Jinxing Shen , Zhangge She , Xuefeng Xu , Wanting Sun , Guangyuan Chen
{"title":"Microstructure and mechanical properties of controlled low-strength materials with recycled coarse aggregate and metro shield spoil for backfill applications","authors":"Jinxing Shen , Zhangge She , Xuefeng Xu , Wanting Sun , Guangyuan Chen","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101162","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101162","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, a sustainable approach is proposed for reusing metro shield spoil (MSS) by the incorporation of with demolition and renovation waste (DRW) to produce controlled low-strength material (CLSM) that complies with established engineering standards. With an orthogonal experimental design, the effects of various DRW content on the workability and mechanical properties of CLSM are systematically investigated. The findings demonstrate that the inclusion of DRW can remarkably enhance the particle distribution, leading to improvements in flowability and compressive strength. Particularly, the flowability of mixture can be increased from 155 mm to 230 mm, and the 28-day compressive strength reaches 1.81 MPa. Microstructure observation reveals that the introduction of DRW can bring about the change of pore structure, resulting in a more refined and optimized matrix. Additionally, a higher presence of calcium-silicate-hydrate (C–S–H) gel and ettringite can be detected, which is attributed to the sulfate content in DRW. This sulfate-induced formation leads to an increase in strength, further validating the suitability of DRW-modified MSS as a promising, eco-friendly solution to produce CLSM. This work provides the potential of this innovative material as a viable, sustainable construction solution to address both waste recycling and performance optimization in civil engineering applications.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101162"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144322802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bo Qin , Tong Zhang , Yanchao Liu , Zhentao Chen , Hang Gao , Yanze Du , Shuandi Hou , Jiajun Zheng
{"title":"Design and synthesis of core-shell Y zeolite: A tandem microreactor facilitating efficient and targeted conversion of heavy oil macromolecules","authors":"Bo Qin , Tong Zhang , Yanchao Liu , Zhentao Chen , Hang Gao , Yanze Du , Shuandi Hou , Jiajun Zheng","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101165","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101165","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Core-shell zeolites with a single crystal Y zeolite core and a polycrystalline shell composed of loosely accumulating nano-sized Y zeolite were designed and synthesized. The as-prepared samples were characterized by X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope, transmission electron microscope, infrared spectrum, nuclear magnetic resonance, UV-Raman spectra, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometer and nitrogen adsorption-desorption characterization. The factors affecting the formation of core-shell zeolite were investigated and discussed in details. The results suggested that the properties of the starting Y zeolite core not only affect the formation of core-shell zeolite, but also decide the Si/Al ratios of the shell zeolite. The results also revealed that the initial secondary growth of primary nanocrystals in shell likes the brims rather than the faces of core crystals, and the firstly formed amorphous “fences” along the brims of the crystal faces play a vital important role in fabricating the core-shell composite because the “fences” contribute to collecting more precursors on the crystals faces. After longed by Ni, Mo active metal, the as-synthesized core-shell structured Y zeolite was evaluated during the hydrocracking of vacuum gas oil (VGO). As compared with Ni(Mo)/Y catalyst, the Ni(Mo)/Y@NY catalysts as a tandem microreactor exhibited an excellent hydrocracking performance. Specially, Ni(Mo)/Y@NY-3-24 catalyst displayed a higher conversion efficiency for VGO oil, with an increase in heavy naphtha yield by 1.47 %, a decrease in dry gas yield by 0.47 %, and a reduction in the bureau of mines correlation index (BMCI) value of tail oil by 0.7. This suggests that the fabricated core-shell microreactor holds more advantages in the hierarchically cracking and targeted conversion of macromolecules or super macromolecules.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101165"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144322804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Malkeshkumar Patel , Md Arifur Rahman Barno , Jessica Barichello , Sanh Vo Thi , Seunghee Cho , Fabio Matteocci , Aldo Di Carlo , Ching-Ping Wong , Joondong Kim
