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Review of Thermally Activated Twisted Coiled Polymer Actuators: A Materials Science Perspective

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Thermally activated twisted and coiled polymer actuators (TCPAs) combine lightweight design, large deformation, and scalable fabrication for soft robotic and wearable applications. This review connects polymer structure, processing history, helix geometry, and thermomechanical characterization to actuator performance, highlighting current challenges in
Nadja Schenk, Lukas Benecke, Chokri Cherif, Johannes Mersch   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Laboratory growth of denitrifying water column microbial consortia from deep-sea shipwrecks in the northern Gulf of Mexico [version 3; referees: 2 approved]

F1000Research, 2018
Background: Shipwrecks serve as a rich source for novel microbial populations that have largely remained undiscovered. Low temperatures, lack of sunlight, and the availability of substrates derived from the shipwreck’s hull and cargo may provide an ...
Dhanya Haridas, Justin C. Biffinger, Thomas J. Boyd, Preston A. Fulmer, Leila J. Hamdan, Lisa A. Fitzgerald   +5 more
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Double‐Interpenetrating Composite Bioink for Multi‐Component 3D Bioprinting and Biofabrication

Advanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
Marine‐polysaccharides‐derived double interpenetrating network hydrogel‐based bioink, combining the attributes of physical and ionic crosslinking, enables room‐temperature bioprinting of mechanically defined structures that can be handled and are cytocompatible.
Fabian Tribukait‐Riemenschneider, V. Prasad Shastri   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

A marine Plankton-Plastic Predation Loop: selective grazing, excretion and reingestion of microplastics by the rotifer Brachionus plicatilis

Microplastics and Nanoplastics
Microplastics are pollutants of global concern, e.g. disturbing trophic interactions as an indigestible prey. While experimental studies show that some zooplankton ingest microplastics (MP), less is known about MP trophic interactions with rotifer ...
J. Rafael Bermúdez, Ruan Jolo, Peter W. Swarzenski, François Oberhänsli, Angus Taylor, Carlos Alonso, Marc Metian, Jens C. Nejstgaard   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

High reproductive synchrony of Acropora (Anthozoa: Scleractinia) in the Gulf of Aqaba, Red Sea [v1; ref status: indexed, http://f1000r.es/4yh]

F1000Research, 2015
Coral spawning in the northern Gulf of Aqaba has been reported to be asynchronous, making it almost unique when compared to other regions in the world.
Jessica Bouwmeester, Michael L. Berumen
doaj   +1 more source

Decellularized Extracellular Matrix (dECM) in Tendon Regeneration: A Comprehensive Review

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
Decellularized Extracellular Matrix (dECM) offers a promising solution by replicating the native tendon microenvironment and promoting regeneration. This review highlights advances in the decellularization methods, as well as their integration with emerging technologies and translational progress in tendon tissue engineering.
Kumaresan Sakthiabirami, Yeonwoo Park, Seong Kyeong Jo, Min Hee Kim, Jae Hwang Song   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diversity and Distribution of Sulfur Oxidation-Related Genes in Thioalkalivibrio, a Genus of Chemolithoautotrophic and Haloalkaliphilic Sulfur-Oxidizing Bacteria

Frontiers in Microbiology, 2019
Soda lakes are saline alkaline lakes characterized by high concentrations of sodium carbonate/bicarbonate which lead to a stable elevated pH (>9), and moderate to extremely high salinity. Despite this combination of extreme conditions, biodiversity in
Tom Berben, Lex Overmars, Dimitry Y. Sorokin, Dimitry Y. Sorokin, Gerard Muyzer   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ultrasensitive Detection of Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus Infections Using Multivalent DNA Nanostructure‐Enabled Lateral Flow Assay

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
A multivalent DNA nanostructure‐enabled lateral flow assay was developed for rapid, ultrasensitive detection of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) nucleocapsid protein. Designer net‐shaped DNA nanostructures (DNA‐Net) presenting PEDV‐specific aptamers achieved ~1000‐fold enhanced binding, enabling detection of viral copies with Ct ≤ 37.42 within 10
Saurabh Umrao, Akhila Naru, Dhanush Gandavadi, Mengxi Zheng, Saraswathi Lanka, Hyeongjun Cho, Chau Nguyen Minh Hoang, Jianqiang Zhang, Ying Fang, Xing Wang   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ten things to get right for marine conservation planning in the Coral Triangle [version 3; referees: 2 approved]

F1000Research, 2015
Systematic conservation planning increasingly underpins the conservation and management of marine and coastal ecosystems worldwide. Amongst other benefits, conservation planning provides transparency in decision-making, efficiency in the use of limited ...
Rebecca Weeks, Robert L. Pressey, Joanne R. Wilson, Maurice Knight, Vera Horigue, Rene A. Abesamis, Renerio Acosta, Jamaluddin Jompa   +7 more
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Integrated Visible Light and Oxidant Protection Through Multifunctional Sunscreens

Advanced Healthcare Materials, EarlyView.
High‐energy visible radiation (HEVR), although less energetic than UV light, penetrates deeper into the skin and contributes to photoaging, pigmentation disorders, and oxidative stress. The development of new HEVR‐targeted filters, therefore, represents not only a scientific challenge but also a pressing public health and cosmetic industry need.
Beatriz Peñín, Raúl Losantos, Ignacio Funes‐Ardoiz, Diego Sampedro   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source