Materials
Materials
Activating Iterative Revolutions of the Cancer?Immunity Cycle in Hypoxic Tumors with a Smart Nano?Regulator
11/05/2024 -
The activation of sequential events in the cancer?immunity cycle (CIC) is crucial for achieving effective anti?tumor immunity. However, formidable challenges, such as innate and adaptive immune...
Microplastic in an apex predator: evidence from Barn owl (Tyto alba) pellets in two sites with different levels of anthropization
11/05/2024 -
Plastic pollution in terrestrial and freshwater environments and its accumulation along food chains has been poorly studied in birds. The Barn owl (Tyto alba) is an opportunistic and nocturnal...
Novel nanohybrid iron (II/III) phthalocyanine-based carbon nanotubes as catalysts for organic pollutant removal: process optimization by chemometric approach
13/05/2024 -
In the present study, two iron phthalocyanine (FePc)-based nanocatalysts were synthesized and fully characterized. The carbon nanotubes (CNT) functionalized in an easy way with either Fe(II)Pc or...
Unlocking the potential of biochar: an iron-phosphorus-based composite modified adsorbent for adsorption of Pb(II) and Cd(II) in aqueous environments and response surface optimization of adsorption conditions
13/05/2024 -
In this work, iron-phosphorus based composite biochar (FPBC) was prepared by modification with potassium phosphate and iron oxides for the removal of heavy metal ions from single and mixed heavy...
Biochemical changes, metal content, and spectroscopic analysis in sewage sludge composted with lignocellulosic residue using FTIR-MIR and FTIR-NIR
13/05/2024 -
The use of lignocellulosic residues, originating from sawdust, in composting sewage sludge for organic fertilizer production, is a practice of growing interest. However, few studies have explored...
Harnessing leather waste in polymer matrix for sustainable smart shape?stable phase change materials
11/05/2024 -
Enhancing Smart Textile Performance: By optimizing dip coating factors like SMPU concentration and solution temperature, Polyethylenimine based SMPU/Cotton significantly outperformed butanediol based...
Microstructure and performance modification of PVDF ultrafiltration membrane via adjusting the composition of coagulation Bath
11/05/2024 -
Schematic presentation for the preparation of MIP@MKLN.AbstractIn this study, a selective sorbent was fabricated by combining a surface molecularly?imprinted polymer and magnetic kaolin for reliable...
“Cloth?to?Clothes?Like” Fabrication of Soft Actuators
09/05/2024 -
Inspired by adaptive natural organisms and living matter, soft actuators appeal to a variety of innovative applications such as soft grippers, artificial muscles, wearable electronics, and biomedical...
The influence of drying and storage conditions on the volatilome and cannabinoid content of Cannabis sativa L. inflorescences
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The increasing interest in hemp and cannabis poses new questions about the influence of drying and storage conditions on the overall aroma and cannabinoids profile of these products. Cannabis...
Burn Wound Healing Abilities of a Uronic Acid Containing Exopolysaccharide Produced by the Marine Bacterium Halomonas malpeensis YU-PRIM-29Â T
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Abstract Bacterial exopolysaccharides (EPS) are an emerging class of biopolymers with extensive applications in different fields due to their versatile physico-chemical and...
Harnessing Croconaine Organic Photosensitizers for a Milder Surface?Mediated Transfection
08/05/2024 -
Polydopamine?based materials, notably Polydopamine?polyethyleneimine (PDA?PEI), have gained considerable interest for surface?mediated transfection. However, the high laser power density required to...
Na/N Co?doped Seaweed Biochar Composite for Efficient Removal of Aqueous Pb(II) and Cu(II)
09/05/2024 -
Biochar is a kind of carbon?rich and stable solid carbon material. It can be modified to prepare an effective adsorbent for removing heavy metal pollutants in water, and achieve efficient adsorption...
Assessment of Heavy Metal Contents in Some Common Spices Available in the Local Market of North Shewa Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia
01/07/2024 -
Abstract The objective of this study was to determine the contents of heavy metals in some common spices commercially available in the North Shewa Zone, Oromia region, Ethiopia....
Synthesis of a highly efficient charring agent and its application to intumescent flame?retardant coatings for 3D?printed polypropylene parts
07/05/2024 -
FDM/3D printing of PBAT with different filament orientations.AbstractThe customization of polymeric prototypes is available to meet the specific needs of individual patients, considering tissue...
Halloysite nanotubes immobilized by copper itaconic acid complexes as smoke suppressant for soft polyvinyl chloride
09/05/2024 -
A solvent?free and continuous approach was used to produce high?density polyethylene (HDPE)?based vitrimers where maleic anhydride (MA) acted as a reactive grafting agent while DM helped to lower the...
Smart Building Material with NIR?Triggered Reversible Color Switching
06/05/2024 -
Smart materials and devices play an increasingly important role in improving modern life due to their richer functions, enhanced controllability, and improved biocompatibility. Here, calcium silicate...
Fusion Bonding Technique for Solvent?free Fabrication of All?solid?state Battery with Ultra?thin Sulfide Electrolyte
04/05/2024 -
For preparing next?generation sulfide all?solid?state batteries (ASSBs), the solvent?free manufacturing process have huge potential for the advantages of economic, thick electrode, and avoidance of...
Evaluation of various membranes at different fluxes to enable large?volume single?use perfusion bioreactors
04/05/2024 -
This study evaluates perfusion cell culture performance and productivity at various membrane fluxes (1.5–5 LMH), utilizing three different membrane chemistries (polyvinylidene difluoride [PVDF],...
Developing tardigrade?inspired material: Track membranes functionalized with Dsup protein for cell?free DNA isolation
03/05/2024 -
When developing functionalized biomaterials, the proteins from extremophilic organisms, in particular unique tardigrade disordered proteins, are of great value. The damage suppressor protein (Dsup),...
Using Response Surface Methodology Approach to Modeling and Optimization of the Combustion Process in Cement Kiln
05/05/2024 -
In this study, the combustion process in the cement kiln was optimized using response surface methodology. The independent variables investigated were kiln feed, fan speed, kiln fuel rate, calciner...
Carbohydrate?Functionalized Anthracene Carboximides as Multivalent Ligands and Bio?Imaging Agents
03/05/2024 -
Anthracene carboximides (ACIs) conjugated with gluco?, galacto? and mannopyranosides are synthesized, by glycosylation of N?hydroxyethylanthracene carboximide acceptor with glycosyl donors. ...
