Amine Batbat^1,2, Khaoula Habbadi², Mohamed Jeddi³, Samiah Hamad Al-Mijalli⁴, Hanae Naceiri Mrabti⁵, Fahad M. Alshabrmi⁶, Naif Hesham Moursi⁷, Hassane Greche¹, Naoufal El Hachlafi^8,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.95, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2026.072398 - 30 January 2026

Abstract Origanum elongatum (OE) is an aromatic, medicinal plant endemic to Morocco that is widely used in traditional medicine due to its biological properties. This study aimed to elucidate the chemical composition of the essential oil (EO) obtained from O. elongatum (OEEO) at three stages of its life cycle, including vegetative stage (OEEO-VS), flowering stage (OEEO-FS), and post-flowering (OEEO-PFS), as well as to evaluate its biological and antiradical characteristics. The chemical analysis of the essential oil was conducted using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS). The antibacterial activity was evaluated in vitro through distinct methodologies, namely, disc diffusion and microatmosphere assay;… More >

Hosam O. Elansary¹, Naveed A. Noor², Syed M. Ahmad³, Humza Riaz³, Sohail Mumtaz^4,*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.23, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cl.2026.076592 - 26 January 2026

Abstract Ferrites are remarkable compounds for energy harvesting and spintronic applications. For this purpose, mechanically stable, thermodynamic, photo-catalytic, and ferromagnetic characteristics of ferrites Al₂Mn(S/Se)₄ have been investigated significantly using PBEsol-GGA and modified Becke Johnson potential (TB-mBJ). In order to determine structural stability, we calculate formation energy (E_f) and Born stability criteria that confirm the structural stability of the Al₂Mn(S/Se)₄. 2D and 3D plots of Poisson’s ratio (υ) and linear compressibility are also used to indicate the stability of these materials. Additionally, thermodynamic characteristics reveal that both ferrites are stable. Spin-polarized electronic properties indicate that both ferrites are ferromagnetic More >

Abla Guechi¹, Djohra Dekhil², Abdelhak Nouri^2,*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.23, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cl.2026.076586 - 26 January 2026

Abstract This work uses numerical modeling in SCAPS-1D to examine the efficiency analysis of a solar cell based on SnS. The power conversion efficiency (PCE) is limited to 24.5% because of incomplete photon absorption in the absorber layer (SnS) and carrier recombination. To increase the absorption window, facilitate charge mobility, and suppress bulk recombination at the rear contact, the absorbent film was divided up into three sublayers with graded band gaps of 1.1 eV, 1.2 eV, and 1.3 eV. Furthermore, the sublayers’ linear gradient doping improved charge collection while simultaneously lowering recombination at the interface. A… More >

Francisco Daniel García^1,2, Solange Nicole Aigner^1,2, Natalia Raffaeli³, Antonio José Barotto³, Eleana Spavento³, Mariano Martín Escobar^1,4, Marcela Angela Mansilla^1,4, Alejandro Bacigalupe^1,4,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.14, No.1, 2026, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0181 - 23 January 2026

Abstract This study explores the use of black soldier fly larvae protein as a bio-based adhesive to produce particleboards from sugarcane bagasse. A comprehensive evaluation was conducted, including rheological characterization of the adhesive and physical–mechanical testing of the panels according to European standards. The black soldier fly larvae-based adhesive exhibited gel-like viscoelastic behavior, rapid partial structural recovery after shear, and favorable application properties. Particleboards manufactured with this adhesive and sugarcane bagasse achieved promising mechanical performance, with modulus of rupture and modulus of elasticity values of 30.2 and 3500 MPa, respectively. Internal bond strength exceeded 0.4 MPa,… More > Graphic Abstract

Safwan Al-sayed¹, Xi Wang¹, Yijiang Peng^1,*, Esraa Hyarat², Ahmad Ali AlZubi³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.074068 - 12 January 2026

Abstract In modern construction, Lightweight Aggregate Concrete (LWAC) has been recognized as a vital material of concern because of its unique properties, such as reduced density and improved thermal insulation. Despite the extensive knowledge regarding its macroscopic properties, there is a wide knowledge gap in understanding the influence of microscale parameters like aggregate porosity and volume ratio on the mechanical response of LWAC. This study aims to bridge this knowledge gap, spurred by the need to enhance the predictability and applicability of LWAC in various construction environments. With the help of advanced numerical methods, including the… More >

