Solvothermal synthesis of polyvinyl pyrrolidone encapsulated, amine-functionalized copper ferrite and its use as a magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent. by Fatemeh Heydari, Ágnes M Ilosvai, Noémi Kovács, Domokos Máthé, Ferenc Kristály, Lajos Daróczi, Zoltán Kaleta, Béla Viskolcz, Miklós Nagy, László Vanyorek, László Forgách, Krisztián Szigeti

“…FTIR, XRD, HRTEM, and VSM analyses indicated improved properties in the CuFe2O4-NH2 MW particles, while AFM confirmed successful polymer encapsulation of the nanoparticles. For the CuFe2O4-NH2 MW sample, 76.8 wt% copper ferrite and 23.2 wt% magnetite were detected, with crystallite sizes of 8 ± 2 nm and 13 ± 2 nm, respectively. …”
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Microscopic Mechanism Affecting Shear Strength in Lignin-Treated Loess Samples by Wei Liu, Juan Wang, Gaochao Lin, Li Wen, Qian Wang

“…In this study, we tested 50 remolded loess samples treated with a lignin polymer compound to determine its potential as a valley fill material. …”
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Synthesized chitosan/ iron oxide nanocomposite and shrimp shell in removal of nickel, cadmium and lead from aqueous solution by M. Keshvardoostchokami, L. Babaei, A.A. Zamani, A.H. Parizanganeh, F. Piri

“…Beside the obtained nanocomposite, application of chitosan as the precursor and shrimp shell as natural chitin and a natural polymer were assessed as adsorbents for decontamination of Ni2+, Cd2+ and Pb2+ as examples of heavy metals from drinking water. …”
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Ensuring representative sample volume predictions in microplastic monitoring by Richard K. Cross, Sarah L. Roberts, Monika D. Jürgens, Andrew C. Johnson, Craig W. Davis, Todd Gouin

“…Rather, they are usually operationally defined based on their size, polymer and shape, dependent on the sample collection method and the analytical range of the measurement technique. …”
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Double diffusive MHD stagnation point flow of second grade fluid in non-Darcy porous media under radiation effects by Walid Aich, Amir Abbas, Adebowale Martins Obalalu, Walid Hassen, Lotfi Ben Said, Rejab Hajlaoui, Lioua Kolsi

“…Abstract Non-Newtonian fluids are also widely used in a variety of scientific, engineering, and industrial domains, including the petroleum sector and polymer technologies. They are vital in the development of drag-reducing agents, damping and braking systems, food manufacturing, personal protective equipment, and the printing industry. …”
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Investigation of Fe-Doped Graphitic Carbon Nitride-Silver Tungstate as a Ternary Visible Light Active Photocatalyst by Eid H. Alosaimi, Nadia Azeem, Noor Tahir, Asim Jilani, Muhammad Zahid, Salman. S. Alharthi, Javed Iqbal, Muhammad Yaseen, Zulfiqar Ahmad Rehan, Imran Shahid

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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Quadratic multiple regression model and spectral relaxation approach for carreau nanofluid inclined magnetized dipole along stagnation point geometry by Sayed M. El Din, Adil Darvesh, Assad Ayub, Tanveer Sajid, Wasim Jamshed, Mohamed R. Eid, Syed M. Hussain, Manuel Sánchez-Chero, Sheda Méndez Ancca, Johana Milagritos Ramírez Cerna, Carmen Luisa Aquije Dapozzo

“…Abstract Researchers across the world have tried to explore the impact of non-Newtonian liquid flowing via an extendable surface with the inclusion of various effects due to its industrial and engineering applications like polymer production, paper production, filament extrusion from a dye, etc. …”
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Characterization of Two Historical Postage Stamps Made from Cotton Fibers and Their Restoration Trials Based on the Experimental Studies by Maisa M.A. Mansour, Yassin E. Zidan, Abou El Fettouh A Abd El Hakim, Mohamed Mahmoud Allam, Hayssam M. Ali, Mohammad Akrami, Mohamed Z. M. Salem

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Evaluation of Sericin/Polyvinyl Alcohol Mixtures for Developing Porous and Stable Structures by Maria C. Arango, Leander Vásquez Vásquez, Akemy Carolina Homma Parra, Santiago Rueda-Mira, Natalia Jaramillo-Quiceno, Josep Pasqual Cerisuelo, Amparo Cháfer, Catalina Álvarez-López

