High-Performance Structures of Biopolymer Gels Activated with Scleroprotein Crosslinkers by Miroslawa Prochon, Oleksandra Dzeikala, Szymon Szczepanik

“…The study explores innovative crosslinking processes for biopolymer gel materials using amino acids and ion-redox initiators to significantly enhance their structural and functional properties. Advanced analytical techniques, including FTIR, Raman spectroscopy, XRD, TEM, TGA, DSC, ToF-SIMS, SEM/EDS, GPC/SEC, and elemental analysis, were employed for comprehensive material characterization. …”
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A diverse set of solubilized natural fibers drives structure-dependent metabolism and modulation of the human gut microbiota by Maria X. Maldonado-Gomez, Katharine M. Ng, Riley A. Drexler, Alexandria M. S. Conner, Cory G. Vierra, Nithya Krishnakumar, Hannah M. Gerber, Zachary R. Taylor, Jenna L. Treon, Megan Ellis, Jada K. A. Garcia, James P. Cerney, David G. Chapin, Robnet T. Kerns, Angela M. Marcobal, Steven M. Watkins, Matthew J. Amicucci

“…We performed a comprehensive structural characterization and functional evaluation of a unique and highly diverse set of new, highly soluble fibers with varied monosaccharide compositions, glycosidic linkages, and polymer lengths. …”
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Starch based for intelligent food packaging: A review by Kusuma Isnainul, Ma’arif Alfian, Rahmadhia Safinta Nurindra

“…This review explores recent advances in starch-based films, focusing on their degradability, functional improvements, and applications in active and intelligent packaging. …”
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Pickering emulsions with low interface coverage but enhanced stability for emulsion interface catalysis and SERS-based detection by Mingkun Li, Qing Song, Yilin Wang, Bing Liu

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Graphene Applications in Composites, Energy, and Water Treatment by Maryam A. Saeed, Amor Abdelkader, Yousef Alshammari, Cristina Valles, Abdullah Alkandary

“…Moreover, the latest contributions of graphene and graphene derivatives in functional composites, such as sensors, actuators, hydrogels, and aerogels, are reviewed. …”
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Surface Characteristics and Mechanical Performance of EPDM/Graphene Oxide Composites by Ahmad Allahbakhsh

“…This is due to the proven potential of graphene oxide to enhance the mechanical, functional, and electrical properties of polymer-based composite materials. …”
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Study of physicochemical properties of hydrophobic calcite based on sugar factory defecates by Masharipova Sharofat, Jumaniyazov Maxsud, Turkmenbaeva Mayra, Kabulova Lola

“…It was found that the obtained material is characterized by improved dispersibility in polymer matrices, which determines its potential as a filler for paints and varnishes, building mixtures and polymer composites. …”
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Porous highly conductive PEDOT film for high-performance supercapacitors by Wanying Zhang, Zhen Su, Bei Qi, Wentao Wang, Shisong Nie, Yingzhi Jin, Jiaxing Song, Lin Hu, Xinxing Yin, Weihua Ning, Xiaoming Yang, Hao Wang, Zaifang Li, Liang Huang

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Preparation, characterization and application in environmental protection of low-molecular-weight chitosan: a review by Yaolan Niu, Wei Hu

“…Compared with conventional chitosan, LMWC is considered as one of the most promising functional materials due to its characteristics of lower polymerization degree, lower viscosity, good water solubility, reactivity and degradability. …”
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Mitochondrial homeostasis restoring peptide-drug conjugates with ROS-responsive NO releasing ability for targeted therapy of myocardial infarction by Zhaoyang Lu, Quanyou Chai, Wenbin Dai, Bo Yu, Qingbo Lv, Fuyu Qiu, Jing Gao, Juhong Zhang, Xiaohua Shen, Shengyu Chen, Zhida Shen, Min Shang, Wenbin Zhang, Guosheng Fu, Qiao Jin, Yanbo Zhao, Fan Jia

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Antimicrobial Properties of Chitosan-Alumina/f-MWCNT Nanocomposites by Monaheng Masheane, Lebea Nthunya, Soraya Malinga, Edward Nxumalo, Tobias Barnard, Sabelo Mhlanga

“…Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analyses showed the change in the internal morphology of the composites and energy dispersive spectroscopy (EDS) confirmed the presence of alumina and f-MWCNTs in the chitosan polymer matrix. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy showed the appearance of new functional groups from both alumina and f-MWCNTs, and thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) revealed that the addition of alumina and f-MWCNTs improved the thermal stability of the chitosan polymer. …”
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DFT study of Mn-doped CeO2: The structural and electronic properties by Aqeel Ali, Nooraldeen A. Toama

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Hydrogels with Essential Oils: Recent Advances in Designs and Applications by Mariana Chelu

“…Polymeric sources, methods of obtaining, cross-linking techniques, and functional properties of hydrogels are discussed. The unique characteristics of polymer hydrogels containing bioactive agents are highlighted. …”
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Modification of surface layers by high energy treatment by M. N. Vereschagin, S. N. Tselueva, M. Yu. Tseluev

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Dynamic anti-correlations of water hydrogen bonds by Lucas Gunkel, Amelie A. Ehrhard, Carola S. Krevert, Bogdan A. Marekha, Mischa Bonn, Maksim Grechko, Johannes Hunger

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Green Doping and Dual‐Mode Confinement in SnS2‒P‒SPAN Anodes: Unveiling High‐Performance Sodium/Potassium Ion Full‐Cells Across the Wide Temperature Ranges by Yiyi Wang, Wenbin Lai, Fuyu Xiao, Mingyang Ge, Fenqiang Luo, Xiang Hu, Renpin Liu, Peixun Xiong, Qinghua Chen, Qingrong Qian, Zhenhai Wen, Lingxing Zeng

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Additive manufacturing and topology optimization of magnetic materials for electrical machines by A. R. Safin, Ranjan Kumar Behera

“…The need to establish a relationship between the properties of the starting material, the diameters of the extrusion nozzles, the printing parameters, as well as the mechanical and functional properties of the resulting magnets is indicated. …”
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Modification of low-molecular-weight polyethylene through grafted copolymerization with methyl acrylate by Valentin Kudyshkin, Nurad Bozorov, Ruslan Madiev, Bektemir Ruziev, Nurbek Ashurov, Sayera Rashidova

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Low-Temperature Requirements for Bitumen in Central East European Road Construction by Piotr Radziszewski, Michał Sarnowski, Jan Król, Piotr Pokorski, Piotr Jaskuła, Dawid Ryś, Marek Pszczoła

“…The results of the research program conducted on the road neat bitumens, Styrene-Butadiene-Styrene polymer and polymer-rubber modified bitumen, and multigrade bitumen types were presented and discussed. …”
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Universal law of hierarchical dynamics in gels arising from confluence of local physically dynamic bonds by Yi Hui Zhao, Yu Sen Jie, You Cai Xue, Zi Wei Shi, Yuan Chen Dong, Murugappan Muthukumar, Di Jia

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