Enhancing Oral Absorption of Quercetin Through Multifactorial Synergies in Crystal Dispersion Systems by Yao Liu, Qiuli Yan, Chunhui Hu

“…Quercetin, as a natural antioxidant, can effectively neutralize free radicals, reduce inflammatory responses, help lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers, and support the function of the immune system. CSDs underwent characterization through powder X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy, and dissolution rates were evaluated in vitro. …”
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Mechanical and shape-memory properties of TPMS with hybrid configurations and materials by Tianzhen Liu, Wei Zhao, Yongtao Yao, Cheng Lin, Hanxing Zhao, Jianguo Cai

“…Triply periodic minimal surface (TPMS) structures with excellent properties of stable energy absorption, light weight, and high specific strength could potentially spark immense interest for novel and programmable functions by combining smart materials, e.g. shape memory polymers (SMPs). …”
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Non-Destructive Testing and Evaluation of Hybrid and Advanced Structures: A Comprehensive Review of Methods, Applications, and Emerging Trends by Farima Abdollahi-Mamoudan, Clemente Ibarra-Castanedo, Xavier P. V. Maldague

“…As engineered materials evolve into increasingly complex architectures such as fiber-reinforced polymers, fiber–metal laminates, sandwich composites, and functionally graded materials, traditional NDT techniques face growing limitations in sensitivity, adaptability, and diagnostic reliability. …”
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Hydrogel Conjugation: Engineering of Hydrogels for Drug Delivery by Linh Dinh, Sung-Joo Hwang, Bingfang Yan

“…<b>Background</b>: Hydrogels are 3D networks of hydrophilic polymers with various biomedical applications, including tissue regeneration, wound healing, and localized drug delivery. …”
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Tunable, permanent and instantly available super-wettability states on metal surfaces by laser texturing and plasma coating by Daniel Holder, Paul Reichle, Georg Umlauf, Rudolf Weber, Jakob Barz, Thomas Graf

“…Conversely, superhydrophobic surfaces with a water contact angle θ > 150° were instantly obtained using polymer coatings on rough textures. These functionalized surfaces also exhibited exceptional liquid repellence for complex liquids, such as milk and beer, making them particularly suitable for special applications using solutions or emulsions. …”
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Evaluation of the Morphology and Malachite Green Absorption Capacity of Modified Electrospun Chitosan Nanofibers by Hien Thi Thanh Nguyen, Thao Thi Ngoc Dang, Tan Minh Ha, Nhi Tran Yen Nguyen

“…This result is due to the interaction between the functional group of the polymers that increases entanglement. …”
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Printed Recyclable and Flexible Thermocouple Temperature Sensors by Xiaotao Wang, Lin Guo, Qihao Zhang, Yevhen Zabila, Rui Xu, Denys Makarov

“…Importantly, the gentle recycling conditions preserve the functional fillers, preventing degradation or oxidation and thus enabling the reprocessed sensors to retain their original performance. …”
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A review of biopolymer innovations in oculoplastic surgery: reconstruction of eyelid, lacrimal, and orbital structures by Merve Kulbay, Kevin Y. Wu, Adam Hocini, Patrick Daigle

“…This review, which spans research from 2015 to 2023, delves into the application and integration of biopolymers and functional biomaterials in these complex areas. The discussion begins by reviewing the key anatomy of the external ocular surface, lacrimal system, and orbit. …”
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Investigating the interactions between dyes and porous/composite materials: A comprehensive study by Muhammad Zeeshan, Tariq Javed, Chandresh Kumari, Anusha Thumma, Muhammad Wasim, Muhammad Babar Taj, Ishu Sharma, Muhammad Nouman Haider, Maryam Batool

“…Comprehensive analysis has been conducted on the structures of these materials as well as the essential functional groups that drive dye adsorption. Additionally, various factors influencing the rate of adsorption are underscored. …”
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Unraveling the complexities of plant cell wall biosynthesis for enhanced biofuel production: a molecular genetics perspective by Jyoti Prakash Sahoo, Bhagyashree Priyadarshini, Jayanta Kumar Nayak, Subhashree Subhadarshini, Akshaya Kumar Nayak, Samikshya Malik

“…The plant cell wall, a complex network of biopolymers including cellulose, hemicellulose, pectin, and lignin, represents a substantial portion of plant biomass and is fundamental to plant structure and growth. Advances in functional genomics and molecular genetics have led to the identification of key genes and enzymes involved in the biosynthesis and remodeling of these polysaccharides. …”
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Turning Plastic Waste Immiscibility into an Advantage: Efficiency Improvement of PVDF‐Based Energy Harvesters Using Post‐Consumer Thermoplastics by Petr Slobodian, Berenika Hausnerova, Pavel Riha, Vladimir Pata, Robert Olejnik, Jiri Matyas