“…However, SS has garnered attention for its antioxidant, antibacterial, biocompatible, and anticancer properties as well as its excellent moisture absorption, making it a promising polymer for biomedical applications. Owing to its functional groups (carboxyl, amino, and hydroxyl), SS can blend and crosslink with other polymers, thereby improving the mechanical properties of sericin-based materials. …”
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Spatiotemporal Variance Image Reconstruction for Thermographic Inspections by Logan M. Wilcox, Emily M. Johnson, Emma T. Bohannon, Catherine E. Johnson, Kristen M. Donnell

“…To illustrate the improvements offered by STVR, AMT measurements were completed on a set of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) structures with an absorbing topcoat. …”
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Easy Direct Functionalization of 2D MoS2 Applied in Covalent Hybrids with PANI as Dual Blend Supercapacitive Materials by Matteo Crisci, Felix Boll, Sara Domenici, Jaime Gallego, Bernd Smarsly, Mengjiao Wang, Francesco Lamberti, Andrea Rubino, Teresa Gatti

“…Simultaneously, also conductive polymers (CPs) are interesting and versatile supercapacitor materials, especially polyaniline (PANI), which is extensively studied for this purpose. …”
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Effect of Fiber Angles on Hybrid Double-Tube Concrete Columns under Monotonic Axial Compression by Bing Zhang, Yu-Jun Qi, Tao Huang, Qian-Biao Zhang, Yu Hu, Xia-Min Hu

“…Hybrid double-tube concrete columns (hybrid DTCCs) are a novel form of hybrid columns that combine fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites with two traditional construction materials (i.e., concrete and steel). …”
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Design, Synthesis, and Pharmacological Screening of Novel Porphyrin Derivatives by Ahmed A. Fadda, Rasha E. El-Mekawy, Ahmed El-Shafei, Harold S. Freeman, David Hinks, Manal El-Fedawy

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Design and Verification of a Deep Rock Corer with Retaining the In Situ Temperature by Zhiqiang He, Heping Xie, Mingzhong Gao, Ling Chen, Bo Yu, Yunqi Hu, Jianping Yang

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A warpage-free Si3N4 slurry strategy for vat photopolymerization by Chi Huang, Liya Zheng, Zhilin Tian, Lei Shi, Bin Li

“…The plasticizer can weaken the force between polymer molecular chains and reduce the internal stress of the green body. …”
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Hyaluronidase-induced matrix remodeling contributes to long-term synaptic changes by Rostislav Sokolov, Rostislav Sokolov, Viktoriya Krut', Viktoriya Krut', Vsevolod Belousov, Vsevolod Belousov, Vsevolod Belousov, Vsevolod Belousov, Andrey Rozov, Andrey Rozov, Irina V. Mukhina, Irina V. Mukhina

“…Hyaluronan, a hyaluronic acid polymer, is a key component of the ECM. The functions of hyaluronan include barrier functions and signaling. …”
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Hot melt extrusion assisted additive manufacturing of mixed polymeric 3D printed metoprolol succinate extended-release tablets for controlled oral drug delivery by Shubham Ghatole, Jannu Dilip, Makka Krupali Ashokbhai, Himanshu Vishwakarma, Subham Banerjee, Santanu Kaity

“…This study introduces an innovative methodology for fabricating extended-release metoprolol succinate (MS) tablets through the integration of Soluplus® and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate (HPMCAS) polymers, employing hot-melt extrusion (HME) and additive manufacturing technology. …”
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Newly isolated halotolerant Gordonia terrae S-LD serves as a microbial cell factory for the bioconversion of used soybean oil into polyhydroxybutyrate by Song Xu, Ruiqin Han, Lidan Tao, Zhipeng Zhang, Junfei Gao, Xinyuan Wang, Wei Zhao, Xiaoxia Zhang, Zhiyong Huang

“…Abstract Polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB) is a class of biodegradable polymers generally used by prokaryotes as carbon sources and for energy storage. …”
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Effect of water release behavior by pH-sensitive microgels on hydration, microstructure of cementitious materials by Gengtong Zhang, Huiyun Xia, Dongwei Cao, Huaxin Chen, Weihua Li

“…Superabsorbent polymer (SAP) has been effectively applied in cement-based materials for controllable water release to alleviate autogenous shrinkage. …”
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Marine Antifouling for Underwater Archaeological Sites: TiO2 and Ag-Doped TiO2 by Silvestro A. Ruffolo, Andrea Macchia, Mauro F. La Russa, Lorenzo Mazza, Clara Urzì, Filomena De Leo, Marianna Barberio, Gino M. Crisci

“…The powders have been dispersed in a polymer and then applied to marble surface to evaluate the chromatic alteration induced by the treatments. …”
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