{"title":"Water-driven photovoltaics: Enhancing performance through water media in the active layer","authors":"Malkeshkumar Patel , Md Arifur Rahman Barno , Jessica Barichello , Sanh Vo Thi , Seunghee Cho , Fabio Matteocci , Aldo Di Carlo , Ching-Ping Wong , Joondong Kim","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101158","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101158","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Complex design strategies aimed at mitigating optical and thermal losses have resulted in significant improvements in the photovoltaic (PV) technology. However, these strategies often entail increased processing time, device complexity, and system cost. To address these limitations, a simple water-immersion strategy for silicon solar cells is proposed in this study. The water layer, with a low refractive index and in direct contact with the solar cell, reduces Fresnel reflectance and enhances light trapping, leading to improved diode and photovoltaic characteristics. Under standard AM1.5 illumination, the commercial PV cells in air, steady water, and flowing water show power conversion efficiencies (PCEs) of 20.41 %, 23.42 %, and 22.87 %, respectively. With the optimal water depth, the cell in flowing water shows significantly enhanced and consistent onsite power generation, with the variation below 1 %. The immersion method also improves device performance across various light illumination wavelengths and intensities, maintaining a high PCE at 850 nm. The temperature of the solar cell in flowing water remained at 17 °C, ensuring high and reliable onsite power. This simple and cost-effective method presents as a promising high-performance and reliable strategy for solar power generation and may contribute significantly to the widespread deployment of renewable energy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101158"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144470286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Phan Quoc Khang Nguyen , Jojibabu Panta , Tosin Famakinwa , Richard (Chunhui) Yang , Samantha Snabes , Charlotte Craff
{"title":"Sustainable fused granulate fabrication: the effects of multiple recycling processes on mechanical properties of recycled polycarbonate","authors":"Phan Quoc Khang Nguyen , Jojibabu Panta , Tosin Famakinwa , Richard (Chunhui) Yang , Samantha Snabes , Charlotte Craff","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101166","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101166","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores the potential of polycarbonate (PC) using a novel 3D printing technique such as fused granulate fabrication (FGF), focusing on the effects of multiple recycling cycles on thermal stability, mechanical properties and microstructural integrity. Thermal stability analysis of FGF-printed recycled polycarbonate (rPC) shows a 12.5 % decrease in glass transition temperature (<em>T</em><sub><em>g</em></sub>) and slight degradation in onset degradation temperature <em>T</em><sub><em>onset</em></sub> after 10 recycling cycles. FTIR spectra shows initial improvements in the rPC structure after the 1<sup>st</sup> cycle, followed by degradation in subsequent cycles, confirming chain scission and reduced functional groups. Mechanical testing indicates that tensile strength increases from 54.96 MPa at the 1<sup>st</sup> cycle–68.59 MPa at the 3<sup>rd</sup> cycle due to improved polymer chain alignment but reduced significantly to 27.31 MPa by the 10<sup>th</sup> cycle due to degradation. The maximum flexural strength of 76.4 MPa was oberved at the 3<sup>rd</sup> cycleand then begins to decline from the 5<sup>th</sup> onwards. Impact strength shows a steady decrease, from 3.29 kJ/m<sup>2</sup> at the 1<sup>st</sup> cycle–2.4 kJ/m<sup>2</sup> at the 10<sup>th</sup> cycle, reflecting molecular breakdown and reduced ductility. Fracture surface analysis reveals a transition from ductile to brittle failure as the number of recycling cycles increased. In terms of 3D printing efficiency, FGF significantly reduced printing time compared to fused filament fabrication (FFF), with up to an 84 % time saving, demonstrating the FGF potential as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative for rPC. These results contribute to comprehensively understanding the trade-offs and benefits of using rPC in Additive Manufacturing, providing insights into the sustainable use of rPC for FGF-printed products.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101166"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144366953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"CuS–NiFe/NF nanoflowers mediated photothermal enhanced Fenton-like catalysis for wastewater treatment","authors":"Jinghua Li , Qinghao He , Jianbo Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101161","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101161","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, CuS with an appropriate band gap and high catalytic activity was synthesized on its surface using a one-step method that employed nickel foam as a precursor. Ultimately, the CuS–NiFe/NF catalyst was successfully produced. The catalysts were characterized through various analytical techniques, including scanning electron microscopy (SEM), high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and X-ray diffraction (XRD). When driven by near-infrared light, low-concentration CuS–NiFe/NF solutions can elevate the temperature by nearly 60° Celsius. The introduction of high bandgap CuS into the material enhances its photothermal performance. Meanwhile, the simultaneous presence of Cu and Fe atoms promotes the electron migration rate, exhibiting superior dye degradation capability across all evaluated parameters. Even after multiple uses, it maintains photothermal stability and resistance to degradation. More importantly, both CuS–NiFe/NF and its degradation products are environmentally friendly, demonstrating substantial potential for practical applications. This catalyst provides a novel approach for wastewater treatment.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101161"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144322803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mingwei Wang , Yunzhi Tan , Dean Sun , Chong Wang , Jun Wu , Huajun Ming
