Jierong Gu^1,*, Licheng Hua², Shuangquan Xie^3,4, Xiang Shen^3,4, Tiefeng Xu^3,4, Zijun Liu^3,4

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.23, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cl.2026.086724 - 07 August 2026

Abstract In this work, Ge₄₅As₄₀Se₁₅ chalcogenide glass was prepared using spark plasma sintering. This method synthesizes glass powder into blocks through a certain temperature and pressure, which is an effective densification and high-precision molding of infrared transparent blocks and lenses. Through X-ray diffraction (XRD) and differential scanning calorimetry analysis, we tracked the gradual evolution of the powder during ball milling and observed the existence of a glass transition temperature in the glass after powder hot pressing. This method can prepare components outside the conventional glass forming region with high hardness and infrared transmittance, providing a simple and More >

Hasanain A. Abdul Wahhab^1,*, Hamid Abdallah Dhaher², Miqdam T. Chaichan^3,4, Saif Ali Kadhim⁵, Hayder Mohsin Ali⁵, Muataz S. Alhassan⁶, Mohammed Fathi Muzahem³

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.9, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2026.083821 - 06 August 2026

Abstract The magnetohydrodynamics of bubbly nanofluid flow in a horizontal pipe was studied. The drag-reduction effect of the behavior of a magnetohydrodynamic nanofluid in bubbly flow was experimentally verified by generating bubbles in the flow. The study examined the effects of the magnetic field on bubble formation by observing bubble characteristics, including shape, size, and trajectory. The experimental analysis adopted an optical system using a high-speed video camera. A MATLAB code was developed to track bubble formation in bubbly flow. The magnetic field affects the continuous nanofluid phase and, in turn, influences the gas phase and… More >

Supriya Wadekar¹, Shailendra Mittal¹, Ganesh Wakte^2,*, Mrunali Kite², Aditya Ghonmode², Riya Devkate²

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.9, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2026.082685 - 06 August 2026

Abstract The rapid expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) and the emergence of the Internet of Electric Vehicles (IoEV) have created considerable operational challenges for modern power systems. Large-scale EV charging can cause peak demand surges, voltage instability, and inefficient utilization of renewable energy resources when charging activities are not effectively coordinated. This study proposes an uncertainty-aware distributed optimization framework for smart EV charging in cyber-physical smart grids, in which charging schedules are coordinated while simultaneously considering grid capacity constraints, stochastic EV arrival patterns, renewable energy variability, and battery degradation effects. A multi-objective optimization model is formulated… More >

Kui Hu, Peng Zhang^*, Xiang Xiao, Yuan Xu, Yunhuang Zhang, Yuan Yuan, Zhiyuan Feng

Energy Engineering, Vol.123, No.9, 2026, DOI:10.32604/ee.2026.078340 - 06 August 2026

Abstract The rapid development of gas-cooled microreactors (GMRs) for remote and modular power supply necessitates highly efficient and autonomous core power monitoring systems. Traditional monitoring systems, such as those deployed in commercial power plants, rely on dense in-core instrumentation, whereas due to the limitation of space and simplicity in hardware designs, only sparse ex-core detectors are employed in microreactor designs. To address this challenge, this study proposes an advanced online power reconstruction approach based on the higher-order harmonic expansion. A dedicated higher-order harmonic calculation module was developed within a multi-group diffusion framework, capable of executing rapid… More >

Chayanee Chairattanawat¹, Junghwa Kang², Jaewook Kim^1,*, Bae Young Choi^3,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.084482 - 30 July 2026

Abstract Pyrola japonica, a member of the Ericaceae family, is a significant medicinal herb and a key model organism in mycorrhizal research, yet its chloroplast (cp) genome has not been fully characterized. Therefore, this study aims to sequence and analyze the complete plastid genome of P. japonica. The complete cp genome of P. japonica was determined to be 168,146 bp in length, exhibiting a characteristic quadripartite structure with a total GC content of 35.1%. A total of 136 genes were annotated, comprising 65 protein-coding genes, 45 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, 8 ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes, and 18 pseudogenes. Amino… More >

