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Band alignment estimation of MoS2/g-C3N4 thin-film S-scheme heterojunction based on surface potential measurements

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6LF00160B, Paper

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Yuto Suzuki, Kosei Ito, Kei Noda
Energy band alignment of thin-film heterojunction of molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) and polymeric carbon nitride (g-C₃N₄)has been investigated, which can be regarded as a model system of heterojunction photocatalysts. A bilayer...
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α and β-motifs Interstratified βbc -Nickel Hydroxide for Enhanced OER and UOR Electrocatalysis

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6LF00195E, Paper

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C. M. Avinash, C. Nethravathi, Michael Rajamathi
Nickel hydroxide presents itself in a variety of interesting polymorphic modifications. One such polymorphic form, βbc–nickel hydroxide, is known to be a poorly ordered solid in which α (~15%) and...
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A self-powered (In,Ga)N biosensor with Au nanoparticles for monitoring live cell activities

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D5LF00339C, Paper

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Linrui Cheng, Qianyi Zhang, Binbin Hou, Zixun Wang, Yibin Wang, Jianya Zhang, Yukun Zhao
A schematic of a self-powered biosensor for monitoring live cell activities.
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Exploring the potential of BaS as a hole transport layer for BaSi2 solar cells: thin-film growth and defect characterization using first-principles calculation

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6LF00069J, Paper

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Ammara Firdous, Nurfauzi Abdillah, Koki Hayashi, Yoichiro Koda, Masami Mesuda, Kaoru Toko, Syuta Honda, Takashi Suemasu
Barium disilicide (BaSi₂) is a promising non-toxic and abundant material for thin-film solar cells due to its large optical absorption coefficient and a suitable bandgap of 1.3 eV. However, due...
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Machine Learning Potentials for Electrified Interfaces

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6LF00149A, Perspective

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Adem Rosenkvist Nielsen Aouichaoui, Davide Tisi, Ivano E. Castelli, Arghya Bhowmik
Accurate atomistic modelling of electrochemical interfaces requires accounting for applied electrode potential and performing molecular dynamics at constant potential. The computational cost of grandcanonical density functional theory restricts simulations to...
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2D nanomaterials: pioneering platforms for cancer theranostics

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LF00017G, Review Article

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Akanshya Mishra, Jasaswini Tripathy
2D nanomaterials serve as a versatile nanoplatform for advanced biomedical applications. Their unique structural and optical characteristics enable multifunctional integration, improving therapeutic precision and diagnostic efficiency.
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Decoding interfacial phenomena in liquid crystal sensors: mechanisms, metrology, and performance

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LF00103C, Perspective

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Rajib Nandi, Muhammad Umer Saeed, Chih-Hsin Chen
Interfacial molecular events regulate LC alignment transitions, bridging mechanisms, metrology, and performance for rational sensor design.
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Trade-offs in Dual-Layer Surface Disinfection: Ozone Treatment on Surface-Immobilized Quaternary Ammonium Coatings

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D6LF00001K, Paper

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Sirshendu Misra, Sudip Shyam, Sushanta K. Mitra
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of effective surface disinfection strategies, as contaminated droplets settling on high-touch surfaces remain a major source of pathogen transmission. While antimicrobial surface coatings...
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Synergistic effect of WO3 on the physico-chemical, physico-mechanical, hydrophobic, and anticorrosive performance of poly-(melamine-co-formaldehyde)-cured Pithecellobium dulce-alkyd nanocomposite coatings

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LF00075D, Paper

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Abu Darda, Nitya Nand Gosvami, Weqar Ahmad Siddiqi
WO₃@PDA-PMF₈₀ nanocomposite coatings demonstrating hydrophobicity, thermal stability, mechanical strength, and outstanding EC resistance on carbon steel in harsh saline conditions.
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Beyond iron: interface-coupled non-ferrous photo-Fenton-like catalysts for boosted H2O2 activation in environmental remediation

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LF00096G, Review Article

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Akash Panda, Lipika Nayak, Tusharkanta Hati, Nigamananda Das, Purnendu Parhi
Interface-engineered non-ferrous photo-Fenton catalysts enable efficient ROS generation and pollutant degradation under light irradiation.
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Ti3C2TX/graphene aerogels for high-efficiency hydrovoltaic power generation: performance optimization and mechanism elucidation

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LF00112B, Paper

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Tianran Zhao, Sai Li, Yi'na Yang, Liyang Zhao, Jia Chen, Chunna Yu, Chang Zhao, Guangjian Xing
Ti₃C₂T_X/graphene aerogels with a 3D porous structure are fabricated for efficient hydrovoltaic power generation with a maximum power density of 14.59 mW cm⁻³. Dye-induced interfacial modification further enhances output performance. Graphical abstract modified with AI.
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Copper salt impregnated biomass-derived microporous carbon for hydrogen storage

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LF00048G, Paper

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Lila A. M. Mahmoud, Charles D. Brewster, Lui Skytree, Misbah Khan, Sebastien Rochat, Valeska P. Ting, David J. Fermin, Jemma L. Rowlandson, Sanjit Nayak
Biomass derived carbon as a promising class of sustainable porous materials for hydrogen storage.
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Functionalized nano SiO2 reinforced gelatin–PVA hydrogels for sustainable wood adhesion

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LF00152A, Paper

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Sogand Abbaspoor-Zanjani, Carlo Di Bernardo, Jenny Flores Garcia, Mengjiao Wang, Massimo Messori, Camilla Noè, Teresa Gatti
A gelatin/PVA/SiO₂ hydrogel adhesive is developed for wood bonding. Enhanced interfacial bonding between the adhesive matrix and hydroxyl-rich wood surfaces leads to improved adhesion performance.
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Strategic engineering of perovskite solar cells: revolutionary developments from interfacial stabilization to copper-based semiconductor innovations

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LF00084C, Review Article

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Taame Abraha Berhe, Chu-Chen Chueh, Amare Aregahegn Dubale, Wei-Nien Su, Bing-Joe Hwang
What are the key drivers behind the revolution in perovskite solar cells? This review covers the revolutionary developments in perovskite solar cells, ranging from interfacial stabilization to innovations in semiconductor engineering.
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Efficient prediction of effective bandgap and optical absorption in InAs/InAsSb type-II superlattices using localization landscape theory

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LF00119J, Paper

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Zhi-Jie Wu, Łukasz Kubiszyn, Krystian Michalczewski, Dariusz Smoczyński, Piotr Martyniuk, Yuh-Renn Wu
Localization landscape theory enables efficient prediction of bandgaps and absorption spectra in InAs/InAsSb type-II superlattices, validated against infrared photodetector experiments.
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SiO2-templated high-entropy spinel oxides with abundant oxygen vacancies enabling lattice-oxygen-mediated oxygen evolution

RSC Appl. Interfaces, 2026, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D6LF00081A, Paper

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Jingyi Zhang, Minghui Yu, Meiqing Shen, Feng Gao, Gurong Shen
(FeCoNiMnCr)O HEO with tunable oxygen vacancies were synthesized via a novel SiO₂ template. HEO-350 exhibited 267 mV at 10 mA cm⁻². Abundant oxygen vacancies facilitate LOM, and high-entropy structure ensures stability over 100 h and 10 000 cycles.
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