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Experimental Study on Bond Behavior of FRP-Concrete Interface in Hygrothermal Environment

X. H. Zheng,  P. Y. Huang,  X. Y. Guo,  J. L. Huang, 
  • First Published: 29 December 2016
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Alginate: Current Use and Future Perspectives in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Applications

Marta Szekalska,  Agata Puciłowska,  Emilia Szymańska,  Patrycja Ciosek,  Katarzyna Winnicka, 
  • First Published: 28 December 2016
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Plasma Treatment of Agave Fiber Powder and Its Effect on the Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Composites Based on Polyethylene

Florentino Soriano Corral,  Luis Antonio Calva Nava,  Ernesto Hernández Hernández,  José Francisco Hernández Gámez,  María Guadalupe Neira Velázquez,  María Isabel Montalvo Sierra,  Pablo González Morones,  Ramón Enrique Díaz De León Gómez, 
  • First Published: 27 December 2016
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Use of Oxalic-Acid-Modified Stellerite for Improving the Filter Capability of PM2.5 of Paper Composed of Bamboo Residues

Hua Chen,  Jian Lou,  Fei Yang,  Jia-nan Zhou,  Yan Zhang,  Huabo Yao, 
  • First Published: 27 December 2016
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Kinetic Analysis of the Thermal Decomposition of Latex Foam according to Thermogravimetric Analysis

Hongwei Fan,  Yongliang Chen,  Dongmei Huang,  Guoqin Wang, 
  • First Published: 26 December 2016
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Impact of Hydrolyzed Whey Protein on the Molecular Interactions and Cross-Linking Density in Whey Protein Isolate-Based Films

Markus Schmid,  Sandra Pröls,  Daniel M. Kainz,  Felicia Hammann,  Andreas Stäbler, 
  • First Published: 21 December 2016
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In Situ Carbon Coated LiNi0.5Mn1.5O4 Cathode Material Prepared by Prepolymer of Melamine Formaldehyde Resin Assisted Method

Wei Yang,  Haifeng Dang,  Shengzhou Chen,  Hanbo Zou,  Zili Liu,  Jing Lin,  Weiming Lin, 
  • First Published: 19 December 2016
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Synthesis of Poly(styrene-acrylates-acrylic acid) Microspheres and Their Chemical Composition towards Colloidal Crystal Films

Luis A. Ríos-Osuna,  Angel Licea-Claverie,  F. Paraguay-Delgado,  Norma A. Cortez-Lemus, 
  • First Published: 18 December 2016
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Surface Modification of Asymmetric Polysulfone/Polyethylene Glycol Membranes by DC Ar-Glow Discharge Plasma

Chalad Yuenyao,  Thawat Chittrakarn,  Yutthana Tirawanichakul,  Suksawat Sirijarukul, 
  • First Published: 18 December 2016
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Investigation of Indoor Stability Testing of Polymer Solar Cell

Pelin Kavak,  Elif Alturk Parlak, 
  • First Published: 15 December 2016
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Sulfonated Magnetic Nanocomposite Based on Reactive PGMA-MAn Copolymer@Fe3O4 Nanoparticles: Effective Removal of Cu(II) Ions from Aqueous Solutions

Reza Hasanzadeh,  Peyman Najafi Moghadam,  Naeimeh Bahri-Laleh,  Ehsan Nazarzadeh Zare, 
  • First Published: 12 December 2016
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Effect of Chloride on Tensile and Bending Capacities of Basalt FRP Mesh Reinforced Cementitious Thin Plates under Indoor and Marine Environments

Yan Xie,  Kunhua Guan,  Lin Lai, 
  • First Published: 07 December 2016
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Mechanical Behavior and Chloride Penetration of Precracked Reinforced Concrete Beams with Externally Bonded CFRP Exposed to Marine Environment

Yan Xie,  Kunhua Guan,  Lei Zhan,  Qichen Wang, 
  • First Published: 07 December 2016
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Effect of Temperature Variation on Bond Characteristics between CFRP and Steel Plate

Shan Li,  Tao Zhu,  Yiyan Lu,  Xiaojin Li, 
  • First Published: 04 December 2016
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Polyvinylpolypyrrolidone Supported Brønsted Acidic Catalyst for Esterification

Song Wang,  Chengcheng Tian, 
  • First Published: 04 December 2016
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Synthesis, Optimization, Property, Characterization, and Application of Dialdehyde Cross-Linking Guar Gum

Tang Hongbo,  Li Yanping,  Zhang Wen,  Dong Siqing, 
  • First Published: 01 December 2016
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Modification of Leather Split by In Situ Polymerization of Acrylates

Weixing Xu,  Jianfei Zhou,  Ya’nan Wang,  Bi Shi, 
  • First Published: 01 December 2016
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Laser-Based Joining of Thermoplastics to Metals: Influence of Varied Ambient Conditions on Joint Performance and Microstructure

Klaus Schricker,  Martin Stambke,  Jean Pierre Bergmann,  Kevin Bräutigam, 
  • First Published: 24 November 2016
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Biocompatible and Biodegradable Ultrafine Nanoparticles of Poly(Methyl Methacrylate-co-Methacrylic Acid) Prepared via Semicontinuous Heterophase Polymerization: Kinetics and Product Characterization

Henned Saade,  María de Lourdes Guillén,  Judith Cabello Romero,  Jesús Cepeda,  Anna Ilyna,  Salvador Fernández,  Francisco Javier Enríquez-Medrano,  Raúl Guillermo López, 
  • First Published: 22 November 2016
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Hierarchical Structured Polymeric Materials in Nanotechnology

