{"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}
Ibtisam Abdul Wahed Khalaf, Saddam Mohammed Al-Mahmoud
{"title":"Chemical Treatment of Moringa Seed Peels for the Efficient Removal of Methylene Blue Macromolecule: Kinetic And Thermodynamic Calculations","authors":"Ibtisam Abdul Wahed Khalaf, Saddam Mohammed Al-Mahmoud","doi":"10.1002/masy.202400223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202400223","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Moringa seed peels are chemically treated with sulfuric acid to produce a bioadsorbent to remove methylene blue from the aquatic environment. Various techniques are used to examine the properties of the adsorbents such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) surface specification, and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). The adsorption parameters such as adsorbent dose, contact time, initial concentration, temperature, and pH are studied to predict the optimum conditions. The adsorption equilibrium data and adsorption rate data are evaluated using different isotherm and kinetic models. The isotherm results show that the Langmuir model give positive results for the studied equilibrium data. The adsorption kinetic data better follow the pseudo-second-order model. Thermodynamic variables such as ∆S°, ∆H°, and ∆G° are also evaluated. The calculated parameters indicate that the adsorption process is spontaneous and exothermic in nature.</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":"143431146","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}
Nurjannah Salim, Kamrul Fakir Kamarudin, Nurlin Abu Samah
{"title":"Imprinted Effects on the Boric Acid Removal from Water by Molecularly Imprinted Polymer: Synthesis and Characterization","authors":"Nurjannah Salim, Kamrul Fakir Kamarudin, Nurlin Abu Samah","doi":"10.1002/masy.202300223","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/masy.202300223","url":null,"abstract":"<p>In the present work, a study of boron removal from water using molecularly imprinted polymer-boric acid (MIP-BA) is conducted. This study is significant as it can be an addition for removing boric species, particularly in cases when carbon in tertiary treatment is ineffective. Kinetic study, saturation study and pH effect are among the parameters chosen to characterize the sorption characteristics of MIP-BA using Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) detection. In the kinetic study in batch mode, boron is removed at an efficiency removal of 80.18% after 5 mins before stabilizing over 60 min. The adsorption process is deduced to be chemisorption in adsorption kinetic modelling studies. In the saturation study, the adsorption capacity of MIP-BA is increased. The adsorption isotherm study conveyed that there is a monolayer adsorption on homogenous surface of MIP-BA as Langmuir's model posted a R<sup>2</sup> value of 0.9932 bettering 0.9832 posted by Freundlich's model. The optimal pH for boron removal is pH 8.7 (87.93%). The hydroxyl group readily forms covalent bonds with boron when reacted with boric acid in alkali medium. Non imprinted polymer (NIP) is effective at extracting boron from water, reducing the cost of cleaning the polymer with a Soxhlet equipment.</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":"143431227","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":"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":"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}