Simultaneous Determination of Thidiazuron and Forchlorfenuron in Orange by Solid Phase Extraction with Molecularly Imprinted Membrane Followed by High Performance Liquid Chromatogr... by SHI Yu, WANG Jian, DOU Rui, QI Yingchun, DONG Xiao, NIU Zhirui, REN Jingyu, HUANG Hua, ZHAO Yixue

“…Scanning electron microscope (SEM) characterization of the prepared samples showed that the surface of the three-dimensional network structure of the PDA@PVDF membrane was coated with dense molecularly imprinted polymers. The performance tests showed that the adsorption capacity of MIM for TDZ and CPPU was 1.80 and 1.89 times as high as that of the non-imprinted counterpart, reaching adsorption equilibrium after 20 and 30 min, respectively. …”
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Recent trends in nanocomposite packaging films utilising waste generated biopolymers: Industrial symbiosis and its implication in sustainability by Zeba Tabassum, Anand Mohan, Narsimha Mamidi, Ajit Khosla, Anil Kumar, Pratima R. Solanki, Tabarak Malik, Madhuri Girdhar

“…Natural and synthetic biopolymers have significant advantages over petroleum‐based polymers in terms of cost‐effectiveness, environmental friendliness, and user‐friendliness. …”
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Functional hydrogel empowering 3D printing titanium alloys by Weimin Zhang, Jiaxin Zhang, He Liu, Yang Liu, Xiao Sheng, Sixing Zhou, Tiansen Pei, Chen Li, Jincheng Wang

“…Hydrogels composed of three-dimensional networks of hydrophilic polymers can effectively simulate the extracellular matrix of natural bone and are capable of loading bioactive molecules such as proteins, peptides, growths factors, polysaccharides, or nucleotides for localized release within the human body, by directly participating in biological processes. …”
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Antagonistic functions of CTL1 and SUH1 mediate cell wall assembly in Arabidopsis by Nguyen Thi Thuy, Hyun‐Jung Kim, Suk‐Whan Hong

“…Abstract Plant genomes contain numerous genes encoding chitinase‐like (CTL) proteins, which have a similar protein structure to chitinase belonging to the glycoside hydrolase (GH) family but lack the chitinolytic activity to cleave the β‐1,4‐glycosidic bond in chitins, polymers of N‐acetylglucosamine. CTL1 mutations found in rice and Arabidopsis have caused pleiotropic developmental defects, including altered cell wall composition and decreased abiotic stress tolerance, likely due to reduced cellulose content. …”
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Evaluation of the impacts of polymeric fibers and modifiers on the fracture properties of asphalt mixtures by Niloofar Esmaeili, Mohammad Zia Alavi, Mahdi Samadzad

“…The use of crumb rubber and SBS as asphalt binder modifiers increased the peak load and fracture energy but reduced the flexibility of the mixtures due to a decrease in the homogeneity of the modified asphalt. Polymers had a greater impact on the pre-peak region compared to fibers, causing a more substantial increase in fracture energy in this area than in the post-peak region. …”
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Functionalized epoxy resins for enhanced interface properties and corrosion resistance: Tailoring of surface and interface properties and performance by Chandrabhan Verma, Kyong Yop Rhee, Akram Alfantazi

“…Significant improvements in corrosion resistance have been demonstrated when epoxy resin coatings with inorganic (TiO2, CeO2, SiO2, Al2O3, h-BN, lanthanides, etc.) and organic (G, GO, CNTs, PANI, MXenes, MOFs, PDA, BIM, LDH, polymers, etc.) additives are used. The curing agents greatly influence the efficiency of the functionalized epoxy resins. …”
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The activation of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii alpha amylase 2 by glutamine requires its N‐terminal aspartate kinase–chorismate mutase–tyrA (ACT) domain by Lisa Scholtysek, Ansgar Poetsch, Eckhard Hofmann, Anja Hemschemeier

“…Starch is one of the most important storage polymers of photosynthetic organisms, and a complex regulatory network ensures that biosynthesis and degradation of starch are coordinated with photosynthetic activity and growth. …”
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PLGA confers upon conventional nonfluorescent molecules luminescent properties to trigger 1O2-induced pyroptosis and immune response in tumors by Lan Zou, Rujing Wang, Mengnan Zhao, Yuke Li, Chen Sun, Jinjin Xie, Yan Chen, Qian Jing, Dandan Mi, Sanjun Shi

“…In this study, we took a deliberate approach devoid of any chemical alterations to develop a novel photosensitizer called “pharmaceutical-dots (pharm-dots)” by combining nonemissive polymers (Poly (lactic-co-glycolic acid), PLGA) with nonfluorescent invisible molecules like curcumin, berberine, oridonin into PLGA nanoparticles (PLGA-NPs). …”
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Fracture Load Estimations for U-Notched and V-Notched 3D Printed PLA and Graphene-Reinforced PLA plates using the ASED Criterion by Marcos S�nchez, Sergio Arrieta, Sergio Cicero�

“…This paper addresses the estimation of critical loads in FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) printed polymers and composites containing notches. Particularly, the analysis is focused on the fracture load estimations of 39 PLA (polylactic acid) and 39 graphene reinforced PLA (PLA-Gr) printed plates containing two different types of notches (U- and V-notches) and combining different plate thicknesses and defect length to plate width (a/W) ratios. …”
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Laccase/caffeic acid-catalyzed crosslinking coupled with galactomannan alters the conformational structure of ovalbumin and alleviates Th2-mediated allergic asthma by Ishfaq Ahmed, Suidong Ouyang, Shengquan Wu, Haochang Song, Miaoyuan Zhang, Renxing Luo, Peishan Lu, Jiaqi Deng, Tingting Zheng, Yanyan Wang, Xinguang Liu, Gonghua Huang

“…The formation of high molecular weight crosslinked polymers and the IgG-binding were analyzed by sodium dodecyl sulfate-polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) and Western blotting. …”
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The role of force and torque in friction stir welding: A detailed review by Mostafa Akbari, Milad Esfandiar, Amin Abdollahzadeh

“…Friction Stir Welding (FSW) is a significant solid-state joining technique for metals and polymers, effectively addressing challenges posed by fusion welding. …”
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Advancing Hydrogel-Based 3D Cell Culture Systems: Histological Image Analysis and AI-Driven Filament Characterization by Lucio Assis Araujo Neto, Alessandra Maia Freire, Luciano Paulino Silva

“…<b>Methods</b>: The production of 3D hydrogel filaments involved different combinations of sodium alginate and gelatin polymers, as well as a cross-linking agent, and subsequent stretching until rupture using an extensometer. …”
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Polyurethanes as Biomaterials in Medicine: Advanced Applications, Infection Challenges, and Innovative Surface Modification Methods by Drożdż Kamil, Gołda-Cępa Monika, Brzychczy-Włoch Monika

“…Polyurethanes (PUs) are exceptionally versatile polymers widely utilized in medicine due to their outstanding mechanical properties, biocompatibility, and adaptability to various applications. …”
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In Situ Gelling Dexamethasone Oromucosal Formulation: Physical Characteristics Influencing Drug Delivery by Daniel Krchňák, Ľudmila Balážová, Michal Hanko, Dominika Žigrayová, Miroslava Špaglová

“…In the composition, polymers in the role of mucoadhesive agent were interchanged (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC), hydroxyethyl cellulose (HEC), methyl cellulose (MC), carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (NaCMC). …”
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Recent advancement and design in supercapacitor hybrid electrode materials: Bridging the gap between energy and power density by Soumen Mandal, Arpit B. Mendhe, Hitesh M. Rakhade, Neha S. Barse, Mayna Roy, P. Rosaiah, Taejoon Park, Han-Seung Lee, Avinash C. Mendhe, Daewon Kim

“…Additionally, the review assesses various types of electrode materials such as carbon-based, metal oxide-based, conducting polymers, and metal chalcogenide-based electrodes, in combination with nanomaterials like carbon, metal oxides, among others. …”
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Nanoencapsulation of 4-Propylguaiacol in β-Cyclodextrin, Ethyl Cellulose, and Polyvinylpyrrolidone by Margaret W. Kariuki, Ahmed Hassanali, Margaret M. Ng’ang’a

“…All the sharp peaks belonging to each of the encapsulating polymers were observed. However, some of the characteristic peaks of 4-propylguaiacol disappeared in the complex formed. …”
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Theoretical analysis of MHD Maxwell two phase nano flow subject to viscous dissipation and chemical reaction: A nonsimilar approach by Muhammad Idrees Afridi, Gurram Dharmaiah, Jupudi Lakshmi Rama Prasad, Nallapati Vedavathi

“…Maxwell-fluid represents the flow of polymers used in the food processing industry and the cooling of copper plates. …”
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Self-Responsive Electrospun Nanofibers Wound Dressings: The Future of Wound Care by Biruk Fentahun Adamu, Jing Gao, Esubalew Kasaw Gebeyehu, Kura Alemayehu Beyene, Melkie Getnet Tadesse, Erkihun Zelalem Liyew

“…Self-responsive electrospun nanofibrous wound dressings that are triggered by pH, temperature, light, bacteria, and oxygen species are discussed in detail after self-responsive smart materials or polymers used for electrospun nanofibrous wound dressings are covered in the first section of the review.…”
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Patterning Planar, Flexible Li-S Battery Full Cells on Laser-Induced Graphene Traces by Irene Lau, Adam I. O. Campbell, Debasis Ghosh, Michael A. Pope

“…Laser conversion of commercial polymers to laser-induced graphene (LIG) using inexpensive and accessible CO₂ lasers has enabled the rapid prototyping of promising electronic and electrochemical devices. …”
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Synthesis and Characterization of Iodinated Chitosan Nanoparticles and Their Effects on Cancer Cells by Germán Alvarado Tenorio, Roberto Espinosa Neira, Carlos Alberto Ávila Orta, Gabriela Yolotzín Romero Zúñiga, Hortensia Ortega Ortiz

“…The high degree of chemical modification of the chitosan chains due to protonated amine groups allows them to react with many negatively charged surfaces as anionic polymers and cell membranes, resulting in an attractive material for medical and pharmaceutics applications. …”
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