Xiao Gong,  Tairong Kuang,  Yiwen Li,  Xiaohong Hu,  Ming Zhang, 
  • First Published: 21 November 2016
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Synthesis and Characterization of Molecular Imprinting Polymer Microspheres of Cinnamic Acid: Extraction of Cinnamic Acid from Spiked Blood Plasma

Alvin Leong Joke Chow,  Showkat Ahmad Bhawani, 
  • First Published: 20 November 2016
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Processing of Polypropylene-Organic Montmorillonite Nanocomposite by Equal Channel Multiangular Extrusion

V. A. Beloshenko,  A. V. Voznyak,  Yu. V. Voznyak,  L. A. Novokshonova,  V. G. Grinyov,  V. G. Krasheninnikov, 
  • First Published: 17 November 2016
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Antibacterial Additive for Polystyrene Based on Silver Nanoparticles Supported on Titanium Dioxide

Miguel A. Waldo-Mendoza,  Lucía Martínez-Jothar,  Socorro Oros-Ruiz,  E. G. Villabona-Leal,  Luis Manuel Céspedes-Covarrubias,  Zoe V. Quiñones-Jurado,  Eduardo Ortega,  Elías Pérez, 
  • First Published: 16 November 2016
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Synthesis of High cis-Polybutadiene in Styrene Solution with Neodymium-Based Catalysts: Towards the Preparation of HIPS and ABS via In Situ Bulk Polymerization

Ramón Díaz de León,  Florentino Soriano Corral,  Francisco Javier Enríquez-Medrano,  Gabriela Bosques Ibarra,  Patricia de León Martínez,  Francisco Hernández Gámez,  Héctor Ricardo López-González,  Luis Francisco Ramos de Valle, 
  • First Published: 14 November 2016
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Effect of Die Head Temperature at Compounding Stage on the Degradation of Linear Low Density Polyethylene/Plastic Film Waste Blends after Accelerated Weathering

S. M. Al-Salem,  N. M. Al-Dousari,  G. Joseph Abraham,  M. Aromin D’Souza,  O. A. Al-Qabandi,  W. Al-Zakri, 
  • First Published: 13 November 2016
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Chitosan-Based Coating with Antimicrobial Agents: Preparation, Property, Mechanism, and Application Effectiveness on Fruits and Vegetables

Yage Xing,  Qinglian Xu,  Xingchen Li,  Cunkun Chen,  Li Ma,  Shaohua Li,  Zhenming Che,  Hongbin Lin, 
  • First Published: 10 November 2016
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Recent Advances in Cellulose-Based Materials: Synthesis, Characterization, and Their Applications

Xue-Ming Zhang,  Ming-Guo Ma,  Jun Yang,  Zhouyang Xiang,  Jie-Fang Zhu,  Yatimah Alias, 
  • First Published: 07 November 2016
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Upgrading Electrical, Mechanical, and Chemical Properties of CNTs/Polybond® Nanocomposites: Pursuit of Electroconductive Structural Polymer Nanocomplexes

Muhammad Sarfraz, 
  • First Published: 31 October 2016
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Effect of Elastomeric Nanoparticles on Polystyrene/Organic Nanocomposites

Sungwon Ma,  Yonathan Thio, 
  • First Published: 30 October 2016
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PLA and PP Composite Nonwoven with Antimicrobial Activity for Filtration Applications

Marta Łatwińska,  Jadwiga Sójka-Ledakowicz,  Jerzy Chruściel,  Maciej Piórkowski, 
  • First Published: 26 October 2016
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Antibacterial Nanocomposites Based on Fe3O4–Ag Hybrid Nanoparticles and Natural Rubber-Polyethylene Blends

Thanh Dung Ngo,  Thi My Hanh Le,  The Huu Nguyen,  Thien Vuong Nguyen,  Tuan Anh Nguyen,  Trong Lu Le,  Thi Thai Nguyen,  Thi Thanh Van Tran,  Thi Bich Thao Le,  Ngoc Hai Doan, 
  • First Published: 24 October 2016
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Influence of Monomer Concentration on the Morphologies and Electrochemical Properties of PEDOT, PANI, and PPy Prepared from Aqueous Solution

Shalini Kulandaivalu,  Zulkarnain Zainal,  Yusran Sulaiman, 
  • First Published: 24 October 2016
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A Photochromic Copolymer Hydrogel Contact Lens: From Synthesis to Application

Xiaoli Yang,  Limin Huang,  Lihua Zhou,  Hao Xu,  Zihan Yi, 
  • First Published: 19 October 2016
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Application of CMC as Thickener on Nanoemulsions Based on Olive Oil: Physical Properties and Stability

C. Arancibia,  R. Navarro-Lisboa,  R. N. Zúñiga,  S. Matiacevich, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2016
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Polylactic Acid Based Nanocomposites: Promising Safe and Biodegradable Materials in Biomedical Field

Lili Sha,  Zhaofeng Chen,  Zhou Chen,  Aili Zhang,  Zhaogang Yang, 
  • First Published: 18 October 2016
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Deposition of Ibuprofen Crystals on Hydroxypropyl Cellulose/Polyacrylamide Gel: Experimental and Mathematic Modeling Releasing

