RSC - RSC Adv.-Energy latest articles

From polyethylene terephthalate waste to a multilayer MOF: a sustainable strategy for enhanced supercapacitor performance

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30582-30591
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03118H, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Malek Ali, Junaid Khan, Sarah S. Albalawi, M. Ahmed, Asif Mahmood
A sustainable waste-to-energy strategy converts PET-derived linkers into a multilayer MOF architecture, overcoming diffusion limitations and enabling superior supercapacitor performance with high capacity and long-term stability. Graphical abstract created with AI.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Magneto-electrochemical approach for determining the rate-controlling step for corrosion of iron in ferric solutions

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,23005-23018
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01642A, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Haiying Dong, Fujie Zhou, Xiujie Wang, Zhanpeng Lu, Tongming Cui, Xin Li, Juan Wang, Xinhe Xu, Junjie Chen, Tetsuo Shoji
The rate-controlling step for the corrosion of iron in ferric solutions is determined by electrochemical measurements under a magnetic field.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

High-efficiency ultra-thin CIGSe solar cells: defect engineering and back-surface field design

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30928-30948
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02870E, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Serap Yiğit Gezgin, M. A. Basyooni-M. Kabatas, Hamdi Şükür Kiliç
High-efficiency ultra-thin CIGSe solar cells are numerically designed by tuning absorber doping, defect densities, band alignment, and Cu₂O back-surface fields to suppress recombination and boost simulated efficiency to ∼40%.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Efficient hydrogenation of furfural to furfuryl alcohol by recoverable copper tailings catalyst

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,30949-30957
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01723A, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Lele Shang, Weijun Dai, Xiaolong Hao, Dongbao Guo, Xiao Li, Yongjie Niu, Yalong Yi, Hao Wang, Xiaobo Pan, Shuang Dai
A recyclable copper tailings catalyst (CTC) achieves complete conversion of furan aldehydes and 80% selectivity for furfuryl alcohol within 72 h at 200 °C/3.0 MPa H₂.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

High-sulfur coal-based carbon dots as an electrolyte additive to enhance the performance of aqueous zinc-ion batteries

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,24862-24869
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09428C, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Weihua Wu, Yifan Zhang, Peicheng Wu, Xuehua Li
To highlight the significance of coal-based carbon dots, this figure can well illustrate the relevant mechanism and phenomenon, making it highly appropriate for inclusion in the paper.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Harnessing thermo-hydrogen coupling with palladium hydride nanoparticles for superior antitumor therapy

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

From grassroots to strategy: advancing laboratory sustainability at Utrecht university

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

ZrO2-embedded nitrogen-doped carbon-derived MOF/COF for supercapacitors

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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).
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Study on the gasification characteristics of wool in supercritical water for hydrogen production

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

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

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

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.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Bandgap tuning through the substitution of alkali metal cations in A2AlCuF6 (A = K, Rb, and Cs) for optoelectronic and renewable energy applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29423-29433
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02893D, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Muhammad Yaqoob, Nora Mobark Farhan, Hudabia Murtaza, Quratul Ain, Rawiyah Alkahtani, Junaid Munir, M. S. Al-Buriahi
This research provides the electronic, structural, mechanical, optical and thermoelectrical properties of A₂AlCuF₆ (A = K, Rb, and Cs) using density functional theory. The mBJ is used to solve the exchange–correlation potential for calculations.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Polyhydroxyalkanoates as multifaceted biopolymers: an eco-friendly alternative to conventional plastics

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29399-29422
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02201D, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Konjerimam Ishaku Chimbekujwo, Udeme Joshua Josiah Ijah, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Olabisi Peter Abioye, Evans Chidi Egwim, Mattheus Victor Maso Lacorte Silva, Naga Raju Maddela, Jonas Contiero
Polyhydroxyalkanotes (PHAs) are biodegradable biopolymers produced through microbial synthesis, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional plastics with versatile properties and applications in agriculture, medicine and healthcare.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Z-Scheme CoFe2O4/g-C3N4/MWCNT catalyst for the degradation of organic pollutants: electrochemical evaluation and HPLC analysis of the intermediates

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29434-29449
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02055K, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Garima Rana, Ritesh Verma, Eman A. Alabdullkarem, Subha Krishna Rao, Kun-Yi Andrew Lin, Suresh Ghotekar, Ankush Chauhan
In this work, a ternary CoFe₂O₄/g-C₃N₄/MWCNT (CGC4) nanocomposite (NC) was successfully produced through a sol–gel auto-combustion approach, followed by calcination.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Clean hydrogen from water: emerging technologies for a sustainable energy future

