2025 July-1 - 171 articles
The aim of this study is to compare the environmental impact of composites reinforced with flax fiber technical embroidery and traditional woven fabric in order to provide conclusions supporting composite manufacturer management in making technology...
This study presents colorless polyimides (PIs) suitable for use as plastic substrates in flexible displays, designed to be compatible with controlled soft adhesion and easy delamination (temporary adhesion) processes. For this purpose, we focused on...
Prefabricated unidirectional carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite strips are extensively used as a means of infrastructure rehabilitation through adhesive bonding to the external surface of structural concrete elements. Most data to date...
Multifunctional water-treatment materials urgently need to be developed to avoid normal organic matter, inorganic anions, resistant bacteria, and hazardous disinfection by-products in conventional drinking water treatment strategies. While quaternary...
CSNPs synthesized via the ionic gelation method have emerged as a promising nanoplatform in diverse fields such as pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, and polymer science due to their biocompatibility, ease of fabrication, and tunable properties. This s...
Chronic wounds present clinical challenges due to persistent inflammation, infection, and dysregulated tissue repair, often exacerbated by the passive nature of conventional wound dressings. Recent advancements in hydrogel-based wearable technologies...
Electrospinning is a versatile technique for producing porous nanofibers with a high specific surface area, making them ideal for several tissue engineering applications. Although Raman spectroscopy has been widely employed to characterize electrospu...
The objective of this work was to produce and characterize active gelatin–acerola packaging films based on gelatin incorporated with different concentrations of acerola pulp and applied to evaluate the stability of meat products in packaging. T...
Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) combines elastomeric and thermoplastic properties but suffers from insufficient rigidity and strength for structural applications. Herein, we developed novel carbon fiber-reinforced TPU (CF/TPU) composites filaments a...
Cellulose nanocrystals possess unique properties such as high surface area and excellent biocompatibility. They can disrupt strong hydrogen bonds and other intermolecular forces that hinder the solubility of certain molecules thus enhancing the solub...
Introduction: Functional endoscopic sinus surgery is commonly performed to treat paranasal sinus diseases, often necessitating nasal packing to control bleeding and aid healing. However, current materials can cause discomfort or lack adequate antibac...
In the last decade, magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) have attracted much attention for the implementation of non-invasive approaches suitable for the diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases. In this work, the optimization of novel vascular grafts l...
A simple and innovative synthesis strategy was established to produce polymer microspheres with a distinctive walnut-like morphology, incorporating Fe3O4 nanoparticles within their structure. This was achieved through γ-ray-initiated mini-emuls...
This study investigates the adsorption performance of Reactive Red-141 (ReR-141) using three modified orange peel derivatives: raw orange peel (ROP), oil-free orange peel (NOOP), and cellulose extract (CE). The adsorbents were prepared through sequen...
Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting has emerged as a highly promising technology within the realms of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine. The assessment of printability is essential for ensuring the quality of bio-printed constructs and the...
Skin is the first line of defence between the human body and the outside world, and it is constantly exposed to external injuries and wounds for a variety of reasons. Collagen is a structural protein of the extracellular matrix and an important compo...
Nylon reinforced with short carbon fibres exhibits superior mechanical properties. Its use as a feedstock for fused deposition modelling (FDM) can extend its applications to consumer goods and industrial products. To investigate the flexural and impa...
Natural polymer-based nanoparticles have emerged as promising stabilizers for Pickering emulsions, offering biocompatibility, environmental sustainability, and improved protection of active compounds. This study developed chitosan/gum arabic (CH/GA)...
Combining Brownian dynamics simulations and self-consistent field theory, we demonstrate that stable assembled structures, such as vesicles, toroidal micelles, bowl-like micelles, sheet-like micelles, non-spherical vesicles, and cylindrical micelles,...
The development and application of antimicrobial coatings has become increasingly important in both medical and industrial settings due to the rising threat of microbial contamination and antibiotic resistance. This paper focuses on the formulation,...
This paper presents an intelligent predictive system designed to support real-time decision making in the control of rubber blend mixing processes. The core of the system is a General Regression Neural Network (GRNN), which accurately predicts key pr...
This study aimed to design self-adhesive cutaneous films with an antiallergic effect using a Design of Experiments approach. The active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) was diphenhydramine hydrochloride (DPH). A full factorial experimental design with...
Nafion, while a benchmark proton exchange membrane (PEM) for fuel cells, suffers from significant performance degradation at elevated temperatures and low humidity due to dehydration and diminished mechanical stability. To address these limitations,...
Defects arising from the 3D printing process of continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites primarily hinder their overall performance. These defects particularly include twisting, folding, and breakage of the fiber bundle, which are induced...
Composite solid propellants, which serve as the core energetic materials in aerospace and military propulsion systems, necessitate tailored enhancement of their mechanical properties to ensure operational safety and stability. A critical challenge in...