Claudia Alicia Castillo-Miranda,  Ana Beatriz Morales-Cepeda,  Carlos Fernando Castro-Guerrero,  Homero Salas-Papayanopolos,  Hugo Alberto Velasco-Ocejo,  Jorge Alberto González-Sánchez,  Ulises Paramo-Garcia,  Hugo De Alva-Salazar, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2016
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Phospholipid Adsorption Polymeric Materials for Detection of Xylazine and Metabolite in Blood and Urine

Xue Gao,  Hao Guo,  Chaokang Gu, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2016
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Influence of the Initial Fiber Orientation on the Weld Strength in Welding of Glass Fiber Reinforced Thermoplastics

Isabel Fiebig,  Volker Schoeppner, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2016
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Effects of Organomontmorillonite Content on Morphology and Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Poly(2,6-dimethyl-1,4-phenylene oxide)/Polyamide-66 Nanocomposites

Kunxiao Yang,  Chunling Xin,  Ying Huang,  Lilong Jiang,  Yadong He, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2016
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Microwave-Assisted Synthesis of Chitosan/Polyvinyl Alcohol Silver Nanoparticles Gel for Wound Dressing Applications

Nguyen Thi Hiep,  Huynh Chan Khon,  Vo Van Thanh Niem,  Vo Van Toi,  Tran Ngoc Quyen,  Nguyen Dai Hai,  Mai Ngoc Tuan Anh, 
  • First Published: 11 October 2016
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Development of Bioadhesive Microspheres for Oral Bioavailability Enhancement of Berberine Hydrochloride

Ye Zhang,  Hongming Liu, 
  • First Published: 10 October 2016
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Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of the Butt Joint in High Density Polyethylene Pipe

Pashupati Pokharel,  Yoonsang Kim,  Sunwoong Choi, 
  • First Published: 04 October 2016
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Constructing Functional Ionic Membrane Surface by Electrochemically Mediated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization

Fen Ran,  Dan Li,  Jiayu Wu, 
  • First Published: 29 September 2016
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Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Microporous Polyurethanes Modified with Reduced Graphene Oxide

Michał Strankowski,  Damian Włodarczyk,  Łukasz Piszczyk,  Justyna Strankowska, 
  • First Published: 29 September 2016
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Enhancing Stability of Thin-Walled Short Steel Channel Using CFRP under Eccentric Compression

Hongyuan Tang,  Canjun Wang,  Ruijiao Wang, 
  • First Published: 28 September 2016
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Bio-Based Polyols from Seed Oils for Water-Blown Rigid Polyurethane Foam Preparation

Paweena Ekkaphan,  Sarintip Sooksai,  Nuanphun Chantarasiri,  Amorn Petsom, 
  • First Published: 28 September 2016
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Bacteriostatic Substrate by Conductivity Method and Electric Spark Discharge Method Combined with Electrospinning for Silver Dressing

Kuo-Hsiung Tseng,  Chaur-Yang Chang,  Meng-Yun Chung,  Ya-Lan Tang, 
  • First Published: 27 September 2016
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Reaction Behavior of Cellulose in the Homogeneous Esterification of Bagasse Modified with Phthalic Anhydride in Ionic Liquid 1-Allyl-3-methylimidazium Chloride

Hui-Hui Wang,  Xue-Qin Zhang,  Piao Long,  Ai-Ping Zhang,  Chuan-Fu Liu,  Run-Cang Sun, 
  • First Published: 26 September 2016
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Effect of Modification with Various Epoxide Compounds on Mechanical, Thermal, and Coating Properties of Epoxy Resin

Alaaddin Cerit,  Mustafa Esen Marti,  Ulku Soydal,  Suheyla Kocaman,  Gulnare Ahmetli, 
  • First Published: 20 September 2016
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Fish Collagen Promotes the Expression of Genes Related to Osteoblastic Activity

Mark Luigi Fabian Capati,  Ayako Nakazono,  Kohei Yamamoto,  Kouji Sugimoto,  Kajiro Yanagiguchi,  Shizuka Yamada,  Yoshihiko Hayashi, 
  • First Published: 20 September 2016

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Synthesis and Controlled Release Behavior of Biodegradable Polymers with Pendant Ibuprofen Group

Heying Deng,  Jihua Song,  Akoda Komlan Elom,  Junlian Xu,  Zhihui Fan,  Chang Zheng,  Yumeng Xing,  Kuilin Deng, 
  • First Published: 20 September 2016
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Thermal Measurements on Polymeric Epoxy-Expandable Graphite Material

Joseph Asante,  Fortunate Modiba,  Bonex Mwakikunga, 
  • First Published: 19 September 2016
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Discussion of a Coupled Strength Attenuation Model for GFRP Composites in Hydrothermal Environments

Wei Chen,  Yongxin Yang,  Biao Li, 
  • First Published: 15 September 2016
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Crystallization and Mechanical Properties of Polypropylene under Processing-Relevant Cooling Conditions with respect to Isothermal Holding Time

Christopher Fischer,  Dietmar Drummer, 
  • First Published: 15 September 2016
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Synthesis of Potato Starch-Acrylic-Acid Hydrogels by Gamma Radiation and Their Application in Dye Adsorption

Md. Murshed Bhuyan,  Nirmal Chandra Dafader,  Kazuhiro Hara,  Hirotaka Okabe,  Yoshiki Hidaka,  Md. Mizanur Rahman,  Mohammad Mizanur Rahman Khan,  Nazia Rahman, 
  • First Published: 15 September 2016
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Investigation of Mechanical Properties of Basalt Particle-Filled SMC Composites

Kadir Cavdar,  Mahmut Bingol, 
  • First Published: 07 September 2016
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A Modified Model for Deflection Calculation of Reinforced Concrete Beam with Deformed GFRP Rebar

