Preparation of Modified Carbon Nanotube Polyvinylidene Fluoride Composite Film and Its Application in Packaging Design by Feng Yuan, Sen Li

“…Incorporating carbon nanotubes into carbon fiber hybrid materials, and combining carbon nanotubes with polymer materials, works extremely well. The structure model is prepared, the molecular pore size, hydrophilicity, etc. are recorded, and surface modification, chemical modification, blending modification, and other methods are applied to analyze and evaluate the data. …”
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Isolation and Characterization of Exopolysaccharide-Producing Lactobacillus plantarum SKT109 from Tibet Kefir by Wang Ji, Zhao Xiao, Tian Zheng, He Congcong, Yang Yawei, Yang Zhennai

“…Microstructural studies of the EPS demonstrated a highly compact structure with a smooth surface, facilitating formation of film by the polymer; the EPS was composed of many different sizes of spherical lumps with tendency to form molecular aggregates. …”
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Extend Plastron Longevity on Superhydrophobic Surface Using Gas Soluble and Gas Permeable Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) by Ankit Gupta, Hangjian Ling

“…Our results showed that the plastron longevity increased with increasing the thickness of the PDMS surface, suggesting that gas initially dissolved between polymer chains was transferred to the liquid, delaying the wetting transition. …”
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The effect of additive biomaterials on the printability and characterization of PCL-based composite scaffolds fabricated by screw extrusion 3D printing by Lan Xuan Phung, Bang Thi Le, Phuong Mai Thi Nguyen, Huyen Trang Thi Nguyen, Trung Kien Nguyen

“…To enhance cell adhesion and cell interactions for diverse tissue engineering applications, polycaprolactone (PCL) has been integrated with few biomaterials such as ceramic (i.e. tricalcium phosphate - TCP), hydrogel (i.e. sodium alginate - SA), and synthetic polymer materials (i.e. polyethylene glycol - PEG). …”
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Facile construction of polyoxometalate-modified polyaryletherketone-based hybrid membranes with enhanced proton conductivity by Bo Hu, Qiuchen Du, Yang Yang, Dengdeng Li, Jiawang Fu, Bailing Liu, Hong-Ying Zang, Yangguang Li, Haiming Xie, Zhongmin Su

“…Because of its structural characteristics, the nanosized PW12 induced precise hybridization of the nanophase structure of this ionomeric polymer and the formation of proton transport channels. …”
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Advanced high-voltage and super-stable sodium–zinc hybrid ion batteries enabled by a hydrogel electrolyte by Debin Kong, Xinru Wei, Jinshu Yue, Changzhi Ji, Jianhang Yang, Guanzhong Ma, Xia Hu, Wenting Feng, Changming Mao, Zhongtao Li, Linjie Zhi

“…In this study, we present a rationally designed hydrogel electrolyte, featuring a distinctive polymer network and reduced free water content, created using a UV-curing method. …”
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Optimization of Drilling Parameters in Sisal-Human Hair Hybrid Composite Using Grey Relational Analysis by D. Elil Raja, S. Panneer Selvan, P. Prabhuraj, Tushar Sonar

“…Sisal is the most commonly used natural fiber in polymer composites due to its high strength, durability, and ability to stretch. …”
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Optimization of joint strength in friction stir welded wood plastic composites using ANFIS and Cheetah Optimizer by Ammar H. Elsheikh, Mohamad Elmiligy, Ahmed M. El-Kassas

“…The study emphasizes the importance of uniform heat distribution to prevent polymer degradation and improve weld quality. Verification experiments showed the optimization model's effectiveness, with relative errors of 13.42% for entry strength and 5.50% for exit strength. …”
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Microsphere-Augmented PDMS integration in tapered FBG small-scale sensors for enhanced temperature sensitivity by Bryan Sanipatin, Luis A. Sánchez, Lucía Arques, Salvador Sales

“…The fabricated microsphere at the taper’s end enhances PDMS traction, improving strain transfer between the polymer and the fiber during temperature changes. …”
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The GO-Fe3O4 /Psf Membrane Prepared by Phase Inversion for Filtration: Dyes and NaCl in Water by Munasir Nasir, Yekti Purnama Utami, Nuhaa Faaizatunnisa, Lydia Rohmawati, Evie Suebah, Ahmad Taufiq, Ezza Syuhada Sazali

“…The membrane was prepared using the phase inversion method, with variations in the composition of GO- Fe3O4 (0.25%, 0.50%, 0.75%, and 1.00%), with polysulfone as the polymer material and NMP as a diluent. The dead-end filtration method is used to study the ability to repel dyes and salt molecules in water. …”
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Comparison of Osteogenesis between Adipose-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Their Sheets on Poly-ε-Caprolactone/β-Tricalcium Phosphate Composite Scaffolds in Canine Bone Defects... by Yongsun Kim, Seung Hoon Lee, Byung-jae Kang, Wan Hee Kim, Hui-suk Yun, Oh-kyeong Kweon