This study examined the effect of build orientation on the surface finish of micro-optofludic (MoF) devices fabricated via a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS)-based 3D-printing primary–secondary fabrication protocol, where an inkjet 3D-printing techn...
This article focuses on the possibility of using biodegradable polymer-composite materials in additive manufacturing via fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printing. The main objective was to experimentally verify the technical feasibility of the re...
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Chitosan and technical cashew nutshell liquid (CNSLt) have emerged as promising natural compounds due to their antimicrobial, immunomodulatory, and fermentation-modulating properties. This study aimed to evaluate the inclusion of chitosan and CNSLt a...
We report the fabrication of lightweight porous carbon structures via UV-assisted photopolymerization molding using a commercial photocurable resin modified with natural tannin and sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (NaCMC) as sustainable additives. A sy...
Polyethylene storage tanks are widely used for storing water and chemicals due to their lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties. Despite these advantages, their structural performance under seismic conditions remains a concern, mainly because...
This study investigates the mechanical properties of double hydrophilic block copolymers (DHBCs) based on poly[oligo(ethylene glycol) methacrylate] (POEGMA) and poly(vinyl benzyl trimethylammonium chloride) (PVBTMAC) blocks by employing small amplitu...
The pyrolysis of polymers is a thermal processing method largely used to convert polymeric waste into valuable products such as oils and carbonaceous residues. The NP-gram method (NP standing for normal paraffins) is useful for the global characteris...
Grouting is an effective method for enhancing the stability of poor strata such as sand layers. The performance of the grouting materials directly influences the effect of stratum reinforcement. To meet the urgent demand for efficient grouting materi...
Recent technological advances have expanded the use of 3D-printed polymer components across industries, including a growing interest in military applications. The effective defensive use of such materials depends on a thorough understanding of polyme...
Despite its broad application due to its affordability, biodegradability, and natural antimicrobial and antioxidant activities, chitosan (CS) still exhibits limitations in mechanical strength and barrier effectiveness. Owing to its unique chemical ch...
The dynamic thermomechanical properties of wood–plastic composites (WPCs) are influenced by various factors, such as the selection of raw materials and processing parameters. To investigate the effects of different wood fiber content ratios and...
Polyurethane (PU) foam, renowned for its structural versatility, elasticity, compressibility, and adaptability, has garnered significant attention for its use in flexible strain sensors due to its capability to detect mechanical deformation. This rev...
With the increasing demand for food quality and the need for green and sustainable development of food packaging materials in the environment, the preparation and optimization of multifunctional natural and renewable antibacterial packaging materials...
Topological orientation structures in chiral nematic liquid crystals, such as torons, exhibit promising optical properties and are of increasing interest for applications in photonic devices. However, despite this attention, their polarization and ph...
Type IV hydrogen storage cylinders are pivotal for high-pressure hydrogen storage and transportation, offering advantages such as lightweight design, high hydrogen storage density, and cost efficiency. Polyamide 6 (PA6) has emerged as a promising lin...
The kinetics of the depolymerization of natural rubber (NR) to hydroxyl-terminated natural rubber (HTNR) by hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) in the presence of a Fenton catalyst within an acidic milieu and under ultraviolet radiation has been rigorously exam...
The recycling of post-consumer plastics for food-contact applications is subject to stringent regulatory requirements, particularly with regard to the removal of potentially harmful non-intentionally added substances (NIAS). While polyethylene tereph...
Developing advanced polysulfone (PSF) membranes for water treatment has garnered significant attention. However, carboxylated polysulfone membranes have shown limited rejection of various ions. This study explores four novel methods for modifying car...
Thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) have found diverse applications across different industries, which expose the material to various environmental conditions. Among these, UV radiation stands out as one of the most aggressive, leading to significant...
Polymer composites with high dielectric permittivity (>10) and low dielectric loss are critical for energy storage and microelectronic applications. This study reports on a semi-transparent composite of a PVDF copolymer filled with Cu7S4 nanoparti...
Glass fiber reinforced polypropylene composite plates have gradually attracted more attention because of their repeated molding, higher toughness, higher durability, and fatigue resistance compared to glass fiber reinforced thermosetting composites....
For their use as chemical sensors, the optimization of the performance of polymeric materials is a critical step in their development for the desired application. The main objective of this work was to identify the best-suited materials to develop a...
The formation of soil cracks in soil slopes can compromise structural integrity. Guar gum, as a natural high-molecular-weight biopolymer, offers environmental and economic advantages in soil stabilizers due to its biodegradability, strong binding pro...
Antimicrobial resistance arises from treatment non-adherence and ineffective delivery systems. Optimal wound dressings combine localized drug release, exudate management, and bacterial encapsulation through hydrogel-forming nanofibers for enhanced th...
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