Wykorzystanie odpadów biodegradowalnych do produkcji biogazu jako alternatywnego źródła energii odnawialnej by Marlena Owczuk, Dorota Wardzińska, Anna Zamojska-Jaroszewicz, Anna Matuszewska

“…One method, which is gaining increased importance around the world, is anaerobic digestion, for which biodegradable waste is a valuable source of raw material (Ryckebosch et al. 2011; Deublein, Steinhauser 2008). …”
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Health effects, environmental impacts, and photochemical degradation of selected surfactants in water by Sarah Hatfield Venhuis, Mehrab Mehrvar

“…Many studies have been done over the last three decades encompassing treatment, alternatives to non-biodegradable surfactants, and the environmental impact. …”
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Study of the Interplay Among Melt Morphology, Rheology and 3D Printability of Poly(Lactic Acid)/Poly(3-Hydroxybutyrate-Co-3-Hydroxyvalerate) Blends by Marco Costantini, Flavio Cognini, Roberta Angelini, Sara Alfano, Marianna Villano, Andrea Martinelli, David Bolzonella, Marco Rossi, Andrea Barbetta

“…Polymeric materials made from renewable sources that can biodegrade in the environment are attracting considerable attention as substitutes for petroleum-based polymers in many fields, including additive manufacturing and, in particular, Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM). …”
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Mycelium-Bound composites from agro-industrial waste for broadband acoustic absorption by Wenjing Sun, Sophie H. Strässle Zúñiga, Valentin Philippe, Louisa Rinaldi, Tiffany Abitbol

“…By using agro-industrial waste as the raw material, our approach demonstrates the potential for upcycling while maintaining an entirely biodegradable composition. The study highlights the flexibility in material composition and design, offering a pathway for further refinements to optimize acoustic performance.…”
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Optimising metallic coatings strategies for enhanced surface performance of bioresorbable polymeric stents by Ana M. Sousa, Ana M. Amaro, Ana P. Piedade

“…The metallic coatings were of biodegradable metals within the logic of a biodegradable invasive overall stent. …”
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Soil water repellency of two disturbed soils contaminated with different agricultural microplastics tested under controlled laboratory conditions by Železnikar Špela, Drobne Damjana, Hočevar Matej, Noč Matic, Pintar Marina

“…Soils were mixed with three different types of MP originating from agricultural mulch films: low-density polyethylene (LDPE), biodegradable polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT), and starch-based biodegradable plastics (Starch). …”
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Understanding the multifaceted nature of peptide hydrogels in biomedical research by Srestha Ghosh, Shinjini Chaudhuri, Subhabrata Guha, Gaurav Das

“…Among the various types of hydrogels, peptide-based hydrogels are most suited for biological applications due to their special features, which include biodegradability, mechanical stability, biocompatibility, capacity to retain more water, injectability, and elasticity like that of tissues. …”
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HealthTech Innovation in 2024: Romania’s Growing Ecosystem by Andreea DIMA, Rebeca POPA, Ariana-Anamaria CORDOȘ

“… This paper takes a brief look at the HealthTech startup scene in Romania in 2024 considering the global innovations such as Artificial Intelligence-driven diagnostics, biodegradable materials, and 3D printing for medical purpose. …”
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Basic Principles of Electrospinning, Mechanisms, Nanofibre Production, and Anticancer Drug Delivery by Ayodele Temidayo Odularu

“…The implication of this study is the application of some of the merits of ES nanofibres (biocompatability, biodegradability, low-cost production, small pore size, and ability to transport anticancer drug to the target cell or organ) to overcome the challenges experienced in the use of anticancer chemotherapeutic agents.…”
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Futuristic Developments and Applications in Endoluminal Stenting by Joel Ferreira-Silva, Renato Medas, Mohit Girotra, Monique Barakat, James H. Tabibian, Eduardo Rodrigues-Pinto

“…Our discussion specifically focuses on (i) biodegradable as well as (ii) irradiating and drug-eluting stents for esophageal, gastroduodenal, biliary, and colonic indications, (iii) endoscopic stenting in inflammatory bowel disease, and (iv) lumen-apposing metal stent.…”
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Research Progress in Deep Eutectic Solvent Extraction of Bioactive Substances from Animal-derived Processing By-products by BAI Haoxin, XU Weimin, MA Jingjing, GENG Zhiming, ZOU Ye, YANG Biao, YANG Jing, CHENG Mei, YAN Zheng, WANG Daoying, GU Xuedong

