Application of Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry for the Detection of Paralytic Shellfish Poison in Bivalve Shellfish and Its Influencing Factors by DENG Yuxiang, WU Haiyan, XU Xizhen, ZHAO Huihui, TAN Zhijun, ZHENG Guanchao

“…The major factors affecting matrix effects includes endogenous interferences such as phospholipids and proteins and exogenous interferences such as organic substances and polymer residues in the detection methods. This article focuses on the research and development trend of LC-MS/MS to provide references for the detection of PSP in bivalve shellfish and to offer technical support for the green development of the shellfish aquaculture industry and government regulation.…”
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Crashworthiness and Deformation Pattern Analysis of Single and Double Wall with Addition Infill Structure by Redyarsa Dharma Bintara, Moch. Agus Choiron, Yahya Zakariya, M. Hasbi Ash Shiddieqy, Fajar Adi Pratama

“…The infill structure used Polylactic Acid (PLA) polymer material because it provided convenience in the manufacturing process, while the walls of the test model used Aluminum 6063 material. …”
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Simultaneous measurement of liquid level and R.I. sensor using POF based on twisted structure by Muhammad Saleh Urf Kumail Haider, Chen Chen, Abdul Ghaffar, Sadam Hussain, Mujahid Mehdi, Laraib Unsa Noor, Sabir Ali Kalhoro, Min Liu

“…Abstract In this paper, a dual-parameter liquid level and refractive index (R.I.) sensor is fabricated using three pieces of bare polymer optical fibers (POFs), which can independently and simultaneously sense the liquid level and R.I. …”
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A Modified Strain-Rate-Dependent Spring-Mass Model for Response Prediction of Composite Laminates Subjected to Low-Velocity Impact by Qiao Zhu, Zhefeng Yu

“…A modified strain-rate dependent (SRD) spring-mass model was first developed to capture the strain rate effect on response prediction of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) laminates subjected to low-velocity impact (LVI). …”
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Electrochromism via reversible electrodeposition of solid iodine by Shanlin Li, Yingyu Chen, Zhen Wang, Mengmeng Wang, Xianglin Guo, Xueqing Tang, Xiaoyu Wang, Wende Lai, Meiyun Tong, Changhong Wang, Shan Cong, Fengxia Geng, Yong Chen, Zhigang Zhao

“…Since then, researchers have identified various electrochromic material systems, including transition metal oxides, polymer materials, and small molecules. However, the electrochromic phenomenon has rarely been observed in non-metallic elemental substances. …”
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Optimizing optical, dielectric, and electrical properties of polyvinyl alcohol/polyvinyl pyrrolidone/poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene) polystyrene sulfonate/NiO-based polymeric nan... by E. Salim, A. Magdy, A. H. EL-Farrash, A. El-Shaer

“…The complexity and interactions observed through XRD patterns, UV–visible spectra, and FTIR measurements suggest that the NPs are not just dispersed within the polymer matrix, but are interacting with it, leading to enhanced dielectric properties and AC electrical conductivity. …”
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Effects of Thermodiffusion and Chemical Reaction on Magnetohydrodynamic-Radiated Unsteady Flow Past an Exponentially Accelerated Inclined Permeable Plate Embedded in a Porous Mediu... by B. Prabhakar Reddy, M. H. Simba, Alfred Hugo

“…This kind of problem finds momentous industrial applications such as food processing, polymer production, inclined surfaces in a seepage flow, and design of fins.…”
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Performance Evaluation of GFRP Rock Bolt Sensor for Rock Slope Monitoring by Double Shear Test by Jung-Doung Yu, Jong-Sub Lee, Bibek Tamang, Sungyong Park, Sukhyun Chang, Jungmyeon Kim, Yongseong Kim

“…This study aims to evaluate the sensing performance of glass fiber-reinforced polymer (GFRP) rock bolt sensors instrumented with strain gauges for monitoring rockslides. …”
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Targeting the epigenome with advanced delivery strategies for epigenetic modulators by Sonia Guha, Yogeswaran Jagadeesan, Murali Monohar Pandey, Anupama Mittal, Deepak Chitkara

“…Therefore, formulating the existing epigenetic drugs with distinct encapsulation strategies in nanocarriers, including solid lipid nanoparticles, nanogels, bio‐engineered nanocarriers, liposomes, surface modified nanoparticles, and polymer–drug conjugates have been examined for therapeutic efficacy. …”
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Injectable Chitosan Hydrogel Particles as Nasal Packing Materials After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery for Treatment of Chronic Sinusitis by Yusuke Yamashita, Kei Hosoya, Yukio Fujiwara, Yoichi Saito, Masahiro Yoshida, Shoji Matsune, Kimihiro Okubo, Takayuki Takei

