Unravelling the ecological ramifications of biodegradable microplastics in soil environment: A systematic review by U. Umasankar, P.C. Sabumon

“…Soil biota shows differential responses to BMPs, with potential implications for nutrient cycling and soil ecosystem functioning. Contradictory research findings underscore the need for long-term, field-based studies under varied environmental conditions. …”
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Synthesis and Bioconjugation of Gold Nanoparticles as Potential Molecular Probes for Light-Based Imaging Techniques by Raja Gopal Rayavarapu, Wilma Petersen, Constantin Ungureanu, Janine N. Post, Ton G. van Leeuwen, Srirang Manohar

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Evaluation of drug release from topical dosage forms and permeability prediction through the skin barrier (review) by N. B. Melnikova, I. A. Sheferov, A. A. Emasheva, A. A. Sheferova, D. A. Panteleev, A. I. Slivkin

“…Kinetic models of fractional power functions are used usually as the cube root law (Hixson – Crowell model) or the square root law (Higuchi model) to describe the process of drug release from gels and dermal films and patches. …”
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Polarized Intestinal Cell Membrane‐on‐Chip for Bacterial Toxin Interaction Studies by Reece McCoy, Jeremy Treiber, George G. Malliaras, Alberto Salleo, Róisín M. Owens

“…Polarized epithelial cells, constituting highly specialized cell monolayers, possess apical and basolateral membrane regions with distinct functions and structural compositions. Preserving these intricacies in cell membrane‐on‐a‐chip platforms is important for retaining physiological relevance for investigating host–pathogen interactions. …”
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Interlayer toughening effect of graphene oxide and polydopamine modified kevlar fiber on the carbon fiber panel/plastic honeycomb sandwich structure by Zhaoqi Yang, Jicai Liang, Haotian Zheng, Ce Liang

“…The combined effect of GO and PDA's secondary functionalization significantly improves bonding strength. …”
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Smart photonic wristband for pulse wave monitoring by Renfei Kuang, Zhuo Wang, Lin Ma, Heng Wang, Qingming Chen, Arnaldo Leal Junior, Santosh Kumar, Xiaoli Li, Carlos Marques, Rui Min

“…With the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI), functions such as gesture recognition have been realized through the established prediction model by processing pulse signals, in which the recognition accuracy reaches 95%. …”
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Supersulfides contribute to joint homeostasis and bone regeneration by Miki Maemura, Masanobu Morita, Seiryo Ogata, Yoichi Miyamoto, Tomoaki Ida, Kazuhiro Shibusaka, Soichiro Negishi, Masahiro Hosonuma, Taku Saito, Jun Yoshitake, Tsuyoshi Takata, Tetsuro Matsunaga, Eikan Mishima, Uladzimir Barayeu, Takaaki Akaike, Fumiko Yano

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Formulation and evaluation of controlled porosity osmotic pump tablets of verapamil hydrochloride by Nhat Hoang Thi Anh, Hung Pham Van, Xuan Dam Thanh, Quang Le Dinh, Duyen Nguyen Thi Thanh

“…Sodium chloride served dual functions: enhancing core osmotic pressure to promote dissolution while also potentially reducing drug solubility, thereby diminishing dissolution. …”
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Durable formulations of quorum quenching enzymes by Reed Jacobson, Colton Castonguay, Mikael H. Elias

“…Functionalized coatings maintained remarkable stability over 250 days in both wet and dry conditions. …”
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The effect of PEO/NaCl dual porogens in the fabrication of porous PCL membranes via a solid-state blending approach by Rula M. Allaf

“…These findings contribute to understanding the synthesis and properties of sustainable porous polymer membranes, with implications for various applications.…”
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Retrofitting of seismically deficient RC bridge pier using HSP concrete jacket and FRP rebars by Muhammad Waleed Ahmad, Muhammad Rizwan, Muhammad Fiaz Tahir

“…Bridges in high seismic zones are prone to failure due to inadequate seismic design or cumulative damage from repeated earthquakes, compromising structural integrity and functionality This study investigates the effectiveness of retrofitting seismically deficient reinforced concrete (RC) bridge piers using high-performance strength concrete (HPSC) jackets and Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) rebars applied at the plastic hinge zone. …”
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Maturation processes in glass-ionomer dental cements by John W. Nicholson

