PRISM: Polymer, Recycling, Industrial, Sustainability and Manufacturing Institute (Midlands): Recent submissions
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Hyaluronic acid: a review of the drug delivery capabilities of this naturally occurring polysaccharide
(MDPI, 2022-08-23)The inclusion of physiologically active molecules into a naturally occurring polymer matrix can improve the degradation, absorption, and release profile of the drug, thus boosting the therapeutic impact and potentially ... -
Lower critical solution temperature tuning and swelling behaviours of NVCL-based hydrogels for potential 4DF printing applications.
(MDPI, 2022-08-02)The phase transitions of poly (N-vinyl caprolactam) (PNVCL) hydrogels are currently under investigation as possible materials for biomedical applications thanks to their thermosensitive properties. This study aims to use ... -
An ensemble machine learning method for microplastics identification with FTIR spectrum
(Elsevier, 2022-06-20)Microplastics (MPs) (size < 5 mm) marine pollution have been investigated and monitored by many researchers and found in many coasts around the world. These toxic chemicals make their way into human diet through food ... -
Shape memory alloy-based wearables: a review, and conceptual frameworks on HCI and HRI in Industry 4.0
(MDPI, 2022-09-08)Ever since its discovery, the applications of Shape Memory Alloys (SMA) can be found across a range of application domains, from structural design to medical technology. This is based upon the unique and inherent ... -
Characterization of gels and films produced from Pinhão seed coat nanocellulose as a potential use for wound healing dressings and screening of Its compounds towards antitumour effects
(MDPI, 2022-07-07)The reuse of agro-industrial waste assumes great importance today. Pinhão is the seed of Araucaria angustifolia, which is native to the mountains of southern Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina. The coat is a by-product of ... -
Applications of Digital Twin across industries: a review
(MDPI, 2022-06-14)One of the most promising technologies that is driving digitalization in several industries is Digital Twin (DT). DT refers to the digital replica or model of any physical object (physical twin). What differentiates DT ... -
Development of drug eluting biodegradable nanocomposite for use in coronary stents
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2021-07)Coronary stents are the scaffolds placed inside the blocked arteries, which aids the restoration of the passage of blood to the heart. Coronary stenting has become a standard medical procedure to treat coronary heart disease ... -
The development of advanced smart polymer formulations for potential biomedical applications.
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020-10)In the past twenty years, a theme in the pharmaceutical industry is to move towards more efficient use of active pharmaceutical ingredients and the need for improved delivery systems. Smart polymers throughout the literature ... -
A novel manufacturing technique for the production of tailored solid dosage forms
(Athlone Institute of Technology, 2020)The main objective of this study was to evaluate manufacturing processes for the fabrication of tailored solid dosage forms. Two hot-melt extrusion based manufacturing processes were investigated, a 3D printing process ... -
We have a solution for plastic pollution!
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022-01)Most plastics degradation methods are currently inefficient and are limited by processing difficulties, quality loss and diminished value. This research focuses on the development of novel ultra-green chemical recycling ... -
A novel star-shaped Schiff base compound: synthesis, properties and application in w-LEDs
(Elsevier, 2022-03-08)A novel star-shaped Schiff base compound (3) was designed, synthesized and characterized. The thermal stability of 3 was measured. The photophysical properties and solvent effects of 3 were investigated and further analyzed ... -
Ultrafast 99% Polyethylene terephthalate depolymerization into value added monomers using sequential glycolysis-hydrolysis under microwave irradiation
(Elsevier, 2022-04-11)Effective and efficient hybrid depolymerisation technologies are emerging as high potential sustainable routes with considerable benefits over conventional recycling methods for the achievement of circular economies for ... -
Rendering bio-inert low density polyethylene amenable for biodegradation via fast high throughput reactive extrusion assisted oxidation
(Springer, 2021-11-01)An energy efficient high throughput pre-treatment of low density polyethylene (LDPE) using a fast reactive extrusion (REX) assisted oxidation technique followed by bacterial attachment as an indicator for bio amenability ... -
Physical properties of shellac material used for hot melt extrusion with potential application in the pharmaceutical industry
(MDPI, 2021-10-28)Hot melt extrusion offers an efficient way of increasing the solubility of a poorly soluble drug. Shellac has potential as a pharmaceutical matrix polymer that can be used in this extrusion process, with further advantages ... -
Progressing ultragreen, energy-efficient biobased depolymerization of poly(ethylene terephthalate) via microwave-assisted green deep eutectic solvent and enzymatic treatment
(MDPI, 2021-12-29)Effective interfacing of energy-efficient and biobased technologies presents an all-green route to achieving continuous circular production, utilization, and reproduction of plastics. Here, we show combined ultragreen ... -
Self-photopolymerizable hydrogel-ceramic composites with scavenger properties
(MDPI, 2022-03-21)The photocatalytic behaviours of semiconductive ceramic nanoparticles such as TiO2 , ZnO, Fe2O3 , and Fe3O4 , have been extensively studied in photocatalysis and photopolymerization, due to their ability to produce ... -
Development of a new bone scaffold for the treatment of large bone defects
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Large bone defects remains a major problem in orthopaedic surgery despite these advances in medical techniques. To date, autogenous bone grafting is still commonly therapeutic standard. However, it presents some ... -
Production and testing of the flat faced tablets via overprinting of injection moulded tablet bases
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)Conventional drug production assures the merits of maintaining unit dosage form accuracy, stable dose and invariability among the batches. It also has a shortcoming that cannot make personalised medicine that could target ... -
The effect of strength training on sprint performance in female team-sport athletes: a systematic review and meta-analysis
(Technological University of the Shannon Midlands Midwest, 2022)There has been a rise in the participation, professionalism, and profile of female sports in recent years. Sprinting ability is an important quality for successful athletic performance in many female team-sports. However, ... -
Self-photopolymerizable hydrogel-ceramic composites with scavenger properties
(MDPI, 2022-03-21)The photocatalytic behaviours of semiconductive ceramic nanoparticles such as TiO2, ZnO, Fe2O3, and Fe3O4, have been extensively studied in photocatalysis and photopolymerization, due to their ability to produce radical ...
