An Overview of Lithium-Ion Battery Safety: Existing Problems and Potential Solutions by Fu Wenduo, Sun Shiqi, Wang Bo

“…Furthermore, improving separator stability by applying ceramic coatings, high-temperature-resistant polymers, and surface modifications fortifies mechanical and thermal endurance, lowering the risk of TR and short circuits. …”
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Effect of lipid peroxidation on the allergenicity and functional properties of soybean β-conglycinin (7S) and glycinin (11S) by Liying Ye, Liangtao Lü, Xiao Lin, Kan He, Xiaoquan Yang, Zhili Wan, Lizhong Liu, Haiqian Wu, Shaojun Xing, Xuli Wu

“…The results found that oxidation altered structures of the proteins and resulted in the formation of cross-linked protein polymers. The emulsion and foaming properties of the proteins were improved after oxidation. …”
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Sustainable Flame Retardant Coatings Derived from Chinese Lacquer Blend with Synergistic Flame Retardant Silicon-Modified Ammonium Polyphosphate by Shuyun Li, Renjin Gao, Hanyu Xue, Yuchi Zhang, Yuansong Ye, Qi Lin, Qingyou Zeng, Linshishui Liu, Changlin Cao, Jianrong Xia

“…This simple approach opens up a new way to design for improved flame retardancy of organic film polymers.…”
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Synthesis of a Denitrification Adsorbent with Large Surface Area and Specific Pore Structure for the Removal of Indole from Fuel Oil by Wenming Yang, Yang Cao, Xiaoni Ni, Weihong Hunag, Wanzhen Xu

“…We herein report the successful synthesis of molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) by surface imprinting methods. The synthesized MIPs were subsequently used to selectively adsorb indole from fuel oil. …”
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Robust and consistent bonding of polydimethylsiloxane to polystyrene cell culture plates by Marta K. Orlowska, Mary Lor, Rebecca L. Fitzsimmons, Harley Robinson, Iliana Delcheva, Daniel Williams, Craig Priest, James E. Hudson

“…Typically, molded PDMS is bonded to glass or another PDMS layer; however, it is challenging to form high-strength bonds with polymers commonly used for cell culture-ware, such as polystyrene (PS). …”
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MATERIALS AND TECHNOLOGIES FOR SURGICAL GUIDES by Cristian-Constantin Budacu, Norina Consuela Forna, Doriana Agop Forna, Razvan Leata, Antoanela Magdalena Covaci, Iulian Constantin

“…Made from biocompatible materials such as medical resins, polymers, and metal alloys, these guides are created using advanced technologies, including 3D printing and CAD software. …”
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Microplastic Contamination in Amazon Vampire Bats (Desmodontinae: Phyllostomidae) by Ana Beatriz Alencastre-Santos, Daniela Melo e Silva, Danielle Regina Gomes Ribeiro-Brasil, Letícia Lima Correia, Magali Gonçalves Garcia, Thiago Bernardi Vieira

“…Microplastics (MPs) are polymers smaller than five millimeters, are easily dispersed, and are considered a contaminant of emerging concern. …”
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Lentinan-functionalized PBAE-G-nanodiamonds as an adjuvant to induce cGAS-STING pathway-mediated macrophage activation and immune enhancement by Zhiqiang Zhang, Li Wang, Xia Ma, Hui Wang

“…A series of biodegradable nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems have been designed utilizing poly(β-amino ester)-guanidine-phenylboronic acid (PBAE-G) polymers. In this study, a novel Lentinan-Functionalized PBAE-G-nanodiamond system was developed to carry ovalbumin (LNT-PBAE-G-ND@OVA). …”
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Preparation and characterization of edible films from gelatin and hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose/sodium carboxymethyl cellulose by Jingjing Du, Qian Zhu, Jiagang Guo, Jiayu Gu, Jianlong Guo, Yuhan Wu, Ling Ren, Song Yang, Jian Jiang

