Comparative Analysis of Drilling Behaviour of Synthetic and Natural Fiber-Based Composites by A. Mohan Kumar, R. Rajasekar, P. Manoj Kumar, R. Parameshwaran, Alagar Karthick, M. Muhibbullah

“…For comparison, the drilling behaviour of abaca fiber-reinforced polymer (AFRP) composites and Kevlar-reinforced epoxy polymer (KFRP) composites has been studied in the specified experimental condition. …”
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Materials, Designs, Fabrications, and Applications of Organic Electronic Devices by Jwo-Huei Jou, Ramunas Lygaitis, K. R. Justin Thomas, Liang-Sheng Liao

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Advanced Surface Modifications for Blood-Contacting Surfaces of Medical Devices by Zhongjun J. Wu, Narayana Garimella, Rolf Larsson, Eduard Brynda

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Editorial: Reviews in membrane modules and processes by Nalan Kabay, Mohammad M. A. Shirazi, Enver Güler, Marek Bryjak

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RESEARCH OF INFLUENCE OF MAGNETIC-IMPULSE PROCESSING ON PHYSIC-MECHANICAL AND TRIBOTECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF FRICTION UNITS by T. A. Ahmetov, V. P. Sergienko, I. A. Kovaleva, I. N. Radjkova

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Notes from the Packaging Laboratory: Polylactic Acid -- An Exciting New Packaging Material by Melisa Balkcom, Bruce Welt, Kenneth Berger

“… Headway is being made with a polymer called Polylactic Acid (PLA), an affordable, recyclable, innovative packaging material made from renewable resources. …”
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Data-driven exploration of weak coordination microenvironment in solid-state electrolyte for safe and energy-dense batteries by Zhoujie Lao, Kehao Tao, Xiao Xiao, Haotian Qu, Xinru Wu, Zhiyuan Han, Runhua Gao, Jian Wang, Xian Wu, An Chen, Lei Shi, Chengshuai Chang, Yanze Song, Xiangyu Wang, Jinjin Li, Yanfei Zhu, Guangmin Zhou

“…Abstract The unsatisfactory ionic conductivity of solid polymer electrolytes hinders their practical use as substitutes for liquid electrolytes to address safety concerns. …”
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The influence of preliminary heat treatment on morphology of carbon layer formed on surface of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride under the impact of a high-power ion beam by V. S. Kovivchak, A. A. Parygin

“…The effect of preliminary heat treatment on the morphology of carbon layer formed on the surface of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride with the addition of ferrocene (10 % of polymer weight) under the impact of a high-power nanosecond-durable ion beam has been studied. …”
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Rheology of concentrated crystal suspensions: sucrose fondants as hard particles in soft matter by Hannah M. Hartge, Hannah M. Hartge, Eckhard Flöter, Thomas A. Vilgis

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The Preparation and Performances of Self-Dispersed Nanomicron Emulsified Wax Solid Lubricant Ewax for Drilling Fluids by Feng-shan Zhou, Ting-ting Wang, Zheng-qiang Xiong, Wen-yue Guo, Xi Xiang, Huan-na Wang, Xia-lei Zhu, Fang Liu, Bao-lin Cui

“…Then the abovementioned nanomicron emulsifying wax was immersed into a special water-soluble polymer in a certain percentage by the semidry technology. …”
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Morphology and In Vitro Behavior of Electrospun Fibrous Poly(D,L-lactic acid) for Biomedical Applications by Toshihiro Inami, Yasuhiro Tanimoto, Masayuki Ueda, Yo Shibata, Satoshi Hirayama, Masaru Yamaguchi, Kazutaka Kasai

“…The influences of the polymer concentration of the electrospinning solution (5, 10, or 15 wt%) and the solution flow rate (0.1, 0.5, 1.0, or 2.0 mL/h) on the morphology of the obtained fibrous PDLLA were evaluated. …”
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Development of Ecofriendly Snail Shell Particulate-Reinforced Recycled Waste Plastic Composites for Automobile Application by I. O. Oladele, A. A. Adediran, A. D. Akinwekomi, M. H. Adegun, O. O. Olumakinde, O. O. Daramola

“…The increase in demand for thermoplastics as a light-weight material for automobile application and other commercial purposes prompts more research into the available polymer resources. In this research, the possibility of enhancing the performance of recycled waste plastics (RWP) as polymer-based composites was examined. …”
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Does the Type of Resin Luting Material Affect the Bonding of CAD/CAM Materials to Dentin? by Burcu Dikici, Elif Türkeş Başaran, Esra Can

“…All the luting materials showed similar HV when polymerized through the polymer-infiltrated CAD/CAM material.…”
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Influence of Electrodes Configuration on Metallized Film Capacitor Performance Metrics by Belko V.O., Cheng Lu, Kalmykova S.I., Pechnikov A.V., Plotnikov A.P.

“…The breakdown strength of polymer films with various metallization thickness was determined using common dielectric testing methodology. …”
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Development and Evaluation of Polymethacrylate-Based Ophthalmic Nanofiber Inserts Containing Dual Drug-Loaded Dorzolamide and Timolol: In Vivo Study in Rabbit’s Eye by Ahmad Karami, Shahla Mirzaeei, Leila Rezaei, Ali Nokhodchi

“…The inserts were studied for morphology, drug–polymer interaction, physicochemical properties, and in vitro drug-release study. …”
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Synthesis, Structural Characterization, and Preclinical Efficacy of a Novel Paclitaxel-Loaded Alginate Nanoparticle for Breast Cancer Treatment by Ahmed A. Markeb, Nagwa A. El-Maali, Douaa M. Sayed, Amany Osama, Mohamed A. Y. Abdel-Malek, Amen H. Zaki, Mostafa E. A. Elwanis, James J. Driscoll

“…The antitumor activity of a novel alginate (ALG) polymer-based particle that contained paclitaxel (PTX) was evaluated using human primary breast cancer cells. …”
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Effects of Composition of Iron-Cross-Linked Alginate Hydrogels for Cultivation of Human Dermal Fibroblasts by Ikuko Machida-Sano, Sakito Ogawa, Hiroyuki Ueda, Yoshitaka Kimura, Nao Satoh, Hideo Namiki

“…During immersion in culture medium, high-G Fe-alginate showed little change in gel properties in terms of swelling and polymer content, but the properties of high-M Fe-alginate gel were altered due to loss of ion cross-linking. …”
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Exploring the Potential of <i>Posidonia oceanica</i> Fibers in Eco-Friendly Composite Materials: A Review by Cristiano Fragassa, Ana Pesic, Sara Mattiello, Ana Pavlovic, Carlo Santulli

“…However, its introduction in polymer composites, especially as a source of cellulose or in combination with the use of bio-based matrices, can also be proposed. …”
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Recent advances of nanovaccines on cancer theranostics by Xiaobing Yuan, Xiaobing Yuan, Xiaobing Yuan, Tianyou Xu, Mubashir Hussain, Bin Liu, Jianwei Zhu, Jianwei Zhu

“…We believe that polymer nanoparticle-based nanovaccines have the most widespread applications currently, while liposome nanovaccines using mRNA are expected to see greater development in the future. …”
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Fabrication of a poly(m‑aminophenol)/3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane/graphene oxide ternary nanocomposite for removal of Cu(II) from aqueous solution by Abeer S. Elsherbiny, Mohamed E. Elhalwagy, Ali H. Gemeay

“…Then, the hydroxyl groups of both the GO and the polymer were targeted using (3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES) to stop the polymer solubility, increase adsorption sites, and bind the two components. …”
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