2026 March-2 - 8 articles
Optical plastics possess excellent optical and mechanical properties but are limited by poor surface hardness and scratch resistance. Herein, UV-curable organic–inorganic hybrid coatings were developed to enhance scratch resistance while mainta...
Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) are emerging as superior and accessible phase change materials and heat transfer fluids, offering improved thermal properties over conventional thermal oils to meet the demand for innovative, sustainable energy solutions....
Fused deposition modeling/fused filament fabrication (FDM/FFF) enables architectural tailoring of mechanical response through layer configuration and multi-material manufacturing strategies. However, the combined effects of layer arrangement, infill...
Phytic acid (myo-inositol hexakisphosphate) and its salts, including iron, aluminum, sodium, and lanthanum phytate, are perhaps the most recent discovery in the field of bio-sourced flame retardants. Phytic acid can be extracted from sustainable reso...
This in vitro study assessed the impact of coconut milk, cow milk, and soybean oil on the surface roughness (Ra) of two milled (polymer-infiltrated ceramic network (PICN), Vita Enamic (EN) and resin nanoceramic (RNC), Cerasmart (CS)) and 3D-printed (...
This study evaluated the relevance of using bamboo cellulose (BC) compounded with resin (R) for the manufacture of medical orthoses (BCO). A 22-factorial screening experimental design was used, with two experimental factors and six response variables...
Reducing dependence on fossil-based feedstocks for packaging can be achieved through three complementary strategies: minimizing packaging use, increasing closed-loop recycling rates, and expanding the adoption of renewable (e.g., biobased) packaging...
For decades, zirconia- and ceramic-based materials have dominated dental crown fabrication due to their durability and aesthetic appeal. However, a fundamental shift is occurring as polymeric alternatives emerge with notable advantages: better adhesi...
