De Gruyter Brill - Innovations in Molecular & Materials Science

Role of PbO2 in enhancing radiation shielding efficiency of lead borosilicate glasses

This Open Chemistry study shows that increasing PbO2 concentrations enhances the #RadiationShielding efficiency of lead borosilicate glasses, providing a robust framework for developing advanced #GammaRay attenuation materials.

#OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/chem...

Chemistry labs make tons of plastic waste. Can we recycle it? Chemists and innovative recyclers are trying to turn gloves, pipette tips, and other laboratory plastic waste into something useful

Chemists and innovative recyclers are trying to turn gloves, pipette tips, and other laboratory plastic waste into something useful.

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New Process Could Localize Western LFP Battery Supply A UK company is developing a new way to produce iron phosphate for LFP batteries. The process could help Western markets reduce reliance on Chinese supply.

Latest News: New Process Could Localize Western LFP Battery Supply: A UK company is developing a new way to produce iron phosphate for LFP batteries. The process could help Western markets reduce reliance on Chinese supply. #DataCenters #ArtificialIntelligence #IndustryStudies Read More

EU sets world’s first voluntary standard for permanent carbon removals renewable-carbon.eu/news/?p=174332 #biochar #bioeconomy #carboncapture #carbonstorage #ccu #circulareconomy #climate #policy #useco2 #RenewableCarbon

An injectable thermosensitive SF/PF127 hydrogel with Callicarpa nudiflora-loaded microspheres for intrauterine adhesion therapy

This e-Polymers study introduces an injectable thermosensitive SF/PF127 #Hydrogel for sustained #DrugDelivery in intrauterine adhesion therapy, utilizing Callicarpa nudiflora microspheres to promote endometrial regeneration and #TissueRepair.

#OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/epol...

Graphite, graphene oxide, and reduced graphene oxide: comparative characterization of optical, morphological, structural and electric relaxation properties

This Green Processing and Synthesis study compares the optical, morphological, and structural properties of #Graphite, GO, and rGO, describing how electrical relaxation mechanisms shift during the transition from bulk to functionalized layers.

#OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/gps-...

Synthesis, characterization and biological activity of metal nanoparticles with green method using apple industry waste

This Nanotechnology Reviews study demonstrates the #GreenSynthesis of metal #Nanoparticles using apple pomace waste as a reducing agent, highlighting their potent #Antibacterial, antibiofilm, antiquorum sensing, and #Anticancer activities.

#OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/ntre...

Bioremediation of malachite green dye using Sargassum wightii seaweed and its biological and physicochemical characterization

Researchers demonstrate marine #Macroalga Sargassum wightii as a potent #Biosorbent for the #Bioremediation of #MalachiteGreen dye, offering a sustainable approach to mitigating synthetic #DyePollution in aquatic environments.

Open Chemistry #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/chem...

Opinion: Chemists belong in the nail salon conversation Much can be done to protect worker health and tackle one of the most chemically intensive service environments in the US

Despite decades of reformulation and “free from” marketing, many nail products still contain sensitizing acrylates, volatile organic solvents, and inadequately labeled toxicants.

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South Korean scientists engineer microbe that thrives in toxic methanol renewable-carbon.eu/news/?p=174202 #biochemicals #bioplastics #biorefinies #methanol #microbes #RenewableCarbon

STI funding for se asia & eu projects

STI funding for se asia & eu projects

STI funding for se asia & eu projects

📢𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘀, 𝗥&𝗗 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝘀 & 𝗦𝗠𝗘𝘀
The SE Asia - Europe Joint Funding Scheme from the @ec.europa.eu funds projects on New Materials & Green Transition or Climate Resilient, Smart Agriculture

📅31 Mar 2026

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Effect of biochar and soil amendment on bacterial community composition in the root soil and fruit of tomato under greenhouse conditions

#Biochar and #SoilAmendment significantly alter the bacterial community structure within the tomato rhizosphere and fruit, promoting the abundance of beneficial taxa that enhance soil health and crop productivity under #Greenhouse conditions.
O
pen Chemistry #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/chem...

Removal of antiviral favipiravir from wastewater using biochar produced from hazelnut shells

Hazelnut shell-derived #Biochar serves as a highly efficient adsorbent for the removal of #Favipiravir from aqueous solutions, underscoring its potential as a sustainable alternative for pharmaceutical #WastewaterTreatment.

Open Chemistry #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/chem...

Efficiency of flexible shielding materials against gamma rays: Silicon rubber with different sizes of Bi2O3 and SnO

Incorporating micro- & nano-sized Bi2O3 and SnO2 fillers into silicone rubber enhances #GammaRay shielding efficiency, providing superior attenuation over single-filler systems and offering an alternative to traditional materials.

e-Polymers #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/epol...

Blend electrospinning of citronella or thyme oil-loaded polyurethane nanofibers and evaluating their release behaviors

Incorporating citronella & thyme oils into electrospun polyurethane #Nanofibers modulates surface wettability & porosity, achieving a controlled & sustained release that underscores their potential as #Ecofriendly protective textiles.

e-Polymers #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/epol...

