Global Challenges

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Towards Sustainable Development Goals: Application of Hydrogen‐Enriched Mahua Biodiesel/Diesel Blend to Dual‐Fuel Diesel Engine	272
Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) ‐A Vector Suitable for Evolving Therapies for Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)	127
Techno−Economic Analysis and Multi‐Objective Optimization of Cross‐Flow Wind Turbines for Smart Building Energy Systems	118
Masthead: (Global Challenges 4/2023)	117
Tannin: An Insight into its Cosmeceutical Properties and Uses (Global Challenges 8/2025)	81
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Blue Light Defocus Induces A Positive Effect on Refractive Status and Ocular Health: A Randomized Crossover Trial	71
Kinetic Insights into Methanol Synthesis from CO2 Hydrogenation at Atmospheric Pressure over Intermetallic Pd2Ga Catalyst	66
Functionalized MoO3 Nanosheets for High‐Efficiency RhB Removal	65
Assessment of Odor Removal in Rigid Polypropylene Waste: Comprehensive Characterization and Washing Comparison	53
A Review of Floating Photovoltaic Systems: Prospects, Challenges, and Sustainability Considerations	49
Strawberry Protease as a Laundry Detergent Additive Candidate: Immobilization, Compatibility Study with Detergent Ingredients, and Washing Performance Test	48
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Toward Zero Waste Mining: Circular Economy of Copper Slags	42
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CeO2 Nanoparticles Seed Priming Increases Salicylic Acid Level and ROS Scavenging Ability to Improve Rapeseed Salt Tolerance (Global Challenges 7/2022)	37
Nanocomposites for Water Treatment, Photocatalysis, and Challenges: A Systematic Review	34
Assembling the climate story: use of storyline approaches in climate‐related science	34
Green Coffee Bean Extract Assisted Facile Synthesis of Reduced Graphene Oxide and Its Dye Removal Activity	32
Observed Hydroclimatic Trends and Their Implications Over Water‐Cycle Dynamics in Montérégie, Southern Quebec, Canada	31
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Experimental Analysis of Combustion and Emission Characteristics of a Diesel Engine Using Diesel‐Biodiesel‐Methanol Blends With Cetane Enhancer Additive Under Pilot Injection Mode	28

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Advances in Nanohybrid Membranes for Dye Reduction: A Comprehensive Review	26
Rivers of Tears – Convergent, Multi‐Scale Approaches to Monitor and Optimize the Health of Our World's Inhabitants	26
Effective Separation of Cancer‐Derived Exosomes in Biological Samples for Liquid Biopsy: Classic Strategies and Innovative Development	26
Sustainable Strategies for Converting Organic, Electronic, and Plastic Waste From Municipal Solid Waste Into Functional Materials	24
Techno‐Economic and Profitability Assessment of Stand‐Alone Photoelectrochemical Hydrogen Generation Technology	24
Lightweight Natural Fiber Insulation Boards Produced with Kapok Fiber (Ceiba Pentandra) and Polylactic Acid or Bicomponent Fiber as a Binder	23
A Solar to Chemical Strategy: Green Hydrogen as a Means, Not an End	22
Integrated In Silico – In Vitro Study Investigating Dipeptides as Chorismate Synthase Modulators: Spotlight on Its Mechanism of Action	22
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Comparative Study of the Effective Properties of 0–3 and Gyroid Triply Periodic Minimal Surface Cement‐Piezocomposites	21
Measurement of Carbon Emission Transfer in China's Construction Industry and Analysis of Spatial and Temporal Distribution of Carbon Emissions	21
CytroCell@Nafion: Enhanced Proton Exchange Membranes	21
A Perspective on Removal of Cyanotoxins from Water Through Advanced Oxidation Processes	21
Pioneering an Innovative Eco‐Friendly N719 Dye‐Sensitized Solar Cell through Modelling and Impedance Spectroscopy Analysis for Energy Sustainability	21
