On the Evaluation of the Hyperthermic Efficiency of Magnetic Scaffolds by Matteo B. Lodi, Antonios Makridis, Konstantina Kazeli, Theodoros Samaras, Makis Angelakeris, Giuseppe Mazzarella, Alessandro Fanti

“…Several iron-doped bioceramics or magnetic polymers in various formulations are available. However, the crucial evaluation of their heating potential has been carried out with significantly different, lab specific, variable experimental conditions and protocols often ignoring the several error sources and inaccuracies estimation. …”
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Ionizable polymeric micelles (IPMs) for efficient siRNA delivery by Ziyu Zhou, Yu Feng, Mingzhou Jiang, Zijun Yao, Jing Wang, Feng Pan, Rulan Feng, Chong Zhao, Yinyu Ma, Jinge Zhou, Lei Sun, Xiaotian Sun, Changyou Zhan, Xiao He, Kuan Jiang, Jiahui Yu, Zhiqiang Yan

“…We design three ionizable oligomers (IOs) that, with polylactide-polyethylene glycol (PLA-PEG), form a potential siRNA delivery system, named Ionizable Polymeric Micelles (IPMs). The siRNA encapsulated IPMs escape from lysosomes upon cellular uptake, and silence the target gene. …”
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Highly ordered polyaniline as an efficient dye remover by Pinki Chakraborty, Aman Kothari, Rajamani Nagarajan

“…The obtained polymers were characterized by high resolution powder X-ray diffraction, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, Raman, UV–Visible, photoluminescence spectroscopy, thermogravimetric Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FESEM) and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) techniques. …”
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Analysis of the spatial distribution of metabolites in Aloe vera leaves by mass spectrometry imaging and UHPLC-UHRMS by Sumi Krupa, Tomasz Ruman, Wiktoria Szuberla, Joanna Nizioł

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Enhancement of punching shear behavior of reinforced concrete flat slabs using GFRP grating by Ahmed Mahmoud, Haitham Mostafa, Tarek Mostafa, Ahmed Khater

“… The literature review showed insufficient relevant research on the application of Glass-Fiber-Reinforced-Polymers (GFRP) gratings in the structural elements, while GFRP bars, laminate, sheets, and strips, have been extensively explored. …”
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A Comprehensive Review of Niobium Nanoparticles: Synthesis, Characterization, Applications in Health Sciences, and Future Challenges by Muhammad Usman Khalid, Austeja Rudokaite, Alessandro Marcio Hakme da Silva, Monika Kirsnyte-Snioke, Arunas Stirke, Wanessa C. M. A. Melo

“…Surface modifications, such as coatings with biocompatible polymers, have demonstrated the ability to mitigate these risks while enhancing therapeutic efficacy. …”
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Farklı Işık Kaynakları Polimerizasyonda Ne Kadar Isı Oluşturur ? by Didem Öner Özdaş, Sevgi Zorlu, Ecem Salmaz, Gizem Akkuş, Beril Kaplan

“…Diskin kalınlığına uygun olarak MTA (MTA-Forte, Pyrax Polymers, Hindistan) konulmuş ve üzerine rezin modifiye cam iyonomer siman (RMCİS) uygulanmıştır. …”
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The influence of different drying techniques on polyphenols profile (LC–MS-PDA-Q/TOF) of peach fruit and their pro-health properties by in vitro by Paulina Nowicka, Krzysztof Lech, Aneta Wojdyło

“…The qualitative analysis of the tested dried peaches showed that the content of polyphenols was dominated by polymers of procyanidins (82.5%), followed by phenolic acids (10.6%) > > flavanols (monomers and dimers 4.6%) > > flavonols (1.3%) and anthocyanins (1.0%). …”
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Unveiling the multifunctionality of iron oxide nanoparticle: A synergistic experimental and computational investigation by Shiva Sharma, Sudheesh K. Shukla, Krishna K. Govender, Penny P. Govender

“…Surface functionalization with ligands or polymers played another important role in improving the physicochemical properties, environmental application, and biological interactions of IONPs. …”
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A self-assembling nanoplatform for pyroptosis and ferroptosis enhanced cancer photoimmunotherapy by Zhichao Wang, Yuqi Tang, Quan Li

“…Herein, a multifunctional pH-responsive theranostic nanoplatform (M@P) is designed and constructed by self-assembly of aggregation-induced emission photosensitizer MTCN-3 and immunoadjuvant Poly(I: C), which are further encapsulated in amphiphilic polymers. This nanoplatform is found to have the characteristics of cancer cell targeting, pH response, near-infrared fluorescence imaging, and lysosome targeting. …”
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Amphiphiles Self-Assembly: Basic Concepts and Future Perspectives of Supramolecular Approaches by Domenico Lombardo, Mikhail A. Kiselev, Salvatore Magazù, Pietro Calandra

