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Enzymatic degradation of biopolymers in amorphous and molten states: mechanisms and applications

FEBS Open Bio, EarlyView.
This review explains how polymer morphology and thermal state shape enzymatic degradation pathways, comparing amorphous and molten biopolymer structures. By integrating structure–reactivity principles with insights from thermodynamics and enzyme engineering, it highlights mechanisms that enable efficient polymer breakdown.
Anđela Pustak, Aleksandra Maršavelski
wiley   +1 more source

Chemical valorization of waste polyacrylonitrile polymers via shuttle catalysis

Nature Communications
Acrylonitrile-based polymers are widely used in industrial and consumer settings, contributing to the growing amount of plastic waste. Yet, their chemical recycling has largely been neglected, partly due to the potential release of harmful gases such as ...
Jarne Leinders, Thibaut Van Giel, Nikolaos Giakoumakis, Alexandra Schmuck, Steven De Meester, Dirk De Vos, Jesse Dallenes   +6 more
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A novel permanganate and peroxide carbon-based avocado seed waste for the adsorption of manganese and chromium ions from water

Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering
Activated carbon from avocado seed waste was processed for the sorption of manganese and chromium ions from contaminated water to protect water quality and human health.
K. Mabalane, N.D. Shooto, P.M. Thabede
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Composite Electrospun Fibers Containing Optimized B‐ and Cu‐Doped Bioactive Glass Sol‐Gel Particles for Potential Soft Tissue Engineering Applications

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
This article describes the preparation and characterization of poly(ε‐caprolactone) electrospun composite fibers incorporating sol‐gel‐derived bioactive glass particles doped with B and Cu. Scanning electron microscopy, energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy, Fourier‐transform infrared spectroscopy, contact angle, acellular bioactivity, mechanical and ...
Elisa Piatti, Marta Miola, Liliana Liverani, Paolo Sartori, Enrica Verné, Aldo R. Boccaccini   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Investigation of NH₃ Desorption Kinetics on the LTA and SOD Zeolite Membranes

Membranes, 2022
The acidity characteristics of zeolite are highly significant, and understanding the acidic properties is essential for developing new types of zeolite catalysts.
Natalya E. Gordina, Tatyana N. Borisova, Ksenya S. Klyagina, Irina A. Astrakhantseva, Alexander A. Ilyin, Ruslan N. Rumyantsev   +5 more
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Unlocking the Power of Quercetin‐Encapsulated Mesoporous Bioactive Glass Nanoparticles: A Multifunctional Approach to Bone Regeneration

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Mesoporous bioactive glass nanoparticles (MBGNs) are investigated for bone regeneration given their remarkable structural and functional properties. MBGNs are functionalized with Mn and Cu and incorporated with quercetin, a natural flavonoid exhibiting antioxidant, anti‐inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.
Giovanni Lo Bello, Qaisar Nawaz, Pier Francesco Ferrari, Laura Pastorino, Roberto Raiteri, Aldo R. Boccaccini   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Adsorption of Sugars on Al- and Ga-doped Boron Nitride Surfaces: A Computational Study

, 2015
Molecular adsorption on surfaces is a key element for many applications, including sensing and catalysis. Non-invasive sugar sensing has been an active area of research due to its importance to diabetes care.
Badawi, Ashraf, Darwish, Ahmed A., Fadlallah, Mohamed M., Maarouf, Ahmed A.   +3 more
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Improper Estimation of Thermodynamic Parameters in Adsorption Studies with Distribution Coefficient K_D (q_e/C_e) or Freundlich Constant (K_F): Considerations from the Derivation of Dimensionless Thermodynamic Equilibrium Constant and Suggestions [PDF]

, 2022
Hai Nguyen Tran
openalex   +1 more source

Exploring Microstructure–Physical Property–Corrosion Response Relationship in Intermetallic Compounds of Al‐Cu Bimetallic Interfaces

Advanced Engineering Materials, EarlyView.
Al‐Cu intermetallic compounds (IMCs) have a significant influence on the properties of Al‐Cu bimetallic interfaces formed in compound casting. This article provides a deeper understanding of microstructure, crystallography, thermal properties, hardness, and corrosion response of Al‐Cu IMCs with the goal of facilitating the optimization of the ...
Alireza Nazarahari, Tatiana Blank, Christian Hinte, Huseyin Can Ozdemir, Khemais Barienti, Christian Klose, Dermican Canadinc, Hans Jürgen Maier   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Dynamic density functional theory of protein adsorption on polymer-coated nanoparticles

, 2014
We present a theoretical model for the description of the adsorption kinetics of globular proteins onto charged core-shell microgel particles based on Dynamic Density Functional Theory (DDFT).
Angioletti-Uberti, Stefano, Ballauff, Matthias, Dzubiella, Joachim   +2 more
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