Surface Thermodynamic Properties of Styrene–Divinylbenzene Copolymer Modified by Supramolecular Structure of Melamine Using Inverse Gas Chromatography by Tayssir Hamieh, Vladimir Yu Gus'kov

“…The surface thermodynamic properties of polymers and copolymers modified by supramolecular structures are used in several industrial processes, such as selective adsorption, paints, coatings, colloids, and adhesion applications. …”
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Biomaterials in tissue repair and regeneration: key insights from extracellular matrix biology by Sakhavat Abolhasani, Sakhavat Abolhasani, Yasin Ahmadi, Yavar Rostami, Erfan Baravar, Davood Fattahi

“…This review comprehensively examines ECM biology and its application in biomaterial engineering, highlighting structural-functional relationships, integrin-mediated signaling, and ECM remodeling mechanisms in wound healing. …”
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Study of Different Properties of Graphene Oxide (GO) and Reduced Graphene Oxide (rGO) by Prateek Viprya, Dhruva Kumar, Suhas Kowshik

“…Reduced graphene oxide differs from graphene oxide in terms of morphological aspects, quality, functionalized groups, and crystallinities. Several attempts to synthesize GO and rGO have been documented in studies. …”
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The influence of nanofiller on the properties of biocompatible silicone based on different network precursors by Ivan Ristić, Suzana Cakić, Vojislav Aleksić

“…From this group of linear organic functional siloxanes, difunctional α and ω - siloxanes are more in focus of science and economy in recent times, as they are reactive agens for synthesis of organic polymers. …”
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Enhanced durability and environmental sustainability in marine infrastructure: Innovations in anti-corrosive coating technologies by AliAkbar Firoozi, AliAsghar Firoozi, D.O. Oyejobi, Siva Avudaiappan, ErickSaavedra Flores

“…By synthesizing cutting-edge developments in nanocomposite coatings, bio-based polymers, and smart functional materials, the paper offers a detailed evaluation of their protective mechanisms, application methods, and long-term performance under severe maritime conditions. …”
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Recent advances in responsive liquid crystal elastomer‐contained fibrous composites by Zhibo Zhang, Jiajun Li, Ruicong Zhang, Ruirun Chen, Yumin Zhang, Tianyu Wang, Kun‐Lin Yang, Jiaqi Zhu

“…Manufacturing LCE fibers with a large specific surface area and functional fillers has become a research hotspot in recent years. …”
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Epitope-imprinted biomaterials with tailor-made molecular targeting for biomedical applications by Youlu Diao, Jia Gao, Yue Ma, Guoqing Pan

“…This review explores the latest advances in epitope imprinting techniques, emphasizing selection of epitopes and functional monomers. We highlight the significant improvements in specificity, sensitivity, and stability of these materials, which have facilitated their use in bioanalysis, clinical therapy, and pharmaceutical development. …”
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Optimization of dust suppressant preparation using agricultural and forestry waste straw through response surface methodology by Huan Zhang, Yong Xu, Lei Chen, Wenting He, Xi Wang, Yujie Fan, Fuchao Zhao, Yilang Cheng, Yingda Zhang

“…Viscosity (Y1), anti-evaporation rate (Y2) and surface tension (Y3) were determined as response values. Meanwhile, the functional relationship between the fitting factors and the response values is established by regression analysis. …”
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Natural fiber filaments transforming the future of sustainable 3D printing by Senthil Maharaj Kennedy, Lenin Anselm Wilson, Joemax Agu M, Rajeev D, Jeen Robert RB, Balamurugan S

“…Nonetheless, dependence on petroleum-derived polymers presents considerable environmental and sustainability issues. …”
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Biocompatible chitosan-starch bio-composite fabricated with Mukia maderaspatana metabolites: Preparation and evaluation for enhanced potential pharmacological activities by Krithika Shree Sivasuriyan, Selvaraj Karthick Raja Namasivayam, Sowmya Rajendran, Amrish Varshan Ganesan Subbulakshmi

