Efficient oxidative degradation of organic pollutants in real industrial effluents using a green-synthesized magnetite supported on biochar catalyst.

This study investigated the degradation of tetracycline (TCN) antibiotic catalytic activation of periodate (PI, IO ) using a novel composite catalyst composed of green-synthesized magnetite nanoparticles supported on water lettuce-derived biochar (MWLB). Characterization results revealed that the magnetic biochar possessed a porous structure, abundant surface functional groups, and high carbon and iron contents. Compared to conventional oxidants such as persulfate, hydrogen peroxide, and peroxymonosulfate, the PI-activated system demonstrated superior degradation efficiency.

Ultrasonic irradiation for ZnO NPs Synthesis and their hepatoprotective effect against acetaminophen induced hepatic toxicity in albino rats: Biochemical, physiological, and histopathological assessments.

The present novel trial assesses the prophylactic influence of ZnO NPs in comparison to silymarin against liver damage induced by acetaminophen (APAP). Forty albino rats were allocated into 4 groups (n = `10 rats/ group). Group I (Control), was orally administered 0.

Development of an AI-powered AR glasses system for real-time first aid guidance in emergency situations.

AI-powered augmented reality (AR) systems provide real-time, hands-free guidance, enabling untrained individuals to respond effectively in emergencies. By combining AI decision-making with AR visuals, they enhance awareness, reduce stress, and help bridge the gap before professional help arrives, especially in critical or underserved settings. This paper introduces an AI-powered augmented reality (AIAR) platform designed to assist untrained bystanders in delivering effective emergency response.

Interface engineering of a MXenes/PVDF mixed-matrix membrane for superior water purification: efficient removal of oil, protein and tetracycline.

This study developed a high-performance polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF) mixed matrix membrane incorporating MXene nanosheets for efficient wastewater treatment. The addition of MXene significantly enhanced the water permeability and antifouling properties of PVDF ultrafiltration membranes, as confirmed by scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM) characterization of the nanoadditive and SEM analysis of the modified membranes. The optimal membrane, blended with 0.

Integrated analysis of nano Schiff base complex for bioelectronic applications.

Schiff base complexes possess biological activity and electronic features, making them suitable for integration into both core and auxiliary components of bioelectronic technologies. However, integrated studies addressing their electrical, biological, and mechanical properties remain limited. This work investigates a Cu(II) complex based on a Schiff base ligand derived from 2-hydroxy-1-naphthaldehyde and 1,8-diaminonaphthalene.

Separable cationic surfactant-modified cellulosic sisal fiber for concurrent removal of reactive black 5 dye and lead from wastewater.

This study investigates, for the first time, the sequential modification of sisal fiber (SF) using hydrogen peroxide (HO), sodium chloride (NaCl), and the cationic surfactant benzyl dimethyl hexadecyl ammonium chloride (HDBAC), enabling the simultaneous removal of reactive black 5 dye (RB5) and lead ions (Pb) from wastewater. Characterization confirmed an increase in carbonyl, carboxyl, and aromatic groups, along with the introduction of quaternary ammonium groups. The HO/NaCl treatment increased the specific surface area by fivefold compared to that of raw SF, whereas subsequent HDBAC modification reduced the total pore volume and specific surface area.

A scalable machine learning strategy for resource allocation in database.

Modern cloud computing systems require intelligent resource allocation strategies that balance quality-of-service (QoS), operational costs, and energy sustainability. Existing deep Q-learning (DQN) methods suffer from sample inefficiency, centralization bottlenecks, and reactive decision-making during workload spikes. Transformer-based forecasting models such as Temporal Fusion Transformer (TFT) offer improved accuracy but introduce computational overhead, limiting real-time deployment.

Synthesis of Pyrrole-based Porous Organic Polymers for High Temperature Proton Conduction.

Porous organic polymers (POPs) with nitrogen-enriched structures are the type of materials with the advantages of porosity, excellent stability, and wide synthetic pathways, which possesses the great potential for application in the proton conduction. Herein, we report the synthesis of a novel type of pyrrole-based POPs that exhibit high surface areas and nitrogen-rich skeletons. The fabricated pyrrole-linked POPs render the high potential for the proton conducting application.

