Huo Ye¹, Jiantong Li², Lingna Xu^3,*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.23, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cl.2026.087654 - 18 September 2026

Abstract SF₆ is the primary insulating and arc extinction medium in gas-insulated switchgear (GIS). Sulfur hexafluoride (SF₆) decomposes to create diagnostic markers, such as sulfur dioxide (SO₂), thionyl fluoride (SOF₂), and hydrogen sulfide (H₂S) when electrical problems occur, such as partial discharge and local overheating. Accurate quantification of these fault-marker gases is important for the early identification of insulation defects and the condition assessment of SF₆-insulated equipment. Molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) is a well-known and atomically thin van der Waals semiconductor that has attracted considerable attention as a platform for gas-sensing applications. This is due to its large accessible surface area,… More >

Holy Oghenewona Ovwiurhobo¹, Marius O. Eji², Adil Alshoaibi³, Ndanduleni Lethole⁴, Chawki Awada³, Shumaila Islam³, Nisrin Alnaim³, Fabian I. Ezema^1,4,*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.23, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cl.2026.086712 - 18 September 2026

Abstract Several studies have reported a growing interest in nanomaterials beyond conventional graphite, driven by the rapid global demand for sustainable, high-performance energy storage. Among these materials, two-dimensional (2D) transition metal chalcogenides (TMCs), molybdenum- and tin-based systems such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂) and tin (IV) disulfide (SnS₂) in particular, have emerged as promising candidates for next-generation electrochemical energy storage devices (EESDs). This is owing to their unique X-M-X sandwich architectures, tunable electronic properties, and versatile intercalation chemistry. Despite several studies on 2D TMCs and their applications in EESDs, a gap still exists, as there is no comprehensive… More > Graphic Abstract

Anna Szymczak-Graczyk¹, Zijadin Guri², Ilir Canaj², Tomasz Garbowski^3,*

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.20, No.5, 2026, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.080104 - 24 August 2026

Abstract In this study, an energy-consistent analytical–numerical framework is proposed to determine the effective shear correction factor $k_s$ for non-homogeneous cross-sections within the Timoshenko beam theory, such as a porous cementitious matrix (e.g., perlite-based material) combined with an embedded steel I-section. The formulation enforces equivalence between the real heterogeneous shear strain energy, governed by a spatial shear modulus field $G(y,z)$, and its beam-theory representation based on $k_s(G_{\text{ref}}A)$. A pixel/voxel discretization is introduced to evaluate the generalized shear-energy integral and to quantify the deviation of $k_s$ from classical homogeneous benchmarks. The results demonstrate… More >

Estelle C. I. D. Schad^1,#, Janet P. Raja Xavier^1,#, Hortense Decool¹, Marcel Arnholdt¹, Franziska Keßler¹, Jan Schöttke¹, Sara Y. Brucker¹, Ernst Oberlechner¹, Johanna Laupp¹, Martin Weiss^1,2,*

Oncology Research, Vol.34, No.9, 2026, DOI:10.32604/or.2026.081755 - 13 August 2026

Abstract Background: Vulvar squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC) is a rare, but increasingly prevalent malignancy with limited therapeutic options in the advanced disease state. Cisplatin-based chemoradiation remains the standard of care but is constrained by cumulative toxicity. Precancerous lesions, including high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSIL) and differentiated vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (dVIN), similarly require effective yet tolerable treatments. Low-thermal Argon plasma devitalization (ltAPD), a source of reactive oxygen and nitrogen species (RONS), has emerged as a promising approach for redox-based tumor modulation. This study aimed to evaluate the anti-tumor efficacy of two plasma modalities, plasma-treated solution (PTS) and plasma-treated… More >

Qizheng Liu, Cong Chen^*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.23, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cl.2026.087725 - 07 August 2026

Abstract The power conversion efficiency of perovskite solar cells has increased rapidly; however, interfacial-defect-induced non-radiative recombination, ion migration, and sensitivity to moisture, oxygen, and thermal stress continue to cause open-circuit voltage losses and a limited operational lifetime. Owing to its tunable energy levels, high carrier mobility, and compact hydrophobic layered structure, two-dimensional MoS₂ can serve as an electron or hole transport layer, an interfacial buffer layer, or an additive, enabling favorable energy-level alignment and optimized interfacial charge-transfer kinetics, thereby promoting carrier extraction and suppressing recombination. The sulfur sites of MoS₂ can coordinate with undercoordinated Pb²⁺ to form Pb–S… More > Graphic Abstract