{"title":"Hydro-mechanical behaviour of phosphogypsum-based water-absorbent polymers in wastewater sludge","authors":"Mingwei Wang , Yunzhi Tan , Dean Sun , Chong Wang , Jun Wu , Huajun Ming","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101157","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101157","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Ultra-high water content is generally presented in wastewater sludge, and rapid water removal during disposal is the key to recycling. This study aims to explore a novel approach for rapidly reducing the ultra-high water content of sludge using a phosphogypsum-based water-absorbent polymer (PG-WAP), synthesized from phosphogypsum (PG), ordinary Portland cement (OPC), and ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS). Firstly, bentonite was selected as an additive to enhance the degree of pozzolanic reaction in PG-WAP. Then, the effectiveness of PG-WAP for drying sludge is evaluated using water absorption measurements and unconfined compressive strength (USC) tests, and the water absorption mechanisms are revealed by X-ray diffraction (XRD), thermal analysis (TGA), and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). Finally, the economic benefits of PG-WAP for drying sludge were assessed and compared with conventional drying methods. The results indicate that PG-WAP demonstrates an excellent drying effect, with an average water absorption rate of 53 %. Microstructure characterization shows that the synergy between bentonite and PG leads to the formation of non-expansive AFt, which enhances structural integrity and mitigates the strength reduction associated with high PG content. Moreover, PG-WAP combined with PG-based solidification agent, enables simultaneous drying and solidification of sludge in a single mixing process.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101157"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144312775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
B.S. Srujana , A. Pramitha , Ranjeet Kumar Mishra , Mahesh P. Suryawanshi , Y. Raviprakash
{"title":"Two-dimensional molybdenum oxides and sulfides for energy systems: Toward efficient and eco-friendly solutions","authors":"B.S. Srujana , A. Pramitha , Ranjeet Kumar Mishra , Mahesh P. Suryawanshi , Y. Raviprakash","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101156","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101156","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Two-dimensional (2D) molybdenum-based compounds, including molybdenum oxides and sulfides, offer a promising alternative to traditional materials for energy storage and conversion due to their abundance, less toxicity, high electrical conductivity, chemical stability, and tuneable redox properties. Despite the considerable potential, significant challenges remain in integration of these materials into practical energy devices. Addressing these challenges necessitate a thorough understanding and mitigation of interface-related phenomena such as charge transfer kinetics and ion diffusion limitations to optimize device performance and longevity. This review discusses the key issues and mitigation strategies for molybdenum oxides and sulfides in applications such as supercapacitors, batteries, electrocatalysis, photocatalysis, and solar cells. Additionally, the environmental impact and sustainability of large-scale production processes of these materials that warrant careful considerations, emphasizing resource utilization and waste management has been briefly summarized. Finally, we provide future perspectives and identified challenges, providing insights for further research in this field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101156"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144291441","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wei-Ting Lin , Yu-Shuo Lee , Wen-Yueh Yu , I-Chung Cheng
{"title":"Impregnated nanoporous copper as catalysts for the electrocatalytic hydrogenation of furfural","authors":"Wei-Ting Lin , Yu-Shuo Lee , Wen-Yueh Yu , I-Chung Cheng","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101154","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101154","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Electrochemical hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis (ECH) offer a sustainable approach for converting biomass-derived furfural (FF) into valuable products such as furfuryl alcohol (FOL) and 2-methylfuran (MF). However, challenges remain due to low Faradaic efficiency (FE), limited production rates, and competing hydrogen evolution reactions. In this study, nanoporous copper (NPC) was synthesized via dealloying of CuAl<sub>2</sub> to serve as an efficient catalyst support. Structural characterization confirmed its high surface area and distinct FCC crystalline facets. Compared to commercial Cu powder, NPC exhibited a 16-fold increase in electrochemical surface area, resulting in enhanced catalytic performance. At −1.00 V, the FE for FOL increased from 43.2 % to 83.0 %, HER was suppressed from 12.7 % to 0.6 %, and product yields improved by 4–6 times. Furthermore, bimetallic catalysts with 10 wt% Co, Ni, and Pd supported on NPC were investigated. Notably, 10Ni/NPC formed a Cu–Ni solid solution with FCC structure and significantly improved MF selectivity by 19.1 %, likely due to a Ni/Cu(111) surface favoring the hydrodeoxygenation pathway. These findings highlight the effectiveness of NPC in enhancing the ECH of FF and its potential as a tunable platform for bimetallic catalyst design.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101154"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144289028","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lena Fiedler , Tien-Ching Ma , Birk Fritsch , Martin Dierner , Darius Hoffmeister , Carmen Rubach , Johannes Will , Thomas Przybilla , Erdmann Spiecker , Dominik Dworschak , Karl J.J. Mayrhofer , Andreas Hutzler