“…In this study, we show in animal experiments that the chitosan hydrogel (hydrogel particles) had higher wound healing properties than a commercially available solid wound dressing (dry state) composed of the same polymer. Additionally, we applied the injectable chitosan hydrogel particles as nasal packing materials to patients with bilateral chronic sinusitis undergoing ESS in a pilot clinical study. …”
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Effect of Al2O3 on the Tensile and Impact Strength of Flax/Unsaturated Polyester Composite with Emphasis on Automobile Body Applications by Gebre Fenta Aynalem, Belete Sirahbizu

“…This study has endeavored to develop an Al2O3-filled natural fiber reinforced polymer composite which is intended to substitute the most widely used synthetic E-glass fiber material. …”
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Pore-Scale Investigation on the Plugging Behavior of Submicron-Sized Microspheres for Heterogeneous Porous Media with Higher Permeability by Yafei Liu, Jingwen Yang, Tianjiang Wu, Yanhong Zhao, Desheng Zhou, Shun Liu

“…High-permeability layers or fractures could result in ineffective water or gas injection and generate nonuniform profile. Polymer microspheres have been widely applied for the conformance control to overcome the bypass of injected fluids and improve the sweep efficiency. …”
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A dual binder concept for 3D printing ink: Triggered polymerization for rapid stiffening and carbonation for final strength by Sebastian Remke, Sharu Bhagavathi Kandy, Olivia Rindle, Gaurav Sant, Torben Gädt

“…Once initiated, the polymerization of the organic binder forms a crosslinked polymer network, leading to a rapid fluid-to-solid transition of the material. …”
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Effect of fiber orientation on mechanical properties of JUCO fiber reinforced epoxy composites by Md Rion Islam, Md Foisal Hossain, Muhammed Sohel Rana, Md Shafiul Ferdous

“…This present research studied the impact of fiber orientation on the mechanical strength of chemically treated JUCO fiber-reinforced polymer composites. JUCO is a relatively new, robust fabric composed of a mixture of cotton and jute fiber in an equal weight ratio, where jute yarn is used as weft and cotton thread is used as wrap. …”
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A Body‐Temperature‐Triggered In Situ Softening Peripheral Nerve Electrode for Chronic Robust Neuromodulation by Xueyang Ren, Wenjie Tang, Yuehui Yuan, Shisheng Chen, Fangzhou Lu, Jinyang Mao, Jidan Fan, Xufeng Wei, Ming Chu, Benhui Hu

“…Furthermore, the decreased interfacial impedance (325.1 ± 46.9 Ω at 1 kHz) and increased charge storage capacity (111.2 ± 5.8 mC cm−2) are achieved by an in situ electrografted conductive polymer on the strain‐insensitive conductive network of Au nanotubes. …”
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Effect of Mouthwashes on Solubility and Sorption of Restorative Composites by José Pereira Leal, Jaqueline Damasceno da Silva, Rafaelle Fernanda Melão Leal, Carlos da Cunha Oliveira-Júnior, Vera Lúcia Gomes Prado, Glauber Campos Vale

“…Composites sorption and solubility can be precursors of several chemical and physical processes, which lead to deleterious effects on the polymer structure. This study evaluated the effect of mouthwashes on solubility and sorption of composite resins. …”
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Cadmium Sulfide Thin Films Deposited onto MWCNT/Polysulfone Substrates by Chemical Bath Deposition by M. Moreno, G. M. Alonzo-Medina, A. I. Oliva, A. I. Oliva-Avilés

“…An alternating current electric field was “in situ” applied to align the MWCNTs within the dissolved polymer along the field direction until the solvent was evaporated. 80 μm thick solid MWCNT/PSF composites with an electrical conductivity 13 orders of magnitude higher than the conductivity of the neat PSF were obtained. …”
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Thermo-Magneto-Solutal Squeezing Flow of Nanofluid between Two Parallel Disks Embedded in a Porous Medium: Effects of Nanoparticle Geometry, Slip and Temperature Jump Conditions by M. G. Sobamowo, A. T. Akinshilo, A. A. Yinusa

“…The various applications of squeezing flow between two parallel surfaces such as those that are evident in manufacturing industries, polymer processing, compression, power transmission, lubricating system, food processing, and cooling amongst others call for further study on the effects of various parameters on the flow phenomena. …”
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A Review of Sulfate Removal from Water Using Polymeric Membranes by Jamal Al Mehrate, Sadek Shaban, Amr Henni

“…Continued innovations in polymer-based membranes are expected to drive further performance and cost-efficiency improvements. …”
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Performance of BFRP Retrofitted RCC Piles Subjected to Axial Loads by Anandakumar Ramaswamy, Selvamony Chachithanantham, Seeni Arumugam

“…This paper deals with the behaviour of basalt fibre reinforced polymer (BFRP) composites retrofitted RCC piles subjected to axial compression loads. …”
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