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High-clarity multifunctional Cu/Ni transparent films for efficient electromagnetic interference shielding

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25229-25235
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02506D, Paper

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Xiaolin Li, Dianyu Wu, Xiaoli Xu, Wenping Geng
A hybrid hexagonal–Voronoi Cu/Ni metal mesh enables high transparency, suppressed optical diffraction, and broadband electromagnetic interference shielding through the synergistic integration of periodic and stochastic structures.
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Berberis turcomanica berries: an integrated evaluation of antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and antimicrobial activities, phytochemical profile and in silico analysis

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30814-30832
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02922A, Paper

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Serdar Korpayev, Emre Can Buluz, Jasmina Glamočlija, Neda Popović, Uroš Gašić, Dejan Stojković, Hemra Hamrayev, Mirap Agamuradov, Savaş Kaya, Enver Saka, Gökhan Zengin
These findings constitute the first comprehensive pharmacological and chemical study of B. turcmanica berries and highlight their promise as a versatile natural agent for both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
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Synergistic theoretical and electrochemical evaluation of sulfonamide-based inhibitors for mild steel corrosion in HCl

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30872-30888
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02832B, Paper

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Soukaina Alaoui Mrani, Dounia Azzouni, Chahrazad El Abiad, Smail Radi, Fakhreldeen Dabiellil, Mohamed Hussien, Yousef A. Bin Jardan, Muhammad Shahab, Mustapha Taleb
Sulfonamide compounds SAP4–SAP6 were evaluated as mild steel corrosion inhibitors in 1 M HCl. Results showed strong adsorption and high inhibition, with SAP5 giving the best efficiency (95%) via a stable protective film.
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Pseudopotential and structural effects on electronic properties in transition metal oxides using Wannier functions

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30859-30871
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09637E, Paper

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Aykut Öztürk, Peter Kraus
The influence of pseudopotential and structure choices on transport properties of transition metal oxides such as band gap, high frequency-permittivity, and electrical conductivity is investigated using Wannier functions.
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Synthesis, characterisation and antibacterial activity of flavone-based Sn(IV) and Sb(III) complexes

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30649-30661
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA04588J, Paper

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Jakia Parbin Sultana, Sunali Saikia, Partha Pratim Saharia, Namisha Das, Debasish Borbora, Tridib K. Goswami
Sn(IV) and Sb(III) flavonoid complexes display significant in vitro antibacterial activity, especially against the Gram-positive S. aureus (MTCC 96) probably via rupture of cell membrane as evident from scanning electron microscopic images.
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Role of polymeric nanocomposite for tissue engineering applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30889-30915
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01646D, Review Article

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Shivakumar Naik, Uma Palanikumar, Amgoth Ramesh, Udayakumar D, B. C. Revanasiddappa, Harishkumar Madhyastha, Akhil Nair, Wilona Loren Lobo, Pavithra Pradeep Prabhu
Polymeric nanocomposites have become revolutionary biomaterials for tissue engineering due to their unparalleled tunability by combining the design flexibility of polymeric matrices and functional properties of nano-fillers.
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Controlled colloidal synthesis and structure–property–stability relationships in lead-free CsMBr3 (M = Mn, Fe, Ni) perovskite nanocrystals

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30731-30740
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02065H, Paper

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S. N. Ngwenya, K. P. Mubiayi, N. Moloto
Influence of transition-metal d-electron configuration on the optical properties, exciton dynamics, and stability of phase-pure hexagonal CsMBr₃ (M = Mn, Fe, Ni) nanocrystals.
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Efficient removal of mercury(II) ions using glutamic acid modified metal–organic frameworks: adsorption models, thermodynamics, and parameter optimization

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30687-30714
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02574A, Paper

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Ahlem Guesmi, Faisal K. Algethami, Naoufel Ben Hamadi, Wesam Abd El-Fattah, Mohamed G. El-Desouky, Ashraf A. El-Bindary
The targeted removal of mercury(II) ions from contaminated aqueous systems presents a significant environmental issue, attributed to mercury's high toxicity, persistence in nature, and potential for bioaccumulation.
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Chitosan-confined selenium–silver nanohybrids enable redox-modulated mitochondrial apoptosis and survival improvement in experimental hepatocellular carcinoma

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30833-30858
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01968D, Paper

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Youssef M. Hassan, Doaa A. Elawady, Ahmed Wanas, Hala El-Tantawi, Dalia M. El-Husseini
Polymer-confined multi-metal nanostructures offer a strategy to modulate tumor redox balance with improved selectivity.
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Fabrication and characterization of an activated carbon–chitosan–graphene oxide hybrid membrane with hierarchical porosity for the simultaneous adsorptive removal of ciprofloxacin antibiotic and hazardous heavy metals from polluted water systems

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30797-30813
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08891G, Paper

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Hadeel H. El-Shalakany, Ihab Samir, Mahmoud F. Mubarak
The development of a new multifunctional hybrid membrane identified as AC/CS/GO-M proved successful for use in water purification.
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Ball-milled zinc nickel sulfide nanostructures on nickel substrate for enhanced electrochemical methanol sensing

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30715-30730
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02062C, Paper

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N. Roushdy, Mervet Ramadan, Samah. M. Yousef, A. A. M. Farag, Amany S. El-Khouly, M. Y. Nassar, Rasha Abu-Khudir, M. S. Ayoup, Mohamed S. Elnouby, Elbadawy A. Kamoun
Zinc-nickel sulfide nanostructures were synthesized via a simple ball-milling process followed by low-temperature annealing and investigated exclusively as a surface-modifying layer for electrochemical methanol sensing on conductive substrates.
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Molecular-level interactions governed by temperature and composition in double salt ionic liquid-water systems

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30741-30758
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00801A, Paper

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K. M. Golam Rahman, Mohammad Hossain, Md. Abu Bin Hasan Susan
The degree of hydrogen bonding rises in the liquid structure until the mole fraction of DSIL reaches a certain value (∼ 0.8), beyond which the hydrogen bonding with water becomes weaker. Increasing temperature gives a more packed structure.
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Therapeutic exosomes in cancer: efficacy and safety perspectives

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30633-30648
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00373G, Review Article

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Rajib Dhar, Ling Shing Wong, Vetriselvan Subramaniyan
Therapeutic exosomes are cutting-edge, cell-free, promising tools for cancer treatment due to their biocompatibility, targeting ability, and cargo delivery potential. This review discusses current evidence on their efficacy, safety, challenges, and clinical prospects.
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Harnessing thermo-hydrogen coupling with palladium hydride nanoparticles for superior antitumor therapy