{"title":"Stainless steel 316L as bipolar plate material in proton exchange membrane water electrolyzer: The influence of potential and temperature on dissolution stability","authors":"Lena Fiedler , Tien-Ching Ma , Birk Fritsch , Martin Dierner , Darius Hoffmeister , Carmen Rubach , Johannes Will , Thomas Przybilla , Erdmann Spiecker , Dominik Dworschak , Karl J.J. Mayrhofer , Andreas Hutzler","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101155","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101155","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Stainless steel is a possible candidate for replacing titanium-based bipolar plates to reduce the cost of proton exchange membrane water electrolyzers. However, stainless steel is suspected to dissolve which could harm the system. Herein, we investigate the influence of applied potentials and temperatures on the dissolution stability of stainless steel (316L) in deionized (DI) water (pH ≈ 7) and highly diluted H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub> (pH ≈ 3) utilizing a scanning flow cell coupled on-line to an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (SFC-ICP-MS). In H<sub>2</sub>SO<sub>4</sub>, the applied potentials critically influence the dissolution rates of 316L. Detrimental dissolution is observed at the open circuit potential, whereas dissolution is minimal in a potential window between 0.76 and 0.96 V. Temperature enhances the dissolution of 316L, especially due to a reduced stability of Cr. In DI water, the stability of 316L remains widely independent of potential and temperature, with dissolution rates remaining at an overall low level. Complementary scanning- and transmission electron microscopy reveal corrosion phenomena after electrochemical measurements in pH 3. Our results provide insights into factors influencing the stability of 316L and emphasize the importance of testing conditions that accurately mimic real-operations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101155"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144470289","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anshuman Jakhmola , Farshad Moradi Kashkooli , Kevin Rod , Monika Lodyga , Jahangir (Jahan) Tavakkoli , Michael C. Kolios
{"title":"Green synthesis of cannabinoids loaded gold nanoparticles displaying enhanced anti-cancer properties","authors":"Anshuman Jakhmola , Farshad Moradi Kashkooli , Kevin Rod , Monika Lodyga , Jahangir (Jahan) Tavakkoli , Michael C. Kolios","doi":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101153","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.mtsust.2025.101153","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the anti-cancer potential of cannabinoids loaded onto gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) for targeted cancer treatment. We adopted a multifaceted approach to explore and design this nano system, encompassing its synthesis, physicochemical characterization, stability assessment, and evaluation of anticancer efficacy in 2D and 3D <em>in vitro</em> models. In this research, we have demonstrated that two highly hydrophobic phytocannabinoids like delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), can be loaded on the surface of AuNPs with a one-pot synthesis protocol using trisodium citrate and <span>l</span>-tyrosine as a reducing and stabilizing agents. <span>l</span>-tyrosine plays a crucial role in cannabinoid loading, stability, and shelf life of the AuNPs. After synthesis, the cannabinoid-loaded nanoparticles were characterized with UV–vis spectroscopy, dynamic light scattering (DLS), dark field hyperspectral microscopy, and electron microscopy. The AuNPs function as a scaffold for the attachment and enhanced transport of both cannabinoids inside cancer cells, thus increasing their bioavailability. Hyperspectral microscopy was used to confirm AuNPs uptake. IC<sub>50</sub> values in SK-BR-3 human breast cancer cell line for both THC and CBD loaded onto AuNPs were lower by 70.75 % and 37.04 % than those of the aqueous suspension of pure molecules. Compared to the aqueous suspension of pure cannabinoids, this approach induced and enhanced cancer cell death more efficiently. This enhanced efficacy was associated with a decline in cell viability, which is attributed to apoptosis, as indicated by flow cytometry results. Our findings offer a significant step towards the green design and utilization of AuNPs to deliver cannabinoids into cells efficiently.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":18322,"journal":{"name":"Materials Today Sustainability","volume":"31 ","pages":"Article 101153"},"PeriodicalIF":7.1,"publicationDate":"2025-06-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144307970","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}