Minkwan Ju,  Hongseob Oh,  Junhyun Lim,  Jongsung Sim, 
  • First Published: 06 September 2016
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A Comparative Study of AlCl3 and FeCl2-Modified TiCl4/MgCl2/THF Catalytic System in the Presence of Hydrogen for Ethylene Polymerization

Thanyathorn Niyomthai,  Aniroot Ratchadaphet,  Bunjerd Jongsomjit,  Piyasan Praserthdam, 
  • First Published: 06 September 2016
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The Influence of Irradiation and Accelerated Aging on the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of the Graphene Oxide/Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene Nanocomposites

Guodong Huang,  Zifeng Ni,  Guomei Chen,  Yongwu Zhao, 
  • First Published: 05 September 2016
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A Kinetic and Mechanismic Study of Plasma-Induced Degradation of Monochloropropionic Acids in Water by Means of Anodic Contact Glow Discharge Electrolysis

Haiming Yang,  Xiaotong Zhao,  Baigang An,  Lixiang Li,  Shaoyan Wang,  Maowei Ju, 
  • First Published: 31 August 2016
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Synthesis of Functional Polyester Based on Polylactic Acid and Its Effect on PC12 Cells after Coupling with Small Peptides

Na Qiang,  Shuo Tang,  Xiang Liao,  Hao Liang,  Fang Xie,  Ji-xiang Zhu, 
  • First Published: 30 August 2016
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Photodegradation of UHMWPE Compounded with Annatto and Beetroot Extracts

Alexandre Rangel de Sousa,  Géssica Patrícia Dornas,  Isadora Cota Carvalho,  Renata Francisca da Silva Santos, 
  • First Published: 29 August 2016
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Homogeneous Modification of Sugarcane Bagasse by Graft Copolymerization in Ionic Liquid for Oil Absorption Application

Ming-Jie Chen,  Xue-Qin Zhang,  Chuan-Fu Liu,  Qing-Shan Shi, 
  • First Published: 29 August 2016
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Functional Polymeric Materials Based on Cellulose

Haisong Qi,  Ang Lu,  Qingbin Zheng,  Quanling Yang, 
  • First Published: 25 August 2016
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Synthesis and Characterization of Polycarbonate Copolymers Containing Benzoyl Groups on the Side Chain for Scratch Resistance

Hohyoun Jang,  Jaeseong Ha,  Jiho Yoo,  Jaeseung Pyo,  Kunyoung Choi,  Chaekyun Lee,  Taewook Ryu,  Sungkwun Lee,  Whangi Kim, 
  • First Published: 22 August 2016
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Surface Modification of Electrospun PVDF/PAN Nanofibrous Layers by Low Vacuum Plasma Treatment

Fatma Yalcinkaya,  Baturalp Yalcinkaya,  Adam Pazourek,  Jana Mullerova,  Martin Stuchlik,  Jiri Maryska, 
  • First Published: 16 August 2016
Editorial
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Stimuli-Responsive Polymers: Design, Synthesis, Characterization, and Applications

Dong Wang,  Matthew D. Green,  Kai Chen,  Chalongrat Daengngam,  Yohei Kotsuchibashi, 
  • First Published: 10 August 2016
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Stereocontrol of Methyl Methacrylate during Photoinduced Nitroxide-Mediated Polymerization in the Presence of Photosensitive Alkoxyamine

Juahui Su,  Xiaoxuan Liu,  Maijun Li,  Ting Zhang,  Yanyan Cui, 
  • First Published: 07 August 2016
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Azobenzene-Based Gel Coated Fibre Bragg Grating Sensor for Moisture Measurement

Mohammed Moniruzzaman,  John Rock, 
  • First Published: 07 August 2016
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[MG49-LiClO4]:[TiO2-SiO2] Polymer Electrolytes: In Situ Preparation and Characterization

Oon Lee Kang,  Azizan Ahmad,  Nur Hasyareeda Hassan,  Usman Ali Rana, 
  • First Published: 04 August 2016
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Nanodeserts: A Conjecture in Nanotechnology to Enhance Quasi-Photosynthetic CO2 Absorption

Wenfeng Wang,  Xi Chen,  Yifan Zhang,  Jianjun Yu,  Tianyi Ma,  Zhihan Lv,  Jing Zhang,  Fanyu Zeng,  Hui Zou, 
  • First Published: 26 July 2016
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Modeling Based Characterization of Thermorheological Properties of Polyurethane ESTANE™

Ehsan Ghobadi,  Rakulan Sivanesapillai,  Jana Musialak,  Holger Steeb, 
  • First Published: 25 July 2016
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Homogeneous Esterification of Cellulose in the Mixture N-Butylpyridinium Chloride/Dimethylsulfoxide

Lahcen El Hamdaoui,  Mohammed El Moussaouiti,  Said Gmouh, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2016
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Attapulgite Nanofiber-Cellulose Nanocomposite with Core-Shell Structure for Dye Adsorption

Xiaoyu Chen,  Xiaoxue Song,  Yihe Sun, 
  • First Published: 18 July 2016
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Photoinduced Copolymerization of APMP-MMA: The Role of Reactive Hindered Amine APMP

Ting Zhang,  Liuwa Fu,  Zhikang Chen,  Yanyan Cui,  Xiaoxuan Liu, 
  • First Published: 04 July 2016
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Characterization and Optical and Dielectric Properties of Polyvinyl Chloride/Silica Nanocomposites Films

