Supramolecular modification of sustainable high-molar-mass polymers for improved processing and performance by Daniel Görl, Shuichi Haraguchi, Yevhen Hryshunin, Sophia Thiele, Giorgia Scetta, Alexandre Simula, Matthieu Wendling, Oguzhan Oguz, Nicolas Candau, Torne Tänzer, Marianne Liebi, Christopher J. G. Plummer, Holger Frauenrath

“…Here, we introduce a bio-inspired strategy for the modification of a representative high molar mass, biodegradable aliphatic polyester that helps overcome these limitations and remains effective at molar masses far greater than the entanglement molar mass. …”
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Highly efficient construction of monkey blastoid capsules from aged somatic cells by Junmo Wu, Tianao Shao, Zengli Tang, Gaojing Liu, Zhuoyao Li, Yuxi Shi, Yu Kang, Jiawei Zuo, Bo Zhao, Guangyu Hu, Jiaqi Liu, Weizhi Ji, Lei Zhang, Yuyu Niu

“…We also introduce a hydrogel-based microfluidics platform for the scalable and reproducible production of size-adjustable, biodegradable blastoid capsules, providing a stable 3D structure and mechanical protection. …”
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Effect of chitosan–tungsten composite coating obtained by electrophoretic deposition on the corrosion resistance of Ni–Ti alloy in physiological medium by José Anderson Machado Oliveira, Thales Gomes Araujo, Josiane Dantas Costa, Arthur Filgueira de Almeida, Ana Regina Nascimento Campos, Renato Alexandre Costa de Santana

“…Chitosan-based composite coatings can be applied to improve the properties of Ni–Ti alloys due to their excellent properties, such as low toxicity, biocompatibility, biodegradability, and good film-forming ability. In this work, the chitosan–tungsten composite (Chit–W) was evaluated as a protective coating for Ni–Ti alloy in a physiological medium (Ringer's solution). …”
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Molecular Design of Novel Chemicals for Iron Sulfide Scale Removal by Abdulmujeeb T. Onawole, Ibnelwaleed A. Hussein, Hassan I. Nimir, Musa E. M. Ahmed, Mohammed A. Saad

“…Moreover, the use of biodegradable environmentally friendly chemicals reduces the cost compared to the conventional removal process. …”
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Lentinan-functionalized PBAE-G-nanodiamonds as an adjuvant to induce cGAS-STING pathway-mediated macrophage activation and immune enhancement by Zhiqiang Zhang, Li Wang, Xia Ma, Hui Wang

“…A series of biodegradable nanoparticle-based drug delivery systems have been designed utilizing poly(β-amino ester)-guanidine-phenylboronic acid (PBAE-G) polymers. …”
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Tumor microenvironment-responsive hyperbranched polymers for controlled drug delivery by Yuqiong Guo, Xinni He, Gareth R. Williams, Yue Zhou, Xinying Liao, Ziyi Xiao, Cuiyun Yu, Yang Liu

“…Moreover, their large intramolecular cavities, high biocompatibility, biodegradability, and targeting properties render them very suitable for anti-tumor drug delivery. …”
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Electroconductive Gelatin/Alginate/ Graphene Hydrogel Based Scaffold for Neural Tissue Repair by Pegah Madaninasab, Mahshid Mohammadi, Sheyda Labbaf

“…The swelling ratio, biodegradability, electrical and mechanical properties of bio‐composite hydrogels are controlled by manipulating the concentration of graphene‐COOH. …”
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Acrylated Biopolymers Derived via Epoxidation and Subsequent Acrylation of Vegetable Oils by Yee Heng Ho, Anupreetha Parthiban, Min Chyong Thian, Zhen Hong Ban, Parthiban Siwayanan

“…Chemically modified vegetable oils have become commercially attractive nowadays because they can be utilized as specialized components for the production of bioplasticizers and biopolymers due to their characteristics as being inexpensive, nontoxic, biodegradable, and renewable products. Due to the presence of unsaturation sites in the vegetable oils, they can be chemically modified and transformed into polymeric monomers such as acrylated epoxidized vegetable oils through well-known processes like epoxidation and acrylation processes. …”
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Distribution and Bioconcentration of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Surface Water and Fishes by Haiyan Li, Yong Ran

“…Particulate organic carbon, dissolved organic carbon, biodegradable DOC (BDOC), and chlorophyll a were measured. …”
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Design and Development of False Ceiling Board Using Polyvinyl Acetate (PVAc) Composite Reinforced with False Banana Fibres and Filled with Sawdust by Yerdawu Zeleke, Gideon K. Rotich

“…The aim was to develop a light weight and good strength performance false ceiling board using raw materials that are fully biodegradable including sawdust, thus solving the problem of its disposal. …”
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A Comprehensive Review on the Creation, Description, and Utilization of Surfactants Containing Multiple Hydroxyl Groups by Rakhi Das, Nitesh Mallik, Achyut Adhikari, Ajaya Bhattarai