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29073-29120
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03255A, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Fekri Abdulraqeb Ahmed Ali, Farid Fadhillah, Ahmad M. Alghamdi, T. Vinod Kumar, S. Padmanabhan, P. Saravanan, S. Ganesan, Abdulaziz I. Alromaeh, Amine Aymen Assadi, Waleed A. M. Al-Garadi, G. Shoba, P. Tamizhdurai
Hydrogen supports clean energy transition, yet most production remains fossil-based. This review explores “All Water to Hydrogen,” integrating freshwater, seawater, wastewater, and greywater for sustainable hydrogen generation. AI-assisted design features were used during image preparation.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

High-performance SrO–Co3O4 nanoparticles anchored on rGO for clean energy: hydrogen generation from formic acid and photocatalytic dye degradation

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29305-29324
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00101G, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Sayyar Ali Shah, Shah Faisal Mohammad, Imtiaz Hussain, Anisa Arif, Muhammad Saad Riaz, Ibrahim A. Shaaban, Akhtar Hayat, Umar Nishan, Hanbing Song, Azhar Abbas
SrO–Co₃O₄@rGO showed enhanced visible-light absorption, efficient charge transfer, and dual catalytic activity for HCOOH dehydrogenation and dye degradation, achieving a high TOF of 5881.1 h⁻¹ with excellent photocatalytic performance.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Interfacial Fe–Mo electronic coupling in FeMoO4/carbon hybrids for efficient and durable alkaline overall water splitting

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29132-29144
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01930G, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Rajini Murugesan, Manova Santhosh Yesupatham, Mandana Amiri, Arthanareeswari Maruthapillai
Date seed-derived activated carbon supports FeMoO₄ particles to form a synergistic hybrid catalyst with enhanced activity and durability for alkaline overall water splitting.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

A novel strategy for the photothermal treatment and electroencephalogram monitoring of in situ glioma

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28955-28965
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00499G, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Haoyang Zhang, Ke Shi, Wenxuan Zhang, Xue Chen, Xi Wang, Yan Zhao, Hengyuan Pang, Xi Chen, Jianjiao Wang
An integrated PTT-EEG system based on micro-pyramid PPy films, combining an NIR-mediated photothermal therapy and intraoperative electroencephalogram monitoring, was developed for efficient, precise, and safe glioma treatment.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

First-principles study of novel Cs2LuCoH6 and Cs2LuZnH6 double hydride perovskites for hydrogen storage applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29061-29072
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02417C, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Rasmiah S. Almufarij, Malik Shafqat Hayat, R. M. Arif Khalil, Shoug M. Alghamdi, Elsammani Ali Shokralla, Jack Arayro, Mohamed Abdelsabour Fahmy, Mohamed A. Siddig, Ahmed Samir, Arslan Ashfaq
DFT study of Cs₂LuCoH₆ and Cs₂LuZnH₆ hydride perovskites shows Co-based compound is stable ferromagnetic semiconductor with good hydrogen storage potential, while Zn-based is metallic and partially unstable, highlighting tunable energy applications.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Tailoring Mn3O4 nanoparticle morphology via polyethylene glycol mediation for aqueous rechargeable zinc-ion batteries

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,29155-29171
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01648K, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Habiba Jahan, Mohammad Abu Yousuf, Nusrat Tazeen Tonu, Parbhej Ahamed, Ahammad Musa, Md. Sadiqul Islam Sheikh
PEG-assisted synthesis of Mn₃O₄ nanoparticle as high-performance cathode for aqueous rechargeable Zn-ion battery.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Synthesis and advanced applications of MXene nanosheets in energy storage, EMI shielding, and biomedicine: a review

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28048-28091
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02525K, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Mohamed Mohamady Ghobashy, Muneer Baata, Mohammed S. Almoiqli, Mohamed Azlzul Haque, Faisal K. Algethami, Ahmed Siddiq, Mohamed S. Attia
MXene nanosheets are 2D transition metal carbides/nitrides with tunable surfaces, used in energy storage, EMI shielding, and biomedical applications due to their high conductivity, electrochemical performance, and biocompatibility.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Exfoliation-free solvothermal synthesis of ink-like MoS2 gel for printable water purification filters

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28395-28404
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01189F, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Muralikrishna Sreeramareddygari, Jyothi Mannekote Shivanna, Zhoveta Yhobu, S. Satyanarayana Reddy, Mithran Somasundrum, Chatuporn Phanthong, Gurumurthy Hegde, Patsamon Rijiravanich, Werasak Surareungchai
A novel screen-printing approach was employed to fabricate molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) based membranes using exfoliation-free solvothermally synthesized ink-like MoS₂ gel and Whatman filter paper (WFP).
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Enhancing the energy storage capacity of a symmetric supercapacitor employing α-Cu2P2O7 produced by a template-based co-precipitation approach