Girish Hariharan¹, Vinyas¹, Gowrishankar Mandya Chennegowda¹, Nitesh Kumar¹, Shiva Kumar¹, Deepak Doreswamy², Subraya Krishna Bhat^1,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.073772 - 12 January 2026

Abstract This study presents a framework involving statistical modeling and machine learning to accurately predict and optimize the mechanical and damping properties of hybrid granite–epoxy (G–E) composites reinforced with cast iron (CI) filler particles. Hybrid G–E composite with added cast iron (CI) filler particles enhances stiffness, strength, and vibration damping, offering enhanced performance for vibration-sensitive engineering applications. Unlike conventional approaches, this work simultaneously employs Artificial Neural Networks (ANN) for high-accuracy property prediction and Response Surface Methodology (RSM) for in-depth analysis of factor interactions and optimization. A total of 24 experimental test data sets of varying input… More >

Tahir Mahmood^1,*, Muhammad Waseem Ashraf^1,*, Shahzadi Tayyaba², Muhammad Munir³, Babiker M. A. Abdel-Banat³, Hassan Ali Dinar³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.3, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.072436 - 12 January 2026

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) based models have been used to predict the structural, optical, mechanical, and electrochemical properties of zinc oxide/graphene oxide nanocomposites. Machine learning (ML) models such as Artificial Neural Networks (ANN), Support Vector Regression (SVR), Multilayer Perceptron (MLP), and hybrid, along with fuzzy logic tools, were applied to predict the different properties like wavelength at maximum intensity (444 nm), crystallite size (17.50 nm), and optical bandgap (2.85 eV). While some other properties, such as energy density, power density, and charge transfer resistance, were also predicted with the help of datasets of 1000 (80:20). In… More >

Yonggang Tong^1,*, Kai Yang¹, Pengfei Li¹, Yongle Hu¹, Xiubing Liang^2,*, Jian Liu³, Yejun Li⁴, Jingzhong Fang¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.1, pp. 1-15, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.071890 - 10 November 2025

Abstract (NbZrHfTi)C high-entropy ceramics, as an emerging class of ultra-high-temperature materials, have garnered significant interest due to their unique multi-principal-element crystal structure and exceptional high-temperature properties. This study systematically investigates the mechanical properties of (NbZrHfTi)C high-entropy ceramics by employing first-principles density functional theory, combined with the Debye-Grüneisen model, to explore the variations in their thermophysical properties with temperature (0–2000 K) and pressure (0–30 GPa). Thermodynamically, the calculated mixing enthalpy and Gibbs free energy confirm the feasibility of forming a stable single-phase solid solution in (NbZrHfTi)C. The calculated results of the elastic stiffness constant indicate that the… More >

Binchang Ma¹, Xinhai Yu², Gang Huang^3,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.86, No.1, pp. 1-21, 2026, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2025.071320 - 10 November 2025

Abstract Vacancy defects, as fundamental disruptions in metallic lattices, play an important role in shaping the mechanical and electronic properties of aluminum crystals. However, the influence of vacancy position under coupled thermomechanical fields remains insufficiently understood. In this study, transmission and scanning electron microscopy were employed to observe dislocation structures and grain boundary heterogeneities in processed aluminum alloys, suggesting stress concentrations and microstructural inhomogeneities associated with vacancy accumulation. To complement these observations, first-principles calculations and molecular dynamics simulations were conducted for seven single-vacancy configurations in face-centered cubic aluminum. The stress response, total energy, density of states More >

M. Tariq^1,2,*, R. Ahmed^1,2, S. A. Tahir¹, B. U. Haq³, F. K. Butt⁴, M. W. Majeed¹, A. Hussain¹

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.22, No.12, pp. 1067-1079, 2025, DOI:10.15251/CL.2025.2212.1067 - 11 December 2025

Abstract The two-dimensional IV-monochalcogenides, such as lead sulfide (PbS), lead selenide (PbSe), and lead telluride (PbTe), represent a promising class of materials known for their remarkable optoelectronic properties. The calculated binding energies for the puckered phase were –4.25 eV for PbS, –4.20 eV for PbSe, and –3.02 eV for PbTe, indicating strong stability in PbS and PbSe compared to PbTe. The electronic analysis showed that PbS exhibited a band gap of 1.01 eV, while PbSe had a slightly lower band gap of 0.70 eV. Under applied pressure, both materials demonstrated an increase in band gap, rising More >