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Research & science The Role of Economic, Social, and Governance Readiness for Climate Change Adaptation in Improving Agricultural Productivity: Evidence From Sub‐Saharan Africa Sustainable Development, EarlyView. Sustainable Development (Wiley) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science ‘Sustainable Development’ or ‘Development Sustainability’? A Corpus Linguistic Analysis of Hong Kong Legislative Discourse (2016–2021) Sustainable Development, EarlyView. Sustainable Development (Wiley) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Sulfur–Fluoride Exchangeable Moiety‐Integrated Mediator of Benzenesulfonyl Fluoride Additives in Low‐Electrolyte Lithium–Sulfur Batteries ChemSusChem, Volume 19, Issue 14, 29 July 2026. ChemSusChem (Wiley) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Heterogeneous Organocatalytic Synthesis of Propargylic Esters Using a Polymer‐Supported N‐Heterocyclic Carbene ChemSusChem, Volume 19, Issue 14, 29 July 2026. ChemSusChem (Wiley) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Rapid Decoupled Electrochemical Reduction of CO2 to Syngas ChemSusChem, Volume 19, Issue 14, 29 July 2026. ChemSusChem (Wiley) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science A Novel Two‐Step Conversion of Lignin‐Derived Phenol to Benzene Through Hydrogenation and Dehydrogenation ChemSusChem, Volume 19, Issue 14, 29 July 2026. ChemSusChem (Wiley) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Deep Eutectic Solvent‐Type Mixture as a Green Catalyst in the Solvent‐Free Cycloaddition of CO2 and Epoxides ChemSusChem, Volume 19, Issue 14, 29 July 2026. ChemSusChem (Wiley) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Adjusting the Composition of Novel Earth‐Abundant Transition Metal‐Based Oxide Nanoparticles for Electrocatalytic Oxygen Evolution Reaction ChemSusChem, Volume 19, Issue 14, 29 July 2026. ChemSusChem (Wiley) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Longitudinal Impacts of Forest Loss on Bartonella and Hemotropic Mycoplasma Dynamics in Vampire Bats Within a Fragmented Habitat - Wiley Online Library Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Issue Information - Wiley & Sons Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Global threats, local opportunities: ice-related landforms provide refugia for high-elevation plants and arthropods - Wiley & Sons Journal of Industrial Ecology (Wiley) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Application of Bioisosteres in the Design and Discovery of FDA-Approved Drugs and Advanced Clinical Candidates - ACS Publications ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering (ACS) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Sustainable and Resilient Supply Networks: Digitalisation, Regulation and Climate Vulnerability in a Global Context Business Strategy and the Environment, EarlyView. Business Strategy and the Environment (Wiley) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Reimagining ownership and governance for carbon dioxide removal (CDR): exploring existing alternative models to advance equity and justice Volume 17, Issue 1, December 2026 . Carbon Management (Taylor & Francis) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Net-zero feasibility of offshore oil and gas platforms under alternative decarbonization policy scenarios Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Efficient and scalable photochemical coupling of pinacol and aza-pinacol in continuous-flow Nature subject feed — Sustainability · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Functional and genomic potential of microbial communities in TNT-contaminated sediments at a historical submarine wreck Communications Earth & Environment (Nature Portfolio) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science A stochastic fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making framework to develop city 5.0 based on circular economy and industry 5.0 This study develops a hybrid stochastic fuzzy decision-making framework to identify the most effective strategies for smart city development by integrating circular economy principles with Industry 5.0 (I5.0) dimensions, including sustainability, resilience, human centricity, and digitalization. The proposed framework, termed Circular Economy-based Smart City 5.0 (CESC5.0), supports strategic u… Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science SCR catalysts for municipal solid waste incineration: deactivation mechanisms and poisoning resistance Accelerating urbanization increases municipal solid waste (MSW) generation. MSW incineration is widely adopted, but the flue gas contains high concentrations of nitrogen oxides, dioxins, acid gases such as HCl and SO 2 , alkali metals (e.g., K and Na), and heavy metals (e.g., Pb and As), which severely