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28857-28873
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02669A, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Jay B. Patel, Karan S. Modi, Pruthvi Patel, Dharti Patel, Vanaraj Solanki, Bhavin Patel, Mitesh H. Patel
Pyrophosphates have acquired considerable attention as a potential electrode material in energy storage devices owing to their strong covalent P–O bonds, which ensure structural stability, high electrochemical activity, and efficient ion migration.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Surface engineering of MnO2/nitrogen-doped porous carbon with a protic ionic liquid toward efficient electrochemical oxygen reduction in alkaline solution

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28827-28844
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00814C, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Md. Enamul Kabir, Hasi Rani Barai, Md. Mominul Islam, Sang Woo Joo, Md. Abu Bin Hasan Susan, Muhammed Shah Miran
Protic ionic liquid modification creates a moderately hydrophobic interfacial environment to MnO₂/nitrogen-doped porous carbon to failitate O₂ access and electrochemical reduction in alkaline medium.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Decoding structural rigidity and charge-transfer polarization in barbituric-acid-based donor–π–acceptor chromophores

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28909-28916
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00689B, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Keerthi Miryala, Mihika Katdare, Nilanjan Dey
DFT/TD-DFT and PCM analyses revealed strong solvent-responsive ICT in compound 2, leading to enhanced dipole moment, charge separation, and photovoltaic efficiency, while compound 1 exhibited localized excitation with limited DSSC applicability.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Rethinking microplastic cleanup: sustainable bioremediation compared to conventional physical-chemical methods

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28535-28556
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02881K, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Sudeshna Chell, Uttiya Dey, Kousik Das, Pankaj Kumar
Integrated sustainable microplastic remediation techniques and circular economy framework.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Supramolecular complexation of nanoclusters with a non-fluorinated polymer for proton exchange membranes at intermediate temperatures

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28619-28626
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02438F, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Junjie Zhou, Shanshan Guo, Zihao Zhang, Chuanjin Zhao, Xinpei Li
A glycerol-plasticized composite membrane creates continuous proton channels via 3D conductive networks, disrupting polymer chain order to lower resistance. It enables robust proton conduction under intermediate-temperature, low-humidity conditions.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Anion-dependent electrochemical capacitive behavior of biomass-derived activated carbon in imidazolium ionic liquid electrolytes

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28413-28422
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02059C, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Maharun Negar Mojumder, Rana Sheikh, Amir Hamza, Akter Hossain Reaz, Md Rahamatolla, Sanjay Belowar, Roy Sudipto Prattaya, Abdur Rahim, Shimul Saha, Chanchal Kumar Roy
Anion size and ion pairing of ionic liquids critically determine the scaling of energy and power density of hierarchically porous biomass-derived activated carbon supercapacitors.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Early-d-metal Janus MXenes as near-thermoneutral hydrogen evolution electrocatalysts: role of anion identity and d-band asymmetry

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28507-28515
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02989B, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Shrestha Dutta, Rudra Banerjee
Identifying earth-abundant alternatives to platinum for the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) remains a central challenge in electrocatalysis.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Synergistic dual-interface modification for high-performance CsPbBr3 perovskite solar cells: a combined experimental and modeling study

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28768-28776
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02943D, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Xinghua Li, Zhongchen Bai, Qixin Chen, Zhengping Zhang
All-inorganic CsPbBr₃ perovskite solar cells (PSCs) suffer from efficiency losses due to their interfacial energy level mismatch.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Biological production and downstream separation of xylitol using Candida tropicalis

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28442-28451
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02090A, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Sarvada Chipkar, Claire E. Richter, Charlotte A. Tonelli, Luke W. Baxter, Melanie H. Cotta, Isabella C. Doyle, William P. Rice, Gillian I. Mohr, Avery W. Suza, Emma C. Brace
C. tropicalis was used to produce xylitol under varied conditions, followed by subsequent ion-exchange separation and recovery of xylitol.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Synergetic mono- and bimetallic tungstate–biochar composites for efficient adsorptive removal of aniline blue from simulated wastewater: reusability, multivariate analysis, and greenness assessment

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28452-28481
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02562E, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Kizhan S. Rostam, Khanda F. M. Amin
Enhanced adsorption of aniline blue is achieved using metal tungstate–biochar composites, with performance governed by surface properties and following ZW/LB > ZMW/LB > MW/LB in simulated wastewater.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

The production and electrochemical performance analysis of an O3-NaTi0.2Mn0.2Fe0.2Ni0.2Co0.2O2 high-entropy oxide cathode for Na-ion batteries

