Naked-eye detection of Fe3+ and photothermal applications of flexible and sustainable banana pith stabilized silver nanoparticle-rice starch composite

R Rugmini, BDS Chandana, KC Sekhar… - Emergent …, 2024 - Springer
This work presents an innovative approach for the development of highly flexible and
portable banana pith mediated silver nanoparticles (AgNPs)-Rice Starch (BARS) composite …

[HTML][HTML] A Self-Propelled Linear Piezoelectric Micro-Actuator Inspired by the Movement Patterns of Aquatic Beetles

X Wang, G Wang - Micromachines, 2024 - mdpi.com
The locomotion mechanisms and structural characteristics of insects in nature offer new
perspectives and solutions for designing miniature actuators. Inspired by the underwater …

Determinants Driving the Uptake of Biodegradable Plastics: A Sequential Exploratory Mixed-Methods Research Approach

TD Moshood, F Mahmud, G Nawanir, MH Ahmad… - Microplastics, 2025 - mdpi.com
Biodegradable materials are emerging as a sustainable alternative to conventional
petroleum-based plastics across packaging, sanitation, and agriculture sectors. These …

[PDF][PDF] The optimization of polymer-based nanocomposites for advanced engineering applications

OC Chikwendu, UC Emeka, E Onyekachi - 2025 - journalwjarr.com
Polymer-based nanocomposites have garnered significant attention in advanced
engineering applications due to their exceptional mechanical, thermal, electrical, and barrier …