“…They possess great advantages, such as easy availability of raw materials, simple preparation, designable structure, and biodegradability and are therefore extensively used in the fields of chemistry, food and medicine. …”
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A bioabsorbable mechanoelectric fiber as electrical stimulation suture by Zhouquan Sun, Yuefan Jin, Jiabei Luo, Linpeng Li, Yue Ding, Yu Luo, Yan Qi, Yaogang Li, Qinghong Zhang, Kerui Li, Haibo Shi, Shankai Yin, Hongzhi Wang, Hui Wang, Chengyi Hou

“…In this context, we designed a passive and biodegradable mechanoelectric suture. The suture consists of multi-layer coaxial structure composed of (poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid), polycaprolactone) and magnesium to allow safe degradation. …”
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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) in drug delivery: Nano-innovations enhancing treatment outcomes by Ahmed N. Al-Jamal, Ali Fawzi Al-Hussainy, Bahira Abdulrazzaq Mohammed, Hadi Hussein Abbas, Issa Mohammed Kadhim, Zahraa Hassan Ward, Debarshi Kar Mahapatra, Tomy Muringayil Joseph, Ehsan kianfar, Sabu Thomas

“…It also depicts the subsequent advancements in the use of inorganic NPs and NPs derived from biodegradable polymers. Varieties of dynamic NPs including those that upconvert, self-radiate, and photosynthesize are now under review.…”
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Lubricity potentials of Azadirachta indica (neem) oil and Cyperus esculentus (tiger nut) oil extracts and their blends in machining of mild steel material by Ignatius Echezona Ekengwu, Ikechukwu Geoffrey Okoli, Obiora Clement Okafor, Obiora Nnaemeka Ezenwa, Joseph Chikodili Ogu

“…Consequently, non-biodegradable soluble mineral oil is predominantly used as a lubricant to enhance machining operations. …”
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Edible Film Whey-Gelatin: Lama Gelasi, Solubilitas dan Mikrostruktur dengan Penggabungan Bubuk Teh Hijau by Fahrullah Fahrullah, Basriani Basriani, Cis Anita, Farah Febryanti, Fitriyani Fitriyani

“…These findings highlight the potential of whey-gelatin-based edible films as biodegradable and sustainable packaging for food products, promoting environmental conservation. …”
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Gelatin-based biomaterials as a delivery strategy for osteosarcoma treatment by Qifan Yang, Xingpeng Chen, Jing Liu, Yeteng He

“…Gelatin has excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, and has made phased progress in tumor treatment. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Banana and Pineapple Reinforced Hybrid Polymer Composite for Reducing Environmental Pollution by M. Ramesh, D. Jafrey Daniel James, G. Sathish kumar, V. Vijayan, S. Raja Narayanan, Aklilu Teklemariam

“…Hybrid polymer composite research has increased in recent times due to improved characteristics and biodegradable nature. The effect of different stacking sequences containing pineapple/banana/basalt fiber has been studied in the present work to reduce the usage of synthetic fibers without compromising on properties. …”
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Novel Approaches for Encapsulation of Plant Probiotic Bacteria with Sustainable Polymer Gums: Application in the Management of Pests and Diseases by Roohallah Saberi Riseh, Elahe Tamanadar, Mojde Moradi Pour, Vijay Kumar Thakur

“…The unique attributes, biodegradability, biocompatibility, perfect accessibility, and low production costs led to the use of natural gums in a different section of our lives. …”
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Current Uses of Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) in the Dental Field: A Comprehensive Review by Maria Justina Roxana Virlan, Daniela Miricescu, Alexandra Totan, Maria Greabu, Cristiana Tanase, Cristina M. Sabliov, Constantin Caruntu, Bogdan Calenic

“…Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) or PLGA is a biodegradable polymer used in a wide range of medical applications. …”
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Analysis of Drilling of Coir Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Composites Using Multifaceted Drill Bit by T. V. Rajamurugan, C. Rajaganapathy, S. P. Jani, Claris Snigdha Gurram, Haiter Lenin Allasi, Samson Zerihun Damtew

“…Composite materials are continuously replacing the conventional materials and alloys owing to their weight reduction. Biodegradable fiber-reinforced composite materials are one of the prime attractions to the researcher due to their easy availability and low cost. …”
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