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28366-28375
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02449A, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Ali Topal, Abdul Naveed, Crispin Hetherington, Rachel Gouttebaron, Sevda Sahinbay, Serdar Altin
A five-cation high-entropy layered oxide suppresses degradative phase transitions, delivering ∼120 mA h g⁻¹ at C/3 with improved structural robustness.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

A review on conductive polymeric nanocomposites for advanced electromagnetic interference shielding: materials, mechanisms, and applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28643-28666
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03128E, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Akram Fallah, Narges Elmi Fard, Donya Aliyari, Reza Ghamarpoor, Bahram Ramezanzadeh
Rising complexity in electronic systems makes effective EMI shielding essential for performance and compliance.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

In situ construction of multifunctional Li2Si2O5/LiAlSiO4/C networks on micron silicon anodes for high initial coulombic efficiency

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28280-28291
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02190E, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Jingyu Yang, Xikai Zhou, Junfeng Rong
The commercialization of silicon anodes is impeded by their initial coulombic efficiency (ICE) and poor cycling stability.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

The role of cation and anion structural modifications for the enhanced CO2 solubility of hydroxyl ammonium- and pyridinium-based ionic liquids

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28265-28279
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03083A, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Ahmed Mohamed Abdelmagid, Abobakr Khidir Ziyada, Abdalla Ahmed Elbashir, Zakaria A. Salih
This study investigates the CO₂ capture efficiency of a series of ionic liquids (ILs) formed through the methodical modifications of cation and anion configurations.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Beyond conventional lithium-ion: anode-free lithium metal batteries for ultra-high energy and greener storage solutions

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28141-28166
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01751G, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Zewdu Tadesse Wondimkun, Haojie Fei, Nikhitha Joseph, Petr Sáha
Anode-free lithium metal batteries achieve stable cycling through controlled Li deposition and nucleation. Electrolyte design, cycling protocols, and surface modifications enable uniform Li⁺ flux and robust artificial SEI formation.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Mechanistic study of structural regulation and enhanced oxygen reduction performance in La0.5Sr1.5FeO4+δ cathodes via Mg doping

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,27837-27846
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03050E, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Yanpeng Liu, Songbo Li, Shengli An, Hongli Qiao, Yuanyaun Ma, Jia Xu, Jing Zhang, Xu Zhang, Jianlin Zhao
Mg doping adjusts La_0.5Sr_1.5FeO_4+δ lattice, raises oxygen vacancies and speeds up oxygen ion transport. Optimized LSFM_0.05 cathode gains higher ORR activity, lower ASR and good thermal compatibility, boosting IT-SOFC performance and stability.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Hierarchically porous activated carbon derived from Lansium domesticum peel via hydrothermal-H3PO4 activation for enhanced methylene blue removal: adsorption behavior, advanced modeling and mechanistic insights

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28004-28035
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02695H, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Tra Huong Do, Ngoc Phuong Ngan Nguyen, Xuan Truong Mai, Thi Hue Tran, Quoc Dung Nguyen, Truong Xuan Vuong
Dye-containing wastewater remains difficult to treat due to the persistence of synthetic dyes and the limitations of conventional adsorbents.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Machine learning-based prediction of biomass pyrolysis kinetics: integrating mechanistic modeling and compositional features

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,28036-28047
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01011C, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Muhammad Asif, Luqman Hakeem, Chengxi Yao, Hira, Rimsha Bibi, Muhammad Bilal, Hassan Zeb
ML predicted the kinetic triplet of sapodilla-leaves pyrolysis from descriptors, while Coats–Redfern TGA fitting provided stage-specific kinetic and thermodynamic parameters for mechanistic interpretation.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Enhancing the hydrophobicity and mechanical integrity of lignocellulosic paper through synergistic integration of terpene-phenolic resin and phosphate waste rock

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,27765-27785
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01818A, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Oumaima Bendalahcen, Rachid Bouhfid, Abou El kacem Qaiss, Jones Alami, Mounir EL Achaby, Fatima-Zahra Semlali
The updated image illustrates the entire process rather than focusing only on the coating formulation, providing a more comprehensive and accurate visual summary of the work.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Removal of iodine from organic media using diethylene triamine-grafted vinylbenzyl chloride-divinylbenzene resin

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,27611-27620
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01669C, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Aimon Masood, Kashmala Khaliq, Adil Khan, Munib Ahmed Shafiq, Samreen Shehzadi, Iqra Rafique, Ramzan Akhtar, Saeed Omer, Mohsin Ali Raza Anjum, Sajid Iqbal, Muhammad Saifullah
Iodine released from different industrial activities and nuclear fuel reprocessing poses significant health and environmental risks due to its long half-life and high volatility, demanding efficient materials for its removal.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Correction: Molecular and materials design for efficient solar energy conversion: a review of photochemical technologies

