In this work, montmorillonite (MMT) nanoclay and graphene quantum dots (GQDs) embedded poly (vinylidenefluoride-co-hexafluoropropylene) (PVDF-HFP) nanocomposite films were prepared using the solution-casting technique and characterized using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Scanning...

Recent complications on the use of polypropylene meshes for hernia repair has led to the development of meshes or films, which were based on resorbable polymers such as polycaprolactone (PCL), polylactic acid (PLA) and poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA). These materials are able to cr...

In the present study, a stable and more selective electrochemical sensor for catechol (CC) detection at magnetic molecularly imprinted polymer modified with green reduced graphene oxide modified glassy carbon electrode (MIP/rGO@Fe3O4/GCE). Two steps have been applied to achieve the imprintin...

Membrane technology is of great interest in various environmental and industrial applications, where membranes are used to separate different mixtures of gas, solid-gas, liquid-gas, liquid-liquid, or liquid-solid. In this context, nanocellulose (NC) membranes can be produced with predefined properties ...

This article reports a simple thermal annealing-assisted direct synthesis method to prepare copper oxide (CuO) nanoparticles incorporated in polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) films and a systematic study of their optical properties. CuO-PVA nanocomposite films are prepared with a different weight percentage...

It is sad but true that, as industrialization increases, a large number of hazardous gases are discharged into the environment, which can cause major health problems relating to respiratory disorders. Thus, to eliminate this pressing issue constant monitoring of air quality is mandatory...

This review offers an evaluation of research on the thermal reactive modification of polymer surfaces by infrared (IR) laser radiation with a major concern on highlighting and classifying ablative and non-ablative laser irradiations of polymer surfaces. The IR laser-induced reactive changes ...

In this study, open-cell porous bioceramics based on geopolymers were synthesized by the replica technique. The composition consisted of a mixture of metakaolin (MK) and hydroxyapatite (HA) that combined are suitable for application in bone tissue engineering. Metakaolin is a cheap natural&#...

Recent advances in the field of skin patches have promoted the development of wearable and implantable bioelectronics for long-term, continuous healthcare management and targeted therapy. However, the design of electronic skin (e-skin) patches with stretchable components is still challenging and ...

With the advancement of medical and digital technologies, smart skin adhesive patches have emerged as a key player for complex medical purposes. In particular, skin adhesive patches with integrated electronics have created an excellent platform for monitoring health conditions and intelligent...

Plant fibers are increasingly used in fabricating polymer composite components useful in the automotive, construction, and aerospace industries. This surge in the usage of plant fibers in different industries is owing to the improved understanding of the toxicity of synthetic fibers. It ...

In this work, the oxidation of a mixture of dimethyl ether (DME) and methyl formate (MF) was studied in both an aqueous electrochemical cell and a vapor-fed polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) utilizing a multi-metallic alloy catalyst, Pt3Pd3Sn2/C, discovered earlier by ...

A Vulcan XC72 carbon-supported Sn-based ternary metal catalyst (Pt3Pd3Sn2/C) was reported to have yielded the highest specific power density (90 mW mg-1 PGM) as compared to other catalysts tested for direct DME fuel cells. However, the micropores present in Vulcan XC72 limit fuel&#...

The electro-oxidation of urea (EOU) is a remarkable but challenging sustainable technology, which largely needs a reduced electro-chemical potential, that demonstrates the ability to remove a notable harmful material from wastewater and/or transform the excretory product of humans into treasure.&...

The determination of the catalyst's active phase helps improve the catalytic performance of the Fischer-Tropsch (FT) synthesis. Different phases of cobalt, including cobalt oxide, carbide, and metal, exist during the reaction. The content of each phase can affect the catalytic performance...

This study characterized laser-deposited CaTiO3 coats on several substrates by electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, and Raman spectra. The hydrolytic stability of such coats exposed to ambient air and immersed into culture and osteogenic media has been respectively assessed by X-ray photoelect...

Novel nanocomposites based on Poly (vinyl alcohol) (PVA), Chitosan (CS), Graphene quantum dots (GQDs) and iron oxide (Fe2O3) nanoparticles (NPs) have been synthesized by solution casting method. The structural mod-ifications and morphological studies were carried out by Fourier transform infrared ...

The introduction of a practical solar cell by Bell Laboratory, which had an efficiency of approximately 6%, signified photovoltaic technology as a potentially viable energy source. Continuous efforts have been made to increase power conversion efficiency (PCE). In the present review, the...

In spite of advanced research on functional colloidal inorganic nanoparticles and their reactivity, room temperature reactive interactions between two different colloids have remained challenging so far. Laser ablation of titanium monoxide and silicon monoxide in ethanol and water allows the gene...

Fabricating mechanically strong hydrogels that can withstand the conditions in internal tissues is a challenging task. We have designed hydrogels based on multicomponent systems by combining chitosan, starch/cellulose, PVA, and PEDOT:PSS via one-pot synthesis. The starch-based hydrogels were homogeneo...