Adhesive and Impact-Peel Strength Improvement of Epoxy Resins Modified with Mono and Diamine Functionalized Elastomers by Mohammed Panthakkal Abdul Muthalif, Youngson Choe

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Molecular dynamics insights into non-covalent functionalization of boron nitride nanotubes for doxorubicin delivery by Zahra Ghavi, Abdolhalim Torrik, Mozafar Rezaee, Mahdi Zarif

“…The impact of polymers, their chain length, and the number of functional groups on optimizing drug loading profiles was investigated. …”
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Improving Functional Properties of Cassava Starch-Based Films by Incorporating Xanthan, Gellan, or Pullulan Gums by Mayra Sapper, Pau Talens, Amparo Chiralt

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Role of surfactant molecular weight on morphology and properties of functionalized graphite oxide filled polypropylene nanocomposites by Y. Wang, J-C. Wang, S-Z. Chen

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Quantitative Analysis of Semicrystalline Blends SAXS Data: Theoretical Modeling versus Linear Correlation Function by Mohamed Fatnassi, Fadhel Ben Cheikh Larbi, Jean Louis Halary

“…The second one is a more familiar method, based on the calculation of the linear one-dimensional correlation function. The experimental material considered for this purpose deals with a series of semi-crystalline blends of poly(vinylidene fluoride) and poly(methyl methacrylate), with a PVDF content covering the range 50 wt%–100 wt%. …”
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Polylactic acid-lauryl functionalized nanocellulose nanocomposites: Microstructural, thermo-mechanical and gas transport properties by D. Rigotti, R. Checchetto, S. Tarter, D. Caretti, M. Rizzuto, L. Fambri, A. Pegoretti

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Hyperbranched polysiloxane functionalized graphene oxide for dicyclopentadiene bisphenol dicyanate ester nanocomposites with high performance by H. X. Yan, M. M. Zhang, C. Gong, T. T. Li

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Thermally assisted healable film based on modified natural rubber-bearing benzyl chloride functionality by Rattanawadee Ninjan, Bencha Thongnuanchan, Natinee Lopattananon, Subhan Salaeh, Anoma Thitithammawong

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Arginine as a promising amino acid for functionalized nanosystems: Innovations, challenges, and future directions by Nie Lili, Li Yanwei, Xie Jianan, Lu Shan

“…The amino acid arginine has been identified as a promising building block for the construction of functionalized nanosystems due to its unique chemical properties. …”
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Antagonistic functions of CTL1 and SUH1 mediate cell wall assembly in Arabidopsis by Nguyen Thi Thuy, Hyun‐Jung Kim, Suk‐Whan Hong

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A Review on Reactor Design and Surface Modification of Atomic Layer Deposition for Functional Nanoparticles by Guanghui Yan, Gaoshan Huang, Jianjun Shi, Yi Ouyang, Xueqin Zuo, Zhihao Bao, Yongfeng Mei

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Research Progress on Plant Polyphenols Regulating the Structure, Function, and Biological Characteristics of Dietary Proteins by Yuanyuan SUN, Xuchun ZHU, Hongzhi LIU, Xiaoyue ZHANG, Zhaowei HAN, Ning AN, Feiyue REN, Linyi ZHOU

“…Polyphenols may cause certain protein subunits to aggregate, while also forming small molecular polymers by binding to specific subunits. These changes can improve the emulsification and foaming properties of proteins, enhance their antioxidant and digestive functions, and reduce their allergenicity. …”
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Fabrication of Functionalized MOFs Incorporated Mixed Matrix Hollow Fiber Membrane for Gas Separation by Haitao Zhu, Xingming Jie, Yiming Cao

“…The metal-organic framework (MOFs) of MIL-53 was functionalized by aminosilane grafting and then incorporated into Ultem®1000 polymer matrix to fabricate mixed matrix hollow fiber membrane (MMHFM) with high separation performance. …”
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Polydopamine‐Assisted Electroless Deposition of Magnetic Functional Coatings for 3D‐Printed Microrobots by Shuo Zhang, Caroline F. Harms, Zenghao Zhang, Jiwon Lim, John T. Heron, Jinsang Kim, Abdon Pena‐Francesch

“…Due to the material‐independent interfacial adhesive properties of PDA, this multilayer functionalization strategy can open up new magnetic microrobot fabrication schemes with a broad compatibility with materials and structures (including complex 3D‐printed polymer microstructures) and without the need for and limitations of PVD coating approaches.…”
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Hyaluronic acid-functionalized supramolecular nanophotosensitizers for targeted photoimmunotherapy of triple-negative breast cancer by Haiyan Zhang, Hongxin Liu, Zhigang Xie, Jianshi Du, Chunxiang Jin

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Nutritional status and fruit production of Carica papaya as a function of coated and conventional urea by Gabriel B. da Silva Júnior, Eduardo M. dos Santos, Roberto L. Silva, Ítalo H. L. Cavalcante

“…Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the contents of macronutrients and the production of Formosa papaya as a function of sources and doses of N fertilizer applied as top-dressing in the region of Bom Jesus-PI, Brazil. …”
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Enhanced mechanical performance and damping behavior of CFRP composites through exfoliated MWCNT functionalization by Goteti Dhanaraju, Raj Kumar Pittala, B. Satish Ben, Vinay Atgur, N. R. Banapurmath, M. A. Umarfarooq, Tabrej Khan, Balbir Singh

“…Herein, we demonstrate an effective way to produce carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite with amended interfacial characteristics via incorporation of MWCNT through oxidation followed by silane functionalization with their exfoliation levels (0/48/60/72 h). …”
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Polyphosphate from Lactic Acid Bacteria: A Functional Molecule for Food and Health Applications by Daniela Corrales, Cristina Alcántara, Vicente Monedero, Manuel Zúñiga

“…The linear polymer polyphosphate (polyP) is found across all three domains of life and fulfills diverse physiological functions, including phosphorus storage, chaperone activity, and stress tolerance. …”
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A Facile Strategy to Restore the Optic Nerve Functionality Using an Injectable Conducting Hydrogel by Changchun Yu, Yandi Zhou, Shuang Yao, Ziyi Wang, Sihao Ye, Rubing Qi, Hai Hu, Keke Liu, Yabo Wu, Tom Lawson, Lu Yan, Yong Liu, Wencan Wu

“…This hydrogel is designed to facilitate the recovery of electrophysiological function in injured optic nerves. The hydrogel can be injected directly at the injury site and spontaneously gel in place. …”
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Chitosan functionalized recyclable and eco-friendly nanoadsorbent for Pb(II) adsorption from water by Veer Singh, Nidhi Singh, Sachchida Nand Rai, Vivek K. Chaturvedi, Santosh K. Singh, Ashish Kumar, Emanuel Vamanu, Vishal Mishra

“…In the present study, MnO2 nanoparticles were synthesized using Citrus limetta peels extract and functionalized by chitosan polymer. Surface morphology analysis of chitosan functionalized MnO2 nanoparticles was carried out using a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and transmission electron microscope (TEM), which revealed that the synthesized nanoparticles were spherical, with a size range of 14–24 nm. …”
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