Innovative applications of advanced nanomaterials in cerebrovascular imaging by Li Na, Xiaofu Song, Ping Luo, Jingqi Su, Zhicheng Yao

“…Nanomaterials, including metallic nanoparticles, magnetic nanoparticles, quantum dots, carbon-based nanomaterials, and polymer nanoparticles, show great potential due to their unique physical, chemical, and biological properties. …”
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Unveiling microbial succession dynamics on different plastic surfaces using WGCNA. by Keren Davidov, Sheli Itzahri, Liat Anabel Sinberger, Matan Oren

“…To address this knowledge gap, we conducted a microbiome succession experiment using four common plastic polymers (PE, PP, PS, and PET), as well as glass and wood, in a temperature-controlled seawater system over a 2- to 90-day period. …”
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Microplastics in Agricultural Soil and Their Impact: A Review by P. Solanki, S. Jain, R. Mehrotra, P. Mago and S. Dagar

“…Soil microplastics are analyzed for size, volume fraction, and polymer. Common materials include polyethylene, polypropylene, polyamide, polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, and polyesters. …”
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Micro-screw extrusion 3D printing of multiscale ternary nanocomposite absorbers – Part I: Comprehensive materials characterization and exceptional microwave absorption performance... by Jiahang Zhang, Dongsheng Li, Mingming Wang

“…The use of nanofillers in immiscible polymer blends has gained significant attention for their superior performance. …”
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A novel method for the determination of trace sulfonylurea herbicides by introducing a hybrid stationary phase to common capillary by Jing-Hua Yang, Xiao-Mao Zhou, Yu-Ping Zhang, Jun Chen, Hai-Weng Ma

“…Under the optimum experimental conditions, the extraction capability of the hybrid fiber was two times greater than that of the polymer fiber without UIO-66(Zr)-NH 2 .The proposed hybrid fiber extraction method exhibited low detection limits (0.19–1.79 µg/l), good precision (<12.0%), and wide linear range (10–700 µg/l). …”
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Design and experimental characterization of a 350 W High Temperature PEM fuel cell stack by Nicola 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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Finite Element analysis of the behavior of bonded composite patches repair in aircraft structures by I. El-Sagheer, M. Taimour, M. Mobtasem, Amr A. Abd-Elhady, Hossam El-Din M. Sallam

“…This paper aims to analyze the multi-effects of the glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) composite patch to repair the inclined cracked 2420-T3 aluminum plate. …”
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Review: Natural fiber-based biocomposites for potential advanced automotive applications by Sultan Ullah, Zeenat Akhter, Arvydas Palevicius, Giedrius Janusas

“…It focuses on key categories of biodegradable polymers and natural fibers, detailing their manufacturing processes, bonding mechanisms, and inherent properties. …”
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Dual-Wavelength Passively Q-Switched Erbium-Doped Fiber Laser Incorporating Calcium Carbonate Nanoparticles as Saturable Absorber by Iman N. Jasem, Hiba H. Abdullah, Mohammed Jalal Abdulrazzaq

“…The SA was prepared by using the drop-casting method, wherein CaCO3 nanoparticles were embedded in a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) polymer to form a CaCO3/PVA film SA. The film was integrated into a ring laser cavity with a 976 nm pump to generate Q-switched pulses. …”
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Removal of Nickel-63 Ions from Aqueous Solutions by Chitosan Flakes by M. Zamin, T. Shaheen, M. Ahmed

“…Radiotracer batch equilibrium experiments were undertaken to check the uptake of nickel-63 from aqueous solutions by a natural polymer, i.e. chitosan obtained from fishery wastes (shrimp, crab and prawn shells). …”
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Advancements in Synthesis Strategies and Optoelectronic Applications of Bio-Based Photosensitive Polyimides by Guangning Yu, Qiwen Ma, Hai-Yang Chang, Rongrong Zheng, Cheng Wang, Li-Ying Guo

“…In particular, bio-based photosensitive polyimide prepared from bio-based chemicals, as a green polymer material, not only reflects the advantages of environmental protection and resource efficiency but also contributes to carbon neutrality. …”
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Crystal structure of dipyridine-k1N-tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-5-oxohept-3-en-3-olato-k2O,O′)dysprosium(III), DyC43H67O6N2 by Ling Bo-Kai, Huang Ling-Yu

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The Effect of Nanoparticle Reinforcement on Shear-Thickening Fluid by Tibebu Merde Zelelew, Addisu Negash Ali, Geta Kidanemariam, Getnet Ayele Kebede, Ermias Gebrekidan Koricho

“…We explore various STF types, including colloidal suspensions and polymer-based systems, and investigate the underlying shear-thickening mechanisms such as order-disorder, hydrocluster, and contact rheology theories. …”
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Analysis of stress distribution of CFRP bonded joints: A study of numerical and machine learning approach by Shah Mohammad Azam Rishad, Md Ashraful Islam, Md Shahidul Islam

“…We aim to provide a study of material selection at the upper adherend subject for optimization of carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) adhesive-bonded joints with details on the stress distribution in the complex tri-material joint structure. …”
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Hypromellose-based films and film-forming systems for topical application: Current status and perspective in drug delivery by Milinković Sandra, Đekić Ljiljana

“…Among them, those based on hypromellose as a film-forming polymer demonstrate many favorable characteristics. …”
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Self-healing materials for potential use in textile and clothing applications by Alena Dannehl, Amelie Buhr, Angela Sanchez Leyton, Lennart Hellweg, Mathias Beer, Lilia

“… Self-regenerating, polymer-based textiles emulate living organisms’ ability to heal broken skin and other lesser injuries. …”
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Current Trends on Solid Dispersions: Past, Present, and Future by Ruba Malkawi, Walla I. Malkawi, Yahia Al-Mahmoud, Jawad Tawalbeh

“…Solid dispersion is a solubilization technology emphasizing mainly on, drug-polymer two-component systems in which drug dispersion and its stabilization is the key to formulation development. …”
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Degradation of Metal Ions with Electricity Generation by Using Fruit Waste as an Organic Substrate in the Microbial Fuel Cell by Ghada Mohamed Aleid, Anoud Saud Alshammari, Asma D. Alomari, Shehu Sa’ad Abdullahi, Rania Edrees Adam Mohammad, Rokhsana Mohammed Ismail Abdulrahman

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Myelin ensheathment and drug responses of oligodendrocytes are modulated by stiffness of artificial axons. by Mingyu Yang, Calliope J L Martin, Kavin Kowsari, Anna Jagielska, Krystyn J Van Vliet

“…Second, we demonstrate that increasing the Young's modulus E or stiffness of polymer comprising the AAs increases the extent of myelin ensheathment by rat oligodendrocytes. …”
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Advanced flow cell design for in vitro release testing of mucoadhesive buccal films by Grilc Blaž, Zdovc Jurij, Planinšek Odon

“…Vital system variables and their effects on the release rate of the model active pharmaceutical ingredient are presented for formulations based on sodium alginate polymer. The method reflects the differences between films and is shown to be discriminatory for evaluation of buccal formulations.…”
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