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...

Next-generation fuels are defined as those produced from non-food resources. A leading member in this group is dimethyl ether− DME (C2H6O), which is a high-energy, non-toxic gas, produced from a wide range of carbon feedstocks and wastes. We explored the oxidation of DME on a&...

Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) is a US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved polymer used in humans in the forms of resorbable sutures, drug carriers, and bone regeneration materials. Recently, PLGA-based conjugates have been extensively investigated for cancer, which is the second le...

A new ternary polymer blend was synthesized and characterized in the presentwork. A series of ternary polymer blends comprising water soluble polypyrrole, polyvinyl alcohol, and poly(4-styrenesulfonic acid) were prepared by solution casting method. The structural, electrical, and thermal properties of...

In the past few decades, with the advancement of technology, there has been an increasing demand for high-capacity energy storage devices having durability, low production cost, and flexibility. MXene, a layered 2D transition metal carbide, nitride or carbonitride, exfoliated from its parent...

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are organic chemicals that are toxic and detrimental to the human body and the environment. Therefore, a great mandate for the selective as well as sensitive recognition of VOCs, process control, environmental monitoring, and medical diagnosis is necessary.&...

The COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the world, causing enormous loss of lives. A greater impact on the economy was also observed worldwide. During the pandemic, the antimicrobial aprons, face masks, sterilizers, sensor processed touch-free sanitizers, and highly effective diagnostic devi...