“…Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis revealed enhanced hydrogen bonding between the polymers, while scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) confirmed a more uniform structure with improved thermal stability in the blend films. …”
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Polystyrene nanoparticles induce DNA damage and apoptosis in HeLa cells by Antonia Feola, Manoj Madheswaran, Grazia Romano, Awet Ghebretinsae Tewelde, Eunice Wairimu Maina, Gianluca D'Abrosca, Maria della Valle, Mariacristina Cocca, Maria Emanuela Errico, Carla Isernia, Roberto Fattorusso, MariaTeresa Gentile, Gaetano Malgieri

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Activated Carbons from Crosslinked Novolac Resin by Janusz Pajak, Grzegorz Labojko, Andrzej Lachowski

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A polysaccharide-based hydrogel platform for tumor spheroid production and anticancer drug screening by Elliot Lopez-Vince, Teresa Simon-Yarza, Claire Wilhelm

“…Most models currently use collagen, which is biomimetic but degrades quickly, or artificial polymers, which can be chemically modified but remain stiff. …”
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Biodegradable Food Packaging Materials and Prospects of the Fourth Industrial Revolution for Tomato Fruit and Product Handling by S. M. Chisenga, G. N. Tolesa, T. S. Workneh

“…The environment and food safety are major areas of concern influencing the development of biodegradable packaging for partial replacement of petrochemical-based polymers. This review is aimed at updating the recent advances in biodegradable packaging material and the role of virtual technology and nanotechnology in the tomato supply chain. …”
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Emerging organic electrode materials for sustainable batteries by P. M. Hari Prasad, G. Malavika, Anuraj Pillai, Sachu Sadan, Zeena S. Pillai

“…Despite the presence of several classes of OEMs, such as conducting polymers, 2D and 3D metal-organic frameworks, organolithium derivatives, 2D covalent organic frameworks, aromatic heterocyclic imides, and viologen derivatives, since their introduction in the 1960s, carbonyl-based molecules have maintained low discharge potentials and stable charging/discharging properties. …”
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Bone Regeneration: Mini-Review and Appealing Perspectives by Sylvain Le Grill, Fabien Brouillet, Christophe Drouet

“…Several generations of bone repair biomaterials have been proposed, either based on metals, ceramics, glasses, or polymers, depending on the clinical need, the maturity of technologies, and knowledge of the natural constitution of the bone tissue to be repaired. …”
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Guiding the Differentiation Direction of Pancreatic Islet-Derived Stem Cells by Glycated Collagen by Gokhan Duruksu, Aysegul Aciksari

“…Modification of the collagen by glycation might be used as a tool to improve natural polymers for material-induced stem cell differentiation in the future.…”
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Improving the desorption efficiency of styrene based on inorganic inhibitor modified activated carbon by LIANG Dingcheng, SU Xuechao, XIE Qiang, ZHANG Lianxiu, DENG Qingwen, ZHOU Hongyang, LIU Jinchang

“…When activated carbons containing carbon-carbon double bond reactive VOCs such as saturated styrene are thermally desorbed, it is easy to form macromolecular polymers at high temperatures to block the pores of activated carbon and reduce the adsorption performance of activated carbon. …”
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Current advancements in microneedle technology for therapeutic and biomedical applications by Olivia Sen, Poulami Poddar, Poulami Sarkar, Sanchita Das, Sreejan Manna

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Effectiveness of composite jacket strengthening of reinforced concrete columns under eccentric load after fire exposure by Mohammed Salah Dimia, Ahmed Rafik Belakhdar, Rachid Rabehi, Mohamed Baghdadi, Antonio Marcos de Oliveira Siqueira, Julio Cesar Costa Campos

“…After the fire, this type of reinforcement is considered better than reinforcement with concrete shirts, reinforcement with carbon fiber-reinforced polymers, and others because of its advantages. There are many advantages to the ease and speed of implementation. …”
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In Vitro Sustained Release Study of Gallic Acid Coated with Magnetite-PEG and Magnetite-PVA for Drug Delivery System by Dena Dorniani, Aminu Umar Kura, Samer Hasan Hussein-Al-Ali, Mohd Zobir Bin Hussein, Sharida Fakurazi, Abdul Halim Shaari, Zalinah Ahmad

“…Magnetic measurements and Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) revealed that superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles could be successfully coated with two polymers (PEG and PVA) and gallic acid as an active drug. …”
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