T. Abdel-Baset,  M. Elzayat,  S. Mahrous, 
  • First Published: 03 July 2016
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Effect of the Volume Fraction of Jute Fiber on the Interlaminar Shear Stress and Tensile Behavior Characteristics of Hybrid Glass/Jute Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composite Bar for Concrete Structures

Chan-Gi Park, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2016
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Waste Composite Sensor Designed by Cellulose and Activated Carbon as Ethylene Absorber

S. Ummartyotin,  C. Pechyen, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2016
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Cross-Linkable Epoxidized Maleinated Castor Oil: A Renewable Resin Alternative to Unsaturated Polyesters

Yeşim Müge Şahin,  Gökhan Çaylı,  Jesmi Çavuşoğlu,  Emre Tekay,  Sinan Şen, 
  • First Published: 30 June 2016
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Optimization of Process Parameters for ε-Polylysine Production by Response Surface Methods

Maxiaoqi Zhu,  Zhicai Zhang,  Yiqiuyi Liu,  Feng Wang,  Lili Xia,  Jianwei Xia,  Hongming Guo, 
  • First Published: 28 June 2016
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Long-Chain Alkylimidazolium Ionic Liquid Functionalization of Cellulose Nanofibers and Their Embedding in HDPE Matrix

Catalin Croitoru,  Silvia Patachia, 
  • First Published: 28 June 2016
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Competitive Fixed-Bed Adsorption of Pb(II), Cu(II), and Ni(II) from Aqueous Solution Using Chitosan-Coated Bentonite

Wan-Chi Tsai,  Mark Daniel G. de Luna,  Hanna Lee P. Bermillo-Arriesgado,  Cybelle M. Futalan,  James I. Colades,  Meng-Wei Wan, 
  • First Published: 28 June 2016
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Eggshell and Bacterial Cellulose Composite Membrane as Absorbent Material in Active Packaging

S. Ummartyotin,  P. Pisitsak,  C. Pechyen, 
  • First Published: 23 June 2016
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Synthesis, Properties, and In Vitro Hydrolytic Degradation of Poly(d,l-lactide-co-glycolide-co-ε-caprolactone)

Yixiu Liu,  Xizhuang Bai,  A. Liang, 
  • First Published: 20 June 2016
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Effect of Different Nucleating Agents on the Crystallization of Ziegler-Natta Isotactic Polypropylene

Felipe Avalos-Belmontes,  Luis Francisco Ramos-deValle,  Adriana Berenice Espinoza-Martínez,  Juan Guillermo Martínez-Colunga,  Eduardo Ramírez-Vargas,  Saul Sánchez-Valdés,  Jose Carlos Ortíz-Cisneros,  Esperanza Elizabeth Martínez-Segovia,  Flora Itzel Beltrán-Ramírez, 
  • First Published: 16 June 2016
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Preparation and Application of Cationic Modified Cellulose Fibrils as a Papermaking Additive

Yanhong Gao,  Qun Li,  Yu Shi,  Ruitao Cha, 
  • First Published: 15 June 2016
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Bottom-Up Fabrication of PEG Brush on Poly(dimethylsiloxane) for Antifouling Surface Construction

Junmei Tang,  Yuemei Han,  Hao Chen,  Quankui Lin, 
  • First Published: 15 June 2016
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Synthesis of Highly Sulfonated Poly(arylene ether) Containing Multiphenyl for Proton Exchange Membrane Materials

Yi-Chiang Huang,  Ruei-Hong Tai,  Hsu-Feng Lee,  Po-Hsun Wang,  Ram Gopal,  Chun-Che Lee,  Mei-Ying Chang,  Wen-Yao Huang, 
  • First Published: 14 June 2016
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Optimization and Prediction of Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Graphene/LLDPE Nanocomposites by Using Artificial Neural Networks

P. Noorunnisa Khanam,  MA AlMaadeed,  Sumaaya AlMaadeed,  Suchithra Kunhoth,  M. Ouederni,  D. Sun,  A. Hamilton,  Eileen Harkin Jones,  Beatriz Mayoral, 
  • First Published: 13 June 2016
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Protein Adsorption on Hybrids of Thermoresponsive Polymers and Single-Walled Carbon Nanotubes

Kazuo Umemura,  Katsuki Izumi,  Yoshikazu Kumashiro,  Shusuke Oura,  Teruo Okano, 
  • First Published: 09 June 2016
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Effect of Microwave Radiation on the Synthesis of Poly(3-hexylthiophene) and the Subsequent Photovoltaic Performance of CdS/P3HT Solar Cells

C. H. García-Escobar,  M. E. Nicho,  Hailin Hu,  G. Alvarado-Tenorio,  P. Altuzar-Coello,  G. Cadenas-Pliego,  D. Hernández-Martínez, 
  • First Published: 05 June 2016
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Composites and Nanocomposites Based on Renewable and Sustainable Materials

Matheus Poletto,  Heitor Luiz Ornaghi Júnior,  P. M. Visakh,  Yoshihiko Arao, 
  • First Published: 02 June 2016
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Water Properties of Soft Contact Lenses: A Comparative Near-Infrared Study of Two Hydrogel Materials

Jelena Munćan,  Ivana Mileusnić,  Jovana Šakota Rosić,  Aleksandra Vasić-Milovanović,  Lidija Matija, 
  • First Published: 01 June 2016
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Combinational Effect of Cell Adhesion Biomolecules and Their Immobilized Polymer Property to Enhance Cell-Selective Adhesion

