Structural Elucidation of Heteropolysaccharides from the Peach-Shaped <i>Dictyophora indusiata</i> and Its Anti-Inflammatory Activity by Ying He, Hao Yang, Yaxin Liu, Yanting Sun, Zeguo Feng, Xueying Zheng, Fei Wang, Lei Ma, Jianbao Zhang, Dan Xu, Hui Guo, Liguo Qin, Yali Zhang

“…<i>Dictyophora indusiata</i> is commonly utilized as a functional food in China and other Asian countries. …”
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The Use of PEEK and PEKK in Prosthodontics by Hatice Özdemir, Gizem Erdaş

“…It is stated that the search for new materials in today's dentistry continues in order to meet aesthetic and functional expectations. As a result of these searches, materials such as PEEK (polyetheretherketone) , PEKK(polyetherketoneketone) and BioHPP(bio high performance polymer) have become widely preferred in dentistry. …”
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Analysis of the composite material behaviour subjected to dynamic bending using the Hopkinson bar by Abdellah MASSAQ, Alexis RUSINEK, Maciej KLÓSAK, Abdellah BOULOUZ, Lahcen KOUTTI

“…During quasi-static and dynamic bending tests, the rupture mode is described and the evolution of the energy and the ultimate stresses as a function of the initial impact velocity is discussed. …”
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Synthesis of Silicon-Containing Chitosan Hydrogels in a Glycolic Acid Medium by A. B. Shipovskaya, O. N. Malinkina, Yu. Yu. Zhuravleva, S. M. Rogacheva

“…The gelation time of the multicomponent chitosan-containing system was estimated as a function of the composition (the polymer template and precursor concentrations, introduction of a low-molecular-weight accelerator NaCl) and gelation conditions (the pH and temperature of the sol-gel process). …”
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Application of Adsorption Microcalorimetry in the Study of Cu(II) Removal Using Magnetic Nanoparticles by Liliana Giraldo, Juan Carlos Moreno-Piraján

“…Several sequential procedures were performed, and the coupling property of ADA was subsequently used to introduce functional groups on the surface of the Fe–PVAC nanoparticles. …”
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Taguchi design of experiments based optimization and experimental investigation of mechanical performance of hybrid epoxy nanocomposites by Upadhyay Avani Kumar, Ajay Kumar, Rashi Nathawat

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Effects of Gamma Irradiation on Solid Propellant Conventional and UV-Cured Binders by Stefania Carlotti, Rocco Carcione, Beatrice D’Orsi, Tommaso Lusetti, Alessandro Finazzi, Jessica Scifo, Ilaria Di Sarcina, Matteo Ferrari, Alessia Cemmi, Filippo Maggi

“…The samples were irradiated for comparison and to study their evolution as a function of three absorbed doses (25, 45, 130 kGy) for preliminary characterization studies, using a 60-Co gamma source. …”
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Investigating the structural, thermal, and electrical properties of PVDF/PMMA blends reinforced with GNP, MXene, and GNP-MXene hybrids by Nitesh Kumar Nath, Rajanikanta Parida, Bichitra Nanda Parida, Nimai Charan Nayak

“…Overall, these results highlight the synergistic effects of hybrid fillers on the microstructure and functional performance of polymer blends, offering valuable insights for the design of high-performance dielectric materials for electronic applications.…”
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Fabrication of poly (vinyl alcohol)/Argenome mexicana extract composite nanofibers by electrospinning for antifungal and antimicrobial exploits by Manivannan Madhaiyan, Sathiya Nathan Selvam, Prasath Manivannan, Kamaraj Sattu, Dharmaraj Nallasamy, Prabu Periyasamy

“…PVA can also be utilised as a matrix to incorporate functional components. In this study, the impact of AM extract concentrations on the morphologies, as well as the antibacterial and antifungal capabilities of PVA/AM extract composite nanofibers were investigated. …”
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Effect of ozonation on the morphological characteristics and adsorption behavior of polystyrene microplastics in aqueous environments by Afsaneh Esmaeili Nasrabadi, Narges Babaei, Ziaeddin Bonyadi

“…Furthermore, changes in the functional groups of aged MPs were evident when compared to fresh samples. …”
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A simple and efficient plasticity-fracture constitutive model for confined concrete by Hadi Meidani

