Synthesis and evaluation of novel O-functionalized aminated chitosan derivatives as antibacterial, antioxidant and anticorrosion for 316L stainless steel in simulated body fluid by Nazly Hassan, Aisha Hendy, Asmaa Ebrahim, T.M. Tamer

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Epoxy acrylate-based shape memory polymer via 3D printing by W. Shan, H. Zhong, H. Mo, S. Zhao, P. Liu

“…Epoxy acrylate (EA) resin, due to its thermo-mechanical properties, performs excellent shaper memory properties. 3D printing opens new opportunities to fabricated shape memory polymer (SMP), which contributed to a rising variety of applications, also requires 3D-printable capability with more advanced shape-memory function and mechanical performance of the material. …”
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Preparation, Characterization and Performance of a Novel Surface-Imprinting Polymer for the Adsorption of Dibenzothiophene by Weihong Huang, Wei Zhou, Wanzhen Xu, Pingping Xu, Xiangjun Xu, Yongsheng Yan

“…A novel surface-imprinting polymer (MIP/K 2 Ti 6 O 13 ) was prepared using potassium hexatitanate whiskers (K 2 Ti 6 O 13 ) as the carrier employing electrostatic interaction and π–π interaction between the template molecule [dibenzothiophene (DBT)] and the functional monomer [4-vinylpyridine (4VP)]. …”
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Utilization of Agrowaste Polymers in PVC/NBR Alloys: Tensile, Thermal, and Morphological Properties by Ahmad Mousa, Gert Heinrich, Bernd Kretzschmar, Udo Wagenknecht, Amit Das

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Dummy template molecularly imprinted polymer-based sensors in analytical and bioanalytical applications by Alaa Bedair, Mahmoud Hamed, Mahmoud El Hassab, Reham E. Kannouma, Reda M. Abdelhameed, Fotouh R. Mansour

“…Molecular imprinting technology (MIT) is a method for the preparation of artificial receptors for a certain target molecule derived from synthetic polymers. The technique used in synthesizing the molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) results in the development of cavities that are properly matched to the exact structure, sizes, and functional groups of the targeted molecule. …”
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On-Chip Silicon Bragg-Grating-Waveguide-Based Polymer Slot for Gas Sensing by Merna Khafagy, Maira Khafagy, Passant Hesham, Mohamed A. Swillam

“…Numerical simulations demonstrate a sensitivity of 14.4 pm/ppm, outperforming conventional gas sensors based on functional material coatings. This enhanced performance comes from the direct interaction between the PHMB-filled resonant structure and the cladding that contains <inline-formula><math xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><semantics><mrow><mi>C</mi><msub><mrow><mi>O</mi></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msub></mrow></semantics></math></inline-formula> molecules, eliminating the need for polymer-coated cladding layers. …”
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Multifunctional polymers a new frontier in conductivity and energy generation for advanced electronics by Gabriel Martins Franco, Ingridi dos Santos Kremer, Maria Cecília Caldeira Vieira, Josué Neroti Rigue, Jocenir Boita

“…The development of functional polymers emerges as a highly promising area, though it remains largely unexplored. …”
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The role of nanofillers of various nature in the morphological changes of the polymer binder for plywood production by Ekaterina V. Yushchenko, Larisa I. Belchinskaya, Aleksandr V. Kostyuchenko, Dmitrii А. Zhukalin

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Industrial wastewater treatment using extracellular polymer substances/bioflocculants: a review by Bishwambhar Mishra, Parashuram Kallem, Rajasri Yadavalli, Sanjeeb Kumar Mandal, C. Nagendranatha Reddy, B. Sumithra, N. S. V Lakshmayya, Fawzi Banat

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Hyperbranched Thermosensitive Polymer-AuNP Composite Probe for Temperature Colorimetric Detection by Huidong Li, Yao Zhou, Junqi Gu, Wenjie Zhong, Xinlong Li, Xunyong Liu, Zhuhui Qiao, Yi Liu

