Adsorption of Polydisperse Polyvinyl Alcohol Molecules on the Surface of Activated Carbons by J. Barkauskas, A. Vinslovaite

“…It was concluded that water molecules had a limited influence on the competitive process of polymer adsorption. A rather pronounced negative correlation between the number of phenol functional groups and PVA adsorption capacity was observed, indicating that these groups hindered the adsorption process. …”
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The Effects of Gum Cordia on the Physicochemical, Textural, Rheological, Microstructural, and Sensorial Properties of Apple Jelly by Mahsa Hasani, Sedigheh Yazdanpanah

“…The results suggested that gum cordia as a polymer can be successfully employed for the formulation of jelly for improving technofunctional properties of jelly.…”
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Limit analysis on FRP-strengthened RC members by D. De Domenico, A.A. Pisano, P. Fuschi

“…Reinforced concrete (RC) members strengthened with externally bonded fiber-reinforced-polymer (FRP) plates are numerically investigated by a plasticity-based limit analysis approach. …”
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Bulky Vehicles Recycling. Part 2 - Recycling of Selected Vehicle Components by Anna Matuszewska, Piotr Wieczorek, Marlena Owczuk

“…The article describes the recycling methods for selected components (tires, windows, catalytic converters, polymer and metal materials, operating fluids), with an indication of the differences between heavy goods vehicles and passenger cars. …”
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Flexible Dual-Frequency Applicator for Local Hyperthermia by Houda Halheit, André Vander Vorst, Smail Tedjini, Rachida Touhami

“…It is designed on conformal liquid crystal polymer (LCP) substrate and operating at ISM (Industrial, Scientific and Medical) frequencies of 915 MHz and 2.45 GHz. …”
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Wettability and thermal analysis of hydrophobic poly(methyl methacrylate)/silica nanocomposites by Diana Rymuszka, Konrad Terpiłowski, Dariusz Sternik, Marta Tomczyńska-Mleko, Olena Goncharuk

“…Silica particles were well dispersed in the polymer solution which was confirmed by the scanning electron microscopy analysis.…”
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Scots Pine Bark Extracts as Co-Hardeners of Epoxy Resins by Tomasz Szmechtyk

“…Extracts from natural waste like bark or leaves are great sources of phytochemicals, which contain functional groups (hydroxyl, carboxylic, vinyl, allyl) attractive in terms of polymer synthesis. In this study, the synthesis of epoxy with an extract of Scots pine bark as a natural co-hardener was evaluated. …”
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Properties of Raphia Palm Interspersed Fibre Filled High Density Polyethylene by Henry C. Obasi

“…Blends of nonbiodegradable and biodegradable polymers can promote a reduction in the volume of plastic waste when they undergo partial degradation. …”
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Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate): Promising biomaterial for bone tissue engineering by Dariš Barbara, Knez Željko

“…Poly(3-hydroxybutyrate) is a natural polymer, produced by different bacteria, with good biocompatibility and biodegradability. …”
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Design and experimental characterization of a 350 W High Temperature PEM fuel cell stack by N. Zuliani

“…High Temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (HT PEM) fuel cell based on polybenzimidazole (PBI) polymer and phosphoric acid, can be operated at temperature between 120 °C and 180 °C. …”
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Kinetics of Free Radical Polymerization of N-Substituted Amides and Their Structural Implications by Anca Aldea, Ana-Maria Albu, Alina Nicolescu, Victorita Tecuceanu

“…The tacticity of obtained polymers was determined by 400 MHz 1H-NMR and 13C-NMR. …”
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Elastic Module Study of the Radial Section of Guadua angustifolia Kunth Variety Bicolor by J. I. Cardenas, C. Vargas-Hernández

“…The Raman spectroscopy analysis showed bands associated with hemicellulose, cellulose (carbon-carbon bonds), hydroxides carbon, and lignin. Silicone polymer compounds were identified by gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy.…”
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ENHANCED PROPERTIES AND MULTIFACETED APPLICATIONS OF POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE (PMMA) IN MODERN MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY by Alexandru Burcea, Andreea-Mariana Bănățeanu, Cristian-Viorel Poalelungi, Alexandru Burcea, Norina Forna, Cristian Niky Cumpătă

“…Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) is a versatile polymer widely used in medical, dental, and cosmetic applications due to its impressive transparency, biocompatibility, and stability against environmental factors. …”
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Microwave-Assisted Preparation of Biodegradable Water Absorbent Polyacrylonitrile/Montmorillonite Clay Nanocomposite by Prafulla K. Sahoo, Trinath Biswal, Ramakanta Samal

“…Polyacrylonitrile (PAN)/Montmorillonite (MMT) clay nanocomposite was prepared in a microwave oven using a transition metal Co(III) complex taking ammonium persulfate (APS) as initiator with a motive of converting hydrophobic PAN into hydrophilic nanocomposite material via nanotechnology by the inclusion of MMT to the virgin polymer. UV-visible spectral analysis revealed various interactions between the developed complex with other reaction components. …”
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Evaluation of Compressive and Tensile Strength of Self-Curing Concrete by Adding Crushed Bricks as Additive Material by Sana T. Abdulhussain

“…Lightweight coarse or fine aggregate or using absorbent polymer particles with an ability to keep water inside the concrete mixture can be used for this purpose. …”
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Crystal structure of 3-(4-bromophenyl)-5-methyl-1H-pyrazole, C10H9BrN2 by Kočović David, Mugoša Snežana, Shova Sergiu, Tomić Zoran D., Jaćimović Željko K.

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Preparation of patients for endoscopic investigations and surgery of the large intestine by B. N. Bashankaev, A. G. Yuldashev, D. F. Yermakov, P. V. Tsarkov

“…PEG is high molecular weight linear polymer retaining water that increases fluid volume in the bowel and stimulates mechanoreceptors. …”
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Numerical analysis of reinforced concrete circular columns strengthening with CFRP under concentric and eccentric loadings by Ibrahim S. I. Harba, Abdulkhalik J. Abdulridha, Ahmed A. M. AL-Shaar

“…The purpose of this study is to explore the numerical behavior of circular Reinforced Concrete (RC) short columns with different degrees of confinement with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP) (0%, 25%, 50%, and 100%) wraps under concentric and eccentric loading. …”
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Characterization of Isogrid Structure in GFRP by Costanzo Bellini, Luca Sorrentino

“…In this paper, the manufacturing process peculiarities for GFRP (Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer) isogrid structures were defined, then both the mould and the parts were produced. …”
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Improving CT reconstructions of multi-material assemblies by multi-position data fusion: a case study by Javier Sánchez Prieto, Filippo Zanini, Simone Carmignato

“…The approach operates in the projection domain, minimizing the need for extensive datasets while enhancing artifact mitigation. Two polymer-metal case studies are presented: the "surprise egg", featuring a single metallic element, and the "multi-material cake", involving multiple interacting metallic components. …”
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