Changlim Woo¹, Abdelkader Abderrahmane², Pan Gum Jung³, Pil Ju Ko^1,*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.23, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cl.2026.085424 - 07 August 2026

Abstract Transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDs) and transition metal trichalcogenides (TMTCs) exhibit tunable electronic properties, and when stacked together in their two dimensional (2D) forms, they can display distinctive electronic properties beyond those of conventional heterostructures. In this study, we fabricated for the first time junction field effect transistor (JFET) by stacking MoSe₂, a transition metal dichalcogenide (TMD), with ZrSe₃, a transition metal trichalcogenide (TMTC). We characterized its electrical properties, where the device’s electrical characteristics were analyzed based on the stacking sequence. Two device configurations top-gate and bottom-gate JFETs were fabricated and systematically analyzed. Notably, the top-gate JFET More >

Diana Dragan¹, Vasile Florian^1,*, Horia Bunescu¹, Rodica Sima², Alexandru Apahidean², Ximena Rau¹, Arnilva Mara¹, Mihaela Chertes¹, Ionut-Bogdan Hulujan¹, Teodora Florian¹

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.7, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.075836 - 30 July 2026

Abstract The research examined the effects of predators and parasitoids on Trialeurodes vaporariorum (TV) and Frankliniella occidentalis (FO) through their introduction into the cucumber pest management. Parasitoids and predators from the genus Encarsia, Orius, and Amblyseius were used to manage TV and FO. The study was performed at the University of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine Cluj-Napoca, Romania, from August to October 2023. The research investigates the influence of zoophagous species on TV and FO, utilizing data collected on six distinct dates throughout the cucumber growing season. The findings indicate that biocontrol agents positively influence flight and negatively affect the… More >

Mohammed Ansar Mohammed Manaz^1,*, Shang Ping Hong², Tzung-Lin Lee¹

CMES-Computer Modeling in Engineering & Sciences, Vol.148, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmes.2026.083270 - 27 July 2026

Abstract Silicon Carbide Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistors (SiC MOSFETs) have superior characteristics compared to traditional Silicon-based switching devices. SiC devices can support fast switching speeds and high blocking voltages. Due to limited historical data and rapid technological improvements, there is not enough field data to correctly evaluate the reliability of the state-of-the-art SiC MOSFETs. An accurate model of their reliability and aging characteristics is needed to expedite their rapid commercial adoption in mission-critical applications, such as offshore wind farms and electric vehicles. Classical handbook-based methods produce large errors due to their inability to correctly… More >

Babu Santha Aswani^1,#, Bethsebie Lalduhsaki Sailo^1,#, Young Yun Jung^2,#, Sosmitha Girisa¹, Mangala Hegde¹, Mohammed S Alqahtani^3,4, Mohamed Abbas⁵, Hassan Ali Almubarak⁶, Anupam Bishayee⁷, Kwang Seok Ahn^2,*, Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara^1,*

BIOCELL, Vol.50, No.8, 2026, DOI:10.32604/biocell.2026.073397 - 27 July 2026

Abstract Despite the advancements achieved in chemotherapy, cancer continues to remain a formidable and lethal global threat, ranking as the second leading cause of death worldwide. The development of chemoresistance poses a significant hurdle in cancer treatment. Nonetheless, a therapeutic strategy known as chemosensitization has emerged to counteract cancer cell resistance, wherein the efficacy of one drug is augmented by another. Accumulating evidence suggests that natural products have attracted considerable attention in the cancer therapeutic realm due to their ability to combat multidrug resistance with minimal side effects. Ginsenosides, triterpene saponins extracted from Panax ginseng, have demonstrated… More > Graphic Abstract

Sofia Fontanet^*, Julio F. Calderón-Cortéz, Edgar Suquilanda, Fernando Gaona, Alejandro García Navarro, Marta Piqueras

Canadian Journal of Urology, Vol.33, No.3, pp. 537-544, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cju.2026.074254 - 29 June 2026

Abstract Objectives: Nowadays, bladder neck contracture treatment reported is both bladder neck incisions and resection. Also, different energies have been described. This study aimed to describe and compare surgical techniques and energy sources used in Hospital Universitari de Vic. Methods: retrospective study of patients with a diagnosis of bladder neck contracture that required endoscopic surgical treatment between 2000 and 2024. Preoperative, operative, and postoperative characteristics were analysed. At the end of follow-up, the patient’s status was asymptomatic, under urethral dilatations, or with a permanent catheter. Results: 60 patients were included. Mean age was 71.1 years (SD =… More >