“…The probe exhibits excellent stability, even at salt concentrations of up to 12 g/L, thanks to the abundant amino functional groups and the large steric hindrance effect unique to HPEI-IBAm. …”
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Advances and Challenges of Electrospun Nanofibrous Polymer Biomimetic Scaffolds in Cartilage Tissue Engineering by Mehrsa Nasiri, Zahra Ali Asgari, Mohammad Pezeshki Modarres, Milad Jafari Nodoushan, Soheila Zamanlui Benisi, Salar Mohammadi Shabestari

“…It also provides an overview of natural, synthetic, and composite biomaterials utilized for electrospinning cartilage scaffolds. The function of nanofibers in delivering signaling molecules for cartilage regeneration is explored. …”
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Preclinical Toxicological Characterization of Porphyrin-Doped Conjugated Polymer Nanoparticles for Photodynamic Therapy by Matías Daniel Caverzan, Ana Belén Morales Vasconsuelo, Laura Cerchia, Rodrigo Emiliano Palacios, Carlos Alberto Chesta, Luis Exequiel Ibarra

“…Single and repeated administrations revealed no significant changes in body/organ weights, hematological parameters (except transient fibrinogen elevation), or liver/kidney function markers (ALT, AST, BUN, Cr). Histopathology showed preserved tissue architecture in major organs, with mild hepatocyte vacuolation at 30 days. …”
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Elastomagnetic nanofiber wires by magnetic field assisted electrospinning by V. Guarino, V. Iannotti, G. Ausanio, L. Ambrosio, L. Lanotte

“…Therefore, these new threadlike aggregates of magnetic nanofibers could be very appealing for application in all microelectronic or biomedical devices whose functionality requires orientation or deformation.…”
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Woven, In‐Air, Textile Actuators by Conjugated Polymers and Solid‐State Electrolyte Tape Yarns by Carin Backe, Jose G. Martinez, Li Guo, Cedric Plesse, Edwin. W. H. Jager, Nils‐Krister Persson

“…The weaving method also allows for additional yarn functionalities to be incorporated, e.g., to make conductive pathways, enabling multi‐actuation areas, and individual electrical control. …”
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Organic Semiconducting Polymers in Photonic Devices: From Fundamental Properties to Emerging Applications by Martin Weis

“…We contrast passive components with active photonic devices, illustrating how the semiconductor nature of these polymers facilitates novel functionalities beyond simple light guiding. …”
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Polymers for Regenerative Medicine Structures Made via Multiphoton 3D Lithography by Greta Merkininkaitė, Darius Gailevičius, Simas Šakirzanovas, Linas Jonušauskas

“…Furthermore, we provide extensive discussion of current advances in the field as well as prospects showing how the correct choice of the polymer can play a vital role in the structure’s functionality. …”
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Recent Advances in Characterization Techniques for the Interface in Carbon Nanotube-Reinforced Polymer Nanocomposites by Junjie Chen, Xuhui Gao, Deguang Xu

“…The intrinsic mechanism of the interactions at the interface between the carbon nanotubes and the polymer matrix is discussed. Special attention is given to research efforts focused on chemical functionalization of carbon nanotubes. …”
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Synthesis and Antiviral Activity of Nanowire Polymers Activated with Ag, Zn, and Cu Nanoclusters by Thomas Thomberg, Hanna Bulgarin, Andres Lust, Jaak Nerut, Tavo Romann, Enn Lust

“…The fibrous nanowire polymer functionalized with zinc nanoclusters was the most effective material against the human <i>influenza A virus</i> strain A/WSN/1933 (H1N1). …”
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A Computational and Spectroscopic Approach to Elucidate the Coordination Structures in Iron–Catechol Polymers by Matías Capurso, Gabriel Radivoy, Fabiana Nador, Viviana Dorn

“…Coordination polymer particles (CPPs) with catechol functionalities present significant potential for various applications. …”
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Efficacy of cationic polymer-coated magnesium oxide nanoparticles as anti-cancer candidates by Muhammad Hunain Shahid, Maninder Singh, Robin Rajan, Kazuaki Matsumura

“…These findings underscore the potential of polymer-functionalized MgO NCs as a promising drug-free anti-cancer platform and contribute to the advancement of nanomedicine-based therapeutics.…”
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