Proton Conduction of a Hydrothermally Synthesized Hexaazatriphenylene‐Based Covalent Organic Framework by Yuki Okamura, Yousuke Tanada, Mikiya Sasano, Keita Akagi, Momoka Isobe, Shoko Tsuchiya, Naoki Takimoto, Fumiya Kobayashi, Makoto Tadokoro, Kaname Kanai

“…In this study, quinone‐functionalized HA‐based covalent organic frameworks (HAQ‐COFs) are synthesized by hydrothermal synthesis. …”
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Newly synthesized 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium p-toluenesulfonate ionic liquid for acid corrosion of API 5L X70 steel: Experimental, DFT/MD-simulation, statistical and machine learn... by Daniel Iheanacho Udunwa, Okechukwu Dominic Onukwuli, Simeon Chukwudozie Nwanonenyi, Callistus Nonso Ude, Innocent Okechi Arukalam, Remy Uche

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The structure–activity relationship and computational studies of 1,3-thiazole derivatives as cholinesterase inhibitors with anti-inflammatory activity by Modrić, Marina, Božičević, Marin, Odak, Ilijana, Talić, Stanislava, Barić, Danijela, Mlakić, Milena, Raspudić, Anamarija, Škorić, Irena

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Rational Design and Experimental Research on the Self-Assembled System of Thermosensitive Molecularly Imprinted Polymers Formed by α-Lipoic Acid and N-Vinyl Caprolactam by Yu-Qin Chen, Bo-Wen Yang, Yun-An Huang, Rui Chang, Qiu-Jin Zhu

“…In this paper, the main work was to study the theoretical self-assembly process of thermosensitive molecularly imprinted polymers (MIPs) for α-lipoic acid and to investigate thermosensitive functional monomers through density functional theory calculations (DFT) and intermolecular weak interaction analysis. …”
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Safety and efficacy of edoxaban monotherapy after bioabsorbable polymer everolimus-eluting stent implantation in a human-like coronary atherosclerotic porcine model by Daisuke Kitano, Suguru Migita, Yuxin Li, Yutaka Koyama, Katsunori Fukumoto, Sayaka Shimodai-Yamada, Akira Onishi, Daiichiro Fuchimoto, Shunichi Suzuki, Yoshiyuki Nakamura, Atsushi Hirayama, Hiroyuki Hao, Yasuo Okumura

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Towards fully 3D printed dielectric elastomer actuators—A mini review by Rollo Pattinson, Nathan Ellmer, Mokarram Hossain, Rogelio Ortigosa, Jesús Martínez-Frutos, Antonio J. Gil, Anil Bastola

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Composition dependence of the synergistic effect of nucleating agent and plasticizer in poly(lactic acid): A Mixture Design study by M. K. Fehri, C. Mugoni, P. Cinelli, I. Anguillesi, M. B. Coltelli, S. Fiori, M. Montorsi, A. Lazzeri

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2D semiconducting -N=N- and -N=CH-linked 1,5-dioxocine: DFT study of the polymer bulks, bilayers, and single layers by Ruslan Kevorkyants

“…According to electronic structure calculations with Heyd–Scuseria–Ernzerhof 06 (HSE06) density functional, the single polymer sheet is an indirect bandgap semiconductor (Egap=0.51 eV). …”
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Water availability during revegetation in arid regions from water-holding materials to water-harvesting materials: A review by Yinhao Liao, Lihong Zhou, Xiangjun Pei

“…Biochar promotes agglomeration of soil particles and improves soil water retention by reducing soil porosity and hydraulic conductivity. Superabsorbent polymers can increase field capacity and available water by binding water molecules in a network structure through hydrophilic functional groups. …”
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Molecularly-imprinted silica nanoparticles for rapid and selective detection of atenolol in artificial urine samples by Adem Zengin

“…Herein, a novel molecularly imprinted polymer was synthesized on silica nanoparticles via surface imprinting approach for rapid, sensitive and selective detection of atenolol in artificial urine samples. …”
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Alginate Sphere-Based Soft Actuators by Umme Salma Khanam, Hyeon Teak Jeong, Rahim Mutlu, Shazed Aziz

