Recent Advances in Hydroxyapatite Scaffolds Containing Mesenchymal Stem Cells by John Michel, Matthew Penna, Juan Kochen, Herman Cheung

“…In recent years, the combination of hydroxyapatite and natural or synthetic polymers has been studied extensively. Due to the interest in these scaffolds, this review will cover the wide range of hydroxyapatite containing scaffolds used with MSCs for in vitro and in vivo experiments. …”
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Influence of Surface Properties on the Adhesion of Staphylococcus epidermidis to Acrylic and Silicone by Cláudia Sousa, Pilar Teixeira, Rosário Oliveira

“…The aim of the present study was to compare the ability of eight Staphylococcus epidermidis strains to adhere to acrylic and silicone, two polymers normally used in medical devices manufacture. …”
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Recent Advances on Electroconductive Hydrogels Used in Heart Repair and Regeneration by Xu Yan, Huan Sun, Ping Yang

“…Electroconductive hydrogels (EHs) are prepared from synthetic or natural biodegradable polymers and conductive components that could partially restore the myocardial/ventricular electromechanical coupling and synchronized heartbeats. …”
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Fructan Biosynthetic and Breakdown Enzymes in Dicots Evolved From Different Invertases. Expression of Fructan Genes Throughout Chicory Development by Wim Van den Ende, An Michiels, Joke De Roover, Andrea Van Laere

“…Fructans are fructose-based oligo- and polymers that serve as reserve carbohydrates in many plant species. …”
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Natural Protein Films from Textile Waste for Wound Healing and Wound Dressing Applications by Livia Ottaviano, Sara Buoso, Roberto Zamboni, Giovanna Sotgiu, Tamara Posati

“…Natural macromolecules, particularly proteins, have emerged as attractive alternatives to synthetic polymers due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, low immunogenicity, and adaptability. …”
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Valorization of passion fruit: development, characterization and optimization of biodegradable edible films by Maria Clara Coutinho Macedo, Viviane Dias Medeiros Silva, Camila Gonçalves Rodrigues, Débora Tamires Vitor Pereira, Maria Aparecida Vieira Teixeira Garcia, Christiano Vieira Pires, Camila Argenta Fante

“…As for biodegradability, the film obtained an average mass loss of 92.77 ± 4.28%, being a great alternative to the use of non-biodegradable polymers. The films showed acceptable degree of plasticization, which was favored by intermolecular interactions between the components of the flour, starch and glycerol.…”
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Unsteady Mixed Convection Boundary Layer from a Circular Cylinder in a Micropolar Fluid by Anati Ali, Norsarahaida Amin, Ioan Pop

“…Most industrial fluids such as polymers, liquid crystals, and colloids contain suspensions of rigid particles that undergo rotation. …”
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Blast Protection of Unreinforced Masonry Walls: A State-of-the-Art Review by Lucas Lantz, Joshua Maynez, Wesley Cook, Claudia Mara Dias Wilson

“…It seeks to present the state of the art in this field, including mitigation techniques considered as well as testing methods selected. Fiber reinforced polymers and polyurea are the two dominant retrofitting techniques being assessed in the field. …”
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Processing Agroindustry By-Products for Obtaining Value-Added Products and Reducing Environmental Impact by Iván Almaraz-Sánchez, Aldo Amaro-Reyes, Jorge Alberto Acosta-Gallegos, Magdalena Mendoza-Sánchez

“…Instead of throwing away or burning by-products, they can be transformed into useful materials such as polymers, fuels, antioxidants, phenols, and lipids, which will effectively reduce food waste and environmental impact.…”
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Kinetic and isothermal study of dye absorption using pre-treated natural fabrics using polyamine compounds by Eman M. Reda, Hanan A. Othman, Heba Ghazal, Ahmed G. Hassabo

“…Abstract The study examined the use of cationic polymers (Polyethyleneimine and chitosan) in treating fabrics like cotton, wool, and cotton/wool (70/30) to improve their dyeability and printability. …”
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A New Method for Synthesis of Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide) and Poly(2,6-diphenyl-1,4-phenyl oxide) by Naser M. Al Andis

