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Review of Gastrointestinal Capsule Robots: Materials, Actuation, Diagnostics, and Therapeutics

Advanced Science, EarlyView.
This review examines gastrointestinal capsule robots through a systems engineering lens, covering shell materials, actuation and localization strategies, diagnostic modalities, therapeutic interventions, and commercialization status. By mapping the complete technological chain from fabrication to clinical deployment, this work identifies critical gaps ...
Zengsheng Li, Zhongguo Ren, Yiliang Lin, Xianfeng Xia, Tianlong Li, Kai Fung Chan, Philip Wai Yan Chiu, Wei Peng Yong, Mengmeng Sun   +8 more
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Smart Exploration of Perovskite Photovoltaics: From AI Driven Discovery to Autonomous Laboratories

Advanced Energy Materials, EarlyView.
In this review, we summarize the fundamentals of AI in automated materials science, and review AI applications in perovskite solar cells. Then, we sum up recent progress in AI‐guided manufacturing optimization, and highlight AI‐driven high‐throughput and autonomous laboratories.
Wenning Chen, Zheyu Zhang, Kelvian T. Mularso, Bonghyun Jo, Hyun Suk Jung   +4 more
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Effective Treatments for the Successful Establishment of Milkweed (Calotropis procera L.) under Water Deficit

Land, 2023
The application of superabsorbents to soils and seed coatings is a pre-sowing seed treatment method that is commonly used to improve early vigor and establish stability and uniformity under water deficit conditions.
Mojtaba Dolatkordestani, Mansour Taghvaei, Andrea Mastinu   +2 more
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Smart Functional Hydrogels: Emerging Platforms for Thermal and Electrochemical Energy Harvesting and Conversion Systems

ENERGY &ENVIRONMENTAL MATERIALS, EarlyView.
The hydrogel exhibits versatile functions, including efficient thermogalvanic conversion under a temperature difference, and acting as a cooling layer/forming a thermally conductive nanoactive composite for thermovoltaic conversion. Additionally, its self‐healing and self‐powered flexibility play a key role in energy storage systems. The growing demand 
Eunah Kang
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Synthesis and swelling behaviour of bentonite based superabsorbent polymer composite [PDF]

, 2012
This study, is about synthesis and swelling behavior of bentonite based superabsorbent polymer(SAP)camposite.The main objective of this research is to study the optimum condition of producing bentonite based SAP by determine the effect of amount of ...
Nur Sakinah, Abd Aziz
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Neurolathyrism in Sub‐Saharan Africa—Assessing the Neurotoxic Risks of Lathyrus sativus Amid Drought and Food Security Challenges

Food Safety and Health, EarlyView.
Representation of grass pea consumption in drought‐stricken sub‐Saharan Africa sustains nutrition, but excess β‐ODAP exposure due to multiple reasons triggers neurolathyrism, a progressive neurotoxic disorder. ABSTRACT Neurolathyrism is a progressive motor neuron disease due to the consumption of Lathyrus sativus (grass pea) over long periods.
Biruk Demisse Ayalew, Muhammad Umar, Pakeezah Tabasum, Maria Qadri, Talha Farooq, Eskeatnaf Yosef Getachew, Zemichael Getu Alemayehu, Eden Haile Hagos, Hailemariam Shimelis Gebeyehu, Hanna Tsehay Abebe, Nuradin Abdi Ali, David Chinaecherem Innocent, Temesgen Mamo Sharew   +12 more
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A bio-polymeric strategy for enhancing the strength, durability of concrete and shrinkage reduction

Scientific Reports
The formation of cracks in concrete is inevitable and often accelerated by inadequate curing. In many regions, the availability of potable water for external curing is limited, leading to improper curing practices and the development of shrinkage cracks.
Kunamineni Vijay, V. V. S. Sarma, Venkateswarlu Kuruva, A. Uday Kumar, Kemal Detu, Panga Narasimha Reddy   +5 more
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Effect of Superabsorbent Application under Different Irrigation Regimes on Photosynthetic Pigments in Cuminum cyminum and its Relation with Seed and Essential Oil Yield

Majallah-i ̒Ulum-i Bāghbānī, 2016
Introduction: Cumin, sometimes spelled cummin (Cuminum cyminum L.; Apiaceae), also known as Zeera is native from the East Mediterranean to India. Its seeds are used in the cuisines of many different cultures, and it is also used as a medicinal plant ...
A. Pirzad, R. Darvishzadeh, A. Hassani
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Superabsorbent Polymers

Progress in Polymer Science, 2022
Superabsorbent polymers (SAPs) play important roles in our daily life, as they are applied in products for hygiene, agriculture, construction, etc. The most successful commercially used types of SAPs are acrylate-based, which include poly(acrylic acid)s, poly(acrylamide)s, poly(acrylonitrile)s and their salts.
Chen, Jingying, Wu, Jing, Raffa, Patrizio, Picchioni, Francesco, Koning, Cor E.   +4 more
openaire   +1 more source

Innovations in polysaccharide‐based hydrogels in sustainable agriculture

Polymer International, EarlyView.
Polysaccharide‐based hydrogels are promising in sustainable agriculture, as these natural polymers have the ability to absorb water and nutrients and release them gradually in the soil, in addition to ensuring biodegradability and lower cost. However, some challenges still need to be overcome.
Marcia Leticia Monteiro Gomes, Josiély de Souza Martins, Cid Naudi Silva Campos, Dthenifer Cordeiro Santana, Rafael Felippe Ratke, Paulo Eduardo Teodoro, Edvani Curti Muniz, Edson Cavalcante Silva‐Filho, Josy Anteveli Osajima, Florisvaldo Clementino Santos Filho, Lucas Ferraz dos Santos, Maria Del Mar Orta Cuevas, Larissa Pereira Ribeiro Teodoro   +12 more
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