{"title":"Development of Bioactive Patches From Aloe Vera and Nata De Coco for Wound Dressing Applications","authors":"Siti Maznah binti Kabeb, Nurlin binti Abu Samah, Nurjannah binti Salim, Farah Hanani Zulkifli","doi":"10.1002/masy.202300235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202300235","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study focuses on the development and characterization of bioactive patches derived from Aloe Vera (AV) and Nata De Coco (NDC) for advanced wound dressing applications. Utilizing the solution casting method, biocomposite films are developed using polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) with varied bio-filler content (2%−10%) w/w. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) analysis confirms the miscibility and compatibility of PVA and bio-fillers via intermolecular hydrogen bonding. PVA/NDC10 demonstrates the highest water-holding capacity (WHC), exhibiting an increase from 157.17% (neat PVA) to 286.01%, resulting in an 82.0% enhancement. Conversely, increasing NDC content leads to a gradual decrease in tensile strength. Notably, the hybrid biocomposite film (PVA/AV/NDC) shows a significant 20.82% improvement in tensile strength, reaching 30.79 MPa. The study underscores the promise of AV and NDC bioactive patches for advanced wound dressing. Additionally, the hybrid approach shows synergistic improvements in water retention and mechanical strength, offering a comprehensive solution for effective wound management.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431232","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Intelligent Polymer Coatings: Enhancing Media Preservation through AI-Driven Techniques","authors":"Priyanka Kumari, Shishir Kumar Singh, Ritu S. Sood, Sandeep Kumar, Rahul Dadhich, Rajesh Upadhyay, Rahul Kumar","doi":"10.1002/masy.202300238","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202300238","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The need for enhanced preservation strategies is highlighted by the growth of varied media formats and the media's increasing susceptibility to degradation caused by the environment and usage. This study examines how polymer science and artificial intelligence (AI) can work together to create intelligent coatings that will greatly enhance media preservation. By utilizing machine learning methods for data analysis, the research aims to comprehend environmental factors and degradation patterns in order to create polymer formulations that are suitable for a variety of media substrates. In order to lessen the effects of several deteriorative forces, the project also explores the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) for real-time monitoring, adaptive response mechanisms, and self-healing capabilities within polymer coatings. It is anticipated that the results of this study will aid in the creation of intelligent polymer coatings, improving the robustness, quality, and lifespan of media.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431234","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Band Gap Engineering of Nanocones via Mono-Hydrogenation","authors":"A. A. El-Barbary, S. M. Khurmy, Hind Adawi","doi":"10.1002/masy.202400002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202400002","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The unique properties of nanocones attract increasing attention from a scientific point of view due to their wide range of electronic applications. Band gap engineering in nanocones is a powerful technique for designing new devices for lasers, light-emitting diodes, flat panel displays, and solar cells. Therefore, in this research, a detailed theoretical study of the behavior of three different types of nanocones is presented, and one of its most notable findings is the band gaps reduction as a result of introducing the hydrogen atom outside nanocone. The study has presented a complete set of band gap calculations, considering not only pure nanocones, CNCs (carbon nanocones), BNNCs (born nitride nanocons), and SiCNCs (silicon carbide nanocons) but also endohedral and exohedral mono hydrogenated nanocones using density functional theory (DFT). The results show that the band reduction can be up to 72% due to mono hydrogenation of CBNCs as the band gap changes from 4.4 eV for pure BNNCs to 1.2 eV for mono hydrogenated BNNCs. The wide range of band gaps for various hydrogenated nanocones may allow the fundamental control needed to design next-generation electronic components.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431378","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Chong Jung Nam, Nur Fatini Ilyana Mohamat Johari, Sulaiman Khan, Siti Maznah Kabeb, Farah Hanani Zulkifli
{"title":"Effect of Crosslinking Agent on the Cellulose Nanocrystals Reinforced Hydroxyethyl Cellulose/Poly(Vinyl Alcohol) Scaffolds","authors":"Chong Jung Nam, Nur Fatini Ilyana Mohamat Johari, Sulaiman Khan, Siti Maznah Kabeb, Farah Hanani Zulkifli","doi":"10.1002/masy.202300264","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202300264","url":null,"abstract":"<p>The aim of this study is to analyze the effect of the crosslinking agent on the blend bioplolymerized hydroxyethyl cellulose and poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) with cellulose nanocrystal porous scaffolds. The hydroxyethyl cellulose/PVA/crystal nanocellulose (HEC/PVA/CNC) is crosslinked by using two different polymer solutions which are glutaraldehyde (GA) (1 wt.%) and calcium chloride (20 wt.%). The comparison on the physicochemical properties of the crosslinked scaffolds is characterized via field electron scanning electron microscope (FESEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR), TGA, degradation, and mechanical properties studies. The results show that the properties of fabricated scaffolds are improved by crosslinking process with more prominent results on GA organic compound. Overall, the HEC/PVA/CNC scaffolds are exhibited good physicochemical properties and can be considered as potential substrate for tissue engineering applications.