The anti-inflammatory effects of flavanol-rich lychee fruit extract in rat hepatocytes. by Ryota Yamanishi, Emi Yoshigai, Tetsuya Okuyama, Masatoshi Mori, Hiromitsu Murase, Toru Machida, Tadayoshi Okumura, Mikio Nishizawa

“…Supplementation with this functional food has been shown to suppress inflammation and tissue damage caused by high-intensity exercise training. …”
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Alveolar Ridge Preservation Using Three-Dimensional Root Replicas of Polycaprolactone: A Radiological and Histological Evaluation of a Case Report by Pedro Christian Aravena, Mario E Flores, Larissa Córdova Turones, Francisca Pavicic, Pamela Ehrenfeld

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Development and Application of a Novel Ultrafiltration Membrane for Efficient Removal of Dibutyl Phthalate from Wastewater by Qiang Zhou, Meiling Chen, Yushan Jiang, Linnan Zhang, Yanhong Wang

“…Guided by Gaussian simulations, methacrylic acid (MAA) was identified as the optimal functional monomer, achieving the strongest binding energy (ΔE = −0.0698 a.u.) with DBP at a 1:6 molar ratio, providing a foundation for precise cavity construction. …”
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Impact of microalgal biomass and microplastics on the sorption behaviour of pesticides in soil: a comparative study by Urška Šunta, Franja Prosenc, Kristina Žagar Soderžnik, Tjaša Griessler Bulc, Mojca Bavcon Kralj

“…The greater sorption capacity of ACE can be attributed to electrostatic interactions, hydrogen bonding and π–π interactions between ACE moieties and the negatively charged surface of microalgal biomass containing polar functional groups. The presence of MPs (3% w/w, mixture of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polyethylene (PE), and polystyrene (PS)) did not affect the sorption of ACE, CAP or FLU, regardless of the presence or absence of microalgal biomass. …”
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Transformative bioprinting: 4D printing and its role in the evolution of engineering and personalized medicine by Vidhi Mathur, Prachi Agarwal, Meghana Kasturi, S. Varadharajan, Elsa Sanatombi Devi, Kirthanashri S. Vasanthan

“…It serves as a comprehensive guide for researchers and industries aiming to harness the transformative potential of 4D printing for adaptive and functional applications across various domains.…”
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Electrospun polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) fibers in membrane distillation applications by Charles Defor, Shih-Feng Chou

“…In addition, electrospun PTFE fibers are further functionalized using methods of co-electrospinning with other hydrophobic polymers as well as incorporations of metallic (ZnO) and inorganic particles (POSS) to improve their performance in membrane distillation. …”
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Influence of P(V3D3-co-TFE) Copolymer Coverage on Hydrogen Detection Performance of a TiO₂ Sensor at Different Relative Humidity for Industrial and Biomedical Applicatio... by Mihai Brinza, Lynn Schwäke, Lukas Zimoch, Thomas Strunskus, Thierry Pauporté, Bruno Viana, Tayebeh Ameri, Rainer Adelung, Franz Faupel, Stefan Schröder, Oleg Lupan

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Optimized biosynthesis and performance enhancement of γ-PGA from Bacillus licheniformis: a study on wettability, microstructure, and environmental performance by Mingming Cheng, Shuoshi Zhang, Jianbo Gao, Wenqing Liu, Gang Zhou, Tao Sui, Daoquan Cheng, Cheng Wang, Xiangchuan Wang, Xiaoyan Li, Yuxi Li

“…Currently, environmentally-friendly, functional, polymeric, and microbial dust suppressant, which represent new types of suppressants, are primarily in the experimental and exploratory stages. …”
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Warum sind Enzyme Makromoleküle? by P.L. Luisi

“…For functional proteins, the two most important of such structural parameters are the copolymerization (from twenty different amino acid residues) and the resultant rigid folding in solution. …”
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Review on recent advancements in the role of electrolytes and electrode materials on supercapacitor performances by Ashutosh Patel, Suresh Kumar Patel, R. S. Singh, R. P. Patel

“…Furthermore, the paper addresses the electrochemical performance of hybrid components, examining their concentrations and functioning via diverse charge storage techniques.…”
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Prediction of thickening efficiency of olefin copolymers and kinematic viscosities of the blended base oils by determining intrinsic viscosities of the copolymers in cyclohexane by M.S. Negi, K. Naresh Kumar, Anil Bhardwaj, G.S. Kapur, S.S.V. Ramakumar

“…The engine oil contains various performance additives along with polymer-based viscosity index improver, which are made from special types of flexible long chain polymers whose functionality is derived from their thickening efficiency, viscosity-temperature relationship, and shear stability. …”
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Fluorogenic Biosensing with Tunable Polydiacetylene Vesicles by John S. Miller, Tanner J. Finney, Ethan Ilagan, Skye Frank, Ye Chen-Izu, Keishi Suga, Tonya L. Kuhl