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30601-30613
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02688E, Paper

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Xinyu Jiang, Kun Li, Penghui Zhao, Dong Li, Jinwen Shi, Yan Zhou, Fei Li, Bin Chen, Haiyan Chen
Photothermal nanomaterials have gained significant attention in cancer treatment due to their excellent photothermal conversion properties.
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Two-dimensional metal–organic TMTAP monolayers as a promising class of monoatomic electrocatalysts for oxygen reduction, oxygen evolution, and hydrogen evolution reactions

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30507-30519
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03135H, Paper

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Debing Long, Xunyu Yang, Zihao Cheng, Shan Peng
A new class of 2D single-atom metal–organic catalysts formed by embedding 30 transition metals into TAP monolayers are designed as highly efficient electrocatalysts for ORR, OER and HER.
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Mineral-doped quantum fertilizers: boron-doped carbon dots promote sustainable agriculture and bacterial disease management

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30592-30600
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00122J, Paper

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Sourav Chakraborty, Suresh K. Mondal, Piyush Baindara, Tarun K. Barik, Souri Roy, Debashis Panda, Gourisankar Ghosh, Santi M. Mandal
Boron-doped carbon quantum dots exhibit dual functionality by promoting plant growth and providing potent antimicrobial activity against phytopathogens.
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Copper-mediated stepwise polymerization of benzynes: construction of amphiphilic block copolymers and their self-assembly in water

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30520-30525
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01918H, Paper

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Masahiro Sonobe, Yu Kitazawa, Masanobu Uchiyama, Mutsumi Kimura
A novel synthetic approach for preparing well-defined amphiphilic poly(ortho-phenylene) (PoP) block copolymers via direct polymerization of benzynes has been reported.
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Synthesis, characterization, and adsorptive removal of methyl blue using combustion-synthesized Al4B2O9 and Al5BO9

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30662-30675
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01929C, Paper

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Uğur Özkan, Okan Bayram, Emel Moral, İlhan Pekgözlü, Fethiye Göde
This study investigates the removal process of methyl blue (MeB), an anionic dye, using synthesized Al₄B₂O₉ and Al₅BO₉ as adsorbent materials. Al₄B₂O₉ and Al₅BO₉ were synthesized via the combustion method.
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Evaluation of barium–strontium nanoferrite-based sensors for VOC detection: the case of ethanol and acetone

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30395-30407
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02708C, Paper

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B. Abdellaoui, A. Benali, M. Bejar, E. Dhahri, J. Wu
The synthesized nanostructured materials were integrated into a gas sensor, which showed superior response and sensitivity toward target gases, indicating its suitability for environmental monitoring applications.
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α-Alkylated α-amino acids reduce the aggregation of unfolded peptides

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30200-30204
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03257E, Paper

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Haoliang Zheng, Robert W. Newberry
α-Ethylated α-amino acids reduce peptide aggregation by blocking β-sheet formation, whereas α-methylated α-amino acids reduce aggregation by increasing peptide helicity.
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Wood outlasts graphite: revolutionary birch biomass-based carbon anodes for long-life lithium-ion batteries

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30497-30506
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03501A, Paper

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Glaydson Simoes dos Reis, Mukhtiar Ahmed, Luis O. P. Silva, Jyri-Pekka Mikkola, Lashari Najeeb ur Rehman
Birch derived carbon anode materials (BCAM) with show hierarchical micro–mesoporous structure, mostly amorphous carbon framework offering abundant active sites for lithium storage and efficient ion-transport.
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Structure and photoluminescence studies of orange-red emitting Y3GaO6:Sm3+ nanophosphors for lighting applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30778-30796
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00790B, Paper

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Rinki Jangra, Devender Singh, Reshu Kajal, Pawan Kumar, Sitender Singh, Sakshi Wadhwa, Varun Kumar, Harish Kumar, Ramesh Kumar
Illustration of X-ray diffraction, Rietveld refinement, photoluminescence emission spectra and FE-SEM particle size distribution of YGO:Sm³⁺ nanophosphors.
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Transition metal-induced excess electron localization driving the giant first hyperpolarizability in alkaline earthides: a DFT and TD-DFT study

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30526-30537
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02261H, Paper

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Jabir Hussain, Riaz Hussain, Dua Tahreem, Annum Ahsan, Muhammad Arshad, Khurshid Ayub
Alkaline earthides using 3d transition metals as donors of excess electrons with high stability and superior nonlinear optical (NLO) response are designed and investigated.
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Next-generation quantum dot solar cells: advances in materials, device engineering and performance optimization

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30448-30476
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02771G, Review Article

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Umme Habiba, Muhammad Usman Khan, Nimra Sultan, Muhammad Ramzan Saeed Ashraf Janjua
Quantum dot solar cells (QDSCs) have emerged as promising next-generation photovoltaic technologies owing to their tunable bandgaps, strong light absorption, solution-processability and potential to surpass the Shockley–Queisser efficiency limit.
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Heteroatom-doped MXene quantum dots for selective transition metal ion sensing: from atomic-level design to intelligent and deployable platforms

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30369-30394
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02353C, Review Article

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Enas Daoud, Bakr Imad Najm, Omayma Salim Waleed, Maharshikumar B. Shukla, Rekha M. M., Y. Sasikumar, Vipasha Sharma, Ahmed Aldulaimi, Sharmin Smaeilpour
Heteroatom-doped MXene quantum dots offer atomically tunable electronic structures and surface sites for highly selective transition metal ion sensing.
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Evaluation of the genotoxic, antigenotoxic and teratogenic effects of water-based Turkish propolis, and its chemical composition

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30222-30232
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03299K, Paper

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Semra Araba, Haluk Özparlak, Gökhan Zengin
Our results indicate that lower doses of propolis appear to be generally safe, while higher doses may be associated with possible risks.
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Anthocyanin-based intelligent food packaging films reinforced with ginger pseudostem cellulose fibers: a sustainable approach for real-time freshness monitoring of perishable foods

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30563-30581
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03420A, Paper

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Nguyen Chi Thanh, Pham Nguyen Hong Nhu, Nguyen Quoc Dat, Bui Phuong Dong, Nguyen Thanh Huy, Nguyen Bui Anh Duy, Nguyen Tue Anh
The intelligent films based on PVA incorporated with anthocyanins and cellulose fibers derived from agricultural by-products were successfully fabricated. The obtained films enabled real-time monitoring of the freshness of perishable foods.
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Development of biodegradable triazine–chitosan nanocomposites enhanced with magnetic and silica nanoparticles for improved drilling fluid properties