“…Abstract The immiscibility of plastic waste, which is often a limiting factor in traditional recycling processes, is considered in this study as a key feature for functional material design. Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), renowned for its exceptional triboelectric and piezoelectric properties, is combined with post‐consumer thermoplastic waste from the packaging industry to create a novel, sustainable energy‐harvesting solution. …”
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Electro-spun piezoelectric PLLA smart composites as a scaffold on bone fracture: A review by Melika Mirghaffari, Asal Mahmoodiyan, Shahram Mahboubizadeh, Atefeh Shahbazi, Yaser Soleimani, Sana Mirghaffari, Zahra Shahravi

“…These modifications and combinations are to introduce improvement or changes in the scaffolds for the improvement of the functional properties that favor bone tissue engineering. …”
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Studies on Morphological Evolution of Gravure-Printed ZnO Thin Films Induced by Low-Temperature Vapor Post-Treatment by Giuliano Sico, Vincenzo Guarino, Carmela Borriello, Maria Montanino

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Simultaneous Determination of Thidiazuron and Forchlorfenuron in Orange by Solid Phase Extraction with Molecularly Imprinted Membrane Followed by High Performance Liquid Chromatogr... by SHI Yu, WANG Jian, DOU Rui, QI Yingchun, DONG Xiao, NIU Zhirui, REN Jingyu, HUANG Hua, ZHAO Yixue

“…In this study, molecularly imprinted membrane (MIM) was prepared using polydopamine (PDA)-modified polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membrane as the base membrane, thidiazuron (TDZ) as the template, methacrylic acid (MAA) as the functional monomer, and ethylene glycol dimethacrylate (EGDMA) as the cross-linker. …”
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Optimization of a chemical recycling process for epoxy-amine thermosets and their carbon fiber reinforced composites using a design of experiments approach by Valeria De Fabritiis, Leonardo Matta, Gianmarco Griffini, Stefano Turri

“…As a result of this validation step, a functional oligomeric organic fraction could be recovered, together with intact and clean recycled CFs able to preserve >95 % of their pristine mechanical properties. …”
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A sustainable delamination approach for simultaneous separation and leaching of cathodes from end-of-life Li ion batteries by Pietro Cattaneo, Daniele Callegari, Fiorenza D'Aprile, Eliana Quartarone

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Superlubricity achieved by polyvinylpyrrolidone at Si3N4/sapphire interfaces by Hongdong Wang, Zhen Luo, Kunpeng Wang, Yuhong Liu, Jianhua Zhang

“…To achieve hydration lubrication, it is essential to create a continuous lubricating film by selectively enriching specific functional groups of adsorbed water molecules from the polymer solution onto the ceramic surface. …”
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Performance and mechanism of modified backfill grouting materials prepared from EPB shield fine-grained waste soil for resource utilization by Dazeng Sun, Wen Zhao, Qian Bai, Yaochuang Han, Gaoyang Peng

“…The modest dosage of polymer can facilitate the hydration reaction, whereby the hydroxyl functional group on the polymer chain reacts with free Ca2 + to form a complex mesh structure, achieving the combination of organic and inorganic to complete the modification. …”
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Structural properties evaluation of extracted date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera L.) juice at different extraction temperatures by Afna Thaivalappil Abdul Asiz, Mohammed Tarique, Hassan Abdalla, Oni Yuliarti

“…This study aims to evaluate the impact of extraction temperatures (25 °C, 50 °C, 75 °C, 90 °C) on the structural and physicochemical properties of date juice, where rheological profiles and other parameters (total soluble solid and fibre, reducing sugar, colour, browning index, hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF), total phenolic content (TPC), functional groups, thermal stability) were examined. …”
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Emerging Copper-to-Copper Bonding Techniques: Enabling High-Density Interconnects for Heterogeneous Integration by Wenhan Bao, Jieqiong Zhang, Hei Wong, Jun Liu, Weidong Li

“…Heterogeneous multi-chip integration, which combines diverse components or a larger number of functional blocks with different process technologies and materials into compact 3D systems, has emerged as a critical pathway to overcome the performance limitations of monolithic integrated circuits (ICs), such as limited process/material options, low yield, and multifunctional design complexity. …”
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