Inkjet printed 3D architectures: from silver micropillar arrays and lattices to multimaterial metamaterials by Oliver Nelson-Dummett, Thomas Whittaker, William Whittow, Jacek Wojcik, Juan Francisco Reyes Luna, Caitlin McCall, Ahmet Koca, Christopher J. Tuck, Richard J.M. Hague, Lyudmila Turyanska

“…Inkjet printing can offer scalable, on-site manufacturing for a wide variety of functional materials, such as metal nanoparticles and polymers. …”
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Effect of biodegradable films on microplastic distribution and microbial community composition in paddy soil by Liyin REN, Wei ZHU, Minghang ZHU, Aihua ZHANG, Junling CAI, Lei XU, Kai WANG, Xuejun LIU, Rui JIANG

“…Five main types of MP biodegradation pathways were identified in both BF and CK samples. Over 26 functional genes and 10 genera were associated with the biodegradation of the top five polymer types. …”
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Recent Achievements of Epicardial Patch Electronics Using Adhesive and Conductive Hydrogels by Su Hyeon Lee, Jong Won Lee, Daehyeon Kim, Gi Doo Cha, Sung-Hyuk Sunwoo

“…This leads to the excessive formation of fibrous tissue around the implanted device, ultimately compromising both device functionality and tissue health. To address these challenges, flexible electronics based on polymers and elastomers significantly softer than conventional rigid metals and silicon have been explored. …”
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Thermo-mechanical and electrical properties of graphene nanoplatelets reinforced recycled polypropylene nanocomposites by Vimukthi Dananjaya, Chamil Abeykoon

“…The GNP-rPP composites are fabricated by functionalizing GNPs through mild acid treatment to enhance compatibility with the rPP matrix, followed by melt mixing in a twin-screw extruder at varying GNP loadings (0–20 Phr). …”
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Prebiotic effect of purple sweet potato resistant starch and the development of its mucoadhesive granule formulation by Umi Yuniarni, Ratih Aryani, Bertha Rusdi, Qori Nabilla

“…The amylose content in starch which is difficult to digest in gastointestinal tract, functions as a prebiotic. To enhance the prebiotic effect of purple sweet potato starch, modification into resistant starch can be performed. …”
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Capacitive deionisation for water desalination review: experimental and simulation by Rokhsareh Akbarzadeh, Mathias Ernst, Robert Meißner, Bodo Fiedler

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Predicting the strength of 3D-printed conductive composite under tensile load: A probabilistic modeling and experimental study by Nassima Naboulsi, Fatima Majid, Taoufik Hachimi, Najoua Barhoumi, Kaouthar Khlifi, Soufyan Dadoun

“…To overcome this limitation, conductive fillers such as carbon nanotubes or carbon black are being added, opening the way to new functional uses. This study focuses on a specific composite: carbon black-filled PLA (PLA-CB). …”
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Evaluation of Sericin/Polyvinyl Alcohol Mixtures for Developing Porous and Stable Structures by Maria C. Arango, Leander Vásquez Vásquez, Akemy Carolina Homma Parra, Santiago Rueda-Mira, Natalia Jaramillo-Quiceno, Josep Pasqual Cerisuelo, Amparo Cháfer, Catalina Álvarez-López

“…However, SS has garnered attention for its antioxidant, antibacterial, biocompatible, and anticancer properties as well as its excellent moisture absorption, making it a promising polymer for biomedical applications. Owing to its functional groups (carboxyl, amino, and hydroxyl), SS can blend and crosslink with other polymers, thereby improving the mechanical properties of sericin-based materials. …”
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Overcoming ice: cutting-edge materials and advanced strategies for effective cryopreservation of biosample by Miaorong Huang, Minhua Hu, Gengyuan Cai, Hengxi Wei, Sixiu Huang, Enqin Zheng, Zhenfang Wu

“…Ideally, biological materials would maintain functional integrity as well as a normal structure and can be recovered when needed. …”
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Replacement of Petroleum Based Products With Plant‐Based Materials, Green and Sustainable Energy—A Review by Sundarakannan Rajendran, Ali Al‐Samydai, Geetha Palani, Herri Trilaksana, Thanikodi Sathish, Jayant Giri, R. Saravanan, J. Isaac JoshuaRamesh Lalvani, Faouzi Nasri