Determination of Groundwater Vulnerability for Protection of the Drinking Water Basins: A Case Study From Türkiye, Kesikköprü Dam Lake Basin	21
Bioinspired Interfacial Spontaneous Growth of ZnO Nanocatalysts onto Recycled Textiles as a Sustainable Approach for Water Purification	21
Production and Characterization of Open Cell Cordierite from Boron and Waste Materials by Geopolymer Method for the Emission After Treatment System of Diesel Engines	20
Silver Nanoparticle‐Mediated Antiviral Efficacy against Enveloped Viruses: A Comprehensive Review	19
Targeted Crystallization of Rare Earth Carbonate Polymorphs at Hydrothermal Conditions via Mineral Replacement Reactions	18
Masthead: (Global Challenges 9/2022)	18
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New Insight into Mercury Removal from Fish Meat Using a Single‐Component Solution Containing cysteine	18
Biodegradation in Composting Conditions of PBEAS Monofilaments for the Sustainable End‐Use of Fishing Nets	18
Spatial Analysis of Agricultural Waste and By‐Products to Tackle the Water–Energy Nexus in Rural Mozambique	18
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Vanillin‐Derived Thermally Reprocessable and Chemically Recyclable Schiff‐Base Epoxy Thermosets	17
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Biomedical Big Data Technologies, Applications, and Challenges for Precision Medicine: A Review	17
Waste to Wealth: Electrochemical Innovations in Hydrogen Production From Industrial Wastewater	17
Advances and Applications of Metal‐Organic Frameworks (MOFs) in Emerging Technologies: A Comprehensive Review	16
Challenges in Recycling Spent Lithium‐Ion Batteries: Spotlight on Polyvinylidene Fluoride Removal	16
Spatio‐Temporal Modeling of Land‐Use/Land‐Cover Change and Land Surface Temperature Using SVM and CA–Markov in Dilla Town, Ethiopia	16
A Long‐Lasting Skin Protectant Based on CG‐101, a Deep Eutectic Solvent Comprising Choline and Geranic Acid	16
(Global Challenges 8/2023)	15
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From Lab to Field: Damp Heat Testing and its Implications for PV Module Service Lifetime	14
Future Energy Breakthroughs: Implications for the Hydrocarbon Economies of the Arabian Gulf	14
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Energy Sources and Thermal Management Technologies for Electric Vehicle Batteries: A Technical Review	13
Photoelectrocatalysis for Hydrogen Evolution Ventures into the World of Organic Synthesis	13
Masthead: (Global Challenges 1/2023)	12
Sustainable Hydrogen Production, a Review of Methods, Types, Applications, Challenges, and Future Perspectives	12
Alpha‐Gal Syndrome: An Underrated Serious Disease and a Potential Future Challenge	12
Synergetic Benefits of Agricultural Sewage Reuse and Floating Photovoltaics in Mexican Wastewater System: A Municipal‐Level WEF Nexus Study	12
Parameter Extraction of Single, Double, and Triple‐Diode Photovoltaic Models Using the Weighted Leader Search Algorithm	11

Computational Perspectives on Amoxicillin and Staphylococcus Aureus in Mirror Life	11
Blue Light Defocus Induces A Positive Effect on Refractive Status and Ocular Health: A Randomized Crossover Trial (Global Challenges 12/2025)	11
Thermally Conductive Molten Salt for Thermal Energy Storage: Synergistic Effect of a Hybrid Graphite‐Graphene Nanoplatelet Filler	11
Non‐ Conventional Agents Enhance Sweet Pepper ( Capsicum annuum L. var. annuum ) Defense against	11
Medication, Nutrition, and Hygiene in COVID‐19 Prevention and Treatment: A Comprehensive Narrative Review	11
CytroCell@Nafion: Enhanced Proton Exchange Membranes (Global Challenges 12/2025)	11
Pinaceae Pine Resins (Black Pine, Shore Pine, Rosin, and Baltic Amber) as Natural Dielectrics for Low Operating Voltage, Hysteresis‐Free, Organic Field Effect Transistors	11
