New Gold(I) Complexes as Potential Precursors for Gas-Assisted Methods: Structure, Volatility, Thermal Stability, and Electron Sensitivity by Aleksandra Butrymowicz-Kubiak, Tadeusz M. Muzioł, Piotr Madajski, Iwona B. Szymańska

“…We report the synthesis and characterization of new, user-friendly gold(I) [Au₄(μ-(NH)₂CC₂F₅)₄]_n coordination polymer and [Au₂Cl₂(NH₂(NH=)CC₂F₅)₂]_n complex. …”
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Comparative Study of Crucial Properties of Packaging Based on Polylactide and Selected Essential Oils by Ewa Olewnik-Kruszkowska, Astha Vishwakarma, Magdalena Wrona, Anis Bertella, Anna Rudawska, Magdalena Gierszewska, Beata Schmidt

“…In addition to examining structure and morphology, the polymer films underwent analyses that are particularly important with regard to contact with food. …”
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Utilizing Local Waste: Sustainable Adsorption of Reactive Blue 235 on Surfactant-Modified Bamboo Fibers by Samriti Vaid, Varinder Kaur, Sanyog Sharma, Anupinder Singh, Bhavna Vaid, Raj Kumar Arya, G. D. Verros

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Mechanisms of recalcitrant fucoidan breakdown in marine Planctomycetota by Carla Pérez-Cruz, Alicia Moraleda-Montoya, Raquel Liébana, Oihana Terrones, Uxue Arrizabalaga, Mikel García-Alija, Maier Lorizate, Ana Martínez Gascueña, Isabel García-Álvarez, Jon Ander Nieto-Garai, June Olazar-Intxausti, Bárbara Rodríguez-Colinas, Enrique Mann, José Luis Chiara, Francesc-Xabier Contreras, Marcelo E. Guerin, Beatriz Trastoy, Laura Alonso-Sáez

“…One of the strains appears to internalize the polymer, while the other strain degrades it extracellularly. …”
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1,8‐Diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec‐7‐ene as Cyclic Ether Electrolyte Polymerization Inhibition for Wide‐Temperature‐Range High‐Rate Lithium‐ion Batteries by Hui Tian, Zixin Hong, Zhenhan Fang, Yufeng Luo, Hengcai Wu, Fei Zhao, Qunqing Li, Shoushan Fan, Jiaping Wang

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Inhibition of Corneal Neovascularization by Subconjunctival Injection of Fc-Endostatin, a Novel Inhibitor of Angiogenesis by Junko Yoshida, Robert T. Wicks, Andrea I. Zambrano, Betty M. Tyler, Kashi Javaherian, Rachel Grossman, Yassine J. Daoud, Peter Gehlbach, Henry Brem, Walter J. Stark

“…Angiogenesis was induced in rabbit corneas through intrastromal implantations of VEGF polymer implanted 2 mm from the limbus. NZW rabbits were separated into groups receiving twice weekly subconjunctival injections of either saline; 25 mg/mL bevacizumab; 2 mg/mL FcE; or 20 mg/mL FcE. …”
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Triplet Electron Exchange in Carbon Nanodots‐assisted Long‐persistent near‐infrared Chemiluminescence for Oncology Synergistic Imaging and Therapy by Run‐Wei Song, Tian‐Ci Jiang, Xue‐Yang Zhang, Cheng‐Long Shen, Qing Lou, Chong‐Xin Shan

“…As a proof‐of‐concept, the photosensitizers of carbon nanodots (CDs)‐loaded chlorin e6 (CDs‐Ce6) are designed and integrated with the peroxalate molecules, and the as‐prepare polymer carbon nanodots (p‐CDs) exhibit novel tumor microenvironment (TME)‐responsive long‐persistent near‐infrared CL and photochemical reactions, evoking the in vivo imaging and synergistic dynamic therapy in tumor tissue. …”
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Isolation and Characterization of Exopolysaccharide-Producing Lactobacillus plantarum SKT109 from Tibet Kefir by Wang Ji, Zhao Xiao, Tian Zheng, He Congcong, Yang Yawei, Yang Zhennai

“…Microstructural studies of the EPS demonstrated a highly compact structure with a smooth surface, facilitating formation of film by the polymer; the EPS was composed of many different sizes of spherical lumps with tendency to form molecular aggregates. …”
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Effect of different antioxidants on properties of trans-1,4-butadiene-isoprene rubber and its composites by ZONG Xin1,2, GAO Bo1,2, LI Lan-ge1,2, GE Huai-tao1,2, LI Dan-dan2

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Differential GTP-dependent in-vitro polymerization of recombinant Physcomitrella FtsZ proteins by Stella W. L. Milferstaedt, Marie Joest, Lennard L. Bohlender, Sebastian N. W. Hoernstein, Buğra Özdemir, Eva L. Decker, Chris van der Does, Ralf Reski

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Recyclable Robust Plastic Scintillation Resin Achieving the Exceptional Separation and Detection of Technetium‐99 by Tonghuan Liu, Yichen Hu, Junqiang Yang, Kesheng Hu, Bei Qi, Yun Zhou, Juan Tong, Man Wang, Liang Huang, Keliang Shi, Xiaolin Hou