“…It discusses recent developments in plant‐derived polymers, resins, and composites, showcasing their potential as functional and eco‐friendly substitutes for conventional petroleum‐based materials. …”
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Organic and Synthetic Substitutes in Tracheal Reconstruction: A Scoping Review (2015–2025) by Ana Caroline dos Santos, Guilherme Machado Holzlsauer, João Paulo Ruiz Lucio de Lima Parra, Raí André Querino Candelária, Thamires Santos da Silva, Rodrigo da Silva Nunes Barreto, Maria Angelica Miglino

“…Advances in hybrid approaches combining synthetic polymers with extracellular matrix components aim to improve biocompatibility and functional integration. …”
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Assessing the Biodegradation of Low-Density Polyethylene Films by <i>Candida tropicalis</i> SLNEA04 and <i>Rhodotorula mucilaginosa</i> SLNEA05 by Randa Harrat, Ghania Bourzama, Gaëtan Burgaud, Emmanuel Coton, Aymen Bourezgui, Boudjema Soumati

“…SEM analysis revealed morphological alterations, including cracks and holes, ATR-FTIR detected new functional groups (alcohols, alkynes, aldehydes, alkenes and ketones), while XRD identified changes in the polymer crystallinity and phase composition. …”
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Direct scribing of metal microgratings using sawtoothed cemented carbide tools with Johnson-Cook model-based plastic deformation simulation by Minwook Kim, Dae Bo Sim, Yong Tae Kim, Bo Hyun Kim, Jong G. Ok

“…Beyond metals, it is adaptable to temperature-sensitive polymers such as polycarbonate and polyimide, supporting scalable fabrication for functional surfaces and emerging applications in aerospace, electronics, and photonics.…”
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Achieving significant mechanical improvement of chitosan aerogel with embedding or bridging structures mediated by size-dependent silk microfibers by Haiyu Liu, Fang He, Zhixiang Xu, Meng Zhang, Quan Wan, Yajun Shuai, Jie Wang, Mingying Yang, Zongpu Xu

“…Building high-performance aerogels with biomass-derived rather than fossil-derived polymers is an eco-friendlier option given the increasingly serious sustainability issues. …”
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An In-Depth Review of Molecularly Imprinted Electrochemical Sensors as an Innovative Analytical Tool in Water Quality Monitoring: Architecture, Principles, Fabrication, and Applica... by Mbuyamba Divin Mukendi, Oluseyi Sikiru Salami, Nomvano Mketo

“…Their design features template-shaped cavities in the polymer that mimic the functional groups, shapes, and sizes of target analytes, resulting in enhanced binding interactions and improved sensor performance in complex water environments. …”
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Pharmaceutical Assessment of the Impact of the Method of Extraction on the Suitability of Pectin from Plantain (Musa paradisiaca) Peels as a Suspending Agent in Oral Liquid Formula... by Frederick William Akuffo Owusu, Prince George Jnr Acquah, Mariam E. L. Boakye-Gyasi, Raphael Johnson, Genevieve Naana Yeboah, Mary-Ann Archer, Mercy Birago Antwi, Sandra Obenewaa Asare

“…The alkaline pectin extract recorded higher equivalent weight, degree of esterification, ash content, and crude content than the acid pectin extract, while FTIR identified similar functional groups in both acid and alkaline pectin extracts. …”
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Tailoring Polyamide66 Mechanical Performance: A Strategy for Condensed Phase Structure Optimization Through Hydrogen Bond Reorganization by Wen-Yan Wang, Pan He, Ting Peng, Shuai Zhang, Guang-Zhao Li, Min Nie, Rui Han

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PROTOTYPING OF MICROWAVE DEVICES WITH SPECIFIED ELECTRODYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS USING ADDITIVE 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY by S. V. Kharalgin, G. V. Kulikov, A. B. Kotelnikov, M. V. Snastin, E. M. Dobychina

“…Prospects for the further development of the described technology include a variation of the types of plastics used as a substrate, the application of finishing decorative and functional coatings, an improvement in the adhesion properties of the applied copper layer with the substrate.…”
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Progress in Layered Double Hydroxide-Based Materials for Gas and Electrochemical Sensing Applications by Waseem Raza, Khursheed Ahmad, Tae Hwan Oh

“…Thus, it is required to find a bi-functional material which can be used for kind of sensing technology. …”
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Antibacterial and Antioxidant Efficacies of Secondary Metabolites from the Roots of Cyphostemma adenocaule: A Combined In Vitro and In Silico Study by Hadush Gebrehiwot, Yadessa Melaku, Muhdin Aliye, Urgessa Ensermu, Aman Dekebo, Milkyas Endale, Daniel Rentsch, Mo Hunsen

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