“…The stereoselective synthesis of biobased nonionic sugar surfactants (polyhydroxy surfactants), which are thought to be safer, more affordable, plentiful, biodegradable, biocompatible, and possess mildness and performance in formulation, is becoming increasingly popular as people become more aware of the potential negative effects of conventional surfactants on the environment and human health. …”
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Study on the Efficiency of Fenton-SBR System in the Treatment of Fine Chemical Wastewater by XU Weidong, WEI Dongyang, LI Jie, ZHANG Fakui, ZHOU Wen

“…With characteristics of high pollutant concentration and difficult degradation,fine chemical wastewater is treated by Fenton-SBR system.In the test,response surface methodology is used to optimize Fenton pretreatment conditions to improve biodegradability.The effluent after Fenton pretreatment is introduced into SBR system for biochemical treatment,and sponge iron,volcanic rocks and polyurethane foam fillers are added into SBR system to improve treatment efficiency.The test results show that the optimal conditions for Fenton pretreatment of fine chemical wastewater by response surface methodology are as follows:initial pH is 4.10,H₂O₂ dosage is 9.11 mL/L,molar ratio of n_H₂O₂ and n_Fe²⁺is 12.31,reaction time is about 1 hour,and COD removal rate is 35.42%.The removal efficiency of COD,TN and TP by sponge iron SBR system can reach 31.83%,23.67% and 65.17% respectively.Kinetic analysis shows that the second-order kinetic equation can better reflect the degradation process of organic matter in SBR system.…”
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A Review of Biomass Energy: Comparison of Utilization Methods and Future Prospects by Zhang Kai

“…Biomass refers to the biodegradable portion of products and residues from agriculture, forestry, and related industries, including municipal and industrial waste. …”
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Multiresponse Optimization of Mechanical Behaviour of Calotropis gigantea/Nano-Silicon-Based Hybrid Nanocomposites under Cryogenic Environment by Muruganantham Ponnusamy, L. Natrayan, Pravin P. Patil, G. Velmurugan, Subash Thanappan

“…The utilization of natural fibre-based biodegradable polymers has expanded in the present circumstances since natural fibres are relatively inexpensive, recyclable, lighter, nonflammable, and harmless. …”
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Jute fabric in the development of a smart thermochromic textile by Ana Paula Hiller, André Luiz Marquardt, Andrea Cristiane Krause Bierhalz, Fernanda Steffens

“…In this context, the use of natural fibers from plants provides very attractive properties, such as biodegradability, UV protection, acoustic insulation, among others. …”
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Effects of Porosity on the Static Compression of Foam Buffer Materials of Plant Fiber and Their Numerical Model by Chongqian Huang, Xueke Zhang, Zhengqi Liu

“…In recent years, researchers have investigated plant fiber foam buffer package materials for their environmental advantages, which include their ability to completely biodegrade and their rich raw materials. The porosity of buffer materials is an important factor that affects a plant’s static compression property. …”
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Biobased Polylactide Nanoparticles as Novel Gene Delivery Nanoplatforms: Can They Be Used for DNA Transport? by Farnaz Sadat Fattahi

“…Biobased, biosourced, biodegradable biocompatible, and bioabsorbable polylactide nanoparticles are one of the most promising materials in gene therapy serving as DNA delivery vehicles. …”
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Plastic Waste in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC): Impact on the Environment and Public Health—A Systematic Review by Danladi Chiroma Husaini, Rodeli Kaylin Mendez, Michael Arzu, Lydia Harris-Thurton

“…The review further indicated that countries in LAC are working assiduously to address the issues associated with plastic pollution. The use of biodegradable plastics, cleanup campaigns, and policies/programs to reduce or ban plastics are some current efforts in many LAC countries. …”
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Poly(Lactic Acid) Filled with Cassava Starch-g-Soybean Oil Maleate by Nopparut Kiangkitiwan, Kawee Srikulkit

“…Poly(lactic acid), PLA, is a biodegradable polymer, but its applications are limited by its high cost and relatively poorer properties when compared to petroleum-based plastics. …”
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RETRACTED ARTICLE: Novel magnetic organic–inorganic hybrids based on aromatic polyamides and ZnFe2O4 nanoparticles with biological activity by Reza Eivazzadeh-Keihan, Mostafa Ghafori Gorab, Hooman Aghamirza Moghim Aliabadi, Mohammad mahdavi, Ali Reza Akbarzadeh, Ali Maleki, Hossein Ghafuri

“…Abstract Magnetic nanoparticles were creatively selected as stable, inexpensive, biodegradable, facile recoverable, and functionalizable supports for a variety of synthetic and natural polymers. …”
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