Rio Kurimoto,  Kei Kanie,  Naokazu Idota,  Mitsuo Hara,  Shusaku Nagano,  Takehiko Tsukahara,  Yuji Narita,  Hiroyuki Honda,  Masanobu Naito,  Mitsuhiro Ebara,  Ryuji Kato, 
  • First Published: 31 May 2016
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Effect of Acetate Group Content in Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate Copolymer on Properties of Composite Based on Low Density Polyethylene and Polyamide-6

Nhi Dinh Bui,  Ngo Dinh Vu,  Thao Thi Minh,  Huong Thi Thanh Dam,  Regina Romanovna Spiridonova,  Semenovich Alexandr Sirotkin, 
  • First Published: 26 May 2016
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Magnetically Triggered Monodispersed Nanocomposite Fabricated by Microfluidic Approach for Drug Delivery

O. Yassine,  E. Q. Li,  A. Alfadhel,  A. Zaher,  M. Kavaldzhiev,  S. T. Thoroddsen,  J. Kosel, 
  • First Published: 26 May 2016
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Adsorption of Polyvinylpyrrolidone over the Silica Surface: As Affected by Pretreatment of Adsorbent and Molar Mass of Polymer Adsorbate

Laila M. Al-Harbi,  Samia A. Kosa,  Musa K. Baloch,  Qaisar A. Bhatti,  El-Sayed El-Badawey H. El-Mossalamy, 
  • First Published: 24 May 2016
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Preparation and Characterization of a Bioartificial Polymeric Material: Bilayer of Cellulose Acetate-PVA

Andrés Bernal-Ballén,  Ivo Kuritka,  Petr Saha, 
  • First Published: 24 May 2016
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Extraction and Hydrophobic Modification of Cotton Stalk Bark Fiber

Ya-Yu Li,  Guang-Ming Du,  Xin-Jie Feng,  Ya-Wei Mu,  De-Qiang Li, 
  • First Published: 24 May 2016
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Synthesis and Characterization of Uniform Spherical Nanoporous TiO2 Aerogel Templated by Cellulose Alcohol-Gel with Enhanced Photocatalytic Activity

Zhiming Liu,  Peng Wu,  Shaoli Yang,  Haiying Wang,  Chunde Jin, 
  • First Published: 24 May 2016
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A Study on Physical Performance for Poly(L-lactic acid) in Addition to Layered Strontium Phenylphosphonate

Yan-Hua Zhang,  Yan-Hua Cai, 
  • First Published: 22 May 2016
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Self-Shrinkage Behaviors of Waste Paper Fiber Reinforced Cement Paste considering Its Self-Curing Effect at Early-Ages

Zhengwu Jiang,  Xiuyan Guo,  Wenting Li,  Qing Chen, 
  • First Published: 19 May 2016
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Influence of Cellulose on the Mechanical and Thermal Stability of ABS Plastic Composites

K. Crews,  C. Huntley,  D. Cooley,  B. Phillips,  M. Curry, 
  • First Published: 19 May 2016
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Effect of Reinforcement of Hydrophobic Grade Banana (Musa ornata) Bark Fiber on the Physicomechanical Properties of Isotactic Polypropylene

Md. Mamunur Rashid,  Sabrin A. Samad,  M. A. Gafur,  Md. Rakibul Qadir,  A. M. Sarwaruddin Chowdhury, 
  • First Published: 17 May 2016
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Influence of Sodium Alginate on Hypoglycemic Activity of Metformin Hydrochloride in the Microspheres Obtained by the Spray Drying

Marta Szekalska,  Magdalena Wróblewska,  Katarzyna Sosnowska,  Katarzyna Winnicka, 
  • First Published: 17 May 2016
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Effect of Grinding Methods on Structural, Physicochemical, and Functional Properties of Insoluble Dietary Fiber from Orange Peel

Yanlong Liu,  Lufeng Wang,  Fengxia Liu,  Siyi Pan, 
  • First Published: 16 May 2016
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The Transmittance, Transmittance Wavefront, and Laser Induced Damage Properties of Thin Fluoride Polymer Films May Be Used as Short Pulse Laser Debris Shields

Shufan Chen,  Chuanqun Huang,  Xiaodong Jiang,  Xuan Luo,  Yu Fang,  Weidong Wu, 
  • First Published: 12 May 2016
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Preparation of Two-Layer Anion-Exchange Poly(ethersulfone) Based Membrane: Effect of Surface Modification

Lucie Zarybnicka,  Eliska Stranska,  Jana Machotova,  Gabriela Lencova, 
  • First Published: 08 May 2016
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Incorporation of Amphipathic Diblock Copolymer in Lipid Bilayer for Improving pH Responsiveness

Tian Xia,  Weiju Hao,  Yazhuo Shang,  Shouhong Xu,  Honglai Liu, 
  • First Published: 04 May 2016
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Biodegradable Polymers for Medical Applications

Anezka Lengalova,  Alenka Vesel,  Yakai Feng,  Vitor Sencadas, 
  • First Published: 28 April 2016
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Electrospun PEDOT:PSS/PVP Nanofibers for CO Gas Sensing with Quartz Crystal Microbalance Technique

Hong-Di Zhang,  Xu Yan,  Zhi-Hua Zhang,  Gu-Feng Yu,  Wen-Peng Han,  Jun-Cheng Zhang,  Yun-Ze Long, 
  • First Published: 27 April 2016
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Impact of Block Length and Temperature over Self-Assembling Behavior of Block Copolymers