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30759-30777
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01004K, Paper

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Sara Motahari, Ali Reza Kiasat, Arash Mouradzadegun, Abbas Khaksar Manshad, Seifollah Jamalpour
Despite continuous advancements in drilling fluid technology, achieving a balance between operational efficiency, environmental compatibility, and effective filtration control remains a persistent challenge.
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Pharmacophore-targeted fluorescence sensing of ibrutinib via Michael addition-induced electron transfer on thiol-functionalized carbon dots

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30676-30686
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02905A, Paper

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Mohamed N. Goda, Laila S. Alqarni, Faisal K. Algethami, Hossieny Ibrahim, Mohamed M. El-Wekil, Ramadan Ali, Suliman A. Almahmoud, Al-Montaser Bellah H. Ali
Thiol-functionalized carbon dots enable selective fluorescence sensing of ibrutinib through Michael addition-induced electron transfer, offering a simple platform for serum analysis in chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
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Structure–biological activity relationships in a zinc(II) pyrazole halide complex [ZnCl2(η1-4BrPz)2] via noncovalent interactions, molecular docking, and antimicrobial studies

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30614-30632
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01123C, Paper

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Houyem Khlifi, Naoufel Ben Hamadi, Noureddine Mhadhbi, Antonio Sánchez-Coronilla, Khaled Hamden, Ahlem Guesmi, Lotfi Khezami, Hajir Wahbi, Houcine Naïli
The zinc(II) pyrazole complex [ZnCl₂(η¹-4BrPz)₂] was synthesized and characterized. DFT, ELF, NCI, and Hirshfeld analyses show that halogen contacts, π-stacking, and H-bonding stabilize the crystal. Antibacterial assays reveal promising activity.
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Correction: Synthesis, crystal structure and DFT studies of a methylphenyl piperazinyl dithiocarbamato zinc(II) precursor for zinc sulfide nanophotocatalysts used for the degradation of trypan blue and rhodamine 6G dyes

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30434-30434
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA90059C, Correction

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Fartisincha P. Andrew, Thandi B. Mbuyazi, Tshephiso R. Papo, Krishnan Rajeshwar, Peter A. Ajibade
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Triazine-based corrosion inhibitors: synthesis, significance, and emerging perspectives

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30281-30309
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09707J, Review Article

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Ihab Shawish, Hessa H. Al-Rasheed, Assem Barakat, Hassan H. Hammud, Ayman El-Faham
Triazine based compounds are promising corrosion inhibitors due to their nitrogen rich structure, which promotes strong adsorption on metal surface.
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MXene quantum dots for geochemical ion sensing: mechanism-driven design of integrated platforms

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30180-30199
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01326K, Review Article

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Ghaleb Oriquat, Maryam Saleem Mohammed Ali, Amina Dawood Suleman, Maharshikumar B. Shukla, Rekha M M, C. P. Surya, Priyanka Sharma, Ahmed Aldulaimi, Hadi Noorizadeh
MXene quantum dots (MQDs) enable ultrasensitive ion sensing via engineered surface terminations, defect states, and charge-transfer pathways, detecting toxic metals and oxyanions while enabling sensing-remediation.
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Novel benzothiazole-indole acetamides as potential anticancer agents: synthesis, biological evaluation, and in silico studies

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30111-30123
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08263C, Paper

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Nazanin Motamedi Shakib, Manica Negahdaripour, Mohammad Hosein Sayahi, Navid Dastyafteh, Zahra Dehghani, Mina Emami, Sajedeh Safapoor, Younes Ghasemi, Seyedeh Niloufar Ghafouri, Abbas Ghahramani, Mohammad Reza Mohajeri-Tehrani, Bagher Larijani, Mohammad Mahdavi, Sara Ranjbar
Benzothiazole-indole hybrids were synthesized and evaluated for antiproliferative effects. The most potent derivative was subjected to cell cycle and apoptosis investigations. Compound 9d is suggested as a promising anticancer agent.
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Insights into 3D-printed TiO2-based architectures for photocatalytic and non-catalytic applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30093-30110
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01640E, Review Article

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Vaskuri C. S. Theja, Vaithinathan Karthikeyan, Yifan Guo, Chi Shun Yeung, Sushantika Choudhary, Venkatramanan Kannan, Dani S. Assi, Gopalan Saianand, Dong-Eun Lee, Gopalan Anantha Iyengar, Vellaisamy A. L. Roy
3D printing has fundamentally transformed the design and engineering of photocatalytic materials, enabling the fabrication of geometrically complex, hierarchically structured TiO₂ to overcome the critical limitations of conventional approaches.
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An injectable hyaluronic acid hydrogel integrating Fe(III)-coordination and polymyxin B grafts for accelerated healing of infected diabetic wounds

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30145-30157
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03137D, Paper

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Mingchen Zhang, Wei Zhao, Yang Zhou, Ruiting Shen, Yiqiong Sun, Lei Jiang, Jiantao Zhang
HA-B@Fe hydrogel combines covalent polymyxin B grafting and Fe³⁺ coordination for self-healing and contact-killing, promoting infected diabetic wound repair in rats.
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K3Ti2Cl9−xBrx: structurally stable lead-free perovskites as permissive absorbers for solar cell and visible-light photocatalysis

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30233-30256
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01597B, Paper

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Shahid Mehmood, Shah Rukh Khan, Shaimaa A. M. Abdelmohsen, Meznah M. Alanazi, Hanan Al Ghamdi, Mohamed Mousa
The toxicity issues with lead-based perovskite solar cells sparked interest in lead-free alternatives, such as K₃Ti₂Cl_9−xBr_x (x = 0, 3, 6, and 9), which are environmentally friendly.
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TiO2-based multifunctional catalytic systems for green and sustainable organic transformations: a comprehensive review

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30538-30562
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01453D, Review Article

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Rohinee D. Hoval, Santosh T. Shinde, Anandrao A. Kale, Nanasaheb S. Gaikwad, Girish S. Yedase, Digambar B. Bankar, Kaluram G. Kanade, Bhausaheb Dhokale, Dinesh P. Amalnerkar
TiO₂-based nanocrystalline materials for diverse organic transformations and applications.
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Investigation of the electronic, magnetic, and thermoelectric characteristics of the transition metal-based double perovskites Ba2XNbO6 (X = V, Cr, Mn, and Fe) for spintronic applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30435-30447
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02067D, Paper