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,27610-27610
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA90047J, Correction

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Abdulrahman A. Alsimaree, Saeed S. Samman, Abdulaziz M. Almohyawi, Hatem M. Altass, Jan Mohammad Mir, Saleh A. Ahmed
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Next-generation CsPbBr3 perovskite nanocrystal chloride sensors: stability engineering and halide-exchange mechanisms in aqueous, biological, and environmental media

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26689-26710
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA09798C, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Mohamed Abu Shuheil, Ahmed Aldulaimi, Subhashree Ray, Talal Aziz Qassem, Gunjan Garg, Renu Sharma, Dilbar Urazbaeva, Sabokhat Sadikova, Sharmin Smaeilpour
Stability-engineered CsPbBr₃ nanocrystals enable reversible chloride sensing through Br⁻/Cl⁻ exchange, causing lattice contraction and a predictable green-to-blue photoluminescence shift for portable optical detection.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Improving catalytic aquathermolysis of heavy oil using a tri-metal supported zeolite catalyst

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26609-26622
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01306F, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Yifeng Sun, Shengke Li, Chuanmin Xiao, Qicheng Liu, Ding Wei, Jiang Yang
Mo/Co/Ni-ZSM-5 catalyst directs a synergistic H-supply from tetralin (primary) and water (via WGSR), achieving profound 75.7% viscosity reduction and heavy fraction transformation.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Deep learning-driven anomaly detection and feature discovery in Ce-rich (Ni–Fe–Co–Ce)Ox catalysts for oxygen evolution reaction

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,27117-27125
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02168A, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Chih-Yang Cheng, Yi-Huan Wu, Feng-Yin Li
VisOut, a deep learning framework, autonomously identifies high-performance Ce-rich OER catalysts from noisy datasets. Isolating specific optimal compositional windows accelerates data-driven discovery of unconventional electrocatalysts.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Improving the performance of FAPbI3 perovskite solar cells using a self-assembled monolayer

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,27202-27211
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02657E, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Mustafa Kareem, Mustafa Abdullah, Chetansinh R. Vaghela, K. S. Kiran, K. Parasuraman, Sanjeev Kumar
This work introduces fullerene molecules as an interlayer between the front electrode and the FAPbI₃ perovskite to passivate the surface defect and improve device performance.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

In situ formed amorphous carbon-coated LiMn2O4 cathode with long-term stability for lithium-ion batteries

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,27223-27231
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02942F, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Wangqiong Xu, Xianrong Li, Xueqing Kang, Lijuan Chen, Baiyan Guo, Qiling Li, Kun Xu, Yiming Cao, Zhe Li, Yongsheng Liu
This study presents an amorphous carbon layer coated on the surface of LiMn₂O₄, which serves as a structural stabilization agent to enhance the electrochemical performance of LiMn₂O₄.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Nanochitosan-based adsorbents for sustainable treatment of palm oil mill effluent

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,27339-27356
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02194H, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Ramat Onyeneoyiza Raji, Abdulrazaq Izuafa, Helen Shnada Auta, Oluwafemi Adebayo Oyewole, Olabisi Peter Abioye
Nanochitosan derived from crustacean or fungal chitin enhances coagulation, flocculation, and adsorption during POME remediation, improving COD, BOD, TSS, and colour removal beyond bulk chitosan while supporting environmental discharge compliance.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Synthesis of magnetic adsorbents from bamboo fiber functionalized with ferrite–SiO2-PEI for efficient dye removal in wastewater treatment

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,27069-27084
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA10014C, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Ratchaneekorn Kampangta, Chomsri Siriwong, Narubeth Lorwanishpaisarn, Kingkaew Chayakul Chanapattharapol, Poonsuk Poosimma
Synthesis and application of MBF-Ni as a column filter for Congo Red (CR) filtration.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Terminal group engineering of A–DA′D–A non-fullerene acceptors as electron transport materials for efficient inverted perovskite solar cells

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26756-26763
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02579J, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Shengdong Zhao, Yufei Gong, Fei Pan, Junjiang Guo, Chengcheng Xie, Chenxing Lu, Xiaojun Li, Jingchao Xu, Menglan Lv
Terminal group engineering in A–DA′D–A acceptors enables efficient electron transport, with Cl24-F achieving 24.18% via optimized energy alignment and charge dynamics.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Computational exploration of hydrogen storage potential in Mg2LiXH6 (X = Ti, V) hydrides via DFT and AIMD simulations

