Boundary layer flow of a non-Newtonian fluid over an exponentially stretching sheet with the presence of a heat source/sink by Vinod Y．, K.R. Raghunatha, Suma Nagendrappa Nagappanavar, Nodira Nazarova, Manish Gupta, Sangamesh

“…This research is significant for MHD flows of non-Newtonian fluids, with applications in polymer extrusion, metal casting, and cooling technologies. …”
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Three-dimensional Middle Infrared Spectroscopy Study on Crystalline and Amorphous Structures and Thermostability of Corn, Wheat, and Pea Starch by KONG Xiao-mei, DU Lin-nan, JIANG Meng-wei, CHAI Jia-xin, CHANG Mei-ling, ZHANG Yong, CHANG Ming, XU Yuan-yuan

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The structure–activity relationship and computational studies of 1,3-thiazole derivatives as cholinesterase inhibitors with anti-inflammatory activity by Modrić, Marina, Božičević, Marin, Odak, Ilijana, Talić, Stanislava, Barić, Danijela, Mlakić, Milena, Raspudić, Anamarija, Škorić, Irena

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Extraction and Characterization of Microfibrillated Cellulose from Discarded Cotton Fibers through Catalyst Preloaded Fenton Oxidation by Xianmeng Xu, Ning Lu, Shunmin Wang, Mengqi Huang, Shenglong Qu, Feng Xuan

“…As the most abundant biological resource on Earth, cellulose is an inexhaustible, natural, and renewable polymer. Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) offers the advantages of abundant raw materials, high strength, and good degradability. …”
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Composites in high-pressure hydrogen storage: A review of multiscale characterization and mechanical behavior by Imen Feki, Mohammadali Shirinbayan, Samia Nouira, Robert Tie Bi, Jean-Baptiste Maeso, Cedric Thomas, Joseph Fitoussi

“…These tanks, characterized by a polymer liner fully wrapped in carbon fiber composites, are pivotal for achieving high-pressure containment while maintaining lightweight properties. …”
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Microplastic abundance and distribution in surface water and sediment collected from the coastal area by N. Takarina, A. Purwiyanto, A. Rasud, A. Arifin, Y. Suteja

“…Among those, fiber and film were the most dominant microplastic detected both in surface water and sediment in all locations. Three polymers, namely polyethylene, polypropylene, and polystyrene, were detected in the microplastic samples. …”
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Polarization conversion in soft glass fluoride and chalcogenide fibers for mid-infrared applications by Md Moinul Islam Khan, Md Hosne Mobarok Shamim, Jean-Luc Delarosbil, Younes Messaddeq, Frederic Smektala, Martin Rochette

“…Thanks to the higher strain-optic coefficients of chalcogenide glass, these fibers exhibited exceptional PER values, reaching 39.3 dB for As _2 Se _3 , 41.4 dB for As _2 S _3 , and 38.3 dB for Ge _20 Se _60 Te _20 . The polymer coatings of the ZBLAN and chalcogenide fibers effectively protect them from compressive force and twisting, enabling them to endure more than 30 cycles of compression and decompression without breakage. …”
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Characteristics of glaucoma therapy with prostaglandin analogues nowadays by I.B. Alekseev, A.V. Volkova, L.I. Alekseeva

“…At present, reusable polymer dropper bottles have been developed, equipped with a valve that excludes the fluid intake return, a nozzle with ant ibacterial elements and an embedded sterilizing air filter. …”
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Pioglitazone Attenuates Drug-Eluting Stent-Induced Proinflammatory State in Patients by Blocking Ubiquitination of PPAR by Zhongxia Wang, Tao Zhang, Lizhe Sun, Ruifeng Li, Yuanyuan Wei, Xiaojuan Fan, Zuyi Yuan, Junhui Liu, Tao Chen

“…The inflammatory response after polymer-based drug-eluting stent (DES) placement has recently emerged as a major concern. …”
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Synthesis and characterization of lithium transition orthosilicates Li2FexMn1-xSiO4 as cathode material by Ritesh Kumar, A.L. Sharma, R.K. Singh, Arvind Kumar, Pramod K. Singh, M.Z.A. Yahya, S.N.F. Yusuf, Markus Diantoro, Manoj K. Singh

“…The Li-ion batteries are assembled with gel polymer electrolyte PVdF-HFP/LiClO4/EC-PC, and Li2FexMn1-xSiO4 (x=0.3, 0.5, 0.7) cathode and graphite anode. …”
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Effect of Aging on the Antifungal Activity and Surface Roughness of Soft Lining Material Incorporated with Chitosan Nano-Particles by Huda Abdul-Wahab Abdul-Shafi, Hawraa Khalid Aziz

“… Background: Chitosan is a natural bio-polymer, which has been utilized in different pharmaceutical and biomedical fields, and it has antimicrobial activities. …”
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Formulation and Stability of Cellulose Particles Enriched with Phenolic Acids by Mirela Kopjar, Josipa Vukoja, Ivana Buljeta, Ina Ćorković, Anita Pichler, Josip Šimunović

