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49 articles for “Hydrophobicity”
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Fabrication and Characterization of PLA-CSP Composites via FDM for Biodegradable Food Packaging
Abstract: In light of the growing need for environmentally friendly alternatives to conventional plastic packaging, this study presents the design of a food-grade, biocompatible packaging material composed of Polylactic Acid (PLA) and packed with coconut shell powder (CSP). One of the most well-known thermoplastic polymers, PLA is produced from renewable resources like sugarcane or maize starch. Its nontoxicity, biodegradability, and adherence to food safety standards and regulations provide energy. Unfortunately, PLA's …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1016–1025 Read article
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Polymeric Micelles for Medicinal Plant Solubilization and Delivery of Bioactive Compounds
Abstract: This study involved the design, fabrication, and characterization of polymeric micellar nanocomposites utilizing amphiphilic block copolymers to effectively encapsulate and transport hydrophobic phytoconstituents. The selected bioactive molecule is curcumin, a polyphenol with limited water solubility. A polymeric system known as PEG-PCL was utilized to fabricate core-shell nanostructures by a solvent evaporation-induced self-assembly method. The resulting nanocomposites exhibited homogeneity and colloidal stability, characterized by a zeta potential of −18.7 ± 1.4 …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 208–219 Read article
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Polymer-Based Nanocomposite Coatings for Enhancing Solar Photovoltaic Panel Efficiency
Abstract: Environmental factors such as dust deposition, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, and surface reflection significantly reduce the performance of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. This study investigates the development and performance evaluation of polymer-based nanocomposite coatings designed to improve the optical and surface properties of PV panel glass. A hybrid nanocomposite coating containing TiO₂ and SiO₂ nanoparticles dispersed in a polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) matrix was synthesized using the sol–gel technique and deposited through …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 490–497 Read article
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Molecular Docking, QSAR Modeling, and ADMET Evaluation of Novel Pyrazolo-Pyrimidine Derivatives as Potential CDK-2 Inhibitors for Cancer Therapy
Abstract: Cyclin-dependent kinase-2 (CDK-2) is an essential regulator in cell cycle progression and is an important therapeutic target in cancer drug development. In the present study, an integrated computational approach involving molecular docking studies, QSAR modeling, ADMET prediction, and artificial intelligence-based analysis was used to identify pyrazolo-pyrimidine derivatives as potential CDK-2 inhibitors. Based on the molecular docking results, it was found that selected compounds exhibited high binding affinity towards the ATP …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Anti-Soiling Coating Technologies for PV Panels Under Dust Storm Conditions
Abstract: Background Deployment of photovoltaics (PV) in arid and semi-arid areas where there is ample sunlight has been increasing quickly because of their great solar irradiation. The rising number of dust storms, as well as depositing particulate matter to the air, have caused a significant decrease in energy production due to reduced transmittance of light through the surface of the PV panel from the dust on the panel’s surface. This has …
Published in Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 26–36 Read article
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Cardanol Glycidyl Ether in Advanced Materials: Recent Progress, Synthetic Strategies, and Future Perspectives
Abstract: Cardanol glycidyl ether (CGE), a bio-based precursor and epoxy derived product has been emerged as a promising sustainable alternative to conventional petroleum-based epoxy materials. Due to the presence of a phenolic hydroxyl group and an unsaturated aliphatic side chain, cardanol can be effectively undergoes glycidylation to produce reactive epoxy monomers that has excellent flexibility, hydrophobicity, low viscosity, and notably good chemical resistance. In recent years, CGE-based systems have attracted remarkable …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 Read article
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Molecular Docking Analysis of Phytocompounds from Ficus hispida Aagainst Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Kinase Domain
Abstract: The Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) kinase domain plays a key role in cancer, as it promotes tumour growth and helps cancer cells survive, making it an important focus for developing treatments. Through comprehensive computational analysis, this study investigates the anticancer potential of phytocompounds from Ficus hispida, a medicinal plant renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, as novel EGFR inhibitors. Molecular docking techniques using Py Rx software were employed to …
Published in International Journal of Cell Biology and Cellular Functions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Molecular Docking Analysis of Phytocompounds from Ficus hispida Against Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Kinase Domain
Abstract: The Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) kinase domain plays a key role in cancer, as it promotes tumour growth and helps cancer cells survive, making it an important focus for developing treatments. Through comprehensive computational analysis, this study investigates the anticancer potential of phytocompounds from Ficus hispida, a medicinal plant renowned for its diverse bioactive compounds, as novel EGFR inhibitors. Molecular docking techniques using Py Rx software were employed to …
Published in International Journal of Cell Biology and Cellular Functions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 48–62 Read article
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DEVELOPMENT OF POLYMERSOMES AS MACROMOLECULAR PLATFORMS FOR NANOMEDICINE
Abstract: The conventional method of drug delivery is plagued with instability, low targeting and low bioavailability. A solution to these shortcomings is the use of polymer Somes, artificial vesicles that are produced through self-assembly of amphiphilic block copolymer, and they are suggested as universal nanoscale carriers. They have stiff, tunable membranes (thickness = 2-50 nm) due to accurate control of polymer chemistry, chain length, and hydrophilic mass fraction (f), which allows …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 5, 2026 Read article