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Progress in the Use of Hydrogels for Antioxidant Delivery in Skin Wounds
(MDPI, 2024-04-10)
The skin is the largest organ of the body, and it acts as a protective barrier against external factors. Chronic wounds affect millions of people worldwide and are associated with significant morbidity and reduced quality ...
Optimization of Ink Composition and 3D Printing Process to Develop Soy Protein-Based Scaffolds
(MDPI, 2024-03-25)
Inks based on soybean protein isolate (SPI) were developed and their formulations were optimized as a function of the ink heat treatment and the content of other biopolymers to assess the effects of protein–polysaccharides ...
Risk Factors for Non-Adherence to Medication for Liver Transplant Patients: An Umbrella Review
(MDPI, 2024-04-18)
Background/Objectives: Liver Transplantation (LT) is the second most common solid organ transplantation. Medication adherence on LT patients is key to avoiding graft failure, mortality, and important quality of life losses. ...
Preparation of Filter Paper from Bamboo and Investigating the Effect of Additives
(MDPI, 2024-04-24)
As air pollution escalates, the need for air filters increases. It is better that the filters used be based on natural fibers, such as non-wood fibers, which cause low damage to the environment. However, the short fiber ...
Mediatised Participation: Citizen Journalism and the Decline in User-Generated Content in Online News Media
(MDPI, 2024-05-16)
The second generation of web tools shook the journalist profession approximately two decades ago with the proactive incorporation of audiences into the media. Citizen journalism and user-generated content arose as an object ...
Nutritional Quality and Socio-Ecological Benefits of Mare Milk Produced under Grazing Management
(MDPI, 2024-05-04)
This review discusses the scientific evidence that supports the nutritional value of mare milk and how its properties are essentially achieved when mares are managed under grazing conditions. Mare milk’s similarity with ...
Unlocking Preclinical Alzheimer’s: A Multi-Year Label-Free In Vitro Raman Spectroscopy Study Empowered by Chemometrics
(MDPI, 2024-04-26)
Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, the early detection of which is crucial for timely intervention and enrollment in clinical trials. However, the preclinical diagnosis of Alzheimer’s encounters ...
Thermally-Activated Shape Memory Behavior of Biodegradable Blends Based on Plasticized PLA and Thermoplastic Starch
(MDPI, 2024-04-16)
Biodegradable blends based on plasticized poly(lactic acid) PLA and thermoplastic starch (TPS) have been obtained. The influence of the PLA plasticizer as a compatibility agent has been studied by using two different ...
Tribological Performance of a Paraffinic Base Oil Additive with Coated and Uncoated SiO2 Nanoparticles
(MDPI, 2024-04-25)
Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a technology that can replace internal combustion vehicles and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, it is necessary to develop novel low-viscosity lubricants that can serve ...
Smart IoT irrigation system based on fuzzy logic, LoRa, and cloud integration
(MDPI, 2024-05-16)
Natural resources must be administered efficiently to reduce the human footprint and ensure the sustainability of the planet. Water is one of the most essential resources in agriculture. Modern information technologies are ...