Manda Vais Jatul Fitri¹, Melbi Mahardika^2,3,4,*, Yuni Kusumastuti^1,*, Mochamad Asrofi⁵

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2026.02025-0197 - 28 May 2026

Abstract The development of seaweed-derived products, particularly carrageenan, is increasingly prioritized in Indonesia to support sustainability and strengthen the local economy. Despite extensive studies on carrageenan extraction, systematic comparisons between locally extracted carrageenan and specific local commercial products remain limited. This study addresses this gap by directly comparing carrageenan extracted from Eucheuma cottonii harvested in Lombok, Indonesia, with a locally produced commercial carrageenan as a quality benchmark. Carrageenan extraction was performed using alkaline KOH treatment followed by ethanol precipitation. The extracted carrageenan exhibited a relatively high viscosity (61.16 cP) and a low sulfate content (11.58%). FTIR analysis More >

Mammadov Israil Musa^*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.23, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cl.2026.075947 - 09 May 2026

Abstract Erbium-doped SnTe (Sn_1−xEr_xTe) single crystals were synthesized to investigate the influence of erbium incorporation on phase stability, crystal structure, and thermophysical behavior relevant to thermoelectric applications. Single crystals with nominal compositions x = 0.00–0.10 were grown using the vertical Bridgman technique under controlled thermal conditions. X-ray diffraction analysis confirmed that at low erbium concentrations (x ≤ 0.02–0.03), erbium is substitutionally incorporated into the cubic NaCl-type SnTe lattice without detectable secondary phases. At higher erbium contents (x ≥ 0.05), Er-rich secondary phases such as ErTe and Er₂Te₃ precipitate within the SnTe matrix, indicating a limited solubility of… More >

Wei-Chen Tang, Xin Chen, Fei Dong^*

FDMP-Fluid Dynamics & Materials Processing, Vol.22, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fdmp.2026.079861 - 07 May 2026

Abstract Boiling heat transfer remains a cornerstone of efficient thermal management, with far-reaching implications for energy systems and industrial processes. Advances in this field not only deepen fundamental scientific understanding but also enable transformative improvements in energy efficiency, equipment performance, and operational safety. Contemporary research in this area focuses on accurate parameter prediction, intelligent image analysis, and quantitative characterization of bubble dynamics, collectively advancing both mechanistic insight and engineering optimization. In this context, artificial intelligence (AI), encompassing machine learning and deep learning techniques, has emerged as a powerful paradigm, offering significant advantages in predictive accuracy, data-driven… More >

Zahid Khorshid Abbas^1,#, Anjana Singh^2,#, Mirza Sarwar Baig³, Sulaiman Ali Alharbi⁴, Yussri M. Mahrous⁵, Naif Abdulrhman Zabin Alnefiei¹, Moawia Mukhtar Hassan¹, M. Nasir Khan⁶, Zahid Hameed Siddiqui^1,7,*, Md Salik Noorani^2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.076432 - 28 April 2026

Abstract Cucumber mosaic virus (CMV) is among the most widespread plant viruses, infecting over a thousand plant species, including Catharanthus roseus, a medicinal plant valued for producing the anticancer alkaloids vincristine and vinblastine. Despite its economic significance, genomic information on CMV infecting C. roseus in India has been lacking. In this study, we employed small RNA deep sequencing integrated with advanced bioinformatics to generate the first complete genome of CMV infecting C. roseus in India, followed by validation through RT-PCR and Sanger sequencing. The reconstructed tripartite CMV genome encodes replication, silencing suppressor, movement, and coat proteins, consistent with known More > Graphic Abstract

Ros Syazmini Mohd Ghani^1,2,3,*, Mohamad Saiful Sulaiman^1,2,3, Sofiyah Mohd Razali^2,4, Madihan Yusof², Ellisha Iling^1,2,3

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0174 - 24 April 2026

Abstract The increasing demand for sustainable construction materials has driven research into non-wood biomass for engineered composites. This study reports the preliminary fabrication and evaluation of cross-laminated panels (CLPs) made from Nipah palm (Nypa fruticans) petioles bonded with a bio-epoxy resin adhesive. Panels were manufactured at three target densities (400, 600, and 800 kg/m³) and evaluated for their physical, mechanical, and microstructural properties. Physical tests included moisture content, water absorption, and thickness swelling, while mechanical tests measured compressive and flexural strength in accordance with JIS A 5908:2022 and ASTM D1037 standards. The results showed that higher panel density More > Graphic Abstract

