ) as phosphorus source. Accurate study of both their morphology and structure at the atomic level by TEM…
View article: Thin films deposition of fully inorganic metal halide perovskites: A review
Thin films deposition of fully inorganic metal halide perovskites: A review Open
View article: A Comparative Research on Corrosion Behavior of Electroplated and Magnetron Sputtered Chromium Coatings
A Comparative Research on Corrosion Behavior of Electroplated and Magnetron Sputtered Chromium Coatings Open
Chromium deposits rank among the most widespread metal coatings for functional and decorative purposes. However, electrodeposition from Cr(VI) aqueous solution, which is the industrial process currently used to achieve thin chromium deposi…
View article: Interlayer Coordination of Pd–Pd Units in Exfoliated Black Phosphorus
Interlayer Coordination of Pd–Pd Units in Exfoliated Black Phosphorus Open
The chemical functionalization of 2D exfoliated black phosphorus (2D BP) continues to attract great interest, although a satisfactory structural characterization of the functionalized material has seldom been achieved. Herein, we provide t…