Decoding NAD+ Metabolism in COVID-19: Implications for Immune Modulation and Therapy by Shixu Song, Jialing Gan, Qiuyue Long, Zhancheng Gao, Yali Zheng

“…Our review delves into the significance of NAD+ metabolism in COVID-19 pathology, marked by decreased NAD+ levels and upregulated NAD+-consuming enzymes such as CD38 and poly (ADP-ribose) polymerases (PARPs). Recognizing NAD+’s pivotal role in energy metabolism and immune modulation, we propose modulating NAD+ homeostasis could bolster the host’s defensive capabilities against the virus. …”
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Adsorption of Arsenate from Aqueous Solution onto Modified Vietnamese Bentonite by Nguyen Le My Linh, Duc Hoang Van, Tran Duong, Mai Xuan Tinh, Dinh Quang Khieu

“…The results indicated that hydroxy-aluminum ([Al13O4(OH)24(H2O)12]7+) and poly-hydroxyl-Fe or polyoxo-Fe cations were intercalated into layers of clay, resulting in an increase of d001 values and of the specific surface areas compared with those of initial bentonite. …”
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STOCHASTIC MODELING OF LIVING/CONTROLLED COPOLYMERIZATIONS IN TUBULAR REACTORS WITH LATERAL FEED by Matheus Dias de Carvalho, Tiago Silva Miranda Lemos, Jorge David Alguiar Bellido, Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira

“…There were found copolymers of polystyrene-b-poly(methyl styrene-rand-methacrylate), not being found any region that presented composition gradient through the chains, differently than it had been foreseen in the experimental synthesis, results that show the relevance of a stochastic simulation in the process to make decisions in the context of polymer reaction engineering. …”
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Estimate Zinc-Oxide Particles on PMMA Mechanical Properties by Saja Ali Muhsin, Israa Mohammed Hummudi, Makarem A.R. Al-Ani

“… Background: Poly-methylmethacrylate is the most used dental material for the construction of removable prosthodontic appliances. …”
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Protection of Petroleum Pipeline Carbon Steel Alloys with New Modified Core-Shell Magnetite Nanogel against Corrosion in Acidic Medium by Gamal A. El Mahdy, Ayman M. Atta, Amro K. F. Dyab, Hamad A. Al-Lohedan

“…In this respect, Fe3O4/poly(2-acrylamido-2-methylpropane sulfonic acid) (PAMPS) magnetic nanogels with controllable particle size produced via free aqueous polymerization at 65°C have been developed for the first time. …”
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Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells with Optimal Gel Electrolyte Using the Taguchi Design Method by Jenn-Kai Tsai, Wen Dung Hsu, Tian-Chiuan Wu, Jia-Song Zhou, Ji-Lin Li, Jian-Hao Liao, Teen-Hang Meen

“…The ingredients then mixed with cheap ionic liquids and poly(vinylidenefluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) were added to form colloidal electrolyte (gel). …”
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Fabrication of Core-Shell PLGA-Chitosan Microparticles Using Electrospinning: Effects of Polymer Concentration by Nguyen Thi Hiep, Nguyen Dai Hai, Vo Van Toi

“…This investigation aims to fabricate the core-shell microparticles composed of poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) and chitosan (PLGA-CS MPs) using electrospinning. …”
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eIF3 engages with 3’-UTR termini of highly translated mRNAs by Santi Mestre-Fos, Lucas Ferguson, Marena I Trinidad, Nicholas T Ingolia, Jamie HD Cate

“…Using Quick-irCLIP and alternative polyadenylation (APA) Seq, we show eIF3 crosslinks predominantly with 3’ untranslated region (3’-UTR) termini of multiple mRNA isoforms, adjacent to the poly(A) tail. Furthermore, we find that eIF3 engagement at 3’-UTR ends is dependent on polyadenylation. …”
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Understanding the Reinforcing Mechanisms in Kenaf Fiber/PLA and Kenaf Fiber/PP Composites: A Comparative Study by Seong Ok Han, Mehdi Karevan, I. Na Sim, Md A. Bhuiyan, Young Hun Jang, Jonathan Ghaffar, Kyriaki Kalaitzidou

“…This study focused on exploring the feasibility of green composites made from biodegradable and renewable materials as potential alternatives to petroleum polymer composites and understanding the reinforcing mechanisms in composites containing kenaf fibers (KF). KF-reinforced poly(lactide) acid (PLA) composites were made using melt compounding and injection molding, and their properties were compared to that of KF-reinforced polypropylene (PP) composites. …”
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In Vivo and In Vitro Study of a Polylactide-Fiber-Reinforced β-Tricalcium Phosphate Composite Cage in an Ovine Anterior Cervical Intercorporal Fusion Model by Janek Frantzén, Aliisa Pälli, Esa Kotilainen, Harri Heino, Bettina Mannerström, Heini Huhtala, Hannu Kuokkanen, George K. Sándor, Kari Leino, Matias Röyttä, Riitta Parkkola, Riitta Suuronen, Susanna Miettinen, Hannu T. Aro, Suvi Haimi

