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Item type:Publication, Dual‐Function Piezo‐Photocatalytic Systems for Sustainable Hydrogen Evolution and Environmental RemediationHydrogen (H) production and environmental cleanup, including pollutant breakdown, nano‐plastic removal, and CO reduction, are crucial for achieving environmental sustainability. Piezo‐photocatalysis has appeared in an optimistic approach to address environmental pollution and the escalating energy crisis. Although several reviews on H production and environmental cleanup using piezo‐catalytic technologies have been recently published, there is no review specifically focused on the literature related to dual‐functional piezo‐photocatalytic systems. This research aims to fill that gap as the field continues to grow rapidly. This study reviews dual‐function piezo‐photocatalytic systems, which can be easily fabricated to enhance the effective uncoupling and transfer of photoproduced holes and electrons for H production and environmental cleanup. First, piezoelectric materials, such as metal oxides (e.g., TiO, ZnO, BaTiO), 2D materials (e.g., MoS, MXenes, graphene‐based materials), perovskite materials, and composite/heterostructure materials, are introduced. Second, this work also explores various modification methods that enhance piezo‐photocatalytic efficiency, highlighting the remarkable properties of dual‐function systems designed for sustainable H production and environmental cleanup. Additionally, this work provides insight into the underlying mechanisms of piezo‐photocatalytic activity and suggests new pathways toward high‐performance piezo‐photocatalysts. Finally, this research discusses future directions for piezoelectric materials in environmental applications and sustainable H production. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, A Recyclable Halide Perovskite Photocatalyst as a Single-electron Redox Mediator: Radical-initiated Gram-scale Photosynthesis of Pyrano[2,3 ]pyrimidines Induced by Visible Light(Informa UK Limited, 2024-08-12); - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Optimizing fish skin scaffolds for regenerative medicine: A comparative study of physical and chemical decellularization techniques(Elsevier BV, 2026-05) - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Prediction of consolidation behavior of modified clayey soil reinforced with artificial geo-fibers using explainable artificial intelligence(Elsevier BV, 2026-04) - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Fractional factorial design-based evaluation of physicochemical parameters affecting biodiesel properties from Chlorella sp. PG96Biodiesel, as a renewable energy source synthesized through the transesterification of algal lipids, has received increasing attention in recent years. The quality of biodiesel derived from microalgal lipids depends largely on the composition of fatty acid methyl ester in the fuel. This research employed a fractional factorial design (2 ¹¹⁻⁷) to statistically screen eleven independent factors, including NaHCO3, CO2, MgSO4.7H2O, K2HPO4, NaNO3, NH4Cl, salinity, light spectrum, aeration rate, light intensity, and temperature, for achieving a rich fatty acid profile by Chlorella sp. PG96 (a strain isolated from municipal wastewater), as well as the synthesis of superior-quality biodiesel. The effects of all eleven physicochemical factors and their interactions on the growth characteristics (biomass and lipid production) of Chlorella sp. PG96 were thoroughly investigated in our previous study. According to the experimental results of the present study, the maximum concentrations of palmitic acid (32.23 ± 2.87 %), oleic acid (31.53 ± 3.31 %), saturated fatty acids (38.07 ± 4.03 %), and monounsaturated fatty acids (33.63 ± 3.36 %) in microalgal lipids were obtained when Chlorella sp. PG96 was grown at a low NaHCO3 concentration (0 mg L⁻¹) and white light irradiation. The estimated values of biodiesel properties such as iodine value, unsaturation degree, oxidation stability, cetane number, higher heating value, density, and kinematic viscosity were all in accordance with the quality benchmarks established by ASTM and EN 14214. The findings further demonstrated that temperature and light intensity represented the key determinants influencing fatty acid composition. Aeration rate and salinity had the most significant effects on the cetane number index, whereas the oxidation stability of algal oil was markedly affected by the concentrations of NaNO₃ and NaHCO₃. Moreover, ammonium as a nitrogen source and bicarbonate as a carbon source exhibited greater significance in fatty acid biosynthesis compared with nitrate and CO₂, respectively. The interactions between NaHCO₃ and the light spectrum, as well as between NaHCO₃ and NH₄Cl, were found to be the most significant for all measured responses. It is suggested that Chlorella sp. PG96, when cultivated with elevated NH₄Cl concentration and light intensity but under reduced temperature (320 mg L⁻¹, 22,500 Lux, and 20 °C, respectively), may act as a promising feedstock for biodiesel production. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Resveratrol protects against isoflurane-induced testicular injury: a stereological and molecular study in mice(Elsevier BV, 2026-01) - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Alginate hydrogel film reinforced with Fe3O4@SiO2/Schiff-base/Cu(II) nanoparticles in promoting diabetic wound healing(Elsevier BV, 2026-04) - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Unveiling Environmental Sustainability Drivers: Green Innovation Insights From ISO 14001‐Certified Manufacturers With Robust Green Information Systems and Technological IntensityThis paper examines the key drivers of green innovation and its subsequent influence on environmental sustainability performance, considering the moderating effects of the green information system and technological intensity. To validate the proposed research model, ISO 14001 manufacturing enterprises were invited to participate in a questionnaire. Following the receipt of 314 responses, the first-hand data underwent analysis through structural equation modeling employing the SmartPLS software. The findings revealed that green supplier integration and green digital learning orientation are critical variables driving green innovation, while green information system functions as a moderator of the link between green digital learning orientation and green innovation. Furthermore, green innovation exhibits a positive relationship with environmental sustainability performance, and technological intensity serves as a significant moderator that amplifies this relationship. Manufacturing companies can benefit from this study by learning the key elements influencing green innovation and, subsequently, environmental sustainability performance. Green digital learning is positively related to innovation, and the correlation is stronger when a green information system is present. Green innovation also deserves considerable attention, as it largely affects environmental sustainability performance, especially when technological intensity is higher, highlighting its importance in driving sustainable outcomes. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Multifunctional silver nanoparticles-based composites for SERS detection and photocatalytic degradation of micro- and/or nano-plasticsMicro- and/or nano-plastics (MNPs) pose an emerging environmental issue due to their widespread presence in aquatic habitats, persistence in the environment, and potential toxic effects on ecosystems and public health. Silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) are well-known not only as plasmonic materials but also as mediators of photocatalysis, which is one of the most promising tools for identifying and degrading MNPs. This review covers recent advances in surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) detection and the photocatalytic degradation of common plastics (e.g., polystyrene, polypropylene, polyvinyl chloride, etc.) using multifunctional AgNPs-based composites. These SERS substrates can detect MNPs in contaminated environmental water with consistent signals and high sensitivity. Notably, upon irradiation, these composites produce reactive oxygen species, triggering chain reactions that break down polymer chains into new compounds. Although AgNPs-based composites are stable, their photocatalytic efficiency is often limited by poor solar spectrum utilization, mass transfer resistance, and electron-hole recombination, leading to lower degradation rates and variable results. Some research highlights the ongoing need to improve photocatalyst design, reactor setups, and assessment methods for degradation. Additionally, the possible formation of toxic intermediates raises safety concerns, underscoring the need for further studies on ecotoxicological effects. When combined with other treatment methods, AgNPs-based SERS detection and photocatalysis provide a promising approach for addressing MNPs and other emerging pollutants in water treatment. - Some of the metrics are blocked by yourconsent settings
Item type:Publication, Revolutionizing corrosion protection: MXenes as next-generation materials for sustainable and high-performance solutions(Elsevier BV, 2026-01)