Theoretical Concepts of Photocatalysis
Theoretical Concepts of Photocatalysis offers a systematic overview of photocatalysis while also exploring the theory and experimental …
The global biogeography of tree leaf form and habit
Understanding what controls global leaf type variation in trees is crucial for comprehending their role in terrestrial ecosystems, …
Survival Analysis of Lung Cancer patients in Brunei Darussalam
Background: Cancer has been the most common cause of deaths in Brunei Darussalam including lung cancer as one of the top killers. This …
Sunlight harvesting for heat generation inside water using biosynthesized magnetite nanoparticles
A low-cost, simple, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly method has been employed for synthesizing magnetite nanoparticles (Fe3O4 …
Reservoir quality evaluation using sedimentological and petrophysical characterization of deep-water turbidites: A case study of Tariki Sandstone Member, Taranaki Basin, New Zealand
The current study aims to ascertain the reservoir characteristics of the Tariki Sandstone Member of the Otaraoa Formation, Taranaki …
Remarkable Single Atom Catalyst of Transition Metal (Fe, Co & Ni) Doped on C2N Surface for Hydrogen Dissociation Reaction
Currently, hydrogen is recognized as the best alternative for fossil fuels because of its sustainable nature and environmentally …
Recent developments in tuning the efficacy of different types of sunscreens
Due to recent global warming threats, the changes in the atmosphere have caused significant ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure, …
Optimisation of Knowledge Management (KM) with Machine Learning (ML) Enabled
The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and its derivative technologies, such as machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL), …
On Sombor Index of Graphs with a Given Number of Cut-Vertices
Introduced by Gutman in 2021, the Sombor index is a novel graph-theoretic topological descriptor possessing potential applications in …
Nanocomposites of Terbium Sulfide Nanoparticles with a Chitosan Capping Agent for Antibacterial Applications
This study aims to investigate the effect of alkaline pH on the bottom-up synthesis of nanocomposites (NCs) containing terbium sulfide …
Metallofullerenes as Robust Single-Atom Catalysts for Adsorption and Dissociation of Hydrogen Molecules: A Density Functional Study
Hydrogen is currently considered as the best alternative for traditional fuels due to its sustainable and ecofriendly nature. …
Investigation of metasomatism using Cu, Zn and Fe stable isotopes: Rodingitization of mafic and ultramafic rocks in ophiolites from northern Greece
Rodingites, a high-Ca content variety of metasomatic rocks, have been found in the Veria-Naousa and Edessa ophiolites, in northern …
Hole Collection and Surface Kinetics in Mo-Doped FeVO4 Photoanodes during Photoelectrochemical Water Oxidation
Triclinic FeVO4 is a potential photoanode material for photoelectrochemical (PEC) water oxidation owing to its near-optimum band gap …
Genetic structure and population history of a peat swamp forest tree species, Shorea albida (Dipterocarpaceae), in Brunei Darussalam
Southeast Asia supports high biodiversity, in a mosaic of forest types formed by the expansion and contraction of habitats through past …
Ferrites and ferrite-based composites for energy conversion and storage applications
Ferrites and ferrite-based composites are known for their fascinating magnetic properties, varied redox chemistry, good stability, and …
Extending a conjecture of Graham and Lovász on the distance characteristic polynomial
Graham and Lovász conjectured in 1978 that the sequence of normalized coefficients of the distance characteristic polynomial of a tree …
Environmentally friendly adsorbent derived from rock melon skin for effective removal of toxic brilliant green dye: linear versus non-linear analyses
This present study investigated the adsorption characteristics of rock melon skin (RMS) as a promising adsorbent for the removal of …
Efficient Detection of Nerve Agents through Carbon Nitride Quantum Dots: A DFT Approach
V-series nerve agents are very lethal to health and cause the inactivation of acetylcholinesterase which leads to neuromuscular …
Effect of Pd-Doping Concentrations on the Photocatalytic, Photoelectrochemical, and Photoantibacterial Properties of CeO2
Cerium oxide (CeO2) can exhibit good photocatalytic and photoantibacterial activities. However, its light-harvesting property is rather …
Decorating Mg12O12 Nanocage with Late First-Row Transition Metals To Act as Single-Atom Catalysts for the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction
In the pursuit of sustainable clean energy sources, the hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) has attained significant interest from the …
Characteristics of Carbon from Chitin-coated LiFePO4 and its Performance for Lithium Ion Battery
A LiFePO4 battery is the best device for energy storage. Batteries are currently being developed for higher capacity using novel …
Biogeography of the Sunda Shelf revisited: Insights from Macaranga section Pruinosae (Euphorbiaceae)
The Southeast Asian region of Sundaland is among the world’s major biodiversity hotspots. The region’s biodiversity coupled with its …
Assessing Microalgal Protein’s Impact on Environment and Energy Footprint via Life Cycle Analysis
Conventionally, increasing the yield of microalgal biomass has been the primary focus of research, while the significant protein …
An electrochemical aptasensor based on AuNRs/AuNWs for sensitive detection of apolipoprotein A-1 (ApoA1) from human serum
For early detection and diagnosis of cancer, it is essential to develop an electrochemical biosensor that is quick, accurate, and …
Amplification-Based CRISPR/Cas12a Biosensor Targeting the COX1 Gene for Specific Detection of Porcine DNA
We propose a CRISPR/Cas12a-mediated recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) detection method that combines RPA with Cas12a cleavage …