“…A poly-70L/30DL-lactide (PLA70)–β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) composite implant reinforced by continuous PLA-96L/4D-lactide (PLA96) fibers was designed for in vivo spinal fusion. …”
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Tailoring high-performance bipolar membrane for durable pure water electrolysis by Weisheng Yu, Zirui Zhang, Fen Luo, Xiaojiang Li, Fanglin Duan, Yan Xu, Zhiru Liu, Xian Liang, Yaoming Wang, Liang Wu, Tongwen Xu

“…On this foundation, we tailor flexible bipolar membranes (10 ∼ 40 µm) comprising anion and cation exchange layers with an identical poly(terphenyl alkylene) polymeric skeleton. Rapid mass transfer properties and high compatibility of the monopolar membrane layers endow the bipolar membrane with appreciable water dissociation efficiency and long-term stability. …”
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Gold Nanorod-Coated Hydrogel Brush Valves in Macroporous Silicon Membranes for NIR-Driven Localized Chemical Modulation by Nafis Mustakim, Youngsik Song, Sang-Woo Seo

“…Herein, a macroporous silicon-based platform where each pore contains an independently controllable valve made from poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) (PNIPAM) brushes is proposed. …”
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Synthesis of Functional Polyester Based on Polylactic Acid and Its Effect on PC12 Cells after Coupling with Small Peptides by Na Qiang, Shuo Tang, Xiang Liao, Hao Liang, Fang Xie, Ji-xiang Zhu

“…Three types of semicrystalline copolymer poly(L-lactide-co-β-malic acid) [P(LA-co-BMD)] with pendent carboxyl groups were synthesized in this study. …”
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Perspectives for Titanium-Derived Fillers Usage on Denture Base Composite Construction: A Review Article by Nidal W. Elshereksi, Mariyam J. Ghazali, Andanastuti Muchtar, Che H. Azhari

“…Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is an extensively used material in dentistry because of its aesthetics, processability, and reparability. …”
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More than PHB – the PHAmily of Copolymers: Justifications for Broader Use and Summary of Biodegradation Facts on Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) – A Review by M. Lackner, P. Costa, M. Koller, M. Zinn

“…The most common type of PHA, poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) (PHB), is particularly relevant as it is both biobased and biodegradable. …”
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A study on the overall variance and void architecture on MEX-PLA tensile properties through printing parameter optimisation by Mirza Faizaan, Satish Shenoy Baloor, Srinivas Nunna, Ravindra Mallya, Sathish Rao Udupi, Chandrakant Ramanath Kini, Sitarama Raju Kada, Claudia Creighton

“…Abstract This study investigates the influence of printing parameters on the tensile properties and void architecture of poly(lactic) acid (PLA) parts fabricated using the fused filament fabrication (FFF) technique. …”
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Keggin-Type Heteropolyacid for Ring-Opening Polymerization of Cyclohexene Oxide: Molecular Weight Control by Ahmed Aouissi, Zeid Abdullah Al-Othman, Abdurrahman Salhabi

“…The effect of acetic anhydride as a ring-opening agent was also investigated. The resulting poly(1,2-cyclohexene oxide) (PCHO) was characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (1HNMR), gel-permeation chromatography (GPC), and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). …”
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Quantum-inspired fluid simulation of two-dimensional turbulence with GPU acceleration by Leonhard Hölscher, Pooja Rao, Lukas Müller, Johannes Klepsch, Andre Luckow, Tobias Stollenwerk, Frank K. Wilhelm

“…In addition, we derive the scaling χ=O(poly(1/ε)) for the maximum bond dimension χ of MPS representing turbulent flow fields, with an error ε, based on the spectral distribution of turbulent kinetic energy. …”
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Lignin and biodegradable polymer blends with chemically treated biofiller for green thermoplastic composites by Waleed Y. Rizg, Amerh Aiad Alahmadi, Mohammed Baradwan, Rahul Dev Bairwan, Marwan M, Ahmed K. Mohamed, Sherif El Saadany, CK Abdullah, H.P.S. Abdul Khalil

“…This study investigated the development of thermoplastic composites by incorporating crude lignin extracted from coir fiber waste, into poly(3-hydroxybutyrate-co-3-hydroxyvalerate) (PHBV), a biodegradable polymer. …”
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FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy Study of Soot Deposits Produced in the Infrared Multiphoton Dissociation of Vinyl Bromide by B. Samoudi, O. Bendaou, I. Hanafi, A. Asselman, K. Haboubi

“…Even at low concentrations, poly-aromatic hydrocarbons found in soot have substantial health implications. …”
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