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Sajid Rafique, Q. Mahmood, Ghulam M. Mustafa, Hanof Dawas Alkhaldi, A. A. Abd El-Moula, Awatif Alshamari, Imed Boukhris, Mohd Taukeer Khan
First-principles study of Ba₂XNbO₆ (X = V, Cr, Mn, Fe) shows stable spin-polarized double perovskites with near-room-temperature ferromagnetism. V/Mn are half-metallic, Cr/Fe semiconducting; Ba₂VNbO₆ has strong thermoelectric performance.
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Superior electrochemical performances of highly porous bismuth oxyhalides decorated lemon peel derived activated carbon electrode materials for solid state asymmetric and symmetric supercapattery devices

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29918-29931
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02955H, Paper

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Bhuvaneshwari Ramasamy, Jeya M. Peter Paul, Kannan Raman, Rajashabala Sundaram
Illustrations of bismuth oxyhalides (BOX, where X = Br; Cl; I) Decorated Lemon Peel Derived Activated Carbon (LPDAC) nanocomposites toward supercapattery applications.
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Alginate bead microreactors integrated with SDS-MIL-88A and Cu-biochar for adsorption-coupled Fenton-like degradation of tetracycline at neutral pH

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28306-28322
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02195F, Paper

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Eman M. Abd El-Monaem, Mohammed Salah Ayoup, Jawaher Y. Al Nawah, Yasair S. Al-Faiyz, Abdelazeem Eltaweil
Recoverable SDS-MIL88A/Cu-BC@SA hydrogel beads promote adsorption-assisted Fenton-like degradation of tetracycline, leading to high removal efficiency and mineralization.
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A green approach to water purification: amoxicillin adsorption from aqueous solution by a microwave-synthesized graphene-aminated lignin composite

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30257-30271
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02030E, Paper

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Riyadh Hossen Bhuiyan, Md. Masum Billah, Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman, Swapan Kumer Ray, Monira Binte Mesbah, Satyajit Roy Rony, Md. Sahadat Hossain, Md. Shohidul Islam, Md. Kamrul Hasan Dipu, Zahidul Islam, Mohammad Amirul Hoque
Microwave-assisted graphene-aminated lignin composite for efficient amoxicillin removal.
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Adsorption of Indigo Carmine onto Zn–Cu–Fe layered triple hydroxides and oxides: a comparative investigation of removal mechanisms and matrix effects

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30124-30144
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03446B, Paper

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Mohamed Farag, Sami A. Al-Hussain, Arafat Toghan, Emad M. Masoud, Ashraf A. Mohamed, Mohamed A. Ahmed, Hoda A. Ahmed, Mahmoud A. Ahmed
Layered triple hydroxides and their calcined oxides offer distinct adsorption pathways for anionic pollutants, yet how thermal transformation redirects these mechanisms, particularly for bulky dye molecules, remains poorly understood.
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New biosensor for the early detection of tPSA in the serum of prostate cancer patients using a Tb-anthracene-9-carboxaldehyde complex embedded in a modified cellulose polymer thin film

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30332-30354
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01637E, Paper

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Marwa T. Abo Gabal, Mohamed A. El-Desouky, Demiana H. Hanna, Mohamed S. Attia
Optical Tb-A9C/CMC biosensor for early tPSA detection in serum from prostate cancer patients: development & validation.
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Design, synthesis and response surface optimization of a high-performance LaFeO3/Mg–Al layered double hydroxide/chitosan ternary nanocomposite as a pH-responsive carrier for controlled celecoxib release: experimental evaluation and kinetic modeling

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30477-30496
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09708H, Paper

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Samira Moradi Kozaraji, Seyed Mahdi Mousavi, Moslem Setoodehkhah
In this study, an advanced ternary nanocomposite, LaFeO₃/Mg–Al LDH/chitosan, was meticulously designed and synthesized as a pH-responsive controlled drug delivery system for the anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib.
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Unveiling the antioxidant and anti-epileptic potential of Castanea sativa against pentylenetetrazole in mice: a comparative LC-MS analysis of two ethanol-based fractions

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30355-30368
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02693A, Paper

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Abeer Salama, Rasha M. M. Mohasib, Hagar H. Mourad, Nesrine M. Hegazi, Tarik A. Mohamed, Mohamed-Elamir F. Hegazy
Comprehensive metabolome profiling of Castanea sativa fruits, and their antioxidant and neuroprotective potential.
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A composite lateral flow test substrate by capillary deposition of cellulose on synthetic paper

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29940-29949
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01317A, Paper

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Qinghao He, Jiahua Zhong, Haonan Li, Xionghui Li, Yixi Shi, Muyang Zhang, Jie Zhou, Hao Chen, Xinyi Chen, Zhuoting Han, Lok Ting Chu, Huiru Zhang, Weijin Guo
A composite lateral flow substrate by depositing cellulose on OSTE synthetic paper, combining high specific surface area with uniform microstructure.
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Facile electrochemical fabrication of GO@ZnO@MnO2 nanocomposite for catalytic ozonation of ciprofloxacin: experimental optimization and machine learning modeling

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30310-30331
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01551D, Paper

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Huu-Tap Van, Le Phuong Hoang, Van Hung Hoang, Thi Hong Vien Nguyen, Thi Dong Nguyen, Thi Hong Huyen Chu, Thu Huyen Nguyen, Vu Thi Thuy Trang, Van-Truong Nguyen, Thi Minh Phuong Nguyen
The persistence of ciprofloxacin (CIP), a widely used fluoroquinolone antibiotic, in aquatic environments poses serious risks to ecosystems and human health due to its recalcitrance and contribution to antimicrobial resistance.
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Theoretical investigation of Rb-based double halide perovskites for photovoltaic, photocatalytic water splitting, and CO2 reduction applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30158-30179
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02841A, Paper

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Rifat Rafiu, Imtiaz Ahamed Apon, Md. Azizur Rahman, Amnah Mohammed Alsuhaibani, Moamen S. Refat, Mohamed Benghanem, S. AlFaify, Noureddine Elboughdiri
Understanding the intrinsic properties of emerging materials is essential for advancing next-generation optoelectronic and energy-related technologies, and DFT offers an effective route for this purpose.
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Synthesis and structure–activity relationships of indole-3-butyric acid-based hydrazones: predicting their antibacterial and antioxidant potential through integrated experimental, molecular docking and DFT studies

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30408-30433
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01763K, Paper

