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Published: 30 Oct 2024

Impact of Surface Modification of Hemp Fibers Using a Coupling Agent in Solvent on the Properties of Polyethylene Composites

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This study investigates the grafting of a coupling agent, maleic anhydride-grafted polyethylene (MAPE), onto hemp fibers in a 1,2,4-trichlorobenzene (TCB) solution, followed by an evaluation of the morphological, rheological, and mechanical properties of the resulting polyethylene composites containing 30% hemp. The SEM analysis revealed that a thin layer of MAPE formed on the surface of the modified fibers. This was further confirmed by the appearance of a MAPE degradation peak..

Review

Published: 22 Oct 2024

Review on Next-Gen Healthcare: The Role of MEMS and Nanomaterials in Enhancing Diagnostic and Therapeutic Outcomes

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The convergence of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and nanomaterials is transforming healthcare by enabling breakthroughs in diagnostics, drug delivery, and biosensing. This synergistic integration offers unprecedented precision, miniaturization, and biocompatibility, overcoming critical challenges in detecting disease markers and delivering therapies. MEMS-based devices, when combined with nanomaterials, achieve heightened sensitivity and specificity, allowing for early diagnosis and targeted treatments across various medical applications. From cancer detection to neurotransmitter monitoring for mental health..

Review

Published: 22 Oct 2024

Biofunctional applications of Chitosan in Dentistry – An Overview

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Chitosan due to its unique properties has attracted materials scientists globally to explore it for bio-dental applications. In dentistry, chitosan is also shown wide applications. The creation of effective biomaterials for the prevention and treatment of dental disorders is a challenge for researchers in the present scenario. The natural semi-synthetic polysaccharide based biomaterial Chitosan is obtained from the marine source chitin. Due to its peculiar characteristics, chitosan offers benefits in..

Article

Published: 18 Oct 2024

Preparation and Charcterisation of Acetate Cellulose Laurate Ester in Sodium Acetate/Zinc Chloride Systems

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The objective of this study was to explore the preparation and characterisation of acetate cellulose laurate ester in sodium acetate/zinc chloride systems. The cellulose used in the study was obtained from oil palm empty fruit bunch and oil palm frond. The characterization of both the isolated cellulose and the acetate cellulose laurate ester was carried out using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Differential thermogravimetric (DTG), and Thermogravimetric..

Editorial

Published: 10 Sep 2024

3D Printing of Biomaterials: Is It Disruptive or Destructive?

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Published: 29 Jul 2024

Translucency and Polymerization Ability of Contemporary Resin Composites

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Objective: The present study aimed to characterize the translucency and polymerization ability of commercially available contemporary resin composites. Methods: The resin composites considered in this study were Forma (Enamel, Body, and Dentin; Ultradent), Empress Direct (Enamel and Dentin; Ivoclar/Vivadent), Sirius-Z (Enamel and Dentin; DFL), and Orion (Enamel and Dentin; DFL). All photoactivation procedures were performed using the same light source (Valo Cordless, Ultradent, 20 s). The translucency parameter (TP) was..