Fujian Shan^1,2,#, Yi Yang^2,3,#, Liangliang Li^3,4, Tao Li^2,5, Wenwen Su⁴, Zhencheng Han^2,*, Yuanxun Tao^2,*, Xiaopeng Wen^1,*, Weijie Li^2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.084154 - 30 July 2026

Abstract Rootstock plays an important role in commercial horticultural production by influencing scion growth, physiology, and fruit quality. However, information on the effects of different rootstocks on kiwifruit growth and fruit quality remains limited. In this study, Actinidia valvata was evaluated as an experimental rootstock and compared with the commonly used A. deliciosa rootstock to investigate their effects on photosynthetic characteristics, carbohydrate metabolism, and fruit quality of A. deliciosa cv. ‘Guichang’. Leaf photosynthetic parameters, fruit quality attributes, carbohydrate contents, and the activities of enzymes related to sucrose and starch metabolism were investigated during fruit development and postharvest ripening. The… More >

Nan Zhao^1,2,*, Qianru Zhao¹, Xiangyu Wu¹, Jiawei Hong¹, Luanmei Lu¹

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.083994 - 30 July 2026

Abstract The growth and landscape application of Bougainvillea, a widely cultivated ornamental plant, are often influenced by light conditions. The effects of shade on two Bougainvillea cultivars, ‘Imperial Delight (ID)’ and ‘San Diego Red (SDR)’, cultivated under full sunlight (CK) and 50% shade (S) were investigated. Under shading, both cultivars presented decreased leaf thickness; increased chlorophyll a, b and total contents; and reduced light compensation points (LCPs) and dark respiration rates (R_ds), reflecting morphological and photosynthetic acclimatization. Decreased superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and malondialdehyde (MDA) contents indicated attenuated membrane lipid peroxidation. In ‘ID’, shading significantly reduced the leaf,… More >

Xuebing Zhu^1,2, Yongqiang Jiang^1,2, Wei Li^1,2, Lihui Wang^1,2, Xuemei Sun^1,2,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.083772 - 30 July 2026

Abstract Although transcriptional regulators of anthocyanin biosynthesis have been studied in many crops, the regulatory network controlling the purple leaf trait in lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) remains incompletely understood. Our previous transcriptome analysis identified LsMYB1. This study further carried out the cloning and structural feature analysis of the LsMYB1 gene, and systematically verified its function using the tobacco heterologous overexpression system and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology. Sequence analysis revealed a structural difference between the two alleles: the LsMYB1 allele in the purplecultivar contains two introns and three exons, whereas the allele in the greencultivar comprises only a single exon. More >

Xinyao Li¹, Dongyang Sun¹, Yunong Zhou², Yong Li³, Jie Ma⁴, Xuena Yu¹, Zhi Huang¹, Fen Zhang^1,*, Bo Sun^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.082599 - 30 July 2026

Abstract Baby mustard is rich in nutrients; however, it is prone to postharvest yellowing and wilting, which leads to the loss of nutritional components. Folic acid, an important water-soluble vitamin, exhibits substantial physiological antioxidant activity. This study explored the impact of folic acid immersion treatments on the visual quality and health-promoting compounds of baby mustard stored at 20°C. The results showed that, compared with other concentrations, 5 mg L⁻¹ folic acid treatment (F5) was the most effective in improving baby mustard storability. In terms of appearance and sensory acceptability, the F5 treatment was more effective than 0… More >

Antonio Pizzi^*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2026.02026-0056 - 28 July 2026

Abstract Cross Polarization Magic Angle Spinning Carbon 13 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (CP-MAS ¹³C NMR) analysis of commercial procyanidin (pine bark) and delphinidin (pecan nut membranes) condensed flavonoid tannin extracts reacted with hexamethylenetetramine (hexamine) have shown that due to the highly reactive imino-amino methylene species formed before its degradation reaches the generation of formaldehyde, benzylamine bridges between the flavonoid units are formed. This study shows that tannin-based biobenzoxazines are also generated at the same time, with both benzylamines and benzoxazines bridges being in more marked proportions, the more reactive the tannin reacted with hexamethylenetetramine is. This is not More > Graphic Abstract