“…This review examines recent advances in alginate sphere-based actuators, focusing on fabrication methods such as droplet microfluidics, coaxial flow and functional surface patterning, and strategies for introducing multi-stimuli responsiveness using smart polymers, nanoparticles and biologically active components. …”
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Simultaneous determination of ionic polymers and heavy metal ions concentrations in aqueous solution after their adsorptive removal using eco-friendly activated biocarbons by Marlena Groszek, Małgorzata Wiśniewska, Piotr Nowicki

“…The obtained eco-friendly carbonaceous materials are characterized by moderately developed surface area (368–666 m2/g) and high content of the surface functional groups (2.19–4.89 mmol/g). The maximum adsorbed amounts of ionic polymers reached the level of about 80 mg/g, while those of heavy metal ions varied in the range of 4–19 mg/g. …”
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A Combined Experimental and First-Principle Calculation (DFT Study) for In Situ Polymer Inclusion Membrane-Assisted Growth of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) by Reza Darvishi, Esmaeil Pakizeh

“…A simple yet effective strategy was developed to prepare a metal-organic framework- (MOF-) based asymmetric membrane by depositing the Zeolitic imidazolate framework-8 (Zif-8) layer on the aminosilane-functionalized surface of a polymer inclusion membrane via an in situ growth process. …”
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Experimental study on mechanical behavior of silty-fine sand reinforced by a new type of permeable polymer material under dry-wet cycles by Yuke Wang, Liao Zhang, Xinming Qu, Mengcheng Liu, Yanhui Zhong, Bei Zhang

“…As a new type of grouting material, permeable polymer is effective for solving silty-fine sand geologic hazards. …”
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Synthesis, characterization and gas separation properties of novel polyimides containing cardo and tert-butyl-m-terphenyl moieties by L. A. Bermejo, C. Alvarez, E. M. Maya, C. Garcia, J. G. de la Campa, A. E. Lozano

“…The behavior was especially good for the pair O2/N2, where the TMeCardo polymer overpassed the Robeson upper bound.…”
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Collagen-Based Wound Dressings: Innovations, Mechanisms, and Clinical Applications by Adina Alberts, Andreea Gabriela Bratu, Adelina-Gabriela Niculescu, Alexandru Mihai Grumezescu

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Reactive microencapsulation of carbon allotropes in polyamide shell-core structures and their transformation in hybrid composites with tailored electrical properties by F. Oliveira, N. Dencheva, P. Martins, S. Lanceros-Mendez, Z. Denchev

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Exploring the diverse nanomaterials employed in dental prosthesis and implant techniques: An overview by Thirumalaivasan Natesan, Nangan Senthilkumar, Verma Deepak, Shellaiah Muthaiah, Ali Saheb, Rajendran Saravanan, Kanagaraj Kuppusamy, Pothu Ramyakrishna, Boddula Rajender, Radwan Ahmed Bahgat, Al-Qahtani Noora

“…Our discussion highlights how traditional materials like titanium (Ti) and cobalt-chromium (Co–Cr), alongside newer innovations such as zirconia and polymer-based composites, contribute to the restoration and enhancement of oral functions. …”
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Designing of hydroxyapatite-gelatin based porous matrix as bone substitute: Correlation with biocompatibility aspects

“…The prepared composites were characterized by Fourier transform spectroscopy (FTIR) which revealed the presence of functional groups in the composite. The X-ray diffraction (XRD) studies indicated that HA powder was present in nano size. …”
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Novel electrically conductive polyurethane/montmorillonite-polypyrrole nanocomposites by S. D. A. S. Ramoa, G. M. O. Barra, C. Merlini, S. Livi, B. G. Soares, A. Pegoretti

“…The present study demonstrated the potential use of Mt-PPy.DBSA as new promising conductive nanofiller to produce highly conductive polymer nanocomposites with functional properties.…”
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