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26896-26908
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01881E, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Malik Muhammad Asif Iqbal, Muhammad Kaleem, Amna Nasir, Asif Nawaz Khan, Muhammad Abaidullah
DFT, phonon, and AIMD investigations reveal that Mg₂LiXH₆ (X = Ti, V) double perovskite hydrides possess excellent structural stability, favorable dehydrogenation temperatures, and achieve >5 wt% H₂ capacity for solid-state hydrogen storage.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

First-principles investigation of direct band gap double perovskite halides A2AgIrCl6 (A = Cs, Rb, K) for enhanced photovoltaic performance

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26669-26688
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02981G, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

M. A. Rayhan, M. M. Hossain, M. M. Uddin, M. A. Ali
Optical band gap using Tauc plot of A₂AgIrCl₆ (A = Cs, Rb,K) DPHs compound.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Magnetic iron oxide (Fe3O4)/carbon nanostructures as cost-effective bifunctional electrodes for energy storage (supercapacitors) and water splitting (OER)

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26880-26895
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02171A, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Hani Nasser Abdelhamid, Faisal Saleh Alshebil, Walid M. Daoush
Carbon-conjugated magnetic iron oxide (Fe₃O₄) exhibited cost-effective bifunctional applications in energy storage (supercapacitors) and water splitting (OER).
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Sustainable strawberry DNA-based biomimetic interphase with synergistic buffering and directional transport for dendrite-free lithium metal batteries

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26847-26857
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02347A, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Zeyang Xu, Shanshan Song, Ming He
A biomimetic Cu@DNA interphase derived from strawberry DNA synergistically regulates Li⁺ flux via electrostatic buffering and directional transport, enabling highly stable and dendrite-free lithium metal batteries.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Data-driven insights into the performance of scalable magnetic clay-based composites for pollutant removal

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26833-26846
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01195K, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Maurizio Vespignani, Simona Ortelli, Magda Blosi, Ilaria Zanoni, Milad Takhsha, Franca Albertini, Irini Furxhi, Marina Naldi, Wendy Mensah, Alice Piraccini, Anna Luisa Costa
Magnetic clay-based composites are promising materials for pollutant remediation due to their tunable surface chemistry, ion-exchange capacity and facile magnetic recovery.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Advanced nanocomposites for microplastic remediation: a critical review of materials, mechanisms, and scalability challenges

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26711-26729
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02233B, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Veena C. G., Chitra D.
Microplastics cause serious environmental and health issues. Conventional water treatments exhibit limited removal efficiency, whereas nanocomposites enhance removal via different methods, yet sustainable optimization remains necessary.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Enhanced lithium storage in silicon anodes via Sn–Ni heterostructures and graphene conductive networks: interface regulation mechanisms

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26623-26638
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02735K, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Li Zhen, Xie Jianing, Sun Lin, Zhang Dawei, Chu Fengfei, Shao Sijia, Wang Xiaomin
This graphical abstract presents Sn–Ni@Si/graphene anodes for Li-ion batteries. Sn–Ni interfacial phases and graphene improve electron transport, buffer Si volume change, and stabilize interfaces, enabling high ICE and cycling stability.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Pyrolysis-assisted catalytic conversion of wood in hot-compressed water for the production of aromatic monomers and syngas without external hydrogen addition

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26127-26140
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00940A, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Alex Ikeda-Francisco, Jiaqi Wang, Eiji Minami, Haruo Kawamoto
Efficient conversion of lignocellulosic biomass into value-added chemicals is essential for sustainable chemistry.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Photocatalytic CO2 reduction to methanol: from mechanistic insights to reactor design integration

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,23295-23313
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01735E, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Cheng Zuo, Jing Wang, Chunling Xin, Qian Su
Bridging micro-scale catalyst mechanisms with macro-scale reactor engineering, this review integrates active site design, multiphase microreactors, and photothermal management to advance industrial photocatalytic methanol synthesis.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

A decoupled and scalable solar evaporator integrating boron-enhanced polypyrrole photothermal fabric for efficient water purification

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26387-26398
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02531E, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Muneerah Alomar, Lamia Abu El Maati, Muhammad Sultan Irshad, Naila Arshad, Afraa Alotaibi, Van-Duong Dao
Interfacial solar evaporation suffers a significant barrier in achieving a balance between significant photothermal efficiency, facile synthesis and long-term stability.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Towards alternative/complementary wastewater treatment: a review of the recent advancements in photoelectrocatalytic oxidation of sulfonamide antibiotics