Dye Degradation, Antimicrobial Activity, and Molecular Docking Analysis of Samarium‐Grafted Carbon Nitride Doped‐Bismuth Oxobromide Quantum Dots	11
The Fragile State of Industrial Agriculture: Estimating Crop Yield Reductions in a Global Catastrophic Infrastructure Loss Scenario	11
Opportunities and Challenges of Establishing a Regional Bio‐based Polylactic Acid Supply Chain (Global Challenges 7/2023)	10
Adapting Neutralizing Antibodies to Viral Variants by Structure‐Guided Affinity Maturation Using Phage Display Technology	10
ALA‐A2 Is a Novel Anticancer Peptide Inspired by Alpha‐Lactalbumin: A Discovery from a Computational Peptide Library, In Silico Anticancer Peptide Screening and In Vitro Experimental Validation	10
Reusable and Antibacterial Polymer‐Based Nanocomposites for the Adsorption of Dyes and the Visible‐Light‐Driven Photocatalytic Degradation of Antibiotics	10
Tunable Fungal Monofilaments from Food Waste for Textile Applications	10
Sustainable LC3 Concrete in the Circular Economy: Assessment of Mechanical, Microstructural, and Durability Characteristics with Surkhi, Metakaolin, Nano‐Silica, and M‐Sand Blended Concrete	10
Time‐Quantile and Frequency Response of Green Growth to Energy Vulnerability, Energy Uncertainty, and Geopolitical Risks	9
Current Challenges in Efficient Lithium‐Ion Batteries’ Recycling: A Perspective	9
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Fates of Emitted Particles Depending on Mask Wearing Using an Approach Validated Across Spatial Scales	9
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Random Access Memory (RAM) Contacts Waste Catalyzes Organic Reactions	9
Short‐Term Effect of Air Pollution on Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest (OHCA) in Lombardy—A Case‐Crossover Spatiotemporal Study	8
TiO 2 Bowl‐Like Nanocavity With Inner Au Embedded for Visible‐Light Photocatalysis	8
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Recent Progress of Droplet Microfluidic Emulsification Based Synthesis of Functional Microparticles	8
Microplastics in Malaysia's Aquatic Environment: Current Overview and Future Perspectives	8
Modeling and Thermodynamic Studies of γ‐Valerolactone Production from Bio‐derived Methyl Levulinate	8
Toward Sustainability in Cardiac Tissue Engineering: Electrospun Polyurethane Scaffolds Functionalized With Lemon‐Derived Bioactives	8
Research on the Development of Rural Human Settlement Environment in the Upper Reaches of the Lancang River Based on Ecological Carrying Capacity Constraints	8
Plant Growth‐Promoting Rhizobacteria and Bacterial Biocontrol Agents in Tomato Disease Management: Mechanisms, Applications, and Omics Perspectives	8
Magnetite Nanoparticles Enhancing H2‐Driven Biomethanation in a Mixed Microbial Community	8
Recycling and Degradation Pathways of Synthetic Textile Fibers such as Polyamide and Elastane	8
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Microbial Desalination Cell for Sustainable Water Treatment: A Critical Review	8
Harnessing Cattail Biomass for Sustainable Fibers and Engineered Bioproducts: A Review	8
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Smart and Sustainable Regeneration of Fouled Desalination Membranes Using Artificial Intelligence	7
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Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production Using TiO2‐based Catalysts: A Review	7
An In‐Silico Study to Identify Relevant Biomarkers in Sepsis Applying Integrated Bulk RNA Sequencing and Single‐Cell RNA Sequencing Analyses	7
Marketing Strategies in Nanomaterials for Sensor Applications: Bridging Lab to Market	7
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Degradation of Orange G, Acid Blue 161, and Brillant Green Dyes Using UV Light‐Activated GA–TiO2–Cd Composite	7
High‐Performance Isotropic Thermo‐Electrochemical Cells Using Agar‐Gelled Ferricyanide/Ferrocyanide/Guanidinium	7