“…Multipotent mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) and MSC sheets have effective potentials of bone regeneration. Composite polymer/ceramic scaffolds such as poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL)/β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) are widely used to repair large bone defects. …”
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Reinforcement of PMMA Denture Base Material with a Mixture of ZrO2 Nanoparticles and Glass Fibers by Mohammed M. Gad, Ahmad M. Al-Thobity, Ahmed Rahoma, Reem Abualsaud, Fahad A. Al-Harbi, Sultan Akhtar

“…For the control group, the specimens did not receive any additions; for the test group, different concentrations of nano-ZrO2/GFs at 5% of the PMMA polymer were added. The concentrations of nano-ZrO2/GFs were as follows: 5%–0%, 4%–1%, 3%–2%, 2.5%–2.5%, 2%–3%, 1%–4%, and 0%–5%. …”
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Analysis of the Influence of SBS Content and Structure on the Performance of SBS/CR Composite Modified Asphalt by Yafeng Gong, Yunze Pang, Fayang Li, Weidong Jin, Haipeng Bi, Yulin Ma

“…The results revealed that the content and structure had significant impacts on the performances of SBS/CRMA, and the advantages of SBS polymer network structure in the modified asphalt system cannot be reflected when the amount of SBS was small. …”
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Non-viral systems for intracellular delivery of genome editing tools by I. H. Shaikhutdinov, P. V. Ilyasov, O. V. Gribkova, L.  V. Limareva

“…This work reviews abiotic vectors and systems for delivering genome editing tools into target cells, including liposomes and solid lipid particles, other membrane-based vesicles, cell-penetrating peptides, micelles, dendrimers, carbon nanotubes, inorganic, polymer, metal and other nanoparticles. It considers advantages, drawbacks and preferred applications of such systems as well as suitability thereof for the delivery of genome editing systems. …”
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Calculation of Cracks in Partially Steel Fiber Reinforced Concrete Beams with BFRP Bars by Wei Shen, Shengping Chen, Jianbo Zhang

“…The effects of steel fiber volume rate and steel fiber concrete thickness on the crack development and crack resistance of basalt fiber reinforced polymer (BFRP) beams were investigated by flexural tests on six partially reinforced BFRP steel fiber reinforced concrete beams. …”
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Creation of Beta Crystal Structure in Random Polypropylene with the Help of Pimelic Acid-Based Nucleator: the Role of Nucleator Addition Method and the Presence of Isotactic Polypr... by H. Ghorbani, R. Bagheri

“…This defect creates limitations in the use of this polymer in some applications such as pipe industry. …”
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Insights into depolymerization of chitosan using acid hydrolysis, direct photolysis, and photocatalysis: A review by Nurul Amanina A. Suhaimi, Nur Batrisyia Amirul, Alessandra Anne Hasman, Nurulizzatul Ningsheh M. Shahri, Nur Nabaahah Roslan, Harry Lik Hock Lau, Cristina Pei Ying Kong, Eny Kusrini, Anwar Usman

“…A recently proposed eco-friendly and efficient approach is advanced oxidation processes utilizing reactive oxygen species to destabilize the glycosidic linkages, followed by hydrolysis and scission of chitosan polymer chains. This review summarizes physical, chemical, and biological properties of chitosan, and applications of this biopolymer especially in pharmaceutical formulation, medicine, biomedicine, agriculture, and wastewater treatment, and insights into methodology, mechanism, and advantages of depolymerization of chitosan using acid hydrolysis, direct photolysis, and photocatalysis, as well as their challenges and limitations in terms of environmental concerns, chemical structure conservation, controllability, and toxicity. …”
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Experimental Research of Continuous Concrete Beams with GFRP Reinforcement by Nikola Baša, Mladen Ulićević, Radomir Zejak

“…The use of the fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) reinforcement in these objects and environments has a big significance, taking into account tendency of steel reinforcement to corrode. …”
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Studying flame-retardancy, smoke and toxicity of fiber-reinforced composites manufactured via modified resins and metallic coatings by Md Shafinur Murad, Abdulhammed K. Hamzat, Eylem Asmatulu, Ersin Bahçeci, Mete Bakir, Ramazan Asmatulu

“…This study focuses on the development of flame-retardant fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, which are typically fire-intolerant despite their excellent mechanical, chemical, and thermal properties. …”
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Micro-Mechanosensory insights from Nature’s Mimosa leaves to shape memory adaptive robotics by Lihua Lou, Kazue Orikasa Lopez, Arya B. Nair, William Desueza, Arvind Agarwal

“…This study is focused on the micromechanics of the Mimosa Pudica plant to develop an adaptive robot that is 3D-printed using shape memory polymer-graphene composite. Traditionally, leaf-folding responses of Mimosa are examined at the pinna (leaflet) level due to the difficulty of applying small, localized forces without causing damage. …”
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