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The Explanation of Magnetic Metal Carbon Mesocomposites Synthesis Peculiarities by Means of Mesoscopics Notions

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     JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-   ACADEMIC JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE Abstract Mechanism of mesoparticles modification reactions are considered with the application of such notions as charges quantization, phase coherence, interference and annihilation. On the base of theoretical Mesoscopics ideas the formation of covalent bonds because of the interference of negative charges quants in modification reactions is discussed. The hypothesis about possibility of annihilation at the interaction of positive and negative charges quants in redox processes is presented. The magnetic metal carbon mesoscopic composites synthesis (for example, initial metal carbon Mesocomposites) is realized by mechanochemical method at the grinding of metal oxides microscopic particles with polyvinyl alcohol macromolecules. Then in the result the Copper or Nickel Carbon mesocomposites which have the following atomic magnetic moments: for Copper – 1,3 μB, for Nickel – 1,8 μB are obtained. The investigat...

Human-Centric Regulatory in Point-of-Care Manufacturing for 3D Printed PEEK Polymer Implants with Functionalized Implant Surface

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                                   JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-   ACADEMIC JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE Abstract This article aims to define a regulatory approach for future medical technologies to be applied to the research, design, development, and manufacturing of smart medical devices. In the scope of this perspective: A human-centric regulatory approach and regulatory thinking method for 3D printed PEEK polymer implants. Keywords:  POC solution; polymer; smart implant; regulatory thinking; human-centric regulatory; S.P.E.L.; surface functionalization; additive manufacturing Introduction The healthcare industry is in a transformative change: one of the key enablers of these changes is the proliferation of point-of-care (POC) technologies, which can improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs by increased access. POC technologies have the potential to improve the management and treatment of variou...

Modified Cellulose-Based Edible Polymer Coating: An Investigation of Castor Oil Concentration for Application in Apple Preservation

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   JUNIPER PUBLISHERS-   ACADEMIC JOURNAL OF POLYMER SCIENCE Abstract The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of adding various concentrations of castor oil (2% and 4% v/v) on the properties of edible films based on carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). Moisture content, water solubility, tensile strength, elongation at break, elastic modulus, water vapor permeability, optical and thermal properties and antioxidant activity of the films were examined. The results demonstrated that the presence of castor oil led to a decrease in moisture content, water solubility and mechanical strength of the films. The film containing 4% of oil showed the highest water vapor permeability. The optical properties measurement represented that all of the samples were transparent. By the addition of castor oil, the antioxidant activity of the films improved largely. Thermal properties of the samples had also been investigated and it was determined that the effect of castor oil on the me...