Poly (lactic acid)/Poly (butylene adipate-co-terephthalate) films with simultaneous high oxygen barrier and fast degradation properties by Mengjing Yang, Yuxi Mao, Penghui Zhang, Jie Li, Zeming Tong, Zhenguo Liu, Yanhui Chen

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The delivery carriers and applications for Xiaobojian by Shiyu Huang, Gangliang Huang

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Effect of Cu-, Zn-containing complex based on a porous matrix on fibroblast proliferation, apoptosis, necrosis and nitric oxide production by A. P. Lykov, L. N. Rachkovskaya, O. V. Poveshchenko, E. E. Rachkovsky, A. Yu. Letyagin

“…A comparative study of the effect of a matrix based on porous aluminum oxide and a silicon organic polymer polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) (А12O3@PDMS) and a matrix complex with copper and zinc sorbed on its surface (Cu@Zn- А12O3@PDMS) on the functional properties of fibroblasts has been carried out. …”
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Thiazolothiazole‐Based Quinoidal Compounds for High‐Performance n‐Channel Organic Field‐Effect Transistors with Low‐Cost Metal Electrodes by Yan Feng, Xiaolan Qiao, Guangcheng Ouyang, Guohua Liu, Hongxiang Li

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Iridium porphyrin-catalysed asymmetric carbene insertion into primary N-adjacent C–H bonds with TON over 1000000 by Zong-Rui Li, Kun Zhan, Yi-Jie Wang, Liang-Liang Wu, Guo-Lin Lu, Hao-Yang Wang, Xiao-Long Wan, Zhen-Jiang Xu, Kam-Hung Low, Chi-Ming Che

“…We also show that this iridium catalysis can efficiently access oligomers and polymers of β-amino acid derivatives via stepwise C-H insertion, demonstrating its potential applications in materials science via C-H bond functionalization reactions.…”
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Analysis of Interactions Between Pyomelanin and the Extracellular Matrix in an Ex Vivo Turkey Tendon Model by Rebecca F. Shepherd, Hanaa A. Galeb, Jade Bentham, Reza Moshrefi, Katelyn Ryan, Nur Adeelah Che Ahmad Tantowi, Sara J. Baldock, Nathan R. Halcovitch, T. Jane Stockmann, John G. Hardy, Jemma G. Kerns, Adam M. Taylor

“…Melanins are conjugated biopolymers with varying compositions and functions, found in various tissues throughout the body. …”
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Regeneration of tooth and maxillofacial bone defects based on stem cell aggregates by FU Fei, HU Jiachen, SUI Bingdong, XUAN Kun, JIN Yan

“…Stem cell polymer technology based on the principle of mesenchymal condensation and development has the functional characteristics of maintaining cell stemness , remodeling regenerative microenvironment, and restarting histological differentiation. …”
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Large Enhancement of the Luminescence Properties of an Eu(III) Dye upon Association with the DNA-CTMA Matrix by Daniele Marinotto, Cosmina Andreea Marin, Ileana Rau, Alessia Colombo, Francesco Fagnani, Dominique Roberto, Claudia Dragonetti

“…In this study, the photophysical properties of thin films of an Eu³⁺ dye, namely europium tetrakis(dibenzoylmethide) triethylammonium (EuD₄TEA), within deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) biopolymer functionalized with hexadecyltrimethylammonium chloride (CTMA) were extensively investigated and compared with those of thin films of the same dye embedded in more conventional polymers, like poly(methyl methacrylate) and polycarbonate. …”
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Tough, self-healing and weldable hydrogel via thermal engineering optimized multi-scale structures by Sirawit Pruksawan, Jun En Terence Loh, Kenny Hao Zheng Chong, Zhan Au Chua, Yi Ting Chong, Zi Yang Chia, Khye Soon Andy Yew, FuKe Wang

“…By integrating the PAM hydrogel with shape memory polyurethane, this approach facilitates precise hydrogel assembly, creating a versatile platform for applications in soft robotics, smart biomedical devices, and advanced electronics by leveraging desired polymer functionalities into hydrogel-based systems.…”
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Mechanoreceptive soft robotic molluscoids made of granular hydrogel-based organoelectronics by Antonia Georgopoulou, Nana Obayashi, Francesca Bono, Lorenzo Lucherini, Josie Hughes, Esther Amstad

“…The viscoelasticity of many soft polymers renders flexible sensors susceptible to hysteresis and signal drift that limit their accuracy. …”
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Exploring precision treatments in immune‐mediated inflammatory diseases: Harnessing the infinite potential of nucleic acid delivery by Lingxiao Xu, Zhenxuan Shao, Xia Fang, Zengfeng Xin, Shenzhi Zhao, Hongbo Zhang, Yu Zhang, Wenbiao Zheng, Xiaohua Yu, Zengjie Zhang, Lingling Sun