Samia A. Kosa,  Laila M. Al-Harbi,  Musa Kaleem Baloch,  Irfan Ullah,  Elsayed H. El-Mossalamy, 
  • First Published: 24 April 2016
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Schizophyllum commune Lipase Production on Pretreated Sugarcane Bagasse and Its Effectiveness

Yew Chee Kam,  Siew Ling Hii,  Cheryl Yan-Yi Sim,  Lisa Gaik Ai Ong, 
  • First Published: 20 April 2016
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Cell Adhesion on Polycaprolactone Modified by Plasma Treatment

Nina Recek,  Matic Resnik,  Helena Motaln,  Tamara Lah-Turnšek,  Robin Augustine,  Nandakumar Kalarikkal,  Sabu Thomas,  Miran Mozetič, 
  • First Published: 19 April 2016
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Bonding Characteristics of Macrosynthetic Fiber in Latex-Modified Fiber-Reinforced Cement Composites as a Function of Carbon Nanotube Content

Ji-Hong Jean,  Chan Yu,  Chan-Gi Park, 
  • First Published: 19 April 2016
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Alginate Production from Alternative Carbon Sources and Use of Polymer Based Adsorbent in Heavy Metal Removal

Çiğdem Kıvılcımdan Moral,  Merve Yıldız, 
  • First Published: 06 April 2016
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Fabrication of Hyaluronan-Poly(vinylphosphonic acid)-Chitosan Hydrogel for Wound Healing Application

Dang Hoang Phuc,  Nguyen Thi Hiep,  Do Ngoc Phuc Chau,  Nguyen Thi Thu Hoai,  Huynh Chan Khon,  Vo Van Toi,  Nguyen Dai Hai,  Bui Chi Bao, 
  • First Published: 06 April 2016
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Mechanical Properties of Oil Palm Shell Composites

J. Sahari,  M. A. Maleque, 
  • First Published: 06 April 2016
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Phase Characterization of Cucumber Growth: A Chemical Gel Model

Bo Li,  Xuejing Liu,  Junshi Zhang, 
  • First Published: 05 April 2016
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Preparation and Characterization of Irinotecan Loaded Cross-Linked Bovine Serum Albumin Beads for Liver Cancer Chemoembolization Therapy

Jin Yan,  Fei Wang,  Jun Chen,  Tao Liu,  Tao Zhang, 
  • First Published: 30 March 2016
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Effect of Heat Assisted Bath Sonication on the Mechanical and Thermal Deformation Behaviours of Graphene Nanoplatelets Filled Epoxy Polymer Composites

Jin-Luen Phua,  Pei-Leng Teh,  Supri Abdul Ghani,  Cheow-Keat Yeoh, 
  • First Published: 28 March 2016
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The Effect of Customized Woven and Stacked Layer Orientation on Tensile and Flexural Properties of Woven Kenaf Fibre Reinforced Epoxy Composites

A. Hamdan,  F. Mustapha,  K. A. Ahmad,  A. S. Mohd Rafie,  M. R. Ishak,  A. E. Ismail, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2016
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Preparation and Property of Xylan/Poly(Methacrylic Acid) Semi-Interpenetrating Network Hydrogel

Xiao-Feng Sun,  Yang Feng,  Xiaodi Shi,  Yaxiong Wang, 
  • First Published: 27 March 2016
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Effect of Wood Fillers on the Viscoelastic and Thermophysical Properties of HDPE-Wood Composite

M. Tazi,  M. S. Sukiman,  F. Erchiqui,  A. Imad,  T. Kanit, 
  • First Published: 23 March 2016
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Influence of Membrane Materials and Operational Modes on the Performance of Ultrafiltration Modules for Drinking Water Treatment

Gongduan Fan,  Zhaoyue Su,  Rujing Lin,  Xiuyong Lin,  Renxin Xu,  Wei Chen, 
  • First Published: 22 March 2016
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Preparation and Characterization of Acrylic Primer for Concrete Substrate Application

El-Sayed Negim,  Nurlybayeva Aisha,  Grigoriy A. Mun,  Rinat Iskakov,  Galiya S. Irmukhametova,  Mussylmanbek Sakhy, 
  • First Published: 20 March 2016
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Preparation of Nanofibers with Renewable Polymers and Their Application in Wound Dressing

Ying Zhao,  Yihui Qiu,  Huanhuan Wang,  Yu Chen,  Shaohua Jin,  Shuseng Chen, 
  • First Published: 17 March 2016
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Tensile and Compressive Properties of Woven Kenaf/Glass Sandwich Hybrid Composites

Mohaiman J. Sharba,  Z. Leman,  M. T. H. Sultan,  M. R. Ishak,  M. A. Azmah Hanim, 
  • First Published: 17 March 2016
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Hybrid Composites from Wheat Straw, Inorganic Filler, and Recycled Polypropylene: Morphology and Mechanical and Thermal Expansion Performance

Min Yu,  Runzhou Huang,  Chunxia He,  Qinglin Wu,  Xueni Zhao, 
  • First Published: 16 March 2016
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Synthesis of High cis-1,4-BR with Neodymium for the Manufacture of Tires

Maria Leonor Méndez-Hernández,  José Luis Rivera-Armenta,  Ulises Páramo-García,  Sergio Corona Galvan,  Ricardo García-Alamilla,  Beatriz Adriana Salazar-Cruz, 
  • First Published: 15 March 2016
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Polymers from Biomass: Characterization, Modification, Degradation, and Applications

