A Novel, Cell-Compatible Hyaluronidase Activity Assay Identifies Dextran Sulfates and Other Sulfated Polymeric Hydrocarbons as Potent Inhibitors for CEMIP by Anja Schmaus, Sofia Spataro, Paul Sallmann, Stephanie Möller, Leonardo Scapozza, Marco Prunotto, Jonathan P. Sleeman

“…Thereby, we identified several sulfated hydrocarbon polymers that inhibit CEMIP more potently than other hyaluronidases. …”
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Designing hydrogel for application in spinal surgery by Rongpeng Dong, Shuang Zheng, Xueliang Cheng

“…We introduce the design considerations for different hydrogel systems, including precursor polymers and crosslinking mechanisms. Herein, we discuss the therapeutic outcomes of these hydrogels in terms of providing mechanical support, delivering cells/bioactive agents, regulating local inflammation, and promoting tissue regeneration and functional recovery.…”
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The Reinforcement Effect of Nano-Zirconia on the Transverse Strength of Repaired Acrylic Denture Base by Mohammed Gad, Aws S. ArRejaie, Mohamed Saber Abdel-Halim, Ahmed Rahoma

“…Reinforcing of repair material with nano-zirconia may significantly improve the transverse strength of some fractured denture base polymers.…”
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Catalytic epoxidation of unsaturated fatty acids in palm stearin via in situ peracetic acids mechanism by Norin Hafizah Rahim, Mohd Jumain Jalil, Nabisab Mujawar Mubarak, Intan Suhada Azmi, Gnanasambandam Anbuchezhiyan

“…Abstract Epoxidized vegetable oils present a viable substitute for polymers derived from petroleum. This research focuses on the impact of a process parameter on the epoxidation of palm stearin when zeolite ZSM-5 is used as a catalyst. …”
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Estudio experimental sobre la técnica del georradar para detectar armaduras de polímeros reforzados con fibra de vidrio (GFRP) by Alberto Piñeiro, Sonia Martínez, Rafael Piñeiro, Eduardo Lahoz

“… Las barras de polímeros reforzados con fibra de vidrio (Glass Fibre-Reinforced Polymers, GFRP) están sustituyendo al acero en aplicaciones de hormigón armado con exigencias de durabilidad elevadas, como infraestructuras portuarias o centrales nucleares. …”
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Fire Resistance of Building Structures and Fire Protection Materials: Bibliometric Analysis by Marina Victorovna Gravit, Irina Leonidovna Kotlyarskaya, Olga Alexandrovna Zybina, Dmitriy Alexandrovich Korolchenko, Zhmagul Smagulovich Nuguzhinov

“…Among the most cited papers, studies on composite materials and polymers dominate. Among the most productive researchers in the field of flame retardancy of materials are Hu, Yuan (54 papers), Wang, WeiYong (47 papers), and Jiang, Jian (39 papers). …”
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Combined BPA and DIBP Exposure Induced Intestinal Mucosal Barrier Impairment Through the Notch Pathway and Gut Microbiota Dysbiosis in Mice by Mengge Duan, Yuting Wang, Shiyu Chen, Jiawen Lu, Ruihong Dong, Qiang Yu, Jianhua Xie, Yi Chen

“…Plasticizers can be released from polymers, migrate into food, and be ingested by humans, leading to various health problems. …”
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EFFECT OF ZIGZAG AND LINE PRINTING PATTERN ON TENSILE STRENGTH AND SURFACE ROUGHNESS OF FUSED DEPOSITION MODELING PRODUCT by Ayu Perwita Sari, Fatkur Rhohman, Ayis Nuredi Winata, Frendy Edo Herlanto, Abdul Munir Hidayat Syah Lubis, Agus Dwi Anggono

“…The tensile test is used to measure the tensile mechanical properties of polymers (σ). The roughness test is obtained to determine the average surface roughness (Ra), root mean square roughness (Rq), and ten-point height (Rz). …”
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Periodic cooking of eggs by Emilia Di Lorenzo, Francesca Romano, Lidia Ciriaco, Nunzia Iaccarino, Luana Izzo, Antonio Randazzo, Pellegrino Musto, Ernesto Di Maio

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Development and Characterization of Novel Floating-Mucoadhesive Tablets Bearing Venlafaxine Hydrochloride by Raghvendra Misra, Peeyush Bhardwaj

“…The floating bioadhesive tablets were prepared by the wet granulation method using different ratios of hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC K4MCR) and Carbopol 934PNF as polymers. Sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) and citric acid were used as gas (CO2) generating agents. …”
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Effect of ecological restoration on physicochemical properties, bacterial and fungal communities of red sand soil in Longquan Mountain forest park by Yan Wang, Yu-Long Zhang, Rui Zhang, Cai-Xia Li, Xian-Jun Lai, Xin-Rong Ma

