Migration and plugging laws of plugging-selection balls in fine profile control process of layered waterflooding wells by Yan An, Fushen Ren, Xiaolong Liu, Jinzhao Hu, Tiancheng Fang, Baojin Wang, Min Luo

“…The technology primarily utilizes polymer balls to plug the perforations, thereby achieving the effect of fine profile control. …”
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Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Using the DynamX Sirolimus-Eluting Bioadaptor: 12-Month Clinical and Imaging Outcomes by Mark Webster, Douglas Scott, Madhav Menon, Dougal McClean, Seif El-Jack, Gerard Wilkins, Scott A. Harding

“…The DynamX Bioadaptor is a novel implant with uncaging elements that disengage after polymer resorption and permits restoration of vessel function, thereby potentially reducing late adverse cardiac events. …”
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Unlocking the potential of azide-phosphine Staudinger reaction for the synthesis of poly(arylene iminophosphorane)s and materials therefrom by Tomaž Kotnik, Antoine Debuigne, Julien De Winter, Matej Huš, Albin Pintar, Sebastijan Kovačič

“…Finally, we demonstrate the broad applicability of these polymers by processing them into glassy films, creating foam-like structures and synthesizing metallo-polymer hybrids.…”
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Experimental Study on FRP-to-Concrete Bonded Joints with FRP Sheet Anchor System by Weiwen Li, Wei Liu, Xu Yang, Feng Xing

“…Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) has been widely used for retrofitting and strengthening concrete structures over the past two decades. …”
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Ultrathin Variable Aperture Mechanism Utilizing a Micro Flat Motor With a Multipole Ring Magnet by Keita Nagai, Riku Fukazawa, Yu Okawara, Haruhiro Komura, Tadahiko Shinshi

“…The aperture mechanism, comprising six polyacetal polymer blades, successfully demonstrated opening and closing operations with the opening diameter changed from 6.1 to 1.4 mm by the motor rotation.…”
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Crashworthiness and Deformation Pattern Analysis of Single and Double Wall with Addition Infill Structure by Redyarsa Dharma Bintara, Moch. Agus Choiron, Yahya Zakariya, M. Hasbi Ash Shiddieqy, Fajar Adi Pratama

“…The infill structure used Polylactic Acid (PLA) polymer material because it provided convenience in the manufacturing process, while the walls of the test model used Aluminum 6063 material. …”
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Enhancing Biocide Safety of Milk Using Biosensors Based on Cholinesterase Inhibition by Lynn Mouawad, Georges Istamboulie, Gaëlle Catanante, Thierry Noguer

“…Acetylcholinesterase from <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> (DM AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase from horse serum (BChE) were immobilized by entrapment in a photocrosslinkable polymer on the surface of carbon screen-printed electrodes. …”
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Recent Advances in Chitosan-Based Metal Nanocomposites for Wound Healing Applications by Kai Wang, Su Pan, Zhiping Qi, Peng Xia, Haotian Xu, Weijian Kong, Hongru Li, Pan Xue, Xiaoyu Yang, Chuan Fu

“…Chitosan (CS) has been extensively studied as a natural polymer, in the field of wound repair, due to its useful properties, which include a lack of toxicity and stimulation, excellent biological affinity, degradability, and promotion of collagen deposition. …”
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The evaluation of shear bond strength of denture teeth to CAD/CAM dentures acrylic after aging in gastric acid by Neslihan Güntekin, Burcu Kızılırmak

“…Samples were prepared using two different manufacturing methods for denture base resins (heat-polymerization and CAD/CAM) and three different types of artificial teeth (acrylic, Microfiller Reinforced Polymer Matrix Composite and CAD/CAM milled). …”
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Study of Mechanical Properties of Composite Material Based on Polypropylene and Vietnamese Rice Husk Filler by Thanh Duy Tran, Mao Dang Nguyen, C. N. Ha Thuc, H. Ha Thuc, Tai Dang Tan

“…Nowadays, the consideration of the environmental impact of polymer products has led to the development of new materials combining polymers and renewable resources. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of allomelanin model from 1,8-dihydroxynaphthalene autooxidation by Jan Pukalski, Krystian Mokrzyński, Marek Chyc, Marek J. Potrzebowski, Tomasz Makowski, Mateusz Dulski, Dariusz Latowski

“…The analyses carried out show that the obtained synthetic DHN polymer can be considered as a model DHN-melanin in mycological studies and material research.…”
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Influence of surfactant type on the microstructure, mechanical and thermal properties of phenolic foams by Mohammad Hamid Shadnia, Sajad Rasouli, Mohammad Fasihi

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Optimizing optical, dielectric, and electrical properties of polyvinyl alcohol/polyvinyl pyrrolidone/poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate/NiO-based polymeric nanocomposites for optoelectronic applications by E. Salim, A. Magdy, A. H. EL-Farrash, A. El-Shaer

“…The complexity and interactions observed through XRD patterns, UV–visible spectra, and FTIR measurements suggest that the NPs are not just dispersed within the polymer matrix, but are interacting with it, leading to enhanced dielectric properties and AC electrical conductivity. …”
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Macroscopic Profile Modification and Microscopic Displacement Mechanism of Weak Gel Flowing in Porous Media by Jian Wang, Bo Kang, Liehui Zhang, Beata Joanna Darowska, Peng Xu

“…In this paper, the flowing mechanism and function on the macroscopic and microscopic scale in the porous media of a widely used weak gel of an acrylamide based polymer crosslinked with chromium(III) were studied. …”
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Synthesis of Gold Nanoparticles Capped with Quaterthiophene for Transistor and Resistor Memory Devices by Mai Ha Hoang, Toan Thanh Dao, Nguyen Thi Thu Trang, Phuong Hoai Nam Nguyen, Trinh Tung Ngo

“…Transfer curve of transistor memory device made of 4TTG/P3HT hybrid film exhibited significant current hysteresis, probably arising from the energy level barrier at 4TTG/P3HT interface. Additionally, the polymer memory resistor structure with an active layer consisting of 4TTG and P3HT displayed a remarkable electrical bistable behavior.…”
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Preparation and Characterization of Cetyl Trimethylammonium Intercalated Sericite by Hao Ding, Yuebo Wang, Yu Liang, Faxiang Qin

“…The intercalated sericite could be used as an excellent layer silicate to prepare clay-polymer nanocomposites.…”
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Peat Characterization and Uptake of Nickel (II) and Cobalt (II) in a Saprist Peat Column by E.S. Asapo, C.A. Coles

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An overview of bioactive components and phytopharmaceutical potentials of Hygrophila auriculata–A herbaceous medicinal plant by Megha Malpotra, Meenakshi Garg, Neha Singh, Susmita Dey Sadhu, Rajni Chopra, Bhupesh Sharma

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In Situ Testing Evaluation and Numerical Simulation of CFRP-Strengthened Reinforced Concrete Two-Way Slab with Initial Defect by Yepu Sheng, Yu Gong

“…Carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composites, renowned for their high strength-to-weight ratio, are increasingly utilized in the strengthening of structural components. …”
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A wireless instrumented insole for monitoring plantar pressure during human locomotion by Mariana Alegria, Mariana Ballesteros, David Cruz-Ortiz

“…The second one is a soft cover fabricated with a liquid polymer Ecoflex™ 00–30 from Smooth-On. The insole considers a microcontroller Arduino Nano and 24 force-sensing resistors located in ten anatomic regions of the foot with a sampling frequency of 70 Hz. …”
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