Mukund Adsul,  Deepak K. Tuli,  Pratheep K. Annamalai,  Dilip Depan,  Shiv Shankar, 
  • First Published: 14 March 2016
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Influence of Textile Structure and Silica Based Finishing on Thermal Insulation Properties of Cotton Fabrics

G. Rosace,  E. Guido,  C. Colleoni,  G. Barigozzi, 
  • First Published: 08 March 2016
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Alginate Biosynthesis in Azotobacter vinelandii: Overview of Molecular Mechanisms in Connection with the Oxygen Availability

Ivette Pacheco-Leyva,  Felipe Guevara Pezoa,  Alvaro Díaz-Barrera, 
  • First Published: 29 February 2016
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Utilization of Waste Clay from Boron Production in Bituminous Geosynthetic Barrier (GBR-B) Production as Landfill Liner

Müfide Banar,  Yücel Güney,  Aysun Özkan,  Zerrin Günkaya,  Eren Bayrakcı,  Derya Ulutaş, 
  • First Published: 25 February 2016
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Thermal, Morphological, and Biodegradability Properties of Bioplastic Fertilizer Composites Made of Oil Palm Biomass, Fertilizer, and Poly(hydroxybutyrate-co-valerate)

A. S. Harmaen,  A. Khalina,  H. Mohd Ali,  I. Nor Azowa, 
  • First Published: 24 February 2016
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Moisture Sorption and Thermodynamic Properties of Wood under Dynamic Condition

Tiantian Yang,  Erni Ma, 
  • First Published: 23 February 2016
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Effect of Sodium Salicylate on the Viscoelastic Properties and Stability of Polyacrylate-Based Hydrogels for Medical Applications

Zuzana Kolarova Raskova,  Martina Hrabalikova,  Vladimir Sedlarik, 
  • First Published: 23 February 2016
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Influence of Fiber Content on Mechanical and Morphological Properties of Woven Kenaf Reinforced PVB Film Produced Using a Hot Press Technique

Suhad D. Salman,  Z. Leman,  M. T. H. Sultan,  M. R. Ishak,  F. Cardona, 
  • First Published: 23 February 2016
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New Evidences on the Process Sensitivity of Some Renewable Blends Based on Starch considering Their Melt Rheological Properties

Doina Dimonie,  Marius Petrache,  Celina Damian,  Liliana Anton,  Miruna Musat,  Ştefan-Ovidiu Dima,  Cosmin Jinescu,  Rapa Maria, 
  • First Published: 21 February 2016
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Influence of Processing Conditions on the Thermal Stability and Mechanical Properties of PP/Silica-Lignin Composites

Łukasz Klapiszewski,  Karol Bula,  Marta Sobczak,  Teofil Jesionowski, 
  • First Published: 21 February 2016
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Porous Epoxy: Effect of Mixing Sequences (ELH versus EHL) Using Toluene as Extraction Medium via Ultrasonic Technique

Siti Noorkhartina Ishak,  Pei Leng Teh,  Uy Lan Du Ngoc,  Cheow Keat Yeoh, 
  • First Published: 18 February 2016
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Production and Characterization of Polyhydroxyalkanoates and Native Microorganisms Synthesized from Fatty Waste

Javier Ricardo Gómez Cardozo,  Amanda Lucía Mora Martínez,  María Yepes Pérez,  Guillermo Antonio Correa Londoño, 
  • First Published: 17 February 2016
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Applications of Fiber Reinforced Polymer Composites

Togay Ozbakkaloglu,  Jian-Fei Chen,  Scott T. Smith,  Jian-Guo Dai, 
  • First Published: 16 February 2016
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The Electrical Performance of Polyamide 66/Poly(vinylidene fluoride) with Vinyl Acetate-Maleic Anhydride Copolymer

Rui Li,  Zhiliang Shi,  Dongliang Kuang,  Jianzhong Pei, 
  • First Published: 15 February 2016
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Porous Lactose-Modified Chitosan Scaffold for Liver Tissue Engineering: Influence of Galactose Moieties on Cell Attachment and Mechanical Stability

Birong Wang,  Qinggang Hu,  Tao Wan,  Fengxiao Yang,  Le Cui,  Shaobo Hu,  Bo Gong,  Min Li,  Qi Chang Zheng, 
  • First Published: 11 February 2016
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Civil Engineering Applications of Polymer Composites

Gonzalo Martínez-Barrera,  Osman Gencel,  João M. L. Reis, 
  • First Published: 01 February 2016
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Haemostatic Response of Polyethylene Terephthalate Treated by Oxygen and Nitrogen Plasma Afterglows

Metod Kolar,  Gregor Primc, 
  • First Published: 31 January 2016
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Antiepileptic Effects of Lacosamide Loaded Polymers Implanted Subdurally in GAERS

Sebastien H. Bauquier,  Jonathan L. Jiang,  Zhilian Yue,  Alan Lai,  Yu Chen,  Simon E. Moulton,  Karen J. McLean,  Sara Vogrin,  Amy J. Halliday,  Gordon Wallace,  Mark J. Cook, 
  • First Published: 20 January 2016
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Time Dependent Influence of Rotating Magnetic Field on Bacterial Cellulose

Karol Fijałkowski,  Rafał Rakoczy,  Anna Żywicka,  Radosław Drozd,  Beata Zielińska,  Karolina Wenelska,  Krzysztof Cendrowski,  Dorota Peitler,  Marian Kordas,  Maciej Konopacki,  Ewa Mijowska, 
  • First Published: 18 January 2016