“…Promising nucleic acid drugs have shown the potential to exert precise effects at the molecular level, with different classes of nucleic acids having regulatory functions through varying mechanisms. For the better delivery of nucleic acids, safe and effective viral vectors and non‐viral delivery systems (including liposomes, polymers, etc.) have been intensively explored. …”
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Adsorption of Polydisperse Polyvinyl Alcohol Molecules on the Surface of Activated Carbons by J. Barkauskas, A. Vinslovaite

“…It was concluded that water molecules had a limited influence on the competitive process of polymer adsorption. A rather pronounced negative correlation between the number of phenol functional groups and PVA adsorption capacity was observed, indicating that these groups hindered the adsorption process. …”
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Hydrogel-Forming Microneedles in the Management of Dermal Disorders Through a Non-Invasive Process: A Review by Popat Mohite, Abhijeet Puri, Shubham Munde, Nitin Ade, Ashwini Kumar, Pensak Jantrawut, Sudarshan Singh, Chuda Chittasupho

“…Additionally, HFMNs can be used for both drug delivery and real-time interstitial fluid monitoring, offering valuable insights into disease states and treatment responses. This dual functionality positions HFMNs as a versatile dermatology tool capable of effectively addressing various dermal complications. …”
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Tumor-microenvironment responsive nanomodulator for near infrared photothermal immunotherapy of hepatocellular carcinoma by Fei Kong, Tian Xia, Xiaorong Zhu, Xueping Zeng, Fengyu Wang, Jianxin Lyu, Lisen Lu, Zhen Wang

“…Remarkably, the PNI also functions as an in situ light-activated cancer vaccine, capable of inducing systemic antitumor immune responses and remodeling the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment to establish long-lasting immune memory. …”
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Capillarity-assisted rapid multi-material 3D printing of heterogeneous objects by Zhengda Chen, Xiangjun Zha, Cheng Wen, Kun Li, Jigang Huang, Wei Pu

“…Multi-material objects offer enhanced functionality by strategic integration of different materials, allowing tailored properties to meet specific performance requirements. …”
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Designing Multifunctional Microneedles in Biomedical Engineering: Materials, Methods, and Applications by Liu L, Wang F, Chen X, Liu L, Wang Y, Bei J, Lei L, Zhao Z, Tang C

“…Previous studies have explored MNs in various applications; however, their diverse functionalities across different material types and advanced application domains have been rarely comprehensively explored. …”
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Recent Advances in Resistive Gas Sensors: Fundamentals, Material and Device Design, and Intelligent Applications by Peiqingfeng Wang, Shusheng Xu, Xuerong Shi, Jiaqing Zhu, Haichao Xiong, Huimin Wen

“…In terms of materials, metal oxide semiconductors, conductive polymers, carbon-based nanomaterials, and their composites have demonstrated enhanced sensitivity and selectivity through strategies such as doping, surface functionalization, and heterojunction engineering, while also enabling reduced operating temperatures. …”
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Laponite vs. Montmorillonite as Eugenol Nanocarriers for Low Density Polyethylene Active Packaging Films by Achilleas Kechagias, Constantinos E. Salmas, Nikolaos Chalmpes, Areti A. Leontiou, Michael A. Karakassides, Emmanuel P. Giannelis, Aris E. Giannakas

“…This study investigates the use of two natural abundant nanoclays, laponite (Lap) and montmorillonite (Mt), as eugenol slow-release carriers for enhancing the functionality of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) active packaging films. …”
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Enabling analytical precision in microplastic analysis: innovative solutions for precise method validation, evaluation and quality control by Jovan Badzoka, Christoph Kappacher, Jakob Lauß, Lisa Obwaller, Anna Pavun, Christian W. Huck

“…By incorporating a custom synthesized polymer with a thione functionality as an internal standard alongside conventional MP polymers, we demonstrate the ability of this approach for comprehensive method validation, evaluation and quality control on a particle-based approach.…”
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Biochar-based electroanalytical materials: Towards sustainable, high-performance electrocatalysts and sensors by Suprity Shyam, Minisrang Daimary, Mahesh Narayan, Hemen Sarma

“…To address these limitations, researchers have increasingly modified biochar through functionalization and incorporation of advanced materials such as metal nanoparticles, conductive polymers, and transition metal oxides, significantly boosting its conductivity, analyte specificity, and overall electrochemical performance. …”
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