“…Here, a chemical grafting strategy is presented to synthesize ultra‐stable plastic scintillation resin, in which 4‐vinylpyridine and divinylbenzene are cross‐linked as matrix polymer to withstand extreme conditions and a fluorophore “shield” to convert beta radiation into detectable signals. …”
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An engineering model for creeping flame spread over idealized electrical wires in microgravity by Coimbra, Alain, Li, Yutao, Guibaud, Augustin, Citerne, Jean-Marie, Legros, Guillaume, Consalvi, Jean-Louis

“…In addition to NiCr, metallic cores of lower and higher conductivities are considered. The polymer is shown to be thermally thick for all tested wire geometries and core conductivities. …”
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Development of a Sustainable Flexible Humidity Sensor Based on <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> Larvae Biomass-Derived Chitosan by Ezekiel Edward Nettey-Oppong, Riaz Muhammad, Emmanuel Ackah, Hojun Yang, Ahmed Ali, Hyun-Woo Jeong, Seong-Wan Kim, Young-Seek Seok, Seung Ho Choi

“…Comparative analysis with existing polymer-based resistive-type sensors further highlighted the superior sensing range, rapid dynamic response, and environmental sustainability of the developed sensor. …”
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Separating nanobubble nucleation for transfer-resistance-free electrocatalysis by Shasha Guo, Maolin Yu, Jinn-Kye Lee, Mengyi Qiu, Dundong Yuan, Zhili Hu, Chao Zhu, Yao Wu, Zude Shi, Wei Ma, Shuangyin Wang, Yongmin He, Zhengyang Zhang, Zhuhua Zhang, Zheng Liu

“…This results in the spatial separation of bubble nucleation from the platinum surface, notably enhancing catalytic activity, as demonstrated in both microcell and polymer electrolyte membrane cell experiments. Our findings offer insights into bubble nucleation control and the design of electrocatalytic interfaces with minimized transfer resistance.…”
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Facile construction of polyoxometalate-modified polyaryletherketone-based hybrid membranes with enhanced proton conductivity by Bo Hu, Qiuchen Du, Yang Yang, Dengdeng Li, Jiawang Fu, Bailing Liu, Hong-Ying Zang, Yangguang Li, Haiming Xie, Zhongmin Su

“…Because of its structural characteristics, the nanosized PW12 induced precise hybridization of the nanophase structure of this ionomeric polymer and the formation of proton transport channels. …”
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Advanced high-voltage and super-stable sodium–zinc hybrid ion batteries enabled by a hydrogel electrolyte by Debin Kong, Xinru Wei, Jinshu Yue, Changzhi Ji, Jianhang Yang, Guanzhong Ma, Xia Hu, Wenting Feng, Changming Mao, Zhongtao Li, Linjie Zhi

“…In this study, we present a rationally designed hydrogel electrolyte, featuring a distinctive polymer network and reduced free water content, created using a UV-curing method. …”
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Evaluating the Resistance Performance of the VAEPC and the PAFRC Composites against a Low-Velocity Impact in Varying Temperature by Gwang-Hee Heo, Jong-Gun Park, Chung-Gil Kim

“…This paper aims to evaluate the resistance performance of the vinyl acetate ethylene polymer cement (VAEPC) composite and the polyvinyl alcohol fiber-reinforced cement (PAFRC) composite against a low-velocity impact in varying temperature. …”
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Comparison of Osteogenesis between Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Their Sheets on Poly-ε-Caprolactone/β-Tricalcium Phosphate Composite Scaffolds in Canine Bone Defects... by Yongsun Kim, Seung Hoon Lee, Byung-jae Kang, Wan Hee Kim, Hui-suk Yun, Oh-kyeong Kweon

“…Multipotent mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and MSC sheets have effective potentials of bone regeneration. Composite polymer/ceramic scaffolds such as poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL)/β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) are widely used to repair large bone defects. …”
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Reinforcement of PMMA Denture Base Material with a Mixture of ZrO2 Nanoparticles and Glass Fibers by Mohammed M. Gad, Ahmad M. Al-Thobity, Ahmed Rahoma, Reem Abualsaud, Fahad A. Al-Harbi, Sultan Akhtar

“…For the control group, the specimens did not receive any additions; for the test group, different concentrations of nano-ZrO2/GFs at 5% of the PMMA polymer were added. The concentrations of nano-ZrO2/GFs were as follows: 5%–0%, 4%–1%, 3%–2%, 2.5%–2.5%, 2%–3%, 1%–4%, and 0%–5%. …”
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Development of biodegradable magnesium alloy stents with coating by Lorenza Petrini, Wei Wu, Dario Gastaldi, Lina Altomare, Silvia Farè, Francesco Migliavacca, Ali Gökhan Demir, Barbara Previtali, Maurizio Vedani

Subjects: “…Bioresorbable alloys; Degradable scaffolds; Polymeric coating; Computational studies; Experimental validations.…”
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