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The Evolution and Future Trends of Unsaturated Polyester Biocomposites: A Bibliometric Analysis
(MDPI, 2023-07-06)
Unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) is one of the first commercialized polymer matrices for composites reinforced with glass fibers, but has remained popular to this day. To reduce their environmental impact, natural fibers ...
The Effect of Cooling Temperature on Microstructure and Mechanical Properties of Al 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy during Submerged Friction Stir Welding
(MDPI, 2023-06-22)
Submerged friction stir welding (SFSW) is a new modification of friction stir welding. In this paper, 6 mm thick 6061Al-T6 alloy plates were welded using the friction stir technique under normal air and submerged water ...
The Effects of Physical Education on Preschoolers’ Emotional Intelligence: A Systematic Review
(MDPI, 2023-07-05)
Fostering Emotional Intelligence (EI) has gained importance to provide a new generation of citizens aimed to improve the human mindset. With this aim, developing EI from early childhood is a great opportunity. The aim of ...
Enhanced Adipogenic Differentiation of Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells in Enzymatically Decellularized Adipose Tissue Solid Foams
(MDPI, 2022-07-23)
Engineered 3D human adipose tissue models and the development of physiological human 3D in vitro models to test new therapeutic compounds and advance in the study of pathophysiological mechanisms of disease is still ...
Antibacterial Properties of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles Modified with Fluoroquinolones and Copper or Silver Species
(MDPI, 2023-07-05)
Antibiotic resistance is a global problem and bacterial biofilms contribute to its development. In this context, this study aimed to perform the synthesis and characterization of seven materials based on silica mesoporous ...
Application of Green Polymeric Nanocomposites for Enhanced Oil Recovery by Spontaneous Imbibition from Carbonate Reservoirs
(MDPI, 2023-07-17)
This study experimentally investigates the effect of green polymeric nanoparticles on the interfacial tension (IFT) and wettability of carbonate reservoirs to effectively change the enhanced oil recovery (EOR) parameters. ...
Amyloid β1–42 Oligomers Induce Galectin–1S8 O–GlcNAcylation Leading to Microglia Migration
(MDPI, 2023-07-17)
Protein O–GlcNAcylation has been associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The O–GlcNAcylation of the Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP) regulates both the trafficking and the processing of ...
Alterations of Oligodendrocyte and Myelin Energy Metabolism in Multiple Sclerosis
(MDPI, 2023-08-18)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex autoimmune disease of the central nervous system (CNS), characterized by demyelination and neurodegeneration. Oligodendrocytes play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of myelin, ...
A Multi-Criteria Analysis GIS Tool for Measuring the Vulnerability of the Residential Stock Based on Multidimensional Indices
(MDPI, 2023-08-04)
There is extensive scientific evidence showing that the characteristics of the urban and residential environment directly affect people’s quality of life and health. In this framework, numerous building renovation policies ...
Co-Existence of blaNDM-1, blaOXA-23, blaOXA-64, blaPER-7 and blaADC-57 in a Clinical Isolate of Acinetobacter baumannii from Alexandria, Egypt
(MDPI, 2023-08-07)
The increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance among carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii in the Middle East and North Africa are one of the major concerns for healthcare settings. We characterised the first A. ...