“…To model the softening behavior, a fracture energy-based function is used to describe strength degradation in post-peak regime. …”
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Low-Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Degradation by Consortia of Chryseobacterium Sp. and Methylorubrum Spp. Isolated From a Solid Waste Landfill by Hellen Cabeza-Vásquez, Yoshiro Reaño-Segundo, Marilín Sánchez-Purihuamán, Ada Barturen-Quispe, Junior Caro-Castro, Segundo Vásquez-Llanos, Carlos Villanueva-Aguilar, Carmen Carreño-Farfán

“…Consortium 6, comprising Chryseobacterium cucumeris and Methylorubrum strains, achieved the highest polymer weight loss (7.11%), with a degradation rate of 0.00123 g·day−1, a residual LDPE half-life of 563.41 days, a 31.86% reduction in tensile strength, and notable functional groups changes compared to an uninoculated control. …”
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Magnetically actuatable 3D-printed endoscopic microsystems by Florian Rothermel, Andrea Toulouse, Simon Thiele, Chris Jung, Johannes Drozella, Robert Steinhoff, Harald Giessen, Alois M. Herkommer

“…Abstract In endoscopy, there is a crucial demand for compact system designs to allow for imaging in narrow spaces and reduce the risk of damage during endoscopic procedures. Enhanced functionality of lensed endoscopes can be realized by integrating actuatable imaging systems with flexible fiber bundles. …”
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Effects of plasma pre-treatment and polyurethane/IF-WS nanocoating on mechanical and viscoelastic properties of UHMWPE yarns by Shuangyan Wu, Avik Kumar Dhar, Yuta D Hagiya, Gajanan Bhat

“…Moreover, plasma pre-treatment induced oxygen-containing functional groups on the fibers, which significantly improved the mechanical, viscoelastic, and wash durability properties of the final UHMWPE/PUA/IF-WS 2 composites.…”
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The Improvement of Hydrophilic Property of Polyethersulfone Membrane with Chitosan as Additive by Umi Fathanah, Izarul Machdar, Medyan Riza, Nasrul Arahman, Mirna Rahmah Lubis, Mukramah Yusuf

“…The membrane synthesis is carried out with the non-solvent induced phase separation method of blending the polymer. Membrane characterization includes functional group analysis, morphological structure, and water contact angle. …”
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Machinability and Geometric Evaluation of FFF-Printed PLA-Carbon Fiber Composites in CNC Turning Operations by Sergio Martín-Béjar, Fermín Bañón-García, Carolina Bermudo Gamboa, Lorenzo Sevilla Hurtado

“…Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) enables the manufacturing of complex polymer components. However, surface finish and dimensional accuracy remain key limitations for their integration into functional assemblies. …”
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New strategies and advancements in the synthesis of metal organic frameworks for PAHs removal by Cong Thanh Nguyen, Edgar N. Tec-Caamal, Arunadevi Natarajan, Nguyen Chi Thanh

“…Subsequently, MOFs can recognize different types of PAHs by modifying/tuning the functional groups. The PAHs will get adsorbed on the surface of the framework by electrostatic interaction, ionic/covalent bonding, and van der Waals force. …”
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Finite element modeling of the behavior of polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) during high pressure torsion process by Ahmed Drai, Benaoumeur Aour, Naima Belayachi, Abderrahim Talha, Noureddine Benseddiq

“…In this context, this work aims to highlight the plastic strain distribution in the deformed material as a function of the hydrostatic pressure, the torsion angle and the temperature of the material applied during the process. …”
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Radiation-induced preparation of Zn(bdc)(dabco)0.5 membrane and its light hydrocarbon adsorption performance by WANG Xingxing, CUI Shuaichuan, HUANG Yifan, LIU Shihan, ZHANG Yifan, LI Zhigang, DENG Pengyang

“…Their light hydrocarbon-adsorption properties were characterized using Brunauer-Emmett-Teller specific surface area measurements, density functional theory pore-size analysis, and single-component adsorption isotherms. …”
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Research progresses of composites with natural fibers recycled from textiles waste by Xinxin Huang, Runling Ye, Lin Zhao

“…Furthermore, the study systematically reviews the preparation methods, influencing factors, and recent applications of recycled fiber composites with various functional properties. The results indicate that fiber reinforcements, polymer matrix materials, and fabrication techniques are critical factors influencing the performance of fiber composites. …”
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