deactivate commercial V 2 O 5 − WO 3 /TiO 2 selective catalytic reduction (SCR) denitration c… Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Environmental impact of alkali-activated materials using fly ash vitrified slag from municipal solid waste and ground granulated blast furnace slag: a life cycle assessment This study comprehensively evaluates the environmental footprint and production economics of alkali-activated materials (AAMs) as a sustainable alternative to ordinary Portland cement (OPC). A life cycle assessment (LCA), grounded in industrial operational data from a cement production facility, was conducted to quantify key environmental impact categories. Results demonstrate that AAM producti… Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy (Springer) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Extraction and Characterization of Calamus guruba Buch.-Ham. ex Mart. Fibers as Sustainable Reinforcement Material In polymer-based composites, new natural fibers will help create new reinforcing materials and possible fiber applications. In this work, the mechanical, chemical, morphological, and thermal properties of extracted Calamus guruba Buch.-Ham. Ex Mart. Plant fibers are examined. Tensile testing, chemical component analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microsco… Materials Circular Economy (Springer) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science The potential of four legume trees for mercury phytoremediation and the role of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi Artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) in low- and middle-income countries often lacks adequate safety measures, leading to significant health risks and environmental mercury pollution. Phytoremediation, a plant-based method that utilizes plants to accumulate soil-borne contaminants such as heavy metals, has been verified to restore land for ecosystem services or even future farming. Ther… Environmental Science and Pollution Research (Springer) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Self-Degradable Temporary Plugging Agent Based on Dynamic Covalent Bond-Crosslinked Double-Network Hydrogels In this study, a double network hydrogel crosslinked via dynamic covalent bonds was developed. At room temperature, the material existed as a low-viscosity solution with excellent fluidity; as temperature increased to a specific threshold (80 °C), it underwent sol-gel transition and formed a stable gel with considerable mechanical integrity within two hours. This gelation time aligns well … Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Soybean Molasses as a Feedstock for Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) Production by Mixed Microbial Cultures: Effects of the Organic Loading Rate Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are fully biodegradable polyesters synthesized by microorganisms from renewable carbon sources, including agro-industrial residues. Soy molasses, a carbohydrate-rich by-product of soybean processing, can be fermented to produce organic acids suitable for PHA production. The established process to produce PHA using mixed microbial cultures (MMC) comprises three stages… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Effect of Solvent-Assisted Pretreatment on the Laccase-Mediated Polymerization of Pinus radiata Bark Tannins The transition toward environmentally responsible polymer production requires efficient strategies to transform renewable polyphenols into high-value biobased materials. However, enzymatic polymerization of tannins is often hindered by compositional variability in crude extracts, particularly by components that suppress laccase activity. This study demonstrates that solvent-assisted pretreatmen… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Preparation of an Eco-Friendly Amphiphilic Polymer and its Antifouling Coating for Combating Marine Biofouling Marine biofouling poses a significant challenge to marine facilities, increasing ship weight and fuel consumption. Developing efficient and environmentally friendly non-toxic antifouling materials is a current research hotspot to replace traditional toxic coatings. A polyethylene glycol-dimethyldiohexosilane-polymethyl trifluoropropyl siloxane (PEG-DMDES-PMTFPS) polymer was first prepared using… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Effect of Mild Extraction with a Eutectic Solvent on the Properties of Films Derived from Fish Gelatin The functional properties of gelatin-based films can be affected by the natural source of gelatin and by the way in which it is obtained from this source. The present work explores the influence of a mild extraction method, comprising maceration with an aqueous eutectic solvent (urea:sodium acetate trihydrate, 60:40) followed by warm water extraction, in films based