Surface functionalization by grafted polyethylenimine onto regenerated cellulose derived from sugarcane bagasse by gamma irradiation for carbon dioxide gas capture by Panida Paenmao, Thitirat Rattanawongwiboon, Sarute Ummartyotin

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Solvothermal synthesis of polyvinyl pyrrolidone encapsulated, amine-functionalized copper ferrite and its use as a magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent. by Fatemeh Heydari, Ágnes M Ilosvai, Noémi Kovács, Domokos Máthé, Ferenc Kristály, Lajos Daróczi, Zoltán Kaleta, Béla Viskolcz, Miklós Nagy, László Vanyorek, László Forgách, Krisztián Szigeti

“…The results revealed both similarities and differences between the amine-functionalized copper ferrite nanoparticles. FTIR, XRD, HRTEM, and VSM analyses indicated improved properties in the CuFe2O4-NH2 MW particles, while AFM confirmed successful polymer encapsulation of the nanoparticles. …”
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Bone scaffolds-based localized drugs delivery for osteosarcoma: current status and future perspective by Wenqing Liang, Hengguo Long, Hongwei Zhang, Juqin Bai, Bo Jiang, Jiangwei Wang, Lifeng Fu, Wenyi Ming, Jiayi Zhao, Bin Zeng

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A comparative study on the reactive compatibilization of melt-processed polyamide 1010/polylactide blends by multi-functionalized additives derived from linseed oil and petroleum by L. Quiles-Carrillo, O. Fenollar, R. Balart, S. Torres-Giner, M. Rallini, F. Dominici, L. Torre

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Thermoreversible Apparel Adhesives to Enable Sustainable Garment Assembly by Daniel J. MacKinnon, Yixin Liu, C. Remzi Becer

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Bifdobacterial exopolysaccharides: a brief review by Yu. V. Zakharova, L. A. Levanova, L. Yu. Otdushkina

“…EPS perform numerous functions. They protect bifidobacteria from aggressive gastrointestinal milieu and reactive oxygen species, provide a scaffold for the bacterial-bacterial interactions, and act as the receptors for phage adsorption. …”
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Tailorable Elastomeric Grating With Tunable Groove Density Gradient by Bin Sheng, Luwen Luo, Yuanshen Huang, Guohua Chen, Hongyan Zhou, Dawei Zhang, Songlin Zhuang

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Assessment of Hydrostatic Stress and Thermo Piezoelectricity in a Laminated Multilayered Rotating Hollow Cylinder by S. Mahesh, R. Selvamani, F. Ebrahami

“…The frequency equations that include the interaction between the composite hollow cylinders are obtained by the perfect-slip boundary conditions using the Bessel function solutions. The numerical calculations carried out for the material PZT-5A and the computed non-dimensional frequency against various parameters are plotted as the dispersion curve by comparing LEMV with Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymer (CFRP). …”
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Bioactive compound encapsulation: Characteristics, applications in food systems, and implications for human health by Alieh Rezagholizade-shirvan, Mahya Soltani, Samira Shokri, Ramin Radfar, Masoumeh Arab, Ehsan Shamloo

“…Furthermore, it explores recent technological advances aimed at optimizing encapsulation processes for targeted therapies and functional foods. The findings underline the significant potential of encapsulation not only in food supplements and functional foods but also in supportive medical treatments, showcasing its relevance to improving human health in various contexts.…”
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Effect of Wet Fractionation Conditions and Pulsed Electric Field on Arabinoxylan and Protein Recovery from Maize by Ulrich Sukop, Katharina Hoefler, Denisse Bender, Stefano D’Amico, Mario Jekle, Regine Schoenlechner, Konrad J. Domig

“…These findings highlight the potential of optimizing the processing conditions to adjust the recovery of proteins and AXs from maize, while minimally affecting their functionality.…”
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Genome-Wide Mining of Chitinase Diversity in the Marine Diatom <i>Thalassiosira weissflogii</i> and Functional Characterization of a Novel GH19 Enzyme by Mengzhen Cheng, Shuang Li, Jiahui Wang, Xiaoqi Yang, Delin Duan, Zhanru Shao

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A Novel Chiral Molecularly Imprinted Electrochemical Sensor Based on β-CD Functionalized Graphene Quantum Dots for Enantioselective Detection of D-Carnitine by Feng Yang, Xin Qi, Yan Chen, Kai Tang, Mengyang Fang, Yanwei Song, Jiufen Liu, Lianming Zhang

“…In this study, β-cyclodextrin (β-CD) functionalized graphene quantum dots (GQDs) was employed to augment the array of chiral recognition sites, thereby enhancing the affinity of GQDs/β-CD composite for imprinting molecules and realizing heightened chiral selectivity. …”
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Bionic Ears: Their Development and Future Advances Using Neurotrophins and Inherently Conducting Polymers by Graeme M. Clark, Gordon Wallace

“…It is the first clinically successful restoration of sensory and brain function, and brings electronic technology into a direct functional relationship with human consciousness. …”
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The Effect of Cold Plasma Dry Treatment on the Properties and Structures of Polymerized Peanut Protein Isolate-Inulin by HUI Cai-qin, FU Wen-jie, LAN Hui-hui, LIU Shuo, JI Hui

“…In order to avoid the timeliness of plasma treatment effect, it is necessary to improve the solubility and functional properties of peanut protein and expand the application of peanut protein in food industry. …”
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Unravelling emergence of chirality in click-chemistry polymers down to the single-chain level by Xuecong Li, Sidharam P. Pujari, Jasper van der Gucht, Han Zuilhof, Francesco Simone Ruggeri

“…Abstract Chirality plays a critical role in the structure and function of natural and synthetic polymers, impacting their mechanical, optical, and electronic properties. …”
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Constipation in Children: Assisting Paediatricians by I. N. Zakharova, N. G Sugyan, I. D. Maykova, I. V. Berezhnaya, I. М. Kolobashkina

“…The article focuses on the definition of functional constipation in accordance with the Rome III diagnostic criteria, the Prague consensus and suggestions offered by the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN). …”
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RAFT Synthesis and Self-Assembly of Free-Base Porphyrin Cored Star Polymers by Lin Wu, Ronan McHale, Guoqiang Feng, Xiaosong Wang

“…Spectrophotometric titrations indicated that the optical response of these two micelles to external ions was a function of micellar structures. These structure-related properties will be used for micelle studies and functional material development in the future.…”
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Stimuli-responsive antimicrobial polymer systems: From structural design to biomedical applications by Jia Guo, Yaqi Tao, Zhen Du, Siqi Zhang, Wei Zheng, Zhibo Wang, Zhuomin Yi, Yangqing Gou, Wen Tang

“…Among various materials, polymer-based stimuli-responsive systems stand out thanks to their structural design flexibility, functional diversity, decreased systemic toxicity, and enhanced therapeutic effects compared with free drugs. …”
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Cholesteric Liquid Crystal Polymer Network Patterns with a Golden Structural Color by Qingyan Zeng, Wei Liu, Yi Li, Yonggang Yang

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Breaking barriers: Sunlight‐activated self‐healing polymers with unprecedented photoaging resistance by Yan Mei Li, Ze Ping Zhang, Min Zhi Rong, Ming Qiu Zhang

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