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ZnO-loaded PVC microplastics increases soil Zn bioavailability and phytotoxicity

Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety
Agricultural plastic film mulches are major sources of macro- and microplastic pollution in agroecosystems. While metal additives such as zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZnO NPs) are commonly incorporated into plastics as ultraviolet (UV) protectants, their ...
Gupeng Li, Emily C. Cooledge, David R. Chadwick, Davey L. Jones   +3 more
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Research Regarding Manufacturing Process of an Electronic Hybrid Polymer Structure. Design and Technologies for Polymeric and Composites Products

Macromolecular Symposia, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT An electronic hybrid polymer structure represents a product that combines polymeric materials with electronic properties—by incorporating conductive materials (metals or conductive polymers) or through the interaction with organic semiconductors.
Beniamin Constantin Vălimăreanu, Constantin Gheorghe Opran   +1 more
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Harnessing microbial power to degrade hydrocarbon‐based plastics

mLife, EarlyView.
Abstract The growing global plastic waste crisis demands the development of urgent, effective, and sustainable solutions. While conventional recycling methods present intrinsic limitations, microbial biodegradation of plastic waste has emerged as a promising alternative.
Hui Li, Xuanyu Tao, Lina Sun, Aifen Zhou, Jizhong Zhou   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of methyl yellow concentrations on the optical properties of polyvinyl chloride-methyl yellow film as a radiation dosimeter

Nuclear Engineering and Technology
A dosimetry system's ability to monitor absorbed doses is crucial for the quality assurance and control of products that have been exposed to radiation.
Muhamad Yasin Yunus, Farah Nurlidar, Santoso Soekirno, Rizka Fitriana, Marrisa Arlinkha Ega Putri, Arif Rachmanto, Adam Tirta Kusuma   +6 more
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Melt and Cold Crystallization Behavior of Poly(Lactic Acid) With Different Molecular Weights and Its Influence on Mechanical, Viscoelastic, and Tribological Properties

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Modifying the crystallinity of PLA and its properties through annealing. ABSTRACT The melt and cold crystallization behavior of two PLA grades with different molecular weights was investigated using various DSC analyses. During isothermal melt crystallization, PLA with lower molecular weight exhibited faster crystallization kinetics across different ...
Rio M. Mungok, Joel Y. Vidua, Ulrich A. Handge   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Performance Evaluation of Compression‐Molded Recycled Mixed Plastic Fractions From Light Packaging

Polymer Engineering &Science, EarlyView.
Mixed HDPE/PP bottle‐cap waste was successfully processed through closed‐loop mechanical recycling. The recycled blends maintained stable thermal, rheological, and mechanical performance over multiple cycles, demonstrating the feasibility of valorizing heterogeneous polyolefin waste without advanced polymer separation.
Raquel Ortega, José Ramón Cárdenas, Rubén Paz, Pablo Bordón, Mario Monzón   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Impact of Packaging and Recycling Systems on Material Recirculation: A Stage‐Decomposition Model

Packaging Technology and Science, EarlyView.
A system‐level view emerges from decomposing recycling into four stages (participation, collection, sorting and process yield), diagnosing constraints and targeting interventions. Cumulative equivalent uses (CEUs) quantify long‐term retention, revealing marginal improvements at high baselines generate disproportionately larger gains than low‐baseline ...
Diogo Figueirinhas, Daniel Hellström, Henrik Pålsson, Yulia Vakulenko   +3 more
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Incorporation of Natural Antimicrobial Agents Into Thermoplastic Polymers for Food Applications: Strategies, Efficacy, Challenges and Future Directions

Packaging Technology and Science, EarlyView.
This graphical abstract summarizes the main strategies for incorporating natural antimicrobial agents into thermoplastic food packaging polymers, including melt processing, surface deposition, controlled release and chemical immobilization. It highlights the major classes of natural antimicrobials, key advantages such as microbial growth reduction and ...
Florence Akinmeye, Fabrice Gouanve, Fatima Zahra Jamal, Abdelkader Selmi, Sami Ghnimi   +4 more
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Actuation Strategies for Underwater Jet‐Propelled Soft Robots

Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT This review article examines jet‐propulsion mechanisms in underwater soft robotic systems, focusing exclusively on physically fabricated and experimentally validated robots. Covering research published from 2013 to 2025, this study classifies and evaluates jet‐propulsion robots based on their actuation mechanisms.
Angel Kitone, Mohammed Anteet, Pawandeep S. Matharu, Yara Almubarak   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Responsive nitric oxide‐releasing antibacterial materials for biofilm‐associated infections: Mechanisms, design strategies, and applications

Responsive Materials, EarlyView.
This review summarizes the recent progress in responsive NO‐releasing materials and their applications in biofilm‐associated infectious diseases. The design principles and response mechanisms are given to provide inspiration toward the future development of multi‐responsive NO‐releasing materials.
Wenyue Sun, Meiqi Li, Di Nan, Jiaqi Zhao, Yu Chen, Yao Gao, Shichen Zhang, Kirsten L. Van Landuyt, Manlin Qi   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source