Influence of different polymeric materials of implant and attachment on stress distribution in implant-supported overdentures: a three-dimensional finite element study by Sherif Elsayed, Yousra Ahmed, Mohamed I. El-Anwar, Enas Elddamony, Reem Ashraf

“…Both PEEK and PEKK Polymer models offered no advantage over titanium one regarding stress shielding effect, due to low stress and strain values generated at spongy peri-implant bone in polymer models.…”
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Experimental study on the drag reduction performance of sodium alginate in saline solutions by Zhensong Cheng, Xin Zhang, Xiaodong Dai, Hengli Zhai, Xinwang Song, Xudong Wang, Liang Gao, Guoxin Zhang, Yuan Lu, Lei Li, Xiu Yan, Jianhua Zhang

“…The aim of this study is to experimentally investigate the effects of salinity, flow rate, and polymer concentration on the drag reduction performance of sodium alginate in circular pipes. …”
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Improved gas separation performance of PMMA/Matrimid@5218/graphene oxide (GO) mixed matrix membranes by Amirali Salehi, Mohammadreza Omidkhah, Abtin Ebadi Amooghin, Mohammad Mehdi Moftakhari Sharifzadeh

“…For this purpose, the use of polymer blending and mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) has shown promise in improving membrane performance. …”
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Ethyl 4-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-(4-methoxyphenyl)-1-methyl-5-oxo-2,5-dihydro-1H-pyrrole-3-carboxylate by Fatin Nur Ain Abdul Rashid, Mohd Fazli Mohammat, Mohd Abdul Fatah Abdul Manan, Ayisy Amirul Afti Bakhtiar Afendy, David B. Cordes, Aidan P. McKay

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Analyses on Prestress Loss and Flexural Performance of the Laminated Bamboo Beam Applied with Prestressed BFRP Sheet by Qingfang Lv, Ye Liu, Yi Ding

“…Inspired by the studies about wooden beam applied with prestressed steel plate and bamboo beam strengthened by fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP), this paper aims to explore the applicability of the prestressed basalt fiber-reinforced polymer (BFRP) sheet to the laminated bamboo beam and the variation of the flexural performance of the laminated bamboo beam applied with prestressed BFRP sheet. …”
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Development of Adsorbent Hollow Fibres for Environmental Applications by Chin-Chih Tai, Yun-Hsin Wang

“…In this paper, a new generic synthesis route for the single-step production of adsorbent hollow fibres, based on polymer dry/wet spinning followed by a phase inversion process, is presented. …”
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Sequential Self‐Polymerization of Phenolic Compounds with Alkanedithiol Linkers as a Surface‐Independent and Solvent‐Resistant Surface Functionalization Strategy by Jiwon Lim, Meng‐Hsun Lee, Abigail Ahn, Jinsang Kim

“…Moreover, Michael addition and thiyl radical addition reactions between ADT and phenolic compounds produce crosslinked resulting polymer films, rendering solvent resistance to the surface coating. …”
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Synthesis and Adsorption of Ni(II) on Ni(II)-Imprinted Polyaniline Supported on Attapulgite Modified with 3-Methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane by Hui Xu, Jing Tang, Lin Tan, Wei Wang, Hailin Lu, Donghong Guo

“…A novel Ni(II) ion-imprinted polymer [Ni(II)–IIP] was prepared by surface-imprinting technique using aniline as the functional monomer and 3-methacryloxypropyltrimethoxysilane (MPS)-modified attapulgite as the support material. …”
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Optimization of Antibacterial, Structures, and Thermal Properties of Alginate-ZrO2 Bionanocomposite by the Taguchi Method by Mohsen Safaei, Hedaiat Moradpoor, Mohammad Salmani Mobarakeh, Nima Fallahnia

“…Using zirconia nanoparticles in an alginate polymer matrix in the form of nanocomposite can increase the stability of nanoparticles. …”
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Comprehensive Characterization of Furcraea selloa K. Koch Peduncle Fiber-Reinforced Polyester Composites—Effect of Fiber Length and Weight Ratio by D. Divya, I. Jenish, S. Raja

“…Nowadays, scientists and researchers working on polymer composites are paying much attention to the discovery of prospective plant fibers in order to build a promising fiber-reinforced polymer composite. …”
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Pretreatment of Woven Jute FRP Composite and Its Use in Strengthening of Reinforced Concrete Beams in Flexure by Tara Sen, H. N. Jagannatha Reddy

“…Environmental awareness motivates researchers worldwide to perform studies of natural fibre reinforced polymer composites, as they come with many advantages and are primarily sustainable. …”
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Effects of Electrospinning Parameters on the Morphology of Electrospun Fibers by A. Ardakkyzy, N. Nuraje, Zh. Toktarbay

“…Based on the results of the study, higher polymer concentrations and voltages produce thinner fibers and more hydrophobic membranes. …”
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Applications and translational research advances of degradable implantable hydrogels by Wang Qimeng, Yu Lisha, Mao Zhengwei

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Effect of Rotating Magnetic Field on Hydrogen Production from Electrolytic Water by Hao Guo, Sangyoung Kim

“…In this paper, the thermodynamics, electric power principle, and electrolytic reaction of hydrogen production from electrolytic water are analyzed, and the working processes of alkaline electrolytic cell, solid oxide electrolytic cell, and solid polymer electrolytic cell are analyzed. Based on solid polymer electrolytic cell, the effects of membrane electrode performance, diffusion layer material, contact electrode plate, electrolytic temperature, and electrolyte types on hydrogen production are analyzed. …”
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Synthesis and Experimental Thermal Adsorption Characteristics of Epoxy Hybrid Composite for Energy Storage Applications by R. Venkatesh, Roshita David, C. B. Priya, M. Aruna, Gopal Kaliyaperumal, N. Mukilarasan, Avinash Malladi, M. Karthikeyan

“…The polymer-based hybrid composites have been a better choice for high thermal insulation at low cost. …”
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Chain Gangs: New Aspects of Hyaluronan Metabolism by Michael Erickson, Robert Stern

“…Hyaluronan is a matrix polymer prominent in tissues undergoing rapid growth, development, and repair, in embryology and during malignant progression. …”
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Fracture Toughness Improvement of Poly(lactic acid) Reinforced with Poly(ε-caprolactone) and Surface-Modified Silicon Carbide by Jie Chen, Tian-Yi Zhang, Fan-Long Jin, Soo-Jin Park

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Study of Improving Fracture Toughness of Un-Saturated Polyester with Addition of Mixing Percentage of CPO Oils by Nusyirwan Adnand, Ilham S

“…Unsaturated polyester is a polymer that is widely used as a basic matrix to form strong composites for engineering applications such as for cars, ships and aeroplanes. …”
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Mesostructural Design and Manufacturing of Open-Pore Metal Foams by Investment Casting by Alexander Martin Matz, Bettina Stefanie Mocker, Daniel Wyn Müller, Norbert Jost, Gunther Eggeler

“…By this technique, the precursor is coated with a polymer layer whereby a thickening of the struts occurs. …”
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Experiments on Reducing Negative Skin Friction of Piles by Zhongju Feng, Haibo Hu, Ruixin Zhao, Jingbin He, Yunxiu Dong, Kai Feng, Yawan Zhao, Huiyun Chen

“…., no treatment, coating with a paraffin-oil mixture, coating with a polymer nanomaterial, and coating with paint. The results showed that when the moisture content of the clay was slightly larger than that of the plastic limit, the ability to reduce negative skin friction was the best, and the performance was similar for the paraffin-oil mixture, the polymer nanomaterial, and the paint. …”
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