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Camila Clavijo and Johann F. Osma
The leather industry produces a high yield of solid hazardous wastes that generate a major impact on the environment. At the same time, the use of dyes by different manufacturing industries, including the footwear industry, creates large amounts of color...
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Sahar Fatima, Muhammad Imran, Farah Kanwal, Ayesha Javaid, Shoomaila Latif and Grzegorz Boczkaj
In this work, polymeric microspheres derived from polystyrene-co-methyl methacrylate embedded with magnetic ZnO nanoparticles (poly(styrene-co-MMA)-3MPS-Fe (ZnO)) were synthesized using the suspension polymerization method. The surfaces of polymeric Fe(Z...
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Luigi Vertuccio, Elisa Calabrese, Marialuigia Raimondo, Michelina Catauro, Andrea Sorrentino, Carlo Naddeo, Raffaele Longo and Liberata Guadagno
This work deals with developing a self-healing resin designed for aeronautical and aerospace applications. The bifunctional epoxy precursor was suitably functionalized to enhance its toughness to realize good compatibilization with a rubber phase dispers...
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Raquel O. Cristóvão, Rita A. M. Barros, João G. Pinho, Lília S. Teixeira, Márcia C. Neves, Mara G. Freire, Joaquim L. Faria, Valéria C. Santos-Ebinuma, Ana P. M. Tavares and Cláudia G. Silva
L-asparaginase (ASNase, EC 3.5.1.1) is an amidohydrolase enzyme known for its anti-cancer properties, with an ever-increasing commercial value. Immobilization has been studied to improve the enzyme?s efficiency, enabling its recovery and reuse, enhancing...
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Junyoung Jeong, Wanjun Yoon, Bongjin Chung, Giyoung Jeon and Seongwoo Ryu
Electropolishing electrode, electroplating electrode, lithium-ion battery electrode.
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Marcin H. Kudzin, Anna Kaczmarek, Zdzislawa Mrozinska and Joanna Olczyk
In this study, copper films were deposited by magnetron sputtering on poly(ethylene terephthalate) knitted textile to fabricate multi-functional, antimicrobial composite material. The modified knitted textile composites were subjected to microbial activi...
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Assadawoot Srikhaow, Teera Butburee, Weeraphat Pon-On, Toemsak Srikhirin, Kanchana Uraisin, Komkrit Suttiponpanit, Suwilai Chaveanghong and Siwaporn Meejoo Smith
This study highlights the utility of L-cysteine, a thiol-containing amino acid, as a functionalizing reagent for enhancing the adsorption capacity of Hg(II) ions by carbon-coated magnetite sorbents.
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Alessandra Rogato and Edoardo De Tommasi
Diatom frustules represent one of the most complex examples of micro- and nano-structured materials found in nature, being the result of a biomineralization process refined through tens of milions of years of evolution. They are constituted by an intrica...
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Tao-tao Liang and Xiao-gang Guo
Herein, a novel superhydrophobic functionalized nano-Bi2O3 coating is designed and fabricated using electrophoretic assembly deposition (EAD) in the optimal suspension of polyethylene glycol, ethanol, acetylacetone, and surface functionalization. The sma...
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Mukesh Kumar, Jin Suk Chung and Seung Hyun Hur
The indiscriminate disposal of non-biodegradable, heavy metal ionic pollutants from various sources, such as refineries, pulp industries, lead batteries, dyes, and other industrial effluents, into the aquatic environment is highly dangerous to the human ...
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Jiacai Li, Jiming Chen, Mingxiao Zhu, Henggao Song and Hongyu Zhang
The interface between nanofillers and matrix plays a key role in determining the properties of nanocomposites, but the interfacial characteristics of nanocomposites such as molecular structure and interaction strength are not fully understood yet. In thi...
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Mike O. Ojemaye, Omobola O. Okoh and Anthony I. Okoh
In this paper, imine functionalized magnetic nanoparticles (MNP-Maph) were employed to aqueous solutions for the uptake of Zn(II) and As(III). Characterization of the material showed the successful synthesis of this material. Factors affecting the uptake...
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Egídio Paulo Francisco Nhavene, Gracielle Ferreira Andrade, Jerusa Araujo Quintão Arantes Faria, Dawidson Assis Gomes and Edésia Martins Barros de Sousa
Biodegradable polymer possesses significant potential for applications in different fields, since flexibility gives rise to materials with great physical and mechanical property diversity. The poly-caprolactone (PCL) and chitosan derivatives (CS) have th...
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Caterina Lesaint Rusu, Malin Brodin, Tor Inge Hausvik, Leif Kåre Hindersland, Gary Chinga-Carrasco, Mari-Ann Einarsrud and Hilde Lea Lein
The top layer of a typical high pressure floor laminate (HPL) consists of a melamine formaldehyde (MF) impregnated special wear layer (overlay) with alumina particles. This top layer plays a crucial role in determining the mechanical properties of the la...
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Guilhem Godeau, Frédéric Guittard and Thierry Darmanin
Graffiti can sometimes be a problem when put in an inappropriate place. We looked at a means to prevent such inconvenience. In this work, we explore the possibility of developing surfaces with controlled wettability. If the paint does not spread, the gra...
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Guilhem Godeau, Frédéric Guittard and Thierry Darmanin
Graffiti can sometimes be a problem when put in an inappropriate place. We looked at a means to prevent such inconvenience. In this work, we explore the possibility of developing surfaces with controlled wettability. If the paint does not spread, the gra...
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Jingbo Liu, Yuan Yuan and Sajid Bashir
The focus of this research lies on fundamental research to provide guidelines for the design of new nanocatalyst toward improvement of the performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). To achieve this overarching goal, several specific ste...
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Vladimir M. Fomin and Oliver Marquardt
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Dhivyabharathi Balakrishnan and Cheng-I Lee
A natural polyphenolic compound was used to assemble nanocomposites. Owing to its stable bioactive properties, bamboo has earned significant attention in material science. Its high nutrient content and hydrophilicity makes bamboo more vulnerable to mold ...
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Laura Del Amo, Amanda Cano, Miren Ettcheto, Eliana B. Souto, Marta Espina, Antoni Camins, Maria Luísa García and Elena Sánchez-López
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