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E. coli Extracellular Matrix: A Tunable Composite With Hierarchical Structure
Advanced Materials, EarlyView.The complex composite‐like mechanical behavior of E. coli biofilm matrix is the result of a synergic contribution of the rigid curli and swelling pEtN‐cellulose, and emerges from specific ratio and assembly conditions. The interactions between the two fibers govern biofilm hydration and characteristic wrinkling patterns, providing crucial insights for ...
Macarena Siri +7 more
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African Journal of Environmental Sciences and Renewable EnergyBiodegradable plastics offer a promising pathway to mitigate Nigeria's mounting plastic pollution by substituting persistent, fossil-based polymers with materials derived from renewable feedstocks that can be mineralised under appropriate conditions. This review assesses the viability of biodegradable plastics as a sustainable and lasting solution to ...
M. Ugochukwu Akalonu +2 more
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Advanced Materials, EarlyView.This project developed a smart bandage‐like patch (a microneedle array) for repairing diabetic bone damage. It intelligently senses signals from infection and inflammation, then releases its medicines in a specific, timed sequence: first an antibacterial agent, then an anti‐inflammatory agent, and finally growth factors.
Yu Wang +10 more
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Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.Schematic illustration of a sustainable nanofabrication process: chitosan derived from natural sources is used as a biodegradable thin film resist, patterned via Constant Pulse‐Assisted Force Lithography (CP‐AFL) to create tunable nanogrooves. These grooves template gold nanowire formation, enabling high‐resolution nanopatterning under ambient ...
Paolo Pellegrino +7 more
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International Biodeterioration & BiodegradationConventional polymers are environmentally damaging materials; therefore, global efforts are being made to gradually replace these conventional polymers with bio-based, biodegradable, and compostable plastics due to claims of being more sustainable than petroleum-based plastics.
Sabzoi Nizamuddin +4 more
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The biochemical mechanisms of plastic biodegradation
FEMS Microbiology ReviewsAbstract Since the invention of the first synthetic plastic, an estimated 12 billion metric tons of plastics have been manufactured, 70% of which was produced in the last 20 years. Plastic waste is placing new selective pressures on humans and the organisms we depend on, yet it also places new pressures on microorganisms as they compete ...
Ethan G Gates, Nathan Crook
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Scientific ReportsPyrolytic synergistic interactions, in which the production of pyrolyzates is enhanced or inhibited, commonly occur during the co-pyrolysis of different polymeric materials, such as plastics and biomass. Although these interactions can increase the yield
Wakana Adachi +4 more
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Advanced Materials Interfaces, EarlyView.Cornus mas L. seeds are transformed into a high‐performance biosorbent through chemical modification, effectively removing methylene blue from aqueous solutions. Comprehensive characterization and optimization reveal a maximum biosorption capacity of 71.71 mg g−1, establishing this sustainable, cost‐effective material as a promising solution for ...
Hakan Yıldız +2 more
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Exploring the Potential of Seaweed Derivatives for the Development of Biodegradable Plastics: A Comparative Study. [PDF]
Polymers (Basel), 2023 Wan Yahaya WA +5 more
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Advanced Materials Technologies, EarlyView.Parallel wiring of bioelectrochemical devices with conventional generators unexpectedly boosts output. A biophotovoltaic paired with a solar cell delivers up to 50% more power at low loads than their separate contributions; a plant microbial fuel cell shows similar current gains.
Valeria Marsaglia +4 more
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