Polymers, Volume 17, Issue 6

Poly (lactic acid) (PLA), a biodegradable polymer, is widely used in medical applications, particularly for 3D-printed tissue engineering scaffolds. The fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printer is an available processing tool for PLA. The nozzle s...

Traditional acrylate grouting materials often suffer from mechanical performance degradation and interfacial bonding failure under long-term water immersion, significantly limiting their application in pressurized water environments. This study propo...

The sustainable management of industrial byproducts represents a critical challenge for the aluminum industry. This study developed a cost-effective adsorbent (SA@RM) derived from sodium alginate and red mud for fluoride removal, addressing both soli...

Wear resistance is the key factor that affects the long-term use of leather. Graphene has excellent wear resistance properties, but ensuring the effective dispersion of graphene in resin is crucial for determining the performance of the material. In...

The present study investigated the dynamic behavior of structures made of re-entrant unit cells subjected to cyclic compressive loading limited to the elastic range. The structures were assembled from printed polymer re-entrant cells in six combinati...

Bioplastics have been presented as a sustainable alternative to products derived from fossil sources. In response, industries have developed innovative products using biopolymers across various sectors, such as food, packaging, biomedical, and constr...

The extracellular matrix (ECM) is a dynamic network providing mechanical and biochemical cues that regulate cellular behavior. ECM stiffness critically influences fibroblasts, the primary ECM producers, particularly in inflammation and fibrosis. This...

Understanding mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) behavior on glycated collagen is crucial for advancing regenerative medicine and understanding pathological mechanisms in diseases such as diabetes, cancer, and aging. While previous research has demonstrated...

Recycling and reutilization of waste PET through alcoholysis has been a prominent focus of current research. However, the alcoholysis process is reversible, leading to the generation of oligomeric waste byproducts. To further utilize these wastes, th...

This study investigates the impact of ozone exposure on the hardness of synthetic rubber specimens (a blend of NR (natural rubber) and CR (chloroprene rubber)) through accelerated aging tests. Using a linear regression model, the research predicts th...