Yujie Zhang, Yankai Zhao, Zhuang Zhao, Mengmeng Shan, Bochen Xu, Haoquan Xue, Junxuan Xu, Fan Wu, Qiang He^*

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.076617 - 03 April 2026

Abstract This study presents a sustainable approach for the valorization of spent coffee grounds (CG) by converting them into carboxylated cellulose nanofibrils (CG-TCNF) via formic acid/hydrogen peroxide pretreatment followed by TEMPO/NaClO/NaClO₂-mediated oxidation. The pretreatment efficiently removed lignin, hemicellulose, and other non-cellulosic components, yielding purified cellulose (CG-C) with high crystallinity (CrI = 84%). Subsequent regioselective oxidation introduced carboxyl groups at the C6 position of cellulose chains, achieving a high carboxylate content of 1.4 mmol/g. The resulting CG-TCNF exhibited a well-dispersed nanofibrillar morphology with an average width of 3.57 nm and a high specific surface area of 265 m²/g. More >

Edja Florentin Assanvo^1,*, N’Dri N’Guessan Gervais Ziabo¹, Kohi Alfred Kouame², David Boa¹

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.43, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2026.073634 - 03 April 2026

Abstract This study aims to synthesise, characterise and evaluate the performance characteristics of packaging films based on biodegradable natural resources incorporated with nanoparticles. Particularly, it is focused on the valorisation of the fibers from the underexploited Lonchocarpus cyanescens plant from West Africa as raw renewable lignocellulose biomass material source for the production of carboxymethylcellulose (CMC). To this end, biodegradable films were prepared from CMC derived from the fibers of the Lonchocarpus cyanescens plant, and collagen. In order to improve the properties of these films, in particular their mechanical and humidity resistance and their ability to fight microbes, silver… More >

Ruqayah A. Ulwali, Nada K. Abbas^*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.23, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cl.2026.078934 - 03 April 2026

Abstract In this study, zinc sulfide nanoparticles (ZnS NPs) and zinc sulfide @ Silver sulfide core-shells (ZnS@Ag₂S NPs) were prepared using the green method with mint leaf extract as a reducing and coating agent, at varying concentrations of silver nitrate (AgNO₃) (0.005, 0.01, and 0.02 M). X-ray diffraction analysis (XRD) results showed the formation of a cubic phase of ZnS NPs and a monoclinic phase of Ag₂S with increasing silver nitrate concentration. The average crystalline size of ZnS NPs was calculated to be 2.01 nm and (2.78, 2.65, and 2.13 nm) after Ag₂S formation, while the shell (Ag₂S) was… More >

Yingying Zhao^1,2, Jiakang Ma^1,3, Rujin Huang^1,2, Shuxian Pan^1,*

Oncology Research, Vol.34, No.4, 2026, DOI:10.32604/or.2026.070208 - 23 March 2026

Abstract Background: Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) play critical roles in tumor progression and immunosuppression; however, their contribution to the functional classification and personalized treatment of gastric cancer remains poorly defined. This study aimed to identify effective therapeutic targets to facilitate individualized treatment strategies for patients with gastric cancer. Methods: Single-cell and bulk transcriptomic analyses were integrated to characterize gastric cancer fibroblasts. “Seurat”, “Slingshot”, and “CellChat” were used for dimensionality reduction, trajectory inference, and cell–cell communication analyses, respectively. Key metastasis-associated fibroblast modules were identified using High-dimensional weighted gene co-expression network analysis (hdWGCNA) to construct a prognostic model, which was further… More > Graphic Abstract

Jin Huang¹, Zihao Tang¹, Tingting Wu¹, Hualiang Li², Yanxin Hu^1,*

Frontiers in Heat and Mass Transfer, Vol.24, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/fhmt.2026.075643 - 28 February 2026

Abstract In order to explore the effects of CaO, lignite dust and sawdust on the drying characteristics of municipal sludge at different concentrations, a three-factor three-level regression experiment was carried out based on the results of thermogravimetric experiment and single factor experiment. By fitting three common mathematical models, the Page model with the highest fitting degree was selected to determine the most suitable mathematical model to describe the municipal sludge drying process. In addition, the Box-Behnken design principle in the response surface method was used to analyze the interaction of three factors on the drying characteristics… More >