“…In this perspective, we summarize in this tutorial review the basic concept and recent research on self-assembly of traditional amphiphilic molecules (such as surfactants, amphiphile-like polymers, or lipids) and more recent concepts of supramolecular amphiphiles assembly which have become increasingly important in emerging nanotechnology.…”
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Is It Possible to Produce Meat Without Animals? The Potential of Microorganisms as Protein Sources by Alan Portal D’Almeida, Tiago Lima de Albuquerque

“…Innovations in flavor and texture, including the use of myoglobin and natural polymers to mimic meat properties, have further improved SCP’s appeal. …”
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A Novel Metal-Organic Framework Composite, MIL-101(Cr)@MIP, as an Efficient Sorbent in Solid-Phase Extraction Coupling with HPLC for Tribenuron-Methyl Determination by Xinyuan Zheng, Junping Wang

“…A highly efficient and selective method based on core–shell molecularly imprinted polymers (MIL@MIP) and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was developed and firstly used for the trace analysis of tribenuron-methyl (TBM) in complicated matrices. …”
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Bioactive Potential of 3D-Printed Oleo-Gum-Resin Disks: B. papyrifera, C. myrrha, and S. benzoin Loading Nanooxides—TiO2, P25, Cu2O, and MoO3 by Diogo José Horst, Sergio Mazurek Tebcherani, Evaldo Toniolo Kubaski, Rogério de Almeida Vieira

“…Thermal analysis shows that plant resins have peculiar characteristics, with a thermal behavior similar to commercial available semicrystalline polymers, although their structure consists of a mix of organic compounds.…”
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Polymerization and modeling of phenolic resins from crude wood resin in the presence of AlCl3 by Ömür Aras, Murat Ertaş, Muhammed Yusuf Aksakal, Naile Angın, Merve Genç

“…With increasing environmental problems, interest in natural polymers that have less toxic effects on the environment and are biodegradable is increasing day by day. …”
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Investigation of Characteristics Whey Protein Isolate/Chitosan with Silica Addition in Biocomposite Film by Ika Zuwanna, Medyan Riza, Sri Aprilia, Yanna Syamsuddin, Syahiddin Said, Rozanna Dewi

“…According to the results, increasing the amount of SiO2 in biocomposite films boosts their performance, suggesting that they could eventually replace synthetic polymers in packaging applications.…”
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Catalase Biomimetic Sensor Based on Metal by Malikova Nurana Nahmad, Gurbanova Lala Maharram, Ali-Zadeh Nahmad Islam, Nagiev Tofik Murtuza, Shokhzod Ulashov, Kurbanova Shaxnoza

“…Enzymes are proteins with prosthetic groups, and proteins are polymers formed from amino acid links. The number of different enzymes in a cell is the same as the number of different chemical reactions that occur in it. …”
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Effect of irrigation with magnetized and ionized water on yield, nutrient uptake and water-use efficiency of winter wheat in Xinjiang, China by Xinyue Chen, Kai Zhang, Xiaopeng Gao, Xin Ai, Guoyue Chen, Xiaomeng Guo, Chengcheng Wu, Lu Zhang

“…Magnetization can alter hydrogen bonds among water molecules, leading to changes in water physicochemical properties, and ionization can use frequencies to break down polymers for better solubility. Consequently, irrigating with magnetized and ionized (MI) water might affect crop growth, yield, and water-use efficiency. …”
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A Novel, Cell-Compatible Hyaluronidase Activity Assay Identifies Dextran Sulfates and Other Sulfated Polymeric Hydrocarbons as Potent Inhibitors for CEMIP by Anja Schmaus, Sofia Spataro, Paul Sallmann, Stephanie Möller, Leonardo Scapozza, Marco Prunotto, Jonathan P. Sleeman

“…Thereby, we identified several sulfated hydrocarbon polymers that inhibit CEMIP more potently than other hyaluronidases. …”
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Cassava Waste Starch as a Source of Bioplastics: Development of a Polymeric Film with Antimicrobial Properties by Yuri D. O. Silveira, Adriana S. Franca, Leandro S. Oliveira

“…Polysaccharides represent the most abundant biopolymers in agri-food wastes and thus are the most studied polymers to produce biodegradable films for use in packaging. …”
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