An Experimental Study on the Ecological Support Model of Dentate Row Piles by Yousheng Deng, Zhihe Cheng, Mengzhen Cai, Yani Sun, Chengpu Peng

“…Bamboo is highly renewable and biodegradable with good short-term strength, which meets the requirement for temporal support structures in shallow foundation pits. …”
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Perceived Effectiveness and Sustainability of Face Masks Among German Citizens During the 2nd Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Cross-Sectional Study by Maren Theresa Christin Fendt, Walter Leal Filho, Jelena Barbir, Juliane Boenecke

“…Since non-reusable masks are often not correctly disposed of and are not biodegradable, their increasing use harms the environment. …”
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Novel plant extract-chitosan nanocomposite (SCE/ChNPs) biosensor for trace level arsenic sensing in water samples using quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation monitoring by Miad Ali Siddiq

“…The synergistic combination of plant extract and biodegradable nanoparticles presents a sustainable solution for heavy metal sensing. …”
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Progress in devulcanization of waste tire rubber: Upcycling towards a circular economy by Zaheer ul Haq, Teng Ren, Xinyan Yue, Krzysztof Formela, Denis Rodrigue, Xavier Colom Fajula, Tony McNally, Dong Dawei, Yong Zhang, Shifeng Wang

“…As a complex composite material, tire rubber has always presented significant environmental and waste management concerns due to its non-biodegradability and accumulation in landfills. The devulcanization of tire rubber has emerged as a historical challenge in the field of sustainable rubber engineering since Goodyear invented cross-linking in 1839. …”
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Polyurethanes as Biomaterials in Medicine: Advanced Applications, Infection Challenges, and Innovative Surface Modification Methods by Drożdż Kamil, Gołda-Cępa Monika, Brzychczy-Włoch Monika

“…To address these issues, innovative PU surface modification methods are being developed, including laser texturing, nanoparticle deposition with antibacterial properties, ion implantation, cold metal spraying, the integration of biodegradable and biocompatible components, and plasma modifications. …”
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Seaweed: a sustainable solution for greening drug manufacturing in the pursuit of sustainable healthcare by Leonel Pereira, João Cotas

“…Seaweed’s role in developing green technologies, such as seaweed-based excipients, biodegradable packaging materials, and as a source of sustainable energy for drug manufacturing processes, is highlighted. …”
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Azo Dye Removal from Aqueous Solution by Powder Graphite: Investigation of Parameter Effects and Optimization by Box-Behnken Design by Sertel Görücü, Sevil Veli, Mesut Sezer, Çisil Gülümser

“…Industrial wastewaters containing dyes comprise organics that are difficult to biodegrade and when they are discharged to receiving bodies, they cause serious impacts on environment. …”
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Impact of Innovation on Consumers Liking and Willingness to Pay for Traditional Sausages by Żakowska-Biemans Sylwia, Sajdakowska Marta, Issanchou Sylvie

“…Innovation related to extrinsic attributes like packaging i.e. biodegradable packaging seem to be the most welcome regardless experimental conditions while innovations improving healthiness of traditional sausages but violating their sensory properties i.e. lower salt level tend to be disapproved. …”
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Removal Characteristics of Organic Pollutants from Eutrophic Raw Water by Biological Pretreatment Reactors by Guangcan Zhu, Zhonglian Yang, Xiwu Lu

“…The CSBR was more effective and stable for eutrophic water treatment than OSBR, in terms of extracellular microcystin-LR, chlorophyll-a, DOC, and biodegradable dissolved organic carbon (BDOC) removal. …”
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An Experimental Study of the Properties of Bamboo Particle Reinforced Epoxy Matrix Biocomposites by Stephen Durowaye, Amos Abayomi, Charles Ochulor, Comfort Akindutire, Victor Okafor

“… Production of biodegradable polymer matrix biocomposites that are cost effective, sustainable, and environmentally friendly with desirable properties using particles as discontinuous phase (filler) is a welcome development. …”
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Exploring anti-cancer activities of epidermal growth factor-immobilized polymeric nanoparticles by Shota Yamamoto, Chia-Jung Chang, Masao Kamimura, Jun Nakanishi

