by Geise Camila Ribeiro  , Pedro Fernandes  , Floriatan Santos Costa  and Sandra Aparecida de Assis

Received: 14 December 2025;  Published: 21 August 2026;  doi: 10.21926/cr.2603010

The rising demand for enzymes with improved properties has driven continuous developments in enzyme technology, including enzymatic formulation. Enzyme formulation primarily aims to minimize losses in enzymatic activity during transport, storage and use. One strategy to mitigate enzyme inactivation is to include stabilizing agents or metal ions that preserve enzyme structure and activity. Thus, in this work, we evaluated stabilization strategies for β-glucosidase produced by the yeasts

by Maksut Samedinov  , Gulsin Arslan  and Idris Sargin

Received: 12 January 2026;  Published: 04 August 2026;  doi: 10.21926/cr.2603009

Peroxymonosulfate decomposition is crucial for environmental remediation, especially in degrading organic pollutants. Peroxymonosulfate can be oxidized by transition metals, generating hydroxyl and sulfate radicals that degrade pollutants. In this study, a heterogeneous catalyst (Fe₃O₄@N-MWCNT, a composite of Fe₃O₄ with nitrogen-doped multi-walled carbon nanotubes) was prepared, characterized (FT-IR, TEM, [...]

by Thiago Soares Penha  , Romulo Davi Albuquerque Andrade  and Paulo Anselmo Ziani Suarez

Received: 24 April 2026;  Published: 08 July 2026;  doi: 10.21926/cr.2603008

Chewing gum, typically discarded indiscriminately, is a significant source of urban solid waste with waste that persist for long period. When in contact with notoriously recyclable materials, it can hinder their recycling processes due to its high post-consumer adhesion, leaving only the non-soluble phase. This gum base is commonly composed of polyvinyl acetate (PVAc). In this context, considering what is done for the recycling of other polymers, the pyrolysis of discarded chewing gum was conduc [...]

by Felix Sunday Nworie  , Chiamaka Mbam  , Ogonna Ogwa  , Clinton Oroke  , Nkechi Eze  , Chioma Ike-Elechi  and Collins Chidiebere Igwe

Received: 05 April 2026;  Published: 01 July 2026;  doi: 10.21926/cr.2603007

In this study, iron(III) oxide-Chromolaena odorata leaf biochar nanocomposite (Fe₂O₃-COLBN) and silver oxide-Chromolaena odorata leaf biochar nanocomposite (Ag₂O-COLBN) were prepared and used for the treatment of well water for household use. The fabricated nanocomposites and the pyrolyzed Chromolena odorata leaf biochar were characterized using UV-Vis spectroscopy, [...]