Jiling Song¹, Hua Wang^2,*, Jianbing Guo¹, Minghua Lin², Bin Zheng^2,*, Jiqiang Wu^3,*

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.42, No.4, pp. 1143-1157, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2025.073414 - 26 December 2025

Abstract The pursuit of safer energy storage systems is driving the development of advanced electrolytes for lithium-ion batteries. Traditional liquid electrolytes pose flammability risks, while solid-state alternatives often suffer from low ionic conductivity. Gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) emerge as a promising compromise, combining the safety of solids with the ionic conductivity of liquids. Cellulose, an abundant and eco-friendly polymer, presents an ideal base material for sustainable GPEs due to its biocompatibility and mechanical strength. This study systematically investigates how drying methods affect cellulose-based GPEs. Cellulose hydrogels were synthesized through dissolution-crosslinking and processed using vacuum drying (VD),… More >

Nurrul Asyiqin K. Shamsuri¹, Shujahadeen B. Aziz², Siti Nadiah Halim³, Hashlina Rusdi⁴, Mohd Fakhrul Zamani Kadir^1,5,*

Journal of Polymer Materials, Vol.42, No.4, pp. 1111-1123, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jpm.2025.070939 - 26 December 2025

Abstract This study investigates the effects of honey concentration on the crystallinity, morphology, and thermal behavior of zein-based polymer systems, aiming to assess honey’s role as a natural plasticizer. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis confirmed the presence of strong intermolecular interactions and hydrogen bonding between zein and honey, indicating good miscibility. X-ray diffraction (XRD) patterns revealed a significant reduction in crystallinity with increasing honey concentration up to 25 wt.%, with the ZH5 (75 wt.% zein-25 wt.% honey) sample exhibiting the smallest crystallite size (4.23 nm), suggesting enhanced amorphous character suitable for ionic mobility. Field emission… More >

P. Kaushik^a,*, A. Devi^b, H. Singh^a

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.22, No.3, pp. 197-204, 2025, DOI:10.15251/CL.2025.223.197

Abstract The structural properties of bulk as well as thin films of nanostructured Bi₁Te₁₅Se_84-x Pb_x (0 ≤ x ≤ 8) glassy alloys has been studied in this paper. Conventional melt quenching method is employed to prepare the samples of Bi₁Te₁₅Se_84-x Pb_x (0 ≤ x ≤ 8) alloys. Thin films with thickness of approximately 158nm of the obtained bulk compositions were deposited on dry cleaned glass substrates by thermal evaporation technique. The structural characterization was carried out using XRD and SEM. Energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX) indicates that samples are nearly stoichiometric. X-ray diffraction patterns indicate that they are More >

H. R. Shakir^a, O. A. Chichan^b, M. S. Sada^c,*, S. A. Hussein^d, S. S. Chiad^e, N. F. Habubi^f, Y. H. Kadhim^g, M. Jadan^h,i

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.22, No.1, pp. 77-89, 2025, DOI:10.15251/CL.2025.221.77

Abstract CdS, and CdS: Al were grown onto glass bases via Chemical spray pyrolysis (CSP). XRD analysis of CdS films indicates a polycrystalline hexagonal structure with a predominant orientation of the (101) plane. The strain decreased from 28.55 to 25.66, and the grain size of undoped CdS films was around (13.51–12.14) nm as Al content rose. According to the results of AFM, CdS, CdS:2% Al, and CdS:4% Al all exhibit smooth surfaces with decreasing particle size in the range of (78.46), (69.75), and (42.20) nm, respectively. The root-mean-square roughness values for CdS and CdS:4% Al were… More >

H. A. Ahmed, M. Y. Ali, S. S. Hamood, A. N. Abd^*

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.22, No.1, pp. 11-22, 2025, DOI:10.15251/CL.2025.221.11

Abstract As a potential substitute for antibiotics, cadmium sulfide and zinc oxide nano-particles (CdS and ZnO NPs) were created using laser ablation and a straightforward chemical process, respectively. Target of cadmium sulfide, deionized water, zinc nitrate, and sodium hydroxide were used as precursors. Different characterization techniques were used to characterize the CdS and ZnO NPs. X-ray diffraction was used to confirm that the CdS and ZnO had polycrystalline structures with average crystalline sizes of 54.16 nm and 29.23 nm, respectively. The ZnO particles were densely packed 2D curved nanopetals with a diameter of 51.65 nm, whereas… More >

