Assessing microbial biodiversity in oil palm seedlings using oil palm waste compost mixed media by Siti Suliza Salamat, Mohd Zulkhairi Mohd Yusoff, Mohd Ali Hassan Hassan, Mohd Huzairi Mohd Zainuddin, Yoshihito Shirai, Ahmad Husni Mohd Hanif, Mohd Shahkhirat Norizan, Fatini Mat Arisah, Mohammed Abdillah Ahmad Farid, Toshinari Maeda, Mohd Noor Mat Isa, Mohd Faizal Abu Bakar

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Biosorption of Cr(VI) from Aqueous Solutions Using Trametes Versicolor Polyporus Fungi by M. Venkata Subbaiah, S. Kalyani, G. Sankara Reddy, Veera M. Boddu, A. Krishnaiah

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The Multifaceted Role of Extracellular Vesicles in Glioblastoma: microRNA Nanocarriers for Disease Progression and Gene Therapy by Natalia Simionescu, Radu Zonda, Anca Roxana Petrovici, Adriana Georgescu

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Probing the release of the chronobiotic hormone melatonin from hybrid calcium alginate hydrogel beads by Vlachou Marilena, Siamidi Angeliki, Goula Efstratia, Georgas Panagiotis, Pippa Natassa, Karalis Vangelis, Sentoukas Theodore, Pispas Stergios

“…Thus, the physicochemical properties of the biopolymers used, along with their stereoelectronic features modulate the release of MLT from the beads, providing formulations able to treat sleep onset related problems or dysfunctions arising from poor sleep maintenance.…”
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Graft Copolymerization of Acrylonitrile and Ethyl Acrylate onto Pinus Roxburghii Wood Surface Enhanced Physicochemical Properties and Antibacterial Activity by Gaurav Sharma, Amit Kumar, Mu. Naushad, Fahad A. Al-Misned, Hamed A. El-Serehy, Ayman A. Ghfar, Kulwant Rai Sharma, Chuanling Si, Florian J. Stadler

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Sorptive Response Profile of Chitosan Coated Silica in the Defluoridation of Aqueous Solution by Y. Vijaya, A. Krishnaiah

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Techniques for Suppressing Mineral Dust Aerosol from Raw Material Stockpiles and Open Pit Mines: A Review by Hsin-Chieh Kung, Wan-Ching Lin, Bo-Wun Huang, Justus Kavita Mutuku, Guo-Ping Chang-Chien

“…So far, hybrids of biopolymers and chemical surfactants have the highest dust suppression efficiencies (up to 99%). …”
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Synergistic Antibacterial Action of Norfloxacin-Encapsulated G4 Hydrogels: The Role of Boronic Acid and Cyclodextrin by Monica-Cornelia Sardaru, Irina Rosca, Simona Morariu, Elena-Laura Ursu, Alexandru Rotaru

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Biodegradable Packaging Made from Proteins by Samar Sahraee, Jafar Milani

“…The development of protein-based composite films, by blending proteins with other biopolymers or synthetic materials, is also being explored to achieve improved performance and functionality. …”
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From Polydeoxyribonucleotides (PDRNs) to Polynucleotides (PNs): Bridging the Gap Between Scientific Definitions, Molecular Insights, and Clinical Applications of Multifunctional Bi... by Cíntia Marques, Alexandre Porcello, Marco Cerrano, Farid Hadjab, Michèle Chemali, Kelly Lourenço, Basste Hadjab, Wassim Raffoul, Lee Ann Applegate, Alexis E. Laurent

“…These biopolymers exhibit a broad molecular weight (MW) range, typically spanning from 50 to 1500 kDa. …”
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Nanotechnology, additive manufacturing and genius loci. A case of jewellery design by Debora Puglia, Benedetta Terenzi

“…The work shows the possibilities of innovation that arise from the overall strategy of a Territorial Design project by working, on the one hand, on the definition of the peculiarities of the natural and man-made environment, in terms of creativity and aesthetic expression, on the other hand, on the use of nanotechnology to facilitate a conscious use of resources (local waste materials and biopolymers) in combination with the possibilities offered by additive manufacturing.…”
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Extending the Shelf Life of Apples After Harvest Using Edible Coatings as Active Packaging—A Review by Magdalena Mikus, Sabina Galus

“…There has been growing attention to protective edible coatings or active packaging films based on biopolymers and natural bioactive substances. Edible coatings and films allow for combination with functional ingredients or compounds, affecting the maintenance of the postharvest quality of fruits and vegetables. …”
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Review of Recent Development on Preparation, Properties, and Applications of Cellulose-Based Functional Materials by Ya-Yu Li, Bin Wang, Ming-Guo Ma, Bo Wang

“…These new forms of cellulose can be combined with other materials, mainly biopolymers, to form multifarious composites, which are used in all applications of human life. …”
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NIKOLAI KONSTANTINOVICH KOL’TSOV, THE AUTHOR OF THE TEMPLATE-DIRECTED SYNTHESIS CONCEPT AND FOUNDER OF EXPERIMENTAL BIOLOGY IN RUSSIA by N. N. Yurchenko, O. V. Trapezov, I. K. Zakharov

“…He also put forward the concept of template-directed synthesis of biopolymers. Professor Kol’tsov established a prominent school of experimental biologists, who succeeded in studies of special genetics of animals and plants, artificial mutagenesis, population genetics, and other fields. …”
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Preparation and physicochemical/antimicrobial characteristics of asparagus cellulose films containing quercetin by Tao Jin, Ling Yan, Wei Liu, Shuai Liu, Changhong Liu, Lei Zheng

“…Due to the increased potential for application of natural biopolymers in the food industry, the goal of this study was to prospectively produce antimicrobial films using asparagus residue. …”
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Sustainable Battery Biomaterials by Frank N. Crespilho, Carlos M. Costa, Senentxu Lanceros‐Méndez

“…This Perspective explores the transformative potential of biomaterials – specifically biopolymers, bioinspired redox molecules, and bio‐derived gels – in contributing to sustainable energy storage. …”
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Generation of Spherical Cellulose Nanoparticles from Ionic Liquid Processing via Novel Nonsolvent Addition and Drying by Jafar Al Hakkak, Warren J. Grigsby, Kalyani Kathirgamanathan, Neil R. Edmonds

“…This ionic liquid method is simple, energy efficient, and likely to have wide applicability across other biopolymers as well as potential to prepare surface functionalized spherical cellulose nanoparticles.…”
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Food packaging films from natural polysaccharides and protein hydrogels: A comprehensive review by Mou Zhao, Ping Han, Hongyan Mu, Suling Sun, Juan Dong, Jingtao Sun, Shiling Lu, Qingling Wang, Hua Ji

“…Hydrogel films based on these biopolymers have opened new research horizons in food packaging applications. …”
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A Fractional-Order Model of Biopolyester Containing Naturally Occurring Compounds for Soil Stabilization by Nadka Tzankova Dintcheva, Marilena Baiamonte, Rosalia Teresi, Gioacchino Alotta, Emanuela Bologna, Massimiliano Zingales

“…Currently, the use of polymers and biopolymers as soil-stabilizer additives for control of the soil degradation, deterioration, and desertification and for improving the arid and semiarid soils has been expanded significantly in the agricultural sector. …”
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Anaerobic Codigestion of Food Waste and Polylactic Acid: Effect of Pretreatment on Methane Yield and Solid Reduction by Shakira R. Hobbs, Prathap Parameswaran, Barbara Astmann, Jay P. Devkota, Amy E. Landis

“…Food waste and biopolymers, plastics derived from plants, are unexploited sources of energy when discarded in landfills without energy recovery. …”
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