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26452-26472
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08934D, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Babatunde A. Koiki, Kehinde D. Jayeola, Dimpo S. Sipuka, Tsholofelo I. Sebokolodi, Donggen Chen, Peng Liu, Omotayo A. Arotiba
PEC oxidation: a promising, efficient, energy saving, and sustainable technology for the removal of sulfonamide antibiotics from wastewater.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Effect of K2O/SrO on structural, thermal, optical, and mechanical properties of SiO2–B2O3–SnO2 glass for IT/LT-SOFC applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26083-26098
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA10040B, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Manish Kumar, Akshay Kumar, K. Singh
SiO₂–B₂O₃–K₂O–SrO–SnO₂ glasses were developed and evaluated to check their suitability as sealants for IT/LT-SOFC applications.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Synergistic integration of mixed metal phosphate and poly(1H-pyrrole) for high-performance asymmetric supercapacitor

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26334-26347
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02421A, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Malek Ali, Junaid Khan, Sarah S. Albalawi, M. Ahmed, Asif Mahmood
Zn-doped Ni-Co phosphate/poly(1H-pyrrole) hybrid enhances conductivity, ion transport, and structural stability through synergistic interactions, enabling efficient and durable performance for advanced asymmetric supercapacitors.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Acid-base synergistic activation of coal gasification fine slag into hierarchical porous carbon for enhanced Cr(VI) adsorption and reduction

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,26473-26487
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02711C, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Lijuan Bai, Hua Wang, Kaipeng Guo, Xia Li, Kaiwen Bai, Zhengyan Shi, Rui Dang
Hierarchical porous carbon from coal gasification fine slag via acid–alkali activation exhibited a high surface area (630.3 m² g⁻¹) and Cr(VI) adsorption capacity of 179.9 mg g⁻¹ through pore filling, electrostatic attraction and redox reactions.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Photo-assisted rechargeable supercapacitors and applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25833-25864
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00874G, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Chandu V. V. Muralee Gopi, R. Ramesh
Photo-assisted rechargeable supercapacitors combine light harvesting and energy storage. This review covers materials, device designs, performance under illumination, and challenges and prospects for self-powered applications.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Facile construction of p–n heterojunction Bi2O3/BNNS for synergistic tetracycline removal through adsorption–photocatalysis

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25717-25731
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02440H, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Zhao Du, Yanan Wu, Mengmeng Yu, Zishuang Cheng, Po Hu, Zhonglu Guo, Guifeng Chen, Chengchun Tang, Yi Fang
A Bi₂O₃/BNNS p–n heterojunction was constructed for tetracycline degradation. Under light irradiation, the built-in electric field drives photogenerated electrons to BNNS and holes to Bi₂O₃, generating ·O₂⁻ and ·OH radicals for TC mineralization.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Adsorptive, electrochemical and computational approaches for the recovery of precious metals from wastewater

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25964-25998
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00376A, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Ayesha Taj, Suniya Shahzad, Afzal Shah, Mustafa Tuzen, Abdul Haleem
The global shortage of clean water and rising demand for precious metals have intensified interest in alternative resource streams beyond conventional mining.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Magnetite-functionalized eggshell membrane composite: a high-performance magnetic adsorbent for Congo red dye

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25197-25207
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01484D, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Faheem Shah
This study develops a sustainable magnetic adsorbent, Fe₃O₄@ESM, by embedding magnetite nanoparticles onto an avian eggshell membrane (ESM) matrix for the efficient remediation of Congo red (CR) from wastewater. Graphical abstract image created with the assistance of Google Gemini.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Nickel-catalyzed CNTs enhancing cycle performance of Si@C anodes

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25485-25494
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01911K, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Zheng Wang, Shuling Liu, Ming Li, Bo Sun, Hao Li, Haocheng Wen, Haoqi Li, Wenyu Liu, Ruotong Liu, Dongzhu Liu, Aoxiang Kou, Xifei Li
Nickel induces directional CNT growth to build a 3D conductive network. Combined with outer dense carbon coating, they form micro/nano core–shell structures that dissipate mechanical stress and suppress silicon anode volume expansion upon cycling.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Non-wood dissolving pulp from Hibiscus rosasinensis for sustainable viscose fibre production

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25582-25595
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02612E, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Sharad P. Pawar, Suyash R. Bhoir, Rupesh A. Khare, Shashank T. Mhaske
Hibiscus stem waste is transformed into high-purity dissolving pulp via PHK processing, yielding regenerated cellulose fibres with textile properties comparable to wood-derived viscose, advancing sustainable bioeconomy pathways.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Effective degradation of carbofuran and organophosphate pesticides via a continuous-flow, visible-light-activated periodate oxidation system using floatable, sodium alginate/water lettuce-derived biochar/hollow glass microspheres