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Mudasara Azam, Talha Mashhood, Shehar Bano, Muhammad Ibrahim, Sehar Nadeem, Humaira Zulfiqar, Nora Hamad Al-Shaalan, Sarah Alharthi, Mohammed A. Amin, Muhammad Usman Khan
The synthesis and DFT-guided analysis of indole-3-butyric acid hydrazones reveal DHIBH as a potent antibacterial and antioxidant, with docking, NLO, and ADMET studies supporting its multifunctional potential.
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High-energy ball milling-driven La/Zr doping of magnetic Na-A zeolite derived from coal gangue for efficient phosphate removal

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30272-30280
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02580C, Paper

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Xiangwu Meng, Jianjun Li, Liangji Xu, Changguo Xue, Xuekai Wang, Linlin Song
To overcome cage-energy barriers and improve the doping of large metal ions, a mechanochemical ion exchange method was employed to incorporate La³⁺ and Fe₃O₄ into coal gangue Na-A zeolite to form lanthanum doped magnetic zeolite for phosphate removal.
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Electrolyte-engineering for enhanced charge storage in Ni metal–organic framework electrodes for high performance supercapacitors

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30205-30221
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03346F, Paper

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Mrinalini Sharma, Manas Nasit, Sachin, Shruti Lavania, Nitin Kumar Gautam, Nagih M. Shaalan, P. A. Alvi, Ranjeet Kumar Brajpuriya, Aditya Sharma, Shalendra Kumar
Hydrothermal synthesis of Ni-MOF using trimesic acid and Ni²⁺ enables tunable morphology and structure. The optimized material is integrated into a device, demonstrating enhanced electrochemical performance with molarity variation.
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Si-doped CsSrI3 perovskites as potential dielectrics in MIM capacitors: recent advances, limitations and prospects

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29996-30016
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA10029A, Review Article

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Yahaya Saadu Itas, Mayeen Uddin Khandaker, Rajesh Haldhar, Mazen R. Alrahili
Halide perovskites are promising for energy storage and optoelectronics due to low defects and high performance.
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Polysaccharide-stabilized biogenic CuO/SeO2 nanocomposites: green synthesis, physicochemical characterization, and enhanced antioxidant, antimicrobial, and selective anticancer activities

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29950-29972
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00556J, Paper

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Khaled M. Elattar, Ashraf Elsayed, Alaa Elmetwalli, Mohammed S. El-Hersh, Ayman El-Khateeb, Ahmed A. Zaher, Nesma M. Bayoumy, Mohamed Abdel Salam, Khalid M. Ghoneem, Abdulaziz A. Al-Askar
Green-synthesized CuO/SeO₂ and CuO/SeO₂/polysaccharide nanocomposites showed stable structures, enhanced antioxidant, antibacterial, and selective anticancer activities, and low toxicity toward normal cells.
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Continuous sample drop flow microextraction: a versatile and green microextraction tool in analytical chemistry

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29884-29904
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02146H, Review Article

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Anwar Rasheed Yaqoub, Sameera Sh. Mohammed Ameen, Anwar H. Abdullah, Khalid M. Omer
Continuous sample drop-flow microextraction (CSDF-ME) has become a powerful and versatile liquid-phase microextraction methodology that overcomes several of the analytical and environmental shortcomings of traditional sample preparation procedures.
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Study of interfacial synergy in strontium-based organic framework/polyaniline/nanoporous graphene ternary composite as positive electrode for battery-supercapacitor hybrid devices

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30017-30025
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01848C, Paper

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Gihan Abdelrahman Hassan Hammouda, Ebraheem Abdu Musad Saleh, Kashif Mahmud, Muhammad Zahir Iqbal, Abhinav Kumar, Asmaa Fathy Abd El-Aziz Kassem, Nusiba Mohammed Modawe Alshik, Ankit Dilipkumar Oza, Marwa Mostafa Moharam Haqqi Mohammed
The escalating global demand for reliable and sustainable energy sources has intensified the need for advanced supercapacitor technologies capable of bridging the gap between capacitors and conventional batteries.
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Volumetric, acoustic, and computational investigation of L-threonine and glycyl-L-threonine interactions in aqueous 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide solutions

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30026-30051
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01144F, Paper

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Ravinder Sharma, Sandeep Kumar, Marc Mulamba Tshibangu, Indra Bahadur
The study investigates the thermodynamic properties and molecular interactions of L-threonine and glycyl-L-threonine in aqueous 1-octyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide [OMIm][Br] solutions from 288.15 to 318.15 K.
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Analyte-mediated growth of gold nanoparticles for non-aggregation-based colorimetric detection of manganese(II)

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29932-29939
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02740G, Paper

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Melisew Tadele Alula, Mildred Lesang Madingwane
Colorimetric method for detection of Mn²⁺ is developed. Localized surface plasmon resonance (LSPR) property of gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) is considered for sensing Mn²⁺. The extinction intensity of AuNPs increases when they interact with Mn²⁺.
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Effects of triclopyr on the earthworm (Eisenia fetida) under laboratory conditions: assessment of growth inhibition and oxidative stress

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29823-29833
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00908E, Paper

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Likun Wang, Zhuzhu Gu, Jiayao Luo, Zixuan Qiu
Triclopyr induces chronic oxidative stress and growth inhibition in Eisenia fetida. IBR analysis reveals concentration- and time-dependent toxicity patterns, informing ecological risk assessment for soil invertebrates.
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Unlocking the antidiabetic potential of novel pyrazole-triazole hybrids through synthesis, dual α-amylase/α-glucosidase inhibition, multiscale biological evaluation, and molecular dynamics studies

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30070-30092
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02783K, Paper

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Mariam M. Fakhry, Mahmoud S. Elkotamy, Mohamed K. Elgohary, Mahmoud Abdelrahman Alkabbani, Mayada H. Mohamed, Abdulrahman A. Almehizia, Ahmed M. Naglah, Morkoss M. Fakhry, Mohamed Fares, Hatem A. Abdel-Aziz, Jalloul Bouajila
This study aimed to design potent antidiabetic agents based on a pyrazole-linked carbohydrazide scaffold.
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Design, synthesis, and mechanistic evaluation of novel pyrazole/thiazole chalcone hybrids as dual tubulin polymerization and COX-2 inhibitors with potent antiproliferative activity

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30052-30069
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03557D, Paper

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Basima A. A. Saleem, Ashraf A. Qurtam, Abdelrahman R. Shalabi, Mohammed Al-zharani, Kasim Sakran Abass, Stefan Bräse, Ghallab Alotaibi, Abdullah Alkhammash
A novel series of pyrazole/thiazole chalcone hybrids (9a–o) was designed, synthesized, and evaluated as dual tubulin/COX-2 inhibitors with anticancer activity.
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Native mass spectrometry reveals DltA catalysis, DltC loading, and inhibition in the D-alanylation pathway

