Food Grade Nanofiber of Polylactic Acid by Electrospinning: Physicochemical Characterization of Solutions and Parameters of the Technique by Dalila Fernanda Canizales-Rodríguez, Francisco Rodríguez-Félix, José Agustín Tapia-Hernández, Carmen Lizette Del-Toro-Sánchez, Saúl Ruíz-Cruz, Santiago P. Aubourg, Daniela Denisse Castro-Enríquez, Carlos Gregorio Barreras-Urbina, Silvia Elena Burruel-Ibarra, José Luis Pompa-Ramos, Lorena Armenta-Villegas

“…Polylactic acid (PLA) is a polymer which is biocompatible and biodegradable, of low cost, and generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by FDA; on the other hand, nanofibers obtained by electrospinning have the potential food industry application, for protection and release of bioactive compounds, producing active and intelligent packaging and increasing and monitoring food quality. …”
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Advancements in Nanotechnology for Enhanced Food Safety and Hygiene: Pathogen Detection, Smart Packaging, and Preservation Applications by Farhang Hameed Awlqadr, Ammar B. Altemimi, Qausar Hamed AlKaisy, Syamand Ahmed Qadir, Aryan Mahmood Faraj, Tablo Azad H.Slih, Rawaa H. Tlay, Tarek Gamal Mohamed Abd El-Maksoud, Franscesco Cacciola

“…Additionally, nanoencapsulation techniques protect bioactive compounds, such as antioxidants and antimicrobials, ensuring their stability and controlled release, which enhances food quality and safety. The emergence of biodegradable nanocomposites and edible films offers eco-friendly packaging alternatives, addressing environmental concerns while maintaining food integrity. …”
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Environmentally friendly membrane based on chitosan, citric acid, and calcium for slow-release fertilizer by Taufik Abdillah Natsir, Alvina Mita Iknawati, Iqbal Dian Wanadri, Dwi Siswanta, Retno Ariadi Lusiana, Sari Edi Cahyaningrum

“…This research aims to produce biodegradable chitosan/citric acid/calcium–urea (CS/St/Ca–urea) films to increase the absorption efficiency and use of artificial nitrogen fertilizers (especially urea). …”
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Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Single- and Multilayer Polyester Foils (Laminates) from Polylactide and Poly(Ethylene 2,5-Furandicarboxylate) by Sandra Paszkiewicz, Izabela Irska, Konrad Walkowiak, Filip Włodarczyk, Magdalena Zdanowicz, Elżbieta Piesowicz, Mateusz Barczewski

“…The most common representative of this group is poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), which is not biodegradable and therefore, its waste might be burdensome to the environment. …”
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From Anatase TiO₂ Nano-Cuboids to Nano-Bipyramids: Influence of Particle Shape on the TiO₂ Photocatalytic Degradation of Emerging Contaminants in Contrasted W... by Humaira Asghar, Daphne Hermosilla, Francesco Pellegrino, Virginia Muelas-Ramos, Christian de los Ríos, Antonio Gascó, Valter Maurino, Muhammad Ahsan Iqbal

“…Water pollution, resulting from industrial effluents, agricultural runoff, and pharmaceutical residues, poses serious threats to ecosystems and human health, highlighting the need for innovative approaches to effective remediation, particularly for non-biodegradable emerging pollutants. This research work explores the influence of shape-controlled nanocrystalline titanium dioxide (TiO₂ NC), synthesized by a simple hydrothermal method, on the photodegradation efficiency of three different classes of emerging environmental pollutants: phenol, pesticides (methomyl), and drugs (sodium diclofenac). …”
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Propylene glycol-based deep eutectic solvent as an alternative to Ethaline for electrometallurgy by Bertoloni, Calogera, Mba Ekomo, Vitalys, Villemejeanne, Benoît, Lemoine, Charly, Duwald, Romain, Billy, Emmanuel, Mendil-Jakani, Hakima,  Legeai, Sophie

“…Cheaper and greener than conventional ionic liquids, DESs are often bio-sourced and exhibit a higher biodegradability. Ethaline, a DES composed of choline chloride (ChCl) as hydrogen bond acceptor and ethylene glycol (EG) as hydrogen bond donor in 1:2 molar proportions (Et 1:2), is commonly used in electrometallurgy thanks to its good transport properties. …”
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A green route of antibacterial films production from shrimp (Penaeus monodon) shell waste biomass derived chitosan: Physicochemical, thermomechanical, morphological and antimicrobi... by Md. Mahmudur Rahman, Mohd. Maniruzzaman, Ripon Kumar Saha

“…The samples were characterized by SEM, ATR-FTIR, 13C CPMAS NMR, TGA, TS, biodegradability, and antimicrobial activity exploration. …”
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Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties and Characterization of Natural Fiber Composites Reinforced Poly(Lactic Acid): Miswak (Salvadora Persica L.) Fibers by A. F. Nur Diyana, A. Khalina, M. S. Sapuan, C. H. Lee, H. A. Aisyah, M. N. Nurazzi, R. S. Ayu

“…Thus, many researchers have turn to biodegradable products to reduce this problem. The aim of this study is to investigate the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of MF as reinforcement in composites that are suitable to replace the toothbrush materials. …”
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Nanoparticle-in-Hydrogel Delivery System for the Sequential Release of Two Drugs by Demian van Straten, Jaime Fernández Bimbo, Wim E. Hennink, Tina Vermonden, Raymond M. Schiffelers