on fish skin gelatin. These … Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Soft Segment Engineering of Bio-Based Poly(propylene 2,5-furandicarboxylate) for Enhanced Toughness and Spinnability Furan-based polyesters are attractive biobased alternatives to petroleum-derived materials, but their practical use is often limited by intrinsic brittleness, slow crystallization, and narrow processing tolerance for fiber applications. In this study, a soft-segment engineering strategy was developed by incorporating poly(tetramethylene ether) glycol (PTMEG) into poly(propylene 2,5-furandicarbo… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Enzymatic Degradation of Thin Polyester Films Studied by In-situ ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy The increasing presence of micro- and nanoplastics in the environment underscores the need for effective polymer degradation strategies and related analytics. Here we present model studies on the enzymatic degradation of polyester materials relevant for environmental protection and recycling using ATR-FTIR spectroscopy. Thin (45–59 nm) and thick (92–113 nm) poly(ethyleneterephthalate)… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Eco-friendly Development of Chitosan Xanthate-modified(CSXAN) Hydrogel for Effective Removal of Co(II) ion and Methylene Blue Dye from Water: Adsorption and Catalytic behaviour The limited availability of multifunctional biopolymer-based hydrogels capable of removing both heavy metal ions and dyes remains a significant challenge, as most reported systems focus on single-pollutant adsorption and rely mainly on conventional functional groups. In the present study, we designed a Chitosan Xanthate-modified hydrogel (CSXAN hydrogel) incorporating diverse active sites to en… Journal of Polymers and the Environment (Springer) · 11 Jul 2026 Research & science Berkeley Talks: When we talk to AI, what are we talking to? NYU philosopher David Chalmers explores how modern large language models challenge our traditional views of identity and ethics by generating short-lived, conversational "selves" rather than operating as a single, permanent mind. UC Berkeley News · 10 Jul 2026 Research & science Dateline Rice for July 10, 2026 - Rice University Rice University News · 10 Jul 2026 Research & science Extreme precipitation in Central Asia connected to drought in mainland Southeast Asia - Rice University Rice University News · 10 Jul 2026 Research & science Visible light triggers three-step cascade to make 3D drug-like molecules A team led by chemist Frank Glorius, a professor at the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the University of Münster, has developed a new light-driven reaction sequence. In this triple catalysis, one reaction step triggers the next like three dominoes in a row, toppling one after the other. The molecular transformations occur sequentially in a single reaction vessel. Such one-pot synthesis is co… Phys.org — Materials Science tag feed · 10 Jul 2026 Research & science New 3D COF structure could help tune porous materials for batteries and cleanup A research team synthesized and determined the structure of a borate-linked 3D crystalline covalent organic framework, TCTP-COF, via electron diffraction for the first time. These findings will help scientists determine the structure-property relationships for other 3D COFs and facilitate their tuning for advanced applications. Phys.org — Materials Science tag feed · 10 Jul 2026 Research & science China takes a page from SpaceX and recaptures the first stage of a rocket to reuse it China successfully recaptured the first stage of a rocket after a launch on Friday in a breakthrough for the country's space program, state media said. Phys.org — recycling search feed · 10 Jul 2026 Research & science Artificial hand reproduces human gestures using memory written into light-responsive polymers Danqing Liu from Eindhoven University of Technology explores how interactions with digital systems can be improved through the sense of touch. To achieve this, she develops advanced liquid crystal polymers that respond to light. Her work has recently been published in two scientific journals, Science Advances and Matter & Light. Phys.org — Materials Science tag feed · 10 Jul 2026 Research & science NSF plans cuts to core science programmes to fund White House initiative - Nature Nature subject feed — Environmental Sciences · 10 Jul 2026 Research & science This is what Andy Burnham’s devolution plans need to consider – expert panel Our experts explain how devolution in the UK has worked in practice – and what needs to change. University of Birmingham — The Conversation institution feed · 10 Jul 2026 Research & science Special food additive that helps prevent weight gain is approved - Imperial College London Imperial College London News · 10 Jul 2026