A Review of Cultured Meat and its Current Public Perception
Culturing meat in-vitro cell, also known as cellular agriculture, is an alternative to livestock meat production. By culturing meat …
A new semi-slug of the genus Microparmarion from Brunei, discovered, described and DNAbarcoded on citizen-science ‘taxon expeditions’ (Gastropoda, Stylommatophora, Ariophantidae)
Background During citizen-science expeditions to the Ulu Temburong National Park, Brunei, several individuals were collected of a …
A Microwave-assisted Solid-state Method With Chitin (Shrimp Shell Waste) Used To Synthesize Cathode Materials For Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries
Cathode material is not only a crucial component of lithium iron phosphate batteries (LFP or LiFePO4) but is also ideally qualified for …
Recent trends and developments of PCR-based methods for the detection of food-borne Salmonella bacteria and Norovirus
In recent years, rapid detection methods such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) have been …
Post-magmatic processes recorded in bimodal chromitites of the East Chalkidiki meta-ultramafic bodies, Gomati and Nea Roda, Northern Greece
The meta-ultramafic bodies of Gomati and Nea Roda are situated in the Serbomacedonian Massif. They demonstrate bimodal character in …
Platinum Group Elements (PGE) Geochemistry and Mineralogy of Low Economic Potential (Rh-Pt-Pd)-Rich Chromitites from Ophiolite Complexes
This contribution provides an overview of platinum group elements (PGE) distribution and mineralogy in ophiolitic chromitites, which …
Genomic insights into rapid speciation within the world’s largest tree genus Syzygium
Species radiations, despite immense phenotypic variation, can be difficult to resolve phylogenetically when genetic change poorly …
Differential Impacts of Acacia Invasion on Nutrient Fluxes in Two Distinct Bornean Lowland Tropical Rain Forests
Invasive Acacia species can alter nutrient cycling processes in forest ecosystems, particularly affecting total litterfall production …
Computational modelling of plasticity-led evolution
Plasticity-led evolution is a form of evolution where a change in the environment induces novel traits via phenotypic plasticity, after …
Ag3PO4 and Ag3PO4–based visible light active photocatalysts: Recent progress, synthesis, and photocatalytic applications
Photocatalysis has been regarded as one of the promising technologies in treating pollutants. Visible light-driven photocatalysis has …
Label-Free Electrochemiluminescence Nano-aptasensor for the Ultrasensitive Detection of ApoA1 in Human Serum
A molybdenum sulfide/zirconium oxide/Nafion (MoS2/ZrO2/Naf) based electrochemiluminescence (ECL) aptasensor for the selective and …
Influence of Zr doping on Ag3PO4 for photocatalytic degradation of dyes and Cr(VI) reduction under visible light irradiation
In this study, pristine silver phosphate (Ag3PO4), 1, 3, and 5 at% Zr-doped Ag3PO4 have been synthesized using the precipitation …
Enhanced CO Gas Sensing with DFT Optimized PbS Loading on ZnO and CrZnO Nanocomposites
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a poisonous gas that is harmful at a certain dose, and monitoring of this gas is essential in some industries. …
Understanding and combating COVID-19 using the biology and chemistry of SARS-CoV-2
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Symptoms of COVID-19 …
Mathematical Properties of a Novel Graph-Theoretic Irregularity Index with Potential Applicability in QSPR Modeling
Irregularity indices are graph-theoretic parameters designed to quantify the irregularity in a graph. In this paper, we study the …
Elucidating the mechanical behavior of mafic rocks using quantitative microfabric and mineralogical data
The microfabric characteristics and mineralogical composition of rocks are of fundamental importance in understanding their engineering …
Covalent Organic Framework (C6N6) as a Drug Delivery Platform for Fluorouracil to Treat Cancerous Cells: A DFT Study
Continuous studies are being carried out to explore new methods and carrier surfaces for target drug delivery. Herein, we report the …
Chalcogenides and Chalcogenide-Based Heterostructures as Photocatalysts for Water Splitting
Chalcogenides are essential in the conversion of solar energy into hydrogen fuel due to their narrow band gap energy. Hydrogen fuel …
An Integrated Experimental and Theoretical Studies on the Corrosion Inhibition of Carbon Steel by Harmal Extracts
The corrosion inhibition effect of the three extracts from Harmal roots (HRE), leaves (HLE), and flowers (HFE) were studied for carbon …
Zr-doped silver niobates for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and Rhodamine B dyes
Pristine silver niobate and Zr-doped silver niobates as photocatalysts were synthesized by the sol-gel method. The synthesized samples …
Trends in the development of immunoassays for mycotoxins and food allergens using gold and carbon nanostructured material
Mycotoxins and food allergens are growing health concerns in the area of food safety. Accidental exposure to mycotoxins and food …
Phylogenomics and evolutionary history of Oreocnide (Urticaceae) shed light on recent geological and climatic events in SE Asia
Climate change and geological events have long been known to shape biodiversity, implying that these can likewise be viewed from a …
Phototunable Absorption and Nonlinear Optical Properties of Thermally Stable Dihydroazulene-Vinylheptafulvene Photochrome Pair
The UV-vis absorption characteristics and nonlinear optical properties of a series of substituted dihydroazulene …
Dynamics of Diffusion- and Immobilization-Limited Photocatalytic Degradation of Dyes by Metal Oxide Nanoparticles in Binary or Ternary Solutions
Photocatalytic degradation employing metal oxides, such as TiO2 nanoparticles, as catalysts is an important technique for the removal …
Co-limitation towards lower latitudes shapes global forest diversity gradients
The latitudinal diversity gradient (LDG) is one of the most recognized global patterns of species richness exhibited across a wide …