Discovery of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines: Synthesis, in silico insights, and anticancer activity via novel CDK2/Tubulin dual inhibition approach.

A series of new pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidine derivatives was designed and synthesized as dual CDK2/tubulin polymerization inhibitors. MTT cytotoxicity assay was conducted against five cancer cell lines and one normal cell line. Compounds 6h, and 6q displayed the highest antiproliferative activity, with average IC values of 7.

Leveraging LSTM, tactile sensors, and haptic feedback to augment prosthetic control via grasp type prediction and grasp type feedback.

Performing grasping tasks with prosthetic hands is often a slow and clumsy affair, requiring heavy reliance on visual feedback, greatly limiting the use of prosthetic hands in daily life activities. Automating the grasping tasks via machine learning models has emerged as a promising solution. However, these methods diminish user control transforming the prosthetic hand into more of a tool than a natural extension of the body.

Environmentally benign carbon nano dots as luminescence probe for quantification of palladium (II) chloride impurity in naproxen.

Green shades of "The 2030 Global Green Agenda" have directed the analysts into a peaceful relationship with surrounding environment. Natural resources, clean energy, green solvents are in commitment with Earth's sustainability. Hazardous inorganic chemical reagents are in gradual replacement by nanoscale reactive species of green origins.

Lipid nanoparticles: a promising tool for nucleic acid delivery in cancer immunotherapy.

Cancer immunotherapy and nucleic acid therapy have demonstrated significant potential in reshaping cancer treatment paradigms. The combination of these therapeutic approaches offers promising prospects for enhancing systemic anti-tumor effects while minimizing adverse reactions commonly associated with traditional treatments. However, the clinical efficacy of these innovative therapies is often hindered by several delivery-related challenges.

Bioinspired Microtexturing for Enhanced Sweat Adhesion in Ion-Selective Membranes.

Advancements in health wearable technology hold the potential to prevent critical health issues such as hyponatremia and other hydration-related conditions often triggered by intense physical activities. Approaches to address this issue include the development of thin-film wearable sensors incorporating carbon nanotubes (CNTs), which offer scalability, lightweight design, and exceptional electrical properties. CNT paper serves as an ideal substrate for electrochemical sensors like ion-selective membranes (ISMs), enabling effective on-skin electrolyte monitoring.

Electrochemical investigation of oxytrol in fizzy drinks and juices via graphene and polymer printed PVC by ANOVA and design expert.

High dosages of oxytrol induce chronic as well as acute toxicity such as hallucination, irregular heartbeat, hoarseness, and coma. This study focused on novel PVC-printed polymer sensors and graphene sensors, which were synthesized to increase the surface area and sensitivity for oxytrol active material assessment. To evaluate the surface sensor structure, morphology, and elemental composition, scanning electron microscopy and energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy were performed before and after measurement.

Facile synthesis and characterization of nanorods Pb-MOF for toxic rodenticide detection.

One of the most powerful anticoagulant rodenticides is bromadiolone and its detection is essential because of its extensive application and possible environmental and health risks. Bromadiolone is a highly potent second-generation anticoagulant rodenticide that poses significant risks to both human health and the environment. Due to its high toxicity, even low levels of exposure can lead to severe poisoning in non-target species, including pets, wildlife, and humans.

Thermally stable metal-organic framework based iron 2,6-naphthalenedicarboxylic catalyst (Fe-NDC) for syngas conversion to olefin.

Olefins are the backbone of the petrochemical conversion industries, like polymers, plastic, lubricating oil, surfactants, and synthetic fuels. It is a wide but challenging process to customize. Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are highly regarded for their potential in Fischer-Tropsch synthesis (FTS), yet they often have inadequate thermal stability.

Impact of various dopants (X = Zn, Mg, and Bi) on the structural, optical, and adsorption properties of (CoNiX)O nanostructures.

This study aimed to enhance the adsorption efficiency of spinel CoO against methylene blue dye removal, a significant environmental treatment. Hence, metal elements (X = Zn, Mg, and Bi) doped (CoNi X )O nanoparticles (NPs) were synthesized by the co-precipitation method, with a crystallite size range between 17 and 23 nm. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis with the Rietveld refinement confirmed the spinel single-phase for Zn and Mg-doped (CoNi)O NPs without any secondary phases.