BMFTR AI-Based Mobility Tech

BMFTR AI-Based Mobility Tech

BMFTR AI-Based Mobility Tech

📢𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 & 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆
the #BMFTR provides €5M to develop AI-based climate‑neutral mobility systems

📅27 Mar 2026

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#CallForProposals #ResearchFunding #ResearchGrant

Smart containers for Europe’s discarded clothes renewable-carbon.eu/news/?p=174055 #circulareconomy #recycling #sorting #textiles #textilewaste #wastemanagement #RenewableCarbon

Integration into Carbon Markets Increases Biochar Project Returns by Over Five Hundred Percent Compared to Material Sales Alone Explore how biochar can thrive financially by leveraging carbon credits, shifting from loss to profit in sustainable rural projects.

Integration into Carbon Markets Increases Biochar Project Returns by Over Five Hundred Percent Compared to Material Sales Alone

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Performance of epoxy hexagonal boron nitrate underfill materials: Single and mixed systems

Optimizing the synergy between nano- & micron-sized #HexagonalBoronNitride fillers within epoxy composites enhances #ThermalConductivity, flexural strength & fracture toughness, providing a robust solution for electronic packaging.

e-Polymers #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/epol...

Green synthesis of copper oxide nanoparticles from Algerian propolis: Exploring biochemical, structural, antimicrobial, and anti-diabetic properties

This Green Processing and Synthesis study describes the #GreenSynthesis of copper oxide #Nanoparticles via Algerian propolis, highlighting their robust #Antimicrobial and #AntiDiabetic properties for sustainable biomedical applications.

#OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/gps-...

Green synthesis of Ag@Cu and silver nanowire using Pterospermum heterophyllum extracts for surface-enhanced Raman scattering

This study reports #greensynthesis of Ag@Cu #nanoparticles & #AgNWs using Pterospermum heterophyllum extract, achieving optimal morphology & strong #SERS enhancement, showing #ecofriendly methods rival chemical routes for sensing.

Green Processing and Synthesis: doi.org/10.1515/gps-...

Activation energy and Coriolis force impact on three-dimensional dusty nanofluid flow containing gyrotactic microorganisms: Machine learning and numerical approach

This Nanotechnology Reviews study used #MachineLearning to investigate the impact of activation energy & #CoriolisForce on 3D dusty nanofluid containing gyrotactic microorganisms, providing insights into its bioconvection & thermal transport.
#OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/ntre...

Understanding the High Costs of Biochar Production Discover the reasons behind the high cost of biochar and how rice husks can offer a sustainable, low-cost solution for farmers.

Turning Rice Husks into Biochar: Eco-Friendly Solutions and affordable for Soil and Climate

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Bio-attribution: hype or hyper-sustainable? renewable-carbon.eu/news/?p=174049 #biochemicals #biodegradability #bioeconomy #biofeedstocks #biomanufacturing #biomass #lca #massbalance #RenewableCarbon

VW Momentum Fellowships

VW Momentum Fellowships

VW Momentum Fellowships

📢𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝘀
the @volkswagenstiftung.de offers up to €850k for 4 yrs to develop the strategic content of your professorship

📅14 April 2026

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Green synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Ageratum conyzoides for activated carbon compositing to prepare antimicrobial cotton fabric

Green-synthesized #AgNPs with hemp-activated carbon on plasma-treated cotton create durable #antimicrobial sheets, inhibiting odor-causing bacteria and retaining #OdorReducing performance after washing for reusable #footwear.

#OpenAccess Nanotechnology Reviews: doi.org/10.1515/ntre...

A case study on the influence of soil amendment on ginger oil’s physicochemical properties, mineral contents, microbial load, and HPLC determination of its vitamin level

Utilizing #HPLC, this Open Chemistry case study demonstrates how optimized soil treatments enhance ginger oil’s physicochemical properties, mineral content, and vitamin levels while effectively minimizing the microbial load for safety.

#OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/chem...

Optimization of the conditions for the preparation of povidone iodine using the response surface methodology

This study optimizes povidone iodine preparation using #ResponseSurfaceMethodology; pH, stirring speed, temperature, & time significantly affect yield & iodine content, offering a reliable model (R² > 0.95) for efficient #disinfectant production.

Open Chemistry: doi.org/10.1515/chem...

Hydrolytic depolymerization of major fibrous wastes

This systematic study reviews various strategies for the hydrolytic depolymerization of cellulose, PET, and polyamides, detailing how chemical recycling transforms fibrous waste into valuable monomers for a sustainable #CircularEconomy.

e-Polymers #OpenAccess: doi.org/10.1515/epol...

📅 Join us online on 17 March for Science Communication Beyond Tomorrow IV, a #JRC flagship event.

Hear from policymakers on how scientific evidence informs their decisions and is translated into concrete policy action.

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