“…Verrucomicrobia, Chloroflexi, Acidobacteria, and Planctomycetes were enriched in restored soils and functioned in the hydrolysis of polysaccharides and organic acids, as well as in the degradation of plant residues, plant-derived polymers, and bacterial-derived exopolysaccharides. …”
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The Biosorption of Copper(II) Using a Natural Biofilm Formed on the Stones from the Metro River, Malang City, Indonesia by Andi Kurniawan, Siti Mariyah Ulfa, Chamidah Chamidah

“…In addition, the presence of the functional groups as suggested binding sites in biofilm polymers was investigated using the Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis. …”
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Bioinspired hierarchical porous tough adhesive to promote sealing of high-pressure bleeding by Yinghao Li, Dongling Xiao, Weixi Yan, Meilin Jiang, Ju Tan, Zhongliang Qin, Jingting Zhou, Yue Sun, Mingcan Yang, Guanyuan Yang, Yawei Gu, Yong Liu, Chuhong Zhu

“…Subsequently, pre-activated bridging polymers facilitate rapid interfacial bonding between the matrix and tissue surfaces. …”
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Effect of Superplasticizer and Wetting Agent on Volumetric and Mechanical Properties of Cold Recycled Mixture with Asphalt Emulsion by Wenting Yang, Jian Ouyang, Yan Meng, Taixiong Tang, Jijiang Chen, Baoguo Han

“…In this study, a polycarboxylate-based superplasticizer and wetting agent (DN500, polymers containing high-pigment groups) were employed to improve the volumetric and mechanical properties of CRME. …”
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Improving Biocompatibility of Polyurethanes Apply in Medicine Using Oxygen Plasma and Its Negative Effect on Increased Bacterial Adhesion by Kamil Drożdż, Monika Gołda-Cępa, Paulina Chytrosz-Wróbel, Andrzej Kotarba, Monika Brzychczy-Włoch

“…Polyurethanes (PUs) are versatile polymers used in medical applications due to their high flexibility and fatigue resistance. …”
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Simultaneous Determination of Thidiazuron and Forchlorfenuron in Orange by Solid Phase Extraction with Molecularly Imprinted Membrane Followed by High Performance Liquid Chromatogr... by SHI Yu, WANG Jian, DOU Rui, QI Yingchun, DONG Xiao, NIU Zhirui, REN Jingyu, HUANG Hua, ZHAO Yixue

“…Scanning electron microscope (SEM) characterization of the prepared samples showed that the surface of the three-dimensional network structure of the PDA@PVDF membrane was coated with dense molecularly imprinted polymers. The performance tests showed that the adsorption capacity of MIM for TDZ and CPPU was 1.80 and 1.89 times as high as that of the non-imprinted counterpart, reaching adsorption equilibrium after 20 and 30 min, respectively. …”
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Recent trends in nanocomposite packaging films utilising waste generated biopolymers: Industrial symbiosis and its implication in sustainability by Zeba Tabassum, Anand Mohan, Narsimha Mamidi, Ajit Khosla, Anil Kumar, Pratima R. Solanki, Tabarak Malik, Madhuri Girdhar

“…Natural and synthetic biopolymers have significant advantages over petroleum‐based polymers in terms of cost‐effectiveness, environmental friendliness, and user‐friendliness. …”
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Antagonistic functions of CTL1 and SUH1 mediate cell wall assembly in Arabidopsis by Nguyen Thi Thuy, Hyun‐Jung Kim, Suk‐Whan Hong

“…Abstract Plant genomes contain numerous genes encoding chitinase‐like (CTL) proteins, which have a similar protein structure to chitinase belonging to the glycoside hydrolase (GH) family but lack the chitinolytic activity to cleave the β‐1,4‐glycosidic bond in chitins, polymers of N‐acetylglucosamine. CTL1 mutations found in rice and Arabidopsis have caused pleiotropic developmental defects, including altered cell wall composition and decreased abiotic stress tolerance, likely due to reduced cellulose content. …”
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Functionalized epoxy resins for enhanced interface properties and corrosion resistance: Tailoring of surface and interface properties and performance by Chandrabhan Verma, Kyong Yop Rhee, Akram Alfantazi

“…Significant improvements in corrosion resistance have been demonstrated when epoxy resin coatings with inorganic (TiO2, CeO2, SiO2, Al2O3, h-BN, lanthanides, etc.) and organic (G, GO, CNTs, PANI, MXenes, MOFs, PDA, BIM, LDH, polymers, etc.) additives are used. The curing agents greatly influence the efficiency of the functionalized epoxy resins. …”
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The activation of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii alpha amylase 2 by glutamine requires its N‐terminal aspartate kinase–chorismate mutase–tyrA (ACT) domain by Lisa Scholtysek, Ansgar Poetsch, Eckhard Hofmann, Anja Hemschemeier

“…Starch is one of the most important storage polymers of photosynthetic organisms, and a complex regulatory network ensures that biosynthesis and degradation of starch are coordinated with photosynthetic activity and growth. …”
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