STAM & STAM Methods

09/06/2026

This paper presents a novel approach integrating niobium-doped strontium titanate (Nb:STO) thin films with Si-based micro-thermoelectric generators (µTEGs), aiming for sustainable power in low-energy electronics. Enhanced thermal management significantly increased power output, highlighting the promise of oxide-integrated µTEGs for autonomous devices.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2026.2665920

04/06/2026

This study investigates the electronic structure of the Kagome metal RbV₃Sb₅, revealing how charge-density-wave (CDW) suppression under pressure affects carrier mobility and superconductivity. High-mobility carriers correlate with superconductivity, highlighting their role in pairing mechanisms. This work deepens our understanding of topological materials and superconducting behavior.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2026.2675214

03/06/2026

This review introduces "optochemistry"—a new field at the intersection of optics and chemistry that focuses on light as a wave or beam rather than photons. Covering advances from optical fibers and lasers to chiral molecules and ultra-sensitive sensing, the paper envisions optochemistry driving future innovations in science and technology.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2026.2665926

27/05/2026

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Engineered carbon-based nanomaterials can interfere with the aggregation of misfolded proteins linked to neurodegenerative diseases, offering a new direction for future therapeutic exploration.

18/05/2026

This study develops a CNT-based air-electrode with a hierarchical pore structure, enabling lithium–air batteries (LABs) to operate efficiently under atmospheric O₂. The architecture prevents pore clogging, supports uniform oxygen intake, and achieves high energy density and extended cycle life, marking a key advance toward practical LABs for ambient environments.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2026.2658329

15/05/2026

This study presents an interpretable Bayesian framework that uses X-ray diffraction (XRD) peak features to estimate the tensile modulus of recycled polypropylene (rPP) blends. By linking XRD descriptors to mechanical properties, the method enables uncertainty-aware, nondestructive grading of heterogeneous rPP, supporting better reuse and quality control.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1080/27660400.2026.2662046

13/05/2026

This study introduces a self-supported Sb-modified porous lamellar zincophilic electrode (Sb-pZn) that enables reversible, dendrite-free, and high-performance Zn anodes for aqueous alkaline zinc–air batteries. The engineered structure ensures uniform Zn deposition, boosting cycle life and efficiency and offering a practical path forward for durable post-lithium batteries.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2026.2658327

12/05/2026

This study reports the synthesis and evaluation of graphene quantum dots (GQDs) as modulators of α-synuclein aggregation in synucleinopathies like Parkinson’s disease and MSA. GQDs showed biocompatibility and effectively reduced ASN fibril formation across in vitro, neuronal, and in vivo models—highlighting their potential as innovative biomaterials for neurodegenerative disease intervention.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2026.2662693

11/05/2026

This review highlights advances in polymeric soft materials—such as hydrogels, particles, and interfaces—that harness molecular recognition to trigger macroscopic changes and functional outputs. By integrating recognition moieties and coupling mechanisms, these smart materials offer applications from drug delivery to biosensing, bridging biological specificity and material design.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2026.2664156

08/05/2026

This study explores the electrochemical reactivity of various organic molecules on electrodes to better understand catalyst poisoning during electrolytic synthesis for energy carriers. Findings reveal that while −OH groups have minimal impact, −NH₂ and C=O groups trigger polymerization and significantly degrade non-noble metal anodes. These insights advance catalyst and electrode design for efficient energy systems.
🔗 https://doi.org/10.1080/14686996.2026.2653417