• Synergistic Regulation of Excited-State Electrons Enables Sunlight-Driven C―Br Bond Activation Through In Situ Polymerized Polyoxometalate-Gold Nanocluster Assemblies 

  Sahoo, S. R.; Handal, S.; Saha, S.; Topwal, D.; Mal, P.; Goswami, N. (Small, 22(36), 2026: 73713)

  While gold nanoclusters (AuNCs) offer unique molecule-like properties and discrete energy levels, their potential in photocatalysis remains largely untapped due to inherent stability and recombination issues. Herein, we ...
• Mineralogy and geochemistry of the magnetic fraction of combustion ash from Talcher coal (Angul district, Odisha, India) 

  Valentim, B.; Nayak, B.; Pereira, S.; Dash, N.; Font, E.; French, D.; Guedes, A.; Prusty, S.; Vieira, B. J. C.; Waerenborgh, J. C. (International Journal of Coal Geology, vol.326, 2026: 105111)

  India generates huge amounts of coal ash. The state of Odisha alone generates approximately 30 million tons of coal fly ash (CFA). About 80% of this material is used, and 6 to 7 million tons are landfilled. However, metals ...
• Recent Advances in High-Performance Bioinspired Sustainable Materials for Automotive Applications 

  Kumari, K.; Pradhan, S.; Mishra, M.; Barua, A.; Samantra, C.; Rout, T.; Priyadarshini, M. (Materials, vol.19(18), 2026: 1996-1944)

  Electrified mobility regulations and lifecycle emissions targets have increased the demand for lightweight structural materials in vehicle architectures. Bioinspired composite materials offer microstructural configurations ...
• Surface characterization and corrosion behavior of chitosan-HA coatings on Ti6Al4V using electrophoretic deposition 

  Pani, R.; Besra, L.; Roy, S.; Behera, R. R. (Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers Part C-Journal of Mechanical Engineering Science, vol.240(21), 2026: 8928-8942)

  This study investigates the development and characterization of hydroxyapatite (HA) and chitosan (CS) nanocomposite coatings on Ti6Al4V alloy using the electrophoretic deposition (EPD) technique. Titanium alloys, known for ...
• Quantitative Rigidity-Emission Correlation Enabled by Dynamic Nanocluster-Protamine Condensates 

  Mukhopadhyay, A.; Pradhan, D.; Rath, S.; Singh, A. K.; Rakshit, S.; Goswami, N. (Advanced Optical Materials, vol.14(40), 2026: 71932)

  Restricting molecular motions within metal nanocluster (NC) assemblies provides the structural rigidity necessary to suppress non-radiative decay and trigger robust aggregation-induced emission (AIE). Despite this long-standing ...
• High-temperature phase stability and TGO evolution in YSZ- LTA composite plasma-sprayed thermal barrier coatings 

  Sethi, S.; Mahapatra, S. K.; Behera, S.; Ponnam, V.; Sahu, S.; Tondepu, S.; Mantry, S.; Saha, S.; Besra, S. (Surfaces and Interfaces, 98, 2026: 110342)

  Yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ) is one of the most viable materials in thermal barrier coatings for its low thermal conductivity, high coefficient of thermal expansion and good thermal shock resistance. However, phase ...
• In-Depth Analysis of Silica Rejection From Low-Grade Dolomite Fines Using Dry and Wet Processing Methods 

  Tripathy, S. K.; Murthy, Y. R.; Angadi, S. I.; Rao, D. S. (Mining Metallurgy & Exploration, vol.43(5), 2026: 4909-4924)

  Dolomite is an important raw material for refractory and steelmaking industries; however, large quantities of low-grade dolomite fines are discarded as mine waste because of their high silica content. The present study ...
• Electrochemical Performance of Indian Loofah-Derived Carbon in Aqueous Electrolytes for Supercapacitor Electrode 

  Mohapatra, N.; Sankaran, K. J.; Praharaj, S.; Rout, D. (Particle & Particle Systems Characterization, vol.43(11), 2026: 70143)

  Tailoring the electrode-electrolyte combination is an important strategy for improving the charge storage kinetics of supercapacitive devices. Here, the effect of aqueous electrolytes (3 KOH, H2SO4, Na2SO4) on the ...
• Effect of Al Content on Microstructure and Corrosion Performance of Mg-2Sr Alloys in Different Saltwater Environments 

  Kumar, P.; Pradhan, B.; Joardar, H.; Poddar, P.; Ganguly, S. (Journal of Materials Engineering and Performance, vol.35(37), 2026: 39099-39122)

  The corrosion behavior of Mg-2.0Sr-xAl alloys with Al contents between 6 and 14 wt.% and minor alloying additions was systematically investigated to address the limited understanding of high-Al containing Mg-Sr systems. ...
• Advances in Precious and Critical Mineral Beneficiation and Extraction 

  Asamoah, R.; Bas, A. D.; Abaka-Wood, G.; Sanjay, K.; Addai-Mensah, J. (Minerals, vol.16(9), 2026: 878)

  With the increasing demand for valuable metals, advanced techniques are required for processing complex ore bodies and secondary metal sources or wastes (e.g., printed circuit boards). These complex ore bodies and secondary ...

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