“…However, considering real therapeutic applications, it is important to confirm that the same principle can be applied to polymeric nanoparticles, which are more suitable carriers owing to their biodegradability and biocompatibility, remains unclear. …”
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Hake Fish Preservation Using Plant-Based Impregnated Polylactic Acid Food Films as Active Packaging by Fini Sánchez-García, Noelia D. Machado, María Tirado-Fernández, Cristina Cejudo-Bastante, Ana M. Roldán, Casimiro Mantell-Serrano, Lourdes Casas-Cardoso

“…The chemical parameters were similar in both types of films. The proposed biodegradable packaging with olive by-products preserves moisture and controls microbial growth, representing an eco-friendly alternative.…”
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Optimal Pore Size of Honeycomb Polylactic Acid Films for In Vitro Cartilage Formation by Synovial Mesenchymal Stem Cells by Misaki Yagi, Mitsuru Mizuno, Ryota Fujisawa, Hisako Katano, Kentaro Endo, Nobutake Ozeki, Yuriko Sakamaki, Hideyuki Koga, Ichiro Sekiya

“…Polylactic acid (PLA) honeycomb films are expected to be highly biodegradable and cell adhesive due to their high porosity. …”
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Research of the microwave generator and antenna emitters for hyperthermia of oncological diseases by V. V. Fedyanin

“…Creating antennas on a biodegradable film using an inkjet printer will allow you to create both contact and non-contact heating.…”
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<i>Artemisia herba</i>-<i>alba</i> Essential Oil: Chemical Composition, Phytotoxic Activity and Environmental Safety by Beáta Baranová, Daniela Gruľová, Flavio Polito, Vincent Sedlák, Mária Konečná, Marta Mydlárová Blaščáková, Ismail Amri, Vincenzo De Feo, Janka Poráčová

“…For this reason, the scientific community’s search for products of natural origin, which are biodegradable, safe for human health and can act as valid alternatives to traditional herbicides, is growing. …”
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Effects of metal ion implantation (Fe, Ti, Zn and Zr) on mechanical properties, corrosion resistance and biocompatibility of WE43 Mg alloy by Lianhui Li, Zhiqiang Zhang, Dechuang Zhang, Fugang Qi, Yilong Dai, Wenwen Wei, Xiaoping Ouyang

“…To improve the corrosion resistance of biodegradable Mg alloys, WE43 alloys were implanted with Fe, Ti, Zn and Zr ions at the same implantation dose. …”
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Injectable Tumoricidal Neural Stem Cell-Laden Hydrogel for Treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme—An In Vivo Safety, Persistence, and Efficacy Study by Jasmine L. King, Alain Valdivia, Shawn D. Hingtgen, S. Rahima Benhabbour

“…Methods: Herein, we developed a chitosan-based (CS) injectable, biodegradable, in situ forming thermo-responsive hydrogel as a cell delivery vehicle for the treatment of GBM. …”
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Bio-degradable smart nanocomposite fiber from Moringa oleifera fiber reinforced with safely functionalized carbon nanotubes by Md Abul Kalam, Salvin Mustakim, Mohammad Jellur Rahman, Md Tushar Uddin, Md Ashraful Alam, Mohammad Mahbubur Rahman

“…In this work, we present an innovative approach to fabricating biodegradable smart nanocomposite fibers by incorporating functionalized carbon nanotubes (f-CNTs) onto the surface of Moringa oleifera fibers (MOFs) by using a simple dipping–drying technique. …”
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A green route of antibacterial films production from shrimp (Penaeus monodon) shell waste biomass derived chitosan: Physicochemical, thermomechanical, morphological and antimicrobi... by Md. Mahmudur Rahman, Mohd. Maniruzzaman, Ripon Kumar Saha

“…The samples were characterized by SEM, ATR-FTIR, 13C CPMAS NMR, TGA, TS, biodegradability, and antimicrobial activity exploration. …”
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Physical, Mechanical, and Thermal Properties and Characterization of Natural Fiber Composites Reinforced Poly(Lactic Acid): Miswak (Salvadora Persica L.) Fibers by A. F. Nur Diyana, A. Khalina, M. S. Sapuan, C. H. Lee, H. A. Aisyah, M. N. Nurazzi, R. S. Ayu

“…Thus, many researchers have turn to biodegradable products to reduce this problem. The aim of this study is to investigate the chemical, physical, and mechanical properties of MF as reinforcement in composites that are suitable to replace the toothbrush materials. …”
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