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29834-29843
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA04213A, Paper

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Yi Wang, Hannah Squires, Marian Aba Addo, Jospeh P. Gerdt, Tarick J. El-Baba, R. Craig MacLean, Carol V. Robinson, Jani R. Bolla
Gram-positive bacteria protect their cell envelope by D-alanylating lipoteichoic acid (LTA). DltA activates D-alanine and loads it onto holo-DltC, which works with DltB, DltX and DltD to transfer D-alanine onto LTA.
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From grassroots to strategy: advancing laboratory sustainability at Utrecht university

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29791-29806
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA04362C, Paper

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Greta Di Marco, Elise J. Heesbeen, Boaz Chemtob, Jurriaan W. Reiprich, Katerina A. T. Xenaki, Mies J. van Steenbergen, Antoinette van den Dikkenberg, Wim van de Leeuw, Anne F. Nelissen, Joep Sprangers, Bianca Schell, Rosalinde Masereeuw, Jesus Rosales Carreon, Tina Vermonden
This case study offers a replicable model for embedding sustainability in academic labs and advancing the transition toward climate-neutral, resource-efficient, and socially responsible research environments.
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Isostructurality and energetics of competitive C–H⋯π interactions in adamantane-benzoate hybrids: a computational ADME study

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29280-29290
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01672C, Paper

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Hiram Pérez
This study quantifies isostructurality, Pixel energy, Hirshfeld surfaces, unraveling the role of methine/methylene protons in H⋯π contacts of adamantane-benzoate hybrids via DFT. ADME analysis predicts good pharmacokinetic potential.
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ZrO2-embedded nitrogen-doped carbon-derived MOF/COF for supercapacitors

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29758-29774
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03271K, Paper

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Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Faisal K. Algethami, Mervat Ibrahim
A composite of UiO-66/COF was used for the synthesis of ZrO₂-embedded nitrogen-doped carbon. The materials were used as electrode materials for supercapacitors.
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Mn3O4/biochar catalyst for enhanced PMS activation and antibiotic degradation via radical and non-radical pathways

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29775-29790
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02369J, Paper

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Muhammad Aadil, Md Rezaul Karim, Abdul Rauf, Mohamed Abdel Rafea, Imran Shakir, Tasneem I. Hussein, Nissren Tamam, Aeshah Alrubayyi, Noureddine Elboughdiri
Mn₃O₄/biochar composite effectively activates peroxymonosulfate for metronidazole degradation via synergistic radical (SO₄˙⁻/˙OH) and non-radical (¹O₂) pathways, driven by Mn²⁺/Mn³⁺/Mn⁴⁺ redox cycling.
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Construction of an inert framework in porous SiOx/Si anodes for high-performance Li-ion batteries

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29973-29980
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03303B, Paper

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Yu Cao, Qingxu Zhang, Jiucong Liu, Xizheng Liu
A new porous SiO_x materials with inert framework is proposed, the structure stability of porous during repeated lithiation/delithiation cycles has been distinctly improved and thus an enhanced cycle performance.
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Electrospun collagen/hyaluronic acid dressing co-loaded with EGF and bFGF for enhanced diabetic wound healing

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29807-29822
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09378C, Paper

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Liang Wu, Wei Wang, Linxinyi Chen, Duohui Li, Yijun Ke, Yanghui Xu, Bo Zhu, Fangqi Hu, Lishang Dai, Xiwu Shi
An electrospun collagen I/hyaluronic acid dressing co-loaded with EGF and bFGF promotes diabetic wound healing by stabilizing growth factors and accelerating tissue regeneration.
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Decoding the hydrogen storage and functional properties of MgBH3 (B = Mo and In) via first-principles simulations

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29981-29995
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA04227A, Paper

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Md Shahazan Parves, Md. Hasan Mia, Omar Alsalmi, Md. Zahid Hasan
This present study presents a complete first-principles investigation of the structural, hydrogen storage, optoelectronic, mechanical, and thermodynamic properties of MgBH₃ (B = Mo, In).
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Pentacyclic triterpenoids from Ziziphus jujuba Lamk. fruits as dual inhibitors of PTP1B and α-glucosidase: in vitro and in silico evaluations

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29905-29917
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02679F, Paper

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Linh Tran, Thanh-Tung Phan, Le Viet Ha Tran, Minh Canh Nguyen, Huu Canh Vo, Nguyen Tri Quang, Phuc Tran Huu Le, Quang-Minh Mai, Khac-Minh Thai, Huynh Nguyen Khanh Tran
Ziziphus jujuba Lamk. (Táo Ta) is widely used in traditional Asian medicine as a superfruit.
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Design and evaluation of a thiazoline-appended imidazole based fluorescent turn on chemosensor for Hg2+ ion detection: spectroscopic characterization and solid state film applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29470-29477
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03004A, Paper

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Bharathkumar Thangaraj, Suresh Ranganathan, Ravichandran Cingaram, Lakshmipriya Kannan, Sathiyanarayanan Kulathu Iyer, Karthikeyan Natesan Sundaramurthy
Mercury contamination presents a significant environmental and biological hazard, necessitating the development of reliable and sensitive fluorescent probes for the detection and removal of mercury ions.
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A ready-to-use deep eutectic solvent-immersed polypropylene fabric cap microextraction strategy for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs analysis in plasma: a proof-of-concept study

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29490-29501
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02568D, Paper

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Jin-Yue Dong, Rong-Jie Wang, Xiao-Bei Yang, Ying-Fei Liu, Qing Ran, Di Chen
A deep eutectic solvent-immersed polypropylene fabric cap microextraction (DES-PPF-CME) method was developed for the determination of NSAIDs in plasma.
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Selective 1,2-addition of acetonitrile/acetone to α,β-unsaturated aldehydes at room temperature: access to cinnamyl alcohol derivatives with potential protective effects against exercise-induced skeletal muscle injury

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29598-29602
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01217E, Paper

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Shibo Ma, Yanlin Zhang, Yonghui He
An electrocatalytic selective 1,2-addition of acetonitrile/acetone to α,β-unsaturated aldehydes at room temperature was developed, providing 38 cinnamyl alcohol derivatives in mild reaction conditions.
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Eco-friendly approach for the effective leaching of valuable metals (Ni, Co, Mn) from spent lithium-ion batteries employing natural reductants

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29589-29597
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03283D, Paper

