RSC – RSC Adv. latest articles- Introduction to the RSC Advances Emerging Investigators Series 2024 November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43036-43037DOI: 10.1039/D5RA90117K, Editorial Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Fabienne Dumoulin, Shirley NakagakiProfessor Fabienne Dumoulin and Professor Shirley Nakagaki are delighted to introduce the RSC Advances Emerging Investigators Series, which highlights some of the very best work of early career researchers.The content of this […]Fabienne Dumoulin
- Utilization of a biosorbent derived from plant residues for the treatment of water contaminated with rhodamine B: preparation and characterization November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43038-43052DOI: 10.1039/D5RA07130E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Ahlem Sarra Saadi, Djihane Slimane Ben Ali, Salim BousbaAn eco-friendly biosorbent made from oak shells was developed and used to remove rhodamine B from water, showing the promise of natural waste materials for sustainable wastewater […]Ahlem Sarra Saadi
- Toward a thermodynamic stability order of the phosphorus allotropes November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43028-43035DOI: 10.1039/D5RA06696D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Laura Bonometti, Giuseppe Sansone, Marcos Rivera-Almazo, Denis Usvyat, Antti J. Karttunen, Lorenzo MaschioIn this work, we investigate through quantum–mechanical calculations the relative stability of white-γ, white-β, fibrous red, violet, and orthorhombic black phosphorus allotropes, a […]Laura Bonometti
- Ion transport dynamics and cation mobility in hydrothermally synthesized MXene-NiWO4 composite electrodes for advanced energy storage November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43174-43186DOI: 10.1039/D5RA07538F, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Sana Ullah Asif, Aqsa Nadeem, Savera Bibi, Muhammad Ehsan Mazhar, Abdul Shakoor, Majed M. Alghamdi, Shahid Atiq, Asma Rasheed, Adel A. El-Zahhar, Farooq Ahmad, Muhammad Ahmed KhanExcessive consumption of fossil fuels over the years has […]Sana Ullah Asif
- Novel pyrrolo[2,1-a]isoquinoline aryl ketones attenuate carbon nanotube-induced acute lung injury through NF-κB pathway inhibition November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43003-43012DOI: 10.1039/D5RA05055C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Guo-Liang Qiu, Jing Zhang, Zongze Yao, Wei Shao, Jiahong Ma, Hua-Li Qin, Wenjian TangNovel pyrrolo[2,1-a]isoquinoline aryl ketones 3g and 3k represent promising anti-inflammatory candidates for SWCNT-induced pulmonary injury, functioning through NF-κB pathway regulation.The content of […]Guo-Liang Qiu
- Circular economy approaches to microbially-induced carbonate precipitation for bioprocessing of geothermal brine for lithium recovery November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43263-43274DOI: 10.1039/D5RA06824J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Mohammed Rehmanji, Alastair Skeffington, Karen A. Hudson-Edwards, Laura NewsomeGraphical representation of microbially induced carbonate precipitation by Sporosarcina pasteurii selectively removes divalent cations from geothermal brine, enabling sustainable lithium retention through a circular bioeconomy route.The content […]Mohammed Rehmanji
- Linear and nonlinear optical properties of boron phosphide nanotubes: insights into third-harmonic generation and magneto-optical tunability November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43141-43154DOI: 10.1039/D5RA06145H, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Raad ChegelZigzag boron-phosphide nanotubes show radius-dependent shifts in third-harmonic generation, while axial magnetic fields induce controllable splitting of the resonances.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryRaad Chegel
- Mechanistic insights into N2 activation by RhCo3 via d–d orbital coupling November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43187-43197DOI: 10.1039/D5RA06945A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.JingJing Wu, HaiXiong Shi, YongCheng WangThe RhCo3 catalyst exhibits bimetallic synergy and spin effects via Rh–Co d–d orbital coupling, facilitating efficient N2 activation for ammonia synthesis in the septet state.The content of this RSS Feed […]JingJing Wu
- Synergistic compatibilization of PA12/PPO blends by PPO-g-MA and graphene oxide: mechanical, thermal, and flame-retardant properties November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43085-43094DOI: 10.1039/D5RA06435J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Pham The Long, Nguyen Thi Ngoan, Vu Thi Hoang Anh, Nguyen Huu Dat, Nguyen Vu Giang, Tran Thi Y Nhi, Luong Nhu HaiSchematic description of the synergistic compatibility mechanism of GO and PPO-g-MA in PA12/PPO […]Pham The Long
- Genetic algorithm-accelerated computational discovery of liquid crystal polymers with enhanced optical properties November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43161-43173DOI: 10.1039/D5RA04477D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Jianing Zhou, Yuge Huang, Arman Boromand, Keian Noori, Lafe Purvis, Chulwoo Oh, Lu Lu, Zachary W. Ulissi, Vahe Gharakhanyan, Xinyue ZhangWe employ a genetic algorithm to efficiently screen and optimize liquid crystal building blocks using […]Jianing Zhou
