Advanced materials
Advanced materials
Identification of the CesA7 Gene Encodes Brittleness Mutation Derived from IR64 Variety and Breeding for Ruminant Feeding
29/04/2024 -
Rice straw presents challenges as livestock feed due to its low digestibility and the presence of chemical residues. One potential solution is to focus on breeding brittle varieties that possess...
Development of Chitosan-Based Films Incorporated with Chestnut Flower Essential Oil That Possess Good Anti-Ultraviolet Radiation and Antibacterial Effects for Banana Storage
27/04/2024 -
New and valuable packaging materials, with high biocompatibility and biodegradability, have garnered attention in recent years. The aim of this study was to investigate the physicochemical...
Effect of Chitosan and Hyperbranched Poly-L-Lysine Treatment on Quality of Cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) during Storage
27/04/2024 -
To enhance the storage time of cucumbers, this research investigated the impact of chitosan (CS) and hyperbranched poly-L-lysine (HBPL) on the quality and nutritional attributes of cucumbers when...
Transparent and Efficient Wood-Based Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Energy Harvesting and Self-Powered Sensing
26/04/2024 -
Wood possesses several advantageous qualities including innocuity, low cost, aesthetic appeal, and excellent biocompatibility, and its naturally abundant functional groups and diverse structural...
Study of Cellulose Dissolution in ZnO/NaOH/Water Solvent Solution and Its Temperature-Dependent Effect Using Molecular Dynamics Simulation
26/04/2024 -
Cellulose is a biopolymer with numerous advantages that make it an ecological, economical, and high-performing choice for various applications. To fully exploit the potential of cellulose, it is...
Nanocelluloses and Their Applications in Conservation and Restoration of Historical Documents
27/04/2024 -
Nanocelluloses have gained significant attention in recent years due to their singular properties (good biocompatibility, high optical transparency and mechanical strength, large specific surface...
Macroalgae Bioplastics: A Sustainable Shift to Mitigate the Ecological Impact of Petroleum-Based Plastics
29/04/2024 -
The surge in global utilization of petroleum-based plastics, which notably heightened during the COVID-19 pandemic, has substantially increased its harm to ecosystems. Considering the escalating...
Cellulose Nanocomposite Tough Hydrogels: Synergistic Self?Healing, Adhesive, and Strain?Sensitive Properties
25/04/2024 -
Recent advancements are notable in electrically conductive hydrogels emulating human skin functions. However, a significant challenge remains: crafting a single conductive gel that integrates...
Lignocellulosic-Based/High Density Polyethylene Composites: A Comprehensive Study on Fiber Characteristics and Performance Evaluation
24/04/2024 -
Lignocellulosic-based polymer composites have gained significant interest due to their ‘’green’’ character as a response to environmental...
Development of Germinated-Brown-Rice-Based Novel Functional Beverage Enriched with γ-Aminobutyric Acid: Nutritional and Bio-Functional Characterization
22/04/2024 -
γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA), recognized as a primary inhibitory neurotransmitter within the brain, serves a crucial role in the aging process and in neurodegenerative conditions such as...
Factors Affecting Silica/Cellulose Nanocomposite Prepared via the Sol–Gel Technique: A Review
23/04/2024 -
Cellulose/silica nanocomposites, synthesised through the sol–gel technique, have garnered significant attention for their unique properties and diverse applications. The distinctive...
Natural and Synthetic Polymers for Biomedical and Environmental Applications
20/04/2024 -
Natural and synthetic polymers are a versatile platform for developing biomaterials in the biomedical and environmental fields. Natural polymers are organic compounds that are found in nature. The...
Investigation of Cellulose-Based Materials Applied in Life Sciences Using Laser Light Scattering Methods
21/04/2024 -
This review emphasizes the practical importance of laser light scattering methods for characterizing cellulose and its derivatives. The physicochemical parameters like molecular weights, the radius...
Pharmaceutical Applications of Biomass Polymers: Review of Current Research and Perspectives
23/04/2024 -
Polymers derived from natural biomass have emerged as a valuable resource in the field of biomedicine due to their versatility. Polysaccharides, peptides, proteins, and lignin have demonstrated...
Slow-Release Urea Fertilizer with Water Retention and Photosensitivity Properties Based on Sodium Alginate/Carboxymethyl Starch Sodium/Polydopamine
22/04/2024 -
Using slow-release fertilizer is one of the sustainable strategies to improve the effectiveness of fertilizers and mitigate the environmental pollution caused by excess usage of fertilizer. In this...
Resource recovery from soiled sanitary napkin waste—a state-of-the-art review
17/04/2024 -
With ever-improving social and medical awareness about menstrual hygiene in India, the demand for sanitary napkins has increased significantly. The utilization of high-quality and...
Isocyanate?chitin modified microspheres for chiral drug separation in high performance liquid chromatography
16/04/2024 -
Preparation process diagram of MWCNTs/PANI@MWCNTs/PAN fiber.AbstractWearable smart sensors have broad prospects in medical health and physical exercise. In this study, the core–shell conductive...
Two-step preparation of steel slag–lignin hybrid materials for effective removal of methylene blue
16/04/2024 -
Abstract In this work, a steel slag–lignin hybrid material (SS–AL) was obtained by compounding steel slag (SS) and alkali lignin (AL) to be used to treat dye wastewater. AL...
Preparation of Activated Carbon-Reinforced Composite Beads Based on MnO2/MCM-41@Fe3O4 and Calcium Alginate for Efficient Removal of Tetracycline in Aqueous Solutions
16/04/2024 -
Tetracycline (TC) is a common antibiotic; when untreated TC enters the environment, it will cause a negative impact on the human body through the food chain. In the present study, MnO2/MCM-41@Fe3O4...
Mimicking the Physicochemical Properties of the Cornea: A Low-Cost Approximation Using Highly Available Biopolymers
17/04/2024 -
Corneal diseases represent a significant global health challenge, often resulting in blindness, for which penetrating keratoplasty is the clinical gold standard. However, in cases involving...
OH End-Capped Silicone as an Effective Nucleating Agent for Polylactide—A Robotizing Method for Evaluating the Mechanical Characteristics of PLA/Silicone Blends
18/04/2024 -
Current research on materials engineering focuses mainly on bio-based materials. One of the most frequently studied materials in this group is polylactide (PLA), which is a polymer derived from...