Solar Drying for Domestic and Industrial Applications: A Comprehensive Review of Innovations and Efficiency Enhancements	7
CeO2 Nanoparticles Seed Priming Increases Salicylic Acid Level and ROS Scavenging Ability to Improve Rapeseed Salt Tolerance	7
Big Things, Small Packages: An Update on Microalgae as Sustainable Sources of Nutraceutical Peptides for Promoting Cardiovascular Health	7
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Institutional Quality in Green and Digital Transition of EU Regions – A Recovery and Resilience Analysis	7
Cancer‐Derived Extracellular Vesicle ITGB2 Promotes the Progression of Triple‐Negative Breast Cancer via the Activation of Cancer‐Associated Fibroblasts	7
A Trihybrid Approach for Enhancing Crude Oil Recovery Using Effervescent‐Tablet‐Based Nanofluids	6
Future of Nanotechnology in Food Industry: Challenges in Processing, Packaging, and Food Safety	6
The Shifting Cultivation Juggernaut: An Attribution Problem (Global Challenges 8/2022)	6
Toward Sustainable Composites: Graphene‐Modified Jute Fiber Composites with Bio‐Based Epoxy Resin	6
Influence of Coal Gangue Powder on the Macroscopic Mechanical Properties and Microstructure of Recycled Aggregate Concrete	6
Mitigating Urban Heat Islands (UHI) Through Vegetation Restoration: Insights From Mining Communities	6
Masthead: (Global Challenges 7/2022)	6
Evaluation of Groundwater Potential Zones Using GIS‐Based Machine Learning Ensemble Models in the Gidabo Watershed, Ethiopia	6
Investigation of Highly Active Carbon‐, Cobalt‐, and Noble Metal‐Free MnO2/NiO/Ni‐Based Bifunctional Air Electrodes for Metal–Air Batteries with an Alkaline Electrolyte	6
Eco‐Friendly Mechanochemical Approach to Magnetic Graphene Oxide: A High‐Efficiency Sorbent for Environmental Pollutant Removal	6
The Piggy Solution: Harnessing Food Waste for Sustainable Hog Farming	5
Harnessing the Power of Light: The Synergistic Effects of Crystalline Carbon Nitride and Ti3C2Tx MXene in Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production	5
Photoelectrocatalytic Hydrogen Generation: Current Advances in Materials and Operando Characterization	5
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Synthesis of N‐Doped Graphene Photo‐Catalyst for Photo‐Assisted Charging of Li‐Ion Oxygen Battery	5
Biobased Random Copolymers From Furandicarboxylic Acid Isomers: Proof of Concept for an Integrated Biorefinery Approach Toward Outstanding Sustainable Food Packaging	5
Is Photocatalysis the Next Technology to Produce Green Hydrogen to Enable the Net Zero Emissions Goal?	5
Opportunities and Challenges of Establishing a Regional Bio‐based Polylactic Acid Supply Chain	5
Engineering Oxygen Vacancies in (FeCrCoMnZn)3O4‐δ High Entropy Spinel Oxides Through Altering Fabrication Atmosphere for High‐Performance Rechargeable Zinc‐Air Batteries	5
Adoption Dynamics of Organic Pesticides Among Cocoa Producers In Two Ecological Zones Of Ghana	5
Sustainable Strategies for Converting Organic, Electronic, and Plastic Waste From Municipal Solid Waste Into Functional Materials (Global Challenges 4/2025)	5
A Soil Monitoring Law for Europe	5
Negatively but Not Positively Charged Nanoceria Promoted Lateral Root Growth via Modulating the Distribution of Reactive Oxygen Species Rather than Auxin	5
Sustainable Production Insight Through LCA and LCC Analysis of Injection Overmolded Structural Electronics Manufactured through Roll‐to‐Roll Processes	5
High Pressure Extraction as a Green Alternative to the Conventional Sunflower Oil (Helianthus annuus) Production Process – Extraction with Pressurized Ethanol in an Intermittent Process and wit	5
The Impact of China's Carbon Market on the Decarbonization of the Coal Power Industry: An Approach Considering Long‐Term Carbon Net Expenditures	4
Waste to Energy: Combustion, Performance, and Emission Characteristics of Waste Animal Fats/Diesel Blends Premixed with Various Alcohols as Port Fuels	4