- Homopolymerization and copolymerization of ε-caprolactone and L-lactide organocatalyzed by carboxylic acids with mono-, di-, and tri-functionality November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43106-43119DOI: 10.1039/D5RA07333B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Juan Pablo Aldaba-Ramos, Miriam P. Barrera-Nava, José Bonilla Cruz, Alejandro Aparicio-Saguilán, Aurelio Ramírez-Hernández, José E. BáezCompounds derived from carboxylic acids were used as organocatalysts in the homopolymerization and copolymerization of lactones by the ring-opening polymerization […]Juan Pablo Aldaba-Ramos
- Resistance components of liquid thermoelectric converter composed of [Fe(CN)6]3−/[Fe(CN)6]4− aqueous electrolyte and graphite-dispersing electrodes November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43304-43311DOI: 10.1039/D5RA07066J, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.Soshi Fukuda, Yutaka MoritomoThe electrochemical impedance spectroscopy of ferri/ferro LTE revealed that the mass transfer process is the main rate-limiting factor (Rdif ≫ Rct).The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistrySoshi Fukuda
- Determining trace amounts of zinc in environmental and biological samples using solid-phase spectrophotometry November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43293-43303DOI: 10.1039/D5RA06441D, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Fahad M. Alminderej, Muneera Alrasheedi, Alaa M. Younis, Alaa S. Amin, Hesham H. El-FekyAn eco-friendly analytical system utilizing solid-phase spectrophotometry is established for zinc quantification in environmental and biological samples.The content of this RSS Feed […]Fahad M. Alminderej
- Biowaste-derived porous nano-carbon-supported transition metal borides as efficient electrocatalysts for alkaline water splitting: a waste-to-wealth approach November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43275-43283DOI: 10.1039/D5RA05923B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.B. Sirichandana, R. Silviya, Uraiwan Sirimahachai, Nainesh Patel, Gurumurthy HegdeCost-effective, activation-free porous nanocarbon derived from biowaste is used as support for transition metal borides, forming an efficient electrocatalyst for alkaline water splitting and highlighting a […]B. Sirichandana
- Green chemistry spotlight: metal-free organic transformations mediated by potassium persulfate November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43198-43237DOI: 10.1039/D5RA06175J, Review Article Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Rapelly Venkatesh, Priyanka ChaudharyPotassium persulfate mediated metal-free oxidative transformations.The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of ChemistryRapelly Venkatesh
- Synthesis of Ag@Co–NiFe2O4/GO nanocomposites for photocatalysis: X-ray peak profiling, electromagnetic and optical properties November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43238-43262DOI: 10.1039/D5RA01475A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Shahanaz Parvin, Md. Lutfor Rahman, Faisal Islam Chowdhury, Bristy Biswas, Md. Farid Ahmed, Moksodur Rahman, Md. Al-Amin, Md. Kamrul Hossain, Shirin Akter Jahan, Nahid SharminSynthesis of Co0.5Ni0.5Fe2O4 nanoparticles and their composites with silver (Ag) and […]Shahanaz Parvin
- Investigating the applicability of HEPES–AuNPs for SERS measurements on individual functional red blood cells in saline November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,42931-42941DOI: 10.1039/D5RA03011K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Cheviri Ghanashyam, Panchanil Sarmah, Anil Kumar Pal, Aseefhali BankapurThe study demonstrates that vortex beam trapping and HEPES-AuNPs can overcome the challenges associated with SERS of live cell membranes in physiological media, such as saline, as […]Cheviri Ghanashyam
- Two new dammarane-type triterpenoids and other constituents from Gymnosporia diversifolia with anti-inflammatory and cytotoxic activities November 6, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,43284-43292DOI: 10.1039/D5RA07080E, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Hanh Nhu Thi Hoang, Linh Thuy Thi Tran, The-Huan Tran, Nghia Ai Thi Doan, Hung Quoc Vo, Duyen Ngoc Thi Nguyen, Hoai Thi Nguyen, Anh Tuan Le, Hien Minh Nguyen, Duc Viet HoEighteen compounds, including […]Hanh Nhu Thi Hoang
- The lysine degradation pathway analyzed with 1H-NMR-targeted metabolomics of MG63 cells on poly(L-lactide)-based scaffolds November 5, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,42614-42629DOI: 10.1039/D5RA05954B, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Zulka Ziblim, Zhonglin Liu, Boontharika Thapsukhon, Churdsak Jaikang, Giatgong Konguthaithip, Vachira Choommongkol, Dheerawan Boonyawan, Jetsada RuangsuriyaA biomaterial is one of the key elements in tissue engineering, particularly for bone regeneration, as it withstands the human […]Zulka Ziblim
- Ternary nanocomposite ReMIL-CN (ReSe2@MIL-53(Fe)@g-C3N4) for energy storage and electroactive integrated H2O2 sensor application November 5, 2025RSC Adv., 2025, 15,42910-42930DOI: 10.1039/D5RA06541K, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence.Sohail Mumtaz, Sameerah I. Al-Saeedi, Saba Khalil, Abhinav Kumar, Amir Muhammad Afzal, M. A. Diab, Heba A. El-SabbanThe dual-functional potential of the ReMIL-CN nanocomposite material demonstrates remarkable electroactive behavior for advanced energy storage and highly […]Sohail Mumtaz
- Introduction to the RSC Advances Emerging Investigators Series 2024 November 6, 2025