A. S. Alqarni^a,, S. N. Alamri^b,

Chalcogenide Letters, Vol.22, No.5, pp. 493-506, 2025, DOI:10.15251/CL.2025.225.493

Abstract Abundant and environmentally friendly solar cells materials Cu₂AlSnS₄ (CATS) thin film successively prepared by electron beam deposition system. The impact of various deposition times and post-annealing at 450 °C under nitrogen gas atmosphere on the structures, morphologies, and spectroscopic characteristics of the obtained CATS films were investigated. Both deposition time variation and annealing process were found to significantly affect the crystallinity, bonding vibration, surface morphology, energy band gaps, and Urbach energy of the CATS films. EDX spectra of the films disclosed the existence of all constituents’ elements. XRD analysis of the post-annealed films verified their multiple More >

Jie Jin¹, Tianci Wang¹, Yaning Wang¹, Jingqi Yao², Jinxiu Song^1,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.11, pp. 3611-3632, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.070680 - 01 December 2025

Abstract In plant factory with artificial lighting, precise regulation of environmental and nutritional factors is essential to optimize both growth and quality of leafy vegetables. This study systematically evaluated the combined effects of light intensity (150, 200, 250 μmol/(m²·s)) and calcium supply in the nutrient solution (0.5, 1.0, 1.5 mmol/L) on lettuce morphology, photosynthesis, quality indices, and tipburn incidence. Elevating light from 150 to 200 μmol/(m²·s) significantly enhanced leaf number, area, photosynthetic rate, biomass, and foliar calcium. These gains plateaued at 250 μmol/(m²·s), where tipburn incidence surged to 76.5%. Photosynthetic pigments progressively rose with light intensity. Calcium supply… More >

Huaiqin Liu¹, Meng Li¹, Jianwen Shao², Weishen Zhang¹, Qifan Yang¹, Yutong Li¹, Tian Su^1,3,*, Xuefeng Mei⁴

Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, Vol.19, No.6, pp. 1563-1588, 2025, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2025.073009 - 17 November 2025

Abstract Rock collapse is a significant geological disaster that poses a serious threat to life and property in mountainous regions worldwide. Investigating the response of protective structures to rockfall impacts can provide valuable references for the design and placement of such structures. In this study, RocPro3D and ABAQUS were employed to comprehensively analyze rockfall movement trajectories and the structural response upon impact. The results indicate that when the impact velocity of rockfall at the protective structure reaches 20–30 m/sec, the corresponding bounce height ranges from 5 to 8 m, and most rockfall accumulates at the slope More > Graphic Abstract

Ivica Delic¹, Goran Jukic², Ivan Varnica², Valentina Spanic^3,*

Phyton-International Journal of Experimental Botany, Vol.94, No.10, pp. 3189-3203, 2025, DOI:10.32604/phyton.2025.070489 - 29 October 2025

Abstract This study evaluated agro-morphological traits, grain quality traits, and phenotypic stability of nine soybean genotypes across four environments over two growing seasons (2022–2023). Traits such as days to flowering, days to maturity, and disease symptoms were monitored throughout the season. At maturity, parameters including grain yield, grain oil and protein content, 1000-seed weight, test weight, scores of lodgings, shattering, plant height, and first pod height were evaluated. In addition, 18 morphological traits were scored, of which eight were sufficiently variable for further analysis. In terms of environmental stability, genotypes 2 and 13 excelled, while genotypes… More >

Dmitry S. Konovalov¹, Natalia N. Saprykina², Vjacheslav V. Zuev^1,2,*

Journal of Renewable Materials, Vol.13, No.10, pp. 2043-2058, 2025, DOI:10.32604/jrm.2025.02025-0079 - 22 October 2025

Abstract In this study, the polyurethanes (PU) were synthesized from 4,4^′-methylene diphenyl diisocyanate and biobased ethoxylated castor oil or one mixture of ethoxylated and neat castor oil by direct mixing method. Utilization of ethoxylated castor oil increases the tensile strength of PU up to 2.75 times (from 3.2 to 8.8 MPa), compared to PU based on neat castor oil. The PU composites filled with birch flour, diatomite, and their mixture were prepared using a homemade dissolver with a cutter-shaped attachment at a speed of 1500 r min⁻¹. The tensile strength of PU composites filled with birch flour… More > Graphic Abstract