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A novel HEMA-based copolymer hydrogel film with excellent ultraviolet/high-energy short-wavelength blue light shielding
The human body is susceptible to the adverse effects of exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation and high-energy shortwave blue light, which can increase the risk of skin cancer and eye damage. Consequently, lig...
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Breakthrough analysis on selective adsorption of CO2 from biogas by polyethylenimine-impregnated resins
Polymer resin-based solid amine are prospective adsorbents used in removing CO2 from biogas. Two commercial resins with different porous structures, AB-8 and ADS-17, were selected as supports to explore the influ...
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Highly permselective Pebax/MWCNTs mixed matrix membranes for CO2/N2 separation
Development of high-performance CO2 separation membrane materials is the most vital challenge in membrane separation technology for carbon emission reduction and carbon neutrality. Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) w...
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Preparation and properties of super water-retaining agent with sulfonic acid and carboxylic acid groups assisted by ultrasounds
Superabsorbent hydrogels demonstrate positive significance as water-retaining materials in agriculture and gardens. The super water-retaining hydrogel (BASA) based on the bamboo powder with the rich sulfonic a...
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Synthesis of a charring-foaming agent containing triazine and triazole groups and its flame retardancy in PP
A new hyperbranched charring-foaming agent (PCAT) containing triazine and triazole groups was successfully synthesized and characterized, and its special pyrolysis behavior was analyzed. It was combined with P...
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Electrochemical synthesis and properties of multicolor electrochromic triphenylamine-based polymer films
Four novel triphenylamine-based (TPA-based) conjugate polymer films (one homopolymer and three co-polymers) were electrochemically synthesized from N4,N4′-bis(4-((6-(1H-indol-1-yl)hexyl)oxy)phenyl)-N4,N4′-diph...
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Therapeutic properties and enzyme inhibition potentials of some natural compounds on hyaluronidase, collagenase, and elastase with molecular docking studies
In this study, isobavachalcone and bavachalcone molecules obtained excellent to good inhibitory against hyaluronidase, collagenase, and elastase enzymes with IC50 values of 16.65, 4.18, and 0.79 µM for isobavacha...
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Preparation and evaluation of Thesium chinense extract loaded polyvinyl alcohol/sodium alginate hydrogel for wound healing
A novel composite hydrogel was prepared by combining polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and sodium alginate (SA) in a specific proportion to serve as a drug carrier, and then loading the extract of Thesium chinense (TCE) on...
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Preparation and characterization of PLA/PBAT blends toughened by poly(lactic acid-r-malic acid) copolymer
PLA and PBAT blending is of great significance as biodegradable polymers with good properties. However, they are immiscible and form phase separation morphology in their blend; toughening is critical for the b...
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Effects of dark tea soup on rheological, thermal and microstructure characteristics of dough
In order to study the influence of dark tea soup on processing characteristics of dough, texture, thermo-dynamic and rheological properties and microstructure were measured. The dough with tea soup gets better...
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Open AccessMolecular dynamics simulation and performance verification of γ-polyglutamic acid/cold water-soluble starch film formation and permeability
Six types of γ-polyglutamic acid (γ-PGA)/cold water-soluble starch (St) composite film models were constructed using molecular dynamics simulation, and their properties were investigated and compared with the ...
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Interaction mechanisms between polycarboxylate superplasticizers and cement, and the influence of functional groups on superplasticizer performance: a review
Polycarboxylate (PCE) superplasticizers play a crucial role in preventing cement coagulation by effectively adsorbing onto the surface of cement particles, enhancing dispersibility, and maintaining dispersion ...
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Highly compressible, breathable, and waterproof piezoresistive sensors based on commercial three-dimensional air-laid nonwovens
There have been ample three-dimensional (3D) wearable piezoresistive sensors with high sensitivity, fast response, and outstanding long-term stability. Nevertheless, less consideration is given to simple fabri...
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Preparation of oral nanoemulsion drug delivery system loaded with punicalagin: in vitro antibacterial activity, drug release, and cell safety studies
The objective of the present study was to develop a W/O/W nanoemulsion (NE) drug delivery system loaded with punicalagin (PGN) for oral delivery and evaluate its potential in antibacterial therapy. The W/O/W P...
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Thermal, crystallization, and mechanical properties of polylactic acid (PLA)/poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) blends
A environment-friendly polymer blends were prepared by the basis of bio-sourced polylactide (PLA) and aliphatic poly(butylene succinate) (PBS) via melt compounding process. 1,4-butanediol and succinic acid was...
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Conjugate electrospun photochromic adjustable magnetic bifunctional Janus-structure nanofibers array
Using conjugate electrospinning technology to prepare Janus-structure nanofiber array and endow it with multifunctional characteristics is a very meaningful research topic. Here, photochromic adjustable magnet...
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Polylactic acid/poly(butylene adipate-co-terephthalate)/diatomite composites with antimicrobial properties for green packing
To enhance antimicrobial resistance of ZnO-based polymer materials, ZnO supported diatomite (DZ) was prepared and characterized by SEM, XPS, BET and inhibition zone method. The antimicrobial resistance, therma...
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Synergistic effect of fiber surface treatment and nanoclays on the dam** behaviors of polyester composites reinforced with palmyra fruit fibers
Fibers extracted from the fruits of plants are less investigated for engineering applications as composites along with the engineering polymers. This study holistically developed less explored palmyra fruit fi...
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Preparation of waterborne polyurethane with high solid content: the crystallinity control of soft segment and the organosilicon modification
Waterborne polyurethane (WPU) with high solid content (50–60%wt) was synthesized by using mixed polyester diol with the different crystalline degree. The crystallinity of the soft segment was controlled by cha...
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Preparation and study of modified phytic acid/epoxy resin anti-corrosion coating
The anti-corrosion improvement of epoxy-based (EP) coatings through an eco-fridendly way is significant to industrial development. Phytic acid (PA) is a kind of natural corrosion inhibitor, but its use to enha...