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Alginate from seaweed and microbes: Sources, green extraction, functional properties, and food applications

Food Biomacromolecules, EarlyView.
Abstract Alginate, a renewable polysaccharide produced by brown seaweeds and selected bacterial species, has gained significant attention due to its tunable gelation behavior, biocompatibility, and wide utility in food, biomedical, and packaging applications.
Mehvish Habib, Sakshi Singh, Kulsum Jan, Khalid Bashir   +3 more
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An Investigation of the Relationship Between Central Bank Unconventional Monetary Policy and Bitcoin Activity

International Journal of Finance &Economics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This article investigates whether the unconventional monetary policy (UMP) measures pursued by the Federal Reserve, the Bank of England, the Bank of Japan, and the European Central Bank since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) are associated with an appetite for cryptocurrency.
Niamh Wylie, Martha O'Hagan‐Luff
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Microbiome and aging: Trajectories of microbiome age across human ecosystems and their systemic effects

iMeta, EarlyView.
Microbiome age (MA) has emerged as an innovative biomarker of biological aging, reflecting host aging trajectories through dynamic alterations in microbial composition, function, and host–microbe interactions across multiple body ecosystems. Diverse computational strategies—including traditional machine learning, deep learning, and multi‐omics ...
Zhexin Ni, Jiaojiao Xie, Zhichun Zhang, Keming Zhang, Jie Ding, Mingyang Chang, Ying Su, Yunan Zhang, Mingfei Yao, Chengyuan Wang, Yan Yan, Wenjie Fang, Hainv Gao, Xuecong Tian, Yangshuo Li, Xinlin Zhu, Wen Zhang, Wanqing Liao, Gaoyuan Xu, Guojing Chen, Xiaoyi Lv, Chaoqin Yu, Weihua Pan, Vadim Molodtsov, Lanjuan Li, Yue Gao, Wei Zhou   +26 more
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Maternal and infant gut microbiome

iMeta, EarlyView.
The maternal–infant continuum involves critical windows of host–microbiota co‐adaptation. Preconception, maternal and paternal microbiomes modulate immunity and reproduction. During pregnancy, a gut–placenta axis emerges, where microbial metabolites influence fetal growth or contribute to complications like gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM ...
Huidi Wang, Felicia Tin, Hui Chen, Fuxin Jiao, Min Wu, Shanshan Sun, Lisha Lin, Die Li, Huimin Zheng, Zhenxin Niu, Mengyao Lan, Bahtiyar Yilmaz, Johan G. Eriksson, Mengjia Wang, Andrew Macpherson, Jose C. Clemente, Jia Xu, Ri‐hua Xie, Xiaojiao Zheng, Tao Zhou, Jinfeng Wang, Wei Shen, Bing Huang, Xia Chen, Hai Li, Yan He   +25 more
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Surfactant Enhanced Bioremediation of Saline Diesel Contaminated Water by a Novel Bacterial Halophilic Consortium

Journal of Surfactants and Detergents, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The use of microorganisms is an evolving method for the degradation of hydrocarbon contaminants. In this aim, halophilic hydrocarbon degrading bacteria were isolated from oil contaminated soil in Tunisia. A lipopeptide biosurfactant produced by Bacillus subtilis SPB1 was tested to increase diesel biodegradation along with co‐inoculation with ...
Inès Mnif, Dhouha Ghribi
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Recent Advances in Conductive Rubber Composites: Progress, Challenges, and Emerging Opportunities

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, EarlyView.
This study reviews the recent advances in conductive rubber composites, focusing on key aspects such as material selection, conductive mechanisms, interfacial engineering, processing methods, vulcanization strategies, and practical applications. It also discusses current challenges and highlights emerging directions that are shaping the development of ...
Lu Yin, Ali Vahidifar, Steven Yu, Boxin Zhao   +3 more
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Chemically and Mechanically Recyclable Polyolefins Incorporating Covalent Adaptable Networks

Macromolecular Rapid Communications, EarlyView.
Low‐molecular‐weight polypropylene is converted into a crosslinked polyolefin containing a covalently adaptable network. The semicrystalline material remains melt‐processable and mechanically recyclable. Its thermal and mechanical properties are comparable to commercial polyolefins.
Andrii Tiiara, Bernadine Daichendt, Sergiy Minko, Olga Kuksenok, Igor Luzinov   +4 more
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A Review of Advances in Composite Materials, Structural Optimization, and Machine Learning for Wind Turbine Blades: Challenges and Future Perspectives

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
Overview of the holistic engineering lifecycle and core research pillars for wind turbine blades. ABSTRACT This paper reviews recent advancements across the lifecycle of wind turbine blades, focusing on three interconnected areas: advanced composites, structural optimization, and machine learning (ML) diagnostics. In materials, we highlight progress in
Kemal Hasirci, Denizhan Yavas, Alaeddin Burak Irez   +2 more
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Second‐Life Thermoset Manufacturing via Mild Solvolysis of Epoxy‐Matrix Composites and Wet‐Laid Mat Production

Polymer Composites, EarlyView.
From end‐of‐life pultruded CFRP profiles (1) to second life composites (7) through mild solvolysis (2,3), wet‐laid nonwoven mat fabrication (4), resin impregnation (5), and compression molding (6). ABSTRACT The growing use of carbon fiber–reinforced thermosets has led to the accumulation of significant composite waste, posing environmental and economic
Ehsan Zolfaghari, Fabian Rechsteiner, Violetta Schumm, Emanuela Muscolino, Sabina Alessi, Nadka Tz. Dintcheva, Clelia Dispenza   +6 more
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Recent advances in Joule‐heating synthesis of functional nanomaterials for photo and electrocatalysis

PhotoMat, EarlyView.
This paper presents a comprehensive overview of recent advancements in Joule‐heating synthesis of photo and electrocatalysts, emphasizing its benefits and applications. The objective is to offer an effective strategy for enhancing the diversity and performance of catalytic materials.
Jiaqi Li, Laiyu Luo, Siyu Wang, Haojie Song, Baojiang Jiang   +4 more
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