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Wajiha Khalid, Muhammad Kaleem Khosa, Sadaf Fatima, Awal Noor, Sadaf Qayyum, Mohd Farhan
Citric and tartaric acids as lixiviant and sugarcane bagasse as green reductant, have been successfully applied to leach valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries.
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Study on the gasification characteristics of wool in supercritical water for hydrogen production

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29515-29528
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03076A, Paper

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Wentao Deng, Yun Chao, Qian Li, Bin Chen, Zhigang Liu, Huiming Chen, Lei Yi, Chuanli Liu
SCWG of wool achieved high gasification efficiency (CE = 95.71%, HE = 119.26%) and total gas yield of 42.72 mol kg⁻¹, which were further significantly enhanced by Cu-3% Al₂O₃ catalysis.
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Bridging the gap in Alzheimer's therapy: strategic design and SAR evolution of coumarin-based hybrids as potent MTDLs

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29631-29660
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03862J, Review Article

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Omar K. El-Mokaddem, Ghada F. Elmasry, Walaa R. Mahmoud, Lina M. A. Abdel Ghany
Due to their multitargeting potential, coumarin-based hybrid molecules represent a new and valuable drug development strategy for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD).
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Engineering matrix-embedded dual-drug eluting biodegradable surgical sutures for prophylaxis against surgical site infections

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29478-29489
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01817C, Paper

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Garba Mohammed Khalid, Neel Anil Chaudhary, Nura Hassan, Lubabah Rahman, Shahnaz Kashif, Gunjan V. Jahakar, Mouhamad Khoder
This work engineered biodegradable drug-eluting sutures via solvent-free hot-melt extrusion, enabling immediate and sustained levofloxacin and ibuprofen release to prevent surgical site infections while controlling inflammation.
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Self-absorption correction in calibration-free laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy for quantitative elemental profiling and chemometric classification of Spinacia oleracea

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29688-29702
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01889K, Paper

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Ambreen Aslam, Abdul Ghuffar, Zahid Farooq
LIBS combined with IRSAC correction and machine learning provides a rapid approach for monitoring elemental changes in healthy and diseased spinach leaves.
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Eco-friendly synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles via Pisum sativum seeds and their application in the adsorptive removal of Congo red dye

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29458-29469
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02785G, Paper

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Amin K. Qasim, Sameera Sh. Mohammed Ameen, Adar Jamal Faris, Khalid M. Omer
Schematic diagram of green synthesis of ZnO NPs for adsorption of CR dye.
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Synthesis, photophysical, computational, and cytotoxicity evaluation of carborane-appended phenylene and triazine trimers: elucidating the role of the central core

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29733-29750
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA04231G, Paper

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Simran Pattnaik, Anwesha Pradhan, Laxmipriya Nayak, Subhadeep Acharya, Supriya Routray, Subhasri Dan, Soumya Ranjan Jena, Kshatresh Dutta Dubey, Luna Samanta, Rashmirekha Satapathy
Four ortho-carborane symmetrical trimers were synthesized and evaluated. The triazine-cored derivative Tz-9-CB selectively kills MDA-MB-231 TNBC cells (IC₅₀ = 6 µM, SI = 13 vs NIH/3T3) by inducing caspase-3-mediated apoptosis.
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A furano–ortho–vanillin conjugate for fluorogenic ratiometric and selective Zn2+ sensing: theoretical insights and biological studies

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29751-29757
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09973K, Paper

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Priyanka Avala, Shinziya H., Avijit Kumar Das, Gopal Ch. Das, Tilak Raj Maity, Aveek Samanta, Malay Dolai
A fluorescent sensor BFC was designed and synthesized in order to identify the selective fluorescence recognition of Zn²⁺ in semi-aqueous environments.
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Selective carboxylate production from detoxified lignocellulosic prehydrolysates through bioaugmented anaerobic fermentation

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29722-29732
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01656A, Paper

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E. Rodríguez-Castro, E. Romero, C. González-Fernández, E. Tomás-Pejó
Activated carbon detoxification removes inhibitors, allowing anaerobic fermentation of municipal green residue hydrolysates. Bioaugmentation with Lactobacillus pentosus directs mixed cultures toward selective lactic and acetic acid production.
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Potent and selective α-glucosidase inhibition by coumarin–triazole conjugates: design, in vivo evaluation, and computational insights

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29844-29866
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01115B, Paper

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Mahdis Sadeghi Moghadam, Bahareh Bayati, Fariba Peytam, Maryam Norouzbahari, Hayrettin Ozan Gülcan, Somayeh Mojtabavi, Fahimeh Ghasemi, Seyed Esmaeil Sadat-Ebrahimi, Maliheh Barazandeh Tehrani, Vahid Sheibani, Loghman Firoozpour, Alireza Foroumadi
Compound 12q emerged as the most potent inhibitor (IC₅₀ = 1.0 µM) and showed high selectivity toward α-glucosidase over α-amylase. The in silico studies further confirmed the activity. In vivo studies demonstrated that 12q outperformed acarbose.
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Design, synthesis, and biological evaluation of novel imidazole–morpholinone hybrids as broad-spectrum antimicrobial agents: molecular docking, DFT, and ADMET studies

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29867-29883
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03352K, Paper

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Amrish J. Dave, Sweta S. Joshi, Jay B. Maheta, Yogesh O. Bhola, Jatin Upadhyay
Five-step convergent synthesis of imidazole–morpholinone hybrids (10a–e) via Suzuki–Miyaura coupling. Lead compound 10c demonstrates potent broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity through DNA gyrase inhibition with drug-like pharmacokinetic properties.
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Effect of the Nd promoter on precipitated iron-based catalysts for high-temperature Fischer–Tropsch synthesis of light olefins

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29712-29721
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02950G, Paper

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Yi Yang, Fengping Yu, Delong Ding, Chunliang Ge, Biao Chen, Xiaojiong Wu, Yaoji Chen, Hanfeng Lu, Hongfang Ma, Haitao Zhang, Weixin Qian, Weiyong Ying
Nd doping optimizes FeMn catalyst structure and electron density, promoting active χ-Fe₅C₂ formation for high-temperature Fischer–Tropsch synthesis to light olefins.
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Theoretical investigation of the magnetic semiconductor nature in PbI2 monolayer induced by Fe doping

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29703-29711
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02311H, Paper