“…The aim of this study was to investigate a biodegradable, dextran-hydroxyethyl methacrylate (dex-HEMA) based hydrogel, containing polymeric micelles loaded with dexamethasone and liposomes encapsulating dexamethasone phosphate for localized and prolonged delivery. …”
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A vascular endothelial growth factor–loaded chitosan-hyaluronic acid hydrogel scaffold enhances the therapeutic effect of adipose-derived stem cells in the context of stroke by Zhijian Zheng, Xiaohui Lin, Zijun Zhao, Qiang Lin, Ji Liu, Manli Chen, Wenwen Wu, Zhiyun Wu, Nan Liu, Hongbin Chen

“…Hydrogel scaffolds, which are composed of hyaluronic acid and chitosan, exhibit excellent biocompatibility and biodegradability, making them promising candidates as cell carriers. …”
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Ultrasound Detection of Myocardial Ischemic Memory Using an E-Selectin Targeting Peptide Amenable to Human Application by Xiaoping Leng, Jianjun Wang, Andrew Carson, Xucai Chen, Huili Fu, Susanne Ottoboni, William R. Wagner, Flordeliza S. Villanueva

“…We sought to develop an ultrasound molecular imaging agent composed of microbubbles (MBs) targeted to E-selectin to enable the differential diagnosis of myocardial ischemia in patients presenting with chest pain of unclear etiology. Biodegradable polymer MBs were prepared bearing a peptide with specific human E-selectin affinity (MB ESEL ). …”
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The Effect of Active Chitosan Films Containing Bacterial Cellulose Nanofiber and ZnO Nanoparticles on the Shelf Life of Loaf Bread by Mehrasa Bakouei, Jalal Sadeghizadeh Yazdi, Mohammad Hasan Ehrampoush, Mahdieh Salari, Farzan Madadizadeh

“…Due to the disadvantages of synthetic packaging materials such as migration, environmental pollution, lack of easy recycling, and high production costs, natural polymers have received much attention as safe and biodegradable alternatives to plastics. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of the active film of chitosan (CH) containing bacterial cellulose nanofiber (BCNF) and ZnO nanoparticles (ZnO NPCs) on the shelf life of loaf bread (toast, baguette, and sandwich-type bread). …”
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Molecular Detection and Phylogenetic Analysis of the alkB Gene in Klebsiella oxytoca Strains Isolated from the Gut of Tenebrio molitor by Tsitsi Lynn Mupamhadzi, Oleen Machona, Farisai Chidzwondo, Rumbidzai Mangoyi

“…This gene can be used as a marker to assess bacteria’s ability to biodegrade polystyrene. Three bacterial strains were isolated from the guts of T. molitor mealworms and were confirmed using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) of the 16S ribosomal RNA gene. …”
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Physiochemical performance of electrospun PLA-lignin and PVA-lignin by C C. Odili, O. P. Gbenebour, O A Olanrewaju, T O Badaru, S. O. Adeosun

“…Abstract Polylactic acid (PLA) and polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) are promising biocompatible and biodegradable materials for biomedical uses, yet they have limitations. …”
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Comparative Analysis of Natural Fibre Reinforced Composite Material Using ANSYS by K. G. Saravanan, R. Prabu, A. Sivapragasam, Nahom Daniel

“…Since the natural fibre is obtained from natural as well as biological resources, it is biodegradable and recyclable. This paper presents the study and analysis conducted to address the suitability of natural fibre in the automotive industry. …”
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Evaluation of Carboxymethyl Cellulose/Gelatin Hydrogel-Based Dressing Containing Cefdinir for Wound Healing Promotion in Animal Model by Zahra Soleimani, Hadi Baharifar, Najmeh Najmoddin, Kamyar Khoshnevisan

“…Hydrogels, a class of hydrophilic polymers, have emerged as promising materials for wound dressings due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and ability to create a moist wound environment conducive to cell proliferation and migration. …”
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Consensus-Based Guidelines for Best Practices in the Selection and Use of Examination Gloves in Healthcare Settings by Jorge Freitas, Alexandre Lomba, Samuel Sousa, Viviana Gonçalves, Paulo Brois, Esmeralda Nunes, Isabel Veloso, David Peres, Paulo Alves

“…Disposal protocols should follow local clinical waste management regulations, promoting sustainability through recyclable or biodegradable materials whenever feasible. Conclusions: These consensus-based guidelines aim to enhance infection control, improve the safety of patients and healthcare workers, and minimize environmental impact. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of surface modified MWCNTs reinforced PVA composite films by Mahjabin Moon, Samiya Rahman Mim, Md. Muktadir Billah, A.K.M. Masud

“…The overuse of non-biodegradable plastics in food packaging has become a serious environmental concern. …”
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Calorific and greenhouse gas emission in municipal solid waste treatment using biodrying by B. Zaman, W. Oktiawan, M. Hadiwidodo, E. Sutrisno, P. Purwono

“…<strong>BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:</strong> Urban intensity and activities produce a large amount of biodegradable municipal solid waste. Therefore, biodrying processing was adopted to ensure the conversion into Refuse Derived Fuel and greenhouse gases.…”
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Case report of the first use of a hydrogel rectal spacer for prostate cancer reirradiation via LDR brachytherapy: applications and technical notes by Amina Lazrek, Sebastiano Finocchi Ghersi, Adeline Petre, Sarah Houabes, Anne-Agathe Serre, Frederic Gassa, Magali Sandt, Cecile Laude, Camille Roukoz, Salvatore Cozzi

“…This article examines the critical role of a biodegradable hydrogel spacer, which creates a temporary interspace between the prostate and the rectum, thus reducing radiation exposure to healthy tissues.Case descriptionWe present a case of a man with a history of intermediate-risk prostate adenocarcinoma initially treated with external beam radiotherapy in 2015. …”
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