“…SEM analysis revealed a heterogeneous polymeric matrix, and FTIR confirmed functional groups such as hydroxyl and amine, contributing to the material’s bioactivity. …”
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Tuning properties of CTAB-HSA-AuNR nanocomposite antibacterial thin films by Krishna Halder, Kabira Sabnam, Atri Sen, Swagata Dasgupta

“…Proteins can be utilized to create such materials with specific functional characteristics. We report the preparation of transparent human serum albumin thin films in presence of CTAB-capped gold nanorods with different compositions of protein as well as the plasticizer i.e., sorbitol. …”
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An electrochemical sensor for dopamine on a graphene-poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):polystyrene sulphonate hybrid ink nanoplatform by Sesethu Makaluza, Nyasha Midzi, Foluke O. G. Olorundare, Busisiwe N. Zwane, Duduzile Nkosi, Omotayo A. Arotiba

“…The nanocomposite exhibited a uniform size distribution and functional groups such as aromatic, thiol, and olefinic bonds improved the surface chemistry between the electrolyte/analyte and the electrode. …”
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Enhancement of Polypropylene Adhesion through Acetylated Kraft Lignin Incorporation by Manuel Patricio da Silva Bisneto, Rogerio Ramos de Sousa Junior, Guilherme Elias Saltarelli Garcia, Demetrio Jackson dos Santos

“…Lignin, one of Earth’s most abundant biopolymers, is rich in phenolic and aliphatic functional groups, offering significant potential for chemical modification. …”
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Development of flavonoid-loaded chitosan composite from Kalanchoe pinnata for antibacterial applications by Md Mobarok Karim, Tahera Lasker, Md Ali Zaber Sahin, Rafiul Alam Nahian, Robby Gus Mahardika, Arif Ashari, Heru Agung Saputra

“…Conclusively, this research shows that plant-based antibiotics combined with functional natural polymers are sustainable and cost-effective solutions to fight bacterial infections.…”
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Hydrogels as advanced drug delivery platforms for cancer immunotherapy: promising innovations and future outlook by Vahideh Mohammadzadeh, Hoda Atapour-Mashhad, Sedigheh Shahvali, Bahardokht Salehi, Mina Shaban, Maryam Shirzad, Afsaneh Salahvarzi, Marzieh Mohammadi

“…In addition, their structure and functional modifications in the development of stimuli-responsive hydrogels, injectable and multifunctional hydrogels are further discussed. …”
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Investigation of new exopolysaccharides produced by strains of donkey milk by Arevik Israyelyan, Tsovinar Balabekyan, Lara Aleksanyan, Inesa Sahakyan, Anna Gasparyan, Flora Тkhruni

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The influence of accelerated aging on the physical and chemical properties of a composite material: a systematic overview by S. M. Abdulkerimova, A. A. Kulikova, M. Yu. Dashtieva

“…The composite material is a filler in the form of particles of various sizes immersed in a polymer matrix. Polymer composites are used for direct filling of all groups of teeth and at different depths of the lesion. …”
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Lead Coupon Reactivity to Organic Acids, Aldehydes, and Esters in an Oddy Test Environment by Kylie Blake, Hanna Konicki, Michael J. Samide, Gregory D. Smith

“…Interpreting the reactivity of these potential pollutants, however, relies on ‘chemical intuition’ based on observed functional groups since the reactivity of only a handful of common VOCs has been studied intensively with regard to artworks. …”
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A Rapid and Green Method for the Preparation of Solketal Carbonate from Glycerol by Sanjib Kumar Karmee, Sreedhar Gundekari, Louis C. Muller, Ajinkya Hable

“…In addition, glycerol can also be converted into solketal, which is the protected form of glycerol with a primary hydroxyl functional group. In this contribution, we developed a microwave-assisted solvent and catalyst-free method for converting solketal into solketal carbonate. …”
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Engineering Highly Emissive Tetra(t‐Butyl)rubrene/off‐Stoichiometry Thiol‐Ene Hybrids Toward Flexible Luminescent Solar Concentrator‐Integrated Photovoltaics with Excellent Stabili... by Yi Zhang, Zida Zheng, Zhixing Gan, Rui Huang, Xiaowei Zhang

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