ADMET, docking, anticancer evaluations, design and synthesis of pyrazolo[1,5-a]pyrimidines substituted with furan and phenyldiazene as dual EGFR and VEGFR-2 inhibitors.

Novel pyrazolopyrimidine heterocyclic rings substituted with furan and phenyldiazene moieties have been designed and synthesized employing traditional and microwave approaches. Cytotoxic activities of our derivatives were estimated on A549, HCT-116, MCF-7 and HepG2 cancers mutually targeting VEGFR-2 and EGFR. Derivative 6 has the greatest activity on HCT116, MCF-7, HepG2 and A549 cancers with IC = 9.

Prognosis of air quality index and air pollution using machine learning techniques.

Air pollution constitutes a significant challenge for both public health and environmental sustainability. Pollutants like PM, O, NO, SO, and CO cause serious health problems and ecological damage. This study utilizes five machine learning (ML) models, which are Gaussian Process Regression (GPR), Ensemble Regression (ER), Support Vector Machine (SVM), Regression Tree (RT), and Kernel Approximation Regression (KAR), which are developed and compared to predict the Air Quality Index (AQI).

Comparative pharmacological studies on novel green-synthesized nano-zero-valent aluminum.

This study aimed to synthesize nano-zero-valent aluminum (NZVAl) for its significant reactivity and reducing properties a green synthesis method, which offers numerous advantages. Green-synthesized nano-zero-valent aluminum (GT-NZVAl) was synthesized at concentrations of 40 and 100 g L and subsequently characterized using various techniques. The development of carbon and oxide outer layers in GT-NZVAl accounted for the material's exceptional stability, along with its economic and safety advantages.

Efficient biodegradation and detoxification of reactive black 5 using a newly constructed bacterial consortium.

The release of azo dyes into wastewater from textile industries poses a significant environmental challenge due to their toxicity and recalcitrance. Among these dyes, Reactive Black 5 (RB5) is one of the most widely used and environmentally persistent due to its complex aromatic structure, high stability, and extensive use in the textile sector. This study aimed to develop and optimize a highly efficient bacterial consortium for the decolorization and detoxification of RB5.

A Scavenger Hunt for a DyP-Peroxidase from a Metagenome: Curated Peroxidase Database-Assisted Primer Design and Protein Structure Elucidation.

Dye-decolorizing peroxidase (DyP)-type peroxidases are heme-containing enzymes that play a role in lignin synthesis and degradation and dye decolorization. Despite numerous studies about this class of enzymes, the enzyme remains under-explored. We used 1000 DyP sequences retrieved from the NCBI database to forge a phylogenetic tree.

Solvent free spray coated n type PEDOT PSS thin film for high performance homojunction diode.

Pristine PEDOT: PSS is a p-type material with salient features. However, studies have revealed that the electrical property of pristine PEDOT: PSS can be switched to n-type by solvent treatment. Notwithstanding that this method is simple, it performs inconsistently and primarily affects the samples' surfaces due to the migration of the solvent molecules into the polymer network.

Tailored Zr bio-MOF structures for CO adsorption: A comparative study of binderless pelletization and chitosan-based extrusion.

An ultra-microporous, bio-based zirconium metal-organic framework (MIP-202), was successfully synthesized and formulated into compressed pellets and extrudates through incorporation with the biopolymer chitosan, targeting efficient CO adsorption. The effects of formulation pressure and the addition of chitosan as a co-binder were systematically investigated to optimize the physical integrity and performance of the shaped adsorbents. Comprehensive physicochemical characterizations were conducted using X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), and Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) surface area analysis.

Modeling and simulation of soft bio-mimetic fingers with a novel soft thumb design for bionic hand applications using ANN.

The paper presents a novel design for a soft bio-mimetic finger and soft thumb structure for bionic hand applications. It introduces an anthropomorphic pneumatic flexible finger system using a PneuNets framework to enhance flexibility and maneuverability. The research investigates the influence of geometric variations (wall thickness, chamber number, and spacing) on finger deformation, demonstrating that reduced wall thickness and augmented chambers substantially improve flexibility.