“…Glass-ionomer cements are used for a variety of tooth-repair functions in clinical dentistry. They are formed by reaction of a basic glass powder with a solution of polymeric water-soluble acid, usually polyacrylic acid. …”
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Programmable friction control in 3D printed patterned multi-materials: a flexible design strategy by Xinle Yao, Yuxiong Guo, Mingyang Wang, Yaozhong Lu, Zhibin Lu, Xin Jia, Yu Gao, Xiaolong Wang

“…The demonstrated ML guidance establishes fundamental principles for designing complex parts with tailored functionality.…”
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Strategic advances in Vat Photopolymerization for 3D printing of calcium phosphate-based bone scaffolds: A review by Roberto Fagotto-Clavijo, Irene Lodoso-Torrecilla, Anna Diez-Escudero, Maria-Pau Ginebra

“…The need to tailor porosity, pore size, and geometric design to achieve both mechanical integrity and biological functionality is emphasized by a review of data published in the recent literature. …”
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Tailored polysaccharide entrapping metal-organic framework for RNAi therapeutics and diagnostics in atherosclerosis by Sen Li, Han Gao, Haoji Wang, Xiaolin Zhao, Da Pan, Idaira Pacheco-Fernández, Ming Ma, Jianjun Liu, Jouni Hirvonen, Zehua Liu, Hélder A. Santos

“…However, to further advance their therapeutic effects with higher complexity and functionality, integrating multiple components with complex synthesis procedures are usually involved. …”
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Engineering bio-inert and thermostable poly(vinylidene difluoride) membranes by grafting thermal-tolerant copolymers via ring-opening reaction by Irish Valerie Maggay, Ying-Tzu Chiu, Hao-Tung Lin, Antoine Venault, Yung Chang

“…This study explores the development of a thermostable and bio-inert PVDF membrane by grafting poly(acrylamide-r-N-vinylpyrrolidone) (P(AA-r-NVP)) onto a styrene-co-maleic anhydride (SMA)-functionalized PVDF substrate. The fabrication process involved blending SMA into the PVDF matrix followed by vapor-induced phase separation process to form the porous membrane. …”
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Technical roadmap of ultra-thin crystalline silicon-based bioelectronics by Mingyu Sang, Kyubeen Kim, Doohyun J Lee, Young Uk Cho, Jung Woo Lee, Ki Jun Yu

“…Despite the proliferation of various materials including oxide-based, polymer-based, carbon-based, and two-dimensional (2D) materials, crystal silicon continues to maintain its stronghold, owing to its superior functionality, scalability, stability, reliability, and uniformity. …”
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A Spectral Editing Technique Based on Optimized Control of Nuclear Spin to Realize Lactate Signal Selection by SHAO Zhengze, WANG Xingle, YANG Xue, XIN Jiaxiang, WEI Daxiu, YAO Yefeng

“…Accurately and efficiently detecting changes in the content of lactate in living tissues can provide important information about the physiological functions and health status of the organism, and also has certain significance for the early diagnosis of diseases. …”
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Multispectral Photonic Structural Colors via Enhanced Interfacial Interference of Ultrathin Cellulose Nanofiber/MXene Films by Valeriia Poliukhova, Botyo Dimitrov, Justin Brackenridge, Laura Mae Killingsworth, Iryna Roslyk, James Fitzpatrick, Yury Gogotsi, Vladimir V. Tsukruk

“…This work expands the understanding of thin films with assembled 2D materials within polymer matrix and their fundamental interactions creating new structural coloration functionalities with the potential for multispectral photonic applications such as camouflaging, photothermal treatment, and optical communication for flexible thin bio‐derived films.…”
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Colorimetric identification of colorless acid vapors using a metal-organic framework-based sensor by Wonhyeong Jang, Hyejin Yoo, Dongjun Shin, Seokjin Noh, Jin Yeong Kim

“…In this study, we propose an on-site monitorable acid vapor decoder, MOF-808-EDTA-Cu, integrating the robust MOF-808 with Cu-EDTA, functioning as a proton-triggered colorimetric decoder that translates the anionic components of corrosive acids into visible colors. …”
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