Advanced Nanomaterials Functionalized with Metal Complexes for Cancer Therapy: From Drug Loading to Targeted Cellular Response by Bojana B. Zmejkovski, Nebojša Đ. Pantelić, Goran N. Kaluđerović

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Silica/Protein and Silica/Polysaccharide Interactions and Their Contributions to the Functional Properties of Derived Hybrid Wound Dressing Hydrogels by Monica Mesa, Natalia Y. Becerra

“…This is followed by a commented review of the mechanisms of silica/protein and silica/polysaccharide interactions and their impact on the barrier, scaffold, and delivery matrix functions of the derived hydrogels. Such information has important consequences for wound healing and paves the way to multidisciplinary researches on the production, processing, and biomedical application of this kind of hybrid materials.…”
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The Effect of Zeolite Na-X and Clinoptilolite as Functional Fillers on the Mechanical, Thermal and Barrier Properties of Thermoplastic Polyurethane by Nello Russo, Letizia Verdolotti, Giuseppe Cesare Lama, Federica Recupido, Barbara Liguori, Maria Oliviero

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Coloration and functionalization of organic cotton fabric using Chinese fringe leaf extraction: A greener approach by Md Shazzat Hossain, Mohammad Ullah, Rony Mia, Mohammed A. Assiri, Yahui Zhou, Haroon A.M. Saeed, Sakil Mahmud

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Polyethylenimine functionalized graphene oxide and cellulose nanofibril composite hydrogels: Synthesis, characterization and water pollutants adsorption by Yufei Nan, Diego Gomez-Maldonado, Kailong Zhang, Haishun Du, Daniel C. Whitehead, Mi Li, Xinyu Zhang, Maria Soledad Peresin

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Highly sensitive, responsive, and selective iodine gas sensor fabricated using AgI-functionalized graphene by Zhuo Chen, Qiong Lei, Yinchang Ma, Jinrong Wang, Yuan Yan, Jun Yin, Jiaqiang Li, Jie Shen, Guanxing Li, Tingting Pan, Xinglong Dong, Bambar Davaasuren, Yaping Zhang, Jefferson Zhe Liu, Jun Tao, Yu Han

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Thermal Stabilization of Polyoxymethylene by PEG-Functionalized Hydroxyapatite: Examining the Effects of Reduced Formaldehyde Release and Enhanced Bioactivity by Klaudia Król-Morkisz, Ewelina Karaś, Tomasz M. Majka, Krzysztof Pielichowski, Kinga Pielichowska

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Recent Advances in Chemical Vapor Deposition of Hexagonal Boron Nitride on Insulating Substrates by Hua Xu, Kai Li, Zuoquan Tan, Jiaqi Jia, Le Wang, Shanshan Chen

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Poly(4‐Vinylpyridine)‐Based Cubosomes: Synthesis, Assembly, and Loading Capabilities by Marcel Schumacher, Nadine Tänzer, Marius G. Braun, Manuel Trömer, Giada Quintieri, Mahima Goel, Markus Heidelmann, André H. Gröschel

“…Most reported PCs are based on chemically inert block copolymers (BCPs) with limited intrinsic functionality, which is why they have been mainly used as templating material. …”
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Alginate Sphere-Based Soft Actuators by Umme Salma Khanam, Hyeon Teak Jeong, Rahim Mutlu, Shazed Aziz

“…Their demonstrated functionalities include shape transformation, locomotion and mechano-optical feedback. …”
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Exploring the diverse nanomaterials employed in dental prosthesis and implant techniques: An overview by Thirumalaivasan Natesan, Nangan Senthilkumar, Verma Deepak, Shellaiah Muthaiah, Ali Saheb, Rajendran Saravanan, Kanagaraj Kuppusamy, Pothu Ramyakrishna, Boddula Rajender, Radwan Ahmed Bahgat, Al-Qahtani Noora

“…Our discussion highlights how traditional materials like titanium (Ti) and cobalt-chromium (Co–Cr), alongside newer innovations such as zirconia and polymer-based composites, contribute to the restoration and enhancement of oral functions. …”
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Study of adsorption behavior of HCN and H2S molecules over undoped and Al-doped zinc oxide monolayer: A DFT approach by Dipak Oli, Om Shree Rijal, Ravi Kiran Neupane, Pitamber Shrestha, Shriram Sharma, Leela Pradhan Joshi, Rajendra Parajuli

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The antimicrobial potential of plant-based natural dyes for textile dyeing: A systematic review using prisma by Mao Dan, Xu Huiya

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Multi‐Stimuli Responsive Ionic Liquid Crystals: The Fluorenoviologens by Giuseppina Anna Corrente, Agostina Lina Capodilupo, Gianluca Accorsi, Francesca Scarpelli, Alessandra Crispini, Amerigo Beneduci

“…ABSTRACT Materials capable of tunable optical absorption and fluorescence properties in response to multiple external stimuli, while providing a readable signal, have garnered significant scientific interest. …”
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Modified Kapok Fibers (<i>Ceiba pentandra</i> (L.) Gaerth) for Oil Spill Remediation by Leonardo M. T. M. Oliveira, Eduardo J. S. Fonseca, Vanderson B. Bernardo, Carmem L. P. S. Zanta, Laís F. A. M. Oliveira, Jennifer N. S. R. de Oliveira, Samuel T. de Souza, José Leandro da Silva Duarte

“…Fiber rugosity varied from 4.40 to 12.35 nm, whereas an excessive increase in roughness was observed when the material was subject to more extreme conditions, such as a temperature of 120 °C and high concentrations (2.0 M) of both acid or alkali, accompanied by a loss in functionality and affecting the material sorption capacity. …”
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Developments in the Field of Textile-Based Sensors: An Overview by Derya Tama Birkocak, Elisabeth Eppinger, Lilia Sabantina

“…In general, the integration of textile-based sensors into technical textiles allows for the creation of intelligent and functional materials that offer a wide range of applications. …”
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Synthesis, Modification and Prospect of Bio-based Polyurethane by Kangjia SONG, Feifei ZHANG, Jie LIU, Liqiang JIN, Deyi ZHU

“…This review covered the key raw materials (bio-based polyols and isocyanates), preparation methods, and functional modifications of bio-based polyurethanes. …”
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Cultural identity and sustainable development – A methodological model for the Venetian Arsenal by Emanuela Sorbo, Tommaso Moretto, Sara Grandi, Giuseppe Modena

“… The redevelopment of the external paths of the Venetian Arsenal in Italy requires design responses in terms of functional performance, material compatibility with historical pre-existences, durability, and sustainability of the intervention. …”
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Comparative study of different types of waterproofing screeds with a focus on radon permeability after the freeze-thaw exposure by Michal Nývlt, Jiří Pazderka, Martin Jiránek, David Hes

“… This study aims to verify and independently compare the functionality of waterproofing screeds against the effect of radon with the influence of freezing cycles. …”
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Advanced graphene oxide synthesis for arsenic removal from groundwater in Mexico and Colombia by J.P. Rodríguez-Caicedo, D.R. Joya-Cárdenas, A. Gallegos-Muñoz, M.R. Abraham-Juárez, M. Zapata-Torres, C.E. Damián-Ascencio, A. Saldaña-Robles

“…By applying response surface methodology (RSM), the concentrations of NaNO₃ and KMnO₄ were adjusted to maximize the density of oxygenated functional groups, significantly enhancing the adsorption capacity for As(V). …”
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