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Huynh Thi Phuong Thuy, Do T. Hue, Thi Hue Trinh, Vo Van On, J. Guerrero-Sanchez, D. M. Hoat
Structural stability and electronic properties of PbI₂ monolayer is systematically investigated. Further, Fe doping is proposed to induce the magnetic semiconductor nature in this 2D material towards spintronic applications.
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Testing of a 4-fold UV-LED photoreactor for the degradation of methylene blue

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29674-29687
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02014C, Paper

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Kiara-Ecra Ira Kluge, Bertwin Seibertz, Bernd Szyszka, Michael Schwarze
A four-fold UV-LED photoreactor was developed, and its performance was evaluated in terms of photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue.
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Lanthanum triflate catalysed acyl transfer from β-diketones to amines: conversion of aryl methyl ketones to amides

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29603-29610
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03708A, Paper

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Rajendra Prasad, Purnima Pradhan, Partha Ghosh
Lanthanum triflate was found to be an efficient catalyst for the amide formation through acyl transfer from β-diketones to amines overcoming the stable enamine formation pathway.
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From technical feasibility to systemic viability: valorising semi-natural grassland biomass in a conservation-driven bioeconomy

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29325-29349
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01731B, Review Article

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Annika Jaanimägi, Banafsheh Khaleghdoust, Rando Värnik, Timo Kikas
Semi-natural grasslands (SNGs) are biodiversity-rich cultural landscapes maintained through conservation-driven mowing and grazing, generating recurrent streams of heterogeneous lignocellulosic biomass.
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Magnetic-field-free separation and recovery of MXene-doped GO composites via dye-bridged reassembly in dye adsorption

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29576-29588
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02121B, Paper

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Jin Yang, Xiaoxia Yan, Yifei Qin, Dazhi Zhang, Jingyi Zhao, Yi Yu, Qingjun Liu, Wenshuai Jiang
After adsorbing cationic dye methylene blue, the GO/MXene composite undergoes dye-bridged reassembly by charge neutralization, forming a compact structure cross-linked by flocculent connections.
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Elucidating the role of PdAgFe charge transfer in ternary aerogels for boosting electro-oxidative degradation of recalcitrant di-butyl phthalate

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29661-29673
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00270F, Paper

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Sammia Khurshid, Muzammil Anjum, Rab Nawaz, Sahar Saleem, Marlia Mohd Hanafiah, Azeem Khalid, Muhammad Umair
This study reports ternary PdAgFe aerogels for electro-oxidative degradation of DBP in water. The aerogels achieved 97% DBP removal with enhanced charge transfer and improved oxidation potential for efficient pollutant degradation.
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Harnessing wetting transitions to program dual-mode antibacterial textiles

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29529-29541
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01949H, Paper

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Sujin Jeong, Kyeongeun Lee, Sebin Lee, Jooyoun Kim
A time-sequenced dual-defense textile was developed using Cu/Zn bimetallic imidazolate frameworks on cotton. Interfacial wetting drives a transition from bacteria-repellent superhydrophobicity to Cu-mediated ROS bactericidal activity.
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Electrophilic allenes participate in polar Diels–Alder reactions: study of the reactivity and site-, regio- and stereoselectivity from a molecular electron density theory perspective

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29542-29555
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02126C, Paper

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Alicja Bigosińska, Dominika Gondek, Luis R. Domingo, Agnieszka Kącka-Zych
The reactivity and selectivities in the polar Diels–Alder (DA) reactions of two 1-sulfonyl allenes with two cyclic dienes have been studied within the Molecular Electron Density Theory (MEDT) at the M06-2X/6-311G(d,p) computational level.
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One-pot fabrication of a novel urchin-like Fe3O4/α-FeOOH/Al(OH)3 magnetic nanocomposite for phosphate removal and recovery: adsorption performance and mechanism

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29611-29623
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01891B, Paper

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Yu-Han Wang, Wei Yin, Wen-Ping Liu, Qi-Zhi Yao, Sheng-Quan Fu, Gen-Tao Zhou
A novel urchin-like Fe₃O₄/α-FeOOH/Al(OH)₃ (MGA) nanocomposite was synthesized via a facile one-pot strategy for phosphate adsorption and recovery.
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Research progress on two-dimensional phthalocyanine materials: from molecular design to exploration of multifunctional applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29556-29575
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03995B, Review Article

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Debing Long, Xunyu Yang, Zihao Cheng, Cui Wang, Shan Peng
This review summarizes the current challenges and future research directions, aiming to provide a systematic theoretical reference for the rational design and functional application of 2D phthalocyanine materials.
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Preparation and characterization of Fe3O4 nanoparticles coated with succinic anhydride-modified polypropylene glycol

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29624-29630
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03019J, Paper

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Guobao Zang
Carboxyl-terminated mPPG enables in situ coating of Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles, providing stable dispersibility in both polar and non-polar media.
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Extra-large pore JZO zeolites with tunable Si/Al ratios as efficient catalysts for degradable plastic monomer production

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29502-29514
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01852A, Paper

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Shuman Gao, Xinxin Wang, Shaolei Gao, Mohammad Fahda, Dongyue Wang, Haijun Yu, Zijian You, Xiuning Liu, Liang Qi, Feng Shao, Peng Lu, Valentin Valtchev
Extra-large-pore JZO zeolite with a tunable Si/Al ratio demonstrated promising catalytic performance in dimethoxymethane carbonylation.
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Eco-engineered functionalized mesoporous silica from rice husks for selective detection of Fe(III) in aqueous media

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28725-28742
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02974D, Paper

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A. Subaihi, B. A. Babgi, T. S. Alraddadi, T. Z. Abolibda, M. T. Alotaibi, A. K. Albishri, A. Shahat, M. A. Shenashen
By utilizing rice husk (RH) waste as a renewable source of silica, this study presents a sustainable approach for engineering eco-friendly sensors for Fe(III) detection.
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Hierarchical pore engineering in waste-derived carbons for supercapacitors: bridging the performance gap from three-electrode evaluation to practical two-electrode devices

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29368-29398
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03341E, Review Article

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Mustapha Balarabe Idris, Bhekie B. Mamba, Fuku Xolile
Supercapacitors based on waste-derived porous carbons have attracted significant attention due to their low cost, sustainability, and tunable pore structures.
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Selective and sensitive recognition of Zn2+ by a dansyl-derived peptide sensor

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29361-29367
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00876C, Paper

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Alexandre Bianchi, Miriam Gaal, Priscilla S. Brunetto, Claudia Tringali, Katharina M. Fromm
A dansyl-derived peptide sensor, Dansyl-HGHW (D₁), was designed and investigated for the selective and sensitive recognition of Zn²⁺.
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