“…The lower energy stimulus to induce the chromatic transition was attributed to an increase in headgroup hydrogen bonding and polymer backbone strain. Boronic-acid headgroup functionalization led to vesicles that were generally unstable, only weakly polymerized, and unable to fully transform to the red phase due to strong polar, aromatic headgroup interactions. …”
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Developing Heterogeneous Porous 3D-Printed SiO₂-Pd-K₂SiO₃ Monolithic Catalyst via Surface MOF Growth and Pyrolysis for the Synthesis of Antitumoral... by Alexandrina Druta, Rania Bouhmala, Teqwa Ragdi, Mariangel Luna, Manuel Bañobre-López, Christian F. Masaguer, Manuel Amorín, Silvia Barbosa, Pablo Taboada, Alberto Coelho

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Recent advances in lanthanide-based nanoparticle contrast agents for magnetic resonance imaging: Synthesis, characterization, and applications by Azmi Aulia Rahmani, Qi Jia, Husein H. Bahti, Retna Putri Fauzia, Santhy Wyantuti

“…Surface modifications with functional polymers improve stability and prevent aggregation, optimizing imaging performance. …”
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Bacterial Cellulose: A Novel Antibacterial Material for Biomedical Applications, Wound Healing, and Sustainable Infection Control by Samy Selim, Mohammad Harun-Ur-Rashid, Yousef Alhaj Hamoud, Hiba Shaghaleh, Mohammed S. Almuhayawi, Mutasem S. Almehayawi, Soad K. Al Jaouni

“…This brief review critically examines the latest progress in BC production technologies, structural functionalization strategies, and clinical applications, with particular emphasis on its antibacterial properties and regenerative potential. …”
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Pepticombisomes: Biomimetic Vesicles Crafted From Recombinant Supercharged Polypeptides with Uniformly Distributed Side‐Chains by Dominik Söder, Melina Schadt, Vladislav S. Petrovskii, Tamás Haraszti, Khosrow Rahimi, Igor I. Potemkin, Nina Yu. Kostina, Cesar Rodriguez‐Emmenegger, Andreas Herrmann

“…Abstract Cell membranes play a key role in bottom‐up synthetic biology, as they enable interaction control, transport, and other essential functions. These ultra‐thin, flexible, yet stable structures form through the self‐assembly of lipids and proteins. …”
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Eco-friendly bupropion detection sensor with co-formulated dextromethorphan in AUVELITY tablet and spiked plasma by Shrouk E. Algmaal, Amr M. Mahmoud, Shereen A. Boltia, Yasser S. El-Saharty, Nermine S. Ghoniem

“…Abstract Molecularly Imprinted Polymers (MIPs) are synthetic materials designed to selectively recognize and bind to specific target molecules. …”
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Moisture-thermo dual-responsive hydrogel structure for liquid composition change detection and programmed actuation via vertical crosslinking gradient based defocusing photolithogr... by Jinsik Yoon, Kibeom Kim, Junghyun Bae, Wook Park

“…The solutions, improperly stored and left unattended, naturally absorb ambient moisture, and the resulting increase in water content enhances water–polymer interactions proportionally. This enhanced interaction induces swelling of the hydrogel, leading to curvature changes, enabling the structure to function as a sensor for detecting changes in liquid composition. …”
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Enhanced Oilfield-Produced-Water Treatment Using Fe³⁺-Augmented Composite Bioreactor: Performance and Microbial Community Dynamics by Qiushi Zhao, Chunmao Chen, Zhongxi Chen, Hongman Shan, Jiahao Liang

“…High-throughput sequencing indicated that Fe³⁺ supplementation strengthened syntrophic interactions between iron-reducing bacteria (<i>Trichococcus</i> and <i>Bacillus</i>) and methanogenic archaea (<i>Methanobacterium</i> and <i>Methanomethylovorans</i>), thereby facilitating the biodegradation of long-chain hydrocarbons (e.g., eicosane and nonadecane). Further metabolic function analysis identified long-chain-fatty-acid CoA ligase (EC 6.2.1.3) as a key enzyme mediating the interplay between hydrocarbon degradation and nitrogen cycling. …”
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Additive manufacturing as smart manufacturing system for fabrication of interference screw by Lusia Permata Sari HARTANTI, Paulus Wisnu ANGGORO, Rifky ISMAIL, Jamari JAMARI, Athanasius Priharyoto BAYUSENO

“…It can be helpful to understand how different manufacturing parameters function and how those parameters affect the quality of the final product.…”
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