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431383","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Macromol. Symp. 414","authors":"","doi":"10.1002/masy.70003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.70003","url":null,"abstract":"<p><b>Cover</b>:</p><p>This issue of Macromolecular Symposia contains selected papers presented at the 2nd Online International Conference on Environment and Energy Materials 2023 (INCEEM-2023), held as a plenary talk in online conference in Sharda University, India from December 06 to December 09, 2023. The cover shows a figure provided by the Guest Editor, Pramod Kumar Singh. \u0000\u0000 <figure>\u0000 <div><picture>\u0000 <source></source></picture><p></p>\u0000 </div>\u0000 </figure></p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/masy.70003","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431410","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effect of the Resistin, Interleukin-6 Macromolecules, and Tumor Necrosis Factor on Heart Disease","authors":"Muna Jumaah Hammad, Wasan Nazhan Hussein","doi":"10.1002/masy.202400222","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202400222","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study includes measuring the concentrations of the variable's hormone ricistin, interleukin-6 macromolecules, and tumor necrosis factor. A biochemical study is conducted on 100 blood serum samples, 70 samples of them for patients with cardiovascular diseases aged 25–70 years and 30 samples are collected for healthy people as a control group aged 25–70 years. Using enzyme linked immuno sorbent asaay (ELISA). A number of biochemical variables are measured in the blood serum of the groups in this study. Furthermore, the result of the study shows a high significant increase in the concentration of the hormone ricistin, interleukin-6, and TNF at a probability level (0.01 ≥ p). These results in the blood of patients with cardiovascular diseases compared with the control group of healthy people.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Effect of the Presence of ILs on the Strength and Ionic Conductivity of Nafion Membrane","authors":"Ruwaida Asyikin Abu Talip, Wan Zaireen Nisa Yahya","doi":"10.1002/masy.202400155","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202400155","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Proton exchange membrane, a key element of the proton exchange membrane fuel cell, with perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) membranes notably Nafion has been principally used as it provides high proton conductivity and high mechanical strength with good durability even at high pressure. Nonetheless, at high temperatures, the membrane suffers from conductivity problems due to dehydration, notably at high temperatures. Ionic liquids (ILs) which possess unique properties such as high electrochemical windows, high ionic conductivity, and high thermal stability have been the subject of interest in solving this problem. In this study, a protic ionic liquid 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium trifluoromethanesulfonate (BMIMOTf) have been incorporated into the Nafion 117 through the solution casting and immersion method at different weight loading from 5–50 wt.% and tested their ionic conductivity, mechanical strength at different temperatures. It is found that at 20 wt.% loading the resulting composite membrane showed a high conductivity with considerable tensile strength. Furthermore, at different wt.% the incorporated ILs have improved the thermal stability of the membrane.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ankur Singh, Ajay Suri, K. Arunprasath, M. Z. A. Yahya, Lavish Singh
{"title":"Evaluating a Blend of Amide-Based Polymer and Glycol as Methane Hydrate Inhibitor","authors":"Ankur Singh, Ajay Suri, K. Arunprasath, M. Z. A. Yahya, Lavish Singh","doi":"10.1002/masy.202400169","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202400169","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Pipelines often function in environments characterized by high pressure and low temperatures conditions conducive to hydrate formation. The occurrence of gas hydrate plugs can lead to pipeline blockages, resulting in significant economic losses and posing safety and environmental risks due to potential pipeline failures. In response, the industry is shifting toward low-dosage kinetic hydrate inhibitors (KHIs) requiring minimal quantities for effective hydrate inhibition. This study focuses on the synthesis and application of a cyclic amide-based polymer, polyvinyl caprolactam (PVCap), as a kinetic hydrate inhibition. This research also investigates the synergistic interaction between PVCap and monoethylene glycol (EG) where the hydrate inhibition performance of PVCap–EG blends is assessed. The experiments are done in a high pressure autoclave using constant cooling experimental procedure. The results demonstrate that increasing EG concentration in PVCap–EG blends lowers the equilibrium temperature (<i>T</i><sub>eq</sub>), indicating effective hydrate inhibition. Moreover, the addition of EG reduces the hydrate growth rate to gas consumption rate ratio, showing its potential to mitigate hydrate formation.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Micro-Determination of the Macro-Drugs (Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride-Ibuprofen) in their Pure Form and Pharmaceutical Preparations","authors":"Asmaa Saeed Jabouri, Khalf Fares Attia","doi":"10.1002/masy.202400240","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202400240","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Micro-drug estimation is performed on pseudoephedrine hydrochloride and ibuprofen macromolecules. The third-order spectrum derivation technique revealed a linearity range of 20–50 µg/mL for both ibuprofen (Ibu) and pseudoephedrine (Psed). A uniform scaling factor of 10 is applied across all drugs. The limits of detection (LOD%) ranged from 0.12366 to 4.73181, and the limits of quantification (LOQ%) ranged from 0.370454 to 14.3388. The relative standard deviation (RSD%) values varied from 0.002779 to 0.020325, while the recovery (Rec%) values ranged between 96.8 and 100.734. Specifically, for ibuprofen and pseudoephedrine, the LOD% values are between 0.370454 and 14.3388, the RSD% values ranged from 0.005413 to 6.8824, and the Rec% values are observed within the range of 97.4719 to 104.487.</p>","PeriodicalId":18107,"journal":{"name":"Macromolecular Symposia","volume":"414 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143431625","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}