Nickel Oxide Decorated Halloysite Nanotubes as Sulfur Host Materials for Lithium–Sulfur Batteries	4
Recycling Thermoset Systems by Vitrimerization Using Solid‐State Shear Extrusion‐ A Feasibility Study	4
Controllable Doping of Mn into Ni0.075‐xMnxAl0.025(OH)2(CO3)0.0125·yH2O for Efficient Adsorption of Fluoride Ions	4
Masthead: (Global Challenges 9/2023)	4
Comment on “Sexism in Academia is Bad for Science and a Waste of Public Funding”	4
Photocatalytic Degradation of Methylene Blue Dye using PANI‐CuFe2O4 Nano Composite	4
How Circular Can the Chemical Industry Sector Be(come)?	4
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IoT‐Based Hand Hygiene Compliance Monitoring System and Validation of Its Effectiveness in Hospital Environments	4
Masthead: (Global Challenges 6/2022)	4
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Transparent, Flexible, and Low‐Operating‐Voltage Resistive Switching Memory Based on Al2O3/IZO Multilayer	4
Amine‐Functionalized Activated Carbon Monoliths by 3D Printing for Direct Air Capture	4
Techno‐Economic and Lifecycle Analysis of Green Colloidal Silver: Moving toward Scale‐Up	4
Mineral Plastics and Gels from Multi‐Arm Ionomers	4
Ferrihydrite Supported on Steel Slags as Catalyst for the Hydrogenation of Nitroarenes: A Virtuous Cycle of Wastes	4
The Shifting Cultivation Juggernaut: An Attribution Problem	4
Performance Impact of Lead‐Free CsSn0.5Ge0.5I3 Based Perovskite Solar Cells with HTL‐Free Incorporation	4
MBenes: A Comprehensive Review of Synthesis Techniques and Energy Storage Capabilities	4
Promising Pharmacological Interventions for Posterior Capsule Opacification: A Review	4
Sustained Agricultural Spraying: From Leaf Wettability to Dynamic Droplet Impact Behavior	4
Green Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles: A Potential Antibacterial Agent, Antioxidant, and Colorimetric Nanoprobe for the Detection of Hg2+ Ions	4
Correction to “New Insight into Mercury Removal from Fish Meat Using a Single‐Component Solution Containing Cysteine”	4
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Understanding the Role of Controlled Environments for Producing Mycelium‐bound Composites: Advancing Circular Practices for Integrating Biotechnology into the Construction Industry	3
Country‐Specific Participation Patterns in Transnational Governance Initiatives on Sustainability: Preliminary Insights and Research Agenda	3
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Masthead: (Global Challenges 8/2024)	3
Decadal Evolution of Atmospheric Sulfate and Nitrate and Its Potential Link to Energy Restructuring: A Case Study in Guangdong Province, China	3
Conditions for CaCO3 Biomineralization by Trichoderma Reesei with the Perspective of Developing Fungi‐Mediated Self‐Healing Concrete	3
Extreme Temperature Events in Kazakhstan and Their Impacts on Public Health and Energy Demand	3
Progress, Key Issues, and Future Prospects for Li‐Ion Battery Recycling	3
P–N Heterojunction System Eu‐Doped ZnO@GO for Photocatalytic Water Splitting	3
Efficient Oxidative Polymerization of Hydroxytyrosol Using Horseradish Peroxidase Immobilized on a Magnetic Silica‐Coated Nanocatalyst	3
Transforming the Water‐Energy Nexus in Gaza: A Systems Approach	3
Superhydrophilic Interconnected Biomass‐Based Absorbers Toward High‐Speed Evaporation for Solar Steam Generation	3
Time‐Efficient, Accurate, and Experimentally Grounded Optical Modeling of Multiscale‐Textured Thin‐Film Solar Cells	3
Boosting Water Retention in Agriculture: Vine Biochar‐Doped Hydrogels' Swelling and Germination Effects	3
Formal Anti‐Markovnikov Addition of Water to Olefins by Titanocene‐Catalyzed Epoxide Hydrosilylation: From Stoichiometric to Sustainable Catalytic Reactions	3
Systems‐Level Optimization of Hybrid Produced Water Treatment Systems for Sustainable Oil and Gas Production: A Review of Current Technologies	3
Formation Dynamics of Honeycomb‐Like Capsules and Sponge‐Like Biofilms in Micrococcus Reveal a Novel Heavy Metal Avoidance Strategy	3