“…The synthesized polymers were characterized by NMR spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), and gel permeation chromatography (GPC). …”
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Development of a Dual-Targeted Oral Delivery System for Mesalazine and Acetaminophen by Fatemeh Soltani, Reihaneh Arghand, Ghazaleh Mehdipour, Hossein Shahdadi Sardou, Ali Mohammadi, Abbas Akhgari

“…Materials and methods: In this experimental study, mesalazine pellets were prepared using the extrusion-spheronization method and coated with pH-dependent polymers (Eudragit® L100 and Eudragit® S100) as well as a combination of time-dependent (Eudragit® RS) and pH-dependent polymers (Eudragit® L100). …”
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Lanthanide metal–organic frameworks: Structural, thermal and sorption properties by Renata Łyszczek, Liliana Mazur, Agnieszka Ostasz, Agata Bartyzel, Halina Głuchowska

“…Two coordination polymers of erbium(III) and neodymium(III) ions with 1,3,5-benzenetricarboxylic acid were synthesized under the solvothermal conditions from the dimethylformamide solution. …”
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Catalytic Chemical Recycling of Post-Consumer Plastics: A Review by L. M. Affiku, S. O. Okopi, A. S. Akawu, C. N. Abah, K. O. Joseph

“…This process involves breaking down plastic polymers into smaller molecules using catalysts, reducing the need for fossil fuel-based feedstocks. …”
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In‐Situ Rheology Measurements via Machine‐Learning Enhanced Direct‐Ink‐Writing by Robert D. Weeks, Jennifer M. Ruddock, J. Daniel Berrigan, Jennifer A. Lewis, James. O. Hardin

“…This ML model is trained with a rheologically diverse set of inks composed of different polymers. The model successfully correlated features of the simple printed test pattern to rheological properties, which could, in theory, inform both printed structures and future ink compositions. …”
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Grafting modification for textile functionalization: innovations and applications by Joyjit Ghosh, Nishat Sarmin Rupanty, Faizunnesa Khan, Tasneem Noor, Rifat Jahangir, Seyedali Mirmohammadsadeghi, Tarikul Islam

“…This process involves the covalent attachment of functional polymers to textile substrates, imparting desirable properties such as hydrophobicity, antimicrobial activity, UV resistance, drug delivery capabilities, flame resistance, and improved dyeability. …”
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Magneto-Sensitive Ni/C Adsorbents: Synthesis, Properties and Applications by Mariia V. Galaburda, Viktor M. Bogatyrov, Olena I. Oranska, Jadwiga Skubiszewska Zieba, Vladimir M. Gun'ko, Dariusz Sternik

“…The resorcinol–formaldehyde polymers containing nickel(II) acetate was carbonized to produce chars (labelled as Ni/C-20, Ni/C-35 and Ni/C-50). …”
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Environmental and Wastewater Treatment Applications of Stimulus-Responsive Hydrogels by Anita Ioana Visan, Irina Negut

“…The incorporation of nanoparticles and bio-based polymers further improves their structural integrity and pollutant removal efficiency. …”
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Solid Phase Microextraction and Related Techniques for Drugs in Biological Samples by Mohammad Mahdi Moein, Rana Said, Fatma Bassyouni, Mohamed Abdel-Rehim

“…In addition, the use of new sorbents such as monoliths and molecularly imprinted polymers will be presented.…”
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Preparation, characterization, and in vivo pharmacokinetics of thermosensitive in situ nasal gel of donepezil hydrochloride by Gu Fugen, Fan Huimin, Cong Zhixin, Li Shuang, Wang Yi, Wu Chunzhi

“…Donepezil hydrochloride thermosensitive in situ gel for nasal delivery was prepared by using Poloxamer 407 and Poloxamer 188 as thermoreversible polymers, hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin and ethylparaben as permeation enhancer and preservative, respectively. …”
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