“…Dietary fibers and phenolic acids are recognized for their various health benefits; thus, cellulose was selected as a carrier polymer of phenolic acids, including gallic acid and caffeic acid. …”
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Nanoparticle accumulation and penetration in 3D tumor models: the effect of size, shape, and surface charge by Pierre Cybulski, Maria Bravo, Maria Bravo, Jim Jui-Kai Chen, Indra Van Zundert, Sandra Krzyzowska, Farsai Taemaitree, Hiroshi Uji-i, Hiroshi Uji-i, Hiroshi Uji-i, Johan Hofkens, Johan Hofkens, Susana Rocha, Beatrice Fortuni

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Thermal and ballistic characterization of epoxy matrix composites reinforced with babassu (Attalea speciosa) fiber: An experimental investigation by Lucas Moura Montenegro Reis, Pedro Henrique Poubel Mendonça da Silveira, Yago Soares Chaves, Rafael Travincas Pinto, Lucas de Mendonça Neuba, Sergio Neves Monteiro, Lucio Fabio Cassiano Nascimento

“…These results highlight the potential of babassu fibers as an economical and sustainable reinforcement for polymer composites, reducing production costs while maintaining satisfactory performance, and offering a viable solution for manufacturing lighter, affordable ballistic shields.…”
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Laser Induced Spectroscopy (LIBS) Technology and Environmental Risk Index (RI) to Detect Microplastics in Drinking Water in Baghdad, Iraq by Estabraq Mohammed Ati, Shahla Hussien Hano, Rana Fadhil abbas, Reyam Naji Ajmi and Abdalkader Saeed Latif

“…The presence of the measured micropolymer species in water was immediately classified and detected using a laser production resolution spectrometer as well as signal and plasma scattering spectra, various MP polymers “polyethylene terephthalate, polystyrene, polypropylene, polyethylene, and polyvinyl chloride” are five polymers that were successfully detected in drinking water to validate the ability to identify health risk factors based on potential environmental risk index (RI) and potential environmental risk factors (Tin), the results are calculated to show that risk predicates have evolved over a decade depending on the risk factors. …”
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Exploring nanocomposite materials in clinical dermatology: Innovations for treating skin diseases by Sandipan Dasgupta, Subhasundar Maji, Sanjay Dey, Moitreyee Chattopadhyay, Ananya Chanda, Satarupa Acharjee, Kousik Santra, Kazi Asraf Ali

“…Nanocomposites, composed of nanoparticles integrated into matrix materials like polymers, metals, or ceramics, offer enhanced therapeutic efficacy and targeted delivery. …”
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A Decontamination Process to Remove Metals and Stabilise Montreal Sewage Sludge by G. Mercier, J.F. Blais, F. Hammy, M. Lounes, J.L. Sasseville

“…The treated sludge was first conditioned with an organic polymer and a coagulant aid. It was successfully dewatered with various dehydration equipments (filter press, rotary press, centrifuge).…”
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Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) nanomechanical characterization of micro- and nanoplastics to support environmental investigations in groundwater by Massimiliano Galluzzi, Michele Lancia, Chunmiao Zheng, Viviana Re, Valter Castelvetro, Shifeng Guo, Stefano Viaroli

“…Advanced spectroscopic techniques can detect the polymer type and quantify the number of MNP particles but are affected by large uncertainties in case of particles smaller than 10 μm in size and MNP heteroaggregates. …”
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Edible Film Whey-Gelatin: Lama Gelasi, Solubilitas dan Mikrostruktur dengan Penggabungan Bubuk Teh Hijau by Fahrullah Fahrullah, Basriani Basriani, Cis Anita, Farah Febryanti, Fitriyani Fitriyani

“…The incorporation of green tea powder altered the microstructure of the films, enhancing surface features and strengthening the polymer matrix. The optimal concentration of green tea powder was 5%, producing the shortest gelation time(9 minutes 56 seconds) and a solubility of 45.87%. …”
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“Lung-on-a-chip” as an instrument for studying the pathophysiology of human respiration by Oksana A. Zhukova, Iuliia V. Ozerskaya, Dmitry V. Basmanov, Vsevolod Yu. Stolyarov, Vladimir G. Bogush, Vladimir V. Kolesov, Kirill A. Zykov, Gaukhar M. Yusubalieva, Vladimir P. Baklaushev

“…The LoC device itself contains a system of fluid and gas microchannels, separated with a semipermeable elastic membrane, containing a polymer base and the alveolar cell elements. Depending on the type of LoC (single-, double- and three-channel), the membrane may contain only alveolocytes or alveolocytes combined with other cells — endotheliocytes, fibroblasts, alveolar macrophages or tumor cells. …”
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