How Problems with Microplastics in Research and Application Can be Overcome: Lessons From the Experience of Plastics Stakeholders	3
The Effects of Bromine Additives on the Recyclability of Injection Molded Electronic Waste Polymers	3
Land Use and Land Cover Change Detection Using the Random Forest Approach: The Case of The Upper Blue Nile River Basin, Ethiopia	3
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Mitigating Global Challenges: Harnessing Green Synthesized Nanomaterials for Sustainable Crop Production Systems	3
Preserving Cultural Diversity in Rural Africa Using Renewable Energy	3
Synthesis and Evaluation of 3D Nitrogen Doped Reduced Graphene Oxide (3D N@rGO) Macrostructure for Boosted Solar Driven Interfacial Desalination of Saline Water	2
Potential Waste‐to‐Wealth Strategy for Combining Medical Surgical Gloves‐Derived Pyrolysis Oil with Pentanol and Nanoparticles: Experimental Analysis on Engine Behaviors	2
Recent Advances in the Fabrication of Structural Nanocellulose‐Loaded Functionalized Biochar‐Based Biopolymeric Nanocomposites for Industrial Wastewater Treatment by Continuous Adsorption With Modelin	2
How to Improve Sustainability in Fused Filament Fabrication (3D Printing) Research?	2
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Toward Ecofriendly Piezoelectric Ceramics—Reduction of Energy and Environmental Footprint from Conceptualization to Deployment	2
Reusing Waste Coffee Grounds as Electrode Materials: Recent Advances and Future Opportunities (Global Challenges 1/2023)	2
Potential of Seaweeds to Mitigate Production of Greenhouse Gases during Production of Ruminant Proteins	2
Advances in Porous Structure Design for Enhanced Piezoelectric and Triboelectric Nanogenerators: A Comprehensive Review	2
Characterization of Heavy Metal Ions Removal from Water by Improved Cuttlebone Powder with Magnetic Fe3O4 Nanoparticle as a Bioadsorbent	2
Masthead: (Global Challenges 1/2024)	2
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The Escalating Threat of Heatwaves in Central Asia: Climate Change Impacts and Public Health Risks	2
Synthesis, Characterization, and Photocatalytic Activity of Magnetically Separable Fe3O4@SiO2@ZnO–Ag Composite Photocatalyst	2
Advancing Economical and Environmentally Conscious Electrification: A Comprehensive Framework for Microgrid Design in Off‐Grid Regions	2
Food Waste Governance Architectures in Europe: Actors, Steering Modes, and Harmonization Trends	2
Esterified Lignin from Construction and Demolition Waste (CDW) as a Versatile Additive for Polylactic‐Acid (PLA) Composites—The Effect of Artificial Weathering on its Performance	2
Updates on Hydrogen Value Chain: A Strategic Roadmap	2
Carbon Storage Tanker Lifetime Assessment	2
Safety Concerns for the Management of End‐of‐Life Lithium‐Ion Batteries	2
Curcumin's Protective Role in Heatstroke‐Induced Acute Liver Injury: Targeting Pyroptosis and Enhancing SIRT1 Expression	2
Imogolite Nanotubes and Their Permanently Polarized Bifunctional Surfaces for Photocatalytic Hydrogen Production	2
Photovoltaic Materials and Their Path toward Cleaner Energy	2
Crop Diversification for Ensuring Sustainable Agriculture, Risk Management and Food Security	2
Effect of Poling on Photocatalysis, Piezocatalysis, and Photo–Piezo Catalysis Performance of BaBi4Ti4O15 Ceramics	2
A Forest‐Based Triboelectric Energy Harvester	2
A Preliminary Assessment of Global CO2: Spatial Patterns, Temporal Trends, and Policy Implications	2
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Rosemary‐Mediated Green Synthesis of ZnO Nanoparticles and their Integration into Hydrogel Matrices: Evaluating Effects on Wheat Growth and Antibacterial Properties	2
Immobilization of Bi2WO6 on Polymer Membranes for Photocatalytic Removal of Micropollutants from Water – A Stable and Visible Light Active Alternative	2