Deeping Insight of Weakly Solvating Halogen-Free Electrolyte in Enhancing the Electrochemical Performance of Magnesium-Sulfur Batteries.

Magnesium-sulfur (Mg-S) batteries offer a promising energy storage system due to their high theoretical capacity. However, the sluggish conversion reaction kinetics and the shuttle effect of magnesium polysulfides hinder their practical application. The high charge density of the divalent Mg cations leads to slow kinetics caused by significant electrostatic interactions between Mg and its surrounding solvent and anion species.

Eco-conscious upcycling of sugarcane bagasse into flexible polyurethane foam for mechanical & acoustic relevance.

This study explores the use of sugarcane bagasse (SCB), a byproduct of sugarcane processing, as a bio-filler in the production of flexible polyurethane foam (FPU), focusing on its benefits for both the environment and the economy. By varying the inclusion of SCB waste from 1 to 6 wt%, the research aims to enhance the FPU's mechanical and acoustic characteristics. Techniques such as Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and field emission scanning electron microscopy (FESEM) were utilized to analyze the chemical structure and surface characteristics of both SCB and the FPU/SCB composites.

RETRACTED: Alhakamy et al. Optimized Ellagic Acid-Ca Pectinate Floating Beads for Gastroprotection against Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Injury in Rats. 2020, , 1006.

The journal retracts the article, "Optimized Ellagic Acid-Ca Pectinate Floating Beads for Gastroprotection against Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Injury in Rats" [...

Capsaicin ameliorate pulmonary fibrosis via antioxidant Nrf-2/ PPAR- γ pathway activation and inflammatory TGF-β1/ NF-κB/COX II pathway inhibition.

Bleomycin is an effective antibiotic with a significant anticancer properties, but its use is limited due to its potential to induce dose-dependent pulmonary fibrosis. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the therapeutic potential of Capsaicin as an additional treatment to enhance patient tolerance to Bleomycin compared to the antifibrotic drug Pirfenidone. Pulmonary fibrosis was induced in rats through by a single intratracheal Bleomycin administration in day zero, followed by either Capsaicin or Pirfenidone treatment for 7 days.

RETRACTED: Ahmed et al. Omega-3 Self-Nanoemulsion Role in Gastroprotection against Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Injury in Rats. 2020, , 140.

The journal retracts the article, "Omega-3 Self-Nanoemulsion Role in Gastroprotection against Indomethacin-Induced Gastric Injury in Rats" [...