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Cytocompatible and stimuli-responsive chitosan based carrier with 3-aminopropyl(diethoxy)methylsilane for controlled release of cefixime
This study highlights the development of smart stimuli-responsive carrier for controlled drug release system. Novel cytocompatible and injectable carriers were synthesized using chitosan and poly(vinyl alcohol...
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Role of interface intermixing on perpendicular magnetic anisotropy of cobalt-iron-boron alloy
Perpendicular magnetic anisotropy (PMA) is crucial in magnetic tunnel junctions (MTJs) for next-generation devices such as non-volatile memory devices–magnetic random-access-memory, spin–orbit-torque-based dev...
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Needleless electrospinning of poly (Ɛ-caprolactone) nanofibers deposited on gelatin film for controlled release of Ibuprofen
A novel bilayer structure composed of poly (Ɛ-caprolactone) (PCL) nanofibers deposited on a hydrogel layer of gelatin (GE) and hyaluronic acid (HA) was prepared via needleless electrospinning with anticipated ...
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Fabrication of pectin-based stimuli responsive hydrogel for the controlled release of ceftriaxone
For effective treatment of various diseases, pharmaceutical world require smart drug delivery systems in order to improve bioavailability, bio-degradability, site specific delivery and controlled release of dr...
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Sustainable and environment Friendlier carrageenan-based pH-responsive hydrogels: swelling behavior and controlled release of fertilizers
Herein, a series of pH-responsive composite hydrogels based on carrageenan (CG) and synthetic polymer poly (N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone) (PVP) was developed by using 3-aminopropyl triethoxysilane (APTES) as cross-linke...
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Miscellaneous Applications of Other Mxene-Based Sensors
The rapid progress in the field of miniaturized and wearable electronics has expedited the manufacturing of adaptive and integrated energy storage sensor materials and components. MXenes, having an atomically ...
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Challenges and Future Perspectives of Mxenes
Two-dimensional materials are gaining huge attention towards technological applications owing to their unique properties. A broad spectrum of two-dimensional materials, i.e. nitrides, carbides, and carbonitrid...
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Nanostructured MXenes for Hydrogen Storage and Energy Applications
The production of sustainable energy has now become a critical issue to maintain the existence of humankind. Efficient synthesis of renewable and clean energy such as H2 has become significant to fulfill future e...
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Functionalized MXene-Based Polymer Composites
Mxene has attracted a lot of attention since their birth because of their outstanding and functional features related to their huge surface areas and electrical characteristics. Several Mxene composites have b...
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Toxicology, Stability, and Environmental Impacts of MXenes and Its Composites
MXenes are a class of transition metal carbides, nitrides, and carbonitrides-based two-dimensional (2D) composites that have grown awareness since 2011. MXenes should be stable, non-toxic, and environment frie...
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Preparation and characterization of novel Polyamide-6/Chitosan blend dense membranes for desalination of brackish water
In this study, polyamide-6/chitosan blend dense membranes were prepared using solution casting technique. The membranes were then characterized by FTIR spectroscopy, TGA, SEM analysis and tensile testing. FTIR...
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Novel Silica Functionalized Monosodium Glutamate/PVA Cross-Linked Membranes for Alkali Recovery by Diffusion Dialysis
In this work, two types of silica functionalized monosodium glutamate (GMSG and VMSG)/poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) were cross-linked by sol–gel process to prepare novel hybrid cation exchange membranes. The prepa...
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Novel Polydimethylsiloxane membranes impregnated with SAPO-34 zeolite particles for gas separation
Novel polydimethylsiloxane membranes impregnated with SAPO-34 zeolite particles were synthesized using solution casting method and then analyzed by FTIR, TGA, SEM, tensile testing and permeation performances w...
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Open AccessDevelopment and evaluation of pH-sensitive biodegradable ternary blended hydrogel films (chitosan/guar gum/PVP) for drug delivery application
pH responsive hydrogels have gained much attraction in biomedical fields. We have formulated ternary hydrogel films as a new carrier of drug. Polyelectrolyte complex of chitosan/guar gum/polyvinyl pyrrolidone ...
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Performance Improvement of Glass Fiber/Epoxy Composites Upon Integrating with N-(2-Aminoethyl)-3-aminopropyltrimethoxysilane Functionalized Graphene Oxide
Surface tuned GO sheets are considered the opportune pothunter for the reinforcement of conventional glass fiber reinforced composites (GFRCs). Herein, we have tried to disseminate the effects of N-(2-Aminoeth...
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Effect of silica nanoparticles on carbon dioxide separation performances of PVA/PEG cross-linked membranes
Novel PVA/PEG cross-linked membranes were prepared with (0–20 wt. %) of silica nanoparticles. The presence of both the polymers and additive was confirmed by FTIR analysis. The thermal properties of the membra...
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Tactical tuning of mechanical and thermo-mechanical properties of glass fiber/epoxy multi-scale composites by incorporating N-(2-aminoethyl)-3-aminopropyl trimethoxysilane functionalized carbon nanotubes
The current study explores the potential of N-(2-aminoethyl)-3-aminopropyl trimethoxysilane (AEAPTS) functionalized single-wall carbon nanotubes (f-SWCNTs) as interface modifier to enhance thermomechanical charac...
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Silica nanoparticle-doped polyurethane membranes for reverse osmosis applications
Polyurethane (PU) is an exclusive class of polymers with special significance in membrane technology. In this work, PU was synthesized using isophorone diisocyanate and polyethylene glycol and possible reactio...
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A Review on Antibacterial Properties of Biologically Synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanostructures
Anti-bacterial activity of biologically synthesized zinc oxide (ZnO) nanostructures has engrossed great attention around the globe due to distinctive nanotechnological applications. Biogenic ZnO nanostructures...
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Impact of Soft Segment Size on Structural and Permeation Properties of Polyurethane Membranes
A series of polyurethane membranes were synthesized through poly-addition polymerization for reverse osmosis application. Poly (ethylene glycol) with different molecular weights was used as a soft segment and ...