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25628-25650
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02593E, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Karim Amer, Arafat Toghan, Emad M. Masoud, Magdi E. A. Zaki, Hassan Shokry, Mahmoud Samy, Mohamed Mohamed Gaber
Floatable SA/WLBC/HGM beads efficiently activated periodate under light irradiation for continuous-flow degradation of carbofuran, achieving high stability, low toxicity, and promising techno-economic feasibility for wastewater treatment.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Synergistic effects of nitrogen doping in waste-fruit peel–derived activated carbons for supercapacitors and water treatment

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25269-25291
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02137A, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Vianney Kitenge, Ndeye Fatou Diop, Souleyman Thior, Adama Fall, Kabir Otun, Gift Rutavi, Itani Madiba, Ncholu Manyala, Mohamed Chaker, Maaza Malik
Nitrogen-doped sustainable carbon materials derived from agricultural waste for energy storage and water treatment applications.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

The role of phosphorus in catalytic processes of hydrogen energy technology: a perspective

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,23410-23429
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA10025A, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Gershon Amenuvor, Juliana Mana Edor, Phillimon Modisha, Dmitri Bessarabov, Banothile C. E. Makhubela
The graphical abstract highlights phosphorus' growing role in hydrogen technology: from electrocatalysts for water splitting to phosphorus-based catalysts for hydrogen storage in LOHCs and SHCs.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Structural engineering of cattle manure-derived carbon for lithium–sulfur batteries

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25385-25394
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01639A, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Peng Li, Yingjie Liu, Yongzhen Ma, Zhicheng Zhao, Zheng Zhang
Cattle manure is converted into low-cost carbon hosts for Li–S batteries. Carbonization at 1000 °C balances conductivity, porosity, and N/O polar sites, revealing a route for waste valorization.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Preparation and application of a barium sulfate descaling and deblocking agent for low-permeability reservoirs

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,23862-23869
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA00379F, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Yang Haien, Xie Xuan, Dou Miao, Wei Ajing, Yan Tong, Lei Ming, Ma Chao
During water injection development in low-permeability reservoirs, BaSO₄ scaling is prone to occur due to incompatibility between high-salinity formation water and injected water, severely affecting oilfield development efficiency.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Spin-polarized DFT study of Pr2EuMO6 (M = Co, Fe) double perovskites for spintronic and energy applications

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,24794-24807
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA01748G, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Ahmad Ali, Gulzar Khan, Tania Gul, Sikander Azam, Fareha, Osama Oqilat, Hijaz Ahmad
Spin-polarized DFT reveals stable half-metallic ferromagnetism and promising thermoelectric transport in Pr₂EuMO₆ (M = Co, Fe) double perovskites for spintronic and energy applications.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Taro stem-inspired aerogel with vertically ordered channels for high-efficiency solar seawater desalination

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25081-25093
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA03111K, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.

Zhuo Wang, Mengya Yu, Jiong Kong, Mi Zheng, Weifeng Li, Yumei Long, Zuoshan Wang
Inspired by taro stems, we have prepared a biomimetic aerogel (SiC@C/HPP), to serve as a highly efficient solar-driven water evaporator.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

First principles rationale of strain-induced modifications in hybrid double halide perovskite: optoelectronics and photovoltaic perspectives

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25094-25102
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02285E, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Tanmoy Kalita, Manjet Rajak, Dhruba Jyoti Kalita
Strain engineering effectively tunes the optoelectronic properties of (DMA)₂SnCl₆. Applying 6% tensile strain optimizes the band gap and absorption, achieving a peak power conversion efficiency of 29.28% while ensuring structural stability.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Engineering Ti3C2Tx (titanium carbide) MXene-based composites and emerging applications: a mini review

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,25116-25130
DOI: 10.1039/D5RA08486E, Review Article

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Ly Tan Nhiem
Two-dimensional Ti₃C₂T_x MXene has attracted considerable attention owing to its metallic conductivity, tunable surface terminations, and structural versatility, which underpin its broad functional applicability.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry

Fe doped ZnO nanomaterials for energy storage applications as high-capacitance supercapacitor electrodes

RSC Adv., 2026, 16,24997-25010
DOI: 10.1039/D6RA02336C, Paper

Open Access

This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.

Srikanth R. Veerabhadraiah, Gowri Soman, Sachin A. Bhat, Rohit K. Sharma, Ravikumar Thimmappa, Chinmaya Mirle, Gurumurthy Hegde, C. V. Yelamaggad, Nagaraja Naik
Enhancing the performance of electrode materials is essential for developing high-capacitance supercapacitors, and transition-metal-doped metal oxides have shown particular promise in this regard.
The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry